Viewpoint February 2014

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Volume 38, Issue 4

VERWOOD RINGWOOD FORDINGBRIDGE WEST MOORS WIMBORNE ASHLEY HEATH ST IVES, ALDERHOLT

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The first CashUnity historic prize draw for £1,000 was due to be carried out by the Mayor of Verwood Cllr Peter Richardson supported by MP for North Dorset Robert Walter on 7 February 2014 as Viewpoint went to print. The result will now be found online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk

West Moors Youth Club SAVED!

On the brink of closure, a new committee stepped up on Friday 31 January to save West Moors Youth Club. Trustee Cllr Andy Skeets said, “Many people rallied around and all the posts have been filled.

“Steve Hunt and his team should be congratulated for their efforts over the last 10 years but well done to Kurt Hallam and his new team. Special thanks to Cllr Jayne Lovegrove, Joy Wye and the Rev’d Andrew Rowlands.”

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CASHUNITY PRIZE DRAW! The first CashUnity prize draw for £1000 was about to take place as we went to print. It was to be carried out on Ferrett Green by the Mayor of Verwood Cllr Peter Richardson and the North Dorset MP Bob Walter. By the time you receive Viewpoint, the name of the winner will be on our website www.mags4dorset.co.uk We were overwhelmed with almost 600 entries Pic of the month - Snowdrops at Kingston Lacy’s fernery and were so delighted, we have decided to hold an event at Haskins (who have kindly provided their Cedar Room) for all our CashUnity Viewpoint Magazine is independently published and distributed free to homes and businesses in Ringwood, Verwood, Three Legged Cross, members. It will be great to bring everyone together to exchange Ashley Heath, St Ives, West Moors and Wimborne. Views or opinions ideas. If you, as customers, have any comments you wish to make expressed in Viewpoint Magazine are not necessarily those of the about CashUnity, please give me a ring and let me know. publisher. The publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertisement

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nstead of a long car journey to London or trek by train and tube, returning home in the early hours of the morning (I have done it so know it can be done), I simply drove to the Regent Centre in Christchurch.

On Monday I saw Giselle performed by the Royal Ballet at the Opera House and on Thursday Coriolanus at the Donmar Warehouse, both in Covent Garden - all thanks to live cinema screenings, which are proving to be so popular that venues are sold out way before the broadcast date.

The Regent was full for both performances – witness to the numbers who have discovered the luxury of seeing top shows screened to their local cinema.

broadcasting the West End live to Dorset I recently saw two West End shows within a week without leaving Dorset and was home by 10.30pm.

I admit I was tentative about what the experience would be like but I needn’t have been in the slightest bit concerned.

As a ballet lover I have been fortunate enough to go the Royal Opera House and revel in the atmosphere.

The orchestra, the excitement as those beautiful curtains go up, the sound of the dancers feet and the applause as the principals take their curtain calls - could this be matched on the cinema screen?

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Quite simply yes. To see this production of Giselle starring Carlos Acosta and Natalia Osipova in Covent Garden would cost up to £122. At the Regent it cost £19 and the cameras capture the best views.

“I felt the triumph, fears and emotions as if I was there.”

Tom Hiddleston (Coriolanus) in Coriolanus at Donmar 2013.

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Close ups show the mime, the facial expressions, the joy, the remorse and the energy of the dancers. Yes you’d get this with top price tickets in London but not from the £6 back row seats in the Amphitheatre.

During the live relay, a series of backstage films were shown, featuring rehearsal footage and interviews with the cast and creative team introduced by Darcy Bussell.

Being able to see the dancers warming up backstage was wonderful.

Giselle is one of the most influential of all the Romantic ballets and it certainly cast its spell over the audience at the Regent who joined in with the applause from the Opera House.

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Carlos Acosta and Natalia Osipova in Giselle © ROH / Bill Cooper 2013

Three days later I was back for my second West End trip.

This time it was the National Theatre Live broadcast of the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus. What a contrast. Shakespeare’s tragedy of political manipulation and revenge is bloody, ruthless and ultimately heartbreaking.

Again, the theatre was packed. While top price tickets at the Donmar are quite moderate for the West End at £32, the theatre is small and the production, with Tom Hiddleston in the title role, sold out long ago. Faced with the option of arriving at 5.30am to queue for day seats, it’s not surprising that so many took advantage of the live broadcast.

Again there were backstage interviews and live features with Josie Rourke, the Donmar’s Artistic Director. And for the second time that week, I was transported to the West End. Unlike the Opera House, you’re never that far from the stage wherever you sit in the Donmar and the broadcast managed to capture the theatre’s intimate atmosphere.

I felt the triumph, fears and emotions as if I was there.

It can be justifiably argued that nothing can match the experience of being at a live show. However for those of us who can’t be there, live screenings come a very close second.

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All change at Ferndown Town

Mayor Cllr Pauline Reynolds and her deputy Cllr Mike Parkes

Following the sudden resignation of the Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr John Lewis on 16 January 2014 for personal reasons, a special meeting was held by Ferndown Town Council on 27 January to elect a new mayor.

Town Clerk, Mr Ian Jones explained that it was not a straightforward matter of the deputy standing up, but that councillors would have to nominate and elect a new mayor.

Cllr Pauline Reynolds was nominated and she made it clear that she had only allowed her name to be put forward because she is chairman of the Finance and General Purposes Committee and wished to look seriously at the precept. She said, “I have no intention of standing for mayor in May.” Deputy Mayor Cllr Steve Lugg was nominated

in his absence as he was on holiday.

Cllr Pauline Reynolds was elected by secret ballot.

On taking up her chain of office she said, “My top priority is looking after the precept and delivering it.”

He went on to say that he felt the council showed a lack of decency and respect for his wife who had supported him as his deputy and added that he had received many messages of support in his absence, “I would thank

After she was sworn in, the town clerk announced that Cllr Lugg had advised the council that he would be standing down as deputy mayor. In view of this, a further ballot took place between nominees Cllr Peter Lucas and Cllr Mike Parkes.

Cllr Parkes was elected as deputy mayor.

On his return from holiday Cllr Lugg said, “I regret the timing of the meeting, made as it was, to be held in both my absence and that of Cllr Mrs Lugg.”

local people again for all their support at a sad time for Cathy and I, and will remain a strong advocate for residents in Central Ferndown.”

A fortnight later Mr Ian Jones retired. The new Town Clerk is Mrs Vanessa Ricketts.

“My top priority is looking after the precept and delivering it.”

Allenbourn news

Allenbourn Middle School’s sporting history was rewritten recently when a year 5 and 6 boys’ gymnastics team won gold medals at the Dorset Schools Team Tumbling competition. This was the first time the school had won gold in gymnastics and it was also the first time they had entered a boys only team. The five boys were part of a nearly 30 strong team of gymnasts from the school competing at Rossmore Leisure Centre.

“The standard of competition was extremely high and all the pupils were a credit to the school with their performances,” said Mrs Darragh, PE teacher adding, “We were proud of all the children competing, but especially pleased for the boys, none of whom are club gymnasts, but worked hard to learn their routines and performed extremely well on the day.”

Fordingbridge’s friendly flower club

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A lively and friendly club with demonstrations and outings, Fordingbridge Flower Club meets monthly in St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Street, Fordingbridge on the first Monday of the month (except January and August) at 7.30pm.

Annual membership is £25.

Visitors always welcome at £4 a meeting. Contact the secretary 01425 652051.

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Clarity Hearing Solutions awarded gold standard rating Clarity Hearing Solutions in Christchurch and Verwood has been awarded ‘Consultant Approved’ accreditation by leading hearing instrument manufacturer Phonak. In a first of its kind, the award recognises the centre as offering an outstanding level of care to their customers and best practice in audiology.

To qualify under the ‘Consultant Approved Site’ scheme and become recognised as a centre of excellence, audiologists at Clarity Hearing Solutions were required to pass a series of audits against best practice set by an independent advisory panel, made up of top clinicians, including Harley Street audiologist Rony Ganguly and Professor Quentin Summerfield from the University of York.

Hearing Aid Audiologist Simon Cowell said: “We are extremely proud to have achieved ‘Consultant Approved’ accreditation from Phonak as part of the new scheme. It is a great way for us to illustrate to customers the level of experience and loyalty that we can offer here at Clarity Hearing Solutions, while also allowing us to ensure we are delivering consistently high standards that exceed industry standards.”

Phonak Managing Director, Stuart Neilson said: “Phonak has been a pioneer of hearing instrument development for more than 60 years. We are proud of our longstanding relationship with Clarity Hearing Solutions and the Consultant Approved Site programme is a way of promoting the outstanding quality service and expertise that they deliver every day. As market leader, we want to make it easier for members of the general public to find the best possible help and we’re confident the Consultant Approved Site will help people navigate the market.”

For more information visit www.phonakpartner.com/consultant-approved/.

To find out more about the services offered at Clarity Hearing Solutions, visit www.clarity-solutions.com.

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Snapshot of David Bailey

Award winning wildlife photographer David Bailey who has appeared on BBC wildlife programmes is coming to Fordingbridge on 21 February.

He will be returning to the building where he attended primary school now the Avonway Community Centre - to lecture on his work at 7.30pm.

David’s deep-seated interest in animals and birds goes back to childhood days spent in the New Forest with his grandfather, the well-known forester Len Witt, who lived in Frogham.

After moving to Wales eight years ago, David’s interest in photography grew. Although self taught, he was so successful that he turned professional in 2007. Four years later he won the Welsh Wildlife Photographic Award, followed by several other awards.

He now travels throughout Wales and the UK working with wildlife groups and says, “I’m the man who hides behind the bushes!”

Last year he broke into television, featuring on the BBC’s ‘Rhys Jones Wildlife Patrol 2013’ series, followed by appearances on ‘Springwatch’ with Nick Baker and a solo piece on ‘Springwatch Extra’.

He is now Wildlife Consultant to the Rhys Jones Wildlife Patrol 2014 series and also appears on the programme - the second series should air on the BBC this summer. Tickets £6 in advance - from Avonway Office (01425 652 706) or Maureen Burt on 01425 654288 - or £7 at the door. Refreshments available, bar open.

L-R David Bailey, Rhys Jones and series director/producer Ian Durham on location at the Menai Straits

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Sam Whittingham and Millie Wells

Heading for global leadership status

Two Ringwood School students were appointed last year as 2013 Young Ambassadors for Global Education. Sam Whittingham and Millie Wells won a national competition looking for two dynamic young people wanting to further the cause of Education for All. Their role as Young Ambassadors saw them travel to New York and represent UK youth at Malala Day at the UN, speak to members of parliament about global education and visit the Delhi slums in India as part of the Send My Friend to School Campaign. Their enthusiasm and dedication influenced others, and they have persuaded a record 5000 schools to take part in the campaign to get 57 million children into school.

Gill Hickman, Sustainability Coordinator at Ringwood School said: “It’s acknowledged by everyone that Millie and Sam have been truly outstanding ambassadors and it’s been a genuine privilege to work with them.”

As their year as Young Ambassadors ends, they re-join the Global Ambassadors Group at Ringwood School and push forwards to make Ringwood School a Global Leadership School. In July the school will host an Education For All day. Schools from the surrounding area will be challenged to come up with innovative ways to improve the educational opportunities for those in developing countries.

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Snap up your chance to win a Photo Session It will come as no surprise to Karen Wiltshire’s customers that she has just been named Photographer of the Year 2013 by the Guild of Photographers.

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he was also the overall winner of the people category in the prestigious competition.

One of Karen’s delightful images of a baby snuggled up in a basket all ready for Christmas won the hearts of readers when it appeared on the front of Viewpoint’s sister magazine 4Dorset in December.

Now one reader can have their own family photo session with the award winning photographer.

The photo of four mon th old triplets, Max Freddie and Evie, nom inated for Baby Photographer of the Yea r. KW Photography.

Karen whose company KW Photography, is based in Broadstone, was also in the running for Baby Photographer of the Year from the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP), one of just six professional photographers across the UK in contention.

An established and awardwinning photographer, as well as the only ‘Craftsman of Children photography’ in the UK, Karen is renowned for her maternity, newborn and baby, children and family portraits.

Karen’s endearing portrait of a set of triplet babies earned a gold award from the SWPP in November, before being nomination for Baby Photographer of the Year. This was one of three from the SWPP in 2013.

No stranger to awards Karen has received 35 from The Guild, including three last year.

For more information about KW Photography visit www. kw-photography.co.uk and www. facebook.com/KWPhotography01.

For your chance to win, just answer th is question:

Where is KW Photography ’s studio?

Karen is offering one lucky reader the chance to win a family photo session of 30 minutes for four people at her studio in Broadstone.

This also includes five images supplied on a disc, worth £150. The session would need to be redeemed

by September 2014.

Enter through our website: www.mags4dorset. co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to Karen Wiltshire competition, Viewpoint, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is 3 March 2014.

The first correct entry drawn will be the winners.

There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final. Employees of Page & Pulford Ltd and KW Photography are not permitted to enter.

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Verwood leisure facilities

under review The running of sports and leisure facilities at Verwood Hub and Verwood Community Sports Hall could be taken on by the Christchurch & East Dorset Partnership.

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hey are currently managed by Verwood Arts and Leisure Amenities (VALA) which up to this year has received annual grants of £130,000 from East Dorset District Council and £60,000 from Verwood Town Council. Due to reductions in funding from central government, EDDC has had to re-examine the grants it can offer local organisations and has suggested reducing VALA’s to £110,000 from April and then to £90,000 from April 2015.

Meanwhile, the Partnership is currently reviewing the management of leisure services provided at QE Leisure Centre in Wimborne and Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre in Christchurch.

Neil Farmer, Strategic Director at the Christchurch and East Dorset Partnership, said: “It would make sense for us to consider the future management of Verwood leisure facilities at the same time as we review facilities in Wimborne and Christchurch with a view to running them together to bring greater economies of scale and potential savings.

“We are recommending that the facilities at Verwood Hub and Verwood Community Sports Hall, currently managed by VALA, should transfer to be managed directly by the Partnership. They could then be operated within our existing revenue budget in order to give more long term security.

“The Partnership recognises and appreciates the excellent work undertaken by VALA over a number of years. The directors of VALA understand the financial benefits to the council of taking facilities back in house and have agreed to hand the facilities to us from 1 April 2014, should East Dorset’s Resources Committee agree with the recommendations.

He added: “Anyone who has taken out a membership at the Lifestyle Active gym at Verwood Hub can rest assured that their membership will continue with no changes.”

VALA directors have suggested that they maintain the running of the sports pitches at Potterne Park. This will depend on VALA approaching Verwood Town Council to discuss a funding package.

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Charity of the Year:

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Hello readers, Well it was a lovely surprise when the editor of Viewpoint, Janine Pulford, invited us to become the 2014 mags4dorset Charity of the Year!

Riding for the Disabled Association is a national charity with about 500 groups in the UK and each group is self-reliant.

Green Cottage RDA is based at Green Cottage Riding Centre in Three Legged Cross.

We meet on Thursday mornings during school term-time and the group is run by our current instructors and friendly

volunteers, who are all trained to deal with any situations that may arise.

We cater for children and young adults who live with a variety of disabilities.

We use six ponies, two of whom we own, namely Piper and Chuckle, and the others, Monty, Katie, Minx and Mitzi are very kindly lent to us each week by Laura Biddle, owner of the Riding Centre.

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very calm and safe, to give confidence to their riders.

After all, it can be rather daunting for a child who has a problem understanding instructions, to be asked to go near and then get on top of a pony they have not met before. This is done gently and sometimes slowly, with encouragement from the helpers. It is surprising how often, that though unable to relate to humans very well, a child can build a special bond with a pony. Each child usually requires up to three helpers - one to lead the pony, plus two ‘side walkers’ who look after the rider. Our children may not become top riders, but to see a happy smile when a task is achieved is such a great reward.

During the year we hope to let you know how the riding lessons are planned to help the children have fun while hopefully improving some aspects of their disabilities, about their challenges and achievements, and to tell you about some of the group’s

activities.

For more information or Green Cottage RDA or to offer to help as a volunteer, do call me.

Jane Dowding, Group secretary Tel: 0845 241 5357

Crane Valley golfers support local MS Centre Jackie Heath and Alan Wakeford, outgoing captains from Crane Valley Golf Club recently met members and staff of the Osborne Centre at West Parley. Whilst there they presented a cheque to John Astley, Chairman of the Bournemouth Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, for a staggering £6,800.

It was raised by the generosity of members of the golf club throughout the year.

Crane Valley Golf Club will be hosting the MS Centre’s next Charity Golf Tournament to be held on Wednesday 17 September.

Anyone wishing to enter a team or help sponsor the event please contact John Astley: chairman@msbournemouth.co.uk

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Since the beginning of September last year, West Parley Neighbourcar has undertaken over 140 separate trips - all within a 10 mile radius of West Parley. There is a dedicated team of 13 drivers who keep the scheme running very smoothly.

However a few more drivers are required. If you would like to find out more, please call the chairman on 01202 577319.

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in fitness & health ELISABETH HOOD IS PRESENTED WITH HER AWARD

BY CLLR PETER HOLDEN

Young triathlete scoops legacy award Elisabeth Hood, aged 15, has received the West Moors Parish Council’s Legacy Award.

Set up in 2012 to mark the Olympic Games in London, it is given to a local aspiring sports star aged between 11 and 17 who is a resident in West Moors. Up to £1,000 is given to help towards training.

Cllr Peter Holden, Chairman of West Moors Parish Council said, “The applicants for the award in 2013 were of a very high standard and the parish council had a hard choice to make. In December we were pleased to announce that Elisabeth Hood was to be the recipient.”

Elisabeth attends Bournemouth School for Girls and competes in triathlons. She is currently a member of the National Core Triathlon Olympic Talent Squad. In October 2012 she was left in a coma following a hit and run accident while out training on her bike. With dedication and persistence she brought herself back to fitness and went on to win

the Triathlon Eton Dorney youth category in August 2013.

Cllr Peter Holden presented Elisabeth with an engraved glass trophy on 30 January 2014. She will be spending the award on a hard case for her race bike to protect it when it is air freighted around the world for use in competitions.

Applications can now be made for the Legacy Award in 2014, so if you know of an aspiring young sports person, call the parish office on 01202 861044 and ask for a form.

Going off at a Tangent

A lunch in January, arranged by long-standing volunteer Cynthia Hiscock was enjoyed by Ringwood and Fordingbridge Blind Club. She also organised a visit by The Tangent Group.

After a glass of sherry, entertainment began with music from Ringwood School Orchestra. Tea was served by the Tangent ladies who also cleared away and washed up. A collection raised £74, which was given to club funds. Local people who are blind or visually impaired are welcome to meetings. For information call Kate Henderson on 01425 476568 or Peter Heaver on 01425 480337.

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Verwood foodbank distribution centre needs helpers A Verwood Distribution Centre is planned for the Trussell Trust sponsored Ringwood Foodbank so those in need of emergency food supplies can find support locally. An open meeting for anyone interested in helping is to be held on Wednesday, 26 February at 2.30pm at Verwood United Reformed Church (next to the library). All welcome.

Champagne reception for Rossgarth In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Rossgarth Football Club will be holding a champagne reception with entertainment at the Hub on 10 May. The seeds of the club were sown in Verwood in 1962 when two football mad children were given a very unusual present from their father the late Reg Day - a football pitch in the back garden of their home, ‘Rossgarth.’

Local lads started to play friendly matches and on 1 June 1964, the club was officially formed and entered into the Under-16 East Dorset Youth League.

Today, there are 300 boys / girls registered and 20 teams from the age of 6 to 18 playing football for Rossgarth at Potterne Park, Verwood.

The club is looking for as many managers, committee members, ex players etc from 1964 to the present day to bring them together for a memorable evening. Tickets £15 per head – champagne reception, disco, band, food and special guests at Verwood Hub. Contact Martin Gilham on 07921 246234, or email mpgilham@msn.com. Additionally if you have any material relating to Rossgarth’s history, contact Martin (all material will be returned).

Town celebrates with Harmony Twist

The winners of the Voice of Ferndown, Harmony Twist, will be entertaining at the Barrington Centre on 7 March to celebrate the handover of the town plan.

After three years of hard work, the committee, which dealt with 3,500 surveys returned by local residents, will be officially handing the final document to the mayor. The plan will also be on display and copies will be available to take away.

Residents are invited to celebrate this special occasion with a free buffet and glass of wine. As well as Harmony Twist; Katharine Levi and West End performer Richard Sidaway will be singing.

Tickets available on the door. Advance tickets are necessary for the free glass of wine (or soft drink) and can be collected from Ferndown Town Council at King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown or from the library in Penny’s Walk.

For further information call the chairman of the town plan committee: 07917 564470.

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By Janine Pulford

uring my years as editor, I have enjoyed a great many facials, but the ‘’Rejuvenate,’ available from Lakewood Organic Beauty is unique. Not because the products are organic, although that in my opinion is a definite advantage, but because this facial offers a touch of rejuvenation from the moment of arrival.

After refreshing myself in a luxury cloakroom, it was a pleasure to be taken by Kate Denning across a vast expanse of garden to a boathouse beside a lake. Once inside, it became apparent that Lakewood provides a little piece of heaven.

The clean and airy modern wooden building was warm with plenty of natural light and has a comfortable sofa and a treatment couch. In the summer, the doors can be opened onto the lakeside bringing nature even closer.

Soothing music doesn’t detract from the birdsong and with squirrels foraging and fish kissing the surface of the water there is an overpowering feeling of tranquillity.

Kate told me it is not unknown for deer and rabbits to roam the grounds and kingfishers to flit across the lake.

Beautiful clinic in the boathouse

Kate has lived at Lakewood in Fordingbridge for seven years and says, “It is such a beautiful setting that I wanted to share it. I am also mindful of the products that we put onto our skins and decided I could offer organic facials in lovely surroundings.” And this is precisely what she does.

Having qualified as a therapist in 2012, she chose to use Neals Yard Organic products, which are gentle on the skin and are available to order if required.

After a thorough consultation, I lay on the couch and Kate ensured that I was snugly covered and comfortable.

A warm towel was used to open the pores on my face, soften the skin and help me relax. Then followed a double cleanse with calendula followed by frankincense. A rose facial polish was used to lift dead skin cells and smooth the skin.

A face and neck massage with almond oil took in the upper arms and top of the chest and was really soothing. Then came the frankincense refining mask and while it was working its magic, Kate gave me an arm and hand massage with bergamot and garden mint lotion. A white tea eye gel was applied, as well as a wild rose beauty elixir and to finalise the treatment Kate applied almond moisturiser. I was left in the tranquil setting whilst Kate went back to the house to make me a cup of mint tea from fresh mint leaves.

The ‘Rejuvenate’ facial really lives up to its name and I left View across feeling refreshed and the lake ready to tackle the rest of the day.

To book this or one of the other unique facials at Lakewood Organic Beauty call Kate on 07789 650018.

Gift vouchers are also available for special occasions like birthdays and Mother’s Day. If you choose a Replenish or a Rejuvenate facial there is currently £5 discount, see the advert for details. Do bear in mind that a short walk is involved, but that is all part of the memorable Lakewood experience.

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Kingston Lacy obelisk stars

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By Liz Turner

The scientific world breathed a sigh of relief when the Rosetta spacecraft called home last month after 31 months in hibernation to conserve power. While the cheers from the European Space Agency mission control were broadcast all over the world, celebrations were also taking place just outside Wimborne.

And when Rosetta finally catches up with comet 67/P ChuryumovGerasimenko, a mountainous ball of ice, rock and dust in August and then launches its lander in November, there will be even more to celebrate locally.

For the lander, a small robotic probe, is named Philae after the obelisk at Kingston Lacy.

Thousands of people walk past the imposing obelisk when visiting the National Trust property little knowing that it played a crucial role in cracking the hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone to unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt.

It was discovered by Sir William John Bankes on Philae Island, south of Cairo in 1815 who brought it back to the family home. With bilingual inscription including the names of Cleopatra and Ptolemy in Egyptian hieroglyphs, it gave historians further clues to translating the hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone.

While visitors to the British Museum crowd round the Rosetta Stone, not many visitors examine the writing on the obelisk.

When Philae was suggested as the name for the lander, the ESA agreed it was a very apt name.

The £600M flagship mission is about unlocking the secrets of the Universe through the study of a comet in the same way that the discovery of the Rosetta Stone enabled the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphics. Following the theme,

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the UK instrument on board the lander is called Ptolemy.

Now the government’s Science and Technology Facilities Council is funding an exhibition at Kingston Lacy to tell visitors about the ongoing mission.

This will be organised by respected space authority, Professor Colin Pillinger, The Open University’s Professor of Planetary Sciences, who has been involved in space research since the days of Apollo including the Rosetta mission. A series of display boards will give information about comets, how the lander will attach itself to the comet and what experiments the orbiting spacecraft and the lander, including Ptolemy, will be able to carry out on the distant comet.

Rosetta will continue to feature prominently in the news this year and thanks to Prof Pillinger’s mission to keep Dorset’s residents informed, local people should be cheering alongside the top scientists when Philae touches down and anchors on the comet.

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local Specified Period 1 Feb 2014 - 28 Feb 2014 Close Date 5 March 2014

£1000 monthly prize - CashUnity Devised by mags4dorset, CashUnity is a brand new initiative backed by local traders that gives local shoppers the chance every month to win a huge cash prize of £1,000. Forming part of mags4dorset’s Business Community Unity ethos it aims to raise footfall in local shops, put money back into the community and promote participating businesses.

Anyone over 18 who shops in a CashUnity business listed in this directory and spends £10 or more in any transaction during the specified period can enter our free prize draw.

Each participating trader will be prominently displaying a logo and poster, backed up with a monthly directory listing in 4Dorset, Viewpoint Magazine and online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk The directory listing will be updated every month and will relate to the current specified period.

Each entry must be substantiated by a separate receipt. The receipts must show the name of the participating trader, the amount spent as well as the date and the time of purchase. This information is critical, so make sure it all appears on your receipt.

There is no need to send in your receipt, just keep it in a safe place.

You must not lose your receipt. If you do, you cannot win. Each receipt is the Proof of Purchase (POP) and the correct POP will have to be produced by the winner before they can collect their £1,000 prize. The name of trader, date, time and amount must tally. No other POP can be produced in its place. So keep your receipt safe. mags4dorset cannot be held responsible for any lost or missing receipts and the prize will instead be donated to our charity of the year.

Enter CashUnity online at http://mags4dorset.co.uk/ cashunity/cashunity-entry-form or use the postcard supplied at the point of sale.

Full terms and conditions can be found at www.mags4dorset.co.uk

CashUnity DIRECTORY BOURNEMOUTH CASTLE LANE CLINIC (Chiropractic) 2 Crantock Grove, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth BH8 0HS www.backpainuk.info

BROADSTONE & POOLE FORUM JEWELLERS

184E The Broadway, Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone, BH18 8DP 01202 600350 forumjewellers.co.uk

POOLE JOINERY

188 Stanley Green Road, Poole, BH15 3AH 01202 661299 poolejoinery.com

CHRISTCHURCH BEDTIME

254-258 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2BJ 01202 487117 bedtimechristchurch.co.uk sales@bedtimechristchurch.co.uk

CASTLES HOME HARDWARE

38-44 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QW 01202 484844 castles-homehardware.co.uk

CLARITY HEARING

SWAN JEWELLERS

FERNDOWN

55 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU 01202 892990

BARRINGTON CENTRE

UNDERWOOD EYECARE

Penny’s Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH 01202 894858 barringtoncentre.co.uk

CROWNING GLORY 515 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, BH22 9NH 01202 892968

DOOR TECHNIQUE GARAGE DOORS 217 New Road, West Parley, BH22 8EF 01202 877223 doortechnique.com

DORSET WATER SOFTENERS

45 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AS 01202 478881 clarity-solutions.com

184 Leeson Drive, Ferndown, BH22 9QQ 01202 375565 dorsetwatersofteners.com

HONORA (Wool shop)

FERNDOWN ELECTRICAL SERVICES

69 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AS 01202 486000 woolitwork.co.uk

THINK PRINT

7 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AB 01202 473167

STUDIO FIFTY SIX 56 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QL 01202 485020 studiofiftysix.co.uk

THOMAS & LUCIA 34 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QL 01202 479695 thomasandlucia.com

TONY HAIR

The Fountain, 1 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AE 01202 486868 tonyhair.co.uk

CRANBORNE CRANBORNE STORES

1 The Square, Cranborne, Wimborne BH21 5PR 01725 517210 cranborne.co.uk

LA FOSSE AT CRANBORNE

London House, The Square, Cranborne, BH21 5PR 01725 517604 la-fosse.com

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WELL HEELED

33 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HT 01202 896333 wellheeledferndown.co.uk

FERNDOWN IND ESTATE CUSTOM WORLD

38 Cobham Road, Ferndown Ind Estate, Wimborne, BH21 7NP 01202 896816 customworldbedrooms.co.uk

DORSET SOILS & AGGREGATES LTD

125 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU 01202 872869

FERNDOWN MOT 1 Library Road, Ferndown, BH22 9JP 01202 892323 ferndownmot.co.uk

Unit 4, 13 Cobham Road, Ferndown Ind Estate, Wimborne, BH21 7PE 01202 874207 sandandgravel.uk.com

KNIGHTS AUTO 112 Cobham Road, Ferndown Ind Estate, Wimborne, BH21 7PQ 01202 877727

FERNDOWN PHOTOGRAPHICS

26 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HZ 01202 861440 ferndownphotographics.co.uk

FORUM FRAMERS 121 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU 01202 890690 forum-framers.co.uk

SELECT PVCU

112-114 Cobham Road, Ferndown Ind. Estate, Wimborne, BH21 7PQ 01202 877977 selectpvcu.com

FORDINGBRIDGE ALCOVE NEWSAGENTS

12 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AF 01425 653083

FREEDOM MOBILITY

ALL THE COOL STUFF

17 Penny’s Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH 01202 874317

LIFESTYLE KITCHENS & BATHROOMS LTD 131 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU 01202 861988 lifestylekitchensand bathrooms.co.uk

64 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AX 01425 650696 www.allthecoolstuff.co.uk

BRIAN’S KITCHENS

Burnham Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1HA 01425 654741 brianskitchens.co.uk

SALT & VINEGAR 350 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AT 01202 872397 salt-vinegar.co.uk

The Medical Centre, Penny’s Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH 01202 891955 underwoodeyecare.co.uk

CAXTON DÉCOR

26-30 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AF 01425 652700 caxtondecor.co.uk

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FORDINGBRIDGE BOOKSHOP

15 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AB 01425 653725 fordingbridgebooks.co.uk

FORDINGBRIDGE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 71 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AS 01425 652951 backpainuk.info

FORDINGBRIDGE POST OFFICE 51 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AB 01425 653126

GIRLINGS COMPLETE HEARING AID SERVICE

5 Shaftesbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1JF 01425 655142 girlingshearingaids.co.uk

PERKINS MOTOR ACCESSORIES 7 Provost Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AY 01425 653475

PRICE BUTCHERS 67 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AS 01425 652228

THE COTTAGE LOAF 51-53 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AS 01425 652460 cottageloaf.co.uk

KINSON & NORTHBOURNE BLUE CROSS DOMESTICS

1603 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, BH11 9AZ 01202 575097 bluecrossdomestics.co.uk

SPECIALITY CAKES 1528 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, BH11 9AF 01202 788605 cakesindorset.co.uk

QP FURNITURE

1625-1633 Wimborne Rd, Kinson, Bournemouth, BH11 9AR 01202 574358 qpfurniture.co.uk

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TULIP CRAFTS

RINGWOOD

23 Market Place, Ringwood, BH24 1AN

ALLUM & SIDAWAY

01425 461434

W PATTERSON BUTCHERS

53 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AE 01425 475180 allumandsidaway.co.uk

31 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AD 01425 472654

BICKERLEY GARAGE

VERWOOD & 3 LEGGED CROSS

Kings Arms Row, Ringwood, BH24 1BH 01425 470203 bickerleygarage.boschauto. co.uk

BAILEYS ELECTRICAL 11 Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA 01202 822134 baileyselectrical.co.uk

CONTAKT CARPETS

Unit 2 The Granaries, Ringwood, BH24 1BZ 01425 477159 contaktcarpets.com

EBBLAKE AUTOCENTRE

CROW FARM SHOP

THE CURTAIN CABIN Edmondsham Road, Verwood, BH31 6JT 01202 813533 curtaincabin.co.uk

THE GIFT BOX 7 Station Road, Verwood, BH31 7PY 01202 821216

VERWOOD FORD 95-97 Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AD 01202 825222 verwoodford.co.uk

WEST MOORS EYESTYLE CENTRE 141-143 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT 01202 890904 eyestylecentre.co.uk

PROFILE 2000

SLIMMING & BEAUTY

Crow, Ringwood, BH24 3EA 01425 473290 crowfarmshop.com

Unit 4, Verwood Trading Estate, Blackhill, Verwood, BH31 6HA 01202 824516 ebblake.co.uk

FIELDS JEWELLERS

FLOORING ELEGANCE

WESSEX DENTAL

Unit 5, John Brown’s Garden Centre, Ringwood Road, Three Cross, BH21 6RD 01202 829662 flooringelegance.co.uk

3 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AB 01425 471608 fieldsjewellers.co.uk

LAMBERTS OF RINGWOOD

GILBEY CLEANERS

16 Market Place, Ringwood, BH24 1AW 01425 473223 lambertsofringwood.co.uk

29 Vicarage Road, Verwood, BH31 6DR 01202 826176 gilbeycleaners.co.uk

LIBERTY’S OWL, RAPTOR & REPTILE CENTRE Crow Lane, Ringwood, BH24 3EA 01425 476487 libertyscentre.co.uk

The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, BH31 7QE 01202 828740 lifestyleverwood.com

15 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AB 01425 475677

OAKHOUSE FOODS

ROBERTS FAMILY JEWELLERS

Unit 3, 11 Black Moor Road, Ebblake Ind Estate, Verwood, BH31 6AX 01202 814179 oakhousefoods.co.uk

18-20 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AF 01425 483838 robertsjewellers.co.uk

PETALS FLORIST

The Old Church, Ringwood, BH24 3PP 01425 489090 www.stmartinsgallery.co.uk

TOWNHOUSE

19 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AB 01425 473666 townhousehair.co.uk

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Old Barn Farm Road, Woolsbridge Ind Park, Three Cross, BH21 6SP 01202 821895 lewisconcrete.co.uk

CAFÉ LIFESTYLE

RINGWOOD FABRICS

ST MARTIN’S GALLERY

LEWIS CONCRETE

John Brown’s Garden Centre, Ringwood Road, Three Cross, BH21 6RD 01202 827444 verwoodflorists.co.uk

SEASONS COFFEE BARN

Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET 01425 470537 seasonscoffeebarn.co.uk

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2 Park Way, West Moors, BH22 0HL 01202 896477 slimmingandbeauty.co.uk 1 Park Way, West Moors, BH22 0HL 01202 893339 wessexdenturestudio.co.uk

SDC SELF STORAGE LTD

Collingwood Road, West Moors, BH21 6QQ 01202 892710 sdcselfstorage.co.uk

WEBB’S BUTCHERS

165 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT 01202 855817

WEST PARLEY TANDEM HAIR

177 New Road, West Parley, BH22 8ED 01202 577681

TIEGLA TILES

159A New Road, West Parley, BH22 8EB 01202 594459 tilesdorset.co.uk

WIMBORNE DRUSILLA’S INN Wigbeth, Horton, BH21 7JH 01258 840297 drusillasinn.co.uk

GILLETT’S SPAR

103 Wimborne Road West, Wimborne, BH21 2ED 01202 882053

GOLDEN HANDS 41B East Street, Wimborne, BH21 1DX 01202 639360

J&B’S LTD

Unit 1-4 The Depot, Brook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH 01202 886529 jandbs.co.uk

KINETIC MOBILITY

73 Leigh Road, Wimborne, BH21 2AA 01202 886529 kineticmobility.co.uk

PARAMOUNT WINDOW & FASCIA LTD

22-24 Brook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH 01202 888825 paramountwindowandfascia.co.uk

SCF HARDWARE Unit 1 & 2 Brook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH 01202 857140 scfhardware.co.uk

WIMBORNE CHIROPODY

36 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HT 01202 841751 wimbornechiropody.co.uk

WIMBORNE APPLIANCE SERVICES LTD

Unit 9 Riverside Park, Station Road, Wimborne, BH21 1QU 01202 883494

WINTON & MOORDOWN 644 PRINT

644 Wimborne Road, WInton, BH9 2EH 01202 635001 644print.com

BIG PICTURE ART 760-762 Wimborne Road, Moordown, BH9 2DZ 01202 522771 bigpictureart.co.uk

BRYANT FURNISHINGS

136 Alma Road, Winton, BH9 1AL 01202 522063 bryantfurnishing.co.uk

CARLY’S CRAFTS 1A Cardigan Road, Winton, BH9 1BJ 01202 512106

CLINIC VISJEUNE 759 Wimborne Road, Moordown, BH9 2BA 01202 523142 visjeune.co.uk

UP & RUNNING 442 Wimborne Road, Winton, BH9 2HB 01202 522666 upandrunning.co.uk/ bournemouth

motoring Putting Ferndown Industrial Estate

on the map

From its simple beginnings as a brickworks to its modern day factories and offices, Ferndown Industrial Estate has expanded rapidly over the years It boasts excellent access to the A31 with its connections to Poole and Bournemouth as well as the motorway networks beyond.

The busy estate covers 45 hectares and is just 25 minutes from Bournemouth and 20 from Poole. It’s also very close to Bournemouth Airport and attracts businesses of all sizes and specialities.

With local companies offering a wide variety of services operating alongside national brand leaders, the industrial estate attracts shoppers looking for quality and value as well as providing benefits for big business.

Ferndown Industrial Estate is far more than just a collection of businesses and employees are proud to work there. And out of interest, the estate, according to its postal address, is actually in Wimborne.

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in & around the area

what’s on

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

February onwards Kingston Lacy, Pamphill, gardens open for snowdrops and spring flowers.

01202 883402

18 February 2pm

My Blackmore Vale Childhood, talk by Hilary Townsend.

East Dorset Heritage Trust, Castlemain Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne.

01202 888992

18-22 February 7.45pm

Hello, Is There Any Body There?

Broadstone Players, War Memorial Hall, Broadstone.

07826 424965

19-22 February

1001 Arabian Nights and A Matinee, Poulner Players, Poulner Church Hall. Times and tickets 07826 424965

20 February 7.30pm

What’s new at Hengistbury Head? Illustrated talk by Stuart Clarke, Conservation & Countryside Manager, Bournemouth Borough Council.

Christchurch Baptish Church Hall, Bargates, Christchurch.

Cost £2 inc coffee & biscuits.

01202 520340

20 February 8pm

Verwood Jazz Club present Solent City Jazz Band. Doors open 7pm. The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood. Tickets £10. Contact 01202 873725 or 07798 721405.

21 February 7.30pm Arne Reserve and the RSPB. Illustrated talk by warden Michael Wilson.

The Quarterjack Suite, The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster.

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22 February 9am-1pm

Verwood Farmers Market, Ferrett Green.

23 February 10am-1pm

Urban Weekenders. Join the Urban team of Dorset Wildlife Trust on a regular weekend work party on DWT Upton Heath, on the last Sunday of every month. Meeting at the Urban Wildlife Centre (BH21 3RX), volunteers help wardens carry out conservation work.

Families welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Nicky Hoar on 01202 692033 for details or email nhoar@ dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk.

25 February 7.30pm

Broadstone Evening Townswomens Guild, War Memorial Hall, Tudor Road BH18 8AP. ‘Sabah - North Borneo’, Talk by Miss Elizabeth Morris. 01202 694802

25 February 7.30pm

Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group, A Walk around Tuckton and Wick, Richmond Hill St Andrew’s United Reformed Church hall, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth 01202 859068

26 February 11am

Fleet Air Arm Association meeting at the Royal British Legion, Church Road, Ferndown. Lunch available after the meeting. 07815 824841

26 February 7.30pm Vietnam and the Far East, illustrated presentation, St Martin’s Discovery Group, St Martin’s URC, Station Road, West Moors. 01202 873344

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26 February 7.30pm Verwood Organ and Keyboard Society present Chris Powell at the Hub. Members £5, visitors £7. 01202 814976

27 February 11am

Understanding Prostate Cancer: Robotic Surgery and Beyond a talk by Mr Kevin Turner, Consultant Urologist. Organised by the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the talk takes place at the Village Hotel, opposite the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Free, booking essential.

Call 01202 704271.

28 February 7.30pm

Fordingbridge Entertainment Society screens Captain Phillips (12A) at the Town Hall. Tickets £5 including light refreshments available from Jessica’s Fashions or Caxton Decor.

Thriller telling how a merchant mariner was taken hostage by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean. Starring Tom Hanks.

Doors open 7pm.

27-28 February 1 March

A Murder Is Announced, Poole and Parkstone Players.

Barrington Theatre, Ferndown.

Tickets and times 01202 679390

1 March 5pm

Prince Igor – Borodin, broadcast live by satellite on screen from Metropolitan Opera New York.

Regent Centre, Christchurch. £22 concessions £20.

01202 499199

2 March 7.30pm

Gerry and the Pacemakers in Gerry Cross the Mersey. The Regent, Christchurch.

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2 March

Corfe Castle walk.Visit to local lime kiln, see how and why lime was produced and its important place in domestic and farming life. £10 including lunch, £3 for walk only. Booking essential on 01929 477062.

4 March 7.30pm

Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group, Excavations at Worth Matravers, Richmond Hill St Andrews Church hall, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth.

01202 859068

4 March 11am

11 March 7.30pm

Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group, Studland Survey, Richmond Hill St Andrew’s United Reformed Church hall, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth 01202 859068

13 March 7.30pm

Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association meeting, Photography talk by Kevin Wilson. Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre. £3 including refreshments. 01202 821280

14 March 7.45pm

ImpAct Theatre presents Neighbourhood Watch by Alan Ayckbourn at Regent Centre, Christchurch. £12, concessions £10. 01202 499199

Wimborne pancake races around the Minster.

Competitors should report to North Porch of Minster by 10.30am. Entry forms in Minster, Church House or from Mike Downton 01202 888541.

Werther – Massenet, live by satellite on screen from Metropolitan Opera New York at Regent Centre Christchurch. £22 concessions £20.

01202 499199

4 March 7.30pm

15 March 7.30pm

Broadstone Evening WI Meeting. War Memorial Hall, Tudor Road. Singalong Playalong - musical fun and laughter. 01202 698445

4 March 10am

Shrove Tuesday pancake races to launch Christchurch Food and Wine Festival. Races start in front of Christchurch Priory. In aid of Christchurch Food Festival Education Trust and Autism Wessex. To enter contact Tim Lloyd (tim@ captainsclubhotel.com). Local restaurants serving pancakes.

4-6 March

Romeo and Juliet at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts.

An exciting piece of physical theatre. 0844 406 8666

15 March 4.55pm

Wimborne Choral Society present Schubert’s Mass in G Flat and Mozart Mass in C Minor. The Minster, Wimborne.

01202 603569.

18 March 7.30pm

Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group, The Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Richmond Hill St Andrew’s United Reformed Church hall, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth 01202 859068

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in & around the area

Chance to win two tickets to see Aspects of Love at the Regent Centre in Christchurch

P

opular musical Aspects of Love will be reminding audiences that Love Changes Everything when the curtain goes up at the Regent Centre in Christchurch next month.

Theatre 2000 is bringing the two act musical, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Don Black and Charles Hart to the stage from Wednesday 5 March to Saturday 8 March.

The show tells the story of passion, love, life and loss across three generations of a family and their artistic companions, against a background of 1840s France and Italy. Love Changes Everything was a huge hit for Michael Ball, who starred in the original For your chance to production in London and on Broadway. win two tickets to Based on David Garnett’s 1955 novel, Aspects of Love spans the years from 1947-1964 and is a sweet romance see Aspects of Love on about youth and love, housed in an intricate honeycomb Saturday 8 March at of a plot.

7.30pm, just answer Aspects of Love was nominated for six Tony awards in 1990, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, this question: which includes romantic melodies such as Life Goes On, Love Goes Free, Chanson D’Enfance and She’d Be Far Better Who wrote the music Off With You. for Aspe

cts of Love?

Enter through our website: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to Aspects of Love competition, Viewpoint, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is 27 February 2014. The first correct entry drawn will be the winners. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

Run Rabbit, Run Rabbit,

Run, Run, Run……

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unners are to have the opportunity to help 1st Poulner Scouts build a climbing wall at the group’s new multi-activity centre.

The Ringwood Rabbit Run charity race is organised by the Scouts and is the

group’s largest fund raiser.

The event on 16 March is aimed at keen runners and those who just want to give it a try, with two races of 10km ands 5km. It starts and finishes at the Red Shoot Camping Park, Linwood in the New Forest at 10.30am.

The 5K course is suitable for both adults and children and many families take part, both running and walking. The more challenging 10k course is for experienced runners.

The courses are largely on established forest tracks with a small amount of road running on well-marshalled routes. There are prizes for every category and all entrants receive a medal.

Proceeds from the race will be funding the purchase of a climbing wall to furnish the Scout’s multi-activity centre.

Keep on running

Visit www.ringwoodrabbitrun.org for further details and to register. Entries cannot be accepted on the day. www.mags4dorset.co.uk

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Lifestyle goes on…

The new Lifestyle Active gym opened on 8 June last year, adding a new dimension to the Verwood Hub, the popular arts and entertainment venue built in 2007.

Currently managed by the charity Verwood Arts and Leisure Amenities, Lifestyle now operates the Hub as well as Potterne Park with the 3G Astroturf Arena and the new four court sports hall at Emmanuel Middle School.

As you can see from this feature, there is a huge range of activities, events and classes as well as the state of the art gym and relaxing café all under the Lifestyle umbrella and all available in Verwood. An added bonus is that CashUnity operates at Café Lifestyle at the Hub (see pages 17 and 18 for details).

To celebrate the Lifestyle brand, mags4dorset in conjunction with Lifestyle are offering you a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Comedy Café with five comedians at the Hub on Friday 7 April at 7.30pm.

Show starts at 8.30pm.

All you for you have to do r win is chance to answe r the followi ng: On wh i the Hu ch road is b locat ed?

Enter online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to: Comedy Café, mags4dorset, 1st Floor King Geo V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown BH22 9EN. Close date is 10 March 2014. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. There is no cash alternative. The Editor’s decision is final. Employees of Page & Pulford Ltd and Lifestyle are not permitted to enter.

Dorset Massage Therapy Run by Massage Therapist, Pete Laley, Dorset Massage Therapy is committed to the repair and improvement of muscle quality. Massage Therapy will relax tight muscles, relieve and prevent muscle cramping, improve flexibility and promote healthier tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints.

BRIDGE WITH BOB

Gym membe rs, find us in th e consultation room for 20% off your first appointmen t!

Bridge is fun! Learn to play this social card game in a relaxed and friendly class with an experienced player, accredited as a teacher by the English Bridge Union. Lessons £5 per week, first lesson free. To book a place or to find out more call Bob on 07786 491168. Email bridgewithbob@hotmail.co.uk

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Welcome to Sunshine Physique

ANNOUNCING THE VERWOOD BUSINESS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Sunshine Physique provides adults and children access to fitness and weight management solutions, ideas and philosophies. With the population becoming less active and more overweight there is a need for new, exciting and motivating initiatives to encourage adults and children to take care of themselves. There is an emphasis on adults and specifically children that are referred by their GP, or individuals that have not previously been “into” sport or having a healthy lifestyle.

Thursday 27 February 2014 Plane Cuisine, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AQ at 7.30pm If you are interested in attending the AGM, standing for a place on the committee or joining the chamber, please contact the Chair, Philip Moses, on 01202 979414.

The regular Costa and Business Breakfast events continue to provide excellent networking and support. Please visit www. verwoodbusiness.co.uk for dates and times. The next Business Breakfast is at the Hub, Brock Way, Verwood at 7.30am on Tuesday 25 February 2014.

Tae Kwon Do takes off

Stephen Lamberth’s new training venue at Verwood’s Emmanuel School is proving popular.

The new school hall built on Emmanuel Middle School’s site is light, clean and fresh and ideal for Tae Kwon Do. There is great access and ample parking. The classes in Verwood have always been popular and the new hall has enhanced the atmosphere within the self defence group.

If you are a new student Students are aged from three years to and interested in 70+.

Stephen Lamberth says, “The training and would like children and adults say that the hall to have a free month of is inviting and I also host lessons training, bring this advert in Ringwood Recreation Centre, with you. For further Burgate School, Fordingbridge and in Ferndown Leisure Centre. The ‘month information look free for new students’ offer applies to at the website all these venues.”

www.taekwondo4u.co.uk

Students learning new techniques in a safe well structured environment at the new Emmanuel School hall. Classes held here are on Thursday and Sunday evenings

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motoring

Mighty Motoring Marvels

(Volkswagen Golf R)

Stephen Turvil • stephenturvil@googlemail.com

Wow.

The Volkswagen Golf R feels powerful enough to change the Earth’s orbit. As such its 2.0-litre, fourcylinder, turbocharged petrol engine produces a staggering 300PS from 5,500 to 6,200rpm. This complements the 380Nm of torque that fires to life between 1,800 and 5,500rpm. The result – when this engine is bolted to six-speed manual transmission – is 0-62mph in 5.3 seconds. This falls to 4.9 seconds when it is screwed to the automatic transmission that allows the driver to cruise in full-auto mode or flick between the cogs manually via paddles behind the steering wheel. Now, this orbit-busting engine is a modified version of the unit from the Golf GTI. Enhancements include the beefed-up cylinder head, exhaust valves, valve seats, pistons, injection valves and the turbocharger.

Pleasingly for a such potent engine it is also fairly efficient. It therefore averages 39.8mpg when teamed with manual transmission - and has sensible carbon emissions of 165g/km – and the automatic set-up averages 40.9mpg with emissions of 159g/km. Furthermore, the engine’s power is sent to the wheels via the Haldex 4MOTION system that only drives the

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front wheels in normal conditions to save fuel. It then automatically flicks to four-wheel-drive when the Earth’s surface becomes slippery. All this in a small family class vehicle that has space for five people plus a sensibly large boot.

Wow. The Volkswagen Golf R is available with Adaptive Chassis Control (optional). This earth-shattering technology constantly tweaks the response of the suspension to best suit the conditions. So, as the car accelerates hard the system stiffens the dampers to minimise pitch and roll. It then softens the set-up for a more comfortable ride while cruising. The motorist can also choose from four pre-sets: normal, sport, comfort and race. Furthermore, the Volkswagen Golf R – which is available with three or five doors – can be distinguished from its siblings via the sporty front bumper that incorporates large air inlets. The “R” badge in the radiator grill further strengthens its appeal. This hot-hatch also has body-coloured sills, matt chrome wing mirrors and eighteen-inch alloy wheels. Oh, and the interior has cloth sports seats which can be upgraded to leather and dials with ‘bespoke’ blue needles.

Earth-shatteringly tempting prices start from £29,900. Wow.

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motoring In this case, you are right - insofar as the market certainly has started to pick up. In fact, the past 6-8 months have seen an almost uninterrupted flow of good, positive news. But with prices starting to creep upwards again, does that mean the canny vendor should wait a while longer before coming to market in order to get the best possible price? No it doesn’t.

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By Nolan Irving

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With the market starting to pick up, should I put my home on the market now, or wait until the spring?

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You have no idea just how often we estate agents get asked this question – no matter what time of the year, and whatever the state of the market. And the answer, as always, is a resounding ‘no!’

The simple fact is that there is rarely if ever anything to gain from waiting before putting your home on the market.

You mention the spring – and yes, the period around Easter in particular is traditionally supposed to bring the buyers out in their hoards. But that very fact also tends to attract large numbers of vendors, eager to capitalise on what they optimistically imagine is going to be the resulting feeding frenzy.

There is a philosophical point here, as well. With prices on the increase, you could theoretically wait forever

in order to get top dollar for your home. Indeed, the only way you could ever be certain of having got the best possible price – in this cycle, at least – would be if you sold just before values started falling again. And unless you were extremely lucky with your timing, that would be unlikely to happen.

The bottom line is this: you should always move home when it suits you - rather than trying to play the market.

Besides which, the one thing that just about every estate agent in the land is saying at the moment is that there is a serious shortage of properties for sale, right now.

Would-be buyers are registering in their hundreds, buoyed up by growing confidence in the state of the economy as a whole, increasing availability of a wider range of mortgage products, and continuing low interest rates. Yet agents don’t have enough stock on their books to satisfy them.

So, if you are serious about selling then give me a call now and I will be more than happy to visit your home and provide you with a comprehensive market appraisal.

My advice is: go for it!

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Upbeat housing market Following a Residential Market Survey in December 2013, the RICS has reported that over the festive period the average number of transactions per chartered surveyor reached 21.3*, more than double the lowest point of the downturn back in January 2009 when respondents were selling a mere 9.8.

However, the amount of homes coming onto the market is still nowhere near enough to meet the higher level of demand. Significantly, every area of the UK has seen house prices increase with London and the South East experiencing the biggest jumps.

Expectations for 2014 are decidedly upbeat with a prediction that both sales and price numbers will continue to increase through the course of this year. This is largely being driven by easing in credit conditions, resulting in higher loan to value mortgages, and the ongoing imbalance between supply and demand. *Homes sold per surveyor (by branch over the preceding three months)

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ONLINE Supplement Developement potential Stapehill Abbey

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Sunbeam engine roars to life

Heard in public for the first time in over 50 years, Sir Malcolm Campbell’s record breaking 350hp Sunbeam was fired up on 29 January 2014.

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ollowing a complete mechanical rebuild by the National Motor Museum’s workshop team, the handle was swung, to bring the engine back to life – a sound which is described as being akin to the roar of a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine.

The Sunbeam, renamed Blue Bird by Campbell, holds three world land speed records, the first achieved by Kenelm Lee Guinness at Brooklands in 1922 with a speed of 133.75mph. Campbell then purchased the car, had it painted in his distinctive colour and in September 1924 achieved a new record speed of 146.16mph at Pendine in South Wales, raising it the following year to 150.76mph.

Campbell sold the car soon after. For a time its location was unknown, then in 1942 it was unearthed in Lancashire by Harold Pratley who bought it in 1944.

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In 1957 the Sunbeam was purchased by Lord Montagu, restored to working order and put on display in the Montagu Motor Museum.

During a test fire-up in 1993 to assess the car’s condition, disaster struck when a blocked oil way in the engine caused it to seize and ‘throw a rod’. For several years after that, the car was on display in the museum with a very visible hole in its engine where the piston and con-rod had exited.

Around 2007, the workshop team began a project to repair the engine.

Doug Hill, the National Motor Museum’s Chief Engineer said: “This project has been a long-running labour of love for the whole team and such has been their passion that many have dedicated hours of their own time to get the job done. There is huge satisfaction in seeing it finally completed.”

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IAN STANFIELD AND SUNBEAM TEAM

The Sunbeam has a place in the museum’s new display, For Britain & For The Hell Of It – the story of British land speed records, opening for Easter 2014. www.beaulieu.co.uk

MALCOLM CAMPBELL AT SPEED ON PENDINE SANDS

SUNBEAM 350HP WITH MALCOLM CAMPBELL, PENDINE SANDS

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“This museum is, by far, one of th I have come across in recent yea Dorset’s unsung gem and a real j the crown of the Isle of Purbeck.”

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A small team of dedicated and determined volunteers who spent 12 years planning and building a pioneering Dorset ball clay mine museum near Corfe Castle is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award for quality.

Part of the Swanage Railway, the Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum at Norden has been granted the Heritage Railway Association’s highly regarded Interpretation Award for 2013 which is sponsored by the monthly ‘Heritage Railway’ magazine.

He added: “The museum has been achieved thanks to a £100,000 European Union grant from the Chalk and Cheese organisation as well as £40,000 donated by generous members of the Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum.”

Located next to the Norden station Park & Ride car park, the Museum features a realistic reconstruction of an underground tunnel, a rebuilt mine building, a 300 metre section of narrow gauge railway and also an engine shed with viewing area.

One of the Heritage Railway Association award judges, Heritage Railway magazine editor Robin Jones, praised the Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum for being “of enormous education value and national interest.”

The judges praised the museum and its underground experience for being ‘unique’ in explaining the history and technology behind Purbeck ball clay mining – which dates back some 2,000 years – and for being ‘a valuable education resource’ as well as ‘a quality visitor attraction’.

He said: “I first visited the Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum last summer and was astonished at just what had been achieved by the volunteers who have developed it from scratch.

“This museum is, by far, one of the best I have come across in recent years. It is Dorset’s unsung gem and a real jewel in the crown of the Isle of Purbeck.

The Heritage Railway Association’s Interpretation Award also praised the museum for bringing narrow gauge industrial steam trains back to the Isle of Purbeck for the first time in 60 years during September 2013.

“This museum highlights the ball clay industry of Purbeck, where narrow gauge steam railways were once as important as the better known ones that served the slate mines of North Wales, like the Ffestiniog and Talyllyn,” explained Mr Jones.

A delighted Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum chairman Peter Sills said: “This prestigious national award is the best present that everyone associated with the Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum over the past 12 years could want.

The Interpretation Award – along with the other Heritage Railway Association annual awards – was presented at a dinner at the Bath Guildhall Banqueting Room during the weekend of the Heritage Railway Association’s Annual General Meeting.

“It’s an important national recognition and endorsement of some 30,000 hours of hard work by a small team of dedicated and committed volunteers in researching, planning and building the clay mine museum from scratch on the site of the old Victorian ball clay works demolished during the 1970s.”

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Donations are welcome to help fund continuing preservation and development work at the Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum – just go on-line and visit ‘www.pmmmg.org’.

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Dorset wildlife

Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) and its partners are delighted to announce the award of a grant of £2.7 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards The Great Heath Living Landscape project.

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he Great Heath Living Landscape is one of the largest conservation projects in the UK. The project, which will total £4.7 million, will secure the protection and management of almost 1,500 acres of wildlife rich heathland, grassland, woods and wetland for the benefit of people and wildlife in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and East Dorset. The HLF grant will enable the purchase of nationally and internationally important habitats at Holes Bay and Lytchett Bay in Poole Harbour and heathlands at Parley Common, Ferndown Common, Dunyeats Hill and Upton Heath.

The project aims to link two outstanding areas of natural heritage – the New Forest National Park and the Wild Purbeck Nature Improvement Area – with high quality access and interpretation connecting dozens of sites across the area. This will create thousands of opportunities for people to learn about, enjoy and play an active role in the conservation of this special area.

Heathland sites, such as Upton Heath, provide a home for many rare and threatened species, including the Dartford Warbler which is now thriving after numbers plummeted to just eleven breeding pairs nationally in the 1960s, four of which were in Dorset, following severe winter weather. All six of the UK reptiles can be found on our heathland, including the nationally rare smooth snake and sand lizard which can only be seen in a few places in the UK. DWT Director of Operations, Brian Bleese, said, “Buying this land from the Canford Estate was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and thanks to the HLF funding, generous donations from the public, local businesses and funding from our partners, we can now develop an urban Living Landscape which is rich in wildlife, highly valued, enjoyed and nurtured by people. We aim to provide high quality access networks and interpretation, to allow everyone to learn about and experience the stunning wildlife on their doorstep.”

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Nerys Watts, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund South West, said: “Not only will The Great Heath Living Landscape project secure, protect and conserve vital parts of Dorset’s natural heritage, it will also create a varied and exciting range of opportunities for people of all ages to get involved. Volunteers and visitors will have great fun while learning about the sites and their role in our biodiversity and how we can all work together to make sure they exist for future generations.

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local “It’s also fantastic to see that some of these sites fall into our priority areas, meaning historically these places have had less HLF funding than others. This project will provide local people with much improved access to the natural heritage and help drive local tourism.”

The first stage of the project established

by DWT, Borough of Poole, Poole Harbour Commissioners, Countryside Service, The Erica Trust, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and Dorset County Council was called the Urban Wildlink project. This received an initial £85,900 from HLF in April 2013, to help DWT and its partners to consult the local community, stakeholders and prospective new partners about the development of The Great Heath Living Landscape.

The Urban Wildlink consultation phase revealed overwhelming support for the project from all sections of the community, who placed huge importance on their natural heritage and felt it would contribute to the local environment and their everyday lives.

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DWT Conservation Officer handling Smooth Snake during a nature walk on Upton Heath

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Brownsea nature reserve declared Britain’s favourite

Brownsea Island, owned by the National Trust, has been declared Britain’s favourite nature reserve by the BBC Countryfile awards. Dorset Wildlife Trust has leased and managed half the island as a nature reserve for over 50 years.

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manage an impressive 101 ha (256 acres) nature reserve with an internationally important wildlife-rich lagoon, for the benefit of wildlife and enjoyment of people.

Visitors can expect an up-close encounter with a variety of birds, including avocet and black-tailed godwits, which winter here in internationally important numbers.

DWT’s Reserve Manager, Chris Thain said, “We are absolutely delighted to have been selected for this award. With the National Trust, we have worked very hard to clear the rhododendron smothering and threatening wildlife across the island. Since DWT started managing their reserve in May 1963, an estimated 48 football pitches worth were removed by 10,000 volunteers, working over 40,000 volunteer days. Thanks to this work and the work of the National Trust, through the joint Higher Level Stewardship Scheme, Brownsea Island has become a haven for wildlife, for both wildlife and people to enjoy.”

Simon King opening Wildlife film maker and president of the Wildlife Trust, the bird hide in 20 10 Simon King, visited Brownsea Island in 2011 to officially open © Stuart Canham DWT’s restored Macdonald hide. After hearing the news that the island had been voted Britain’s favourite nature reserve, he said: “Among Dorset’s many natural gems, Brownsea Island is a real diamond. It hosts a wealth of wildlife in any season, from the great flocks of avocets in winter to charming red squirrels all year round. All in all, an atmosphere of splendid isolation!”

Winter is a particularly spectacular time to visit Brownsea Island, as the lagoon provides habitats for flocks of over-wintering wildfowl and waders. As well as birds, the reserve provides a home to 950 beetles and bugs, and over 740 species of butterflies and moths. Brownsea is also a haven for red squirrels and only one of a very few places in Vanstone southern England where they still survive.

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The Brownsea team receiving their silver award – (l-r) Representative from category sponsor, Moore Scarrott; Reuben Hawkwood, Head Ranger; Claire Dixon, Visitor Services and Experience Manager; Travel Writer Sally Shalam presenting the award; Angela Cott, General Manager; Geof Curtis, volunteer © South West Tourism Awards / Nick Williams

Brownsea scoops two more awards Brownsea Island has scooped two silver trophies at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards, with an award for customer service going to Geof Curtis, one of the Trust’s volunteers.

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he National Trust, which owns the island, took the silver trophy for the Tourism activity, sport and experience

category.

The Trust now has the chance to take the island forward to the National Enjoy England Awards for Excellence in May. Geof won the silver Customer Service award after being praised for being someone who recognises the importance of both welcome and customer service.

Claire Dixon, Visitor Service and Experience manager said: “Geof is a marvellous example to all of us. He consistently demonstrates an exceptional customer care

standard for everybody on the island and is an outstanding volunteer who has already been recognised as the Tourism Superstar for Dorset.”

The other silver award was presented to the Trust for offering an outstanding experience to visitors to the island. The judging panel used a report from a mystery shopper who scored the island highly on having a very clear and inviting website, being clean and the excellent displays in both the shop and café.

Claire added: “They said the welcome was the best they had ever received with great attention to detail and the guided walk leader had offered an interactive and fun tour. We always aim to give a very

friendly welcome to everybody in the visitor centre so to have this praise saying the team were so welcoming and passionate about the island is a really good reward for all of our team, both the staff and volunteers who work here.”

The South West Tourism Excellence Awards are open to all tourism businesses in the SW region. Chair of Judges, Alistair Handyside, said: “This year we have had the most entries ever and the most challenging judging, the list of finalists really does look like a who’s who of the best in the South West. Once again the entrants have surpassed themselves in showing that investment, innovation and creativity remain at the heart of the visitor economy in the region.”

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There is a glimmer of hope as the Control of Horses s the celebrations begin for the Chinese Year of the Horse, by a cruel irony, Britain’s horses and ponies Wales Bill received Royal Assent recently in a bid to tackle fly grazing (illegally grazing horses on private land). The new Act are likely to be facing the worst 12 months in living memory. has received unanimous support from the welfare sector but experts fear it will result in the problem moving over the border into This warning comes from The British Horse England.

Society, one of Britain’s leading horse charities.

With more equine welfare officers than any other “We have to congratulate the Welsh Government for taking such a positive stance and listening UK organisation, the Society has to the welfare charities,” says Mr helped in excess of 8,000 horses in “We are entering the Chinese Year of Hackett. “However, Westminster the last year but know many more to be at risk. Horses drowning in the Horse. Let’s make it the year when must take notice now. Failing to act is going to lead to more flooded fields, starving to death, horses suffering in England and riddled with worms and lice, poor or we all stand together and really make that is unacceptable. We need non-existent hoof care or dumped a difference to British horses.” our politicians to be proactive, not to fend for themselves may sound complacent. Britain is supposed to like something from a hundred be a nation of animal lovers. years ago in the fields of the Somme, but sadly it is Britain in 2014.

“We are entering the Chinese Year of the Horse. Let’s make it Horses like Peggy, an emaciated black mare who was found the year when we all stand together and really make a difference wandering around a housing estate in Gilesgate, Durham, are to British horses.” tragically all too common. Peggy’s thick winter coat did little to mask how thin she was. Her hind legs were covered in faeces as a result of her dreadful diarrhoea and she was diagnosed with a particularly nasty clostridial infection and severe red worm infestation. There are countless horses like Peggy and they need What the BHS is doing to help: our help.

• It has Britain’s largest network of specialist horse “The horse has long been a loyal servant to mankind and is an

welfare officers. integral part of our heritage,” says Lee Hackett, Director of Equine • It has reacted to more welfare concerns in the last 12 Policy at The British Horse Society. “We owe him so much yet,

months than ever before. now when he needs us, we are spectacularly failing him.”

• It has proactive in improving welfare, including offering Mr Hackett cites years of unchecked and indiscriminate

castration clinics directly reducing the number of poor breeding and the recession as among the causes of this horrific

quality animals bred each year. situation. “The UK is saturated with thousands of horses with little • It continues to educate thousands of people each year or no value and a shortage of responsible and knowledgeable

on how to provide the best care for their horses. owners willing to care for them,” he explains. “Together with other • It represents the interests of the horse and rider to local charities we have been doing our best to resolve the situation, but

and national Government. sanctuaries are now beyond full and we are facing crisis point.”

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Don’t make things worse – don’t ‘rescue’ a horse or pony unless you have the knowledge and resources to care for them.

If you are able to offer a home to a rescue horse or pony, do so through a charity. The National Equine Welfare Council, www.newc.co.uk will be able to help.

Don’t bid for horses at sales you feel sorry for. It’s hard but this just encourages cruelty. It’s cheap to neglect a horse yet these animals often raise more (through sympathy) than those that have been properly cared for.

Horse owners must face up to responsibilities and, if necessary, consider euthanasia rather than passing on the care of old or injured horses to someone else.

Don’t add to the problem – the indiscriminate breeding of poor quality horses and ponies has to stop. No more excuses. No more pretending that breeding just one more won’t really affect the problem. It will.

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Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.

Look hard at the CCTV image Do you recognise this car?

Police investigating a fatal fail to stop road traffic collision in Poole have released CCTV images of a car they would like to trace.

The incident occurred on Friday, 13 December 2013. Police officers were called at 7.25pm to the collision at the junction of Darby’s Lane and Heath Avenue where a pedestrian had been left seriously injured in the road.

Christopher Colegate, 69, from Poole, was tragically struck by a vehicle which failed to stop at the scene. He suffered significant injuries and was taken to Poole Hospital but sadly later died. He was frail, walked with a distinctive stoop and used two walking sticks to aid his mobility. A dedicated team of officers from Dorset Police’s Traffic Unit are investigating the incident.

Talking about the CCTV images, Inspector Matt Butler of the unit, said: “We believe this car is significant to our investigation.

“It was seen travelling along Heath Avenue in the direction of Wimborne Road shortly after the collision.

“I would urge the owner of this car – or anyone who recognises it to contact Dorset Police, in confidence, as soon as possible.

“I am urging members of the public to help us with our investigation by using the power of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to share this CCTV with as many people as possible. The footage can be found on the Dorset Traffic Cops Facebook page and on Twitter @DorsetTraffic.

“Christopher Colegate was making his way to spend the night with friends at Oakdale Conservative Club when he was struck. His

death has devastated his family and the local community. I urge the driver involved in this collision to do the right thing and call us. This will not go away.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who suspects someone they know may have been involved in this collision. Have you noticed a change in them since the incident? Have they become stressed or been off work sick? Have they suddenly stopped driving their car? If so, please call Dorset Police. The information you have may be the missing piece of the jigsaw.”

Mr Colegate’s daughters, Tash Motton and Rachel Hayward, have also issued a statement appealing for help and information.

Tash Motton said: “It’s been eight weeks since our Dad was taken from us and the pain we are feeling still hasn’t gone away. Every Friday we re-live the events of that night.

“We missed him dearly at Christmas and on 26 January we should have been celebrating his 70th birthday but two days earlier we said goodbye to him at his funeral.

“We need to know what happened. Why didn’t you stop and help our dad? Why did you leave him in the road to die?

Please have the decency to put a

11 arrests in money laundering raids

Police carried out morning raids on Wednesday 5 February 2014 as part of a regional money laundering operation.

Led by the regional organised crime unit Zephyr, the operation was supported by officers from Dorset Police, Greater Manchester Police, Devon and Cornwall, Avon and Somerset and the National Crime Agency.

More than 100 officers were involved in executing search warrants at 16 premises in Swanage, Bournemouth, Manchester and Barnstable in Devon under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

A total of 11 people have been arrested, nine in Dorset and two in Manchester, on suspicion of money laundering and conspiracy to supply class B drug offences.

stop to this uncertainty and call Dorset Police now.”

Rachel Hayward added: “Do you know who the driver was? Has your husband, wife, partner or friend felt the need to share this massive burden? Has their behaviour changed?

If you have any suspicions please get in touch.

“How would you feel if it was your father, husband, brother or grandfather?

“We urge anyone who recognises the car featured in this CCTV to call the police.

“While nothing will ever bring Dad back, finding the person responsible for his death will bring some crumb of comfort.”

The Crimestoppers charity has offered a reward of up to £1000 for information leading to the arrest and charge of an offender.

Members of the public will only be eligible for this cash reward, which can be claimed anonymously, if they call the Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 11. Oakdale Conservative Club, where Mr Colegate was a regular, has also offered an additional reward of £1000 for information leading to the arrest and charge of an offender.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident number 5:131. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.

They are: •

Three men aged 27, 33, and 35 from Swanage

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Four women aged 31, 41, 43 and 55 from Swanage A 57-year-old man from Wareham

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Two men aged 41 and 67 and a 64-year-old woman from Manchester.

Officers seized a quantity of cash, a prohibited firearm and a quantity of class B drugs. A cannabis factory was also uncovered.

Officers are continuing their enquiries.

Purbeck Neighbourhood Inspector Fiona Gaffney said: “This was a well-planned and executed operation which has resulted in 11 arrests.

“Zephyr enquiries reveal this is believed to be linked to multiple drug seizures across the country over the last two years.

“This is Dorset Police’s ongoing commitment to tackle alleged serious and organised crime in partnership with other agencies.

“We would like to reassure the public that we will listen to any information they give to us and take it seriously.”

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The Straits

Stunning photography

Review by Janine Pulford

Around 90 stunning images of British wildlife from the British Wildlife Photographer Awards exhibition can be seen at Moors Valley Country Park until 8 March. The exhibition opens daily and admission is free, but parking charges will apply. For more information go to www. moors-valley.co.uk of call 01425 470721.

Regent Centre, Christchurch 4 February 2014

Following a warm-up by Marcus Bonfanti with his huge blues voice and some finger pickin’ good guitar playing, the much-awaited Straits made a Floyd-esque entrance with ‘Where do you think you’re going.’ It had everyone in the sell-out concert transfixed. The audience were glued and they stayed that way throughout the whole concert as all the best Dire Straits tracks burst into the Regent Centre in a professional blaze.

Standouts were the dualling guitars in ‘Private Investigations;’ a mellow ‘Romeo and Juliet’ with original Dire Straits members Chris White playing delicious saxophone and pianist Alan Clark ending the track on a beautiful high; ‘Telegraph Road’ as only the Straits can do it, fast and furious and ‘Tunnel of Love’ with that tight Straits rhythm and Terence Reis’ mesmerising solo guitar playing. I freely admit, I missed Knopfler’s voice, but I’m a committed fan of his and at times Reis was uncannily close, but sometimes his voice was harsher as was his astonishing guitar work.

‘Communique’ turned into a massive jamming session, which got people dancing. And what better choices as the concert drew to a close but ‘Brothers in Arms’ and ‘Sultans of Swing’ with an unstoppable dualling sax and lead guitar. Musicians who can offer up this type of concert should be cherished. It was entertainment of the highest note, talking of which, Jamie Squire on keyboards aired his incredible pitch perfect voice in the encore of ‘Money for Nothing’, what a star.

It was a concert full of life and love and the audience were encouraged to take photos, videos and dance. They did the lot. Here’s to The Straits, I can’t imagine life without them.

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Ferndown Art Society

I am writing on behalf of the Fern down Art Society, which meets ever y Wednesday at the Barrington Centre Conference Room, at 9.30am to 12.30pm, for a group painting session. Anyone is welcome to atte nd and we are looking for new mem bers whatever age talent or ability.

We have a society meeting every third Thursday in the month whe n we have a demonstration by artists, to learn new techniques.

Anyone is welcome to come but non-members are charged £3.

Michael Ward (Vice Chairman) Telephone 01202 896719

Skittle mad

Whilst not raising money for good causes both internationally and locally, Verwood Rotary club members are out enjoying themselves and competing in such activities as darts and skittles. Sometimes they even win a match. Recently they beat Bournemouth Rotary Club.

Team captain David Renouf (in the middle without the Rotary shirt) said, “It’s all just a bit of fun and a chance to socialise and keep in touch with other Rotary clubs.”

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Young Olli with some of his instructors

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New life for Abbey complex at Stapehill

Aerial photograph of the Abbey as seen today Stapehill Abbey once the home of Cistercian Trappist nuns could be restored and converted to provide housing. The visitor attraction finally closed to the public in 2008 and the owner propose to build new homes to help fund the restoration.

Stapehill Abbey Enterprises has marketed the site through national agents without success and has therefore opted to instruct Intelligent Land and Scott Worsfold Associates to negotiate with the Council to come forward with a scheme. A benefit of the proposal will be to provide much needed allotments for Ferndown, and there have been negotiations with Ferndown Town Council.

Intelligent Land’s Planning Consultant, Mike Hirsh, explained: “The twin chapels, dated from 1847 can be converted to two dwellings with minimal impact or intervention on the existing structure and the remaining ‘listed’ building complex will provide 20 units.

“The poorer, recent built elements of the complex will require demolition and there are major restoration issues involved due to lack of structural stability in other parts.”

He added: “There is also the need to care for a population of bats, which are of course protected and where mitigation measures will be provided. The preliminary plans also show 26 houses and cottages in the grounds, partly on the site of the relatively recent former tractor museum to facilitate the funding of the restoration of the listed building.

“The formal gardens will be largely retained as an amenity for residents.”

He explained: “ In planning terms, to date, it has been a difficult negotiation with officers and matters still remain finely balanced. It will clearly be a scheme where the East Dorset District Council’s Planning Committee will need to come to a balanced judgement. Although the site is in the Green Belt, there are clear National Policies

that permit ‘enabling development’ to fund conservation works to ‘listed buildings’ and thus find a positive and sustainable long term outcome.

“In terms of the public views of the Abbey from surrounding roads, it will be important to keep the field adjacent to Wimborne Road West/Stapehill Road junction open and the solution of its use as allotments makes good sense in relation to keeping this setting and at the same time providing a community benefit. The scheme will also remove the former large car and coach park used by the public.

The proposed pre-application exhibition is important and the comments from local residents will be carefully considered before any formal submission is made.”

An exhibition of the proposals held in Ferndown was seen by over 100 people.

Mr Hirsh added: The responses are on the whole very supportive.”

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Illustration by the Architects: through to the inner cloister after proposed removal of the later flat roofed infill structure.

“The formal gardens will be largely retained as an amenity for residents.”

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COMPETITION

DESIGN A MAP of WEST MOORS Are you creative?

Can you paint or draw?

Would you like to design an illustrative map of West Moors for display in the village?

First Prize ÂŁ100 kindly donated by the West Moors Local Action Group Entry is open to all Design must be a portrait layout and submitted on paper no larger than A3 size.

Designs can be drawn or painted using any materials or can also be computer generated.

Designs should include significant features of West Moors such as churches, schools, recreational facilities etc.

Entries should be submitted to West Moors Parish Council at 4 Park Way, West Moors Closing Date for entries is 31 March 2014 If you require any further details please contact the Parish Council on 01202 861044 or e-mail westmoorsparish@btconnect.com The Parish Council will hold the copyrights to all entries. The Council’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered in to.

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Poets’ Corner If you have a poem you would like to share with our readers, please send it in and we will publish it in our Poet’s Corner. Submissions should be emailed to editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk

Fast and Gorgeous Pier

Kashmir

by Janine Pulford

By Martin Green

By James Campbell

Eyes liquid and moody

Weathered by rain, by wind and by sea The planks on the pier have all seen much.

Pounded by feet throughout the seasons And cracked and then split by the sun’s touch.

I saw the horror in the street

Watch unguarded Hair dark as ebony Is filled With a sweet smell That blitzes my senses And forces an emotion Right through me He stands so close I can feel his heartbeat And the heat between us is Unstoppable Then he is gone Fast and gorgeous Galloping wild across the hills

It brought me to my feet People with blown off meat The voices were silenced The Blood told the story

Each of them laid to left and to right And butted to front and to back.

Knotted and warped and then painted with tar None of them coloured a uniform black.

This conflict has no glory Hearing sounds of worry The carnage on her face Brought me back to a dark place

The long laths of wood are none of them same Spotted by gum and the ordure from gulls And also by stains from vanilla ice-creams And barnacles fast as on sailing boats hulls

Feelings of disgrace

They’re faded and coloured and spattered, each one Each one of them similar, but no one alike Some of them twisted and some of them bowed And some of them split when attached by a spike

The people of Kashmir

The old pier by the sea has waited so long Although some of it’s rotted away The whole of it now has a charm though somehow Resting there beside the quay.

Is the motive primal Death without reason A biblical season Or is it more Who live next door We adore and need to explore With no place to run No shadow to hide Don’t let the people lose their pride The message is clear The destination unknown Bodies rot to the bone Armies turn people to stone India must leave these people alone

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