Dorset View November 2021 by Dorset View

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November 2021 Volume 19, Issue 4

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Volume 19 • Issue 4 • November 2021

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It seems that every time I’ve checked the news in the past month, there have been stories related to environmental issues. Almost everyone has been affected to some extent by the lack of fuel in some of our garages, and emotions are running high over whether extensive funding should be allocated to the cycle network being developed in our area. Plans for new housing are being resisted, with concerns about how the loss of green belt land will impact on wildlife, and also how developments could contribute to more flooding in the long run. BCP Council has questioned the number required by central government, and you can read more on page 4. It isn’t all doom and gloom though. Dorset LEP has suggested ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint, with details on page 10. As we go to press, Wimborne Green Festival is underway, and I hope many of you will have had the opportunity to attend some of the events around the town and been inspired to try to do things in an eco-friendly way. There has been much hype around the upcoming COP26– the UN Climate Change Conference – in Glasgow, and I’m looking forward to seeing what will develop from it. I feel very privileged to live in such a lovely part of the world and want to see it stay that way for future generations. If making changes to my lifestyle will help, I’m all for it.

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Council questions housing numbers for area Although the government estimates that the Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole conurbation needs to accommodate around 2,700 new homes a year, BCP Council feels that number is excessive. Cllr Philip Broadhead, deputy leader and portfolio holder for Regeneration and Strategic Planning, said: “We have ambitious plans for housing growth across the BCP area, in particular by continuing to make the best use of brownfield sites. However, we have long-standing concerns with some parts of the government’s method to calculate housing needs, especially whether it represents the true picture of our population growth. “Government have been very clear that we must use the standard method for calculating housing need that relies on household projections from 2014, and we continue to use this as the basis for our work. However, we needed to make sure that the figures within that method were robust. Therefore, prior to releasing the local plan for consultation, and as agreed by Cabinet, we have been working on looking in detail at those figures to ensure they truly represent our housing need.

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This new method could see a reduction in the number of homes we have to plan for, which could have significant positive benefits on our efforts in both place making and protecting our precious greenbelt. Although such an approach would be subject to more rigorous scrutiny when the plan reaches the public examination stage, we feel that it is right to consult on both of these figures to ensure we have an accurate and deliverable figure for the Local Plan.” The Overview and Scrutiny Local Plan Working Group is being reconvened to discuss this alternative approach to housing need and how this can be addressed in the Local Plan. Once agreed, the council is aiming to consult on the Issues and Options document from lateOctober and following consideration of comments made, the Local Plan will be redrafted to form the local plan submission draft that will be subject to further public consultation next year. Cllr Broadhead, added: “It is vital that we use this opportunity to really hear the voices of our communities. Agreeing a Local Plan for our area is an important

step forward in helping us plan for our future generations. Understanding our true housing need is an essential part of the process. BCP Council’s Big Plan clearly sets out our commitment to act at scale and deliver new homes for people of all incomes, whilst also investing in infrastructure, but we have to make sure this is done in a way which protects and enhances our natural environment too. We now feel we are well on the way to delivering this balance.” For more information visit www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/LocalPlan

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Increase in parking charges would be ‘unfair for local residents’ By Marilyn Barber | newseditor@mags4dorset.co.uk Wimborne Residents Action Group (WRAG) is up in arms about the possible increase in parking fees, which would see a threefold increase for local residents. Dorset Council’s Place and Resources overview committee is set to review a proposal on 19 October (after Dorset View goes to print). John Gatrell on behalf of WRAG said: “I understand that papers supplied by Dorset Council to Wimborne Minster Town Council during the consultation process failed to indicate the likely impact of the changes on residents. Wimborne Minster Town Council discussed the changes during the consultation period and concluded that the charges would not adversely affect Wimborne residents. At that time, this was a reasonable interpretation as the proposed increases were not included in that consultation. Indeed, they only became known once the opportunity to comment had ended. Lumping residents together with people who work in the town and who can either claim expenses from their employer or choose an alternative means of transport is blatantly unfair on those who live in the town, who pay council tax to Dorset Council and have a reasonable expectation of fairer treatment.” He added that the proposal to increase the Residents Parking Permit from £80 to £260 could not be described as fair to residents. He added that Cllr Bryan – who represents St Leonards and St Ives on Dorset Council – claimed: ‘We asked Dorset residents what they wanted from a new permit scheme, and we are proposing exactly what they have asked for’. Mr Gatrell said: “As the survey did not include even a hint of a proposed increase of 325 per cent, his statement would appear overly optimistic at least. “For this reason, we believe that, to defend transparent governance, further consultation is sought on these specific changes or, alternatively, that the existing Residents Parking Permit is retained, as a third option alongside the two new permits. “We are therefore asking the council to separate town-centre residents from the proposed ‘Live, work, play’ permits, thus providing them with continued use of local car parks at a fee level which doesn’t penalise them for living in the centre of a town.” WRAG has written to Cllr Turner, chairman of the Place and Resources committee to ask for the proposal to be reconsidered.

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Cycle shop ram-raided

A man has been arrested pending further enquiries after a ram-raid at Pedal Cycles in Ferndown caused significant damage to the shop and its stock. The burglary at the shop on Ringwood Road took place around 3.30am on Friday 24 September when a black Hyundai Ioniq was driven into the premises and a man entered the store. Two electric scooters were taken and loaded into the car. The Hyundai was found on fire in Milhams Road, Bournemouth. The scooters were not recovered. Further enquires revealed the Hyundai had been stolen from an address in Ferndown during the early hours of 24 September. Pedal Cycle’s shop manager Steve said that while there was relatively little taken, the burglary had a substantial impact on the business. The shop front would need replacing, and a number of bicycles had to be written off as they were impacted by the car or the

shop frontage as it collapsed. He said: “The bikes don’t look too bad, but we have no way of knowing what damage may have been caused. We can’t sell a bike we can’t guarantee to be safe. It’s such a shame – bikes are quite hard to come by at the moment and it’s gutting to have to write off a whole fleet.” One positive has been the support the shop has received from the local community. Steve said: “ We have lots of regular and loyal customers who come into the shop. Quite a few of them have come into see if we’re okay and if there is anything they can do to help, which we’re thankful for.” Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police. uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn. police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210154456. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.

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law spot by Harold G Walker Solicitors Gaining possession from a residential tenant By Luke Stace, Solicitor, Harold G Walker Solicitors Q. I run a business letting holding the tenant’s deposit in residential properties on an authorised scheme, having assured shorthold tenancies. provided them with an energy One of these is a house split performance certificate, into four flats. A tenant of gas safety certificates, and one of the flats has become a the government document nuisance, is playing loud music ‘How To Rent…’. and is being rude to the other If the conditions have been tenants. I have tried to engage met, you can serve them with them to reach an amicable two months’ notice in the solution, but it has not worked. prescribed form. If the tenant What should I do next? does not leave voluntarily after A. If you have exhausted the notice has expired, you will informal options, then the have to consider possession next step would be to seek proceedings which must be possession of the property. started within six months Hopefully, the tenant will leave of the notice being given. before you get to court. It is Using the accelerated important, however, to follow procedure, a claim is brought the correct procedure from in the County Court. The tenant the outset to avoid the order will have 14 days to defend being refused or you having the claim if they believe that to start the process again. the correct process has not You do not mention that been followed. Once you the tenant owes you arrears. have a possession order it Assuming they do not, there is can be transferred to the an accelerated procedure that High Court and the High I would recommend. However, Court enforcement officers you must meet certain precan then be instructed conditions, which include to execute the order. Law Spot is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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Indecent exposure in Ferndown Two incidents of indecent exposure have been reported at King George V Recreation Ground. The first took place on Tuesday 28 September with a further incident at around 3.40pm the following day. The man involved is described as white, middle aged and walking a brown poodle type dog. Police Constable Matthew Brennan, of East Dorset police, said: “We have launched an investigation into these incidents and are making a number of enquiries to try and

identify the man involved. “Officers will be carrying out enhanced patrols in the area and can be approached by members of the public with any information or concerns.” Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police. uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn. police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210156495. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.

Swan shot in Poole Park A mute swan was found dead in Poole Park on Sunday 3 October in suspicious circumstances. The swan was found dead close to The Ark in the main boating lake. A witness reported seeing the swan alive but injured near to the subway to Baiter Park earlier that morning. Early indications suggest the swan could have been killed using an air weapon or possibly a catapult with lead shot. Enquiries are ongoing.

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Community Chest opened Wimborne Community Food Supply, which is based at the Allendale Centre, was amongst 24 recipients in the latest round of donations from the Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest. The others in the east of Dorset were Win on Waste and In Jolly Good Company (Wimborne), Christchurch and District Concert Band, Dorset Nightstop (Ferndown), Fernheath Play (Bournemouth), MYTIME Young Carers (Poole), Poole Sea Cadets and Water Lily Project (Christchurch). Lucinda Gray, company relationship manager of Hall & Woodhouse, said: “The charity sector is one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. We have heard first-hand from the causes we celebrated during our Community Chest Awards evening, just how severely impacted fundraising

has been due to the various lockdowns. “The need has never been greater to support our local communities and we are thrilled that the Community Chest initiative continues to make such a significant difference, almost 20 years on since its inception.” Applications will be open for the 2022 Community Chest awards in February. Voluntary groups can request funding from £400 to £4,000. Grants could be awarded for new equipment, training, transport or running costs, and can be made towards projects that enhance the local community.

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Dorset works towards decarbonising the county Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), together with local stakeholders, is determined to tackle climate change head-on. To this end the LEP has published The Decarbonising Dorset report mapping out options for Dorset to become net zero by 2050. Cecilia Bufton, Dorset LEP chairman, said: “This document includes exciting opportunities to decarbonise Dorset and provide significant economic and social benefit for the county at the same time – low-carbon energy options ready for investment and immediate success. “We have shown how Dorset can do it, now we must work with local players to turn opportunities into action.” Dorset’s demand for electricity is expected to more than double by 2050. To meet this demand, the Committee on Climate Change, the UK’s independent adviser on tackling climate change, has estimated that renewable energy generation capacity needs to quadruple.

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According to this report from Dorset LEP, renewable energy solutions suitable for Dorset include solar, wind, hydrogen, bioenergy and nuclear. Solar presents a major opportunity for the county thanks to large areas of lower grade agricultural land. Meanwhile, hydrogen energy generation could benefit from storage within Dorset’s salt caverns, and marine-sourced heat pump projects can aid decarbonising heating. As well as identifying clean energy opportunities, this report also highlights

how improving the energy efficiency of buildings, moving to a low-carbon transport system, and exploring flexible energy network solutions will all be key to achieving net zero. Electric vehicles, for example, make up just 0.3 per cent of total cars registered in Dorset - developing infrastructure across the county to support these initiatives will be a crucial step forward. Read the document online at www.dorsetlep.co.uk/dorset-net-zero.

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NEWS IN BRIEF New police cadet unit A new police cadet unit has been launched at Corfe Hills School. The first unit was opened in Bournemouth in 2019 and currently has 30 cadets. It was designed to build bridges between young people, the community and prevent crime at a grassroots level. Visit www.dorset.police. uk/policecadets for more information. Funding for cycling courses BCP Council has secured extra funding of £80,500 from the Bikeability Trust in order to run further cycling training courses at schools and training centres across the region. This will provide a further 2,183 course places this year. The courses cover cycle training from teaching children to ride for the first time, to the finer points of road cycling and dealing with junctions, roundabouts and traffic queues.

Menopause event held by Dorset Chamber Dorset businessmen have been urged to support women at work who are going through the menopause. In a UK first, a men only event held by Dorset Chamber entitled ‘Gentlemen, Let’s Talk about the Menopause’ included presentations, a Q&A and discussion. Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling, who has spearheaded the campaign, said: “The response of the men attending was incredibly encouraging. It is so important to open up conversations in the workplace so women feel comfortable talking about the menopause and are supported. “It’s about having an understanding of what women may be going through and for a female colleague to be able to say ‘please bear with me, it’s not a great day today’.” Speakers included Nicola Green, whose consultancy focuses on the menopause in the workplace, and

Edward O’Brien of Lester Aldridge solicitors. Theresa Higgins, who is Dorset Chamber head of finance and administration, also spoke of her own experiences of the menopause in the workplace. Nicola, of Nicola Green Consultancy, told attendees that women may suffer in silence and end up at rock bottom before doing anything about it – with

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the job often the first thing to go. She said: “I believe that if we know what the menopause is and are educated about it we will all be able to manage it so much better.” Edward spoke about employers’ responsibilities and highlighted that the menopause was increasingly being mentioned at employment tribunals.

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Crowds run with Joe Wicks Joe Wicks, known as The Body Coach and for keeping schoolchildren active during lockdown, invited people to join him for a run in Bournemouth on 7 October. Joe, who has been touring the country promoting his book The Burpee Bears in primary schools, invited local people to keep him company as he got up for an early morning jog. The previous invite went out in Manchester, where about 100 people joined him. The Bournemouth crowds were far more enthusiastic, and he estimated that there were between 500 and 600 people. Keen runner Louise Seddon, from Wimborne, was one of those who went along.

She said: “It was lots of fun. We got up at 5.45am to get there in time, but it was worth it. I couldn’t miss an opportunity like that! The car park was packed and there was a great atmosphere. It was a great way to start the day.”

Winter gardening By Woodlands Nursery

As winter approaches, it’s now time to do the final cleaning and tidying of fallen leaves, trim back perennials, shrubs, evergreens and roses to prepare them for the cold winter months. Pots and containers can be planted up for winter and early spring flowering with pansies, violas, primroses and spring flowering bulbs, such as tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, to make an early colourful display in the smallest of garden spaces. Planting of garden bulbs like snowdrops, crocus, bluebells, daffodils and tulips can be completed now, as can the planting of wallflowers, primroses, polyanthus, sweet William and stocks for early spring colourful displays. As the weather allows, digging and preparing of vegetable plots, allotments and garden borders can be done, digging in organic compost to feed and enrich the soil and improve the soil structure and texture, which will give an ideal start to all your new planting and sowing of seeds for fruit, flowers and vegetables. Lawns and grass areas should be kept free of fallen leaves and debris, and moss and thatch can be removed by raking, which also helps improve

surface drainage and aeration for stronger and healthier grass. Spiking and scarifying of lawns can be carried out now if conditions will allow. The pruning of deciduous trees, roses and shrubs can be started now, and will improve flowering and fruiting next year. Larger trees and shrubs can be cut back to improve shape or topiary. Use good sharp secateurs and pruners cutting back to dormant buds. On larger trees, pruning and sealing may be needed to help a quicker callous repair. There are still plenty of winter shrubs that can be planted out now. Lovely winter sweet box, skimmias and viburnums and dogwoods come in many different colours and are vibrant in the winter sun. Winter hedges – evergreen and deciduous native species, such as hawthorn, beech, hazel, Carpinus, salix and viburnum – can all be planted now. As Christmas nears, look out for lots of indoor and outdoor plants and trees to brighten and cheer your homes both indoor and out. At Woodlands, they are already getting themselves ready to enjoy the festive period.

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Barrington to open its doors in coming weeks

By Marilyn Barber newseditor@mags4dorset.co.uk It has been closed for refurbishment for more than 18 months, but soon local people will be able to enjoy the facilities at the Barrington Centre in Ferndown. David Crook, who has been appointed general manager, said he hoped for an opening date at the end of October or beginning of November. That date hasn’t been fixed as some works are still continuing. “The bar and café which have been extensively refurbished will be the first to re-open,” said David, who added the centre would be bringing back some old staff as well as employing new people. The Centre is run by the Ferndown Town Council management committee, to whom David is answerable. However, local people can

be assured that David has huge experience in booking acts for the theatre, as previously he ran The Dancehouse Theatre in Manchester which was owned by the Northern Ballet School. “We had lots of music and comedy acts,” said David, adding that he will be contacting touring promoters to book shows. His priority as far as bookings for the Barrington are concerned is to bring back groups and organisations who had previously called the Ferndown centre their home. After around three to four months he will then be able to look at booking in new groups to fill in any gaps. David is determined that the Barrington should accommodate the needs of the community. “Once the bar is open I

will be all ears to suggestions about events we can hold in the bar and café as the service area is combined. I have a very open mind.” Initially the bar will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, plus one other evening.

Many of the former volunteers are eager to return to the popular centre, but if anyone else is interested they should email David at BarringtonCentreGM@ ferndown.gov.uk

Half century celebrations for St Michael’s School To mark its 50th birthday, St Michael’s Middle School in Colehill held two days of celebrations. On the first, Karen Gorham, Bishop of Sherborne and acting Bishop of Salisbury, and the Rev Suzanne Pattle from St Michael’s Church, paid a visit. The Bishop addressed the whole school who were on the sports field in the shape of a giant ‘50’. On the second day, the three surviving former

headmasters were among more than 300 ex-pupils and staff members who attended to reminisce. They were entertained by St Michael’s Orchestra and Jazz Band under the direction of Ed Johnston, the school’s music teacher. Andrew Jones, the deputy head when the

(l-r) John Spatchet, teacher from 1971-2009 and chairman of governors, pupil, Bishop Karen Gorham, Ron Jenkinson, headteacher, Rev Suzanne Pattle, with two more pupils behind

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school opened in 1971 and who was representing the first headmaster, the late Martin Neeve, said: “St Michael’s is a special place. “It is built on Christian values that keeps pupils at the heart of what it does and still provides the same excellent service as the independent sector.” In his speech to former staff and pupils he lamented how middle schools had been lost to so many other areas of the country. Former heads Malcolm Chisholm and Paul Nation recalled with fondness the special relationships formed at the school, and how these had spurred on so many ex-pupils and staff. Current headmaster, Ron Jenkinson, said: “The celebration was a powerful reminder of how the core values have lasted through the generations. “It was a joy to see how

impressed the former students were with the facilities and the wonderful Year 8 students who showed them around. “The current students certainly showed that the future is very bright for St Michael’s Middle School’s next 50 years. “We are determined to use this anniversary as an opportunity to look forward and so, working with Colehill Parish Council, are planting 603 trees, one for every child at the school, as well as looking at a regeneration project for the Triangle Wood in Colehill.” The school is still collecting information from former students and staff and hopes to produce a book detailing how, in all walks of life, ‘people have taken forward the core values of aspiration, belief and creativity’. To send any information through, email: smmsfocus50@gmail.com

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Healthcare students finish course while working on the frontline Over the past 18 months, 50 students have completed their healthcare qualifications while working full-time throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The students have completed Healthcare and Nursing Associate Apprenticeships to become fully qualified healthcare professionals, having started their courses just months before the start of the pandemic. The students, who studied at Bournemouth & Poole College, have worked tirelessly on hospital wards and within the community, faced with the increased pressure on the NHS – with some facing their own personal challenges to carry on working throughout the pandemic, such as moving out of their family homes to complete their courses. Liz Brown, a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprentice, based in Shaftesbury Community Hospital, has worked within the community as a Rehabilitation Assistant while

completing her course. Liz moved into a caravan during the peak of the pandemic to protect her vulnerable husband, who was shielding. Liz said: “I have always loved being thoroughly challenged in all my job roles and this apprenticeship has been a worthy distraction during such a difficult period. I love working with and helping people and it’s been incredible seeing the positive progress patients make while working with them and beyond. The positive feedback I’ve received has given me such a sense of achievement, and I’ve loved immersing myself in this role. I’m looking forward to seeing where this experience takes me next.”

Covid testing continues in Creekmoor

The Creekmoor park and ride site in Poole, which has been a Covid-19 testing facility since April 2020, will remain open until March next year. Cllr Nicola Greene, portfolio holder for the Covid response, said: “I am pleased we have extended the licence arrangement in place with the Department for Health and Social Care to enable this vital service to be run from the Creekmoor park and ride site in Poole. We know many thousands of people have used the facility and it makes sense for it to continue as we approach the colder weather. My thanks to the ward councillors who have been fully supportive of the plans.” Rachel Partridge, assistant director of Public Health at Public Health Dorset, said: “We welcome the news that this testing facility will remain in place for local people to use as we continue to live with Covid-19. It is important that anyone who has symptoms of Covid-19 selfisolates and gets tested, so please do book a test online or by calling 119 if you need one.” Extended use of the facility for Covid testing means the location will not be available for the Christmas park and ride service. - Advertisement feature -

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Could you reduce your meat consumption? By Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK As the NHS recommends a daily meat intake of no more than 70g, if you eat lots of meat, reducing your intake of red and processed meats could not only benefit your health, but it is also good for the environment. Many red and processed meats are high in saturated fat, and too much of it in your diet can raise the amount of LDL cholesterol in the blood. Here are some tips to help you reduce your red and processed meat consumption. What are red, white and processed meats? Red meat includes beef, lamb and pork and it tends to be higher in saturated

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fat. White meat, such as chicken and turkey are lower in total fat and saturated fat. Processed meat includes smoked, cured and preserved meats, such as bacon, salami, sausages and ham. Take a break from red and processed meat every week Don’t feel pressured to cut out all meat from your diet. If you tend to eat red or processed meat most days, why not challenge yourself to one meat-free day every week? Try searching online or in cookbooks for meat-free recipes. You can also get some inspiration by visiting: https:// www.meatfreemondays.com/

Switch to white meat or fish If you cook with a lot of red and processed meat, or if steak is your usual option when eating out, try switching to chicken, turkey or fish instead. This will help to reduce your saturated fat intake. Aim to eat two portions of fish every week, one of which should be an oily fish. Oily fish, such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel, contain omega-3 fatty acids which help to keep your heart healthy.

Try some vegetarian alternatives Meat substitutes, such as vegetarian sausages, mince and burgers are lower in saturated fat than the equivalent meat products. Keep an eye on food labels though, as some meat substitutes are high in calories and salt. If you’re not a fan of ‘fake meat’ you could try products made with beans, pulses, and nuts as these are all good sources of protein.

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Christmas really is just around the corner, isn’t it? While it’s been tricky, the past two years have really flown by – our last event before the pandemic was our Carol Concert, and it’s making a triumphant return in December with a new home of St Peter’s

health and care Church, Bournemouth. We’re also in the process of planning lots of other festive treats like Wreath Workshops, Christmas pudding stir ups, and of course, the return of our Christmas Treecycling. Head over to diverseabilities.org.uk/events for more details – we’re sure there’s something you’d love to get involved with. Or get in early on the Christmas tree collection and make your booking at diverseabilities. org.uk/trees for a suggested donation of £10. We’ve also been very busy with our services over the past couple of months,

getting their input on a range of Christmas goodies – from baubles and Christmas cards through to festive jumpers for all ages, there are some excellent designs in there and we can’t wait to share them all with you. They’ll be coming soon to our website (from 1 November), social media, and a whole variety of Christmas fairs across the county. If you’re looking for nonChristmas-based news, then let me point you in the direction of two challenge events we’ve got in 2022. The Dorset Neon Run will be back on the 23 April at Poole Park – a 5k fun run, walk, dance and jog – with

early bird entries open now. We’re also hosting our first ever Jurassic Coast Challenge. If you want something a little longer than Neon, you can join us for a trek across the coast on three distances of 25km, 50km, and 100km. We are so lucky to have this spectacular scenery on our doorstep, so why not enjoy it alongside a bit of fundraising? You’ll also find both of these on our website, diverseabilities. org.uk/events, so get a team together and get involved. Cat and the team at Diverse Abilities

University Hospital Dorset chief to retire Debbie Fleming, chief executive of University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) NHS Foundation Trust, is to retire at the end of March next year. Debbie said: “I feel incredibly privileged to be chief executive of such a fantastic organisation, made up of so many talented, skilled and dedicated people. I am confident that having successfully achieved our merger and

established a strong platform for our new organisation, our trust is now well-placed to appoint a new chief executive, who will take UHD through the next important phase of its development as it continues to go from strength to strength.” David Moss, chairman of UHD, said: “Debbie has been a phenomenal leader, managing our hospitals through the Covid

pandemic, our merger with the creation of UHD, and a very ambitious transformation programme to help improve our hospitals for the future care of the people of our region. We will now be seeking a new chief executive to take on this important role while Debbie continues to lead our organisation for the next six months.”

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Swim to fund days out for the elderly

Bluebird Care Ferndown managers Richard and Nina are braving the great British weather during the month of October, and are swimming 10k via sea, pool or puddle to raise money to take vulnerable customers out on day trips. Whilst lockdown was hard on everybody it was especially hard for Bluebird Care’s elderly customers who were unable to go out. Some still haven’t left their homes so they want to give them confidence to get back out into the community and have some fun whilst they do it. If you’d like to show your support, the 10k will be ending on 31 October at Boscombe Pier. Please call 01202 977200 if you would like to donate.

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Could you be a foster carer? Could you make a difference to a child's life? Have you ever thought about fostering a child? Do you have a loving, caring heart and would you be happy to welcome someone into your family? Do you have a spare room? If your answer is yes, then a career as a foster carer could be for you. Becoming a foster carer gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to the life of a child who needs it, and can be a temporary or long-term arrangement. Fostered children are not like your own children, and love is not enough to enable you to look after them, but it is important that you have a loving, caring heart and time and space in your life for a young person

who may be demanding. Footprints Foster Care is inviting you to their information day on Tuesday 2 November 2021 to find out if fostering may be for you. You don’t need to have experience, as full training and support will be provided. With Footprints Foster Care, you will also have informal get-togethers and access to support groups. The office is based in Ferndown and the agency is kept intentionally small so you’ll have a personal relationship with the social workers. Foster carers can also expect excellent financial rewards.

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Debt help available As the furlough scheme ended on 30 September, the East Dorset & Ringwood Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre is encouraging people to seek free debt help should they need it. Based at the Bus Stop Club Charity and Hope Church on the Heatherlands estate in Ferndown, it has been delivering free debt help to people across the area for over seven years. Centre manager, Pam Ansell, said: “We really want to urge people who are

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struggling with debt to seek help as early as possible. The quicker people get in touch, the sooner they can get support and solutions in place. “Sadly, we’ve seen all too often that people are struggling to find enough money to cover essentials like rent and heating and then not having enough money left for food or to pay back arrears. It’s a juggling act which is impossible to manage without help.” Contact CAP on 0800 328 0006 to get free debt help.

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Help for young children with anxiety Children struggling with mental health problems during the pandemic are facing long waits for treatment, with one in five seen in the past year waiting over 12 weeks for care. A research pilot by RTT Method (Rapid Transformational Therapy) within secondary schools found an estimated ten per cent of year ten and 11 students suffered from anxiety, often coupled with a lack of confidence. The combination can have a crippling effect on their lives, preventing them from enjoying school, hampering their learning and impacting their social life. A new resource, created by RTT, called ‘I Can’t to I Can’ aims to reduce these numbers by giving primary school children the tools they need to overcome anxiety, build confidence and take control of their emotions. It features a specific set of mind hacks that can provide immediate help. These skills can help a child throughout life and also significantly lower the numbers who develop adolescent mental and emotional wellbeing issues. ‘I Can’t to I Can’ takes just a week to instil positive new approaches

in children aged seven to 10. Available online, the free resource is based around the RTT concept of installing the inner cheerleader. Everyone is born with an inner cheerleader as, without that driving force encouraging us, babies would never learn. However, children as young as five start doubting themselves and listen to their inner critic instead of their cheerleader, which is why the skills taught in ‘I Can’t to I Can’ are so key. Schools are being encouraged to participate in the five-day challenge from 8 November. More information can be found at www.method.rtt. com/i-cant-to-i-can-challenge

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Christchurch Living Advent Calendar

Christchurch has a new event to help celebrate the festive season in the town. The Christchurch Living Advent Calendar (CLAC) will see a ‘door’ or ‘window’ opened every evening at 6.15pm from 1 to 24 December. Each day, there will be a surprise pop-up 30-minute performance in different venues around the town, with the final event taking place on Christmas Eve in Saxon Square at 2pm. Admission to the performances is free, and there is no need to pre-book. Each performance will be in support of a different local charity, who will provide a raffle with worthwhile prizes, as well as a freewill collection for those who wish to donate. The 24 venues will be announced in advance, but the

performer(s) will not. Just as in a normal children’s Advent calendar, they will be kept a surprise until the door is opened. CLAC is being organised by Christchurch Rotary, and supported by local individuals and organisations, with administration costs covered by the Primrose Trust Charity. Full details of venues, charities and sponsors is available on the CLAC website (www. christchurchlivingadventcalendar. org.uk). The identities of all performers will be added daily after their performance. A printed programme of all details (except for performers’ identities) will be published in late November.

Christmas light switch on

There will be a Christmas light switch on event in Christchurch this year. At the time of going to press, the date and details had yet to be confirmed. More information will be published by Christchurch Town Council as it is available.

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The popular Christchurch and District Arts (CADArts) Christmas craft fair is returning to Hoburne Naish Holiday Park on Sunday 14 November from 10am. Due to Covid considerations, the event will be on a smaller scale than usual, but customers will still have the chance to purchase exclusive, locally made gifts from a curated range of talented artists including paintings, textiles, glass, jewellery, wood and ceramics. Among the artists selling their work will

be Lynne Dinmore and Alison Aldridge. Lynne is known for her handmade stoneware, earthenware and porcelain that are decorated to celebrate the flora found locally. Alison will be selling hand-painted seasonal wooden bunting, garlands, wreaths and decorative home accents and accessories. Entry to the fair costs £2 and includes a ticket for a prize draw. CADArts will also be setting up a Christmas boutique at the Hayloft Gallery on Wick Lane from 19 November until 9 December.

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Christmas for all the family at the Regent Christmas is just round the corner and the Regent Centre, Christchurch has a host of festive treats to keep you entertained. Starting off the season in style on Thursday 9 December at 7.15pm is Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet The Nutcracker, broadcast live onto the Regent’s big screen direct from the Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden. Celebrate Christmas with the Salvation Army Winton and enjoy an evening of music and carols at their annual concert on Friday 10 December at 7.30pm. Filled with festive favourite carols, this is guaranteed to take you right to the heart of the true meaning of Christmas. Glad Rag Production’s Christmas Spectacular returns for its 10th year of festive fun from Saturday 18 until Friday 24 December. With stunning costumes, a fabulous

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musical blend of song and dance routines, all performed by theatre professionals, this is a musical treat for the whole family to enjoy. Join the Regent Centre to celebrate their 90th birthday on 26 December (Boxing Day) at 2pm, with a free screening of their original opening film The Taming of the Shrew starring Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Pre-booking for this event is a must. On Friday 31 December at 9.15pm, dust off those dancing shoes and get your glad rags on for the Regent’s New Year’s Eve screening of Kinky Boots the Musical, recorded live at the Adelphi Theatre in London. The perfect way to step into 2022 in style. If you’re looking for a

post-Christmas treat, look no further. The awardwinning Highcliffe Charity Players present Sleeping Beauty from Thursday 27 until Sunday 30 January 2022. Can Sleeping Beauty be saved by the handsome Prince, or will her fate be sealed by the wicked fairy Carabosse? Don’t miss this one-act panto of your dreams. For more information and to book your tickets visit www.regentcentre.co.uk or call the Box Office: 01202 499199

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Putting on a Show at the Red House Museum

Red House Museum, Christchurch, 18 December 2021 to 23 January 2022 The Putting on a Show exhibition in the Red House Museum this Christmas offers visitors a glimpse behind the curtain into the magical world of theatre. From props to make-up, special effects to costume design, curtain–up to curtain-call, in a free family friendly exhibition offering plenty of fun things to do with puzzles to solve and things to try on, colour in and even smell. As well as telling the fascinating history of theatre, the exhibition also uses pantomime props and costumes to take visitors on a journey of discovery through the world of theatre production. For a festive treat this Christmas why not pop in to Red House Museum to experience the glamour, fun and imagination that goes into ‘Putting on a Show’? Admission is free and there is no need to book. Visit www. hampshireculture.org.uk/ red-house-museum-andgardens to find out more about what’s on for families and visitors this Christmas at the Red House Museum

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Ferndown teenager to represent GB in World Championships Janine Pulford talks exclusively to Adam Farrington An 18-year-old kite foil racer from Ferndown will be representing Great Britain at the Sailing Youth World Championships being held in Oman this December. Battling the elements is not everyone’s favourite occupation but Adam Farrington has been kite surfing since he was 10 years old and clearly loves the sport. I asked him what his three greatest achievements are and he replied: “When I was fourteen, I became the youngest person to kite surf across the English Channel, doing it the hard way from Swanage to Cherbourg. I travelled sixty-nine miles in five hours and nineteen minutes.” An average speed of nearly 13 knots is quite a lick and left me in awe of the feat, but there was more to follow. “When I was 15 I became the youngest person to kite surf around the Isle of Wight.” Adam did this on a foil board. “This year I won the British Sailing Youth Nationals kite foil race class in Exmouth. As a result, I have been selected to represent Great Britain at the Sailing Youth World Championships. This is a huge honour for any youth sailor.” Indeed, one can only share the pride he must feel. With such impressive records under his belt at such a young age, I had to find out what support he’s had to help him achieve his kite foil race dream. Naturally, his parents Russell and Karen are very supportive and the local charity, John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation, (JTYAF) has helped with a donation allowing Adam to upgrade his largest kite (19 metres) to the latest version.

“This was pivotal in helping me win the Youth Nationals this year,” he said. Living close to the sea is a bonus for Adam who kites locally in Poole and Bournemouth, and most of his RYA training is held at Portland. A student at Poole Grammar School, I asked him what his ambition was. “Kite foiling will make its debut as an Olympic sport in Paris 2024,” he explained. “I often train with the senior British team and after my A levels next summer, I would like to spend a year on the international tour to see if I’ve got what it takes to make the Olympics in 2028.” Being able to set a goal in the world’s foremost sports competition is a great place for Adam to be. Meanwhile he has the Sailing Youth World Championships to look forward to next month and JTYAF has already pledged further support by offering to help him with the cost of the trip to Oman. I couldn’t draw the interview to a close without asking Adam’s parents for a comment. They said: “We are both

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Authors publish for charity Two local authors have published books to raise funds for charity. Roger Lane has spent more than 50 years of photographing his home county of Dorset, and reveals some of his favourite images from the 1960s to the present day in a new series of selfpublished books. Roger decided to put the books together during the lockdowns of 2020, when he was unable to travel to photograph the landscape. Additionally, he has become increasingly concerned by the continuing loss of green belt land and new developments that are endangering much of Dorset’s landscape and wildlife habitats – a topic he touches on in the books’

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introductions. Proceeds will be donated to the Dorset Wildlife Trust – the county’s largest nature conservation charity. The books are print to order and are available through Blurb Books UK via www.blurb.co.uk/b/10714456my-dorset-country-apersonal-view

Yassamin Amir-Ahmadi is a Pilates instructor from Wimborne. During lockdown, she collected more than 80 stories from different people documenting their experiences during 2020 and the Covid pandemic. Yassamin has collated the stories into a hardback book called 19and20andme. The stories tell of varied experiences across the community and include some from schoolchildren, the elderly, survivors of Covid, those who have lost loved ones, frontline workers and those simply trying to get through. Yassamin aims to raise £16,000 for Mind, Shelter, the Trussell Trust and Arts for Life Project through the sale

of the book. She said: “The fallout from the pandemic is everywhere and we are seeing a worrying increase in mental health problems along with poverty, leading to homelessness and hunger. I’ve specifically chosen to donate all profits from this book to these charities to help support some really important causes.” Get your copy from www.19and20andme.co.uk/

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Signs of hope for salmon in River Frome Following years of decline in salmon on the River Frome in Dorset, numbers of smolts (young salmon) leaving the river to go to sea in 2020 were 40 per cent up on the 10-year average. According to the latest figures in a fisheries report, an estimated 13,062 salmon smolts left the River Frome, the highest number of emigrating smolts recorded since 2013. The annual Fisheries Research Review, published in August by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), shows signs of hope for the long-term future of salmon in the River Frome. Time will tell how many of these fish return to the river from the North Atlantic in 2021 and 2022, but experts say signs are as positive as they have been for some time. Rasmus Lauridsen, head of GWCT Fisheries Research, said: “As well as the high number of smolts leaving the river, it’s encouraging that

they were larger than average too, making them better equipped for life at sea.” Previous research by the GWCT has shown that larger smolts are more than three times more likely to return from the sea than smaller ones, so it is hoped that the numbers of adult salmon returning through their Wareham-based monitoring station will be higher than in recent years. “The past three years have seen below-average numbers of adult salmon returning to the Frome,” said Rasmus, “although our monitoring in 2020 showed a surprisingly good number of the smolts leaving in 2018 returning, having spent two years at sea.” It isn’t all good news for the salmon, however. Research has shown a combination of warm winters and cool springs negatively impact the recruitment of juvenile salmon in the predominantly groundwater-fed River Frome.

Monitoring salmon on the River Frome © GWCT and Olly Dean

The research will be pivotal in planning future conservation measures. The GWCT is one of the founder members of the Missing Salmon Alliance, a group of organisations fighting to reverse the devastating collapse in wild Atlantic salmon around the UK. By combining expertise and data, coordinating activities and advocating effective management solutions they aim to help wild Atlantic salmon survive and thrive in our rivers and seas for future generations.

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Pet health care keeping to the point By Lynwood Vets

Most people may have heard of acupuncture in human medicine, but did you know how helpful it can be to our animal friends too? Here at Lynwood Vets we offer acupuncture for cats, dogs and rabbits. Acupuncture is the practice of inserting fine, solid needles into the body for pain relief or, in some cases, to help the body deal with other diseases. Acupuncture is thought to work through directly affecting the nervous system. The needles block the pain messages and encourage the brain and central nervous system to produce more of the body’s natural painkillers. Acupuncture needles stimulate nerves that do not cause the unpleasant feelings of pain that we are trying to treat. They stimulate other nerves that send a more important message to the brain, which is how they block pain.

Sometimes animals may react to this sensation as though they are expecting pain, but then relax because it does not occur. Most of the time they accept the fine needles very well and often become relaxed and sleepy during the treatment. A course of treatment usually is once a week for four to six weeks. After four weeks we will know whether acupuncture is working for your pet and then, depending on the condition and how they have responded, we will work out a plan that usually involves tailing off the treatment so that the effect is maintained for as long as possible.

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Remembering the sinking of SS Arandora Star By Janine Pulford

On 14 November, people throughout the country will be attending Remembrance services. I hope to travel to Llandudno where, for the first time, my maternal grandfather will be honoured with the fallen. Why has it taken so long for this to happen? Let me explain the tragic circumstances. My grandfather, Egidio Friggi, was Italian and he was married to my grandmother Phyllis, a Yorkshire woman. They had four young children (one being my mother Sylvia). A chef by trade, Egidio had lived in Britain for 20 years. He, like many other Italians, looked upon this country as their home. They were hardworking men, many with their own successful businesses. Arrested When WW2 broke out, Italians were indiscriminately arrested as ‘enemy aliens’ and placed in internment camps. Churchill is famously rumoured to have said, “Collar the lot,” and amongst the ‘lot’ was Egidio who was working as a chef in Southampton when he was arrested. From there, I’m afraid nobody knows his story until he reached Liverpool. He was put on the Arandora Star with over 700 Italians plus other ‘alien’ nationalities, mainly Germans. Overcrowding and shortfall of lifeboats Some 1,300 internees were crammed aboard the commandeered liner along with 200 guards and 174 crew. The Arandora Star was designed to carry 400 passengers and because of this, the number of lifeboats was woefully inadequate. To make matters worse, no boat drill had been carried out and 80 per cent of the crew had been signed on the morning the ship sailed.

apart by the tragedy were left, like my grandmother, to fend penniless after their husbands died. They received no apology and no compensation. Of the 700 men who lost their lives, 446 were Italian. Over the following months large quantities of bodies were washed ashore in Ireland and Scotland. But many heartbroken families never knew if their loved ones were among them as it was not always possible to identify their remains, and they were buried in unmarked graves. Egidio Friggi, like many others, was simply recorded as a ‘victim.’ I don’t know to this day where my grandfather’s body rests.

her service in the ATS as an ambulance driver at the end of the war. Her father would have been so proud of her. Final letter At some point in Egidio’s story, he found time to write Sylvia a letter, which he would have prayed would not be his last. I found this cherished correspondence safely stored with my mother’s personal effects. It was to be the last time she heard from her dear papa. She was 13. Like all Egidio’s children, Sylvia has passed away, but had she been alive, I know this year’s tribute to her father would have filled her with pride. It would have gone a long way to heal her inner grief on Remembrance Day to know that the father she adored has finally been commemorated in the Welsh town where he lived as a casualty of WW2.

Hometown commemorations The grief affected my grandmother and her children for the duration of their lives. How proud they would be to learn that I would like to acknowledge my grateful for the first time this year Egidio Friggi thanks to Adrian at the Home Front will be commemorated in his hometown Museum, as well as to the Arandora Star of Llandudno following extensive Facebook group, which has been a great research by the Home Front Museum. comfort and has provided sources of Egidio’s image will be amongst information to help me write this article. those of the fallen during WW1 and WW2 from Llandudno that will be projected on the wall of Marks & Spencer for two days before Remembrance Sunday. A poppy will also be laid at his home address. My mother Sylvia already appears on a Roll of Honour in Llandudno Library along with her friends who served their country SS Arandora Star during the war. I still have her King George VI War Medal for

A tragedy that should never have happened Her destination was Canada. The ship’s livery had been repainted in battleship grey and had not been marked with a Red Cross as a POW ship. She had no convoy. This led to her being mistaken for a troop ship. In the early hours of 2 July 1940, while she was crossing the Irish Sea, a German U-boat fired a single torpedo at Arandora Star and she sank within 20 minutes taking many with her. No apology, no compensation The sinking of the Arandora Star is largely ignored possibly because it is an embarrassment to the British government. It should never have happened. Many of the families torn

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Egidio's last letter

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After 2020’s festive season that didn’t really feel so festive, Wimborne has a lot to look forward to this year. As in most years, the Christmas events kick off with the Christmas lights switch on. The event will take place on Saturday 27 November with a programme that runs from 11am until 5pm. Continue the illuminations theme at Kingston Lacy, where there is an illuminated festive trail through the gardens to explore after you’ve wandered through the decorated house. The Christmas Save the Children Parade will return on 11 December and for those who like a carol singalong to break up the Christmas shopping, Carols in the Cornmarket will take place on 17 December. There are plenty of opportunities to get your creative juices flowing in time for Christmas, with Christmas card and decorations workshops at the Museum of East Dorset during November and December. See www.museumofeastdorset. co.uk/events/ for details.

BUSINESS | COMMUNITY | UNITY Illuminations at Kingston Lacy. Credit Richard Haughton

There will also be plenty of opportunities to shop locally for your Christmas gifts and supplies. Alongside the wide variety of independent and national businesses in the town, there are opportunities to see and buy high quality, locally made arts and crafts. There are craft fairs most weekends at the Allendale Centre from the beginning of November through to mid-December. To find out more, see www. theallendale.org. Walford Mill is hosting festive evenings with a market, food and live music on Fridays Save the Children Parade in December in the run-up in a previous year to Christmas from 6-9pm. And don’t forget your Christmas entertainment. there is also an adults only version A pantomime is part of the Christmas on 30 December and 1 and 3 January. tradition for many families, and this The Best Ever Christmas Show year you can see Sleeping Beauty is also back at the Allendale Centre at the Tivoli. The show runs from and runs from 11-24 December. 17 December until 2 January, and

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Grand day out for teddy bears at Wimborne Model Town

A teddy bear’s day out at Wimborne Model Town on 3 October was a huge success attracting teddies of all shapes and sizes, along with their owners. There was a bear hunt quiz to find tiny bears hiding throughout the model town, a painting competition, and storytelling by Marilyn Barber, the news editor of Dorset View and Viewpoint magazines, reading her Tales of Wimborne Bears that she’d written 20 years ago. Over 30 children and their parents crowded into a marquee to listen to the stories. Spellbound, the children and adults sat with their own bears to hear the tales and Marilyn Barber surprised everyone towards the end by producing her own rather well-loved Sooty from her handbag, along with Dudley

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the Wimborne Bears’ mayor wearing his chain of office, to hear the grand finalé. The story brought together the Wareham Bears, who have recently been re-homed at the model town, and the Wimborne Bears who were ready for a fight with tennis rackets and other implements to ensure they weren’t made homeless. It was no teddy bears’ picnic, but there was a happy ending. Some adults also brought along their cuddly toys. Elizabeth’s treasured Ted and Old Ted sat comfortably in a wicker basket - the bears’ combined age was 120 years. And Miranda shared her seat with her grand old teddy bear, Bernard. Being a lover of bears, she also wrote a bear poem, which Marilyn read to the audience. Marketing manager of Wimborne Model Town,

Marilyn Barber reads Tales of Wimborne Bears

Greg Hoar, said it had been busy all day with families turning up to take part in the bear hunt quiz and many gathering for the storytelling. There was also musical entertainment provided by the Dorset Youth Marching Band. Free entry for children was sponsored by Wimborne Town Council.

Miranda (left) and Elizabeth with their teddy bears

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Anniversary celebrations for Vetsmiths Vetsmiths, Wimborne’s newest independent vets, is looking forward to their first anniversary celebrations. Owners Chris and Sam Devlin spoke to Dorset View about their first year in business and their vision for the future. Vet, Chris, and his wife Sam, who is the company director, opened the doors to Vetsmiths in November 2020. Looking back, Chris said: “It’s very exciting to have been open for almost a year. I’m not sure we would have chosen to open in the middle of a pandemic, but it has turned out to be everything we wanted to achieve and more.” Chris and Sam had ambitions to create an independent practice where they could focus very much on their patients and clients. For both of them, the relationships they are forging are vital. Chris had harboured

visions of establishing a James Herriot-style vet practice – one that is at the heart of the local community with traditional values and the equivalent of a family doctor for animals. The practice is welcoming, even displaying dog-friendly signage, and providing free, locally ground coffee for clients too. Chris and Sam say the welcome they have received has been amazing. Chris said: “During the pandemic, people very much wanted to support local businesses, which has definitely helped us, and also made us feel very much part of the Wimborne community. As an essential service, we were able to help local people, while we established bonds with our neighbours in town.” Sam was also appointed a director of the Wimborne BID. She said: “We are very proud to be an independent

business, and I wanted to support other businesses in the same boat too.” Located centrally on West Borough, the business has also given one of Wimborne's listed buildings a new lease of life. The décor was specifically designed to be non-clinical, which has proven to be less stressful for the animals and owners alike, and the large car park has been changed to accommodate people bringing animals in by car. Any anniversary celebrations are likely to be kept low-key, as keeping staff and clients safe is a

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priority. However, Chris and Sam hope to finally be able to invite people in for a celebration event in 2022. Chris summed up by saying: “We feel very privileged to have been welcomed into the community. We’re a business with a heart and we feel very much at home in Wimborne.” Sam added: “We would like to say a big thank you to the people of Wimborne for their support. I would also like to give a shout out to our whole team for sharing our vision and helping us to achieve our dream.”

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(L-R) Rotarian Darryl Reach, Wimborne Rotary president, Jan Baseley and Patrick Peiro Leader of SUBB

Jazz returns to Allendale Centre

After an enforced absence due to Covid regulations, Jazz at the Allendale, the series of charity concerts organised by Wimborne Rotary, has made a welcome return to the Allendale Centre in Wimborne. Music was provided by Swing Unlimited Big Band (SUBB) who provided a wide-ranging programme of music and vocals including traditional classics and James Bond themes. Although audience

numbers were understandably down on the full capacity crowd seen in previous years there was no doubting the warm response of the audience, who generously contributed to a retiring collection in support of Rotary charities raising over £1,270. Organiser, Rotarian Darryl Reach said after the event: “We are planning to return next year and will be releasing details of our next concert as soon as they are finalised.”

Theatre group to spread a little happiness Members of Wimborne Musical Theatre Society (WMTS) have been desperate to get back on stage after the last 18 months and they have put together a really cheerful show. “An Injection of Happiness” is a musical celebration of 40 upbeat songs to help wash away any blues you may still have. There will be numbers from musicals, from film, and from TV, and some inspired comedy as well. WMTS has been an active musical theatre society since the late 1970s and its talented members are all from around the local area. They have performed regularly in concerts and musicals for many years in Wimborne at the Tivoli Theatre with great success and acclaim.

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You can see them at the Minster Theatre at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne on Saturday 20 November for their 2.30pm matinee and 7.30pm evening performances. Seating will be arranged cabaret style with bar facilities available to give the shows a more relaxed feel. Tickets are £12 as standard and £10 for senior citizens (over 60) and children (under16). Sylvia Walpole, the society’s chairman, said: “It is wonderful that we are back in rehearsals. What makes it extra special is that we are singing and dancing to such uplifting songs and taking our shows a new venue, the Minster Theatre in Wimborne.”

Mini folk festival

for Wimborne

With the Wimborne Minster Folk Festival cancelled two summers in a row, the committee decided to stage a mini festival in September. Taking place between the Allendale Centre and the Olive Branch, there was music and family entertainment over the weekend of 18 and 19 September. The event was a success, and the atmosphere was buzzing with festival-goers making the most of one of the last sunny and warm weekends of the summer. The event was kicked off by the Dorset Youth Marching Band and festival favourites including the Polly Morris Band, Fly Yeti Fly, Mother Ukers and Saints of Sin

provided the entertainment. Sunday 19 September was Family Day, with performances by Stagecoach Theatre, Shimmie Theatre and Scapa Theatre and a bouncy castle on the Allendale Green. If the mini festival whetted your appetite for the full version, put 10-12 June 2022 in your diary. The festival will be celebrating it 40th anniversary, and organisers have promised it will be the biggest and best yet. Simon Lane

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Shelterbox collection raises nearly £700

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With news of a major earthquake disaster in Haiti fresh in the public mind it was a timely decision by Wimborne Rotary to hold a street collection in Wimborne in conjunction with Shelterbox, the disaster relief charity. A display of a typical Shelterbox temporary shelter tent on the Minster Green provided a focus for the street collection undertaken by members of Wimborne Rotary. Shelterbox is a Rotary International Project Partner enabling Rotarians to take action directly with disaster-affected communities around the world. The street collection raised nearly £700 which will provide 10 shelter kits to families in disaster affected areas of

the world. Each shelter kit is packed with tools and heavyduty materials to help families repair their homes and recover from disaster. Wimborne Rotary president, Jan Baseley, said: “We are so grateful for the generosity of the people of Wimborne. The amount collected has enabled us to make a positive contribution to the valuable work undertaken all over the world by Shelterbox when disaster strikes.”

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Salamander recognised at awards Salamander Cookshop was a finalist in the prestigious Excellence in Housewares awards in October for both retailer initiative and Cookshop of the Year. Following on from their Good Retailing Bricks and Clicks award earlier in the year they want to thank all their customers for their support and for shopping locally. As we approach the festive season, Salamander has everything you need to make your kitchen the heart of your Christmas home. There are some great gift ideas from top brands including a range of award-winning new products. There is also some superb eco-friendly and long lasting sustainable cookware and, in addition to existing brands, Salamander are now a stockist for both Portmeirion and Denby chinaware too. At the end of last month, Salamander customers joined a virtual cooking masterclass with Le Creuset home economist

Ali Haigh, who shared an impressive range of recipes using both the award-winning and lighter-to-carry toughened non-stick shallow casserole and the traditional iconic cast iron ones. Customers also enjoyed an in-store demonstration from Magimix chef Stephen Catterall, a cooking competition for the best apple pie and a prize draw for new and existing newsletter subscribers. Visit the website www. salamandercookshop.com to see details of all these events, some great recipes, to subscribe to their monthly newsletter for the next prize draw and browse for ideas. If you can’t get to the shop, simply email or phone, or you can even arrange a Zoom personal shopper session. Salamander also offers gift vouchers which you can buy online and can arrange delivery of products both locally and across the country.

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mato soup Easy roasted toIngredients

With the changing of seasons and darker evenings drawing in, why not try this warming roasted tomato soup recipe, courtesy of Haskins Garden Centres? It’s perfect for lunch or supper, or to keep you warm while watching the fireworks at Bonfire Night events. Any tomatoes work for this recipe, but Roma tomatoes work particularly well as their rich flavour and dense-walled, meaty flesh helps make a thicker consistency for the soup. Any surplus garden vegetables could also be used in this recipe including peppers, carrots or celery.

(serves 4)

For the roasted tomatoes: • 400g Roma or plum tomatoes, cut in half • 8 cloves garlic, peeled • 3 tablespoons olive oil • Freshly ground salt and pepper For the caramelised onions: • ½ tablespoon olive oil • 2 onions, thinly sliced • Additions to the soup: • 6 fresh basil leaves • ½ teaspoon dried oregano • 500ml of vegetable stock • Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas 6. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Place the halved tomatoes and garlic cloves on the baking sheet and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Generously season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 4045 minutes. 2. While the tomatoes are roasting, you can make the caramelised onions. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to a large saucepan and place over medium heat. Add the onion slices and stir to coat the onions with olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally. Check onions every 5-10 minutes until they have completely caramelised and turned golden in colour. This usually takes about 20 minutes. 3. Once the tomatoes and garlic are done roasting, allow them to cool for 10 minutes, then add them to a food processor and blend until smooth. Next add the basil and caramelised onions and blend again. 4. After blending, transfer back to the saucepan and turn to a medium low heat, add in the oregano and vegetable stock and season to taste. Allow the soup to simmer for 10 minutes before serving. 5. Serve with crusty bread and garnish with parmesan cheese. See www.haskins.co.uk for more information.

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The Christmas party season is fast approaching, so if you haven’t booked your dinners and parties don’t delay as calendars are filling up faster than you can say ‘mince pies’. There are plenty of options you could consider. Celebrate with friends Meeting for a lunch or dinner in the lead up to Christmas is a great way to catch up with friends, with a pub or a cosy restaurant making ideal venues. Diners will usually be asked to make their menu choice in advance – it’s wise to keep a list in case anyone forgets on the day.

Family gathering Why not relax on Christmas Day and let a hotel or restaurant do all the hard work for you? You’ll wake up knowing the job is someone else’s responsibility, and you can get on with enjoying the family gathering. Office parties If you work for a big company, the chances are the office

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party will be organised for you, but if your organisation is small, you might like to join other companies in a Christmas party night at a hotel or restaurant. That way you will probably be able to enjoy the perks of booking in a larger group, such as drinks on arrival and entertainment. Organise your own If you’ve decided to throw your own party, why not go with a festive theme? Party hats, crackers and table decorations can set the scene. You could even invite your guests to dress as elves or snowmen! Allergy alert If you are the organiser, check if your guests have any allergies or dietary requirements. Restaurants, pubs and hotels can ensure there is something suitable for every diner. Getting home Don’t take any risks that could result in you drinking and driving. And although there are

usually one or two people who are happy to be the designated drivers, it really isn’t fair to have them motoring all over the area late at night, dropping off their friends and family. A taxi has to be the sensible answer, even if you are teetotal, as it makes the start of the evening a bit special, and ensures you get home safely. But do book well in advance.

Have fun.

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Give sprouts a chance Nothing divides the nation more than Brussels sprouts – you either love ‘em or hate ‘em! Most people who don’t like sprouts have been put off for life by memories of the soggy, overcooked sprouts of their childhood. But if you haven’t eaten them in a while, give sprouts another chance as modern varieties are a lot less bitter.

Often thought of as a Christmas vegetable because they were traditionally available through the cold winter months, sprouts are now available almost year-round thanks to modern growing techniques and varieties. The most important thing

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to remember is not to cook the sprouts for too long – seven to eight minutes and no more. Overcooking sprouts makes them release their bitter tasting compounds and sulphur-like smells which is what most people find off-putting. Sprouts are a rich source of vitamin C and folic acid. One 80g serving of cooked sprouts provides you with 80 per cent of the recommended

daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin C – four times the amount of vitamin C than an orange, and 44 per cent of your RDA of folic acid. For more information and some yummy sprout recipes including Aaron Craze’s sprout kebabs, stir fried sprouts and Brussel sprouts and cranberry salad visit http://www.loveyourgreens. co.uk/vegetables/sprouts/

Fish and chip shop capital of the UK Bournemouth has been revealed as the fish and chip shop capital of the UK. The town has plenty of choice, with 119 fish and chip shops and restaurants, according to a study by takepayments Ltd. It comes as no surprise that coastal towns feature highly on the list, as the meal is often seen as a traditional part of a day out at the seaside. Torquay and Paignton are second and third on the list, both also with more than 100 fish and chip options.

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A call to local artists to get wild Mark Powell, Gavin Hastings, David Flatman, Ross Goode. Credit: Paul Collins, PC Visuals

Rugby lunch raises almost £40,000

The Diverse Abilities Rugby Lunch, hosted at Hoburne Park in Christchurch and sponsored by Dixon Stewart, raised almost £40,000 for the disability charity. The fundraiser featured guest speakers Gavin Hastings, Scottish former Rugby Union player, and David ‘Flats’ Flatman, former prop for Bath and English Rugby Union player, and was compered by Ross Goode. Gavin Hastings said: “I was delighted to be part of an outstanding fundraising effort from all who attended. I think the atmosphere in the room was one which we have all missed over the last 18 months or so and the energy manifested itself into a real party atmosphere. Congratulations to all involved.” With a grand total of £36,443 made on the day, the 10 years of lunches has raised £268,443 to help provide vital care for children and adults with disabilities in the county. Fundraisers on the day included a raffle, silent auction, live auction, and a game of the popular Knife, Fork and Spoon quiz.

Wessex Friends Club re-opens

After enduring a long absence of 20 months owing to both Covid and lockdown, the Wessex Friends Club is to re-start its monthly meetings. The chairman, Derek Baker, said that he will be delighted to welcome back the membership once again. He also looks forward to greeting old friends and new guests. The Wessex Friends which welcomes both male and females aged 50 onwards has monthly guest speakers as well as arranging social visits, coach outings and pub lunches. They meet on the first Monday of every month at The Cobham Sports & Social Cub at Merley, Wimborne at 7pm for 7.30pm with the first meeting on Monday 1 November. New members are welcome, for further information/details contact Derek Baker on 01202 895590.

Locally-based visual artists of such a wide-open theme.” are invited to submit new and Artwork will be selected by original entries for the Upton Helen Talbot who has taught Country Park Open 2021. subjects including drawing, The exhibition will be painting, graphic design and displayed at the Gallery illustration since 1989 across Upstairs at Upton Country Park Dorset and Hampshire. Helen and the theme for 2021 is ‘Wild’. works with most drawing and This year, entries are to painting media, printmaking be made online, and the and stitched textiles, and has closing date is 20 November exhibited her own work widely. 2021. The project is open to The exhibition will take place any visual artist living within from 3-21 December and prize a 15-mile radius of Poole and money of £300 will be awarded. artworks in the mediums of For more information, painting, drawing, sculpture, rules and how to submit handcrafted prints, digital your entries visit www. and textile art are welcome. thegalleryupstairs.org.uk; Unfortunately, photography or email gus@pedas.org.uk. video cannot be included due to space constraints. A spokesman for the organisers said: “The theme this year is ‘Wild’ – so a wonderful opportunity to create something astonishing. We are excited to invite local artists of all Pedas members get into the spirit. genres and look forward to Credit: Liz Magee seeing their interpretations

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Events The details of the events below are accurate at the time of going to press but will be subject to any government regulations in place at the time of the event. Check before travelling. Send in details of your events to: newseditor@ mags4dorset.co.uk

4-10 November 8am-8pm

After the Storm? Reflection displays to help make sense of the pandemic. Suitable for all faiths and none. St Aldhelm’s Church, Branksome BH13 6BT. An hour of silence from 9am and a chance to chat over a cuppa at 3pm - but anyone can drop by at any time. Contact Sam at the church office for more information on 01202 764420 or office@st-aldhelm.com nearer the event.

4-15 November 10am-4.30pm

BraveArt 15 art exhibition at The Gallery Upstairs, Upton Country Park, Poole. A wide variety of work from 11 artists will be on display – including pastels, ink drawings, lino cut prints, water colour, acrylic and oil paintings. Framed and unframed work and cards will be for sale. Free entry.

5 November 4-7.15pm

Free fireworks display on Poole Quay

5 November 7.30pm

The Real Housewives of Codswallop at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Girls’ night out show. Tickets from 01202 887247 or www. theallendale.org

5 and 6 November 9.30-12.30pm

Traidcraft autumn event at Verwood United Reformed Church (next to the library). Fairly traded food, gift items, and Christmas cards to buy / view and order, catalogues to browse and Fairtrade refreshments available.

6 November

Bournemouth fireworks at Littledown Centre, Bournemouth. Displays at 7pm, 8pm ad 9pm plus giant funfair and live music.

6 November 10am-4pm Dorset Team Winter Fair at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Handmade items and vintage products.

6 November 4-10pm

Bournemouth Fireworks at Ringwood Raceway, St Leonards and St Ives. Booking required at www.bournemouthfireworks.co.uk/

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7 November 10-4pm

Wimborne & District Community Association Food Fair at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Free entry.

7 November

Ringwood Grand Fireworks at Carvers Recreation Ground. Gates and fairground open at 3pm followed by programme of entertainment. Bonfire lit at 6.15pm, and main fireworks display at 7pm followed by Swing Unlimited. Advanced tickets will be £1.50 and tickets on the gate £3.50. Pre-school children, disabled people and carers are free.

11 November 10.45am

Armistice Day open air service at the Royal British Legion Garden of Remembrance in Church Road, Ferndown.

14 November 2.30pm

Ferndown Remembrance Sunday parade from Peter Grant Way with service at 3pm at St Mary’s Church.

14 November 3pm

Remembrance Day Service in Wimborne Minster (number restriction) by invitation only. Wreath laying follows on Minster Green.

14 November 11am

Remembrance Day parade and service in West Moors organised by the clerk of WMTC, Chairman of the Royal British Legion, Ian-Glynn Baker and the Rev’d of St Mary’s Church, Andy Muckle.

14 November 6pm-midnight

Grand Gala Night at The Hamworthy Club in support of Children in Need. 27 live musicians from Blues to Rock. Pudsey auction and prizes. Tickets from Eventbrite https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/children-inneed-at-the-hamworthy-clubtickets-167633278649

19 November – 9 December 10-4pm

CAD Arts Christmas Boutique at The Hayloft Gallery, 14, Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HX.

25 November 7.30pm

Bournemouth Folk Club St Ambrose Church at the top of Alum Chine in Westbourne presents Martyn Joseph. For more information or to book, visit https:// bournemouthfolkclub.com/

18 December 7.30pm

Bournemouth Folk Club, St Ambrose Church at the top of Alum Chine in Westbourne presents Jackie Oates Trio. For more information or to book, visit https:// bournemouthfolkclub.com/

Last Orders at Poole Quay. Credit Mike Petitdemange

Front cover image explained With more than 27,500 visitors, Inside Out Dorset has demonstrated just how much people have missed getting together and sharing cultural experiences. Held at five outdoor locations across Dorset, the biennial international arts festival had been delayed from 2020 because of the pandemic. Among the highlights was Luke Jerram’s Gaia, which visited Moors Valley Country Park (front cover image on this magazine) and the Symondsbury Estate. The seven-metre scale model of Earth made using NASA photography offered an opportunity to see our planet as viewed from space, prompting thoughts about climate change and humanity’s effect on the planet. Inside Out Dorset was hosted by Activate over two weekends in September. Co-artistic directors Kate Wood and Bill Gee said the festival has always been about presenting innovative and challenging art as a collective experience in extraordinary locations. They explained they had overcome many challenges created by the pandemic and effects of leaving the EU, and thanked the artists, funders, partners and volunteers and the public who attended in their thousands. “It just goes to show what can be achieved when people pull together in response to adversity,” they said.

Exhibition celebrates life of Ian Willis The life of the late Ian Willis, a master of invention with an eye of the unusual, is celebrated at the Museum of East Dorset in a new exhibition. Ian Willis (1951-2020) was born and bred in Wimborne and proud of the fact. He was a kind and intelligent, somewhat eccentric man who had a lifelong love of gardening and the decorative arts. His home, Serles House, and particularly its garden, became famous for quirky and creative design and ‘interesting’ artefacts. He invited visitors into his once ‘secret space’ to muse on its eccentricities while raising funds to support many good causes. Ian was a keen supporter of the Museum of East Dorset. Over the years, he donated items to the collection. These have been used, along with some objects on loan from Serles House, to create a Ian Willis display to remember him. Follow Dorset View on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/dorsetview.news

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Finally – A Chance to Dance

Christmas Spectacular

It was a long time coming, but on 26 September, 10 local dance schools were finally able to take part in A Chance to Dance at Bournemouth Pavilion. Usually an annual event, A Chance to Dance was first postponed from 2020, and again from July 2021 due to the on-going restrictions, and was the first opportunity many of the dancers had to perform live since the start of the pandemic. During the day, the dancers took part in workshops with professionals Justin-Lee Jones, who is currently performing in Frozen at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane; Albey Brookes, who has numerous credits to his name and most recently toured with Fame – The Musical; and Jo McShane, who has performed in West End shows and is now better known for her choreography. The event culminated with an evening performance with each dance school contributing two dances, and a finale with everyone dancing together to ‘Dancing in the Streets.’ The show was a crowd pleaser, with many dance genres covered, from rock’n’roll to disco freestyle, and contemporary to acro. From the looks on the performers’ faces, they loved being back on the stage as much as the audience enjoyed watching. The schools that took part were Studio One (DCPA), AK Academy of Dancing, Footlight Performance Academy, New Forest School of Dance, LEAP Dance, Julie Adams Stage School, Bernadine Soul School of Dance, Let’s Dance, Petite School of Dancing and Starlight Dance Studio.

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The Glad Rag Production Company is delighted to bring the Christmas Spectacular back to the Regent Centre stage. Santa and his elves realise that there is not enough Christmas Spirit to fly the sleigh, so they take a trip to Christchurch to spread Christmas cheer. A mix-up means that some of the town's biggest Scrooges end up in Christmastown, and it is up to the elves to save Christmas. Enjoy a musical blend of up-beat dance routines, popular ballads and Christmas favourites all performed by theatre professionals and adorable elves in this festive treat for the whole family. The Christmas Spectacular runs from Saturday 18 December until Friday 24 December (Christmas Eve). Dorset View has teamed up with the Regent Centre in Christchurch to offer a family ticket (for two adults and two children under 16) to the Christmas Spectacular on Monday 20 December 2021 at 7pm.

For your chance to win, all you have to do is answer the following question. Q. What do the elves need to raise to save Christmas?

HOW TO ENTER Enter at www.dorsetview.co.uk or send your answer to the address on page three of this magazine, along with your name and contact details. Closing date is 22 November 2021. The first correct answer drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd or the Regent Centre, Christchurch are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final. Personal details will be stored securely and will only be processed to determine the winner of the competition. The winner will be announced in Dorset View and their name and contact details will be passed to the venue or to the promoters for the purpose of allocating the tickets. please mention Dorset View when you contact our advertisers

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All at sea with Poole Cadets By Marilyn Barber | newseditor@mags4dorset.co.uk

The sea has always featured in the life of Bruce Grant-Braham, so it was a natural fit that he should become a trustee of Poole Sea Cadets. He was sheriff of Poole in 1992, mayor in 1993 and deputy mayor in 1994, before spending 14 years as chairman of Poole Tourism Partnership. Today he works a four-day week as a lecturer at Bournemouth University. “As a boy I would paddle about in the harbour in a small dinghy,” he said. “My father encouraged me to enjoy boating and I sailed with my school as well as being a member of Parkstone Sea Cadets. People don’t really know the area until they’ve been out in the harbour. “Being a cadet is a very safe environment, although you are exposed to the elements,” he said. Poole Sea Cadets is open to both boys and girls from ages 10-18. “They are supported by the Royal Navy and abide by their rules,”

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said Bruce, adding that it is a good steppingstone to joining the navy, as by the age of 18, cadets have done most of the basic training required. Becoming a Poole Sea Cadet is clearly an attractive proposition for young people as there is a waiting list of 60. “We have been in the same building at Sterte since 1939 and we would like to expand,” Bruce said. “We’re bursting at the seams and we hope to start fundraising soon.” Through activities and adventures, cadets learn teamwork, respect, loyalty, self-confidence, commitment, self-discipline and honesty. They are also trained in first aid. “We have some youngsters who have lost their way who go on to make lifelong friends,” said Bruce. “Many youngsters finish school at around 3pm and are at a loss for something to do in the evening. They are able to forge great friendships.” He added that Poole Sea Cadets is also open to young people with disabilities. He said the navy contributes some funding towards the cadets’ uniforms. Poole Sea Cadets have two parades a week – one on Mondays and the other on Thursdays. One unit goes afloat, whilst the other has training in the HQ. There is also a band, which practises on a Friday evening.

Bruce Grant-Braham

The cadets have been involved with a number of events in Poole over recent months. On 26 September they attended the annual service to commemorate the Battle of Britain at St James’ Parish Church and before that played a prominent part in a wreath-laying ceremony is Poole Park to mark the 76th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Poole Sea Cadets is always looking for volunteers, whether as a trained instructor or just lending a helping hand. You don’t need to have a background in the navy or in water sports. If you are interested contact 01202 671892 or email: poolescc@gmail.com

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Trend experts predict hope and optimism for 2022 A desire for a fresh start and a wave of hope and optimism is set to dominate 2022, and this is reflected in predicted home interiors trends for next year. With millions of people now adopting hybrid home and office working patterns, there is also a need for colour that is flexible and open, to empower this multi-purpose lifestyle and the demands we put on our spaces. Paint brand Dulux has worked with leaders in design, fashion, colour and the built environment to consider the trends, innovations and events that will impact the way we all live and work to create its Colour of the Year for 2022 – Bright Skies™. Bright Skies™ is an airy light blue that perfectly captures this hopeful mood of the moment, with all signs pointing to new beginnings and a breath of fresh air. Marianne Shillingford, creative director of Dulux UK, said: “Right now, people want to feel revitalised and enjoy the freedoms that are returning to them, to look out and bring in new ideas. What better inspiration can we take than the endless skies around us? “It is widely known that nature makes us feel better and taking steps to bring the outside in enhances our sense of wellbeing. “So whether we are working or relaxing, creating or exercising, it is

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essential to have a space that reflects the optimism and desire for a fresh, new start that is top of the agenda for the year ahead. “However, Bright Skies™ is not about idle day-dreaming. It is about turning those dreams into reality and forging ahead with the changes that we want to make.” Bright Skies™ is supported by four colour palettes, to inspire and facilitate decorating projects in every kind of room. Greenhouse is full of fresh

greens and blues that are the perfect backdrop for bringing nature into a room, in the form of plants and natural materials such as bark or cork, helping people feel the positive effects of nature. Salon is intended to promote the generation of fresh ideas and creative thinking. Pale and soft, this palette is for those who want a room, or a home, that’s ready for anything. Studio is a soothing palette, with a mix of pale pinks, reds and oranges.

Decorating in these colours will create a sanctuary, away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Workshop allows people to create adaptable spaces that reinvent the home. Whether this is zoning a multi-purpose space such as a studio flat or decorating a home office, these are light and positive colours that make the functional fun. For more information, visit: dulux.co.uk/COTY22

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Problem sleeping? Here are some tips from the Sleep charity (thesleepcharity.org.uk) to help you drift off. Temperature – an ideal bedroom temperature is around 16-18˚C (60-65˚F). Young people and the elderly may require a slightly warmer environment, so invest in a room thermometer to keep track of temperatures. Use suitable bedding for the season and a hot bottle or bed socks for cold feet in the winter. If you share a bed, it should be five-foot wide minimum so you can sleep without disturbing each other. Darkness – when it’s dark, melatonin (the hormone that helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythm) is released. This relaxes the body and helps us drift off. We need darkness to stay fast asleep. Artificial light in an evening disrupts our circadian rhythm making us feel less sleepy. Well-lined curtains or blackout blinds will keep out unwanted light. An eye mask is useful for shift workers trying to sleep

in daylight hours. Standby buttons and small amounts of light from an alarm clock can impact on sleep. Avoid using computer screens for about an hour before going to bed. Blue light inhibits the nighttime secretion of melatonin. Bed – select a mattress offering the correct support and comfort for your weight and build. If you’re sharing the bed, spend time finding a bed that’s mutually comfortable. A mattress that’s too soft will cause slouch, while one that’s too firm can apply pressure to hips and shoulders. The National Bed Federation recommends replacing your mattress every 7-8 years. To help you choose a bed visit Bed Advice UK. Pillow – neck pain, stiff necks and even persistent headaches could be the result of poor pillow support. A good pillow should hold your head in the same relation to your

shoulders and spine as if you were standing upright with the correct posture. Invest in quality pillows and replace every two to three years. Noise – generally most people need a quiet bedroom. One of the best ways to combat noise is with double-glazing. Foam earplugs also counter noise pollution. Soft rugs or carpets on hard floors help absorb sounds. Steady sounds can be soothing though. Some people find ‘white noise’ tapes help them fall asleep. Clutter – if your bedroom is crammed with junk, tidy it or

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reorganise it. A bedroom is designed as a place to rest and relax. To make it a place where you want to sleep, remove potential distractions. Sanctuary – adorn your bedroom with things you love like pictures of family or your favourite artwork or plants. When you enter the bedroom it should entice you to bed. If not, make some changes. Fascinating facts: we lose half a pint of fluid each night and shed a pound of dead skin cells a year while sleeping.

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Letter of the month Ensuring relevant local planning It is understood that some local councillors are expressing the view that, irrespective of recent lessons. our areas will be afflicted with too many houses of the wrong type, in the wrong places and that such a situation is a “done deal”: beyond the power of local politicians to influence. Therefore it is important for your readers to know that the CPRE (as part of its campaigning) seeks to ensure that local communities can flourish within the various constraints that apply to their areas and to note that :1: HM Treasury (itself) commissioned a report on the environment (The Dasgupta Review) which advanced the simple truth that “our economies are embedded within nature, not

external to it”. 2: The pandemic and the declared climate emergency have both changed perceptions about nature and its relevance to human life and living. 3: Governmental guidance and associated law about planning is obviously in a state of flux and about to be changed, no doubt to reflect ‘1’ and ‘2’ above. In view of the above, no local community or community member should assume that what was imagined prior to the start of the pandemic is any sort of ‘done deal’ – earlier misjudgements must be corrected. Reasonable and sustainable planning (to be sound) requires adequate evidence as to the real needs and also about the environmental

constraints created (and being created) by the natural world and/or the absence of suitable infrastructure services and facilities. Such services/facilities must foster pollution control that will enhance our rivers and harbour now, rather than in perhaps 20 years time, as was the idea. Our charitable organisation works through its various local groups which, across Dorset, try to help local communities ensure that planning decisions are not only legal but also sound and in the ‘public interest’ – relevant evidence being critical. Gerald Rigler : Chairman, CPRE Poole and Purbeck Group info@dorset-cpre.org.uk

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The Fayrewood Singers ladies’ choir (of Verwood) is now up and running again after 18 months of silence due to Covid, and we would very much like to welcome some new members. Our rehearsals are held at the Verwood Hub on a Tuesday afternoon 2-3.30pm. We sing a wide variety of songs in two, three and occasionally four parts. We work hard and have fun and feel very pleased when we get it all right in the end. We aim to do two concerts a year and perform mini concerts for clubs and associations needing some entertainment at meetings. There are no auditions, you just need to enjoy singing and being part of a team. Plus the health benefits of singing together are well known. Call Linda on 01202 280491 for more information. Linda Pearson email

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Making the most of your fuel With the recent shortages of petrol, and reports of people filling plastic bottles at petrol stations, the RAC has issued guidance in line with the law for storing petrol at home. They also have suggestions for fuel-efficient driving so you won’t need to make as many trips to the garage. Storing petrol at home While you are allowed to store a limited amount of petrol at home, the RAC says that doesn’t mean you should in the current situation. Stockpiling fuel at home when fuel deliveries are disrupted only makes it more difficult for others to get the petrol or diesel they need and homeowners may be putting themselves and others at risk from fire. What does the law say? An individual is allowed to store up to 30 litres of petrol without a special licence. There is, however, no specific legal requirement on the storage of diesel in your home. How should petrol be stored? Petrol must be stored in the right container: always use a proper container that is designed for use with petrol, and make sure it has a tight-fitting cap. You’re allowed to store up to 10

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litres in a plastic container, up to 20 litres in a metal ‘jerry’ can and up to 30 litres in a demountable fuel tank, such as from a small boat. Storing petrol is a fire risk, so keep it in a secure outbuilding – like a shed or garage – that is away from any sources of ignition and is cool and well ventilated. Never store it outside or inside your house, and of course keep it well out of the reach of children and pets. While diesel is not flammable like petrol, it can still pose a danger, so it’s advisable to follow the same steps. How long can I keep fuel for? Petrol has a shelf-life of around six months if stored in a sealed container at 20 degrees – or just three months if kept at 30 degrees. The more it’s exposed to heat, the more quickly it will go off. If the petrol is contaminated in any way, the quality will start to fall away sooner.

Find more information from the RAC at: www.rac.co.uk/ drive/advice/know-how/doesfuel-go-off-old-fuel-and-fuelstorage-questions-answered/

are red then approach more slowly and you may not need to stop at all. Good for your miles per gallon, and you’ve kept moving.

Tips for fuelefficient driving With drivers having to go from forecourt to forecourt looking for petrol and diesel, driving fuel efficiently has suddenly become much more important. Fortunately, there’s also lots you can do to get as much out of a single tank of petrol or diesel as possible. Try these tips:

Combine your journeys Cold starts increase your car’s fuel consumption, whereas a warm engine is a much more efficient one, so try to make one round trip rather than lots of separate ones where you’re switching off and then back on again. RAC fuel spokesman, Simon Williams, said: “The recent events have thrown into sharp focus just how dependent many of us are on our cars, whether that’s getting to and from work, shopping, attending urgent medical appointments or going to see friends and family. While we all hope not to see a return to the worst of the forecourt delivery problem, if we do, it’s worth knowing what to do to conserve as much fuel as possible – and even in normal times, driving more efficiently can save drivers money.”

Drive with a light right foot The way you drive has the biggest impact on how much fuel you use. Accelerate and brake gently, and in a manual car drive in the highest gear possible (while staying within the speed limit of course). This keeps the engine’s revs down and saves fuel. Try to maintain momentum Slowing down (and stopping) and then having to build speed back up again wastes fuel, so as far as you can, anticipate what’s happening up ahead and adjust your speed smoothly using the gears. For instance, if you can see traffic lights ahead

More tips on fuel efficient driving can found: www.rac. co.uk/drive/advice/how-to/ fuel-saving-tips/

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