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Volume 43, Issue 5

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Opposition builds to Snails Lane development at Blashford

TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham is backing a campaign to oppose the building of 143 houses – including 50 per cent affordable housing and public © Ted Sansom open space - on the Blashford Wet Meadows in Snails Lane, just north of Ringwood. In a video on Facebook the wildlife expert said he was passionate about the New Forest. “This area is an important wildlife colony and is not the sort of place for new houses,” he said, adding that the site is on the flood plain and that at times it was a metre deep in water. Continued on page 22...

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Change. Some people embrace it – others fear it. Nationally, whatever the outcome of the Brexit negotiations the country will face huge changes. Here in Dorset, local government re-organisation, which will see the nine local authorities become two unitary authorities from 1 April, will certainly affect residents in one way or another. Voting for these new authorities, in addition to town and parish councils, takes place on Thursday 2 May. If people hadn’t sought change, society wouldn’t have evolved to its present technological level. However, most of us at some time resent change being foisted upon us. Personally I dread taking delivery of a new household appliance as I know I should familiarise myself with a plethora of new buttons. However, instead of taking the sensible course of action and wading through the instruction booklet I try to muddle through and probably never get to grips with the machine’s full capabilities. The same applies to a new car. When I traded in my Mitsubishi recently for a Volvo, the salesman asked me how I had liked the Japanese car. I said it was fine, but lacked a light in the boot. “Really?” he questioned, opening the boot and locating the switch. I hadn’t learned my lesson, because the first time I took out the new car, I drove along with both the air conditioning and the heated seat on! However, there is one change we all welcome. The arrival of snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils, telling us that spring is almost here.

Marilyn Barber News editor

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Claim your Pension Credit before The Centre is now open it is too late East Dorset District Council‘s project to refurbish The Centre at Ferndown is now complete. The Centre on Barnes Road at the Heatherlands Estate has undergone a major transformation with the creation of three large halls, updated kitchen areas and the addition of a first floor. Cllr Julie Robinson, ward councillor for Ferndown, said, “The project is a terrific success. The refurbishment is amazing and it’s great news for local residents that the Centre was completed on time and within budget. Everyone will be able to benefit from the services the Centre will offer and the community spaces that will be available for hire.” Chris Akaidere, business development manager of AKA Building Services Ltd, the company contracted to complete the refurbishment, said, “The internal layout of the Centre has been completely redesigned and we are so pleased and privileged to have played our role in this refurbishment. “It isn’t often that a community centre gets such a high specification refurbishment and it is great to see local residents’ reaction to the transformation.” Officially reopened by the chairman of East Dorset District Council, Cllr Toni Coombs earlier this year, the Centre is home to Hopscotch Nursery and will now host a variety of local services including Dorset Healthcare Consultations, Children’s Service family neighbourhood zone sessions, as well as providing four rooms that can be hired seven days a week. To find out more visit www.thecentreferndown.co.uk

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If you are in a relationship where one of you is over pensionable age and the other is not and you are on a low income, you may be eligible for Pension Credit to top up your income. You should apply as soon as possible because the rules are changing on 15 May. After this date any couple where one member is under pensionable age will have to apply for Universal Credit instead and the top up will be much less. Here is an example: Roger is 65 and has just reached retirement age. His wife, Pat, is 59 and does not work. Their Housing Association rent is £150 a week. Weekly he is entitled to £164.35 new state pension and they will receive £150 for Housing Benefit and £84.45 Pension Credit – totalling £398.80 a week. If they claimed Universal Credit instead – which includes money for housing - they would receive their pension and £100.78 Universal Credit – totalling £265.13 a week. They would also be subject to the bedroom tax if applicable. To claim Pension Credit phone 0800 99 1234 or call Citizens Advice on 0344 245 1291 for more information.

Jitsu Club returns ‘home’

Ferndown Jitsu Club has returned ‘home’ and has started training at the Centre on Barns Road on the Heatherlands Estate. If you or your children are interested in JuJitsu, just pop in any Wednesday evening around 6.30pm to say hello and have a look around.

New community facilities for Broadstone St John’s Church in Broadstone is planning to provide facilities for the wider community - and local people are to have the chance to look at the exciting plans. They will be on view in church throughout the morning on Saturday 23 March, when St John’s is throwing open its doors at 7pm with a Wine and Canape Reception. Contact the Parish Office on 01202 697641 or email admin@ stjohnschurchbroadstone.org.uk for a free ticket. Two thirds of the funding is secured, and the church is launching a fundraising and information campaign for the remaining £350,000 to enable the work to begin on the project.

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Charity of the Year

John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation

JTYAF helping young people to ‘climb as high as they can dream’ Here at the John Thornton Young SLSC received £1,200 Achievers Foundation we’re so grateful to MAGS4DORSET for this monthly column and the opportunity to bring you up to date with our news. Since last month we have been busy sending out awards to local young people with over £10,000 supporting 17 youngsters, four whole school projects and one group, the Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC). A cheque for £1,200 has been sent to SLSC, a group of voluntary beach lifesavers teaching members from 7+years beach lifesaving and first aid. They applied for funding to purchase a surf ski. These are now used worldwide for surf lifesaving and will offer the young lifesavers a new challenge and an ideal introduction to the different skills of being on a craft in the water. With the help of JTYAF funding, nine young people from Dorset will also be able to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Bursaries to cover the cost of registration fees, expedition costs and essential equipment such as walking boots, will give them the chance to take part in this world leading youth achievement award. Other awards have included funding for individual violin tuition for seven talented musicians with the Coda Fiddle Orchestra and support for students at Beaucroft Foundation School, St Michael’s Middle School, Parley First School and Ferndown First School. The upcoming JTYAF Awards Ceremony at Ferndown Upper School is our favourite day of the year. It’s a privilege to be able to meet the students receiving awards and hear about their ambitions and plans for the future. We’ll bring you news on that next month. The aim of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is to encourage and assist young people to ‘climb as high as they can dream.’ Whatever their dream, we hope to help them achieve it. Linda Thornton JTYAF For more information about the JTYAF, our forthcoming events and how you can get involved, please visit our website at www.jtyaf.org

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Apply for funding from £1m scheme Anthony Ogogo

Groups working with under 18s could London 2012 Olympic be in with a chance of winning a share bronze medallist of £1million thanks to a major scheme launched by Persimmon Homes South Coast. The Building Futures scheme aims to support community groups across three categories: sports, education and arts, and health. Persimmon Homes is an official partner of Team GB as it prepares for Tokyo 2020 and beyond. Matt Paine, managing director for Persimmon Homes South Coast, said, “We are looking for groups, charities and individuals who have amazing ideas on how to spend the big cash prizes to come forward. We will consider anything from new clubhouses and kit, to education and arts centres, research and support.” A total of 128 grants of £1,000 will be awarded across Persimmon’s 32 regional businesses to improve facilities and the delivery of vital grassroots community projects. Three initiatives will go on to win £100,000 each through a national award scheme voted on by the public and there will be second and third prizes. The winners will be named at a gala dinner for finalists in October. To find out more about or to apply visit www.persimmonhomes.com/building-futures/

New development at business centre A new car dealership for Porsche is to be constructed at Peartree Business Centre at Cobham Road, Ferndown. The building will house a showroom, MOT testing area and a workshop. A total of 45 full time staff will be employed on the premises and there will be 145 parking spaces on the site. The proposal did not meet with the approval of Ferndown Town Council who put forward a number of objections. These included concerns about loss of trees and noise from the workshop and fears that an ecology report had not been fully undertaken. The scheme was approved at the recent East Dorset District Council planning committee.

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New town council to be created Wimborne, Ferndown and Verwood have town councils and now Christchurch is to have one, following the merger of Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole Daniel Lucas councils on 1 April. Daniel Lucas, the current principal planning lawyer for Christchurch and East Dorset Councils, has been appointed as the town clerk. Daniel said, “I am really looking forward to this new challenge. Christchurch is a wonderful town, steeped in history and heritage, and I am very proud to have been appointed to this position. “I’m looking forward to supporting the ambitions of the new town council, which will provide a strong voice for Christchurch residents.” Daniel Lucas will bring a wealth of experience to the role. He has been working for Christchurch and East Dorset Councils for a year and was previously at Eastleigh Borough, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Havant Borough and Waverley Borough councils. He has also been an ombudsman for the Financial Ombudsman Service for three years. The brand new town council for Christchurch will officially launch on 1 April, with the first election to the new council taking place on 2 May.

Valognes garden transfer

Wimborne’s Valognes Garden is to be transferred from the district council to Wimborne Town Council subject to consultation. Wimborne is twinned with Valognes. However, as it unlikely the transfer will be made before 1 April, it will be continued under the new authority. Several assets have already been transferred to the town council.

Sale not imminent for former council offices Although in October 2016 East Dorset District Council agreed the sale of its former offices at Furzehill a number of issues relating to the site have emerged which need resolving before the preferred bidder is prepared to exchange contracts. The issues include resolving a right of way dispute, ecological surveys, site drainage, an existing lease of part of the land, Japanese Knotweed and historical covenants. The sale will not now take place during the existence of EDDC and so it will be the new Dorset Council – which comes into being on 1 April - which will complete the sale of the site.

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FAMILY LAW FROM THE HEART Family law is something many people need at some point in their lives. But it’s also one of the most daunting steps to take. Here at Dutton Gregory Solicitors, all our family team offer a personal service, built on understanding and supporting you. We speak to Pauline Ellis, Family Solicitor about her experience, and focus on client care. Hi Pauline, tell us a bit more about yourself… Hi! I’m a Senior Associate Solicitor & Mediator at Dutton Gregory Solicitors. I offer all aspects of Family Law, including; divorce, separation, civil partnership breakdown, finances and all children matters. How would you describe your work ethic? I work extremely hard for my clients, and strive to achieve the best outcome for each of them. It’s incredibly important to me that my clients feel listened to. I offer proactive advice to support them through difficult times, legally and emotionally. I work closely with legal, financial and therapeutic practitioners so my clients always receive a complete service, tailored to them. What do you draw on for inspiration? My clients inspire me regularly, with the resilience and strength they demonstrate every single day. Self-inspiration comes from the very the core of my work - to help those in need. No one is strong all the time, and I’m proud to support my clients to that light at the end of the tunnel.

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Describe your work/life balance… A constant work in progress… I’m sure readers will agree it’s difficult to achieve this at times! I have an extremely supportive husband and fantastic network of friends which definitely helps keep things in balance. Dutton Gregory are really passionate about flexibility in our roles, which means I’m able to support my clients and still share quality time with my family, which is wonderful.

Pauline Ellis

And now for a fun question… If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why? Cornwall! I love our family holidays there, and spending time on the beach with my husband and children is a true source of happiness and wonderful memories for me. I find the sounds and sights of the sea such a calming and relaxing way to unwind and recharge. Pauline is based in Dutton Gregory’s Poole Office. For a confidential, personal conversation around your situation, call Pauline on 01202 441959 or email contact@duttongregory.co.uk

Finalists for Family Team of the Year – Winners announced 1st March!

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Poole Lifeboat Station has a new helm Suzie Jupp passed out as ‘helm’ after launching on exercise with an assessor and crewmembers Joe and Will on 14 February. She was put through the paces, with varying scenarios, testing her skill and boat handling. Her passion for all things lifeboat began as a child when she visited her grandparents who lived 200 yards or so from the Selsey Lifeboat Station. She recalls watching the lifeboat launch and the good vibe of being near a lifeboat station. Now working as a physiotherapist at Poole Hospital, Suzie joined the Poole lifeboat crew in 2012. Looking back, she wished she had of joined earlier and would tell anyone thinking about it to “just do it, join the crew. “I would really like to thank all of my colleagues who have helped me along the way, whether it be coming out on the boat or allowing me to go out and gain new skills and learn from the experience,” said Suzie. “I really do appreciate all their help.” Long-serving Poole helm Jonathan Clark said, “Suzie has worked really hard over the years and this has paid off, passing out as helm will benefit the station, she is a top asset on the boat and off the boat and it’s great that we now have another helm. Well done Suzie, the work really starts now.”

Trust funds talking newspaper Talbot Village Trust has donated £1,600 to Bournemouth & Wessex Talking Newspaper, a charity made up of volunteers who record themselves reading the local news and magazine features out loud for the blind and visually impaired. David Finnemore, chairman of Bournemouth & Wessex Talking Newspaper, said, “With the funds we have been able to start supplying memory sticks to our listeners, which are much easier for them to use. The grant has also enabled us to purchase an expensive, but essential, duplicating device that allows us to record onto the memory sticks.”

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Three more business champions for PFF Three further businesses are celebrating awards for becoming plastic free champions in Ferndown. Penny’s Café and Bar, Ferndown Florist and Eazy Garden Limited have worked hard to reduce their use of single use plastic. They join mags4dorset, Ferndown Pharmacy and Fernhill Care Home who have recently achieved the accolade. If you own a business in Ferndowns and can reduce Tom your use of single use plastic in at least Clark three ways, please get in touch and let Plastic Free Ferndown know as soon as you can. You can do this on the Plastic Free Ferndown Facebook page, by calling 01202 870270, or emailing PFF Community Leader Janine Pulford editorial@ mags4dorset.co.uk.

Nicole Langdown

Paula Jones, Penny’s

MASS UNWRAP AT SAINSBURY’S FERNDOWN SUNDAY 10 MARCH Plastic Free Ferndown (PFF) is working towards achieving plastic free status for the town under the guidelines laid down by award winning charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS). As part of PFF’s aims, there will be a Mass Unwrap in Ferndown on Sunday 10 March. The event is part of a national Mass Unwrap being held by SAS. It aims to be the biggest Mass Unwrap ever held in the UK and will be carried out at supermarkets around the country. To get involved locally, visit Sainsbury’s Ferndown between 10am and 12 noon on Sunday, 10 March to carry out your usual shopping. After paying for your goods at the till, proceed to the foyer where you can, if you wish, remove any unnecessary single use plastic from your items before leaving the shop. PFF volunteers will be there to help. Discarded plastic will be collected in a shopping trolley and returned to Sainsbury’s for recycling or disposal, after being photographed. You can take your own photos and post them on the PFF Facebook page, Tweet or post on Instagram. #massunwrap #plasticfreecommunities PFF extends thanks to Sainsbury’s Ferndown for its cooperation.

Eco warriors recycle with passion The eco committee at Ferndown First School are passionate about reducing plastic use and recycling as much plastic as they can. Already, parents are being asked to help the environment by packing their child’s lunchbox with reusable plastic pots rather than food bags or cling film.

The school has also introduced recycling boxes for the following: • Crisp packets – any crisp packet including multipack outer packaging. Don’t fold into triangles. • Baby food pouches – any baby food pouch and pouch caps as well as Ella brand snack packets. • Bread bags – any bread bag made of LDPE plastic. • Pens – any brand of pens, felt tips, marker, correction fluid pot, mechanical pencil, eraser pen.

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• Biscuit wrappers – Any biscuit, cracker or cake wrapper. • Bottle tops – Milk bottle tops, drinks bottle tops, cosmetic bottle tops and household • cleaning bottle tops. The plastic should be relatively clean. Items can be sent in with children from home for recycling and the public can drop them off too, at the school, during normal school hours.

Earn Plastic Free status for your school Schools are now being invited by the charity Surfers Against Sewage to work towards five objectives with the aim of gaining their school Plastic Free School status and receiving their very own wooden plaque to proudly display. To sign up visit www.sas.org.uk/plasticfree-schools/. Once registered they will receive their copy of the objectives as well as other resources and support.

Justin Dampney (right), and Peter Hardy, sales director, with the new shredder

The ‘ultra green’ recycling company Eco Sustainable Solutions has invested more than a half a million pounds in a new Untha shredder at its Parley site, which handles up to 65,000 tonnes of waste wood annually. The fuel is used for Eco’s onsite combined and heat plant (CHP) as well as a separate biomass burner in South Wales. Justin Dampney, operations director, said the shredder had the benefit of being selfpowered with electricity from Eco’s CHP. “Our operations are already environmentally friendly but this catapults us into the ‘ultra green’ league,” he said. “We’re effectively closing the renewable loop by turning waste into fuel to generate electricity which is partly used to power the shredder to process the waste “We’ve also stopped sending wood fuel for export to Sweden, reducing our carbon footprint, so it’s a win-win.” Eco is using the Untha XR3000 to shred wood waste into biomass fuel at a rate of 25 tonnes per hour. The company is expecting to save energy consumption and costs by up to 50 per cent thanks to the machine being powered by electricity. Eco has held the contract with Dorset Waste Partnership to handle the county’s food, wood and green waste since 2008.

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Beyond the Samovar

Beyond the Samovar by local author Janet Hancock is a gripping, engaging story of escape, love and loss. In 1919 a young British couple leave Baku, Azerbaijan. With their baby, they bluff and bribe their way across Bolshevik and White Russia to the port of Archangel. Only two of them board a British ship home. Author, Janet Hancock lives in a Victorian house in Dorset. She has taught English to Arab officers. Short stories have won or been placed in competitions, and published online and in anthologies. Janet enjoys choral singing and cultivating her courtyard garden.

Building for country park Although in the green belt, East Dorset District Council has grated permission for an agricultural building to be relocated on land east of the golf shop at Moors Valley Country Park. It will store equipment used at the country park.

Join the litter crusade Be part of 2019’s Year of Green Action by joining the annual litter clean-up this spring. The Year of Green Action encourages more people from all backgrounds to get involved in projects to improve the natural world, and this is a great chance to freshen up the forest. Groups, societies and businesses can organise their own litter picks, or encourage their members to sign up for one of the public events. Between 22 March and 23 April there will be plenty of litter picking events in the New Forest for people to join as part of the Great British Spring Clean, a national campaign led by Keep Britain Tidy. Search for a New Forest litter picking event at www. greatbritishspringclean.org.uk or visit www.newforest. gov.uk/springclean for details of how people can organise their own event.

Check into local club

Wimborne Chess club, which was established 40 years ago, is inviting local people to become members. It was founded by life president Tony Buckfield who still plays an active part in the club. Members play on a Wednesday night at Merley Community Centre and also have an informal Friday morning at the British Legion in Wimborne. The club has seven teams in the Bournemouth leagues and three in the Dorset leagues. There is also junior chess with a training session on a Saturday morning – 1st in each month - at the Wimborne library. More details on www.wimbornechessclub .org.uk

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Fjord travels Members of Verwood Afternoon TG enjoyed Mike Webber’s talk on ‘Norway’s Fabulous Fjords’ at their recent meeting. With accompanying slides, he took them on a trip beginning at Bergen and travelling north through Tromso and Hammerfest, with pretty wooden houses and beautiful churches, past the many majestic fjords, then through the Arctic Circle to the Land of the Midnight Sun and finally to Oslo. Member Janice Ballard was presented with a badge and certificate for her 50 years of membership of the Townswomen’s Guild.

Grant giving council Verwood Town Council award grants twice a year to local organisations in April and October. The purpose of any grant given is to support initiatives in the local community and to help create opportunities for the residents of the Parish of Verwood and Three Legged Cross. Applications will be considered for day-to-day running expenses or for a specific purpose. Any organisation that would like to apply for grant aid should contact Verwood Town Council by email: verwoodtc@btconnect.com or call 01202 820880. The deadlines for applications are 1 March and 1 September.

East Dorset District Council planning applications The authority has received an application to erect a chalet property at land adjacent to 55, Burnbake Road, Verwood. Having achieved outline permission, Pennyfarthing Homes have put in a reserved matters application for 43 properties – including affordable housing – on land north and south of Edmondsham Road, Verwood.

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The Curtain Cabin team

Cutting of the ribbon

Mayor Cllr Sandra Grove with Dawn in the new premises

The Curtain Cabin grows The new premises of The Curtain Cabin in Verwood, owned by interior designer Dawn Moses, were

officially opened by the town’s mayor, Cllr Sandra Grove on 15 February. The mayor said, "I've seen Curtain Cabin progress over the last 12 years from a tiny little shop. It's lovely to see Dawn's progress and superb for Verwood. I hope the Curtain Cabin is here for many years to come." The spacious new premises are in a prime spot, and include a shop and a workroom. There are many items for sale and swathes of materials to choose from including designs from Prestigious, Romo, Casedeco and Iliv. With hundreds of fabrics on display and a vast pattern book range, Dawn, together with her team can help design, select fabric and fit any look for window and room dressings, no matter how

unusual the shape, and no job is too small. As well as fabric, there are home accessories, small items of furniture, wall hangings and gifts. Having established a good reputation and undertaken numerous commercial projects, including the latest prestigious Southampton Harbour Hotel, The Curtain Cabin has an emphasis on personal service. Dawn has a dedicated team who take pride in their work and strive for the very best. Despite the shop getting larger, it still has that Aladdin’s cave type feel to it, so why not take a peek inside this Verwood treasure chest. The full team is Dawn, Rosie, Frances, Julie, Alison, Paula and Steve (pictured) and Paul, (who is not pictured)

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Homeless hostel sparks controversy Despite 18 representations from local residents, and concerns from the governors of Hillside School and the Crime Prevention Design Advisor for Dorset Police, a homeless hostel at the former St Gabriel’s care home looks likely to be going ahead in the heart of Verwood.

St Gabriel’s

The main objections were: • the loss of a community benefit as there is a need for care home facilities

Tidying up begins

• Impact on the character and safety of the area • Impact on neighbouring amenity in relation to safety, noise and overlooking. Specific safety concerns raised by Hillside First School, located 0.3 miles from the site, were: • how would the project be funded given EDDC will cease to exist in 2019? • bringing more homeless people to Verwood could give rise to increased social problems very close to the school • concerns about the local infrastructure to support the temporary residents. No objections were raised by Verwood Town Council. At a meeting on 16 January, East Dorset District Council planners recommended the committee to grant an application for the change of use of a care home to short term hostel/temporary accommodation. The applicant is East Dorset District Council, which has confirmed it will be the legal purchaser of the property. (After reorganisation on 1 April, the legal owner will be Dorset Council). The building has not been in use for around seven years and has become dilapidated and in need of minor alterations. Work has already started on tidying up some of the overgrown areas. The proposal will provide eight bedrooms, as per previous use, with a maximum occupancy of 16 residents for short-term occupancy (around six months). The property will be managed by the council’s housing service, but no staff will be resident on site. No pets or bicycle storage will be allowed. An informal local residents' group has expressed concern that there are no plans for permanent resident supervision. The group coordinator, John Tolley, has told Viewpoint that the group accepts that some people in the Verwood area become homeless through no fault of their own and need help.

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Tiny Tesla makes children’s unit less daunting What fun! Children can now travel from a ward at Poole Hospital to an operation in a ride-on electric car.

he mini Tesla is a smaller version of the Tesla Model S. It is designed for children aged three to eight years old and recreates the feel of a real Tesla with a rechargeable lithium ion battery, headlights, MP3 sound system and a horn. Donated by the UK branch of the Tesla Owners’ Group, after Poole Hospital Charity requested one for the unit, it was delivered by Tony Wootton, one of the group’s members, and his children, Faye and Joseph. Sophia Coleman was the first patient to get behind the wheel. “Driving it was so much fun,” said five-year-old Sophia, who was admitted to the children’s ward with a respiratory complaint. I really liked turning on the lights and reversing was fun too. “My brother Lucas is going to be so jealous when he finds out!”

From the left, Jo Milton, paediatrics department sister, Nicola Coleman, Sophia Coleman and Sally Smith

Sally Smith, a staff nurse on the children’s day ward said, “The car is going to be a really great way of decreasing any anxiety younger patients may have on their way to an operation. “It makes the journey exciting for the children and takes their mind off the fact that they’re in hospital.” The vehicle is one of a range of ways that the children’s unit is made less daunting for children, such as a playroom with books and toys and bright and colourful wall artwork.

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Awards for youth campaigners Young people in Dorset have been recognised for their efforts to help others.

orset Youth Council and a team of Dorset’s young researchers have won two regional (South West) awards. The team of young researchers has claimed the British Youth Council’s (BYC) Youth Voice Star Award for Young Campaigner of the Year and Dorset Youth Council has claimed best Youth-led Organisation or Project for its ‘Dorset Youth Voice Summit’ project. Both awards mean that young people from Dorset will be invited to London to take part in a national awards ceremony,

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for which both projects have now been shortlisted as a result of being a regional winner. Last year 24 of Dorset’s Young Researchers surveyed nearly 3,000 young people for their views on social isolation, their own aspirations and volunteering, before presenting their research to 87 decision-makers including local and national politicians, directors of services, budget holders, headteachers and businesses. As a result, a new staff member was hired to look at social isolation in young people with learning difficulties and disabilities and family information services have made their websites more youthfriendly. Also there has been a successful bid for funding to support building academic resilience in secondary schools, offer employability skill sessions, and create additional information and resources for parents, young people and schools to support their careers decision making.

Summer Solstice fundraiser Members of Broadstone Golf Club presented funds of £2,874.80 raised at their Summer Solstice Day to the chairman of Poole Hospital Cancer Treatment Trust, Stuart Dean, second from left. Also pictured are the captain of Broadstone Golf Club Dave Shenton, the organisers of the event Oliver Chappell and Gideon Hugo and the club professional Barry Mutter. Knighton Heath Golf Club won the event.

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Take to the Skies for Diverse Abilities Local disability charity, Diverse Abilities, is asking dare devil local supporters to take to the skies by taking part in a skydive or wing walk in aid of the charity that supports children and adults living with disabilities across Dorset. On 30 March, at Old Sarum Airfield in Salisbury, experience the feeling of freefalling 10,000ft or 15,000ft whilst attached to a professional instructor. You will then enjoy a magical five-minute parachute ride across the beautiful countryside, where the views include sites of prehistoric interest. If you are unable to make the date, alternative arrangements can be made. Or would you prefer to experience a one of kind thrill by taking on the wing walk on 2 June at Compton Abbas Airfield in Salisbury? Flown by a qualified wing walking display pilot, you will get the chance to complete flypasts, zoom climbs, steep dives and banks with speeds of up to 120mph. Sue Reid, events manager at Diverse Abilities, said, “Your once in a lifetime

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Outstanding result Colten Care’s Canford Chase in Branksome Park has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), making it in the top three per cent of care homes in England.

challenge will last for a short time, but for the people we support and their families their challenges can be for a lifetime. By signing up and raising funds, together we can transform lives and provide vital care and support to children and adults with physical and learning disabilities in Dorset. I was so excited by the wing walk challenge that I even signed up myself.” To join Team Diverse Abilities, please visit www.diverseabilities.org.uk/ events or call the fundraising team on 01202 718266.

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Quick and simple remedy to banish spider veins on the face Broken veins and spider veins on the face are very common. Some people feel they affect their appearance and confidence. They are small blood vessels in the skin typically measuring less than 1mm. Sun exposure is the main aggravating factor for their appearance, but other important causes are rosacea, smoking, steroid creams and alcohol. Many people who have an outdoor occupation, such as farmers, window cleaners, gardeners or builders can get them because of sun exposure and ultraviolet damage to the skin. However, those with outdoor hobbies and those who take part in sport can be affected, Natalie Pike for example people who sail, enjoy walking or hiking or those who take frequent holidays to the sun. Both men and women can be affected and many are worried about the appearance. Fortunately, they can be treated very simply using a medical procedure called short wave diathermy. It is a little bit like electrolysis. The skin is numbed with local anaesthetic cream and a sterile, single-use needle is used to apply a precise medical electrical current to the blood vessel. The electrical current cauterises the blood vessel and over the course of a few weeks it disperses. In general, the results are excellent. Natalie Pike is the VeinCare Centre Face Vein Specialist. For a limited period, you can see Natalie for a free consultation to see if you are suitable for treatment by short wave diathermy. Call 01935 873951 to book your consultation with Natalie. Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news please mention VIEWPOINT Magazine when you contact our advertisers

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health and care / caring about people is an act of maturity . Cast off to a brighter future “Just come with me and I’ll remove your cast,” said the nurse at Poole Hospital’s fracture clinic. I had been looking forward to this moment for six weeks, as I wanted to be able to wear all the clothes that wouldn’t fit over the plaster. However I was nervous. Out came the cutters, which she used to slice down either side of what some people refer to as a ‘pot’ but because of the angle of the plaster I called a ‘dying swan’. It dropped away to

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reveal what appeared at first glance to be a thin, misshapen limb with skin the texture of a snake! Not a pretty sight. Was I going to have to wear long sleeves for the rest of my life? I walked to the x-ray department carrying my arm as if it was a piece of bone china, likely to break at any moment. However I was soon to be cheered up. When the machine operator asked me what I did for a living, I told her I was the news editor for Viewpoint and 4Dorset. “I live in Verwood and I’ve just read the article about you breaking your wrist. I made a special note of it as you said such nice things about Poole Hospital,” she said. “The NHS gets so much criticism.” It was then back to a doctor who referred me to Wimborne Hospital for physiotherapy and gave me the bad news that I couldn’t drive or lift anything for another six weeks. I had been desperate to get behind the wheel of a car again and to return to my aquarobics class, but

knew I wouldn’t be able to do the latter as I couldn’t hold onto the rails to get in and out of the pool – and I couldn’t stand the indignity of the hoist! But I can live with the no lifting. Cooking is definitely out – such a shame – my husband will have to continue to produce his excellent meals as I would be a danger in the kitchen. I quite like being waited on but know I mustn’t get used to it. I had almost mastered the art of using my left hand for the computer mouse, but thanks to the support of a light splint it is now back in my right hand.

Gradually I will be able to do more things with my right hand, although I had become pretty adept at using my left for doing my make up, having a shower and getting dressed. I even managed to iron with my left hand although it took me an hour to do four shirts and a pair of trousers. Once again I have to praise Poole Hospital. The service in the fracture clinic was seamless as I moved from one room to another with barely five minutes wait between each treatment. And then I managed to get an appointment at Wimborne just three days later. Marilyn Barber

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Hospital shortlisted for national flu award Poole Hospital is up for a prestigious national flu award after 90 per cent of its frontline clinical staff were vaccinated against flu over the winter months.

he hospital is one of four in the 2019 NHS Employers Flu Fighter awards ‘best team’ category. It is one of the top 10 performing acute hospitals in the country for the 2018/19 national winter flu campaign and has exceeded the national target of 75 per cent uptake among healthcare workers. A campaign to encourage staff to have the jab was led by staff from occupational

health, human resources, communications and the executive team. “It’s a fantastic achievement and I’m very proud that our hospital has been recognised nationally,” said Dr Angus Wood, medical director. This is the second time the hospital has been nominated for a Flu Fighter award after winning the most improved flu campaign in 2017 after the staff vaccination rate climbed from 31.1 per cent to 80.7 per cent in a year.

The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony in Manchester this month by judges from the Nursing Times, the Royal College of Nursing, NHS Blood and Transplant and Skills for Care.

Staff who led the campaign show their support for the vaccination

Joined up thinking for healthcare

Additional patient health information is to be added to the Dorset Care Record (DCR). The latest records to come on stream cover radiology results from Dorset County Hospital (DCHFT), Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals (RBCH) and Poole Hospital (PHFT), as well as pathology reports and referrals from Dorset County Hospital. Information on inpatient, outpatient and admissions from RBCH and PHFT has also been added. This provides details on appointments, visits and hospital stays. This will help GPs and community health and social care professionals who will be able to see records updated in real time.

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health and care / caring about people is an act of maturity .

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Free courses for carers of people with dementia Oakley Friends, a volunteer-based group of carers and ex carers of dementia patients based in East Dorset aim to provide support and helpful advice

to enable carers to cope with the difficult tasks ahead of them. Twice a year, a 10week course is available which covers a wide

range of useful topics. Courses are free to anyone who takes care of a loved one with dementia and take place at the Canford Magna Centre in Wimborne, BH21 3AF with around 15–20 members at each session. Meetings are also held on the last Wednesday of the month throughout the year with each meeting being led by a professional speaker. Everyone's experience of dealing with dementia is different and it can be an incredibly lonely and bewildering time, therefore, simple practical advice in a supportive, caring setting can make a big difference. Further details can be found at www. oakleyfriends.co.uk or email:oakleycom@ oakleyfriends.co.uk

Healthy tips from Sue

In the mid February edition of Viewpoint, news editor Marilyn Barber asked readers if in the light of so much conflicting information they had any health tips to share. Sue Finch said, “I have spent all my adult life fighting my weight problem. I eat sensibly and healthily which doesn't necessarily mean weight loss unless portions are also controlled. In my case, I just about manage to maintain my weight albeit not a healthy weight. I can't shift the pounds despite eating correctly and keeping off sugar and fat. “However, I feel I am fairly fit which comes from attending several exercise classes comprised of Zumba Gold, FLexercise and a half hour Keep Moving session. All of which are designed for the over 50s. The mixture of disciplines works the whole body from toes to fingertips! “It's important to work on mobility, flexibility and circulation together with toning and strengthening. Sipping water during exercise is also important - people don't realise we dehydrate in cold weather just the same as in hot weather.” Thank you Sue for sharing your experiences. MB Send your tips to Marilyn Barber: newseditor@ mags4dorset.co.uk -| Advertisement feature |-

What is Companionship?

By Lorraine Maher, Registered Care Manager, Bluebird Care, Ferndown As we grow older we can find ourselves becoming more and more isolated as we leave the working world and our colleagues behind. Companionship; defined as comradery, friendship and togetherness, is a solution to this solitude. Carers act as companions in various ways. Whether it be sharing a cup of tea, browsing through old photographs, visiting a favoured garden centre or going out shopping. Spending time and talking with a caring person can help easy anxieties, can enable connections and relationships to develop, allowing you to remain as part of

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your local community and keep in touch with the outside world. Here, at Bluebird care Ferndown, we have provided many companionships experiences with our customers such as, going down to the beach for fish and chips, afternoon cream tea’s in the new forest, visiting the classical theatre at Lighthouse Poole, and much more. Companionships enable people to carry on fulfilling their hobbies and experiencing new ventures. If we can assist you with companionship visits, please contact Bluebird Care on 01202 977200.

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Plans in place for tackling major incident in Dorset

ow Dorset would cope with a major incident such as an extensive fire or a terrorist attack was discussed by Dorset Local Resilience Forum (LRF) partners recently. Representatives from a range of local agencies met in Dorchester to discuss the LRF plans (Recovery Framework). Amongst those in attendance were Dorset Civil Contingencies Unit, Dorset Police, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, British Red Cross, Dorset County Council, Bournemouth and Poole Councils, Public Health England, South

Western Ambulance Service, NHS England, CRUSE Bereavement Care, 4x4 Response, and Environment Agency. The overall aim of the recovery process is to achieve a return to normality, as far as practicably possible. Matthew Weller, from Dorset Civil Contingencies Unit, who co-authored the Recovery Framework, said, “Effective recovery inevitably involves many more agencies and participants than the response phase, which is why so many organisations were represented at this workshop event. The role

of the voluntary sector is particularly important as communities deal with trauma, so the programme included several speakers who set out the range of help and support that is available.” Amongst the speakers were representatives from Victim Support, Dorset Community Foundation, Volunteer Centre Dorset and Poole Council for Voluntary Service. While it is hoped that the Framework is never needed locally, it has now been formally adopted by the Dorset Local Resilience Forum and will help to direct how emergency responders

and voluntary organisations deliver future recovery activity in the event of a major incident anywhere

within the rural Dorset area and the conurbations of Dorchester, Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.

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Life Skills Swimming is a great all round exercise – ever seen a flabby dolphin? It’s an activity for everybody, whether you want to get healthier, fitter, or just have fun or relax.

Being confident in the water opens up so many opportunities to enjoy yourself more, whether on holiday, or being able to join in and have fun with the family, especially within the area we live, surrounded by water. You can be a swimmer, or a better swimmer at any age. For those wanting to start swimming, Ferndown Leisure offer learn to swim classes for all age groups from parent and baby through to adults. All of the centre’s classes follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway and are taught by reputable qualified instructors, who will help to develop confidence and water safety both in and around the water.

Free Swim Assessment

To start your child’s journey to be a confident swimmer, Ferndown Leisure Centre offer a free 10-15 minute swim assessment so that they can find the right class for you. In this digital age where there is technology for everything – swimming is no exception. You can review your child’s progress, move them to new sessions and review their achievements to date online at any time via the comfort of your home computer. Free swimming is available for all children on swimming lessons, so that they can come swimming with you at other times to develop their confidence.

Adult Swim Programme

Let Ferndown Leisure Centre help you to enjoy the water with their adult swimming programme taking you from complete beginner to confident competent swimmer. To find out more about the programmes and facilities at Ferndown Leisure Centre please contact 01202 877468 or visit www.ferndownleisurecentre.co.uk

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Opposition builds to Snails Lane development in Ringwood By Marilyn Barber

“We need houses, but not here. It is short sighted and short term,” said Chris Packham. Adding his voice to the opposition is Ringwood Mayor Tony Ring, who said he was speaking personally and not on behalf of the council. He said, “The proposed development at Snails Lane must be refused on the basis of potential high risk impact on pedestrian, cycle and vehicle traffic in Snails Lane and the neighbouring B, C and non classified roads which will, without doubt, suffer a great increase in movement delay and accident risk as a result of increased traffic volumes, a risk which applies importantly at the junction and on the carriageway of the A338. Planning authorities should encourage cycle and pedestrian commuting and so should ensure that appropriate facilities are incorporated into new development schemes – in this case travel to schools, businesses, shops and leisure outlets will require passage along the A338, at the very least to Ringwood or Fordingbridge, with little or sometimes no adequate footpath or road crossing facility in place, resulting again in a high risk accident potential.” Russell Webb, who lives in Ringwood, and who is a volunteer at CPRE Hampshire has put forward objections to the proposal to New Forest District Council on behalf of CPRE. He said, “The chosen site is close to a designated SSSI and recognised wildlife nature reserve. Any unsustainable building work will

disturb the delicate balance between the ecology and human intervention. Rare bird species, for example, have been recorded by residents of Snails Lane. He added that CPRE had calculated that the nation's entire housing needs could be met by the existing brownfield sites. Mr Webb said, “By building on virgin land, air pollution will increase and the sought for tranquillity in rural areas will remain elusive. Specifically in the New Forest district, there is an overriding need for affordable homes for local people to prevent an unnecessary outflux in commuting. Thus, the argument should focus on local need as opposed to externally driven aspiration for large dwellings out of character in a rural setting. “The Snails Lane site is a small, isolated community with an unmade road accessible only to the local residents, surrounded by a wealth of flora and fauna, with fields for grazing that are susceptible to flooding. Any undue disturbance would wreak havoc on this tranquil environment. It adjoins a busy A road with little in the way of public transport. Local shopping amenities are largely absent, thus increased traffic to Fordingbridge, Ringwood or Salisbury would become necessary.” Local resident Simon Woolley said,” Snails Lane sits on an unmade road connecting the A338 with the Gorley Road in the New Forest. There are no pavements, no street lights and the properties use cess pits. It is at one with

nature as far as it is possible to be. The area is surrounded by a wealth of flora and fauna. Blashford Wet Meadows, while not part of the reserve itself, lie right next door to the Hampshire Wildlife Trust Blashford Lakes Reserve. They are sandwiched between Snails Lake and the fragile spate stream of the Linbrook which flows off the New Forest and down to the Avon. “They form part of one of the last open corridors for wildlife between the western escarpment of the Forest and the floodplains of the Avon Valley. The area has recovered miraculously from being used as an industrial quarry site just a few years ago. Where there was noise, dust and a barren wasteland, there are now green fields, healthy hedgerows and mature trees, nutrient-rich wetlands and an abundance of wildlife. “There is no argument that homes are needed. The argument is where the homes should be built so that we do not destroy great tracts of the countryside. “The 143 new houses would generate massively increased pedestrian activity around the quiet, fragile Linbrook area. Linbrook is a critical wildlife corridor with otters, kingfishers and brook lamprey. The dog walkers would inevitably use the narrow, poorly surfaced Snails Lane to access Rockford and Ibsley Commons. What are the traffic consequences for the increased numbers of walkers along the Gorley Road?” An outline application to demolish the existing buildings in order to build the housing estate has been submitted to New Forest District Council by Gladman Developments, who have received hundreds of objections to the scheme. The company were approached for a comment but declined. The planning application number is 18/11606.

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Prophylactic Surgery in an English Mastiff who loses 20kg in weight! Dolly is a beautiful two-year-old English Mastiff who presented at Cedar Vets in Ringwood for routine neutering, (spaying), weighing a whopping 96kg. After some discussion between Dolly’s owners and the vets, it was decided that it would be safer for the anaesthesia and surgery to be delayed until her weight had been reduced significantly. In addition to this, it was decided that a prophylactic procedure (called a gastropexy) would be carried out at the same time as spaying to reduce the risk of Dolly developing a life-threatening surgical emergency in the future. Some large breed dogs are at Dolly increased risk of suffering from gastric torsion, a severe acute condition involving dilation and twisting of the stomach. The gastropexy procedure is performed to anchor the stomach to the internal abdominal wall to prevent it from catastrophic twisting in the event of excessive bloating. Dolly’s dedicated owners managed to get her weight down to 80kg after lots of hard work over a period of seven months. The surgeons at Cedar Vets were then confident to proceed with a general anaesthetic to perform a bitch spay and concurrent gastropexy. The procedures went smoothly and Dolly has made an excellent recovery from surgery. To top up the good news, her owners have managed to reduce her weight further to 76kg with ongoing dietary restriction and hydrotherapy. This is particularly impressive as neutered bitches have a tendency to gain weight. A huge well done to Dolly and her loving family! The Cedar Vets Team

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Award winning success MAGS4DORSET’s contributing editor Sarah Ali Choudhury, was invited as a speaker at the Ladies Sharing Success Networking Group. She talked about the importance of marketing, prestige and the kudos around winning awards. Run by Lesley Andrews, the meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at 9.15am at the St Leonards Hotel. They are fun and informative giving business owners the opportunities to form new friends and acquaintances. Attendees pay a small fee of £5 on the day of the meetings and teas and coffees can be purchased from the bar. The group aims to support self employed ladies who like to meet up to share ideas and encourage and advise others about their businesses.

Colten Care’s Brook View residents, L-R Derek Beresford, Ron Carter, Esme Bannister and Ann Mills with Moyles Court School pupils

School welcomes care home’s residents to ‘beautiful’ show A party from Brook View care home in West Moors, including 101-year-old Esme Bannister, were the guests of honour at a dress rehearsal of Moyles Court School’s recent production of Beauty and the Beast. Esme said, “They were so lovely to look at, and they put in such a lot of effort. It was really wonderful to watch.” On arrival at Ibsley Village Hall, Esme and fellow residents were welcomed by pupils and staff, before taking up the best seats in the house with a close-up view of the live action. Moyles Court headteacher Richard Milner-Smith said, “We’re always keen to develop links with the community and the interaction with Brook View is a great way for the pupils to learn how to be around our older generation. “It can be nerve wracking for some children when they perform for older people but when they see the smiles and reaction on these residents’ faces it gives them a real confidence boost.”

Blind club supports World Glaucoma Week

ingwood and Fordingbridge Club for the Blind aims to help support local people who are suffering from visual impairments caused by glaucoma and other eye conditions. World Galucoma Week is between 10-16 March. For the past 10 years the global joint initiative between the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Association has been highly successful in highlighting the dangers of

this invisible disease. The early stages of glaucoma tend not to have any symptoms and, by the time symptoms do present, the damage is already done. Early diagnosis and treatment can help stop vision becoming worse so routine eye tests are essential. Glaucoma, if not treated, can lead to blindness with all the challenges that this can bring. Ringwood and Fordingbridge Blind Club provide a valuable social hub for anyone

with any degree of visual impairment. Transport is provided for those who may otherwise not be able to get out and about independently. Meetings take place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month 2.15 to 4.15pm at Greyfriars Activity Centre in Ringwood.

Celebrate Spring at The Furlong As well as all the new spring fashions and lovely bright colours now visible in the shops; The Furlong shopping centre is also celebrating the arrival of the new season with a fun day of free activities and crafts. The talented team from Arts2Educate will be in the Furlong courtyard for a series of craft workshops and spring themed activities. There will also be face painting from the amazing Incredible Faces and a giant selfie photo frame to capture that perfect #hellospring picture. The children from Waldorf School will also be selling their delicious homemade cakes. The event is free to attend (with the exception of the cakes which will require a charitable donation). Activities are taking place from 11am-3pm (with everything on a first come first served basis). In the event of bad weather some of the activities may need to be modified! For more event details visit www.thefurlong.co.uk

For further information please contact Kate on 01425 476568 or Russell on 01425 476618, or email rwfbclubforblind@ hotmail.co.uk

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Light Up Poole A successful launch of Light Up Poole took place at Poole Museum on 21 February.

ustin Hundley-Appleton, Poole BID manager, commented, “This year’s launch night was fantastic, it’s great to see how much the event has grown since 2018 and that’s testament to how enthusiastic Libby is. Last year’s event was great for footfall, and judging on the interest during the launch night, we’re sure 2019 will beat the standard set last year.” The 20 plus art installations attracted many visitors to Poole between 6pm and 9pm over the course of three days. Poole BID was the festival’s lead partner and sponsor; funding came from many sources including Arts Council England.

Beware of police impersonators

Two men impersonating police officers stopped a woman in her 20s who was travelling westbound on the dual carriageway on Ringwood Road toward the Clock Garage roundabout. A dark BMW approached her Nissan Almera from behind at around 7.15pm on 16 February before flashing its headlights and indicating for her to stop. Two men got out wearing high visibility jackets and claimed they were police officers. They said her car had flagged up on their system and asked to see her driving licence. She said she did not have it and they told her she could be fined and they could process this at the roadside. She said she didn't have any money on her so they told her to bring her logbook to the police station and left. The first man is described as white, with dark hair and stubble, aged in his 30s, 5'7" inches tall and of medium build. He had a diagonal mark on the right hand side of his neck and was wearing dark trousers and a black baseball cap. The second man is described as white, with short ginger hair and aged in his late 20s. He was of skinny build and wearing dark jeans. Did you see this incident or do you have dashcam footage? If so, please contact Dorset Police on 101 quoting 55190026504. Advice: If you are in any doubt about a vehicle trying to stop you, acknowledge you have seen the vehicle, then drive to a location where you feel safe, for example a petrol station, shop forecourt or well-lit area. Do not be afraid to ask for ID. It is expected that officers will use blue lights to make a request to stop, not just headlights. There are rare occasions when the police take money at the roadside. This relates to those drivers who are either temporary visitors to the UK or those where the police cannot readily identify their address. The officers would always have documentation to support this process.

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L-R Cllr Ms Elaine Atkinson, Sheriff of Poole; Libby Battaglia, festival organiser; Justin Hundley-Appleton and the Mayor of Poole, Cllr Sean Gabriel

Photographs by Tom Scrase and CatchBox photography

Have you heard of Heywood Sumner? by Julian Hewitt, Fordingbridge Museum Heywood Sumner was a talented and respected They had five children and after the birth artist and archaeologist who lived a few miles from of the last one they moved for a short spell to Fordingbridge. Bournemouth. Born in 1835, the son of the rector at Old He soon decided that urban life was not for Arelsford, he was brought up in a privileged him and he bought land at Cuckoo Hill in Gorley household. and designed a house for himself in the Arts His grandfather was the Bishop of Winchester and Crafts style. There he designed tapestries and his great uncle was the Archbishop of for William Morris, wallpaper and furnishings, Canterbury. His mother, Mary, founded the illustrations for publications and made maps and Mothers’ Union. With both his parents active and plans. Agnes cared for the extensive gardens prominent in the Church of England, he might have which included orchards stocked with a vast range seemed destined for the church himself had he of different varieties of fruit trees. not blotted his copy book, by having an illegitimate He played an active part in the local child with Hepzibah Simpson, the maid at the community and was a governor at the local school, rectory. and chair of the parish council and parochial He studied law at Oxford University but his real church council. love was for the arts and history. He was heavily He let the locals use his gardens for fetes and influenced by Ruskin, William Morris and the other activities and hosted a constant stream of pre-Rapaelites and passionately believed that art, visitors from the artistic community. One such “should be seen for all classes” and not just be for visitor was Dylan Thomas who cycled over from his rich collectors. Because he had private means he mother in law’s house nearby to visit “Cuckoo Hill, was in the happy position of not having to sell his the house with the beautiful sunsets.” paintings. Sumner loved the countryside and the people In the 1890s he set up the Fitzroy Picture in it and wrote and illustrated a book called Society to distribute coloured prints to public The Book of Gorley that has lyrical descriptions of institutions such as schools and hospitals. the local topography and natural history as well as His work was in what is now called the Arts anecdotes about local characters. and Crafts style and it later developed into the He seemed very settled but he was soon to more flowing natural forms of the Art Nouveau embark on an activity that took him in an exciting movement. new direction altogether… He worked in a variety of media including This will be the subject of my next article. paintings, pencil and ink drawings, stained glass, etchings and sgraffito. The latter involved putting down layers of coloured plaster which were then scraped off to reveal the underlying colours. Local examples of his sgraffito work are in St Agatha’s Church in Portsmouth and the Grade 2 listed Christ Church at Crookham. He helped found the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society and the Art Workers Guild and he became Master of the latter in 1894. In 1882, he was asked to illustrate a book about the New Forest and was so entranced by the place that, when he married his childhood sweetheart Agnes the following year, they honeymooned in Cuckoo Hill Bolderwood. Follow VIEWPOINT MAGAZINE on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/viewpointmagazinedorset

Donate your old IT equipment Simon Barfoot from Donate IT will be in Wimborne Minster church from 2-3pm on 20 March for a collection of PCs, laptops, tablets and mobile phones. DonateIT securely wipe the kit collected and the Minster receives 50 per cent of any profit made from the sale of items. Since the collections started just under £40 has been raised. Some of the monies from the first collection went to the Hilfield Friary, the remainder has gone to the Minster Church.

Flying Scotsman visits Purbeck

The daughter of the man who saved Flying Scotsman from the scrapyard is to wave off the 17-year-old Penny wit h her world’s most famous locomotive father on Flying Sco tsman. Picture courtesy of Pen at the start of its visit to the Isle of ny Vaudoyer Purbeck. Penny Vaudoyer will be flying in from her home in Portugal to perform the honour on Swanage station at 10.05am on 22 March. It was her enterprising and charismatic father, the late Alan Pegler, who purchased Flying Scotsman from British Railways for the scrap value of £3,000 in 1963. Flying Scotsman will be running on the Swanage Railway between 22 and 26 March. It will operate five services a day each way between between Swanage and Norden non-stop. Tickets are for a round-trip only and Flying Scotsman can only be boarded at Swanage station. A steam hauled ‘feeder service’ will operate between Norden and Swanage calling at Corfe Castle and Harmans Cross. This service can be used by those booked to travel on Flying Scotsman as well as those wishing to see Flying Scotsman in action - but not travel on it. From 27 March until 10 April the iconic locomotive and the Devon Belle Pullman observation carriage Car 14 will be on static display at Corfe Castle station with ticket-only access to board. For tickets visit swanagerailway.co.uk.

Could you be a councillor?

Have you ever thought about standing as a local councillor? Dorset goes to the polls on 2 May to elect the 82 members of the new Dorset Council, so now’s your chance to get involved. Playing a key role in local democracy, councillors are the voice of their communities and help shape future services for the benefit of local people. Visit dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/become-a-local-councillor to find out more. There is also practical information on the time commitment, allowances and support provided. The nomination period to stand in the 2 May Dorset Council election opens on 18 March and the deadline to put your name forward is 3 April.

Man jailed for stalking former Miss Dorset

Jonathan Jay Deal, 39, from Bournemouth, was sentenced at Poole Magistrates’ Court on 18 February after pleading guilty to stalking Samantha Bumford between 31 August and 10 September 2018. He was sentenced to a six-month jail term. Deal was also issued with an indefinite restraining order and must not contact Samantha Bumford directly or indirectly or like, comment or share anything on social media in relation to her. He is also banned from contacting a witness in the case directly or indirectly. Samantha was 4Dorset’s cover girl in December 2018.

If you attended Melverley School in Wimborne, you have the chance to meet up with old friends. A reunion, which may be the last, is being held on Saturday 27 April. For details contact 01202 825774 or 01202 872423. Please respond by 12 April. Pictured are former pupils at a previous reunion.

End of the road for council

Tuesday 19 February was a momentous day for Poole. After more than 770 years, its right to self-govern, first granted by the Longspee Charter of 1248 came to an end with the last ever meeting of Poole Council. Poole will join forces with Bournemouth and Christchurch on 1 April to become the BCP Council.

Businesses urged to take part in Discover Wimborne

Discover Wimborne makes its return for a third year in April, giving local businesses an opportunity to showcase their services in a programme of exciting events and activities. Coordinated by Wimborne BID, the event will see a month’s worth of entertainment and offers for visitors and residents. A range of businesses have already signed up, offering a mixture of events, competitions, special offers and fairs. Handmade Wimborne, who exhibited the previous year, will be holding a craft fair in the Allendale Centre, showcasing a variety of contemporary local crafters and artisans. Mandy Payne, interim manager of Wimborne BID, said, “I’m so pleased to see the return of Discover Wimborne for its third year. The businesses of Wimborne have the opportunity to really show-off what makes them unique. Last year’s turnout was incredible, with thousands of people visiting the town to see what the excitement was all about. Many of the business who participated the previous year are returning for a second time after the success of Discover Wimborne 2018. There are still spaces left for businesses who want to join in this occasion.” Any businesses who want to be part of Discover Wimborne should email Wimborne BID at office@wimborne.info. For more information on the event, visit www.wimborne.info

East Dorset District Council planning appeals DISMISSED: 1.

Dog kennels and cattery with associated office at Misty Meadow, 147, Ringwood Road, Longham.

A new holiday let at 81 Church Road, Three Legged Cross.

Severing a plot to erect a threebedroom property at 23 Chine Walk, West Parley.

The demolition of buildings at 133-135 Christchurch Road, West Parley and the construction of nine homes.

The provision of a new building to provide hay, tractor and an implement store for use in the management of the Glendon Estate at Brog Street, Corfe Mullen.

The conversion of an agricultural building to residential at Little Manor Farm, Waterloo Road, Corfe Mullen.

The siting of a caravan to be used as offices in conjunction with the equestrian yard at 147 Ringwood Road, Longham.

The siting of a storage container at 147 Ringwood Road, Longham.

ALLOWED: 1.

Raising the roof to form a twostorey house at 86 Lonnen Road, Colehill

The demolition of 129, Christchurch Road, West Parley and the construction of four homes at 129-131 Christchurch Road.

The construction of a detached bungalow at the rear of 24, Camel Green Road, Alderholt.

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Aubergine, Red Pepper and Potato Bhaji

By Sarah Ali Choudhury

Ingredients

Method

• 4 tbsp oil

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. When hot, add the panch phoran and cook until sizzling then add the onion, ginger, garlic and salt, stirring occasionally.

• 2 tsp panch phoran • 1 medium onion peeled and chopped • 1 inch ginger peeled and grated • 5 cloves garlic finely chopped • 1 tsp salt or to taste • 1 tbsp coriander powder • 1 tsp chilli powder (optional) • 1/2 tsp turmeric • 1 tbsp tomato puree • 2 potatoes peeled and cut into 3⁄4 inch cubes • 1 aubergine cut into 1⁄4 inch cubes • 2 peppers green and/or red, cut into 1 inch pieces • 2 cups (500ml) water • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

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2. When the onion softens, add the coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric and tomato puree and continue to stir well. This process should take around 7-10 minutes on a slow/medium heat. 3. Add the potatoes and for about 5-7 minute stirring occasionally. 4. Then add the aubergine and peppers and mix well with spices for another 2 minutes. 5. Pour in the water, cover the pan and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. 6. Garnish with fresh coriander. 7. You can use other seasonal vegetables such as courgettes and tomatoes, either to replace, or in addition to the vegetables used in this recipe.

Panch phoran Panch phoran (five spice) is an equal amount of the following five different seeds: fennel, mustard, fenugreek, nigella and cumin. The blend is popular in Bangladesh and Northern India. Though you don’t grind the seeds, you almost always fry panch phoron before using it. To make panch phoran, take a tablespoon each of fennel, mustard, fenugreek, nigella and cumin seeds, mix well and store in an airtight container.

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Sarah through to BH Stars semi finals The health benefits of okra Okra, also known as ladies’ fingers, is a heat-loving plant with slightly fuzzy, green pods that contain a rich source of potassium, folic acid, vitamins B and C, calcium, and fibre. It is estimated that eight medium-sized okra pods contain over three grammes of fibre, which can help digestion, cut hunger cravings and keep you fuller for longer. Said to be replete with antioxidants, okra can make excellent anti-fatigue food and contains glutathione, which is said to protect against a wide range of health problems. It has been suggested that okra may help manage blood sugar in cases of type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. However, okra is not to everyone’s taste because of its subtle flavour and it can have a slippery texture as the seeds release a sticky, viscous liquid when cooked. This makes the vegetable (technically a fruit), useful for thickening stews. It comes into its own when cooked with spicy ingredients and when used whole, okra makes a tasty side dish. A versatile food it can also be chopped, sliced and fried. When doing this, remove the seeds first and mix with spices and flour. Drain before serving. Okra is available all year round in supermarkets and other stores. When choosing the fresh, ridged pods, look for those that are brightly coloured and avoid any with brown marks, or that are limp. The bigger ones are tougher (7-10cm length is best). Drinking okra water is a popular new method of using okra. This is done by soaking okra pods in water overnight and drinking the water the following day. It’s a quick solution to derive the benefits of okra if you aren’t crazy about the taste of it when cooked. Okra is sometimes called bhindi and belongs to the same plant family as cotton and hibiscus.

Sarah Ali Choudhury, contributing editor at MAGS4DORSET, was delighted to be selected as a semi finalist along with 10 other chefs for Chef of the Year 2019 with BH Stars.

The category is sponsored by MPloy and Sarah was the only female chef to be nominated. The awards celebrate tourism, retail and hospitality at its finest and the semi final was held on 12 February at Shorefield Holiday Park, St Leonards. It featured a varied range of categories covering the BH postcode areas: Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Wimborne plus surrounding towns and villages. Simon Pitman, Shorefield group head of marketing, said, “We congratulate all the semi-finalists. Every one represents a business covering tourism, hospitality and retail, which contribute significantly to our local economy.”

Good Fish Finger Guide

The UK’s leading marine charity, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says the sustainability of the fish finger isn't as bad as may be imagined. The majority of fish in 48 retail own-brand and branded fingers it investigated came from sustainable green rated ‘Best Choice’ sources when the charity’s Good Fish Guide ratings were applied to the fish ingredient. Unlike unprocessed seafood – fish that isn’t canned, mixed or breaded - there is no legal requirement for brands and retailers to put details of the origins of the fish used in processed seafood on the pack. MCS hopes that its Good Fish Finger Guide, which was published at the end of 2018, will raise awareness of the origins and sustainability of fish fingers and better engage consumers to follow its wider seafood advice. In the guide, 85% of the fish in the 48 retailer own-brand and branded fingers investigated were found to come from sustainable sources. Despite that, the lack of clear labelling means it is difficult for consumers to know, at a glance, where the fish actually comes from. Included in the top 15 Best Choice Green Rated (using the MCS Good Fish Guide) fish fingers (Rated 1) were Iceland breaded fish fingers, Sainsbury’s cod fillet fish fingers and Tesco omega-3 fish fingers. Check out the others at www.mcsuk.org/responsible-seafood/fish-finger-guide

A black tie gala dinner and award ceremony will be held in March.

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Ibby and Mo become junior safety inspectors By Sarah Ali Choudhury

uring half term I thought it would be a great idea to take Ibrahim and Mohammed, aged seven and nine, to SafeWise in Bournemouth where skills for life education takes place in realistic full-size streetscapes. I had heard they were looking for junior safety inspectors (JSIs) and thought it would be nice to spend some quality time with my boys while educating them on staying safe. The JSI event was aimed at 5-11 year olds, but all ages were welcome. The event was a selfguided tour of the different areas within the learning village that included a road, beach, train, bus, house and other real life scenarios – all under one roof.

Visitors arrived and collected their resources, which was an adult guide, detailing the activities they can do at each scenario as well as discussions and questions they can ask their children. The children complete a treasure hunt, solve clues and practise being safe whilst exploring the learning village along the way. Although the visit was self-guided there were volunteer visitor guides in the centre giving help and assistance – such as when escaping a house fire and making a 999 call. The children received a certificate and a special JSI sticker after successfully completing the tour. Crumbs, the mixed disability workforce charity, provided food in their pop-up café while we were visiting.

SafeWise are planning on running a CSI in the future, where children find a crime scene in the centre and have to solve the clues. Elise from SafeWise said, “This February is JSIs’ one year anniversary. It’s always busy but we get such great feedback and we love seeing parents and carers connecting with their children to talk about vital safety topics and develop key life skills. The kids most love making the 999 call, getting to sit

in the police car and ‘drive’ the train.” Mohammed, aged seven, said, “SafeWise is so much fun and really interesting. I learnt that if your clothes are on fire, you stop what you’re doing, drop to the floor and roll like a log, and that’s all it. Stop, drop and roll.” Ibrahim aged 9 added, “It teaches you to be safe. People should stop throwing plastic in the sea because animals are dying because of it. I felt sad and angry seeing the poor swan with a plastic bag over its face and it can’t do anything about it.” I found SafeWise to be thoroughly informative

and educational. The JSI events are specifically designed to help families learn together to build confidence and develop valuable skills for life in fun and interactive scenarios including fire, road and water safety. The staff and volunteers were full of useful advice and tips. We are all really looking forward to visiting again to be detectives for ‘CSI’. SafeWise has another centre in Weymouth. Schools can cut the cost of getting to SafeWise so, if the school your children attend hasn’t yet been, ask the school to contact www.safewise. org to arrange a visit.

ANiMALCOLM Lighthouse, Poole 19 February 2019 Review by Sarah Ali Choudhury

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uring half term, I took my boys to watch ANiMALCOLM, a runaway bestseller novel adapted for the stage by Story Pocket Theatre. It’s about Malcolm, a boy who doesn’t like animals. On his birthday he is expecting a laptop but is unpleasantly surprised with a chinchilla and all the subsequent presents are gifts and treats for his new pet rather

than for him. A school trip takes him to a farm where something magical happens that turns Malcolm into the animals he can’t stand. After eating, speaking and smelling differently something inside him changes. Songs helped the story along and the standout performance for me was the cat who so elegantly owned the stage and had everyone’s attention even when she wasn’t

speaking. The timely preening had the entire audience laughing and captured the real attitude and behaviour of cats. My boys, aged seven and nine, loved the book but were not so enamored with the stage adaptation. The theatre was full and looking around and by talking to others during the break, the show seemed more suited to a younger audience.

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Shelly Morris (right) with Haddie Kilner

Recognition for local heroes

Local heroes who have played an instrumental role in the East Dorset community were celebrated at the final East Dorset Community Chairman’s Awards. Cllr Toni Coombs, chairman of East Dorset, who hosted the celebration at Remedy Oak Golf Course was joined by East Dorset District Council leader Cllr Spencer Flower and special guest Professor of Archaeology Dr Julian Richards of TV’s Meet the Ancestors. The event was also attended by the High Sheriff of Dorset Mrs Jacqueline Swift, Deputy Lieutenant John Raymond as well as representatives of the companies who sponsored the awards. Each nominee across five categories received certificates, and the winners of each category were presented with an engraved glass trophy also presented by the sponsors. A special commendation prize was also awarded to Shelley Morris for her work with homeless people throughout Dorset and for her work revitalising Verwood Carnival. Councillor Toni Coombs said, “There are so many unsung heroes in our community who do their bit to support and help others, often without recognition or reward. It has been inspiring to meet the nominees and learn about the diverse ways they influenced or helped their local communities across East Dorset, in my view they are all winners.” Results: Adult Volunteer of the Year - sponsored by Mondoricia Edward and Gilda Newsham Best Community Project - sponsored by Hoburne East Dorset CAP Debt Centre Business in the Community - sponsored by D R Smith Properties Macmillan Caring Locally

Lifetime Achievement Award - sponsored by Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors Jean Mortimer Most Inspiring Young Person - sponsored by Evans & Travers Olivia Caballero Chairman’s Special Commendation Shelley Morris

Fordingbridge Twinning AGM Fordingbridge Twinning Association’s AGM will be on 25 April at Avonway Community Centre, the North Room, Fordingbridge. It costs £10 per household to join, or update your subscription. Enjoy French cheese and wine, and maybe some French music. Find out about upcoming events and how Brexit is affecting the association (29 March will have happened by then). For further information call Derek or Alison Ayling on 01425 650770, or email hippotrain@btinternet.com

Market re-launch

Ringwood Market is to be re-launched on 24 April. Ringwood Town Council is working with the Charter Holder, Mr Morant, to promote and publicise the market to increase the number of traders and generate more local support.

First budget agreed for the new Dorset Council By Marilyn Barber There will be a reduction in the number of councillors and staff redundancies together with increased funding for a number of services when the new Dorset Council replaces the six county, district and borough councils on 1 April. Councillors backed the first budget of the new unitary authority at a meeting of the Shadow Dorset Council held on Wednesday 20 February. Officers and councillors from across the county, district and borough councils have been working together over the last year to bring the finances for six councils into one new organisation, with one budget of £295m. A reduction in the number of councillors from 204 to 82 will deliver £400,000 in savings. There will also be a reduction in the number of senior officer roles where there is duplication and overlap across central services such as finance, HR and IT, achieving savings of over £5m. Dorset County Council said consultation with just over 200 employees across the Dorset Area councils started on 21 January and would last for 90 days. During this consultation, options are to be presented to those who are ‘potentially at risk’. However there will be new positions in the new council with 95 roles available in this tranche. There will also be other re-employment opportunities and voluntary redundancy. The authority added it had not reached the stage of compulsory redundancies yet and it would be wrong to put any figure on it. If unchanged, there would be a reduction of 117 posts. The new Dorset Council will have approximately 6,000 employees, excluding teachers. Additional savings have been made on insurance, audit fees and other activities where the council will only have to pay for one organisation rather than six. There will be additional funding to include £5.8m for the care and education of children; £900,000 to increase the number of foster carers; £1.372m for rubbish collection, recycling and street cleaning services delivered by Dorset Waste Partnership; £1.5m for social care services for vulnerable disabled and elderly adults and £150,000 towards tackling homelessness. Local services in different areas of Dorset such as car parks and leisure centres will continue to be provided unchanged, at the same prices. However, services which are standardised and provided county-wide, such as planning, building control, local searches and licensing, will have aligned fees so that everyone pays the same amount for the same service. From 1 April, all residents in the new Dorset Council area will pay a standard council tax rate, with East Dorset faring pretty well. Previously, council tax rates varied across the five district and borough councils. The average ‘Band D’ rate for Dorset Council will be £1629.75. For the average Band D property, East Dorset will see an increase of £4.75 a year; North Dorset an increase of £96.45 a year; Purbeck an increase of £35.55 a year; West Dorset an increase of £78.66 a year; Weymouth and Portland a reduction of £77.67 a year although Weymouth residents will also see a new Weymouth Town Council charge. These figures do not include charges for town or parish councils, Police or Fire & Rescue Services. Councillor Tony Ferrari, Lead Member for Finance for the Shadow Dorset Council, said, “Replacing six county, district and borough councils with one new unitary council has enabled us to make significant savings and efficiencies by removing duplication across the old councils. The money saved has been reinvested so Dorset Council will continue to deliver all services previously provided by the district, borough and county councils.”

Official opening of Pulford Publicity’s offices

After considerable refurbishment, the offices of Pulford Publicity Ltd, the parent company of mags4dorset and BrightBox Designs, will be officially opened by the Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Jean Read on Tuesday 9 April at 6pm. The CEO of Dorset Chamber of Commerce, Ian Girling, will also give a short speech. And former Miss Dorset, Samantha Bumford will be in attendance. All welcome, so please come along and discover where your much-loved community magazines 4Dorset and Viewpoint are created. A buffet bursting with Asian flavours and drinks will be provided at Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset.

Raising funds for youngsters facing difficulties

A couple of events have been organised in March to raise funds for The Louis Ross Foundation which was set up in memory of the Canford School pupil who lost his life in a tragic skiing accident. On 17 March, John Vasey, a former Canford parent, will talk about his experiences when he embarked on The Marathon Des Sables, the toughest footrace on earth. Taking place at 7.30pm at John O’Gaunts, Canford the talk will be accompanied by cheese and wine plus a raffle. Book directly with pennyross17@aol.com or 07775 940438. The second event is a quiz night with quizmaster Badge Champion at 7.30pm on 22 March at Sturminster Marshall Memorial Hall. Teams of up to eight. To book contact frank_cassidy@btunternet. com or phone 07837 401423.

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what’s on

this month Details were correct at the time of going to print but readers are advised to check before attending events

15 March 7.30pm

An evening with Sir Geoff Hurst – the only man in history to score three goals in a World Cup Final – is with compère Terry Baker at the Regent Centre, Christchurch. Audience Q&A and small charity auction. VIP Meet & Greet tickets available. Book early. 01202 499199

16 March 9am-1pm

Dorset Farmers Market in Wimborne. Fresh produce and foodie treats directly from the producers.

16 March 7.00pm

Corfe Hills Ukulele Group (CHUGs) are playing at the Bournemouth and District Multiple Sclerosis Society, Osborne Centre, Church Lane, West Parley, BH22 8TS. Tickets £10 including a hot supper. To reserve a ticket or for further information, please call 01202 570300.

16 March

‘Iran – Land of Great Kings, Shahs and Ayatollahs’ lecture by John Osbourne at The Old School, Sturminster Marshall. Tickets £6. 01258 857528.

21 March 10am

East Dorset Crime Prevention Panel Annual General Meeting at Allenview House, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AG (opposite the Fire Station). The Crime Prevention Panel is made up of representative of the various Neighbourhood and Home Watches across the East Dorset District Council area and the AGM is open to residents of East Dorset.

23 March 1.30pm

West Moors Horticultural Society Spring Show at West Moors Memorial Hall. More details: Sue Hamlett 01202 871536

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23 March 9.30am

Woodlands Methodist Church are holding a jumble sale in Verwood Memorial hall. Doors open at 9.30am and admission is just 20p.

24 March

March for Men raising awareness of men’s health and funds for the Royal Bournemouth Hospital Urology department. Walk, jog or run 1km, 5km and 10km. Visit BHCharity.org/m4m/ to sign up or call 01202 704060.

24 March 2pm

The Cottage Garden Society Dorset Group’s natural history and garden photographer Colin Varndell will talk about and share his evocative images of animals, birds, insects, wild flowers and landscapes at Puddletown Village Hall, High Street, Puddletown DT2 8RX Raffle and refreshments. Members free, guests £5 at the door. Enquiries Jenny Daultry 01747 851300

27 March 2pm

Friends of the Red House Museum talk at Priory House, Quay Road, Christchurch, BH23 1BU, ‘Back Roads Through Middle England’ about Andrew Bibby’s adventurous cycle ride from the English Channel to the Humber. Andrew’s book was Winner of Outdoor Book of the Year 2018 by the Writers and Photographers Guild. Tickets £2.50/£4.50 Friends/visitors. 01202 482860 to book.

27 March 7.30pm

New Forest Jazz Workshop at Godshill Village Hall. For further information call 01425650770 or email hippotrain@btinternet.com.

29 March from 6pm

Sporting Dinner at AFC Bournemouth with England Rugby Union star Danielle ‘Nolli’ Waterman and England football striker turned TV presenter Dion Dublin. Compere will be comedian Dominic Holland. Dress code is lounge suits and cocktail dresses. Email commercial@ afcb.co.uk for more information, or call 0344 576 1910.

30 March 7pm

Beetle Drive at Wimborne Town Hall organised by Dreamboat for the Mayor’s Charities. £7.50 including supper, also prizes, bar, raffle Tickets available from Wimborne Town Hall, Westborough or phone 01202 883442

30-31 March

Bournemouth Orchid Society 60th Anniversary Show at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, with beautiful orchids on display, trade stands, café on site and lots more. Enquiries: Ken Griffiths on info@ bournemouthorchidsociety

31 March

Mother’s Day afternoon tea at The Shire Hall Historic Court House Museum. Afternoon cream teas are just £12.50 each and are very popular, so please book in advance on 01305 261849.

1 April 11.00am

Health talk about blood and epilepsy by The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals by Dr Ifraz Hamid, Consultant Haematologist, The Village Hotel, opposite the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Free to attend. Booking a place is recommended as the 2019 topics are new to the event series and are expected to be very popular. To book your place, please email communications@rbch.nhs.uk or call 01202 704271.

3 April

Popular speaker Eileen Barker will be at Bournemouth library to talk about the contributions made to Bournemouth’s church history by the remarkable Victorian woman, Georgiana Fullerton.

3 April 2.30-4.30pm

Strictly Come Tea Dancing at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne on the first Wednesday of each month. Music provided by the Soggy Biscuit Dance Band. Cost £7.50 per person (£5 for nondancers). More info Ian Thorp on 07939 030875.

3 April

Ferndown French Circle AGM plus film ‘La France vue du ciel’ at the Barrington Centre. Members £3. Visitors £5. More info from 01202 526918.

5 April 7.30pm

The annual Lions Quiz, Allendale Centre Wimborne for teams of 6 players. £6 inc. refreshments. Contact Ron Neave at ronneave@yahoo. co.uk or call 01202 873551

6 April until 22 April

Easter Egg Hunt Quiz at Wimborne Model Town. Search for clues around the miniature buildings.

7 April

The 2019 Health-on-Line Bournemouth Bay Run. 10k, 5k or 1k family fun run. Online applications are now open and the closing date for entries is Friday 29 March, visit www. Bournemouth.co.uk/bayrun

9,11,16,18 April 12 noon and 2pm

Easter family fun and magic shows at Wimborne Model Town. Also Easter crafts session on 17 April and new for 2019 Crazy Golf for a small extra charge. Tea room and souvenir shop. Visit www. wimborne-modeltown.com for more details.

10 April 2pm

Friends of the Red House Museum talk at Priory House, Quay Road, Christchurch, BH23 1BU, ‘River Book’ - The Story Behind the Publication by Chris Wood, writer, historian and Mudeford ferry skipper. Tickets £2.50/£4.50 Friends/ visitors. 01202 482860.

16 April 7.30pm

Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society present concert of popular music by Andrew Nix at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. £6 payable at door. Info: 01202 895254.

20 April 11am

East Cliff Rotary Club’s Easter Quarter Marathon race. Start/ finish at the Urban Reef Restaurant, Boscombe Pier to raise funds for charities. Further details and online application can be found at www.eastcliffrotary.org or contact Peter Jones on 07746826872.

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Beauties, Beasts and Barricades

xtremely proud of their reputation, Bournemouth Gilbert and Sullivan Productions (GaSP) produce major shows and concerts each year. Their next production ‘Beauties, Beasts and Barricades’ will be performed on four nights, reviewing the history of musical theatre from Old Time Music Hall to the modern day musical spectaculars. These fascinating evenings will include solos, choruses and medleys from favourites such as ‘West Side Story’, ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘Show Boat’ and ‘My Fair Lady’. You will laugh, cry and definitely go home with rhythm in your feet and a song in your heart. Concerts will be held on 10-13 April at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, Pelham’s Kinson, The Regent, Christchurch and Beaufort Community Centre, Iford. Bournemouth GaSP is a friendly awardwinning group whose members enjoy performing shows from Gilbert & Sullivan. They are currently expanding to incorporate grand opera and modern musicals. Visit them at www. bournemouthgasp.org.uk where you can also book online to see their shows.

Funny Money Broadstone Theatre Company, Broadstone Memorial Hall Review by Marilyn Barber

You couldn’t make it up! Well in fact prolific playwright Ray Cooney did just that, weaving one of the most intricate plots to make this a really funny farce. Richard Neal must have turned himself inside out to portray this cold, manipulative man who slowly convinces his wife Bella, (Tracey Nicholls), that she is going insane. At first appearing to be trying to help and understand her, it was soon clear that in fact he was undermining her with every word and action. Tracey Nicholls never disappoints and took advantage of every opportunity to show her despair as her life appeared to be going in a downward spiral. The term ‘gaslighting’ – which has become familiar recently with the Metoo movement – originated from this play, which is set in Victorian London. Bella is told by Jack that the gaslights dimming in the house are a figment of her imagination, when there is in fact a real reason for them to do so. Chrissie Neal was sensible and measured as Elizabeth the housekeeper, whilst Jemma Cable was suitably flirty and impudent as Nancy the maid. Chris Durham looked thoroughly at home with his portrayal of the kindly, but efficient

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Inspector Rough, who reassured Bella that there was nothing wrong with her sanity and that her husband was in fact a cruel killer and a thief. The final scene sealed his fate. Two police officers (Gary Paine and Richard Scotson) arrested Jack and tied him to a chair, giving Bella the chance to taunt him and to realise that she was now free – and perfectly sane. Directed by Sam Moulton, this was another professional production by this talented drama group who never have any problem filling the theatre.

Wimborne Drama Productions, Tivoli Theatre Review by Marilyn Barber

When it comes to unpleasant characters, you would have to go a long way to find one to equal Jack Manningham. This company’s moving production of Journey’s End last November was so well received that it was always going to be a hard one to follow, so it was a good move to go for something so very different. New to the theatre company, Chris Huggall played Henry Perkins who comes home to his wife Jean, (Julie Sissons), with a briefcase containing £735,000 in used £50 notes. He had picked up the wrong case on the train. What ensues as he tries to persuade Jean to skip off to Barcelona with the ill gotten gains provides lots of challenges for the cast – and they rise up to them with enthusiasm and skill. Julie Sissons’ performance is something else. A non drinker, she takes to the brandy bottle with gusto providing much hilarity as she fails to get to grips with her husband’s plans. Into the melee comes dodgy detective Sgt Davenport (Andrew Murton) who accuses Henry in a pub and demands a pay off. And then when Betty and Vic Johnson (Lesley James and Kevin Sissons) – who had been invited to have dinner to celebrate Henry’s birthday arrive – things get even more complicated as they have to assume multiple identities to fool the detective. And – I hope you are following this – a second detective Sgt Slater (Anna Rigby) only adds to further confusion. Calum Hearne, a good character actor, encapsulates the archetypal taxi driver, with more than a dash of humour, with Chris Kemp making an entrance in the last scene as ‘the baddie’. Another triumph for this theatre company. Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news please mention VIEWPOINT Magazine when you contact our advertisers

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Mother’s Day nearly marches by Don’t forget Mother’s Day. It is much later than usual, falling on 31 March this year. It is also on the same day that British Summertime begins, so help Mum enjoy the double celebration by maximising that extra hour of daylight whilst in her company if possible.

Blood Brothers, Bournemouth Pavilion

Review by Marilyn Barber From its dramatic beginning to its tragic ending, Willy Russell’s gripping story of fraternal twins, separated as babies, who subsequently meet up and not knowing they are brothers form a bond that seems unbreakable. There are several pivotal roles in this musical. West End star Linzi Hateley is Mrs Johnstone whose husband walks out on her leaving her with seven children to support. However, when

she discovers that she is expecting twins, she makes the heart breaking decision to give one of them away to her childless, wealthy employer Mrs Lyons (Paula Tappenden). From optimism to despair, Linzi’s glorious voice carries the lion’s share of the memorable songs. The next vital role is that of the Narrator with Robbie Scotcher putting in a chilling performance, made all the more foreboding by his powerful and dramatic

speaking and singing voice. The twins - Alexander Patmore as Mickey, brought up in poverty, and Joel Benedict as Eddie, who lived in comfort, had to age from seven (yes really) to their twenties. This gave these talented actors the chance to depict childish humour and pranks, teenage angst and adult heartbreak. Danielle Corlass was coquettish as the love interest Linda, which brought the story to its fatal conclusion. There was a large cast, many of whom played several parts so it is impossible to mention them all. A member of the sales team at Viewpoint told me some years ago that he thought Blood Brothers was the best musical ever. He could well be right and when I saw it for the first time I agreed with him, and on second viewing I feel the same. At the curtain call on the first night, the audience rose as one to applaud, many with tears in their eyes.

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Baskets and Blooms comes to West Parley For more than 10 years Baskets and Blooms has been supplying top quality plants direct from grower to gardener at their Stuckton branch near Fordingbridge. That principle has proved such a success that they have now taken over the old Plowmans site at West Parley bringing affordable plants to a much wider audience. Having opened in September with about half the store open, the full sales area is now ready for business. Gardeners have quickly taken to the Baskets and Blooms way and the response has exceeded expectations. Tracy Harris said, ‘We’ve been thrilled by the reactions to our new Plant Centre. It has been hectic but fun and we are now looking forward to the spring when the whole centre will be ready with even more plants and gardening essentials.” More than 90% of Baskets and Blooms plants are grown within 12 miles of their Plant Centres. They make up all of their famous readyplanted patio containers at their Wimborne nursery. Plant miles are kept to a minimum and the nursery is introducing new recyclable materials for the spring to reduce their carbon footprint. Baskets and Blooms West Parley will be open all year round. The Stuckton branch is now open for the spring and summer season. You can find out more at www.basketsnblooms.co.uk and facebook. com/basketsnblooms or contact the West Parley branch on 01202 582169, or Stuckton on 01425 655150.

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Pam Ayres at The Regent Centre, Christchurch 17 February 2019 Review by Janine Pulford

am Ayres captivated a full house on her third appearance ‘on the bounce’ at the Regent. The weight of tickets this National Treasure sold bears testament to the poet’s popularity, mainly with the older generation. Ayres rarely uses bad language and her gentle, observational humour is delightful to listen to. The reasons why “I don’t want to kiss you” got the evening off to an entertaining start. Ayres then put us in the viewpoint of a horse at the Grand National, took us up in the attic and got us moving house – that big wrench of a move when leaving the family home for the last time, which touched a chord with many. Pam told us that happiness for her these days is going for lunch in a thatched pub and sitting next to a warm fire with her husband, the dog and the newspapers. This led to a rendition of ‘Don’t put me dinner on a slate’, which was very funny. The audience learned that her glitzy ‘dressy’ days came to an end after a glamorous gown charged with static electricity literally wrapped her up as she walked on stage. Her fear of the dentist, the joys of grandchildren, a poignant elegy to the hedgehog by ‘the last hedgehog,’ were observational treats and her timing was spot on. The difficulties of getting into a wet suit were also explored in hilarious verse. Finally, a poem about the formal dinner party brought the evening to a close with such genius, it should be dramatised. The lovable Pam Ayres makes an evening fly by with poetry, a few jokes and sprinkling of autobiographical magic. Her one-woman show touches on a variety of emotions but leaves you at the end with a large smile on your face.

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When did you last look at the Highway Code? Nearly one-in-four motorists hasn’t picked up a Highway Code since they first passed their driving test, according to data gathered by Halfords Autocentres. The nationwide servicing and repair chain surveyed over 22,000 drivers as part of its Roadworthiness Quiz, which revealed the disturbing statistic. A total of 36% of drivers confessed to not reading the rules of the road since passing their driving test, with one-infive drivers (20%) admitting it was over a decade since they picked up the road users’ manual. If you haven’t looked at the Highway Code in a while, then maybe you should get hold of the latest copy now. Published by the DVSA, it is an

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essential publication for all road users. DVSA chief driving examiner, Mark Winn told Viewpoint, “DVSA’s priority is to help everyone through a lifetime of safe driving. “The Highway Code is essential reading for all road users – not just those who are learning to drive. It’s easier than ever to keep up to date with the Highway Code and the rules of the road online. “Making sure all road users keep their skills and knowledge up to date will help to keep Britain’s roads amongst the safest in the world.” For daily Highway Code rules and guidance follow @HighwayCodeGB on Twitter and Facebook.

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motoring Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs have to abide by rules too By Janine Pulford

Highway Code giveaway Viewpoint has two copies of the official Highway Code to give away. All you have to do for your chance to win one is tell us in no more than 30 words why you would like a copy of the Highway Code. Enter online at www.mags4dorset. co.uk by 29 March 2019 or send your reason to Highway Code Competition, Viewpoint, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9BZ. The best two entries will each be sent a copy of the Highway Code. The editor’s decision is final.

When referring to the Highway Code it is vital that you read the latest official version. Your ‘dusted off’ copy may not, for example, cover the rules relating to mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs. If you have recently acquired one of these vehicles, you may not know that you must not travel faster than 4mph (6km/h) when on pavements or in pedestrian areas and you need lights if you are on the road at night. There are many more rules to abide by, so get yourself a copy of the Highway Code to find out more or visit www.gov. uk/guidance/the-highway-code where you can read the Official Highway Code online.

Decriminalised Parking Enforcement (DPE)

This is becoming increasingly common as more authorities are taking on this role. Instead of the police, the local traffic authority assumes responsibility for enforcing many parking contraventions. To find out more visit www.trafficpenaltytribunal.gov.uk (outside of London).

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Appealingly antique or boring brown?

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Auction houses have recorded some top sales when it comes to chairs, even if they are battered and worn. Last November, Viewpoint reported that during Lawrences Auctioneers’ Autumn Fine Art sale, a single George III mahogany chair in Chippendale style was sold for £2,920. George III £3,660 (pair) This February, in the Decorative Arts and Ceramics sale, the best seats in the house were a pair of armchairs, ascribed to the Danish designer Ib Kofod Larsen (b.1921). Despite showing many signs of comfortable wear, they raced to a Ib Koford Larsen staggering £6,100. £6,100 (pair) And in Lawrences’ first Fine Art sale of 2019, a pair of George III mahogany hall chairs made George III £3,660, which seemed a lot, Chippendale until the bids started again for an Style £2,920 aesthetic-style armchair in the manner of Dr Christopher Dresser. Consigned for sale from a Dorset vendor, the chair made a very comfortable £13,400. Neil Grenyer, furniture specialist, said, “Good pieces are durable, dependable, well-designed and quite desirable once more.” He also explained the phrase ‘boring brown’ may now be replaced with ‘appealingly antique.’ If you have a few old chairs kicking about, take a good look at them, they may be worth more than you think.

Dr. Christopher Dresser £13,400

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A ‘hole’ lot of trouble According to the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), this is the time of year when issues with clothes moths and variegated carpet beetles can become apparent, so keep a look out for textile pests during the spring clean. Left unchecked, infestations can leave clothes and other materials including rugs and carpets riddled with holes. Natalie Bungay, BPCA field officer, said, “Adult clothes moths seek out suitable places for their larvae to feed, and their diet includes cashmeres, wools and other materials of natural animal origin, while variegated carpet beetles usually target blankets and carpets, as well as feathers and fur, including taxidermy items.” In both cases, it is the larvae that do the damage. According to BPCA, there are several species of clothes moths in the UK, all characterised by folding their wings tent-wise along their backs. The most numerous is the adult common clothes moth, 6mm to 7mm long, with pale, golden-buff wings fringed with hair. Signs

of a potential infestation include sightings of moths, small holes in materials and ‘frass’ – a smooth, lined tunnel weaved by the larvae. Of increasing concern is the variegated carpet beetle, which has outstripped the clothes moths as the major British textile pest. The adult looks like a small, mottled brown, grey and cream ladybird and feeds only on pollen and nectar of garden flowers. But it lays its eggs in old birds’ nests, felt, fabric or accumulated fluff in buildings, with the emerging larvae causing the damage, which consists of fairly well-defined round holes along the seams of fabric where the grubs bite through the thread. If you think you have an infestation, BPCA says you should get the advice of a professional pest management company to ensure a correct diagnosis and that treatment plans are safe and effective. A qualified and audited pest management company can be found at bpca.org.uk/find For more information on textile pests A to Z visit: bpca.org.uk/a-z

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Window Restoration and Refurbishment HRG Services Ltd - The Heritage Window & Redecoration Specialists specialise in the restoration, replacement and improvement of heritage windows to include timber sash and casements, as well as works to metal windows. They also offer a full interior and exterior redecoration service to older buildings, which include all aspects of period property redecoration and can be undertaken using colours and paints suitable for period properties. Some of HRGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services for old windows include restoration, improvement or replacement, draught proofing, complete new window installations, new window sills and profiles, rotten timber repairs, slim double glazing, specialist glazing systems for old windows, secondary glazing to assist with energy improvement and much more. A trusted company within the heritage property sector, HRG Services offer high levels of workmanship and customer service. They have a fantastic friendly office team, multi skilled tradesmen and craftsmen and cover the Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire areas. To contact HRG Services and discuss a project or arrange a free home visit contact 0800 246 1947. E-mail: info@hrgservices.co.uk.

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Downsizing your home to upsize your lifestyle By Sarah Ali Choudhury

I sometimes wonder how on earth I manage to accumulate so much junk in my home. I don’t go to car boot sales, or charity shops and I tend to really consider the benefits of any product I am about to bring into my home yet, when I’m decluttering, I’m suddenly surrounded by bags and bags of things that I either need to donate to charity, throw in the recycle or just put a free ad on Gumtree.

Where did all this stuff come from? Moving into a smaller home may feel like a step down, but a closer look reveals quite a few upsides: saving money, saving time and having less clutter in your life. Downsizing could be just the fresh start you and your family need! Keep: Limit yourself here. This category is reserved for items you’ll regularly use after downsizing your home. It may also include a small number of sentimental items—like your wedding video, family photo albums, or tokens of greatest achievements. If items don’t fit those specs, move them to our next category. Give: If your sentimental ties to an item are too strong to break completely, consider giving it to a loved one, who will treasure it the same way you have. Or donate it to your favorite charity. Stop clinging to too many things from the past and start making room for all the precious memories ahead. Sell: Now that sentimental items are separate and safe, earn some cash with the rest. Host a garage sale or sell items online. All that money can go toward your move. Have stuff that won’t sell? That brings me to my final category... Trash: If the rest won’t sell, throw it away. After you set aside, give away, or sell the important items, there’s no reason to keep the rest. Throw away that trash and be free! You're emotionally ready to sell.

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If the numbers show you're financially ready to make a move, great! But don't forget that selling your home is an emotional issue too. Before you plant the ‘For Sale’ sign, take a minute to answer just a few more questions: • Are you prepared to put in the work to get your house ready for house hunters? • Are you committed to keeping it ‘on show’ for weeks or possibly months? • Are you prepared to hear the reasons why potential buyers believe your home is not perfect? • Are you ready for honest negotiations over what buyers are willing to pay for your home? • Are you really in the right mind space to move out and leave the place where your family has made memories and move somewhere smaller? When you can positively answer all of these questions, call an estate agent. It may well be the right time to downsize your home to upsize your lifestyle!

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First World War Trust continues support of debt counsellors and its impact on local people

he final documentary theatre production by State of Play Arts and commissioned by the Priest’s House Museum about the impact of the Great War on people living in East Dorset, will take place on 22 March. Based on letters, diaries, photographs and other research material, the play reflects on the feelings and concerns of four people living in East Dorset after the Armistice: Sir John Hanham of Deans Court and Samuel Durrant, who were both injured; local doctor, Dr E Kaye Le Fleming, who served in the Royal Army Medical Corps; Eliza Burden, of Pilford, whose son was killed in action and who worked as a washerwoman. Sir William Hanham said, “We are really looking forward to this production, which promises to remind us that in every community across the country the trauma of the First War did not stop on Armistice Day.” The play will take place at Deans Court in Wimborne, home to the Hanham family for nearly 500 years. The production is written by Gill Horitz and Tony Horitz. Tickets £9 - £7 concessions/children, from Wimborne Tourist Information Centre or on 01202 886116 – booking essential. Performances at 3pm and 7.30pm.

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Talbot Village Trust has presented the Bus Stop Club with more than £4,000 to carry out essential insulation works Sue Sutherland, project to the Ferndown charity’s manager for Turbary building. Resource Centre The Bus Stop Club at the Turbary Resource Centre offers support and advice through their CAP (Christians Against Poverty) Centre for those in unmanageable debt living in the area. It also provides individual support to parents of school age children, runs after school and holiday activities, and provides low cost healthy meals on Friday evenings in the Good Food Community Café. SOS, a weekly support group for those affected by childhood abuse and trauma, also runs from January to July. Mental Health First aid courses for workers and volunteers are also held once a term.

Wimborne in Bloom looks to year ahead

For the second year in succession Wimborne has been nominated as a Britain in Bloom finalist. This was announced at the recent Wimborne in Bloom Annual Meeting by the chairman Richard Nunn. The nomination by the South and South East in Bloom Region is on account of the town winning the ‘Town’ title with a Gold Award last summer. It will again mean that the town will be judged twice this summer first in the regional competition and then in the national competition. In the national competition last year the town won a Silver Gilt Medal.

New signings at soccer school AFC Bournemouth players Dominic Solanke and Nathaniel Clyne surprised almost 150 children at the Community Sports Trust’s latest soccer school during half term. After a day filled with drills, shooting practice and small-sided games, the two players arrived to give out prizes and take part in a question-and-answer session. Following the presentations, the children grabbed an autograph from the players, both of whom joined the club in the January transfer window. AFC Bournemouth thanked CMP Print, who sponsor the club’s soccer schools in Bournemouth and have been official partners of the Community Sports Trust for four consecutive seasons.

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Prize Crossword Competition It’s been a while since Viewpoint had a crossword competition, but this is one with a difference. It’s all in French and kindly provided by Fantastique French Tuition. Challenge yourself and give it a go. The magnifique prize for the winner, picked at random, is three French lessons worth up to £45 at any of www.fantastiquefrenchtuition. co.uk local classes. Enter online at www.mags4dorset. co.uk or send your completed crossword puzzle with your name, address (or email address) and telephone number to: French Crossword, Viewpoint Magazine, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 0BN by 28 March 2019. The classes must be booked within six months of winning the prize. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final. Bon chance!

HORIZONTALEMENT 2 Paris ......, club de foot où joue Kylian Mbappé 6 Région française où la série "Death in Paradise" est filmée 7 Tour fameuse située dans le 7ème arrondissement de Paris 9 Ancien club d'Emiliano Sala, footballeur argentin 10 Animal de compagnie populaire (pas un chien) 11 Prénom du Président actuel 15 Nombre de buts marqués par la France en finale de la Coupe du Monde de football de 2018 16 Grand producteur de pneumatiques français, basé à Clermont-Ferrand 17 Troisième couleur du drapeau français (après le bleu et le blanc) 18 Palais fameux juste à l'ouest de Paris 20 Capitale de la Bretagne

VERTICALEMENT 1 Le TGV est le Train à Grande...? 3 ....... le Conquérant, vainqueur de la Bataille de Hastings 4 Ville en Normandie où le Barfleur arrive (de Poole) 5 Mouvement de protestation récent - "Yellow Vests" en anglais 8 Viaduc énorme dans le sud de France conçu par le Britannique, Norman Foster 12 Boisson consommée juste avant le dîner 13 Nom de famille du négociateur du Brexit pour l'Union Européenne 14 Il y a un musée dédié à ce grand artiste à Giverny 19 Deuxième ville de France; réputée pour sa gastronomie

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