Dorset View August 2021

Ant & Dec with the unique sketch they designed and donated for the charity auction

August 2021 Volume 19, Issue 1

Charity of the year

hundreds bid farewell to Mr Mac Community support for vandalised kindergarten

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Volume 19 • Issue 1 • August 2021

DORSET VIEW

Dear Readers!

Ben Pulford managing director ben@mags4dorset.co.uk

What a difference a couple of months has made.

The brilliant sporting entertainment of the summer so far has been a welcome distraction from the fug of doom and gloom over the last 18 months or so.

England’s phenomenal Euro 2020 run had the country celebrating together. It may not have ended as we would have liked – a penalty shoot out is never the best way to finish a championship – but this team has achieved more than any other since 1966.

Wimbledon gave us the chance to see new British stars emerging, the England cricket team is currently ranked number one in the Men’s T20 after some excellent matches and the Olympics in Japan are due to start.

Perhaps the best sight has been the fans, and the celebrations.

To see people coming together in this manner has been a truly joyful experience.

Another celebration, this time in-house was Ben and Louis’ gruelling 31-mile trek across Dorset’s 3 Peaks for our charity of the year Diverse Abilities. They raised over £1,000. Turn to page 8 to find out more.

Our parent company, Pulford Publicity, has also gone green this month with a new purchase. Find out more about that on page 11.

Before I sign off, do you recall our Euro 2020 competition in June? At least one person was pleased he picked Italy to win. His choice netted him £70 to spend at The George Inn Fordingbridge when he was drawn as the winner. Turn to page 31 to find out who he is.

Enjoy this issue and get out and about safely as everything opens up.

Karen Wyatt-Epapara

Louis Pulford creative director louispulford@brightboxdesigns.co.uk

Nick Pulford company secretary accounts@mags4dorset.co.uk

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Domestic abuse cases rise in Dorset The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a 25 per cent increase in reported domestic abuse incidents in Dorset during 2020/2021.

There were 9,124 incidents compared to 7,289 in 2019/2020.

Dorset Police has therefore introduced a number of improvements to

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how it responds to domestic abuse and introduced three new programmes to deliver better outcomes for all those affected.

The force has adopted UK charity SafeLives’ Domestic Abuse Matters training programme, which is currently being delivered to 750 officers and frontline staff.

It covers a range of topics, including coercive control, victim blaming, and manipulation techniques used by domestic abuse offenders, and equips first responders with the tools they need to better support victims.

In addition, the DRIVE perpetrator programme was launched in March. DRIVE works with high-risk, highharm and serial offenders to challenge and support changes in their attitudes, beliefs and behaviours, and appropriately address any areas of vulnerability.

A multi-agency panel brings together representatives from relevant agencies, including policing, adult and child social services, housing and health, to provide a rounded view of cases and refer appropriate cases to the programme.

DRIVE, which is delivered

by Hampton Trust, aims to change the narrative around domestic abuse and stop asking victims why they didn’t leave and start asking perpetrators why they didn’t stop.

Dorset Police also introduced Operation Encompass in early 2021, which is a way of sharing information between the force and schools across the county where there have been instances of domestic abuse involving a child. It allows the police to pass on relevant information to the school that the child attends so that the right support can be put in place.

Chief Inspector Julie Howe, force vulnerability programme lead said: “We know that domestic abuse devastates lives, and this is by no means the end of our journey. Dorset Police has a culture of continuous improvement and we are always striving to do better.

“We will continue to work to deliver the outstanding service that our communities expect and deserve.”

Anyone who is affected by domestic abuse can get support from Dorset Police by calling 101 or using our online reporting tools: www. dorset.police.uk/do-it-online/ In an emergency, always call 999.

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Christchurch Bay and Harbour consultation You can have your say about how Christchurch Bay and Harbour should be managed for the next 100 years.

BCP Council and New Forest District Council are developing a new strategy to tackle the risk of flooding and erosion along the frontage of Christchurch Bay, from Hengistbury Head Long Groyne to Hurst Spit, encompassing Christchurch Harbour.

Both councils will work with the Environment Agency to address climate change, including sea level rise and the increased levels of storminess.

The coastal frontage has been divided into five distinct areas to help people provide feedback and identify how

flood and erosion risks might be addressed. The areas are: Mudeford Sandbank, Christchurch Harbour, Christchurch beaches and cliffs, Naish Cliff and Barton-on-Sea and Hordle Cliff and Milford-on-Sea. The Christchurch frontage does not currently have a strategy in place, which means historically coastal schemes have been council funded.

Cllr Mark Anderson, portfolio holder for Environment, Cleansing and Waste at BCP Council, said: “An adopted strategy will allow us to develop financially viable business cases for flooding and coastal defence works, securing the required partnership funding.”

People are being asked to share ideas, concerns and also photos of the stretch of coast to help document changes over time. The feedback will be used to identify the works needed and can be realistically delivered,

as well as any support needed in communities where change is inevitable.

The survey will close at midnight on 15 August. For more information visit www.twobays.net.

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Plans for 100 new affordable homes BCP Council has submitted an application to build 41 three-bedroom, 40 twobedroom homes and 29 independent living onebedroom apartments on either side of the new Hillbourne Primary School building in Kitchener Crescent.

The homes will be a mix of affordable rented and shared ownership. Each will have its own garden and included in the plans are 184 parking spaces

for residents and visitors.

Plans incorporate a natural pond, hedge planting and additional tree planting on site.

The planning application follows public engagement working with Poole Housing Partnership (PHP).

Subject to planning permission, work on the new homes could get underway

by May 2022 with the aim to complete the first phase by the summer of 2024.

Plans to stop fly-tipping in Dorset Fly-tipping and waste crime in Dorset is being tackled with the launch of the SCRAP fly-tipping campaign.

Between April 2020 and January 2021, there were 1,501 incidents of fly-tipping reported to Dorset Council - costing £60,840 to clear up. Many fly-tipping incidents take place on private land and are not reported, but still have financial and environmental costs.

The SCRAP code tells people how to follow their duty of care when they have waste to get rid of.

• Suspect all waste carriers until they have provided their licence • Check their licence details on the public register for waste carriers • Refuse unexpected offers to take your waste away • Ask how your rubbish will be disposed of • Get an invoice or receipt for the waste they’re taking, including their contact details.

Any legitimate waste carrier will be able to tell you where they’re taking your waste, what will happen to it and to give you a receipt including their contact details.

Irresponsible watercraft users targeted Around 40 watercraft users were stopped for speeding in Poole Harbour on 3 July in an operation to target anti-social and irresponsible behaviour in the water off Dorset.

Operation Seagoing is a multi-agency operation running from Christchurch, through Bournemouth and Poole and up to Swanage.

In total, the team engaged with 150 water users, 80 on the slipway at Poole Harbour and the remaining in the water off the Dorset coast, and most of them

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were found to be behaving sensibly and responsibly.

Operation Seagoing was launched in response to complaints and concerns from the public about anti-social behaviour involving people using watercrafts, including small speed boats, wet bikes and jet skis and will see targeted patrols carried out until September. There are 10knot and six-knot speed limits in Poole Harbour and anyone found breaking this could be fined up to £1,000 by Poole Harbour Commissioners.

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Celebrity artwork for auction in aid of hospice

Dorset artists have joined stars including Ant & Dec, Martin Clunes and footballer Marcus Rashford in supporting Canvas for the Mac, an online charity canvas auction for a Christchurch hospice.

The event will see a collection of uniquely designed doodles, sketches and lyrics by wellknown names from the worlds of TV, sport, art and music, auctioned off on eBay. Other stars who have contributed canvases include Harry Redknapp, Brian May from Queen, comedian Michael MacIntyre and musical stars The Vamps.

All money raised from the auction will go to the Macmillan Unit, based in the grounds of Christchurch Hospital, which provides palliative care and support for over 1,600 people and their families every year.

Mark van Wingerden, from Friar’s Cliff near Christchurch is one of a number of professional artists also contributing to Canvas for the Mac. He has gifted two paintings, both

painted on recycled yacht sails.

Mark said he was inspired to support the event after a close friend was diagnosed with a terminal illness: “The opportunity to support the unit through my work is a privilege and I hope more artists will come forward and donate artwork to support Canvas for the Mac too.”

All signatures, doodles or drawings contributed to the auction are turned into a colourful and eye-catching canvas by a professional artist, and are accompanied by a photograph of the celebrities that created them Canvases will be on show at the Captain’s Club & Spa in Christchurch in May 2022, with the online auction taking place at the end of May 2022 for 10 days.

Dorset artist Mark van Wingerden

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Charity of the Year Last month we reflected on how the pandemic has affected a year of schooling, and this month, we’re looking forward to what the future holds. We’ve been lucky to be able to return to fundraising, slowly but surely, and we’re in the process of getting ready for a very exciting event at St Giles House next month.

We’re hosting a contemporary art exhibition, Pictures for The Beehive, at the home of the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury. A total of 28 artists have donated works to the collection including Charles Avery, Geoffrey Dashwood, Catherine Goodman, and Stuart Semple. The exhibition will be open on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 September from 11am until 3pm.

On 23 September, we’ll be hosting a private view and auction where all the donated works can be purchased in order to raise funds towards The Splash Appeal, which is our campaign to raise £1million for a hydrotherapy pool for adults with disabilities in Dorset. Works are valued between £300 and £6,000 and will be auctioned by Guy Schwinge of Duke’s Fine Art Auctioneers.

We couldn’t do this without the support of the wonderful Henrietta Young. Henrietta is a local artist who also volunteers at The Beehive, and some of her drawings of the adults who go there will be available to view at the exhibition too. This is a cause Henrietta is so very passionate about and she wants to highlight that we need to do more to include people with disabilities in day to day life.

Visit picturesforthebeehive.org.uk for further details about the exhibition, and for details of how to purchase tickets to the private view and auction.

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Record-breaking achievement Dorset View directors, Ben and Louis Pulford, along with 10 other walkers and guides Laura, Brendon and Andy, completed the Dorset 3 Peaks Challenge to fundraise for Diverse Abilities on 19 June.

The challenge involved scaling Pilsdon Pen, a height of 277m, Lewesdon Hill (279m) and Bulbarrow Hill (274m), plus covering a marathon distance in between.

The total distance covered was 31 miles (50km), or 69,000 steps, which the group completed in a record time of 12 hours and 25 minutes – one hour and 25 minutes faster

than the previous record by organiser Charity Challenge.

Between them, Ben and Louis raised £1,120 for the charity. The group raised in excess of £5,000, although the final amount is yet to be confirmed, as the donation pages remained open for a month after the challenge was completed.

Louis said: “Well done to all the team who took part in the day. Ben and I raised over £1,000 for Diverse Abilities on this charity challenge and we would like to thank all of you who have generously donated.”

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Community backs vandalised kindergarten Staff and children at Wimborne Kindergarten in School Lane have been overwhelmed by the support they’ve received from the wider community since their outdoor area was targeted by vandals.

Overnight on Monday 5 July, intruders broke into the kindergarten garden via the log fence surround. Not only were the fencing and garden surrounds broken where they got in, the vandals also broke an outside tap and smashed a children’s bench and wheelbarrow.

Manager Sally Gemmell said this was not the first time the kindergarten had been targeted and it was “upsetting” to arrive at work to find yet more damage.

Sally said: “In the past, we’ve had plants damaged and items removed from the garden, although we’ve

usually found these again outside in the lane. It’s disheartening to see when we work so hard to create a lovely environment for the children.”

However, following a post on social media, the kindergarten has been overwhelmed with support.

Dorset Council, which owns the site, will be mending the fence. An offer from Peter Wilkshire to fix the bench for the cost of only the materials has been accepted and a new mud kitchen has been donated by Joshua's Timber. More outdoor toys have also been donated.

The Green Man has offered to install a CCTV camera to deter would-be vandals in the future. And a current parent has set up a fundraising page, which has already raised in excess of £400. The money will be used to fix the tap and replace the broken toys.

Sally said: “We’ve been completely overwhelmed.

We’ve had offers of help from current and past parents, and also from people we don’t even know. It’s amazing to have such a supportive community behind us – we can’t thank everyone enough.”

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law spot by Harold G Walker Solicitors

Discrimination in the Workplace

By Hugh Storry Deans Partner & Litigation Solicitor, Head of Dispute Resolution Discrimination cases are rarely straightforward because these days it is unlikely that employers openly treat people differently because of a ‘protected characteristic’. These are, for example, age, race, disability, religion or religious belief, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity or sexual orientation. The Equality Act 2010 is designed to prevent employees from being treated unequally and applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection and promotion, the provision of training, benefits, retirement, and occupational pensions.

Discrimination in the workplace can arise in any of four ways: Direct discrimination When a person is treated differently or worse than another person. The Equality Act refers to less favourable treatment.

Indirect discrimination When a policy is applied to the whole workforce but disadvantages a particular group of people who share a protected characteristic.

Harassment When a person is subjected to unwanted conduct or behaviour which has the purpose or effect of violating the victim’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for the victim.

Examples of harassment include abusive language, excessive monitoring of work, excessive criticism of someone’s work, unwarranted attention, etc.

Victimisation When an employee is treated less favourably because they have made a complaint of discrimination or raised a grievance under the Equality Act; or because they have helped someone else to do so.

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Wimborne says goodbye to Mr Mac Hundreds of people lined the streets of Wimborne to give one of the town’s much-loved characters a fitting send off.

Ice cream vendor John Lennie, known locally as Mr Mac, or Jake, very sadly died on 13 June from natural causes.

John ran his ice cream van for 48 years, and anyone who grew up in the Wimborne area will very likely have fond memories of Mr Mac. It comes as no surprise then that huge numbers turned out to express their thanks and say their goodbyes before his funeral on 7 July.

Applause rang out as John’s daughter, Jemma Lennie, drove his ice cream van through the town with his signature tune chiming, leading the funeral cortege and a procession of ice cream vans. Free Mr Whippys were give out in The Square to celebrate his life.

All along the route, people were sharing their memories of Mr Mac. Sharon Harvey, from Colehill, said: “There are three generations of our family here to say our goodbyes. It’s such a good turn out – it just goes to show what an amazing community we have and how much a part of that Mr Mac was.”

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Jet black to the future The publishers of Dorset View and Viewpoint have stepped into the future and set an example in their industry by choosing to buy an electric vehicle for their magazine deliveries well ahead of government proposals to phase-out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK by 2030.

All the directors of the family-run publishing company in Ferndown were in favour of taking this step to go ‘green’.

With vans currently in very short supply, it was a stroke of luck that one was available from Hendy in Poole, the Renault Pro+ dealer. When Pulford Publicity’s managing director Ben Pulford spoke to commercial sales advisor at Hendy, David Southwell, he was told that there was one Renault Kangoo van coming in that was going to be used as a display model and that no other EV vans were in stock.

Both Pulford Publicity and Hendy are members of the Dorset Chamber and through this connection were able to strike a deal for the purchase of the new van. Dorset Chamber have access to manufacturer discounts from Renault for their members and Pulford Publicity were delighted to receive this added bonus.

“We were able to utilise a government grant and the chamber connections to help push the deal forwards swiftly,” said Ben when David handed over the vehicle over on 5 July.

“We are pleased to do our bit for the environment,” added Louis Pulford.

The government is offering grants for the purchase of new low-emission vehicles, which is given to the vehicle dealerships and manufacturers direct. The grant amount varies depending on the category of the vehicle.

For small vans like the Renault

L-R Nick, Louis and Ben Pulford with Hendy Renault’s David Southwell

Kangoo a grant for 35 per cent of the purchase price up to a maximum of £3,000 is offered.

From 1 April 2021 until 31 March 2023, companies investing in qualifying new plant and machinery assets, which includes new vans, can claim a 130 per cent superdeduction capital allowance.

Pulford Publicty were able to take advantage of the benefits of going green and have reduced their carbon emissions as a result.

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pets and wildlife / an animals eyes speak a poweful language.

Calls for ‘Gladis Law’ after Highland cow attacked by dogs A Dorset farmer is campaigning for a change in the law to protect livestock from dog attacks following the deaths of his Highland cow, Gladis, and her unborn calf Cameron Farquharson said Gladis had been grazing at Eggardon Hill near Bridport when she was chased off one of the hill fort’s 30-foot ramparts in a suspected dog attack

on the evening of 26 May. “This attack should never have happened,” said Mr Farquharson. “An act of complete negligence by someone has left this beautiful and much loved animal and her unborn calf dead and both my family and I utterly devastated.”

Poor Gladis wasn’t found until the next day. The discovery was incredibly distressing for Mr Farquharson and his family. He said: “Had I been informed at the time, Gladis might not have languished all night in serious injury, pain and distress, and we might have been able to save her and her unborn calf.

“Sadly, this is not an isolated case. Farmers are not feeling supported by the government or the police on these matters and,

until they are, they’ll keep on happening. If we report these incidents to the police, they can investigate, and the figures will get added to the stats, but there’s not often a resolution, especially when the owners haven’t come forward.”

A proposed change to the law is being supported by West Dorset MP Chris Loder, who pushed through parliament the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act, and is also campaigning to end live animal exports. To support the ‘Gladis Law’, Mr Farquharson is calling all farmers to come forward with their own stories, and to pledge their support.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the tremendous support from the public on social media and it means a lot

to me and my family,” said Mr Farquharson. “What we need now is the farming community to speak up and help us protect our livestock from dog attacks.”

To support Gladis Law email hello@redlandscoppice.co.uk.

Colin Farquharson brushes a Highland cow

Important information for cat owners about a deadly new disease

By Lynwood Vets The Royal Veterinary College is investigating a large number of reports of a new disease affecting possibly hundreds of cats over the last few months.

The cats affected may become severely anaemic and unfortunately over half of those affected have died.

Whilst we currently do not know the cause of this disease, which has been dubbed “feline pancytopenia”, it seems that affected cats have damage to their bone marrow and are unable to produce white blood cells and platelets, which are important for fighting infection and preventing bleeding. No specific treatment seems to help these cats, except potentially blood transfusions, but these are extremely

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tricky in cats and are also risky for the donor cat.

Preliminary epidemiological studies have suggested a link to certain foods: however this is far from being proven and some affected cats were not fed these diets. Some diets have been recalled by the manufacturers: information can be found on the Royal Vet College website at www.rvc.ac.uk Our practice had seen three possible cases by the end of June, unfortunately all with sad outcomes. If you have concerns about your pet please consult your vet, however do also bear in mind this is still a relatively rare disease and there are many other possible illnesses that could cause similar signs.

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BUSINESS | COMMUNITY | UNITY

WIMBORNE Wimborne Twinning association looks to the future

Shopping in France

By Karen Wyatt-Epapara Wimborne Twinning Association, which came into existence in 1968, is eyeing up a bright future.

While the association predominantly exists to promote the links between Wimborne and its twin town in France, Valognes, president, David Emes, believes it has a place in the wider Wimborne community and is keen to reach a greater audience.

David tells of a friendship between the two towns, developed through biannual visits to each, with members being hosted by a family. He said: “It is a chance to exchange and learn from each others cultures, to visit amazing places from around the area. There’s something to do that suits everyone, and we all get together for a dinner too.”

David would like to connect with other, more niche, groups in Wimborne and offer the opportunity to connect with counterparts in France.

There is potential to foster connections between likeminded groups of people, such as music clubs, cycle clubs, walking clubs and sports clubs.

Schools or youth clubs could connect and share stories using Zoom or social media.

David said: “You don’t need to be a member of the Twinning Association to get involved. For Music Festival at Cherbourg example, if you have a group that wants to go on a walking holiday, let us know and we may cycle event that covers the whole area, be able to help find families to host you.” there are great historical sites to visit The association is a social one, but you and wonderful countryside to explore. don’t need to be a member to attend all of There are wonderful people to meet, and its functions. There will be a quiz night in let us not forget the food and wine…..

October, and other groups and members we never return with empty stomachs!” of the public will be invited to join in.

To find out more, contact David expanded on what Normandy David Emes on 07885 791368 has to offer: “Cherbourg has a wonderful or email demes@live.co.uk music festival every year, there is a huge

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New exhibition Many children will not believe it but there was a world without Lego!

East Street Sunday Sessions continue Life Before Lego exhibit

And to prove it, Wimborne Model Town has a new exhibition called Life Before Lego, which has been opened by the Mayor of Wimborne, Cllr Kelly Webb.

Tracing the history of Britain’s building toys with names such as Bayko and Minibrix, the new attraction, which was developed by model historian and author Brian Salter, also includes model dioramas of 1950s and 1960s Spot On cars, Minic roadways and Triang Hornby trains.

A spokesman for the volunteer run charity attraction commented: “Life Before Lego is a unique celebration of British building toys, an educational exhibition of models in a model town.”

The new display is open every day together with the 1/10th scale streets of 1950s miniature buildings, with no booking required.

Wimborne’s East Street Sunday Sessions are continuing throughout the summer.

Initially developed to help the small businesses along the street out of lockdown and give them a much needed boost, the sessions have proved so popular that they will carry on until 29 August.

The road closure takes effect each Sunday from 9am until 5pm.

Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club has had a presidential handover, with outgoing president Godwin Micallef, left, welcoming incoming president Peter Burnett – Covid-style. The handover took place at a special club social meeting at the Willett Arms in Wimborne.

Wimborne in Bloom puts up hanging baskets Last year, with limited fundraising, Wimborne in Bloom could only carry out a limited amount of planting and no hanging baskets were erected.

However, this year is a different story.

Despite there being no fundraising events, the organisation has drawn on its reserves, and coupled with funding from various traders, has put up 150 hanging baskets. Also, thanks to generous support from the Friends of Canford School, the Wimborne Minster Town Council and some kind donations, the contractor Dutch Touch has planted up the flower towers and planters around town.

Wimborne in Bloom hopes to run the annual Duck Race on Saturday 28 August. Tickets are already available at £1 each. Plans are also in hand to hold the Open Gardens Day on Sunday 5 September.

A spokesman said: “Donations will be most welcome at this difficult time and will help towards the cost of watering all the floral displays until the end of summer."

For more information, visit www.wimborneinbloom.org.uk or contact Richard Nunn on 01202 888793 or Anthony Oliver on 01202 888703.'

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Wimborne in Bloom volunteers plus Wimborne

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BUSINESS | COMMUNITY | UNITY

L-R: Litter pickers Liliya, Sophie, Taylor, Oliver and Fletcher © Anthony Oliver

Youngsters take part in Litter Free Dorset Challenge Five Wimborne youngsters aged six and nine took part in the Litter Free Dorset Challenge.

Dorset Council provided the litter pickers and special T-shirts adorned on the reverse with the wording ‘Litter Free Dorset Challenge’.

Starting from their homes, and watched over by their mums, they collected litter as they walked into town.

Mum Kerry said: “They actually signed up for the ‘10 times in June’ challenge but

we didn't quite achieve this.

However, the kids are definitely super keen to continue doing further sessions in the future, so I'd like to think we'll keep on with this as a regular activity even for an hour or so once or twice a month.”

Nearly 13kgs of rubbish were collected including a wallet with credit cards which had been lying about for some time, scaffolding clamps and quite a few face masks, crisp/sweet wrappers and beer cans.

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Stay hydrated to stay healthy Katrina Bottle

New children’s epilepsy specialist nurse A new epilepsy specialist nurse at Poole Hospital has been appointed following a nationwide campaign

by Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity’s to deliver 82 nurses across the country.

The post was also part-funded by Talbot Village Trust, which donated £15,000 to make the appointment possible.

The new Specialist Nurse, Katrina Bottle will provide a point of contact for the families of over 500 children and young people with epilepsy in the local area, helping to deliver support, advice and education on how to manage their children’s condition at home and in their day-to-day life.

Katrina works closely with the second Roald Dahl epilepsy specialist nurse at Poole Hospital, Sophie Fitzwalter. Together they are strengthening their epilepsy service to support the increased need in the local area.

By Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion and Education at Heart Research UK Staying hydrated is important for keeping your heart and circulatory system healthy.

Thirst often feels similar to hunger, so drinking plenty of fluid can also prevent over-eating and weightgain. Here are some tips to help you stay hydrated.

Am I dehydrated?

Symptoms of dehydration include headaches, tiredness, irritability and difficulty concentrating. If your urine is pale and clear then you are hydrated. If your urine is more yellow, brown or dark in colour with a strong smell, you are probably not drinking enough.

What should I drink?

Water is best, but if you don’t like water, you could try herbal teas or sugar-free squash.

Coffee and tea also count, but try to cut out any added sugar. You can get water from fruit and vegetables, such as cucumber, watermelon, tomatoes, oranges and apples. Avoid drinking too much alcohol as it causes you to urinate more, which can lead to dehydration.

How much should I drink?

Aim to drink six to eight cups or glasses of fluid every day. You may need to drink more during hot weather, or if you are doing a lot of physical activity.

Health MOTs this autumn – Health MOTs including blood pressure, heart-rhythm and cholesterol checks will be offered when people drop in for top-up Covid jabs or flu vaccinations this autumn. The targeted tests will be offered at NHS vaccination services, pharmacies and clinics.

NHS pelvic health clinics – 14 areas in the country will benefit from new NHS clinics to support tens of thousands of pregnant women and new mums to prevent and treat incontinence and other pelvic floor issues. Dorset is included in the pilot services, which will be expanded in every part of the country by March 2024.

NHS funding boost – Young People’s Mental Health Services have been allocated an extra £40m to address the Covid impact on children and young people’s mental health and enhance services across the country.

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Homes needed for young people in Dorset If you could offer a home to a young person aged 16 and above, Dorset Council would like to hear from you.

People do not need to own their own house and they can be in full time employment and still provide supported lodgings.

Some young people go on to be part of the family; others prefer a bit more independence.

Mel, who lives in Wimborne, has given shelter to many young people over the last decade.

As well as working parttime and bringing up her own two children, she wanted to make a difference to young people leaving care.

She said: “Being a supported lodgings provider can be challenging but also very satisfying. Seeing someone grow in confidence

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and nurturing them on the road to independence is a big reward and makes it all worthwhile.

“Of course there are ups and downs along the way, but that is life. I have gained many happy memories, and I love to see how the people in my care have matured into responsible adults with their own families.

“My last lodger was a 16-year-old girl, Lisa, who had a difficult time growing up and she stayed with me for several years. There were tears along the way as she struggled to complete college but is now a fine young lady with plans to study at university next year, as well as caring for her own young child, and is doing well.

After a couple of years in my family, she was able to move to her own accommodation.

“We stay in touch and meet up once a week for

coffee, shopping and just catching up, and it’s lovely to see her flourishing into a young independent woman.

“I appreciate all the little gestures from the people I have housed over the years.

Many of them stay in touch.

“I am also grateful to the

team at Dorset Council who are always on hand if any problems occur. They are very supportive, and really take care to match the family with a suitable young person.”

You will receive a fixed rent, a contribution to the household costs and a fee from the Supported Lodgings service as well as support from a dedicated team and invitations to training events.

Contact the Supported Lodgings Team on: 01305 225 815 or 07881 860791.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Veteran Aware Trust – Dorset HealthCare has been formally named a Veteran Aware Trust.

The accreditation, from the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance, acknowledges commitment to improving NHS care for veterans, reservists, active members of the armed forces and their families.

Breastfeeding and bonding – Dorset HealthCare’s Breastfeeding Advisory Team provides a free online course containing useful advice for parents. Find it at www. dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/ breastfeedingcourse and for further help and support visit www.nhs.uk/start4life/ baby/breastfeeding/ “Thank you” for post-natal care – Chris and Natalie Wasley from Surrey have donated almost £900 to the Dorset HealthCare-run mother and baby unit in Bournemouth after completing a 10k run.

Natalie was supported at the Florence House inpatient unit in Westbourne when she experienced postpartum psychosis following the birth of her son. The couple also donated a further sum to Action on Postpartum Psychosis.

Free PPE for carers until March 2022 Personal assistants and unpaid carers will be able to get free PPE until March next year as Dorset Council extends its free PPE scheme You can apply for free PPE from Dorset Council if you are: • An extra-resident unpaid carer, meaning that you do not live with the person you care for • A co-resident unpaid carer, meaning that you live with the person you care for • An unpaid carer and you are caring for a clinically vulnerable person • You’re directly employed by an individual (or selfemployed) to provide care and support to enable them to live as independently as possible • You provide care that requires you to come within two metres of an adult over the age of 18 who you support – this care could include support in the home, or to go out into the community The free personal protective equipment for unpaid carers and personal assistants includes: visors, aprons, IIR masks, sanitiser and non-latex gloves.

Free PPE can be requested online, alternatively, you can call Dorset Together helpline on 01305 221000.

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Bike It officer will inspire cycling to schools Families are being encouraged to cycle to schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

The average primary school journey in the UK is just 1.6 miles, yet one in four cars on the road during the morning peak are doing the school run. New Bike It officer Amanda Shorey is aiming to encourage more families who live close to school to leave their cars at home.

Amanda will initially be working with 12 local schools to promote walking, cycling and

scooting, delivering a range of activities including Bikeability cycle training, road safety and Dr Bike maintenance sessions.

Amanda said: "By walking and cycling to school, children can build important activity into their daily routine. This will contribute to a healthy lifestyle, gets them in the right mood for learning and can help them get a better night’s sleep too.

“It’s also beneficial for the environment, helps to improve air quality and decreases congestion at the school gates.”

L to R: Inayat Begum-Singleton, Amanda Shorey, Caroline Gobell, Jasmine Wright, Cllr Mike Greene and Rhys Horwood

Young sailors enjoying the sea at Poole Harbour with Poole Sailability

Sports grants for youth organisations in Dorset In a move to encourage young people in Dorset to bounce back from Covid, funding of more than £32,000 has been made available.

Dorset Community Foundation teamed up with Made By Sport, a national charity which raises awareness of the power of playing and competing, to distribute grants to clubs and groups working with young people to develop life skills, improve job prospects or reduce antisocial behaviour and crime.

Among the recipients is Hope In The Community in Bournemouth, which has been awarded £2,021 to fund a youth worker to encourage young people in Southbourne through sports activities including football and skateboarding.

Poole Sailability, which

gives young people with disabilities the opportunity to go sailing in Poole Harbour, received £2,021 to help it recover from the pandemic after it lost vital income in the lockdowns.

The Power House in Poole has been awarded £2,021 to run a summer holiday sports activity programme in Hamworthy.

The Youth Empowerment Platform in Bournemouth will set up a basketball team for BAME youngsters in the area thanks to a £2,021 grant.

Dorset Community Foundation director Grant Robson said: “These grants will help these brilliant groups use sport and physical activity as a force for good, encouraging and engaging young people and giving them a focus for their energy.”

Children at Pamphill First School wore bizarre hairstyles to school to raise funds to buy Chrome books for teaching and remote learning.

The styles ranged from green tops to food-inspired creations. After a hard year with Covid and the lockdowns it gave everyone some light relief.

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Education disrupted by Covid again As cases of Covid-19 have again risen across the country, schools have once again been facing severe disruption.

According to figures from the Department for Education (DfE), at the beginning of July there were 375,000 children off school because of the pandemic, while only 15,000 were positive cases. The total affected represented more than five per cent of state school pupils in England.

Locally, between 18 June and 1 July, 30 schools in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole registered confirmed cases, while 19 schools had confirmed cases across the Dorset Council area between 6 and 29 June.

For each case, the schools were required to identify close contacts, who were then sent home to isolate.

Since the start of the year, all school pupils in Year 7 and above have been asked to undergo lateral flow testing twice weekly. Following government announcements, self-isolation of bubbles will cease from the end of this term, but more testing is likely to be put into place. Details were to be finalised at the time of going to press.

Passenger power for Dorset teenagers

Secondary school students are to receive advice to enable them to stay safe when they are travelling in someone’s car.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service will be delivering a Key Stage 4 lesson aimed at 14-year-old Year 10 students, to act as a prelude to the service’s flagship ‘Safe Drive Stay Alive’ show.

The lesson includes the most common causes of death and serious injury in road traffic collisions, known as the Fatal Four speed, mobile phones/distractions, drink and drugs and non-use of seatbelts.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service road safety manager, Christine Sharma, said: “For a number of reasons, young people remain one of the most vulnerable road user groups in the UK. As part of our delivery and evaluation of Safe Drive Stay Alive, students have told us that they often feel uncomfortable challenging dangerous driving as a passenger. This lesson explores brain development in adolescents, the part that peer pressure plays, and invites students to consider assertive ways to help keep themselves and their friends safe.”

The lesson is available to download for free at TES (formerly known as Times Educational Supplement) at: https://www.tes.com/ teaching-resource/resource-12537715

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New principal for college Bournemouth and Poole College is to have a new person at the helm next year.

Phil Sayles will become the new principal and chief executive officer in January 2022 following the current principal Diane Grannell’s retirement at the end of the year.

Phil joins the college with a wealth of experience in the education sector, having held leadership and director roles at Grimsby and Lincoln College previously. More recently, he was deputy principal at Rotherham College and is currently principal and chief executive officer of Selby College in Yorkshire.

Phil will join the college at a pivotal time with its Lansdowne site to soon benefit from the government’s national £1.5bn fund to improve its learning environments.

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Cinnamon Indian Restaurant revitalised Photographs by CatchBox

A fete with plenty to celebrate “It was terrific to see so many people having a great time,” said Fete on the Field event director George Phillips.

Organised by Ferndown and Parley Rotary CIO, it had been cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions, but this year it went ahead on 19 June, with arena displays, an avenue of stall and children’s entertainment.

A plaque was unveiled at the wheelpark, and the mayor officially opened the refurbished children’s playpark. On 20 June, the fete continued with the Ferndown 5k and 10k charity runs.

All money raised goes to sponsored charities, Rotary International and King George’s Field Charity (Ferndown).

A stunning Indian restaurant in Ferndown with food to match reopened its doors in May with a vibrant new look, including a dramatic colour-change wall.

With Alam at the helm, diners at Cinnamon return again and again to eat his award-winning Indian dishes. Alam and his team will welcome you any night of the week. Parties can book the entire restaurant if desired. Wednesday night is banquet night. There is also an express lunch platter and Alam does big business in takeaways with free local delivery. The food is highly recommended and there is a new menu coming shortly.

To book your table or takeaway call 01202 875617.

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Sunday market draws crowds A new Sunday market has started in Bournemouth stretching along Albert Road and Grays Road up to the Beales site.

The first market got off to a flying start on 27 June with around 50 stalls including street food. One stallholder, Peter Lovesey said, “It was absolutely manic. It shows that all towns needs a market as more people are shopping outside.”

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We are delighted to be able to bring back our event listings for the area. The details of the events 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.

Now until 3 September, Fridays 8.45am Yoga at RSPB Arne, booking essential at www.rspbarneyoga. eventbrite.co.uk

19-22 August 10am-midnight Purbeck Valley Folk Festival, Purbeck Valley Farm, Corfe Castle.

14 August Celebrating the life of Murray Walker at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu. To book tickets: www.thegtorganisation. com/murraywalkertribute.

22 August 11.30-3pm The Friends of the Red House Museum Garden Party with homemade cakes, plants, raffle and stalls with local produce and hand made crafts. Contact 01202 482860 for info.

15 August 1-5pm Manor Farm, Hampreston, BH21 7LX open under the National Gardens Scheme.

Pre-booking available.

27 August 7.30pm West End hit theatre show Be Bop a Lula with a slice of rockn-roll history at Weymouth Pavilion. Tickets from box office 01305 783225.

15 August 1pm- 5pm Organised by The Society for Poole, Poole at War – VE/ VJ Day on Poole Quay.

28 August 4pm Wimborne in Bloom duck race on the River Allen. (To be confirmed).

18 and 19 August 8.30am-6pm Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show, Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, Shaftesbury.

For the first time ever held over two days. Email: info@ gillinghamandshaftesburyshow. co.uk.

20 -21 August Bourne Free, Bournemouth’s Pride Festival.

28 August 11am to 29th August 5pm Dorset Indian Mela 2021 food festival at Kings Park, Boscombe.

28 and 29 August 11am – 5pm Festival Coast Live! World of Love Festival at Kings Park. Microzones representing different continents.

28-30 August Christchurch Food Festival on the High Street and the Quay.

29 August 10am-5pm Wilts and Dorset Car Show at Salisbury Racecourse, Netherhampton.

30 August 3pm-5pm Alice in Wonderland at Holme for Garden, Holme Nurseries, West Holme, Wareham.

Now until 12 September Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth exhibition Hidden Highlights Life in Lockdown. Open Tuesdays to Sundays 10am-5pm. Prebook on https://russellcotes. com/how-to-book/

1 September 7.30pm Shakespeare in the Garden – As You Like It – at The Alice Lisle, Ringwood. Tickets from fullers.co.uk/Shakespeare.

12 September 12noon-2pm Poole Goes Vintage on Poole Quay.

All things vintage from 1940s to 1960s. Meet at Drift Micro Bar opposite Sea Music Sculpture.

2, 3, 4 and 5 September Bournemouth Air Festival includes Red Arrows Display on all four days as well as Typhoon and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

17 September 1pm-18 September 1am Boogie on the Beach 2021, Sandbanks, Poole. A day of Sandpolo followed by a night of music.

5 September 11am-5pm Wimborne Minster private gardens open in aid of Wimborne in Bloom funds.

10-12 September Contender Fest at Parley Lane with fun fitness challenges, great food, family fun and entertainment.

Tickets: contenderfest.co.uk 11 September 7.30pm Banff Mountain Film Festival, Regent Centre, Christchurch 11 September noon-10pm Stompin’ on the Quomps, Christchurch Quay. Eclectic mix of jazz fusion and Latin jazz through to blues and big band.

Tickets £2 adult, £1 children.

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17-27 September 10-5pm Optic Nerve: Paintings by Pam Marshall, Rob Adams, Sally Holland and Heather MacGregor in the Gallery Upstairs at Upton Country Park, Poole Road, BH17 7BJ 17-19 September 10am-4pm Inside Out Dorset arts festival at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest 18 September 10-4pm Fayre on Wimborne Minster Green to raise funds for Minster Makes Music Appeal Send in details of your forthcoming events to: newseditor@mags4dorset.co.uk

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NEWS IN BRIEF Sunday market draws crowds – A new Sunday market has started in Bournemouth stretching along Albert Road and Grays Road up to the Beales site. The first market got off to a flying start on 27 June with around 50 stalls including street food.

One stallholder, Peter Lovesey said: “It was absolutely manic. It shows that all towns needs a market as more people are shopping outside.”

KidZone is back – Bournemouth’s KidZone will be operating this summer until 5 September. Run by specially trained members of BCP Council’s seafront staff, with support from the multiagency command control centre, the scheme aims to reunite lost children with their parents or guardians. Visitors are encouraged to collect a free wristband for their children, available from LV= KidZone seafront staff and RNLI Lifeguard towers, ensuring they have a safe and enjoyable day at one of the many award-winning beaches.

Stained glass studio – a new stained glass studio has been opened at Highcliffe Castle. A stained glass conservator has been appointed to undertake conservation work on an internationally important collection of stained glass compiled by Lord Stuart de Rothesay when he built the castle between 1831-1836.

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Move and flow, relax and unwind Set in the picturesque Sculpture by the Lakes park, an experience-rich five-day event in September offers a carefully curated programme of expert talks and panels, guided meditations, fitness and movement classes, art demonstrations and workshops, sound baths and healing therapies.

Guest speakers will include Sunday Times best-seller Kirsty Gallagher, meditation expert Jillian Lavender and founder of the Blue Tits cold water swim club Sian Richardson.

A range of movement classes will include yoga with Pip Taverner, fitness classes led by Rachel Howard, Pilates with Kate Cadbury and breathwork with Ellie Taylor.

The organiser of the event, Nasreen El-Mariesh said: “This festival offers people an opportunity to step away from their busy lives and enter a world of calm and reflection.”

There will also be free expert talks and author sessions, guided meditations, a curated marketplace, and the café and art gallery, as well as the freedom to explore the Sculpture by the Lakes’ 26-acre surroundings and breath-taking sculptures.

Simon Gudgeon, owner of Sculpture by the Lakes, said: “Wellbeing by the Lakes is an incredibly calming event, absent from stress and the tensions of modern life, where you can connect with your mind, body, and breath and find your way to more peace, joy, and fulfilment.” He added that Sculpture by the Lakes is the “perfect venue” as it “is already a very calming place.”

The festival is open 8-12 September, 10am-6pm daily. Tickets cost £12.50 - the same as standard entry to the park. No children under 14 or dogs can be permitted. Classes can be booked in advance allowing festivalgoers to create their own bespoke programme of sessions and experiences.

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Campaigners for a better world: Roy (left) and Oly

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Two friends are challenging themselves to the extreme in their efforts to encourage people to treat their environment with respect.

Roy Beal and Oly Rush met through their attempts to clean beaches along the Jurassic Coast. Both had established their own initiatives – Clean Jurassic Coast and Project Planet – and came together when Oly put out a request through social media for someone with a boat to help take away rubbish he had cleared from Chapman’s Pool in Dorset.

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This was the start of a partnership and friendship that saw the pair beach clean together and take on physically challenging adventures to support their causes.

Roy is an experienced sea kayaker and started his Top Down Kayak Challenge – an attempt to kayak from John O’Groats to Lands End in May. At the time of going to press, Roy has made it as

far as the Porlock, having kayaked approximately 25 miles every day on the sea, through lochs and lakes, and on rivers and canals.

While there have been many special moments, Roy said dolphins swimming next to his kayak was one of the most special.

Roy is undertaking this challenge to raise both money and awareness for his chosen causes – Clean Jurassic Coast and Keep Britain Tidy, both of which work to reduce litter, and Plan B, a charity that promotes and educates about the importance of carrying a means of calling for help whilst outdoors.

He is supported by Ocean Signal, a leading supplier of life-saving solutions for mariners and outdoor enthusiasts.

Meanwhile, Oly is training to swim around the Isle of Wight without stopping – a feat that has only been completed four times previously. He hopes to achieve the 65-mile swim in a record-breaking time of under 26 hours.

This challenge follows on from his 100-mile swim along the Jurassic Coast in 2020 to raise awareness about plastic pollution along our coastlines. He was supported during that effort by Roy, who accompanied him in his kayak.

Oly’s Isle of Wight swim is due to take place in August, with the exact time to be finalised depending on the weather and tides.

It will start and finish in

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the vicinity of Seaview.

He is being helped with his training by Scott Dawson, who successfully completed the swim in 2016; world recordholding sailor Brian Thompson; Marc Newman, a multiple record-holding open water swimmer, and David Starr, a performance nutrition expert.

Once again, Oly will be fundraising for environmental charities. Clean Jurassic Coast CIC and Oceans to Earth CIC stand to benefit, as does Andrew ‘Frosty’ Frost from Turn the Tide. Frosty clears rubbish from the Cornish coast and is in need of a bigger boat to enable him to continue his mission safely.

Oly said: “Plastic pollution is widespread, and I have an overwhelming urge to do as much as I can to clean it up and implement change. I’m fortunate enough to work closely with Clean Jurassic Coast CIC and Oceans To Earth CIC. We carry out vital work along the Jurassic coastline and in local education. This year’s swim will be aimed at raising awareness about the devastating impact we are having on the planet.”

To support Roy, visit kayakingforcharity.co.uk To support Oly, go to projectplanet.earth/ iowswim/

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Both estate agents and vendors have said that a modernised garage door has had a ‘significant’ impact on helping to sell a property. As well as increasing curb appeal and online stand out, you can also save money on energy costs, so it really does pay to update them from every angle.

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CORRESPONDENCE To express your opinions or ideas about the community send your letters to letters@dorsetview.co.uk Unacceptable streamlining of planning services I read in your latest Viewpoint Magazine, (July), that due to the boom in the DIY industry, plus the fact that council staff have had to work within Covid restrictions, there is an eight-week backlog to validate new planning applications. And I note that this has resulted in a ‘streamlining’ of the service meaning from 1 July the council are going to stop sending out neighbour notification letters unless required to do so by legislation.

Additionally, those submitting planning applications (the applicants) now have to display their own site notices and are being asked to photograph the notice in situ and confirm the date it was erected.

I have already been affected by the lack of a neighbour notification and want to draw your readers’ attention to my experience.

I live in West Moors and it happened to me in June. My new next-door neighbour mentioned in April that he would be putting in a planning application but I did not receive a neighbour notification or see a site notice go up.

Luckily someone told me to look on the Dorset Council planning portal online and I found the application, and requested a neighbour notification. It did not come through. I rang the council again and at last one was sent. It was so late the date for objections had to be extended. The council advised me that the neighbour should have posted a site notice. I searched the area and found it right at the end of the road on a telegraph pole nowhere near the property it related to.

If neighbour notifications don’t go out and site notices are not posted correctly, there is a risk that Dorset Council residents, like myself, will have no knowledge of a when a planning application has been submitted, unless they are continually checking online. Not everyone has a computer. As a Dorset Council taxpayer, I feel that the streamlined planning service is unacceptable and will lead to applications being ‘pushed’ through without proper consultation.

I was lucky enough to have been forewarned about the application, but others may not get the luxury of such an alert.

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Save our Hayloft The Hayloft is one of Christchurch’s precious jewels – a not for-profit art gallery run by CADArts (Christchurch and District Arts).

After 20 years, when the Hayloft has welcomed artists of all backgrounds and means to display their artwork and express their creativity, it is possible that this gem in the heart of Christchurch will be lost.

The landlord is looking to sell the property in the immediate future and has offered first refusal to CADArts but unfortunately this 40-year-old charity, made up of hundreds of local arts groups and individual artists, does not have the funds available and is therefore hoping to raise the money by a grant and Crowd Funding. A page has been set up at www.kickstarter.com/projects/ stevedocherty/save-the-hayloft and donations can be made until the end of August.

The Hayloft has survived many changes in the area, but now we have a live-or-die challenge that the building is to be sold immediately.

This means the gallery would be lost and given over to another purpose such as a coffee shop. CADArts are calling on anyone who wants to see Christchurch thrive as a vibrant and multi-faceted place, to support this not-forprofit art gallery.

The gallery is one of the oldest buildings in Christchurch, originally attached to a farmhouse believed to date back to the pre-1800s. It has become a much-loved arts centre for artists and visitors. To lose it now would be to lose the last individual arts venue in Christchurch and possibly become yet another private dwelling or coffee shop.

If we succeed in our goal, we will not only be able to have a centre of operations for CADArts so that we can reboot our offering to the arts scene in Christchurch (and the local districts), we will also have a shining venue for the next generation of artists to bring soulfulness and creativity to the town. We will strive to show artists young and old, of every background, and those who would not otherwise have the means to hire a gallery space or put on a show.

Our fundraiser organiser is Stephen Docherty and he can be contacted on 07909 958652 or email him s@stephendocherty.com.

Linda Patterson, Chairman, Christchurch and District Arts

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Competition winners Congratulations to Janet Spink from Wimborne, who was the winner of the Shooting Stars over Bluebell Cliff competition from the June 2021 issue of Dorset View. She was delighted when the book dropped through her letterbox.

The winner of the Euro 2020 competition was Tim Sque from Broadstone who correctly predicted that Italy would win the tournament. He wins £70 to spend at The George in Fordingbridge.

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