Ferndown Matters Autumn 2015 by Dorset View

Issue 28

Autumn 2015

INSIDE THIS ISSUE New councillors at Ferndown Town Council Ferndown in Bloom’s Results The Royal British Legion Defibrillator installation Ferndown and West Moors Remembrance Programme 2015 Ferndown Christmas Tree Lights switch on Photo © Kay Browning

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New councillors

AT FERNDOWN TOWN COUNCIL

Councillor Matt Jones

Councillor Lawrence Wilson

Councillor David Andrews

Matt is aged 23 years and has lived in Ferndown most of his life apart from a short stay in Barcelona for three months

Lawrence was born locally and has lived all of his life in Ferndown

David was born in Boscombe and educated at St Luke's, Winton and Moordown, and Bournemouth Grammar Schools

e attended Hampreston First school and Ferndown Middle and Upper schools. Matt has many hobbies including keeping fit, tennis and the occasional fishing trip. He loves reading and has spent a lot of time studying to become a Councillor. Matt works in a lumber mill crafting wood to order, requiring precision and careful use of large machinery. Matt wants to help Ferndown become a beacon for other towns, a thriving community and the pinnacle of social acceptance for both young and old.

e attended all three Ferndown schools and, whilst growing up, was a member of a number of activity groups such as Beavers, Cubs and the A.T.C. He also attended many different clubs at Ferndown Leisure Centre. Lawrence has done a variety of jobs over the years and is currently an evening Supervisor and Duty Manager at a large retail store in Bournemouth. Lawrence has many interests which include history, politics both national and local, and all aspects of nature. As a Town Councillor and a Member of the Planning Committee Lawrence will put the concerns and wishes of the local people at the top of his agenda.

avid served in the Royal Navy between 1956 and 1973. His connections to Ferndown started in 1973 when he changed to a career in Financial Services. He joined the Ferndown Royal British Legion in the mid70s. He is currently the Branch President. He is also the last surviving founder member, of the Ferndown Royal Naval Association which was commissioned in 1981. When he retired he lived in Malta for eight years and became the Chairman of St Pauls Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group of the British Residents Association and served on the National Council. He also formed a sub group of the RBL. David is interested in all sports; particularly cricket, having played in Ferndown for many years. He wants to encourage more young people to the area as well as look after the interests of the elderly residents within the community.

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Picture shows Sophie, the Countess of Wessex being invited to ‘pop round any time’ by John Hanrahan, with Cllr Steve Lugg.

The Countess of Wessex visits the Heatherlands Estate East Dorset District Council Chairman, Steve Lugg, Escort Cathy Lugg and current Mayor of Ferndown Julie Robinson were amongst those whom welcomed Sophie, Countess of Wessex to the Heatherlands Centre and Hopscotch Pre-school on Wednesday 23rd September. The Countess landed by helicopter on the town council’s Ford Lane Recreation Ground before being enchanted by the pupils at the pre-school, and then enjoying a Jitsu demonstration. She followed this by having lunch with volunteers before Cllr Steve Lugg thanked her for the visit, and the Countess unveiled a plaque to commemorate her time at the Centre.

HOW TO REPORT A POTHOLE

Anyone can report a pothole, and the more that get reported, the better condition our roads are in. Please help us make Ferndown pothole free! Simply go online and Google ‘report a pothole Dorset for you’ and you will be redirected to the page. Click on ‘report a pothole’ and away you go. Add a picture from your smartphone or tablet if you want, and you can use the interactive map or search by road name. You will get a reference for every report so you can track it. If you don’t have the Internet, just ring Dorset Direct on 01305 221020 and make your report that way. The same goes for overhanging vegetation, flooding, pavement problems and other highways issues.

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Calling all retailers!

Although it does not seem such a distant memory since we were enjoying warmer summer weather, the seasons are already changing. Cooler weather and darker evenings are fast approaching as we progress from Autumn into Winter As we all know, the busiest time is in the festive season of December. We would like to add some festive cheer to our Ferndown Community by installing a Christmas tree in the town centre. We are appealing to all retailers for potential sponsors to enable us to provide this.

IF YOU CAN ASSIST IN ANY WAY: Please contact Ferndown Town Council on (01202) 892 249 or e-mail: assistant@ferndown.gov.uk

Any sponsorship would be greatly appreciated.

Ringwood Road Tree

sponsored by Haskins

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Develop your skills with Citizens Advice DO YOU HAVE SOME SPARE TIME ON WEEKDAYS BETWEEN 9.30AM AND 5PM? Would you like to make a difference to your local community and help other people overcome their problems? If so, read on! East Dorset Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is looking for volunteers. You will need to be self-motivated and able to give us one or two days per week. In return we will give you a supportive learning environment and experience of an advice giving service that is widely respected and valued. After initial training you could be advising people on how to deal with their problems within two months.

For more details please phone 01202 857100 (answerphone out of hours) or Email: manager@eastdorsetcab.org.uk “Training for advice work gives you the satisfaction of helping others, by working with a friendly team, using and developing your life skills, and helping improve how society works” says Advice Manager Pat Temple. “This is your opportunity to find out more.”

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Live: Ferndown 2016 is now up and running

ach month September, October and November and January, February, March 2016 will see the Sunday Club take place in the bar at the Barrington Centre, admission free. Local artists will compete for the right to be Live: Ferndown Winner 2016, as Emma-Jane Toop did this year (pictured). Each audition winner gets a cash prize of £75, as voted on by the audience. September’s finalists were winner Amy Williams, and runners up Del Satterthwaite and Lucy Jarvis. Tickets are also on sale for our Christmas Special at just £2, taking place on Sunday 6th December in the Theatre. Get your tickets, and get on board this amazing fun competition for local talent.

Christians

against poverty Town Council Offices – Anton Klapka

Opening hours Ferndown Town Council office hours have been changed due to a key member of staff’s convalescence.

OPENING HOURS TO THE PUBLIC ARE

10 – 2 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Up-to-date details can be found on our website www. ferndown.gov.uk. The phones will be manned as usual.

KGV playing field

GATE CLOSURE

KGV Fields have changed to Winter opening hours: Mon – Thu

8am – 4.30pm

Fri

8am – 4pm

Weekends

9am – 5pm

Turbary Resource Centre is the home of the Bus Stop Club, a local charity dedicated to helping people in crisis all across East Dorset. Recently they were commended for their work by HRH Princess Sophie Countess of Wessex, on her recent visit to Heatherlands Community Centre CAP Money is a money management course run over 3 weeks, for anyone who would like to get on track with budgeting and money management. CAP stands for Christians Against Poverty, and it is for absolutely anyone who would like to get on track with budgeting and money management you could be working, looking for work, a fulltime mum or dad, or be retired. As long as you have an income of some sort, the 3-week course will help you to build a budget and get you back in control of your finances. You can even take a friend along if you like!

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The course is FREE, all you have to do is contact Susan on 07866 692528 and book your place. Or you can book online at www.capuk. org. The next course is running on Tuesday evenings 10, 17 and 24th November 7 - 9pm at Turbary Resource Centre, Corbin Avenue, Ferndown BH22 8AE. (behind Hope Church free car parking).

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Fast response moves a step closer

FOR THE FERNDOWN COMMUNITY The Royal British Legion Club in Ferndown launched its latest Community project with the installation of a community Defibrillator back in June. More recently on 2nd September a defibrillator awareness training course was extremely well attended by members of the local community. The training was run in conjunction with local Community Heartbeat Trust representative Dave Laut

he organiser Brian Wells from the Legion Club said, "We wanted to get a wider community interest and understanding of what to do and how to save a life. Dave was excellent with his simple explanation of what was required. We were also able to provide guidance to other clubs and associations who were considering purchasing units from the Community Heartbeat Trust or other organisations. We can run another future event for those who missed out today if the residents within the community contact us with their details. Our sincere thanks to the Heartbeat Charity for their professional follow through and delivery of our equipment and training." In addition to seeing the defibrillator in action, attendees also had the opportunity to brush up on their first response emergency first aid skills. June Jones, who attended the seminar commented, “What a very well organised and informative session this was. It’s good to have had a reminder about CPR and to see how it is linked to using the defibrillator.” Brian Wells from the Club commented "We have been working with a number of organisations to help fund this very worthwhile community project. We hope it never has to be used; however, the defibrillator when used in good time can aid and improve the chances

Councillor John Wilson presenting a cheque from his DCC fund to Brian Wells of RBL Ferndown to help with the project funding.

of recovery from a cardiac arrest from just 3% to over 60%. This has to be good for the community. On behalf of the Club may I say we are indebted to our contributors who helped us achieve our funding target for the purchase of this unit from the Community Heartbeat Trust. A particular thanks must go to Councillors Steve Lugg, John Wilson, Ferndown & Wimborne Lions, Ferndown Royal Naval Association, R.E.M.E, Fleet Air Arm, RBL Club committee, Ferndown Strollers Cricket Club and Johnson Electrical Ferndown. Without their help, this project would never have been completed. We all owe them a very big “thank you". The defibrillator is a small battery powered unit that when

used can help cardiac arrest suffers recover and provide a vital medical service to those in need. The use of this particular unit is video and voice led, which means that any person can use it to save lives. The South West Ambulance Authority have a list of all defibrillators locations for community use and when you call 999 you will be directed to the nearest unit if within a reasonable distance. Following a cardiac arrest the chance of survival decreases by 23% per minute. It is therefore very important medical treatment starts as soon as possible. The UK Resuscitation Council suggests an AED should be available wherever medical treatment is more than 5 minutes away. In practical terms this means the whole of the UK.

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EST MOORS W & N W DO RN FE REMEMBRANCE PROGRAMME 2015 11.00am:

Town Centre Precinct Ferndown

SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER: WEST PARLEY SERVICE 10.50am:

West Parley Memorial Hall

ER : REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMB ice 10.30am: 10.45am: 10.00am: 2.15pm: 3.00pm:

West Moors Parade & Serv St.Ives Church Service Hampreston Church Service Ferndown Parade - Peter Grant Way down Service - St. Mary’s Church, Fern

WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER: 10.45am:

Open Air Service RBL Garden of Remembrance Church Road, Ferndown.

y Appeal Organiser Wreaths available from the Popp via RBL on or m et.co ntern @bti at setchfield4 01202 877706

On Sunday 8th November the Mayor of Ferndown, Councillor Julie Robinson, together with the Royal British Legion and Sea Cadets Band will lead the Remembrance Parade from King George’s Field to St Mary’s Church, Ferndown. The Parade, which will start at 2:30pm, will march down Peter Grant Way then turn right into Church Road arriving at the church at 2:50pm. Peter Grant Way and Church Road will be closed at this time to traffic. The roads will be marshalled and vehicles allowed to join the road from adjacent roads once the parade has past. Everyone is very welcome to attend the Remembrance Service at St Mary’s Church at 3pm where we will commemorate the fallen and remember those who fought for our freedom during the two World Wars. We also mourn and honour those who have lost their lives in more recent conflicts. Following the service the Mayor will take the Salute from the dais outside the Royal British Legion. The return Parade from the church back to KGV at 4pm will also close the roads for approximately 20 minutes.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PETER GRANT WAY AND PART OF CHURCH ROAD, FERNDOWN FOR A REMEMBRANCE PARADE, 8TH NOVEMBER 2015: Ref. 15/1089 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH ROAD WAITING OR LOADING AND UNLOADING For the purpose of a Remembrance Parade, DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL has issued a Notice under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to prohibit the use of Peter Grant Way and part of Church Road, Ferndown by cyclists, horse riders and all mechanically propelled vehicles, except those taking part in the event.

On Sunday, 8th November 2015 between 2.30pm and 2.50pm then 4.00pm and 4.20pm There will be no specified alternative route for diverted traffic on this occasion. Marshals will be stationed at strategic points to ensure only those taking part in the Remembrance Parade and emergency vehicles have access.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT PLEASE CONTACT: Event Organiser: Grant Parrott Tel: 01202 877706

Mike Harries, Director for Environment and the Economy, Dorset County Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ 12

Any Person who uses or permits the use of Peter Grant Way and Church Road, Ferndown in contravention of the notice will be liable on summary conviction to a ﬁne not exceeding £1,000

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SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER: POPPY APPEAL LAUNCH

Remembrance Sunday Parade

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s a m t s i r h C n w o Fernd n o h c t i w Tree Lights s

SWITCH ON DATE

28 NOV 2015

By Janine Pulford, mags4dorset

Photos © mags4dorset

ollowing last year’s successful Christmas lights switch-on in Ferndown, the town’s Chamber of Commerce is planning another magical programme of street entertainment. The event will make the town sparkle on 28 November. From midday, acts will include Gugge 2000 in their bright bumblebee colours playing lively Guggenmusik,

and solo artist Jenny Oag. There will be Christmas carols by Studio One, stalls and amusements and Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without mince pies and mulled wine, which will be available from the Chamber’s stall. Chamber members will also be selling raffle tickets for a fabulous Christmas hamper. As luck would have it, Santa will be in Ferndown on the same day! The Barrington Theatre manager Andy Bryant has promised to pull out all the stops to provide Father Christmas with a fabulous grotto where he can meet the children. And as the evening draws in at around 5pm, the Christmas tree lights will be switched on to ensure the Ferndown sparkle continues into the night.

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Ferndown & District Historical Society The society was formed in August 1987 with the purpose of recording and preserving the history of Ferndown. Since then we have collected records and artefacts covering many aspects of the town’s history and these are held at The Priest’s House Museum in Wimborne

owever, as a Historical Society, we do not focus solely on local history, but offer to our members and visitors, talks by speakers who cover a wide range of topics with a historical content. These talks are designed to enlighten and entertain. Indeed, in terms of relatively local interest, this year we have already enjoyed talks on Hengistbury Head, Ringwood’s Railways and Dorset Victoria Crosses. On a wider note a retired Beefeater gave The Historical Society an insight into the history

of the Tower of London. Over the next few months they look forward to hearing about, among others, Music at the Cinema 1927-1945; Thomas Hardy’s Dorset and The Cerne Giant. These are a flavour of the subjects on offer, but you are welcome to peruse the full programme which is displayed in the Historical Society’s cabinet in The Barrington Centre. The cabinet also houses a small selection of photographs of Ferndown from days gone by and this display is changed from time

to time, so is well worth a look. Ferndown and District meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7.30pm in the Conference Room of the Barrington Centre. Membership costs only £13 per person for the year and this covers admission to all of the meetings throughout the year, including tea/coffee and biscuits during the interval, as well as a news sheet which is issued twice yearly. Nonmembers are welcome to attend for an admission fee of £2, which includes the refreshments.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CHAIRMAN, KEN COOK,

ON 01202 890084 OR EMAIL kchipo42@gmail.com

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Meetings of the Town Council Meeting dates may be subject to change â&#x20AC;&#x201C; IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND ANY MEETING, PLEASE CHECK THE DATE AND TIME on the agenda displayed on Council noticeboards or by telephoning the Council Office on 01202 892249

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Barrington Centre

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Barrington Centre

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Barrington Centre

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KGV Management

KGV Pavilion

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Meetings, other than those of the Personnel Committee, are normally open to the public.

WHERE IN FERNDOWN?

Just for fun

can you guess where this prominent feature is: (Answer on page: 30)

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Ferndown in Bloom’s

WINNING BUNCH

Report by Janine Pulford, mags4dorset

The winners of Ferndown in Bloom 2015, sponsored by Haskins Garden Centres, were presented with their awards on 23 September at Haskins in Ferndown Barrie and Sheila Smith of Mayfield Close won the Best Front Garden and received the prestigious shield and £100 gift card from Haskins. Judges led by Cllr Lyn Ovens gave the Smiths’ garden the winning score for its brilliant use of colour and features. The garden also won the competition two years ago, so Ferndown In Bloom’s chairman Jean Read was delighted to revisit and congratulate the winners with Matt Hill from Haskins. The formal presentation evening took place at Haskins Restaurant on 23 September.

Tallest sunflower

This year’s competition, sponsored jointly by Haskins Garden Centre at Longham and mags4dorset, produced some incredible entries. Some were spindly, some were flower heavy and some were like Jack’s beanstalk and disappeared into the sky. The winning entry measured a massive 13’ 8” and was nurtured by Val Briggs and her husband Doug. “It’s the second time we’ve entered and we really watered the sunflowers well and fed them. We are learning more as we go along,” said Val. She and Doug are passionate about their garden, so it’s not surprising that Val has taken four prizes in this year’s Ferndown in Bloom competition. The next tallest sunflower was grown by Malcolm Ovens. His reached 11’ 9” and a special mention must go to Ron Copp who lost his leg 18 months ago, but took up the challenge to grow the tallest sunflower. His plants reached for the sky, but didn’t meet the lofty heights of the winning contender. Had their been a prize for the biggest sunflower heads, it would have gone to Paula Fleckney from West Moors who grew three head-and-foliage-heavy monsters.

Results

Best Front Garden – 1st Barrie and Sheila Smith; 2nd Mr & Mrs Setterthwaite, Glenwood Way; 3rd Val Briggs, Dorset Avenue Best Small Garden, Patio or Balcony (non-commercial) – 1st Mr & Mrs Kennedy, Elfin Drive; 2nd Val Briggs; 3rd Homelands Garden Club c/o Ron Pearce, Homelands House Best First Time entry – 1st Mr & Mrs Setterthwaite; 2nd K Bates, Locksley Drive. Photographic Competition on the theme ‘Life in the Garden’ – 1st Sue Page; 2nd Ros Norris; 3rd Val Briggs Best Business, Retail, Commercial or Public House sponsored by mags4dorset – Royal British Legion, Ferndown who won a half page business profile in 4Dorset worth £350. Schools Competition run by Haskins to design a leaﬂet for next year – 1st Jake Cross, Parley First School won £100 for his school; 2nd Chloe Pitts, Ferndown First School won £50 for her school Tallest Sunﬂower Competition sponsored jointly by mags4dorset and Haskins – 1st Mrs Val Briggs, 2nd Malcolm Ovens

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GREAT NEWS FOR UDDENS AND CANNON HILL

015 had been a busy year for the Ringwood team of The Forestry Commission. They tackled rhododendrons along Udden’s Drive that had been taking over from the native woodland plants and trees for quite a few years! Not only does the invasive poisonous plant threaten the native flora and fauna, it was a regular hideout for anti-social behaviour and attracted large volumes of fly-tipped waste. Considerable staff, contractor and volunteers’ time had been spent clearing up the beautiful natural resource for the local community to enjoy. The Ringwood team engaged with the police community support officer for the beat area in an attempt to step up patrols, clamp down, and catch those responsible for the inappropriate activities! The Ringwood team will be planting supplementary hazel and will promote natural regeneration of the existing trees. In time this will encourage much-loved mammals like dormice to create their homes in this improved environment. The area is also home to some shy reptiles such as the rare smooth snake and sand lizard; the recent works bring great benefits in terms of forest edge habitat.

In addition to the large scale rhododendron removal, the Ringwood team have been working closely with the friends of Uddens and Cannon Hill. Working together in collaboration they have given access points to the forest some good old TLC by installing new signs, along with the friends’ information boards as part of the bid to encourage and welcome visitors to the plantations. We need members of the public to keep their eyes open for any criminal activity such as fly-tipping and littering. Do not put yourself in danger, just call 999 and report to the police or 101 if it is a non-emergency.

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Your Town Council Town Clerk - Mrs Vanessa Ricketts The Barrington Centre, Penny’s Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH Tel: 01202 892249 Email: enquiries@ferndown.gov.uk

Your Ferndown Town Councillors Links Ward: Cllr. Ms P M Cooper Cllr. Mrs J Robinson Cllr. L L R Wilson

12 Corbin Avenue, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 8AZ 18 Medway Road, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 8UX 163 Leeson Drive, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 9TL

Tel: 01202 896676 Tel: 07513 578177 Tel: 07793 440765

Central Ward: Cllr. M R Parkes Cllr. J A Muggleton Mr M R Jones

36 Dorset Avenue, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 8HW 292 Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 9AS 59 Amberwood Road, FERDNWON, Dorset BH22 9JT

Tel: 01202 861858 Tel: 01202 872975 Tel: 01202 894631

Central North Ward: Cllr. S M Lugg Cllr. D M J Andrews

34 Kingsway, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 9QW TBC

Tel: 01202 872066

Hampreston & Longham Ward: Cllr. L Ovens 357 Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 9AE Tel: 01202 896701 Cllr. P Lucas 14 Landford Gardens, Throop, BOURNEMOUTH, Dorset BH8 0PH Tel: 01202 533765 Cllr. P H Graham 36 Portland Road, BOURNEMOUTH, Dorset BH9 1NQ Tel: 07939 501674 Stapehill Ward: Cllr. N J Wellstead

36 Wimborne Road West, WIMBORNE, Dorset BH21 2DP

Tel: 01202 880705

Ameysford Ward: Cllr. J L Baxter Cllr. Mrs C A Lugg Cllr. F W Worth

Greenacres, Angel Lane, Longham, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 9DZ 34 Kingsway, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 9QW 156 Leeson Drive, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 9QQ

Tel: 01202 897884 Tel: 01202 872066 Tel: 01202 895923

Links South Ward: Cllr. T Cordery Cllr. Mrs J Read

79 Dorset Avenue, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 8HL 288 Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 9AS

Tel: 01202 876293 Tel: 01202 875926

We are keen to hear your comments

Please feel free to contact us - we are listening!

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Where in Ferndown: Sculpture with hole (for want of a better description) – Along entrance road to Haskins Garden Centre, left hand side as you enter 30

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