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April 2018 Volume 15 Issue 9

FERNDOWN

Scout Hut HQ Cherry Grove Fridays 9.30am Jon 07946 143849

WIMBORNE

Community Learning and Resources Centre Entrance in King Street Car Park Tuesdays 9.15am, 11.15am, 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Louise 07902 566149

WIMBORNE

St John’s Church Leigh Road Saturdays 8.30am & 10.30am Jon 07946 143849

COLEHILL

St Michael’s Church Centre Colehill Lane Mondays 9.30am Thursdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm Steph 07738 323895

CORFE MULLEN

St Nicholas Church Wareham Road Wednesdays 9am, 11am, 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Zoe 07866 444488

FERNDOWN

St Marks Church Hall 250 New Road Mondays 10am Jon 07946 143849

FERNDOWN

Scout Hut HQ, Cherry Grove Saturdays 8.30am & 10.30pm Leanne: 07736 205670

FERNDOWN

United Church Wimborne Road East Tuesdays 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Zoe K 07964 887581

FERNDOWN

Village Hall Church Road Thursdays 9am & 11am Zoe K 07964 887581

VERWOOD

MOORDOWN

VERWOOD

SPRINGBOURNE

Verwood Methodist Church Hall Vicarage Road Mondays 5.30pm Hayley 07786 919897 LAUNCHES 2ND APRIL Verwood Memorial Hall Ringwood Road Wednesdays 9.15am, 11.15am, 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Rhonda 07875 686867

ST LEONARDS

The Village Hall Braeside Road Mondays 9.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Brenda 07718 355980

BEAR CROSS

St Marks Church 250 New Road Thursdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm Karen 07795 820310

Howe Croft Community Centre 1 Turnball Lane, Off Holloway Avenue Thursdays 9am, 11am, 5pm & 7pm Fridays 9am Hilla 07818 243395

WEST MOORS

BEARWOOD

WEST PARLEY

Pinehurst Community Church 90 Pinehurst Road Wednesdays 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Thursdays 9.30am Karen 07795 820310

LIFECENTRE 713 Wimborne Road Thursdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm Fridays 9am, 11am and 1pm Sadie 07545 379045 Springbourne Christian Centre Curzon Road Tuesdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm Val 07971 106169

IFORD

Iford URC Church Ropley Road Tuesdays 9.30am Val 07971 106169

BOSCOMBE

Friends Meeting House Wharncliffe Road Thursdays 9.30am Val 07971 106169

CHARMINSTER

Moose International Hall Malmesbury Park Road Monday 7pm Kate 07486 871795 LAUNCHES 2ND APRIL

WINTON

Bearwood Community Centre St Johns Avenue Mondays 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tuesdays 9.30am* & 7.30pm Faye 07818 676561 *LAUNCHES 3RD APRIL

St Luke’s Church Hall St Luke’s Road Fridays 5.30pm & 7.30pm Saturdays 8.30am & 10.30am Charlotte 01202 510359

BROADSTONE

POOLE

POKESDOWN

BROADSTONE

POOLE

Liberal Hall York Road Thursdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm Angela 07912 536741 Conservative Club Tudor Road Fridays 9am & 11am Angela 07912 536741

The Spire High Street (Opp NatWest Bank) Fridays 9.00am Caroline 07796 568197 Poole High School Wimborne Road Saturdays 8.30am & 10.30am Caroline 07796 568197

St James C of E Primary School Christchurch Road Saturdays 9.00am Kat 07763 900744 LAUNCHES 7TH APRIL

4DORSET Volume 15 • Issue 9 • April 2018 Hello Readers

Picture of the month

MAGS4DORSET

This was a month of mixed emotions in our household. First was the very timely news of the completion of the purchase of Dana House in Ferndown, which, as you will see, is now our new office. This was greeted with much excitement as it heralded a new era for the business. Ten days later we saw the sad passing of Alma Pulford, who was 105. When someone lives to such a grand old age, you begin to think they are invincible. Alma was my husband’s extraordinary and wonderful mother, and Ben and Louis’ much-loved Nanan. Her obituary can be found on page 5.

To Alma

You let us know you weren’t ready to go We knew you wanted to stay But with heartbeat so weak it was hard for you to speak – Even so, dear Nanan – you told us to go away. We understood; you knew we would. So we said our goodbyes, tears hidden from our eyes Leaving lots of love for you to take above When you left. x RIP Nanan. We were sorry you had to leave us on 16 March. But we have many fond memories and everyone loved you. Despite our see-sawing emotions, and all the snow we had to contend with in March, this issue came together with the great help and support from our staff and especially Carol Waterkeyn.

Ben Pulford managing director design@mags4dorset.co.uk Nick Pulford company secretary accounts@mags4dorset.co.uk

NEWS DESK 01202 872813 Janine Pulford editor editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk

Carol Waterkeyn contributing editor

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Louis Pulford creative director

louispulford@brightboxdesigns.co.uk

Adam Trimby graphic designer designstudio@mags4dorset.co.uk

ADVERTISING 01202 816140 Mark Beechey account manager DD: 01202 941465 mark@mags4dorset.co.uk

Russell Harness account manager DD: 01202 941466 russell@mags4dorset.co.uk Calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes.

Janine Pulford Editor

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The Editor reserves the right to amend or shorten contributions in order to fit in with the editorial policy and style of the magazine

Ian Lory Alexandra O’Neill

‘SWANNY’ RIVER

How to contact us Enquiries: 01202 870270 Advertising: 01202 816140 Brightbox Designs: 01202 233441

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4Dorset is independently published and distributed free to homes and businesses in selected areas of Dorset and Hampshire. It is also available by subscription at £35 per year. Views or opinions expressed in 4Dorset are not necessarily those of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertisement deemed to be unsuitable for publication. Information about a service does not imply recommendation. All purchases made through this publication are done so entirely at your own risk. The copyright on all written material, logos and advertising artwork produced by our studio remains with 4Dorset and should not be reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher.

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charity of the year April marks the start of the new financial year for many organisations including Forest Holme Hospice Charity Over the next 12 months the charity needs to raise a total of £820,000 to ensure that it is in a position to provide consistent and unconditional care not just now, but also in the future. Over the years, the charity has been committed to funding additional nursing staff for the inpatient ward, counsellors to provide psychological support to patients and their families, a variety of complementary therapies, medical equipment, and practical fixtures and fittings to make the hospice a more homely environment. A patient’s relative, Katie Marshall said, “The staff at Forest Holme were our sunshine on the darkest days. When they felt the time was right, they cracked a little joke to make us all smile a little. Sometimes that’s all you need. They were a shoulder to cry on, or warm arms to hug when everything was falling apart. They really did help us all get through the worst hours of our lives.” For more information on how you can support the vital work of the charity, please contact 01202 670644 or visit: www. forestholmehospice.org.uk

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Do you have any 50s shop fittings? As part of a developing educational programme, Wimborne Model Town is setting up a 1950s shop area and would love to hear from anyone who might be able to assist with original shop fittings, vintage packaging or even an old £SD till. “Although we will not be open all hours, we are establishing a vintage retail area at the Model Town which will reflect how people shopped in the 1950s and would welcome donations of equipment and products that we could use,” comments general manager, Greg Hoar. The educational charity which maintains the original 1950s’ miniature buildings reopened for the new season on 24 March.

Discover Wimborne A month-long voyage of discovery in Wimborne will showcase local businesses, organisations and activities throughout the town. Returning for the second year, Discover Wimborne will encourage visitors and locals to explore the delights of the town by experiencing the various events and special offers of the businesses taking part during April.

Most of the family at Alma’s 100th birthday party

Poole centenarian enjoyed a long and happy life 20 May 1912-16 March 2018

Alma Pulford, one of the oldest women in Dorset, who was just two months shy of her 106th birthday, passed away peacefully on 16 March. The widow of the renowned commercial artist, Eric William Pulford, Alma had survived him for nearly 13 years. Originally from Leeds, the couple were married on 27 April 1940. A few years later they moved to the south where Eric pursued a successful career to become one of the greatest British film poster artists. Alma meanwhile devoted her time to their four children. She was a loving mother to Janice, Nick, Ben and Louis with Nanan (102) Gillian, Nicholas and Robert. Family meant everything to Alma and, with nine grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren, she was never short of visitors. When Eric retired, the couple moved to Poole where Alma enjoyed doing her bit for the community and she spent many years working in a charity shop in Westbourne. She was also a regular visitor of her late-cousin’s severely disabled daughter, Sue. Alma was a talented artist and enjoyed art classes and circle dancing even when she was over 100. With a zest for living and the ability to talk about anything and everything, Alma will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

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LAW SPOT By Gaynor Cooke, Head of Wills and Probate Harold G Walker Solicitors

Refund information for LPAs and EPAs Have you registered a Lasting Power of Attorney between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017? If so, you may be eligible for a refund of part of the registration fee from the Office of Public Guardian. It has been established that the Office of Public Guardian’s (OPG) operating costs to deal with registering Lasting Powers of Attorney or Enduring Powers of Attorney were lower than anticipated and the government has advised that refunds are being offered to those who may have been charged more than was necessary to apply to register the documents between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017. Gaynor Cooke This does not relate to the legal costs incurred in preparing or registering the documents but, only the registration fee paid to the OPG to register the documents. The refunds range from £45 to £54 depending on the date that you paid the fee. If you think you are eligible, you will need to personally apply by contacting the OPG direct by: Online: https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney-refund Helpline: 0300 456 0300 (choose option 6) The OPG will be able to guide you through the refund process. If you need any further advice regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney, Harold G Walker Solicitors experienced Wills & Probate specialists can provide friendly and professional advice to guide you, giving you complete peace of mind.

For more information, please call our Wills & Probate team on 01202 881454, who will be happy to discuss the process with you.

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Congratulations mags4dorset! After seven happy years at King George V Pavilion in Ferndown, mags4dorset has relocated. “Since starting the local publishing company 15 years ago, we have changed offices four times,” says co-founder, and editor, Janine Pulford. “But this move is a permanent one. “Our first office in 2003 was a room in our house. As you can imagine, it wasn’t ideal. Luckily two small rooms became available to rent in Ringwood Road, Ferndown (above Xerocad) and we moved there as soon as we could. “When we outgrew Ringwood Road we went to Whittle Road on the Ferndown Industrial Estate where we had to shout across the room because the office was so huge.

A few years later the shouting stopped as we had to downsize (within the same building) due to the recession. “Eventually we were able to afford to move to the first floor at King George V Pavilion where we have been very happy and seen steady growth.” However, with the improvements underway at the KGV pavilion, Ferndown Town Council had given mags4dorset notice to vacate by 31 March. “We had been trying to purchase an office for a while, but there were complex covenant issues that had to be sorted,” said directors Ben and Louis Pulford. “Things suddenly moved forward and Simon

Nethercott from HG Walker Solicitors was pleased to tell us that we could complete. This took place on 6 March and by the time you read this, we should have relocated.” Janine adds, “To be able to purchase an office where both Viewpoint and 4Dorset can continue to grow is something I wouldn’t have dreamed of when I first started the company. “It has only become possible through a lot of hard work and employing passionate staff who have helped us build our loyal customer base. It is also down to the forward thinking of Ben and Louis who have a vision for the future and have reinvested in the business.

“So next time you receive 4Dorset you will know that it has been produced in our new office at Dana House in Spinneys Lane, Ferndown. “Ben, Louis, Nick and myself would like to say a big thank you to all our readers, loyal customers,

clients and staff for all your support over the last 15 years. This has not only ensured the survival and growth of our much loved community magazines: Viewpoint and 4Dorset, but also of Pulford Publicity Limited and BrightBox Designs.”

Carol Waterkeyn, contributing editor and Janine Pulford, editor

Simon Nethercott from Harold G Walker Solicitors at new offices after completion

Welcome to Dana House

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Recruitment drive for Wimborne Air Cadets

Flt Lt Nigel Winton (L), watches civilian instructor Keelia Scott monitoring cadet Mia Miles and cadet corporal Sam Wyatt as they operate a flight simulator

Wimborne Air Cadets is keen to recruit more cadets and civilian instructors. The 1069 Squadron HQ in Leigh Road, Wimborne, sees twice-weekly parade evenings for cadets on Tuesdays and Fridays. The Air Cadets is a UK-wide cadet force sponsored by the Royal Air Force. After joining, cadets have many opportunities such as adventurous training, overseas camps, gliding and real flight experience as well as instruction on a flight simulator. Young people seeking a

challenge and aged between 13 and 17 are welcome to visit the Cadet HQ by arrangement to view the facilities, talk to established cadets and instructors and be shown the various activities in which they may participate. And, uniform is provided free of charge. Officer Commanding the Wimborne Squadron, Flt Lt Nigel Winton says, “We currently have 15 cadets receiving instruction and we are keen to attract more. “We are probably a well-kept secret so far as Wimborne and the surrounding area is concerned but can offer young people an exciting and challenging environment in which to learn and challenge their abilities,” he added. Young people, or their parents, wanting to get a clearer picture of what Air Cadets offer can either telephone 01202 848893 or email: sqdnhq@ atc1069.plus.com. Anyone interested in becoming a civilian trainer should also make contact.

Blandford warehouse fire believed to have started accidentally Dorset & Wiltshire fire crews were called to the scene of a significant fire on the Hall & Woodhouse brewery site in Bournemouth Road, Blandford on 6 March and found an empty warehouse undergoing demolition well alight. Although the affected building is next to the brewery, the main site was luckily not involved in the blaze. At the height of the incident, 15 fire crews were in attendance from across Dorset and Wiltshire, together with two aerial ladder platforms and other support appliances. A number of other agencies were involved at the scene as well, including Dorset County Council, Dorset Police, the Environment Agency, and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks. The attendance was scaled back to 10 fire engines by 8.30pm, and by 8am the next morning on 7 March, the attendance was three crews. Two crews with an aerial ladder platform continued damping down the fire and dealing with hotspots. Investigations into the exact cause of the fire continue, but it is believed to have started accidentally.

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AFC Bournemouth player ‘shows respect’ AFC Bournemouth player Steve Cook has been coaching primary school children on the importance of respect and good behaviour. Central defender Cook and assistant head coach Steve Fletcher visited Winton Primary School in Bournemouth, with AFC Bournemouth’s charitable Community Sports Trust (CST). Around a hundred, year 6 pupils from Winton Primary took part in the

CST’s Respect session, which encourages and promotes good and positive behaviour and

discourages young people from acting disrespectfully within the local community.

Support for pupils’ business ideas Schoolchildren from across Dorset were pleasantly surprised as generous ‘Dragons’ provided £300 cash support for companies competing in the Young Enterprise Company Programme at their Dragons’ Den-style events at Poole Grammar School. It took place on 8 February, when nine participating companies from schools in Dorset presented to a total of six Dragons. The Dragons came from local businesses and included representatives from larger organisations and local entrepreneurs.

The Dragons represented Princecroft Willis, Borough of Poole, Savvy Technologies, Greendale Construction, Humphries Kirk and Steve Mumby. All eyes will be on the student companies on 11 May when they will compete in the Dorset Final to be the student company selected to progress to the South West Regional Final in June. The Company Programme is open to teams of students from schools throughout Dorset. If your school or business would like to get involved, contact dorset@y-e. org.uk in the first instance.

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New property specialist welcomed Harold G Walker Solicitors are pleased to welcome a new property specialist to its team of legal professionals in Broadstone. Specialising in both residential and commercial property transactions, Shaun Kellaway joins the firm as an associate solicitor. His expertise enables him to advise on a wide range of conveyancing matters. Simon Nethercott, partner and commercial solicitor at Harold G Walker Solicitors in Broadstone commented, “I am pleased to be welcoming Shaun to our team; his expertise in both residential and commercial matters makes him a unique and valued asset to the firm. His knowledge of the area and links with the local community makes him well placed at our office in Broadstone.” The new appointment is another example of Harold G Walker’s continued expansion, as the firm announced it will be relocating its head office in Wimborne to larger premises on West Borough.

Britain in Bloom finalist For only the sixth time in Wimborne in Bloom’s 26-year history, the town has been nominated as a finalist in the Britain in Bloom Competition 2018. The nomination comes as a result of Wimborne winning the town category in last year’s regional competition. The re-elected chairman Richard Nunn said, “Wimborne in Bloom is honoured to be nominated.” Nunn appealed for as much support as possible to get the town ready in

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time for judging in July (regional competition) and August (national competition). If you can help in any way, please call Richard on 01202 888793. The group has to raise £18,000 a year to enable the summer and winter planting throughout the main areas of the town. The snow at the start of March caused postponement of the annual Wine and Wisdom Fun Quiz Evening and it is hoped to reschedule this major In-Bloom fundraiser this month.

Miss Dorset finalists announced for 2018 Budding Miss Englands took to the stage in Bournemouth on 27 February as the regional contest, which forms the first part in the journey to find the next Miss World, got underway. The Miss Dorset 2018 finalists were announced during a celebration at 1812 Lounge Bar and Restaurant in Bournemouth. Amber Hardy,

Danielle Hemming, Julia Smith, Hannah Pollyn, Sophie Hall, Sarah Sheppard, Shania Lockyer and Stephanie Wyatt introduced themselves to a cheering audience as they outlined their ambitions, should they win the crown. The glamorous competition takes place alongside the Love Dorset Festival, designed to champion the county’s

10 fair-trade towns and encourage residents to make ethical decisions for a more sustainable future. You can vote by liking and sharing the contestants pictures and personality videos through the Miss Dorset Facebook and Instagram pages: https:// www.facebook. com/missdorset/ @ MissDorsetOfficial. You can also support who you’d like to win by text vote.

Three arrested after serious assault Three men have been arrested in connection with a reported serious assault in Christchurch. Shortly before 10.15pm on Thursday 1 March, Dorset Police received a report of an altercation involving four men in Barrack Road, near the junction with Elizabeth Avenue. A man in his 20s from Bournemouth sustained slash wounds – believed to have been caused by a knife. He was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which

were not life-threatening. Three Bournemouth men, aged 20, 24 and 27, have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and have been released under investigation pending further enquiries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 5518 0032 187. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Chamber president reveals two-year vision Report by Janine Pulford

A dynamic landscape gardener has put forward his vision for the businesses in Ferndown over the next two years.

Elected as president of Ferndown Chamber of Commerce on 5 December 2017, Tom Clark of Eazy Garden Limited, will continue in the role until 2019, when he hopes to have grown the chamber’s membership by 50 per cent. Tom said, “I intend to release a newly designed website, develop an app for members, start monthly breakfast meetings and learning lunches and put a ‘young chamber’ in place to encourage businesses to interact with local schools.” And he wants to see the chamber committee expand from its current five roles to 10 before the end of his term. As far as the website goes, Suzanne Lovell, marketing secretary of the chamber and

owner of Meridian Air Conditioning and Ventilation, is already on the case. It is hoped to launch the new site shortly, along with the members’ app. Breakfast meetings have already been put in place at Ferndown Forest Golf Club and members should have received their first invitation. Non-members will be welcomed in May. Learning lunches are for members only to talk about their businesses and share expertise. “Each lunch will focus on a different business,” explains Tom. Also on his agenda is better liaison with the town and district councils. “I want to make Ferndown Chamber a voice of the local business person at local and

Chinese New Year celebrated in style

Bournemouth Library played host to a Chinese New Year extravaganza attended by the Mayor, Cllr Lawrence Williams. Our photographer Tom Scrase went along to capture some of the colourful celebrations that welcomed in the Year of the Dog on Friday 16 February.

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district council levels,” he says. To this aim, he wants to hold quarterly meetings with both councils so that businesses can take any concerns directly to councillors. “We have already made strides with the economic development officer, Mandy Payne, at Christchurch and East Dorset,” said Tom. “We need a few more councillors to get on board.” If you wish to join Ferndown Chamber of Commerce at this exciting time in its history, call Suzanne Lovell on 01202 582286, or use the contact form on the chamber’s website. The annual cost is £40 and this includes affiliate membership to the Dorset Chamber of Commerce.

10 years of awards at Ferndown Upper The Presentation Ceremony at Ferndown Upper School (FUS) is the best day of the year for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) and 2018 marks a 10-year partnership with the school where a total of £130,000 has been awarded to 250 students. This year, more than 30 outstanding students received individual awards and the charity also funded nearly £4,500 worth of specialist IT equipment for pupils with special educational needs. The students had the chance to meet local dignitaries and enjoyed chatting with them about their achievements. Among the bursaries was one to help a student study Korean. The charity also funded accommodation for a student to take part in work experience at Aston

Martin, where she hopes to work in sales and marketing. The JTYAF was set up in memory of Lt John Thornton RM who was tragically killed in Afghanistan in 2008. Chairman Pete Thornton said, “John would be extremely proud of all that his Foundation has achieved over the last 10 years, and there was no better place to celebrate this achievement than at his old school.”

Oarsome achievements of Harewood rowers Harewood College, part of Avonbourne Trust, has been making waves in the rowing world in recent years. After already smashing the British Junior Under 20s ‘large team’ 100km indoor rowing record and being five times podium finishers in the National Indoor Rowing Championships, Harewood continues to make its mark.

Early 2018 has already seen the Year 7 rowing team top the National Schools League table and win the Bournemouth Schools’ Championship while their older peers in years 8 and 9 also won in the same competition. The Harewood rowers have just pooled their talents together to indoor row the equivalent of the English Channel

and raise money for the Bournemouth Hospital Charity. The challenge saw students across Year 8 compete in their Houses to see how long it would take them to row the distance of the channel. The winning team was Macarthur House, who finished the 22 miles in two hours, 35 minutes and 37.3 seconds. - advertising feature -

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Furry dangers In the UK we love our pets, and many people wouldn’t be without them. They become loyal friends and part of the family. Yet for some people, others’ pets can become a serious problem, creating allergies and even severe anaphylactic shock in some cases. I used to have quite a strong allergy to cats, causing streaming eyes and problems with my breathing, but I seemed to grow out of it in my thirties, when we acquired our own feline.

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Local photographer Tom Scrace has a severe dog allergy and started a dialogue on the mags4dorset Facebook page. He explained, “On talking to many people in the area, I was surprised to find that like me, they cannot go into some of the café-pubs or restaurants because of allergic reactions to fur. Due to the fact that dogs are allowed on the premises and restricting people that suffer with allergies, it sounds like trade is lost. I also found other people like me who have had dogs and cats most of their lives, and we find it a great shame that we now cannot get anywhere near them due to our reactions.” Phil Fletcher, from Ferdown, posted, “I have a very bad allergy to dogs, cats and horses. I love animals but they do not ‘like’ me. We were in Ringwood one Saturday lunchtime for food in a nice place, had coffee and ordered food,

By Carol Waterkeyn

then two people with a Newfoundland walked in and then someone with a Jack Russell. Unfortunately we had to leave. My tubes close up and I can hardly breathe and my eyes are so bad it’s like having sand in them. It’s a shame. Most people do not understand, and when I tell them I’m allergic, they look at me as if I’m some sort of alien. In my opinion more awareness should be made of it. I’ve been like this since I was 5 years old.”

Tom Scrase added, “I’ve found so many people with this allergy. I have also been in a restaurant/pub/ café myself when people come in with their dogs only to find I have had to get up and leave my meal and go home. I can get to the stage when I can hardly breathe and my eyes are so bad it’s like having grit in them. It will last for hours. I was on a bus a few weeks ago and a lady got on with her dog and allowed it to jump up and mess all my clothes. When I said that I have an allergy to dogs, I received a lot of verbal abuse.” Some people can even be allergic to birds, including an allergy to parrots so severe, it can be a killer. Hypersensitivy pneumonitis occurs from prolonged contact with feathers, droppings and dander from birds and birdhouses. The continuous

inhalation of bird dander can bring on severe asthma-like symptoms. If you suspect you may have an animal allergy, there is a lot of information on the Allergy UK website at www.allergy uk.org, where it explains the different types of animal that can cause reactions. It is not only the fur that causes a problem but also the dander, and saliva. While many of us enjoy our pets, do be mindful that some people have extreme reactions to our four and two-legged friends. In contrast, for many of us, there are reported health benefits from our animals, such as lowering our blood pressure, helping with loneliness, reducing stress and heart problems, and building up our resistance to bugs, for example. And, assistance dogs can be lifechanging in a good way. If you have strong feelings about this subject, then please write to the editor at mags4dorset to tell us why.

health & FITNESS Life after stroke or brain injury Are you a stroke survivor or have suffered a brain injury? Would you like to try some new activities? Ferndown Leisure Centre has teamed up with The New Forest Paddle Sport Company to offer stand up paddle boarding and kayaking to stroke survivors. Why not book on to try these sports with fully qualified instructors. As long as you are happy to get into the water and don’t mind falling in, the rest is apparently easy. If you would like to add you name to the list for other trial activities, or to book on this one, please contact Jo on email joannesinclair@pfpleisure.org or call 01202 877468.

RBCH success in NHS National Staff Survey The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RBCH) is in the top 20% of all acute trusts for 24 of the 32 key findings in this year’s NHS National Staff Survey. The Trust has also achieved the highest nationally reported scores for acute trusts in the following: • 78% of staff feel able to contribute towards improvements at work • 81% of staff are satisfied with their level of responsibility and involvement • 78% report effective team working • 93% agree that their role makes a difference to patients/service users • 96% have been appraised in the last 12 months. In terms of overall staff engagement, RBCH’s score of 3.96 (out of 5) was in the highest 20% when compared with trusts of a similar type. The NHS National Staff Survey collects views from staff of what it is like working at RBCH and means the Trust can compare the results with others around the country.

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I would like to join in with the family and show them a few tricks of my own! I would love to snorkel and enjoy the water on my next holiday? I would like to be a better swimmer? I wish I could swim but I never had the opportunity.

So, what’s stopping you from achieving your goals?

Now is a great time to start, or get back in the water, following the adult pathway, split into the 4 stages of Beginner (Learn), Improver (Like), Technique (Love) and Advanced (Live). They also offer private lessons if you prefer.

For more information about swimming at Ferndown Leisure Centre please contact the swim team on 01202 877468 or visit www.ferndownleisurecentre.co.uk

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Knowing how to get up from the floor can improve confidence and make people feel safer. For most people it is not a case of they can’t get up, rather they just don’t know how. Why not learn how to, and potentially save hours of lying on the floor, waiting for help to arrive? Book a space and go along to the Barrington Centre in Ferndown on Friday 25 May, from 11.30-1.30pm to learn how. Please note that if the organisers do not deem it safe, they will not put you on the floor but will demonstrate the technique instead. The event is being organised by staff from Ferndown Leisure Centre at the Barrington Centre. Contact Joanne Sinclair by email on joannesinclair@pfpleisure.org or call 01202 877468 for more information or to book. This is a free event but you may like to make a donation to the Pramacare charity on the day.

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Are you sad, worried, stressed or anxious? Maybe you’re struggling with your children, or perhaps you’re having difficulties in your relationship? Getting help, talking to someone outside of the situation and coming up with a plan of action can put you back in control. Don’t waste any more time hoping things will just get better, take that first step of asking for help. You don’t have to do it alone. Why not ask about professional support from Andrea Lindsay of Halo Therapies? - advertising feature -

Well done Jolanta! Bluebird Care, Ferndown have recognised one of their care professionals, Jolanta Paulauskiene with an award. Lorraine Maher from Bluebird Care says, “Jolanta started working for Bluebird Care, Ferndown at the beginning

of February 2018 and came to us with no previous care experience. “But on Saturday 3 March, Jolanta’s quick thinking and outstanding support meant that one of our customers survived a serious infection. The doctor had even stated

that if Jolanta had not acted quickly and called for a doctor for this customer, the customer would not have made it through the night. Jolanta sat with the client most of the night without even being asked to, because no other person could reach the customer due to the bad weather.” Lorraine added, “Jolanta will be receiving Care Professional of the Month for March, for her outstanding care and support and being the one care professional who worked through all the bad weather, snow, ice and the storm to attend to every one of her customers to ensure they were safe. “We have received some amazing compliments from customers and family members about Jolanta and how, with no past experience or being asked, goes above and beyond her job role to care and support people who need our help.”

health & FITNESS Dorset Blind Association celebrates 100 years

s Dorset Blind Association (DBA) prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday and receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the charity is looking back on its history, from setting up Braille social centres in both Weymouth and Parkstone in the 1920s, to enabling blind people to even shoot and rock climb today. Volunteers have played a key part in the work of the charity and last year this was recognised with Dorset Blind

Association being selected to receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. DBA would like to hear from local people whose own lives, or those of loved ones have been touched in some way by the charity. Any records, photos, or other information relating to the history of the charity, which can also be shared would also be greatly appreciated. Contact Jo Randall at the Dorset Blind Association by email at jo@dorsetblind.org. uk or by telephone on 01202 712865.

On your own without children? A new project is looking for volunteers to set up groups for older people without children. In the UK there are more than one million people aged over 65 who don’t have any children to support them in their old age. Around 10,000 of them live in Dorset. By 2032 there is expected to be an 80% rise in the number of single, childless older people needing support. Finding ways to help older people who are ageing without support from family is the subject of a partnership between Dorset organisation PRAMA Care and Ageing Without Children. Ageing Without Children works to support and campaign for older people

who are without children through choice, circumstance, infertility, bereavement, estrangement, distance or any other reason. As part of this work, Ageing Without Children are recruiting volunteer group leaders to help set up and run local groups, with the support of a worker from PRAMA Care. Volunteers must be ageing without children themselves, but there are no other requirements. Volunteers will need to be able to dedicate 5-6 hours a month, with expenses paid, and will be supported by the local development worker. For more information contact awoc@ pramacare.co.uk or call 01202 207300.

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christchurch and highcliffe NEWS

Highcliffe launches quality artisan food festival Plans have been announced for the fourth Highcliffe Food Festival which will take place on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June. In line with previous festivals, this one will major on quality artisan foods. Many local businesses are sponsoring the festival and already more than 65 stalls have been booked, with products for sale ranging from quality meats, cheeses, patisserie, fish, oils, vinegars, garden furniture and knives to several stalls selling artisan gins, wines, beers and spirits. The ‘Let’s Cook’ demonstration theatre in the Methodist Hall will

feature a range of local celebrity chefs – and this year for the first time there will also be a mobile cookery demonstration unit in Tesco car park. Festival chairman Mary Reader says, “This year we have made a decision to showcase the amazing work being done by our local chefs, who are all giving up their time to support us. With chefs such as award-winning Alex Aitken from the Jetty

and Harbour Hotel group, TV chef James Golding, the chef director of the Pig group, Luke Matthews and Adam Hart from the prestigious and multiaward-winning Chewton Glen, Kevin Brown from the Lord Bute and Colin Nash from the Three Tuns, we are surrounded by amazing talent.” Also taking part in the cookery demonstrations will be award-winning local butcher Chris Watson

and Harry Moseley, chef and joint proprietor of Paddle restaurant. Local fisherman Russell Murphy from Russell’s Plaice will be joined by Paul Jenkins from the Shipyard restaurant in Lymington to create some dishes with his locally caught lobsters, crabs and other sustainable fish. Nutritionist and author Barbara Cox who lives in the area will present a session ‘Look and feel 10 years younger with

Rainbow Recipes’. Judge and jam-maker Jennifer Williams will be back, as will Kerry Witt the master chocolatier. There will also be two stages of musical entertainment presented by Highcliffe’s own music studio, HP Music, to help make the Highcliffe Food Festival a feast for all the senses. There’s more information on the website at: www. highcliffefoodfestival.co.uk

Man sentenced after fatal road traffic collision A driver who admitted causing a fatal road traffic collision in the Christchurch area has been sentenced. Robert John Hammer, aged 93 of Hertfordshire, appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on 9 March, after admitting an offence of causing death by careless driving. He was fined £8,000 and ordered to pay costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £175. Hammer was also disqualified from driving for three years. At around 2.30pm on 13 October 2017 Dorset Police received a report of a road collision in Mudeford involving a silver BMW that had collided with a parked car and then reversed at speed, mounting the pavement and colliding with a pedestrian. Sadly the pedestrian – an 85-year-old woman from the Christchurch area – was pronounced dead at the scene. - advertising feature -

Visit the care café Care cafés have been rolled out by Kingsley Healthcare to all its care homes across the region.

In Highcliffe, care café coffee mornings take place from 10.30am to noon at Highcliffe Nursing Home, Stuart Road on the first Thursday of every month. Residents and staff love to meet people from the local community and the free monthly drop-in is a great opportunity for a friendly chat over tea, coffee and cakes. Kingsley Healthcare is also aiming to support carers looking after a loved one in the community. The coffee morning is a chance to meet others in the same position and to seek advice from the staff, who are experienced at caring for people living with dementia and other agerelated conditions. Debbie Preston, Kingsley’s operations manager in Dorset, said she was proud to have introduced the initiative across the county. “Care cafés have proved very successful at other Kingsley homes,” she said. “They provide carers with an opportunity to meet up with people in the same position and share their problems, swap ideas or perhaps simply enjoy a chat over coffee and cakes. “They can treat the occasion as a welcome break from caring or, equally, come along with the person who they are caring for. There is no charge for the coffee, tea and homemade cakes.” Highcliffe manager Tracey Millar said, “Our first care café was only at the beginning of November but we are already seeing them gather momentum. “We know there are a lot of people caring for loved ones in the community. This is our way of saying, ‘if you care, we care’.”

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christchurch and highcliffe NEWS Christchurch Food Festival to be ‘bigger and better’ Christchurch Food Festival, promises to be an even bigger culinary adventure this year, and takes place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May. The food festival is free to attend and will celebrate some of the very best food, drink and culinary expertise Dorset and the New Forest have to offer. With the festival’s charity, the Education Trust, focused on promoting healthy eating and cooking skills, the main highlights of the festival take place in the demonstration theatre. This is where TV chefs and award-winning local chefs will demonstrate their culinary magic. And, for the little ones, the popular Kids’ Kitchen teaches children to cook with fresh and nutritional ingredients in a fun, proactive environment. Over 200 stalls will be offering delicious local delicacies in the high street before spilling onto the riverside setting of Christchurch Quay. There will be live entertainment, while visitors can ‘try and buy’ a range of local food and drink. This year, the festival welcomes back celebrity TV chefs and Christchurch Food Festival ambassadors, Lesley Waters and MasterChef finalist and entertaining

resident chef on ITV’s Lorraine, Dean Edwards. Guests also include winner of The Apprentice 2016 and founder of Ridiculously Rich, Alana Spencer; as well as the vegan cupcake extraordinaire and blogger, Ms Cupcake.

Although free to visit, there is also a Patrons’ Scheme offering certain privileges. For more details email patrons@ christchurchfoodfest. co.uk and to find out more about the festival visit www. christchurchfoodfest.co.uk

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business PROFILE OVER 100 YEARS HELPING WITH FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS 1910 – FC Douch

The Douch Family Tree

Frederick Charles Douch started out as a cabinetmaker in 1910. Skilled in carpentry, he was often called upon to help the bereaved by making coffins for the dearly departed. As time went on, he became more involved with the associated aspects of funerals. Now, 108 years later, the award-winning, familyrun firm of funeral directors is celebrating a long history of success and growth, headed by managing director Nick Douch.

The War Years – Jack Douch

Lesley Shand, Corfe Mullen

Nick says, “My grandfather, also a Frederick, but known as Jack, was given the opportunity to follow in his father’s footsteps and served an apprenticeship. However, he enlisted during the Second World War, as did Mr Jolliffe who ran a nearby funeral directors in Ferndown. Whilst away fighting for their country, Frederick Senior looked after both businesses.”

1960s – AE Jolliffe, Ferndown

After the war, a closer working relationship developed between them and in the early-60s, Jolliffe sold the business to Jack Douch.”

1960s – James Smith, Swanage

Fast forward a few years, and FC Douch purchased James Smith Funeral Directors in Swanage. The funeral side grew alongside the original furniture company, which also sold furnishings. From Portsmouth to Weston-Super-Mare, the Douch family made their mark in many stately homes. “Jack was innovative,” says Nick. “In the 60s and 70s he visited Scandinavia to see how people’s tastes in furnishings were changing.” Noting a shift in the market as large chain stores grew in popularity, Jack gradually closed his shops. The last one to shut its doors was in Wimborne Square in the early 90s. But, forward-thinking as always, funeral plans, which were becoming buzz words in the 80s had been introduced by the Douch Family.

1999 – Albert Marsh, Wareham and Upton

In 1999, Douch took over Albert Marsh in Wareham and Upton. Albert had started his funeral business in the 1800s and Douch retained his great nephew, Jonathan Stretch, as a valuable member of staff. He now sits on the board of directors.

2001 – Lesley Shand Corfe Mullen

In 2001, the growing Douch family acquired Lesley Shand in Corfe Mullen.

2005 – Ives & Shand (Anthony Ives), Parkstone

The next purchase was Anthony Ives in Parkstone. The name was changed to Ives & Shand.

2010 – Charles Small Wimborne

In 2010, the third generation of Smalls of Wimborne, Martin Small, retired. The Douch Family preserved the ‘Small’ family heritage and combined it with the Douch name to create Douch & Small.

2015 - Lesley Shand Blandford

Service Chapel

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One of the biggest changes in the profession, says Nick, is the way people view funerals. “In years gone by, a funeral would be steeped in a tradition with each one being similar to the last. The procedure was almost sacrosanct. Today, no two funerals are the same. There are so many options available.” Douch Family Funeral Directors also like to be involved with the community. “Across the group we try and do our bit,” says Nick. “Whether that is sponsoring sports clubs, leagues and events, holding bereavement group sessions, organising community functions or doing charity work.”

Planning ahead

When it comes to saying that final goodbye, funeral costs, especially if someone dies without having set the money aside, can create an added pressure on relatives at a time when they are least able to cope. This can be overcome by planning ahead, and though no one wants to think about their end of life, investing in a funeral plan is a wise solution. As already mentioned, the Douch Family have been offering their own funeral plans since the 1980s. “A plan will guarantee the funeral directors’ costs,” explains Nick. “And there is a contribution towards third party costs, such as the cremation or burial. “Unfortunately,” he adds, “there is a growing trend of advisors who will take a hefty arrangement fee. This is unnecessary. If you are thinking of purchasing a funeral plan, you should speak to a funeral director.” But if there is no plan in place and you need to arrange a funeral, Nick’s advice is, “Take time to give it thought. You don’t have to rush a funeral. Speak to different funeral directors. It’s important to feel a connection with them and for them to come across as being the right people to carry out any last wishes. “We will do our best to accommodate everyone. We don’t operate a diary, we try our best to suit the family’s needs,” he says. So with over 100 years of helping families with funeral arrangements, it’s not surprising that MP Michael Tomlinson recently nominated a branch of the Douch Family group for a national award. Fought over by 20 major companies, Lesley Shand Corfe Mullen was runner up to Zurich Insurance in the All Party Corporate Responsibility Group’s ‘Responsible Business Champion’ title. Michael Tomlinson will also be officially opening the new-look premises (pictured) on 4 May (delayed from March due to the snow). The Douch Family tree includes many different names, yet the group retains that personal, local touch within its eight Dorset branches. It can clearly be seen that the development from cabinetmaker to funeral directors was a logical and highly successful one.

Five years later, Douch Family Funeral Directors opened a new branch of Lesley Shand in Blandford, incorporating a service chapel.

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The most recent investment within the group was completed this year with the rebuilding of Lesley Shand in Corfe Mullen. Like Blandford and Parkstone, it also has a purpose-built service chapel, where families can say their final farewells in an intimate setting without the worry of having to make way for the next funeral. Also, using the service chapel instead of booking a crematorium service can save up to £200. The average cost of a funeral is between £3,500 and £4,000. Being the newest development, an innovative system has been introduced in Corfe Mullen. Families wishing to visit the chapel of rest can do so by using an entry card. This avoids having to call the funeral director to make an appointment. Nick says the system allows relatives to visit at any time, “even in the middle of the night. If they want to see their loved one, they can let themselves in.” This is a great comfort for those reluctant to telephone a funeral director in the early hours to ask for access.

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Wendy Percy, Sophia Matthews, Michael Tomlinson MP, Shane Watson and Emma Reagan

Wimborne hosts final concert for Bournemouth Jazz Orchestra An audience-packed hall saw the fifth annual ‘Jazz at the Allendale’ charity concert in February. It was organised by Wimborne Rotary, to mark the final performance by the Bournemouth Jazz Orchestra, which disbanded after the final number. Orchestra leader, Tony Waller, explained that retirement of some regular players and difficulties in finding musicians of a professional standard able to give their services free of charge, contributed to his decision. A retiring collection at the concert raised £1,250 which will be shared between the Poole Society of Young Musicians and Rotary charities. During the interval, four young musicians from the Poole Society played for an appreciative audience. Asked about the future for the annual charity concert, organiser Rotarian Darryl Reach said, “Together with the support of our business partners, we hope to continue the series of successful concerts and a provisional date of 11 February next year has been set. Jazz fans interested in being kept informed should email: jazz@wimbornerotary.org”, he added.

Quartet (L-R) Jacob Gritt, Emily Taylor, Lucy Moorsom and Katie McKenna with Alison Kay from the Poole Society (centre)

Wimborne Voices in concert ‘Wimborne Voices’ is presenting a concert of a cappella songs through the ages, from the 16th century to favourites of the 1950s and 60s, at St Michael and All Angels Church in Colehill on Sunday 15 April at 3pm. The singing group is joining with soloists from Dorset Rural Music School (DRMS) in Blandford. Wimborne Voices sing their own arrangements of songs and are totally nonprofit-making, collecting several hundred pounds each year for a chosen charity. Join them for an hour of music-making, followed by tea and cake. Free admission, with retiring collection for St Michael’s Church and DRMS.

Home Library Service Love reading but can’t get to your local library? Corfe Mullen library may be able to help by bringing the library to you. They can deliver a wide range of library books directly to people at home with the Royal Voluntary Service. You can request specific books, authors and genres, all free of charge and picked by library staff. The free delivery service offers: books, large print books and audiobooks delivered every three weeks. Please contact the Royal Voluntary Service for more details on 01305 236666 or email dorsetwiltshirehub@ royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news

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Springing into cleaning

By Carol Waterkeyn

Spring has sprung outside, so it’s probably a good time for a bit of spring-cleaning inside, too. It’s time, too, to put those woolly throws, thick curtains and thick duvets through the washing machine or take them to the cleaners and get out the lighter ones. If everything’s looking a bit dark and dingy, a paint refresh in a lighter shade and some lighter blinds or curtains should help. A good clean of paintwork, tiles and floors with detergent or sugar soap will brighten them up. Attack those kitchen work surfaces, and cupboards inside and out. Clean windows inside and outside with a proprietary window spray, or a drop of vinegar or lemon juice in the water. I’ve often heard that newspaper is good for polishing windows but I’ve never found that very good, and tend to get in a

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mess with the newsprint, so I prefer to use a soft cloth or paper kitchen towel. And, with the lighter days and hopefully sunshine, it’s amazing how much dust and cobwebs show up with a bit of sun shining through the windows. Attack surfaces

and ceilings with microfibre or damp cloths, and feather dusters. Scrub mould in bathrooms with bleach, and consider replacing any horrid grout with an anti-mould version. Polish any real-wood furniture with beeswax polish. It’s also a good time to shampoo carpets and rugs to get rid of winter mud and stains. You can hire shampooing machines from some dry-cleaners or supermarkets. Then steam clean or mop other flooring. A vase of spring flowers will look pretty and scent the room too. If your rooms are feeling cluttered, don’t despair. It is the start of the car-boot season this month. Why not have a clear out and sell your items. Anything you don’t sell could be given to charity or advertised on free web and facebook sites, or put in this magazine’s freeads. Put on your favourite music while you clear out and clean, to make it less of a chore. You’ll even burn up a few calories in the process. But, if you don’t have the time or inclination, there are companies that will come to your home and do a blitz for you, or carpet cleaning companies that will refresh your floorcoverings and upholstery.

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at home with upcycling By Carol Waterkeyn Upcyling is the term for taking something and improving it to give it a new life. It’s recycling – but with added extras. Is there a piece of furniture lurking in your home that has a nice shape but is in a horrid colour? Could you upcycle it by painting it, maybe? Alternatively, it could be turned into something completely new. You just need an open mind. I wouldn’t advocate upcycling beds or mattresses (well possibly a metal bed frame) as they could have bedbugs or dust mites lurking (yuck) and old settees and lounge chairs might not be fire retardant. But, anything else should be okay. It’s worth looking in charity shops that stock furniture, too. Picture frames, mirrors, lamps and lampshades, garden furniture, wooden boxes, cardboard boxes and more can be given the treatment. I recently saw an excellent shoe storage unit on Facebook made of wooden crates put on their sides, screwed together and put in a hall. There have been quite a few programmes on TV recently, dedicated to upcycling furniture and other household items. Sometimes the ideas are a bit wacky, but it depends on how creative you want to be. Furniture can be repainted, wallpapered, or decorated with stencils or decoupage. Legs can be removed, or added, table surfaces can be tiled or given the mosaic treatment, metal cabinets or shelving can be sprayed and more. There are a lot of ideas for upcycling your items on websites such as Pinterest and Youtube. Often you need just a few tools, paint, sandpaper and some elbow grease and can get stuck in.

“Furniture can be repainted, wallpapered, or decorated with stencils or decoupage” But if this sounds like too much hard work, you can either get it done on your behalf – as some businesses specialise in upcycling – or purchase already created items in places like Christchurch Emporium, Molly’s Den, Toad Hall and others. There are also courses you can attend. Dejavu Upcycling run theirs nearby at Holton Lee. Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news

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Dorset County Council’s new housing solutions An innovative new project could help solve housing issues for around 250 adults with social care needs in Dorset. In March, Dorset County Council’s Cabinet agreed to explore options that could see investment of £1.5 million in a modular housing scheme. Modular housing is flexible, moveable and can be designed to suit a range of needs.

Proposals by the county council would see a range of modern and flexible options across the county that can help with immediate and mediumterm housing demand. Cllr Jill Haynes, Dorset County Council cabinet

member for health and care said, “This is an exciting opportunity for us to help people get the right accommodation for their needs. “Modular housing will help people to live more independently in their communities and can prevent long-term hospital stays.

“The flexibility of the housing means we can make best use of public assets without jeopardising future plans. It gives us a fairly immediate solution to the housing crisis in the county for people with social care needs.” The council says modular housing has significant benefits over

building new homes or buying existing properties. It can be sourced and on site within as little as six months and is inexpensive in comparison to more traditional forms of accommodation. It can also be relocated with ease, so the accommodation can be moved to where it is needed.

First Council eco-homes for Bournemouth Work has started on three brand new eco-friendly council homes in West Howe. Construction is underway for three twobedroom houses that will contribute to Bournemouth Council’s existing housing stock, providing homes for those waiting on the council housing list.

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The development, situated at the rear of flats at 35 and 37 Cunningham Crescent, are the first homes to be built by the council that are designed to ‘Passivhaus’ standard. This means that the properties will reduce energy demand by up to 90% compared to a building complying

to current UK building regulations. The homes are energy efficient thanks to a thermally efficient shell, reducing heat loss through air leakage, highperforming triple-glazed windows and doors and a heat-recovery ventilation system. Councillor Robert Lawton, cabinet member for housing at Bournemouth Council, said, “These new ecohomes will be a first for Bournemouth and it is hoped that we can roll out the Passivhaus design specification across future properties across the town. It’s fantastic that we can not only provide much-needed affordable accommodation for local people, but also lead the way in energy efficient new builds in Bournemouth, whilst reducing fuel poverty.” The main expected benefits of building to Passivhaus design include; a reduction in construction timescales by simplifying the construction process, improved build quality, durability, reduced maintenance costs and increased building life. Residents should see lower fuel bills, a reduced need to use heating, less draughts and condensation and cleaner homes, due to the ventilation system removing dust and pollen. The homes, which are due for completion by the end of the year, will cost approximately £555k, funded by the council.

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Moorcroft Pottery at auction Some beautiful collectables are to be auctioned this month

A fine collection of Moorcroft Pottery is to be sold by Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne, Somerset. Collected over the last 30 years, it was inherited by a family in South Somerset and includes a wide variety of early and modern Moorcroft. Highlights include a large carp vase designed by Sally Tuffin (estimate £1,500-2000), a moonlit blue vase (estimate £400-600), a Claremont bowl made for Liberty & Co (estimate £300-500), a pair of moonlit blue candlesticks (estimate £300-500), and a wide variety of other vintage and modern Moorcroft items. The collection will be divided into 26 lots and will be included in Lawrences April Fine Art Sale on Thursday 12 April. Lawrences Auctioneer Simon Jones said, “Moorcroft continues to be extremely popular in auction and we expect a huge amount of interest from collectors.” For any enquiries about this sale you can contact Simon Jones on 01460 73041.

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Garden delights

By Carol Waterkeyn

As well as improving our homes, now is the ideal time to improve our gardens. I’m sure you’ll all remember the unexpected cold, snowy snap at the beginning of March, which put many people off getting out in the garden. So, there’s a bit of catching up to do now, hanging over from the winter jobs, such as clearing the last autumn leaves, pruning some shrubs, and improving the lawn. Then there’s the planting of both vegetable and flower seeds and herbaceous plants. And, just like in fashion, you may have noticed there are trends for gardens. Alliums have been popular the last few years with their pink, blue, mauve and white spherical heads – in fact, the bigger the better. Who would have predicted that dahlias, the darlings of the 1960s and 70s gardens, would make a comeback? Well they certainly did last year, in bright shades to add a cheerful splash of colour to the borders. Now is also the time for finding and planting bedding plants, as long as there’s no frost, to add some instant colour in pots, hanging baskets and filling spaces in the flowerbeds. Chelsea Flower Show is on next month.

I love watching it on TV and getting ideas to use in our own garden. Not from the whole, expensive show gardens you understand, but it could be a plant here, an ornament there, or a colour scheme that works well. Many of us will be heading off to the garden centres this month. Then there are the specialist growers, and don’t forget Cherry Tree Nursery, which is a charity at Northbourne and open every day. I’ve also just found out that if you live in the Bournemouth area, you can visit King’s Park Nursery, where staff members and volunteers grow plants for Bournemouth’s parks and gardens. They are tucked away in the Pokesdown corner of King’s Park and are open to the public between April and October, Wednesdays to Sundays, and bank holiday Mondays. The nursery’s hanging baskets and spring/summer bedding are popular and there’s apparently a range of olive trees and tropical plants, herbs and shrubs, too. Find out more details from www. kingsparkplants.co.uk Let’s hope the weather is kind this month, making our gardens flourish. Happy gardening!

Houseplants give happiness A garden centre in Ferndown has donated houseplants for the residents of Great Oaks care home. In March, Haskins’ in-house plant expert, Alasdair Urquhart, also visited the home and gave a presentation to residents on houseplants. Alasdair explained to the residents that adding houseplants to a room is a simple yet effective way to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The donated houseplants, which include areca palm, Boston fern, peace lily and dumb cane, will help to purify the air and eliminate any volatile organic compounds. Haskins gave advice on where best to place the plants in the home and also spoke with the management team about the care home’s own garden and the role it plays in improving residents’ wellbeing. Alasdair said, “It was a real pleasure to be invited

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to give a presentation to Great Oaks’ residents, who were keen to learn more about the plants we were donating. The home has extensive gardening opportunities for its greenfingered residents and we hope the plants we donated will be enjoyed and further improve their environment.” Ian McDonald,

manager of Great Oaks, said, “The residents really enjoyed their visit from Haskins as many of our residents regularly help maintain our garden and have a keen interest in gardening. Alasdair’s talk inspired residents to share stories of the gardens they once owned, what they grew and what they love most about the outdoors.”

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Sophie’s chair By Janine Pulford

It never ceases to amaze me how people will rally together and climb the proverbial mountain to help each other out. Well here’s a heart-warming story about an aunty who is going to climb an actual mountain to help her niece. Since writing about Wessex Warrior, Matthew Adams, in mid December’s Viewpoint Magazine another young ‘warrior’ has got in touch. Sophie Pritchett, who is just 15, lives in West Moors. A pupil

Sophie borrows a DB Bullet

at Victoria School, she contacted mags4dorset to say she is fundraising to purchase a new DB Powerchair Bullet, (a specially designed wheelchair for powerchair football), and her Aunty Claire is going to climb Mount Toubkal in Morocco to raise funds to help Sophie reach her target. A founder member of the Wessex Warriors PFC, Sophie, needs a new more competitive chair designed to take the knocks and save her own wheelchair from damage. Sophie said, “When the Wessex Warriors was originally set up at Victoria School, we used to play in chairs loaned by the Football Association, adapted with half tyres. In the three years since the club was founded, the sport has not only become more popular, but specifically designed chairs are making the game even quicker and that’s what I love about it – its fast pace.”

More members are purchasing their own Strikeforce and DB powerchairs to maintain that competitive edge. The price of a British-made DB Powerchair Bullet, starting at £5,750, though more reasonable than the American Strikeforce as it doesn’t have to be imported, is still a daunting figure. This is where Sophie’s aunt, Claire Cooper, comes in. She and her partner Jim decided they would climb the highest peak (4,167m) in the Atlas Mountains to help Sophie fund the purchase of her chair. Claire said, “We haven’t climbed a mountain before, so we are training really hard. We leave on 17 May and it will be a five-day trip with three days trekking to the peak and back.” To reach the peak at sunrise, they will be setting off at 5am, wearing head torches and Claire will celebrate her 47th birthday during the climb on 18 May. Sophie is clearly delighted with

the support, as is her father, Ian, and her mother, Sharon, (Claire’s sister). Sharon, who is head of swimming at Victoria School, calls Sophie her miracle baby because when she was born, she weighed just 1lb 12oz. In her hurry to get into the world, Sophie arrived four months early with a few complications. She says living with cerebral palsy is an ordinary way of life for her. Powerchair football clearly satisfies that adrenaline rush she was born to love, and a new DB wheelchair will give Sophie the extra agility and speed she desires. Yet it’s not all about the sport, “It’s the social side as well,” says Sophie. If you would like to help her get her dream wheelchair, you can donate at www.justgiving. com/crowdfunding/sophieprit chettpowerchairfootball?utm_ term=A4a87WzEW

New chapter for Poole lifeboats

A new chapter in Poole Lifeboat Station’s history was celebrated with the arrival of the new floating boathouse on 7 March.

uilt by Weymouth-based Sawtell Construction Ltd, it was lifted into the channel, between the bridges from the old power station site where it had been under construction. Guided by Jenkins Marine, it was floated down between the quays, through the bridge and is now in position on the piles by the old bridge. The lifeboats should be moved into their new home shortly. Designed by ECA Architecture and Planning, the boathouse is situated in the conservation area next to the old lifting bridge, where it will be part of a busy quay scene for many years to come. The angled roof is designed to provide views into the building, so those walking over the bridge can catch a glimpse of the interior. Built as two bays, the RNLI crews are looking forward to being able to launch and recover safely and efficiently. The boats will be kept just out of the water on a cradle, ready to launch 24/7. The boathouse will offer protection from the

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elements, giving the lifeboats a bit of TLC, protecting the equipment and hopefully cutting down on maintenance like ‘bottom scrubs’ and it will help to extend the boats’ lifesaving capability. When bringing casualties back to the station, the crew will be able to do so discreetly. The transfers will be sheltered and more comfortable for the casualties. It will also be a safer work environment for the mechanics carrying out the essential routine maintenance checks. There will also be more room to securely store equipment and spares. Poole lifeboat volunteer helmsman Jonathan Clark said, “Both operational lifeboats have been on a floating pontoon alongside the quay for the past 18 months and at times this has been a challenge. “To see them in their new abode will be a new chapter in the station’s history, and the new lifeboathouse will vastly improve the efficiency of our search and

rescue service here at Poole Lifeboat Station. “In time, there will be an opportunity to welcome visitors to the station and to view the boathouse to give an insight, and share the lifesaving work that we do.” Poole Lifeboat Station’s volunteer lifeboat operations

manager Paul Glatzel added, “In addition to the arrival of the new boathouse, those visiting the area of the station will also shortly see new materials highlighting the work of our volunteers, giving more information about the boats we use and highlighting some key safety messages relevant to the local area – come and visit.”

pets & WILDLIFE

Tethered horses and ponies As spring emerged we were suddenly sent back into the depths of winter. Our farming community struggled to get to their livestock and keep them supplied with food, shelter and water, which for a few days kept freezing up. Unfortunately with the start of the lambing there were bound to be a few lamb casualties, but fortunately the weather improved just in time for the main lambing season. Livestock farmers further west in Devon, Cornwall and

Somerset had it far worse, and took time to recover. One subject, which has again been raised by members of the public, is the amount of tethered horses and ponies on bits of land and greens around the area. Tethered horses in this context are those left tethered for long periods on scraps of land. Although we in Animal Health Trading Standards enforce the horse passport legislation as necessary, we do not have the

resources to attend all horse welfare concerns. We try to involve the RSPCA if possible and, likewise, they often pass us many of their livestock complaints. World Horse Welfare is another organisation specifically aimed at horses. Also Redwings equine society is helpful. Where the tethering of horses for relatively long periods is concerned, it is not specifically illegal in itself; however, the basic needs of the horse should still be met. This means regular access to clean water, food and adequate grass or extra fodder within their tether chain/rope reach. They should be checked at least daily and have well-fitting headcollar/ tether equipment. The chain should be of suitable length to allow the horse plenty of room to graze and reach water and on a swivel clasp to prevent tangling.

Some tethered horses will constantly upturn their water container. One way to prevent this is to put a container into a tyre to hold it. If no container is supplied then the horse or pony must be given water on a regular basis throughout the day. In cold weather, unless the breed is a hardy cob type with thick coat, then without a proper shelter, in inclement weather it is appropriate to put a rug on. During summer, provision should be made to protect the tethered animal from extreme hot sun. Horses under two years of age or mares nursing foals should not be left tethered. To abide by all the welfare codes for horses and ponies, tethering, if done properly, is a very high maintenance way to keep a horse.

Christine Scott

Animal Health & Welfare Inspector

If you wish to have any more information on this subject, please contact 01305 224475, or visit Dorsetforyou.com and follow the links to Trading Standards, Animal Health pages.

Silent flight Sally Wellbourn, DWT communications officer has written about barn owls and would like to share her knowledge.

The silent flight of a barn owl is a majestic and wonderful sight for any nature lover. With the features of their heart-shaped faces and deep black eyes, they are an unmistakable icon of the countryside in the UK. However, it may surprise you to hear that the odds are stacked against these wonderful creatures, with a long list of challenges and problems they face daily. Firstly, there’s the two things we all need: food and shelter. Declining or unsuitable habitat means that both of these vital elements to their survival immediately puts them at threat. Suitable roosting sites, and then good quality unimproved grassland for their prey to live in can be hard to come by. During the breeding season, they need to have a plentiful food source within 1km of their roost – their chicks can eat their own body weight in food in one night. The next challenge is overcoming the physical limitations of the barn owls’ wings, which aren’t waterproof. They are also unable to store a lot of body fat, and therefore are particularly prone to starvation during prolonged periods of severe weather or when there is shortage of prey.

Barn owlets at Lorton Meadows © Paul Williams

Taking all this into account, it really is a miracle that five chicks survived and fledged from the roost at Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve in Weymouth last year. Thousands of people watched them on DWT’s webcam, as the parents tirelessly found food for their chicks and kept them safe and warm until it was time for them to venture out into the world. Dorset Wildlife Trust has launched an appeal to raise £20,000 to fund vital habitat work at Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve in Weymouth, to help keep food and shelter abundant for these, and other barn owls in the area. The nature reserve, which has been managed by DWT for 20 years this year, is abundant with flower-rich hay meadows, mature

hedgerows and woodland – all holding the small mammals that barn owls hunt, such as voles, mice and shrews. Conservation work needed to keep this a suitable site for barn owls to thrive in; includes: reducing areas of encroaching scrub to increase areas of grassland where barn owls feed; putting up 1,900m of fencing to maintain the grassland by cattle grazing; holding 300 conservation volunteer days, and managing over 300m of hedgerows on the site. If you’d like to find out more and donate, visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/barnowl To see the webcam, sponsored by Dorset Tea, visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ raptorcam and to find out more about visiting Lorton Meadows, visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust. org.uk/Lorton_Meadows_Nature_Reserve

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foodie NEWS

Celebrate the wonderful world of watercress

In its 14th year, Alresford Watercress Festival is on Sunday 20 May The Hampshire town of Alresford will give itself over to celebrations of the crop that for more than 150 years has given it a unique identity as the ‘Capital of Watercress’. In Victorian times, Alresford even had its own railway line, which was called the ‘Watercress Line’ since its main purpose was to transport the handpicked watercress direct to Covent Garden Market. Today, visitors can arrive at the festival using the same Watercress Line and while the acres of watercress beds are somewhat fewer, Alresford remains one of the prime watercress-producing areas in the UK. Included in the festival will be cookery demonstrations by local chefs and the annual World Watercress Eating Championships. Starting at 10am and closing at 4pm, the festival is free to attend although parking charges apply. Free bags of watercress plus samples of delicious and healthy watercress smoothies, or watercress pesto, are available but the organisers urge visitors to give a donation to the Joe Glover Trust, a local children’s cancer charity in return. For lovers of watercress, here is a tempting recipe, which includes watercress pesto.

Makes 6 | Prep: 20 minutes + 30 minutes marinating| Cooking time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:

6 boneless chicken thighs 1 red pepper 1 yellow pepper 2 courgettes 2 red onions, halved and peeled 2 sprigs rosemary, leaves finely chopped Zest of one lemon, salt and pepper, olive oil

Method: 1.

3. 4.

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Lemon & Rosemary Chicken Skewers with Watercress Pesto and Mediterranean Vegetables For the pesto:

65g watercress, roughly chopped 1 clove of garlic 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts 50-75ml olive oil 50g finely grated Parmesan

Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken thighs into decent-sized chunks. You should get 3-4 pieces from each thigh. Place in a bowl with the lemon zest and chopped rosemary leaves, then drizzle with olive oil and mix thoroughly with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Leave in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes minimum but preferably overnight. Next chop the peppers and courgettes into chunks and the red onion into wedges. Toss in a little oil and season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken from the fridge and thread alternating chunks of chicken, pepper, courgette and onion onto metal skewers. Put back in the fridge until ready to cook. To make the pesto, blend all the ingredients except the oil in a food processor, then slowly add the oil until the desired consistency is reached. To cook, lay the skewers on a hot barbecue for around 4 minutes on each side, ensuring that the chicken is cooked through. Alternatively, pre-heat the grill to mediumhigh and grill for 5 minutes on each side. Serve drizzled with watercress pesto.

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Food for thought at local college A delegation of Platinum Business Partners from Dorset Chamber of Commerce were given a behind-the-scenes look at the Lansdowne campus of Bournemouth and Poole College recently before a three-course lunch in the college’s fine dining restaurant Escoffier. Ian Girling, chief executive of Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), stressed the importance of apprenticeships and building links between business and education. He said, “This was a superb visit, which really shone a light on the superb facilities which lie behind the college’s historic façade at Lansdowne. “The Dorset Chamber is committed to building links between business and education, especially through its Young Chamber Programme, so we will be

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looking at more of these kinds of visits. We were very impressed by the delicious lunch cooked and served by the students and wish to thank the college for its very generous hospitality.” Speaking at the lunch, vice-principal of finance and commercial development, Michael Johnson, said, “Thousands of our students enter the local workforce every year, so it is vital that the college has the strongest possible links with businesses. We were delighted to welcome our fellow Platinum Business Partners from the Dorset Chamber for a very successful event.” The Escoffier Restaurant is open for lunch to the public from Tuesday to Friday and for dinner Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during termtime only. Visit www.dcci. co.uk and www.thecollege. co.uk for more details.

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Government approves unitary councils In an historic moment for public services in Dorset, the government has given the green light to plans to create two new unitary councils in Dorset. Local government minister, Sajid Javid, announced on 26 February that he will progress his initial ‘minded to’ decision to create two new unitary authorities in the county, replacing the existing nine councils. Each authority will deliver all local government services in their respective areas. One will cover Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and the other will serve the rest of the county. Parliamentary Orders will follow later this year and decision-making bodies will be appointed to determine the structure, budget and service delivery models of each new council. Subject to legislation, the new councils will come into existence in April 2019. Council leaders of Bournemouth, Dorset County, North Dorset, Poole, West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland, East Dorset and Purbeck issued a joint comment saying, “Now we have received this decision, we can collectively focus our efforts, through the established joint committees, on creating two brand new councils. This will be a challenge but we will work hard to ensure our communities receive the services they expect and deserve.” Seven Dorset MPs (Conor Burns, Richard Drax, Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood, Simon Hoare, Rt Hon Sir Oliver Letwin, Sir Robert Syms and Michael Tomlinson) said they were delighted by the government’s announcement and saw a streamlined service with a reduction in unnecessary

overheads as the only affordable way to meet the needs of the elderly, the young and the working population. Meanwhile Christchurch Borough Council voiced disappointment. “This decision comes despite Christchurch Borough Council putting forward an alternative to the Future Dorset submission, and 84% of Christchurch residents who voted in the local poll not supporting the proposal for Christchurch to become part of a unitary council with Bournemouth and Poole councils,” said the council’s deputy leader, Cllr Trish Jamieson. Though the borough had hoped to challenge the decision, Cllr Jamieson said, “The legal professional advises that the decision is not challengeable and we must decide whether there are any further avenues we can pursue.” At a full council meeting on 13 March it was agreed (14 to 7 in favour) that the leader and deputy leader of the council should meet with counsel to seek further clarification and advice. Cllr David Flagg, leader of Christchurch Borough Council said, “It is important that following the legal opinion we meet with counsel to fully discuss the contents and explore any further advice and options that might be available. “We are committed to the joint committee and will continue to work with our colleagues at Bournemouth and Poole to ensure the local government reorganisation secures the best possible outcomes for Christchurch residents.”

Alive with the sound of music

Four first schools from Wimborne Academy Trust have teamed up with the Dorset Music Service to write a song in a day. St John’s CofE, Colehill and Witchampton CofE have already taken part and Hayeswood is set to hit the high notes in April. The School Song in a Day initiative has been funded with government Singing Strategy money and delivered by the Dorset Music Service. TV songwriter and music education specialist Liz Radford, has been

leading the workshops. She said, “It’s been wonderful working with children in first schools in

HIGH NOTES: Children from Witchampton CofE First School with Liz Radford

As part of World Book Day celebrations, Moyles Court welcomed Kate Scott, a talented writer whose poetry has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Her works include her latest book ‘Giant’ and ‘The Catapult Kids’ stories. Kate delivered a range of engaging drama and writing interactive workshops to children in all year groups, from Reception to Year 6. 4DORSET April 2018

Two Silent Soldiers, representing the Fallen of World War One, have been installed in the Garden of Remembrance at the Royal British Legion in Church Road. They form part of the 2018 commemorations of the end of the ‘War to End All Wars’. The figures will keep a silent vigil throughout the year, taking in all seasons of the garden, which is open to everyone wanting to spend a few moments in calm remembrance. Silent Soldiers are appearing across the country and can be fixed to buildings and walls and will appear, as the troops did between 1914 and 1918, when returning home ‘silently’. They can be placed on buildings, in gardens and fields, and on roundabouts. They are available to individuals (£100) and companies (£250) from the Royal British Legion with all profits going to the Poppy Appeal. The ‘War to End All Wars’ marks the 100th anniversary of the First World War, which began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. By the time the guns fell silent, 10-million soldiers were dead; WWI had changed the world forever.

Methodist Church makeover Wimborne Methodist Church has received a makeover. The ground-floor area of the church in King Street has been refurbished, featuring new furniture, improved access for elderly and disabled visitors and modern wiring. Overall the work cost £128,000 with £30,000 coming from grant-giving Talbot Village Trust charity. Revd Gwyneth Owen said, “We are extremely grateful to Talbot Village Trust for their generous donation to help us continue to welcome in visitors of all ages from the weekly parent and toddler group, and weekly club for adults with learning and physical needs, through to the weekly cooked lunches for the elderly.”

Small change makes big change

Celebrating World Book Day

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the Wimborne area and help them create their very own School song in a day.”

Silent Soldiers on parade in Ferndown

Christchurch and East Dorset Councils have received gold awards from Pennies from Heaven for charitable fundraising. The awards were received in recognition of the high percentage of staff participating in the scheme, with one in four members of staff donating each month. Pennies from Heaven is a simple concept which means net salaries are rounded down to the nearest pound on a monthly basis and the pennies collected are donated to charity. Over the last year, staff have collectively donated over £8,000 to Macmillan Cancer Support and Barnardo’s. The pennies deducted individually are hardly noticeable, but when combined, these small donations go on to make a big difference. Pennies from Heaven thanked and congratulated Christchurch and East Dorset councils for their support and continue to take the small change to make a big change.

LETTERS

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Resurgence of vinyl

Ferndown Bowls Club

With the increase in popularity in music streaming from such online platforms as iTunes, Spotify, etc, the humble Mp3 is being reported as being in steady decline. Rumours have been circling that Apple are ceasing to host and sell downloads of music within the year, a timeframe that Apple are not commenting on at this time. Meanwhile, the popularity of physical formats of music has seen a welcome boost over the last few years. But what does this mean for us as the listening public? Whereas streaming offers fantastic access to an extensive music library, with premium subscriptions offering offline, ad-free listening, what about those who wish to listen to, or own their favourite albums without the cost of a monthly subscription? What does the future hold for this field? With a number of artists and consumers commenting on the poor audio quality of the music on offer via stream feeds, resurgence in the popularity of compact discs and vinyl has been booming over recent years. Could it be possible that the physical format of music can stand up against the surge of the streaming era? Time will tell. I Lory Ferndown

Now we are in 2018, the new lawn bowling season is looming fast and our members are looking forward to a great year. You may never have thought of bowling or maybe you have given it some thought but never got around to it. Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Ferndown Bowls Club, founded in 2009 and established in 1962. We presently have around 70 members but are always looking for new bowlers. We have our own club house, complete with catering facilities, situated on the King George V playing fields. In addition to bowling we have an active social side with events throughout the year. The green opens on 7 April followed by two free open days welcome to all. The first is on Sunday 8 April the second is on Friday 20 April. Bowling is a great sport open to all age groups. Anyone who would like to have a go is welcome to come along on either day. Just turn up and make yourself known to one of our members. Bowls are supplied, all you need are a flat pair of shoes. For a one-off annual fee you can play almost every day until the green closes on 15 September. It works out at less than a pound a day. For those who are interested, we run several competitions for both men and ladies, and mixed doubles. We have a light-hearted triples competition on Wednesday evenings, and a roll up competition which is open to all members every Friday morning, plus a chance to play matches in the Bournemouth & District League.

Clock says it all As Mothering Sunday drew near, I was reminded, as always, of this unusual clock-face we discovered at Buckland in the Moor in Devon. In 1931 a prominent villager, William Whitley, gave it as a tribute to his late mother. The 12 numerals are changed to ‘MY DEAR MOTHER.’ This says it all and is well worth a visit.

I thought it very appropriate to share with readers. All good wishes for your magazines. Irene Hickson Christchurch

The Homeless Plight By Eleanor Green

What a sight we do see  In their eyes there’s a look of plea.  A pile of blankets in a doorway,  A draughty place but that’s where they stay.  “They should work”, I hear you say When, tomorrow or today?  Jobs are so few,  What work could these scruffy people do?  They’ve gone down that slippery slope  Without help there is no hope.  “They steal from each other,” I hear you cry Well yes, wouldn’t you?   They live on their wits to see life through.  They have no scruples they’re all alone Nobody’s there to say, “come home.”  This could be me,  This could be you.  They’re not to blame,  Our lives aren’t all the same.  Through illness, addiction or misfortune,  Circumstances make it happen too soon.  Breakups, illness, homeless, jobless, helpless, friendless,  Shower them with money they would just spend, spend, They haven’t anybody not even one friend Help is needed right to the end Don’t say “that’s enough go away”, they will, but really they want to stay. Help them for ever as long as it takes,  They’re people, they’re human beings, they’re never life’s mistakes.

o G w o n S The recent flurry of snow caused the mags4dorset offices to close for one day on 2 March, and generated a few photographs for you to enjoy. Photos by CatchBox except where indicated otherwise.

Courtesy of Anthony Oliver

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There’s now a spring in my step By Carol Waterkeyn

When Toni-Nicole Jelley invited me to her Beauty Care salon in West Parley to try out a couple of beauty treatments on behalf of the magazine, I didn’t need asking twice.

Toni-Nicole

The cold winter weather, central heating and unfortunately, my advancing maturity have been making my skin rather dry; so the offer of a luxurious facial and pedicure was too good to miss. Bearing in mind my skin can be a tad sensitive, I requested the Age Defence Sensitive Facial. This took around an hour

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and was the most relaxing facial I have ever had the fortune to experience. Toni uses Katherine Daniels products, which are specifically designed for typically British skins, with our harsh winters, wind, central heating and sudden hot summers, also our quite highly-polluted air in towns and cities. All the products are free of parabens and mineral oils, and are not tested on animals. This lovely treatment included a cleansing gel, exfoliation, a soothing-lotion application, deep-cleanse mask and moisturising session, with a head and neck massage. It was truly wonderful, and my skin felt so soft, well into the next few days. This facial normally costs £40. Toni has added a new facial treatment to her repertoire, which is the Skin Perfecting Anti-Oxidant treatment at £55, but it is on an introductory offer this month at £45, and includes

Treatment room

two different masks. It is said to improve skin luminosity, boost collagen production and assist with patchy pigmentation. This is a slightly longer treatment than the one I tried. What was particularly lovely in this salon was that the towels were heated, as were the products, so there were no nasty cold shocks to endure. For the pedicure, OPI products were used, and my feet were placed in a bubbly foot spa. My nails were cut and shaped, and a gentle exfoliating sugar scrub was next. A basecoat went on my nails, followed by two coats of my chosen pale shell-pink gel polish, which was carefully applied, along with with Swarovski crystals and made me feel like a princess. My feet were treated to a massage with moisturising cream, and finished with ceramide resurfacing spray to lock the moisture in. My feet have never felt so good. What I need now is some nice weather so I can wear my flip-flops and show off my pretty toes! A pedicure costs £25£32.50, but a little tip is that if you book a manicure, you can have your pedicure at half price. Manicures and acrylic or gel nails are very popular and are a big part of the day-to-day client

requests at Beauty Care salon. Toni is an awardwinning nail technician. But eyelash extensions, eyebrow shaping, waxing, electrolysis, massage, tanning applications, massage and more are also available. If you have a celebratory occasion coming up, Toni also offers bridal or other special occasion makeovers.

“All the products are free of parabens and mineral oils, and are not tested on animals” Some evening appointments are available, and you can have a nighttime facial with a little glass of Prosecco but, you might want to arrange a ‘chauffeur’ or taxi to take you home! Pamper evenings for ladies can be booked either at the salon or in your own home with your friends, and also pamper parties for children that include glitter tattoos and face masks. They enjoy a bit of pampering too! Ask Toni for more details. A little hint for any

Swarovski crystals and shell-pink gel

partners reading this, such as my own; gift voucher are available. During my visit, I soon surmised that Toni loves her work; which clearly shows. She explained that she started working at the salon 15 years ago and soon built up a regular clientele. When the salon was offered to her to buy, she happily did so in 2010. Toni is assisted by Chantelle Macken; who has been at the salon for 18 months. For those who wish to, the salon retails a range of products from Katherine Daniels, OPI and Resultime, which Toni recommends, having used all of them in the salon both for her clients and for herself. But I liked the fact you are not pressurised into buying anything. Appointments can be booked with Toni and Chantelle by telephone or online, and there is even a mobile app if you prefer. There’s always a friendly welcome and a chance for a chat, which makes it a real pleasure to visit. I walked out of Beauty Care Salon feeling on air. I’m pretty sure I’ll be back soon for my next pampering.

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BraveArt 11 Exhibition – celebrating 10 Years of Art Society BraveArt 11 returns to The Gallery Upstairs with a knockout exhibition for 2018, with more than 200 new artworks hung from East Dorset BraveArt Society’s (EDBAS) current and past members, and associates. It will include Wonderwall, Wonderbox and Thoughtbox exhibits. Works, framed and unframed, and cards will be on sale at this free exhibition, celebrating the tenth anniversary of EDBAS. BraveArt 11 runs daily (10am–4.30pm) from 27 April – 7 May at Upton Country Park, Poole

Prestigious art competition Artists across the county are encouraged to take part in the Bournemouth & Poole College’s The Dorset Arts Prize competition. Graphic designers, sculptors, illustrators, painters and photographers aged over 14 can send their work for one of a number of different categories fitting this year’s theme of ‘Open’. Sibyl King, director of the Fine Family Foundation, has joined the judging panel for 2018, alongside international artist Stuart Semple, international photographer Tony Worobiec, and museum and arts manager at Borough of Poole, Michael

Spender. Winners will be invited to an awards ceremony at Poole Museum in October, with their work going on display for a month. The Dorset Arts Prize is free to enter and is open to all Dorset residents over the age of 14. One piece of work per entrant can be created

using any medium including 2D or 3D, painting, drawing, photography, illustration, moving image and other visual art specialisms. The deadline is Saturday 30 June. For more information about The Dorset Arts Prize visit thecollege.co.uk/ artsprize.

Augustus John exhibition at Poole Museum A reappraisal exhibition of the work of one of the huge figures of 20th century British art will be shown at Poole Museum. ‘Augustus John: Drawn from Life’ will open on 26 May and run until 30 September. This will be the first major exhibition focusing on the career of Augustus John (1878-1961) since ‘Gwen John and Augustus John’ at Tate Britain in 2005. In his day, Augustus John was considered one of the leading artists at work in Britain. Poole Museum’s exhibition will focus in particular on John’s early to mid-career. Around 60 works will be drawn from a wide range of museums and galleries, as well as from private collections around the UK. It will highlight John’s close association with south-west England, its landscape, and authors connected with the region, such as TE Lawrence. John set up home at

Alderney Manor in Poole in 1911, before moving to Fryern Court, near Fordingbridge in 1927. Fryern Court remained his principal residence for the rest of his life.

Washing Day by Augustus John, oil on wood, c1915, courtesy of Tate

The Dorset Arts Prize judge Stuart Semple with students from Bournemouth and Poole College

Wimborne History Festival launch writing competition Budding writers from ages 8 to 88 (and beyond!) are invited to submit a short story exploring life in the town and surrounding area 100 years ago, at the time of WWI as part of this year’s history festival. Stories can be entirely fictional or use a mix of fact and fiction. The competition is open to people living, working or going to school in the Wimborne area, and there are three age categories with prizes on

offer for first, second and third place in each. Entries will be judged by local historian and author Janet Seal, children’s novelist and author Julie Ratcliffe, and writer and Colehill parish councillor Jeff Webb. The awardwinning stories will go on display as part of a post-festival exhibition and online. The closing date is 15 June. To be held on 21 and 22 July, this year’s

Wimborne History Festival will commemorate 100 years since the end of WWI and its effect on the local community; with living history encampments, static displays, drills, demonstrations and performances in the town centre, all free of charge. Full details of the short story competition will be on the ‘news’ pages of festival website at: www. wimbornehistoryfestival.org. uk/news/

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around & ABOUT

what’s on

near you 7 April 10am-4pm

Handmade Wimborne Craft Fair celebrating Wimborne artisans, in the Square, Wimborne with 20+ stalls of contemporary crafts.

7 April 7.30pm

Lions’ Annual Spring Quiz at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Teams of up to 6, cost £6 per player, includes refreshments. To enter, email ronneave@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 01202 873551

9 April 7.30pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society meeting with talk on watercress with slides. Main Hall, Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Members £1, visitors £3.

9 April 2.30pm

West Moors Horticultural Society Illustrated talk ‘Nature in Close Up’ by Maurice Pugh at West Moors Memorial Hall.

13 April

Theatre production Gingerbread Man by Stuff and Nonsense with puppetry, live action, music and humour in this well-loved classic tale. Lighthouse, Poole. Tickets £10 adults, £8 children, 01202 280000.

13 April 7.30pm

New Jersey Boys at The Barrington Centre, Ferndown. Tickets £17 from box office on 01202 894858.

13-14 April 10am-4pm

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14 April 10am-4pm

Static scale model show at Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, BH17 7EP with aviation, military, transport, marine and sci-fi models, demonstrations, trade stands, refreshments, free car parking. Admission adults £3.50, children £1. Details: https://poolevikingsblog. wordpress.com.

14 April 12-4pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society Spring Show in the main hall at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Admission £1, children under 16, free. Details 01202 887006. Why not enter one of the classes? www. wimbornehorticulturalscoiety. btck.co.uk

15 April 11am-4pm

Wedding Fair at Drusilla’s Inn, Wigbeth, Horton, Nr Wimborne BH21 7JH with a range of local wedding suppliers. Free entry. Details: info@drusillasinn. co.uk, 01258 840297

16 April 2pm

St Alban’s Garden Club – an illustrated talk about Brownsea Island by Nick Tutton from Dorset Wildlife Trust, at St Alban’s Church Lounge, Charminster Road, Bournemouth.

21 April

Coastliners Sea Shanty & Sea Folk Festival, Poole Quay, suitable for the whole family, with music, workshops and more.

21 April 7.30pm

The Grange Choral Society and soloists directed by Marcio da Silva performing Rossini and Brahms at Christchurch Priory. Tickets £18 nave reserved, £13 side aisle with television screens, students £5. Book at www.christchurchpriory.org, call 01202 485804, or buy on the door.

21 April 7.30pm

Bourne2Sing male voice choir performing at St Mary’s Church, Station Road, West Moors BH22 0JF with popular songs for easy listening. Tickets £8 from 01202 890098 or on door. Refreshments available. Proceeds to Prama Care and St Mary’s Church funds.

21 April 7.30pm

Ferndown Live Final at the Barrington Centre, Ferndown. Tickets £5 from www. barrington.online or call the box office on 01202 894858

22 April 10am-4pm

Floral Design Show, ‘Florilegium’ at Lytchett Minster School, Post Green Road, BH16 9JD with flower-arranging competitions, plant stall, gifts, books, preserves, raffle, teas, coffees and light lunches available. Entry £4.

17 April 7.30pm

Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society presents a concert of popular music by Chiho Sunamoto at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. Visitors welcome. £5 payable at door. Info: 01202 895254.

Beaulieu Boatjumble at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. Tickets £9.80, £5 for 13-16 year olds, under 12s go free – includes access to the museum and other attractions. See www.beaulieu.co.uk/ events/boatjumble for details and to book.

14 April 10-12 noon

19 April 2pm

24 April 7.30pm

Grandma’s Attic Sale at Crowe Hill WI Hall (next to Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre), Crow Lane, Ringwood BH24 3EA. Free entry, refreshments available. Details: Claire Skelley 01425 470310.

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U3A Ringwood talk by Christine Shaw: ‘The Road to Mandalay, Burma’ at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. More info: www. ringwoodu3a.org.uk. Visitors welcome.

A talk on ‘Herbs! More than Just Stuffing Balls’ by Neil Lovesey, proprietor of Picket Lane Nursery, at West Parley Garden Club, Parley Memorial Hall, Christchurch Road, West Parley.

25 April 7.30pm ‘Verwood In Tune’ concert with Pete Shaw on Korg keyboard at The Hub, Verwood. Tickets £8 from the Hub on 01202 828740

26 April 7.45pm Bat Walk with Jan Freeborn at Knoll Gardens. Normal admission charge, which will be donated to charity. Call the nursery to book on 01202 873931.

27 April 4-6pm Simon Hoare MP advice surgery in Alderholt. For an appointment, email: simon. hoare.mp@parliament.uk, phone 01258 452585 or write to Simon at: The Stables, Whitecliff Gardens, Blandford Forum, DT11 7BU.

28 April 2pm Music in the Garden with Dorset-based ensemble Gerauschhersteller at Knoll Gardens. Normal admission charge will be donated to the Knoll Gardens Foundation.

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5 May 10am West Moors Horticultural Society Plant Sale at West Moors Memorial Hall.

12 May 2-4.30pm Woodlands Church, near Verwood’s annual Fete and Fun Dog Show, The theme is the Royal Wedding. Entrance 50p for adults, children free.

14 May 2-4.30pm AGM of the Association of Dorset (Home) Watches at Allendale House in Wimborne.

14 May 7.30pm Wimborne Horticultural Society meeting and talk ‘Wonderful Water Gardens’ by Mike Webber in the Main Hall, Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Members £1, visitors £3.

18 May Twilight Walk for Women’s Health in aid of Bournemouth Hospital Charity along Bournemouth seafront. Choose 1km, 5km or 10km. For more info/to sign up, go to: www.bhcharity.org/event/ twilight/ or call 01202 704060.

Dorset Theatre-Goes’ Club visit to see The Kite Runner at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton. More details from Lynda Maidment on 01305 269892 or visit www. dorsettheatregoersclub.org.uk

19 May

29 April 11am-4pm Try paddlesports with Poole Harbour Canoe Club at Riverside, Wimborne. More information from phccriverside@gmail.com

Food and Drink Festival at RNLI College, West Quay Road, Poole BH15 1HZ with workshops, street food, live music, face painting. Free entry and parking.

2 May 12 noon

30 May 7.30pm

Ferndown Probus Club lunch and talk ‘Streets of Venice’ at Dudsbury Golf Club. New members welcome. Contact the secretary on 01202 875757

Street Party in Ringwood to celebrate the wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Megan Markle.

20 May 11-4pm

‘Verwood In Tune’ concert with Andrew Nix and Tony Stace on Roland Atelier and Yamaha keyboards. Tickets £8 from the Hub on 01202 828740

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around & ABOUT The Magic Of Hollywood with Pasha Kovalev and Anya Garnis

Pasha Kovalev, winner of TVs Strictly Come Dancing (2014), returns to the Regent Centre with his new show The Magic of Hollywood on Friday 18 May at 7.30pm.

his new show, created by Pasha and his long-time dance partner Anya Garnis, will be bursting with sequins, glitz and glamour as they take to the stage with other dancers and perform ‘Oscar-worthy performances’ all set to a Hollywood theme. Pasha arrived in the UK in 2011 as one of the professionals on Strictly Come Dancing. His first celebrity partner was Chelsee Healey and they became the nation’s favourites when they were runners up to the coveted title. In following years

Pasha was partnered with celebrities including Kimberley Walsh, Rachel Riley, Naga Munchetty, Carol Kirkwood, Chizzy Akudolu and, of course, winning a Strictly trophy in 2014 with television presenter Caroline Flack. After the huge success of his tours Life Through Dance, It’s All About You and Let’s Dance The Night Away over the last few years, Pasha will be joined again by his spectacular dancers in an evening of live singing, dance, Hollywood glamour and fun. At the Regent Centre,

Pasha will be dancing with pupils from The First Position School of Dance. It’s an incredible opportunity to showcase amazing young talented dancers, as a part of Pasha’s new show. It’s a dazzling night out for all ages – for fans of Pasha, dance, Ballroom, Hollywood… and of course, Strictly Come Dancing. Tickets are usually £24, with £22 for concessions, but you can enter our competition run in conjunction with the Regent Centre to win a pair of tickets.

For your chance to win, answer the following question: What year did Strictly Come Dancing first appear on our TV screens?

Enter at: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to: PASHA COMPETITION, mags4dorset, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown BH22 9BZ. Closing date is 27 April 2018. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd or the Regent Centre are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

TEDDY ROCKS 2018 ACTS ANNOUNCED

Teddy Rocks Festival announces big names Feeder and Ash to headline the Dorset-based festival taking place from Friday 4 May to Sunday 6 May.

Now in its sixth year, Teddy Rocks Festival (TRF) has secured internationally known rock bands Feeder and Ash, who will be taking to the stage following a strong line-up of acts over the first May bank holiday weekend. Headlining the main stage on Saturday 5 May are Welsh rockers, Feeder. Feeder first shot to fame in 1996 with their debut EP Swim, released to huge critical acclaim. Since then Feeder have released nine studio albums and accumulated 25 top-75 singles. In 2016, Feeder achieved their seventh top 10 album. Northern Ireland’s alternative band Ash will perform on the main stage on Sunday 6 May. Ash’s UK top 20 hit Girl From Mars catapulted the band to fame in the UK in 1996, the same year their album 1977 was named by NME as one of the 500 greatest albums. Ash has had 18 songs in the Top 40 UK Singles Chart, and two platinum-selling albums. The festival started from humble beginnings in a country pub in North Dorset in 2012. Founder, Tom Newton, 28, wanted to help fundraise for the charity Teddy20, started by his parents who raise money for children and families fighting cancer. To this day all profits achieved from the sale of tickets is donated to Teddy20. Tickets are available now from www.teddyrocks.co.uk, including day, weekend and camping tickets. Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news

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around & ABOUT BRING ON THE N GUYS ETITIO COM P AND DOLLS!

Poole & Parkstone Productions are a well-known, award-winning local amateur musical theatre company. In May, they are staging Guys and Dolls at Lighthouse, Poole. It’s a musical fable of Broadway based on a story and characters by Damon Runyan. From New York’s Times Square to the dance clubs of Havana, in the world of gangsters, gambler Sky Masterson makes a bet that he can make the next girl he sees fall in love with him. The problem is, she’s from the Save-a-Soul mission. The show features fabulous choreography and songs, with Luck Be A Lady, and Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat among the delights of the show. Running from 2–5 May, with performances at 7.30pm, plus a matinee on 5 May at 2.30pm, tickets are from £15 for adults, £7.50 for children and there are some concessions available at certain performances. Call the P&P box office on 07783 068373 or email tickets@ pandp.org.uk. Mags4dorset and P&P Productions are running a competition to win a pair of tickets for your chosen performance.

For your chance to win, answer the following question:

Who played Sky Masterson in the 1955 film of Guys and Dolls? Enter at: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to: GUYS AND DOLLS COMPETITION, mags4dorset, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, BH22 9BZ. Closing date is 26 April 2018. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd or P&P Productions are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

FHT Dragon Boat Charity Challenge 2018 The Stable Family Home Trust based at Bisterne, near Ringwood, is taking part in the Poole Park Dragon Boat Charity Challenge on Saturday 5 May. The Trust needs lots of teams to sign up and raise funds for the people with a learning disability that they support, to enable them to learn new skills that give them the opportunity to lead more independent lifestyles and perhaps find employment, too. This is a fun event and a great team

building opportunity. No experience is necessary and all equipment, instruction and safety training is provided on the day. Just get your team together – 16 paddlers and 1 drummer for each boat – and go to the Stable Family Home Trust’s website to register your team and set up your fundraising page at http://sfht.org.uk/ dragon. For more information about this event, please contact Tracey Hickford on 01425 485081 or email traceyhickford@sfht.org.uk.

From ‘Vodka Hunters’ to ‘Slightly Fat Features’ Bournemouth’s largest independent arts festival, Bournemouth Emerging Arts Fringe (BEAF), will be taking place from 28 April to 7 May. From exhibitions, theatre productions, concerts, comedy, cabaret and film screenings, to a vibrant and colourful street festival, plus the launch of the first ever art gallery in a police box, this promises to be a lively and inspiring festival. Spread over 10 days, the festival features some of the best of

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Bournemouth’s homegrown artistic talent, showcasing the work of artists, musicians, poets, street performers, comedians, and sculptors. On Monday 7 May, the festival will then be transforming Boscombe High Street into a hub of creative activity, with street performances, art workshops for all ages, pop-up temporary exhibitions plus a feast of artisan traders and a few surprises. For full details go to www.b-e-a-f. co.uk/ or find out more on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bournemouthfringe/

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motoring NEWS

Simply Porsche revs up for another event As many as 1,000 Porsches are expected to join Beaulieu’s Simply Porsche on Sunday 3 June in the grounds of the National Motor Museum for the gathering of one of the best-loved sports cars in the south.

eld in association with The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts’ Club (TIPEC), the summer event is sure to follow in the tyre-tracks of last year’s bumper rally, which attracted an impressive display of the German sports cars. Now in its 6th year, Simply Porsche attracts a wide variety of Porsches of every age and model. The 356 that built the manufacturer’s reputation in the 1950s and 1960s will be joined by the 911 and its modern-day successors, iconic rear-engine models, classic front-engined 944 and 928, plus the latest Cayenne and Macan 4x4s. Beaulieu visitors and rally participants can vote for their favourite Porsche of the show in

the People’s Choice Award. The owner of the crowd-pleasing car that receives the most votes will receive a special Beaulieu trophy.

‘Blue Bird’ could fly at auction A model of Sir Malcolm Campbell’s Land Speed Record Car Blue Bird, is to be sold by Lawrences Auctioneers in Crewkerne.

Made by the German makers Gunthermann, this tinplate clockwork model comes with it’s original box. Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948) broke the Land Speed Record in his Blue Bird; a record he broke several times on land and water in various ‘Blue Bird’ vehicles. His son Donald also broke many speed records before dying in 1967 attempting the Water Speed Record. This model car was collected by a gentleman

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near Devizes, and formed part of a train and toy collection he assembled over his lifetime. Lawrences Auctioneer Simon Jones said, “These models of Blue Bird are seen rarely in auction, and to still have its original box makes it very sought-after by collectors.” The car will be included in the May collectors sale on Friday 18 May, and it is expected to make £500-700 in auction.

For those driving Porsches and taking part in the show, participant tickets are £10 an adult and £5 a child (aged 5-16) if bought in advance online, or £12 an adult and £6 a child on the day. All other visitors can buy a general admission Beaulieu ticket. Simply Porsche is one of nine ‘Simply’ rallies at Beaulieu this year. Simply VW will be returning on 16 June as part of a vibrant motoring-themed Father’s Day weekend, while Simply Land Rover on 24 June will also feature the new Simply Rummage, offering sought-after spares for the nation’s favourite 4x4. Rally favourites also returning this year will be Simply Jaguar on 8 July, Simply Japanese on 29 July and Simply Smart on 11 November.

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Desperate for a car parking space?

ome workers are being forced to give up jobs because they cannot find anywhere to park, reveals on-line parking portal yourparkingspace.co.uk. The findings show that workers are in turmoil due to a lack of parking, with some also being forced to walk up to a mile as they struggle to locate a parking spot close to their workplace. For instance, one stressed employee posted on Mumsnet: ‘I can’t believe I am going to have to leave my job over parking but I can’t see any other way’, while another on AskAManager said, ‘A parking shortage at my job is forcing me to park a mile away’. Harrison Woods, managing director at YourParkingSpace. co.uk, said, “If the actual working

day wasn’t stressful enough then it would appear that parking problems are driving many workers to breaking point. “While car sharing, public transport and flexible working hours can help some, it’s not the answer for everyone, leaving many workers with no option than to turn up early for work to find a parking space, or even consider changing jobs. “There’s also the fear that if you go out in your car on your lunch break, then your space will have been nabbed by an equally desperate co-worker. “This means that innovative solutions, like parking on a rented nearby driveway, could be the answer for some workers.” For more information visit www. yourparkingspace.co.uk

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