Viewpoint March 2014

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Volume 38, Issue 5

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

Robbery at knifepoint

A man escaped with cash after threatening a member of staff at Ladbrokes in West Moors with a knife. The robbery took place at the Penn Court store at 6.50pm on Wednesday 26 February. Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101 quoting 26:423 or call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.

Free take on e it’s

CashUnity £1,000 draw

The February CashUnity prize draw is due to be carried out by the Mayor of Fordingbridge, Cllr Malcolm Connolly on Friday 7 March. Over 700 entries have been received.

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• MOTHER’S DA Y • BUY LOCAL PR ODUCE • £1,000 CASH UNITY WINNER IS FROM FORD INGBRIDGE

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VIEWPOINT MAGAZINE 01202 870270 editor

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Hi Everyone

WE’VE GIVEN AWAY £1,000!

Yes, our first CashUnity winner (January draw) was thrilled with her prize – see page 30. Do keep your entries coming in - the February winner will be announced shortly.

Our shop local initiative has become such a success, we have now launched a dedicated website www.cashunity.co.uk – see page 31.

On an entirely different subject, did you know the New Forest Pony is now a rare breed? And that horses in general are set to have a bad year? Find out more inside this magazine.

As I write, the daffodils are waving in the breeze, there are people playing tennis on the courts outside the office and the sun is shining. Am I in the wrong country?

No. It seems that spring has triumphed at long last.

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Callum Edwards, aged nine, celebrates after winning £20 from Martyn and Kathy Curtler for Wimborne First School during the Minster’s pancake races on Shrove Tuesday

Viewpoint is bigger than ever with a great deal of news and articles. There’s a fresh produce feature and a Mother’s Day feature including a food review at Cinnamon. It might get you thinking of where to take Mum for a meal.

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New brass band makes history VERWOOD YOUTH BAND (VYB) MADE HISTORY FOR THE TOWN WHEN IT WAS FORMED ON 12 JANUARY 2014

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Although Verwood Concert Brass, now in its 150th year, has a long tradition of nurturing brass players of all ages, it has never had a youth band.

Mike Dunnings was the driving force behind setting up the band for players under 19. He said, “Although we already had a core of good young players within Verwood Concert Brass, we needed more to make up a whole band. We put the word around that all young players would be welcome to come along but to be honest it was a bit of a leap of faith as to how many would turn up for the first rehearsal.

“But I needn’t have worried as we ended up with a great bunch of young players. The challenge was: would they be ready for the first youth band contest taking place just two weeks later?”

On 25 January, with a total of only two rehearsals, the 22 VYB players headed off to the Trafalgar School in Downton to compete in the Wessex Brass Band Association Youth Contest.

VYB was not only awarded 2nd place, but seven-year-old member Rowan Powis picked up the prize for the youngest player of the day and Emma Graves, VYB’s principal

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cornet player was awarded best soloist.

Kevin Smith, (musical director of Verwood Concert Brass) who conducted the band said, “I am extremely proud of the Verwood Youth Band on their first outing.

It just goes to show what can be achieved in a short space of time when working with a group of enthusiastic and talented young musicians. We are all looking forward to taking the Youth Band on to even bigger and better things.”

The Youth Band would welcome more under 19 brass and percussion players.

For details please contact Mike Dunnings m.dunnings@ntlworld.com or phone 07791 340870.

Youngest player of the day: Rowan Powis

Soloist of the day: Emma Graves

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Queen returns!

Last Carnival Queen and Princess 2012

After being absent from last year’s carnival for the first time in decades, the carnival queen is set to make a return at Verwood Carnival 2014.

Candidates for the queen and the two princesses were being selected on Sunday 16 March.

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Police make tracks to tackle tough terrain

Accessing heathland and plantations can be pretty tough because of the rough terrain. But thanks to support from local communities, a new mountain bike will mean police can boldly go where normal patrol bikes would struggle to reach.

PC Dan Avey-Hebditch from the West Moors, St Leonards and St Ives Safer Neighbourhood team picked up a Saracen TuffTrax Disc bike from Pedals Cycle Centre in Ferndown recently.

The bike has been funded by West Moors and St Leonards & St Ives parish councils and the Homewatch from the two communities, with an individual donation from County Councillor Peter Finney.

An bike upgrade and support from Pedals means police will be able to tackle all types of terrain.

It will also be available for use by council or Homewatch members on joint patrol/partnership initiatives with the police.

It is more discreetly marked than the two patrol bikes already used which were funded by Synergy Housing.

PC Avey-Hebditch said: “We are delighted to have

this bike which will help us access completely off road difficult terrain areas such as Avon Heath and within the plantations away from the tracks and bridleways, when looking for suspects or missing persons. It will also be invaluable when dealing with seasonal issues such as deliberately set plantation fires.�

PC Avey-Hedditch picks up the bike with, from left, Brian Frecknall, chairman of St Leonards and St Ives Homewatch, Mike Dyer, chairman of St Leonards and St Ives Parish Council, Sharon Worsfold from Pedals, Rodger Long, chairman of West Moors Homewatch and Pete Holden, chairman of West Moors Parish Council

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Rare breed status for New Forest Ponies RED TO BE A RARE BREED NEW FOREST PONIES ARE NOW CONSIDE The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has included the much loved ponies on the Watchlist for 2014, Only 423 foals were born last year compared to 1,463 five years ago. With fewer than 3,000 breeding mares in the forest they are now classed as a minority breed for the first time.

New Forest ponies have been grazing freely in the New Forest since rights of common pasture were granted to the areas inhabitants in the 11th Century. In 1079, it was designated a royal hunting ground by William the Conqueror.

The decline in numbers is a consequence of changing market conditions over the last few years which have changed the horse world, probably for ever. Britain is in the midst of what the British Horse Society (BHS) has described as ‘a huge and unprecedented welfare crisis’ due to over-population. In a report published at the end of the 2013 in its membership magazine British Horse, BHS said ‘Decades of unchecked and indiscriminate breeding means that we now have far more horses than we have knowledgeable homes to care for them.’

However while the iconic semi-feral herd of New Forest ponies has always been managed, the level of management increased in 2002, with the introduction of the Verderers Stallion Reduction Scheme which was fully supported by the New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society (NFPBCS) and the New Forest Commoners Defence Association (CDA). This meant that when the market took a severe downturn in 20092010, the New Forest Pony community was in a good position to respond quickly.

The number of stallions released onto the Forest for the breeding season was reduced still further and registered purebred foal numbers in 2013 (both stud and Forest bred) were less than one third of those in 2009.

However, as a consequence of this, the New Forest Pony has ended up on the RBST Watchlist as a category 5 minority breed. Now officially a rare breed, it is important to help ensure the genetic diversity of this reducing population is maintained.

“We are walking a tightrope” commented NFPBCS Secretary Jane Murray, but steps have already been put in place to meet the new challenges ahead.

The RBST will be giving advice on how the stallions can best be used to maintain genetic diversity and the Verderers have also run a selective breeding project.

CDA Chairman Graham Ferriss said: “The Association recognises how difficult it is to reconcile the need to have a limited breeding programme in light of market conditions with the need to preserve the diversity of bloodlines.

For that reason we fully support the measures that the NFPBCS and the Verderers have put in place.”

A joint statement from the NFPBCS, CDA, Verderers, New Forest Livestock Society and RBST added: “With the current combination of over-supply and economic pressures continuing to depress the national equine market, the New Forest pony community and RBST cannot ethically encourage widespread breeding and we will be working together to breed responsibly to maintain genetic diversity and fulfil our obligations as the guardians of one of the UK’s most iconic native breeds and part of our national heritage.”

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ifty years working in local government may not be everyone’s ideal job. But for Terry Simpson, it has been the dream career.

When he retires from his position as town clerk at Ringwood Town Council on 6 April, it will be 50 years to the day since he started work at Wisbech Borough Council as a junior legal assistant.

Aged 17, he was told by a rather stern deputy town clerk that he would have to have his hair cut before he started. A sign of the times when teenagers had little influence over council matters and were

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Terry’s counsel wins youth vote expected to conform to the stuffy image of council employees. This is rather ironic as Terry’s outstanding legacy to the world of local government is the pioneering work he has done to make sure the views of young people – whatever the length of their hair – are taken into consideration by councillors.

Terry’s career took him to Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire before ending up at New Forest District Council in1983. He became head of administration, monitoring and returning officer by 1993.

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2000. However, after being tempted back to undertake council consultancy work, he eventually joined Ringwood Town Council as clerk in 2003 - again on 6 April.

After 11 years he has fond memories of his time at the helm.

“It has been absolutely fantastic here, “ he said. “The staff and councillors have been brilliant.”

Having worked through local government reorganisation in 1974 and witnessing an ever evolving role for local councils, Terry is proud that Ringwood Town Council now punches above its weight.

He explained: “The council strongly believes that it is here to represent the people and what they want, whether it be shops or sports’ facilities.

“If the district or county council are not doing things for the town it is our job is to lean on them to get it done.

“The culture has changed. The town council has picked up the baton and enormous progress has been made.

“The A31 is a perfect example of the town council adding its weight to a problem which really concerns residents.

“The town council technically has no say about the road but we are acting on it.”

The biggest change to the council during Terry’s tenure has been the introduction of student advisers. Now two students from Ringwood School sit on every committee. Although they cannot vote they join in the discussions.

He explained: “Councillors tend to be older as few people up to the age of 50 have enough time to commit to the job. They were out of touch with young people but were making decision which affected their futures.

“The school nominates the students and they put a completely different perspective on things. It is the first time that many of the young people have sat at a table with adults and not had to defer to them.

“Ringwood was the first council to introduce this in the country and it has been used as a model by others.”

Much has changed while Terry has been the town clerk.

The involvement of the younger generation, the new Ringwood Gateway in the town centre and a more dynamic age for the council.

As he retires for the second time Terry is off on his travels again, visiting his son in Australia.

Whether he is tempted back into local government again is something only time will tell. But this time he will be able to enjoy his leisure time with his wife Jenny who has recently retired as well. And of course there is always the lure of the golf course, the DIY, gardening and wood working to keep him occupied.

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masters cookery challenge Ferndown Upper School student Scott Edwards has taken another step towards realising his dream of becoming a professional chef.

The 14-year-old won the Yes Chef competition beating 149 students from schools throughout the county.

The competition aims to encourage young talented students in Dorset to show off their skills and gain an

insight into the world of cookery.

The competition is organised by the Enterprise and Skills Company, a not for profit organisation which develops and delivers enterprise and employability programmes and opportunities to young people still in education. It has been running for eight years and is sponsored by local food suppliers Harvest Fine Foods.

The budding young chefs from schools across Dorset had to put their culinary skills to the test in a number of cooking challenges. And despite tough grilling throughout all the stages, Scott, whose role model is James Martin, has proved his dishes are second to none.

The competition started off with students preparing a set menu within a

two hour cooking period. At the quarter final stage the competition became more challenging as it included a mystery dish.

From the 24 quarter finalists just eight students went through to the semifinal round with only four making it to the final.

This was held at the Highcliff Marriott Hotel under the watchful eye of Matt Budden, the executive chef and his team who are keen to support young talent for their apprenticeship academy.

In the final, Scott competed against Lucy Delamere from Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester, who cooked with a broken arm following a skiing accident the week before, Jesse Marais from Bournemouth Collegiate and Jess Burgess from Lytchett Minster. They each had to cook three courses for 10 people - a big step up from the one plate they started with in the first round.

Each finalist cooked a soup, chicken main course and dessert.

Scott’s winning menu was warming winter vegetable soup with fresh

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chilli, pancetta wrapped chicken breast stuffed with cream cheese and served with pommes Anna and finishing with cherry Bakewell tart.

He was presented with his prize of professional chef’s knives by The Mayor of

Bournemouth Cllr Dr Rodney Cooper and the Mayoress Elaine Cooper along with the Chief Executive of Harvest Fine Foods Richard Strongman. He also receives the honour of opening the Bournemouth Food and Drink festival In June.

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Nominations sought for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award NEW FOREST CONSERVATION CHARITY, THE NEW FOREST TRUST IS SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR ITS DIAMOND JUBILEE AWARD

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irst presented by Her Majesty the Queen to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, the award is given annually at the New Forest Show at the end of July.

It is made to someone who gives freely of their own time to Her Majesty the Queen, with Alan Titchmarsh, Patron of the New Forest Trust and 2012 New Fore make a significant contribution st Show President, presents the first award to Brian Ingram a towards maintaining or long time New Forest common er and retired Head Agister improving the environment and rural economy of the New Forest; or to someone who has contributed Chairman of the Trust, William Ziegler to the conservation or cultural heritage of said, “The New Forest is indebted to many the New Forest, or brought about a greater who go the extra mile to help conserve and awareness of issues that have a direct improve it. Often their work goes largely bearing on the well-being of the Forest. unrecognized and this award is for those The winner is chosen by a panel people. So, we are asking the public to come nominated by the principal voluntary New forward and nominate anybody they know Forest organisations: New Forest Association, who fits that description” New Forest Commoners Defence Association, Nominations for the award can be New Forest Pony & Cattle Breeding Society made direct on the Trust’s website www. and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife newforesttrust.org.uk/new-forest-award Trust.

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Horses face crisis point

West Moors Lissie back on track with her Olympic aspirations

In this Chinese Year of the Horse, it is a cruel irony that Britain’s horses and ponies are likely to be facing the worst 12 months in living memory.

This warning comes from The British Horse Society which has helped in excess of 8,000 horses in the last year but know many more to be at risk.

Horses drowning in flooded fields, starving to death, riddled with worms and lice, poor or non-existent hoof care or dumped to fend for themselves may sound like something from a hundred years ago in the fields of the Somme, but sadly it is Britain in 2014.

Horses like Peggy, an emaciated black mare who was found wandering around a housing estate in Gilesgate, Durham, are tragically all too common. Luckily Peggy survived, but there are countless more horses like her that need help.

Lee Hackett, Director of Equine Policy at the British Horse Society cites years of unchecked and indiscriminate breeding and the recession as among the causes of this horrific situation.

“The UK is saturated with thousands of horses with little or no value and a shortage of responsible and knowledgeable owners willing to care for them,” he explains. “Together with other charities, we have been doing our best to resolve the situation, but sanctuaries are now beyond full and we are facing crisis point.”

He talks of the Control of Horses Wales Act to tackle fly grazing, which became law in Wales on 27 January 2014 and says: “We have to congratulate the Welsh Government for taking such a positive stance and listening to the welfare charities.

However, Westminster must take notice now. Failing to act is going to lead to more horses suffering in England and that is unacceptable.”

He encourages everyone during the Chinese Year of the Horse to stand together and really make a difference to British horses.

TO HAVE REPRESENTED GREAT BRITAIN AND BECOME TWICE BIATHLE WORLD CHAMPION (RUN, SWIM, RUN) BY THE AGE OF 14, ELISABETH HOOD FROM WEST MOORS WAS ON TARGET TO DEFEND HER WORLD TITLE WHEN TRAGEDY STRUCK

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n October 2012 she was cycling in Ringwood when she was knocked off her bike at Crow Hill. The callous hit and run driver left her unconscious in the road. Lissie was rushed to hospital where worried parents Heather and Hugh watched helplessly as their daughter lay in a coma for 24 hours.

It took Lissie a gruelling four months to regain her health and though unable to defend her coveted world title, she was determined to get back to top form.

She defied all odds and by June 2013 was selected to represent Great Britain in the European Youth Sprint Triathlon in Holland where she was the second fastest swimmer in the race. Lissie also won the last youth triathlon of the season at Eton Dorney by 43 seconds and achieved second overall in the British Triathlon Super Sprint series.

Now, aged 15, the Bournemouth School for Girls’ GCSE student has been selected for the Tri England National Olympic Talent squad and says, “My dream is to represent GB in Triathlon at the Olympics.”

She is training hard towards qualifying for the Youth Olympics in Nanking, China this August and will be competing in the trials in April.

A naturally gifted athlete, Lissie has trained alongside some of the best athletes in the world including double Olympic and World Champion Mo Farah CBE and middle distance Olympic runner Ross Murray.

In January she deservedly received the West Moors Parish Council Legacy Award, given to an aspiring sport’s person, and purchased a hard case for her bicycle so it can be shipped around the world for competitions.

Funded by her parents, Lissie trains every day on a static race bike, runs three times a

week at Poole Athletics Club and trains and competes with Bournemouth Dolphins. Her advice to any young athlete is, “When its hard, you can’t give up. Everything will be okay in the end.”

She should know, having bounced back from a near death experience.

Keep a lookout for Lissie Hood in Rio in 2016, if you see her there, you will know her dream has come true.

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‘Stalled’ on DVD now

The low budget zombie horror film that takes place entirely in a ladies’ restroom is now out on DVD and Blu-ray.

Featured in mid-December Viewpoint, ‘Stalled’ stars Dan Palmer who was born and raised in Bournemouth and Tamaryn Payne (Hollyoaks) from Bournemouth. It was directed by Ferndowner Christian James who now resides in Ringwood and co-stars local people.

The zom-com-in-a-john (as Payne calls it) centres around a caretaker (Palmer) who finds himself stuck in a toilet stall on Christmas Eve during a zombie outbreak.

James says, “We have been stunned by the response to ‘Stalled’ and are still celebrating winning the respected Feature Film Melies d’Argent Award in Sweden and being accepted into every big film festival around including Sitges, Film4 Fright Fest, Toronto and Sundance.”

‘Stalled’ can be found at ASDA and HMV or order a copy from Amazon.co.uk

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New Chair for Verwood Business

A successful Annual General Meeting was held by Verwood Business at Plane Cuisine on 27 February. Chairman Philip Moses said he was encouraged by the growth of the Chamber in active membership, as well as the progress and expansion in terms of providing support for local businesses. He added, “Our business breakfast meetings at the Hub and the informative ‘How to…’ events at Costa have frequently provided a wealth of valuable, interesting and free professional advice.” In conclusion, he said he would be standing down and wished the new Chair every success.

Following the Treasurer’s report, new officers were voted in: Chair: Chris Wilkinson; Vice Chair: Philip Moses; Ambassador: Bill Davis; Committee Secretary: Dawn Moses; Marketing Secretary and website assistance: Crissi Burnell; Treasurer: Nikki Davies; New Members Secretary: Wendy Kimber; Website Manager and Photographer: Richard Gosler; Photographer: Lynn Bascombe; How to… Secretary: Mark Allmond; Business Breakfast Secretary (split role): Philip Moses and Martyn Hudson A buffet followed during which time there was an opportunity for networking. New Chair Chris Wilkinson said he was very pleased to have been elected adding, “Verwood Business is growing. It offers so much opportunity and is so useful for members that I would like to move it into the wider community.”

NEW COMMITTEE: L-R (back) Richard Gosler, Crissi Burnell, Nikki Davies, Wendy Kimber, Dawn Moses, Martyn Hudson (front) Bill Davis, Philip Moses, Chris Wilkinson (Chair) VERWOOD BUSINESS AGM AT PLANE CUISINE

Keeping Our Roads Safe - Have Your Say

a short survey asking for people’s views Dorset Highways Road Safety Team have set up these affect safety on Dorset roads. The how on driver behaviour and their perceptions on link ing follow the on survey can be found www.dorsetforyou.com/412479

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra Featuring The Uptown Hall Gang, Moonlight Serenaders and Glenn Miller Strings Lighthouse Poole 1 March 2014 Review by Janine Pulford

Music evokes some of our strongest memories. Whether it’s a love song or an orchestral piece, that sudden stirring of emotion takes you back to a happy place. For me, the music of Glenn Miller does just that.

A visit to Lighthouse Poole on 1 March was an opportunity not to be missed.

Under the direction of bandleader Ray McVay, the Glenn Miller Orchestra made an up-tempo entrance with ‘Running Wild.’ Other music of the era came into the mix and the pace kept going with ‘Over There’ before slowing with Cole Porter’s ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin,’ well sung in the classic Sinatra style by Colin Anthony.

Swinging back to Glenn Miller, ‘Little Brown Jug’ got feet tapping as did ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ and ‘String of Pearls’.

Other tunes included ‘When the Saints Go Marching In’ and ‘Cherokee’. There were terrific solos with standouts from Simon Meredith on alto sax and clarinet, Alan Berlyn on trumpet and Bunny Thompson on piano. Catharine Sykes looked and sounded beautiful as she sang ‘You’ll Never Know How Much I Love You’.

A treat was in store during the second half when the orchestra came back on stage in uniform, representing those wartime performances by Glenn Miller before his untimely death in 1944, aged only 40.

A couple of snappy tunes led to ‘Pennsylvania 65-000’. There were duets, solos, Gershwin numbers, ‘Danny Boy’ and the ‘Red Cavalry March’. During ‘Tuxedo Junction’ the trombonists spread added pleasure by walking among the audience and ‘In the Mood’ got people dancing. But for me, the star of the show was a faultless ‘Moonlight Serenade’. The emotion simply welled up and Simon Meredith’s solo clarinet was magnificent.

It’s a concert I shall remember for a long time and my Mum, who came with me, said it took her back to the dance halls of her day.

It was particularly poignant as 1 March was Glenn Miller’s birthday and Ray McVay not only mentioned this, but he and his orchestra performed a truly fitting tribute.

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Green Cottage RDA Dear Readers As I write this it is a case of wondering just when will this rain stop.

Everywhere is so wet and the poor ponies are sloshing around in water and mud in their fields. It’s not of course just our ponies, but those everywhere. Thank goodness for nice cosy rugs to keep their backs dry and warm Actually, horse and

ponies usually prefer a cold dry winter to a warmer wet one.

The weather decides if we are able to ride on Thursdays because we use outdoor arenas, so if it is too wet or cold we have to abandon lessons. It is too

much to expect children to endure those conditions.

Thursday mornings usually start at about 8.30am when a few volunteers arrive at Green Cottage Riding Centre to catch the ponies, bring them back to the stables where they have some hay and carrots before we groom them and put on their tack (saddles and bridles), then walk them around to ‘warm up’ before their young riders arrive.

Other volunteers arrive and check their duties whether they will lead a

pony (these are the ‘horsey’ people) or to be a sidewalker looking after the riders.

Depending on their disability, some children always need the same team with them; for instance one little boy has no sight so needs to know and recognise the voices of his helpers; another is deaf and has to be with somebody able to use sign language.

Two arenas are busy throughout the morning, each with three sessions lasting half an hour. This

gives each of the 21 children registered with us the opportunity to ride, which involves a considerable amount of walking and running by the helpers.

When lessons are completed, the ponies are un-tacked, rewarded with a feed then returned to their fields, after which the volunteers can enjoy a well earned cup of coffee.

Jane Dowding Group secretary 0845 241 5357

A handful of volunteers L-R Peter Baine, Jane Dowding, Anna Taylor, Susan Jones and Diana French

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Cornerways redevelopment begins

Work has commenced on the much talked about redevelopment of the St Leonards surgery of Cornerways Medical Centre. Plans are on display at both the Poulner and St Leonards sites.

Natural remedies for holiday miseries

The pain of jellyfish stings can be eased by dousing the area with vinegar and rinsing with salt water (the sea will do). Never rinse stings with alcohol or fresh water because the pain and stinging will get worse. Peeing on the sting (as in the famous episode of Friends) is not recommended!

A sore throat can spoil a holiday. Infuse a mug of boiled water with ginger to help soothe or gargle with salt water.

Salt applied directly to mouth ulcers can help banish them. A dab of honey has the same effect.

It’ll sting at first, but the soreness of the ulcer then fades. Alternatively regular saltwater mouthwashes (about 2 tsp salt in a glass of warm water) will disinfect your ulcer and help it heal. Swish the salt water around the mouth and spit it out, do not swallow the water.

No reclassification of ME

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole recently asked if the Secretary of State for Health had received any reports on the possible reclassification of ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Jane Ellison MP stated that the WHO “is currently developing the 11th version of the international classification of diseases, which it aims to publish in 2017.”

She confirmed that the Department of Health and the WHO had not held any discussions on a reclassification, and the WHO “has publicly stated that there is no proposal to reclassify ME/CFS.” Annette declared that the news would be a great relief to many people. As the chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on ME, she added, “I receive many representations about GPs in this country still not necessarily recognising the condition.”

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Mother’s Day is nearly here... business community unity

The universal celebration of motherhood will be on 30 March in this country.

There are many gifts or treats you can make or buy to help your mother feel special on Mother’s Day and show her you care. Whatever you choose, may it make your mother very happy.

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special offer

“Simply Beauty is proud to be celebrating five years in Ringwood this year! To help us celebrate we will be inviting you to join us for some special events: March Mother’s Day – Clarins special offer; April Clarins Body Treatment Workshops; August – Birthday Party.

Contact the salon or visit our website for further details of these and other events.”

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March – a fanfare for spring, the garden is awakening!

SUE EVANS, WOLVERCROFT WORLD OF PLANTS After all the long, wet winter, we can at last look forward to activity in our gardens. Bulbs are flowering and we can see herbaceous plants re-appearing – hellebores, violets, primroses and peonies’ lovely scarlet shoots. I always try to plant some tulip bulbs close to peony shoots as they make good partners.

After the wet winter, nutrients will have leached out of the soil, so it is a good idea to use a chemical fertiliser or a mulch of well rotted manure or compost to add fertility and structure to the soil. All roses should be pruned by the end of this month and then fed with a rose fertiliser. I also feed the clematis with this fertiliser at the same time.

Buddleias can be pruned now, along with hydrangeas.

March is a good time to start planting seeds – hardy annuals can be sown in prepared ground towards the end of the month and half hardy annuals in a greenhouse.

If dry enough, your lawn will appreciate some TLC – take out the thatch, go over the surface pricking holes with a fork and apply a three in one mosskiller, weedkiller and fertiliser.

We can look forward now to light evenings and a few months of enjoyment in our gardens.

Special for Mother’s Day on 30 March – Camellias reduced from £11.99 to £9.99.

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Cinnamon Lounge for food that sings AWARD-WINNING CHEF BODRUL ALAM IS NOW PERMANENTLY BASED AT CINNAMON LOUNGE INDIAN RESTAURANT IN WOODLANDS, WHICH OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE MENU IN COUNTRY SURROUNDINGS NEAR VERWOOD

A selection of dishes from the menu:

p Chicken Naga u Honey and Cream Naan q Murghi Keema Chilli Aloo Mossala

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Review by JANINE PULFORD

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riginally from Bangladesh, Alam came to England in 1995 and entered the catering industry as a teenager. By 2001 he’d found his niche as a chef and went on to win the South West Regional Excellence Award ‘Chef of the Year’ in 2008 whilst at Cinnamon in Ferndown. His reputation for creating superb food was again recognised when the restaurant won two further awards in 2009 and 2011.

Now in sole charge of Cinnamon Lounge, Alam is dedicated to producing flavours that literally sing on the plate and palate. He prepares traditional Bengali and Indian food with a passion and does not shy away from making really spicy dishes if you want them.

Ben, Bee and myself were invited for an individually prepared banquet.

Pappadums arrived with freshly made accompaniments and some were quite different from the usual chutneys. For example, grated coconut gave a cool, fresh, deliciously addictive taste. Another sauce, normally served with appetisers, was made with many ingredients including chilli, garlic, tamarind, coriander, mint and yoghurt but did not include any colourings or flavourings.

It had a hidden pitch and though smooth and cool to begin with, it produced a belting after burn!

A quick swallow of Ca del Lago Pinot Grigio Rosé delle Venezie, chosen from the extensive wine list stepped in nicely for me. Ben meanwhile enjoyed a Stella Artois Black and Bee sipped a soft drink.

After a reasonable wait, as you would expect with food freshly prepared to order, our exquisite banquet arrived.

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MAINS

Sea bass and potatoes served in a rich, warm, aromatic sauce made from a fusion of fresh spinach, garlic, fresh coriander, mustard oil, curry leaves, turmeric and more.

With every mouthful, a choir of flavours rose leaving behind rich, warm comforting tones. The fillet was cooked perfectly without a hint of dryness and was the finest fish curry I’ve ever eaten in an Indian restaurant.

Chicken Sylhit, a special recipe similar to the famous Cinnamon staff curries and served in a potent sauce including a good quantity of green and red chilli peppers along with garlic, ginger, herbs, yoghurt and mustard seeds. The chicken was succulent and the whole was especially pleasing for heat fiend, Bee, yet this hot and harmonious dish can also be made to suit a mild palate – just ask.

Bangladeshi special lamb curry prepared with a mix of ingredients including coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, curry leaf and shatkora (citrus fruit) blended beautifully to give sweet and sour resonances, brimming with flavour.

This knockout dish was Ben’s preferred choice.

RICE

Plain rice Rice with garlic, spinach and crunchy fried onion Cinnamon Lounge offers an excellent range of rice dishes, so the plain rice looked – plain. However, Alam had provided it for a reason. It married beautifully with all three mains and allowed the flavours to really show themselves off without confusion. The spinach rice also perfectly complemented the feast and the crunchy onion added texture.

SIDES

A honey and cream naan bread was a spectacular and enjoyable addition and enabled us to mop up every last bit of sauce.

Talking of which, Bee asked for a hot naga sauce on the side. Alam obliged and though Bee and Ben relished the extra heat I would have needed to eat a bucket of yoghurt to survive its fiery falsetto.

CINNAMON TEA TO FINISH

An aromatic cinnamon tea was a leisurely and warming end to an enjoyable evening.

The banquet at Cinnamon Lounge was served to please and did just that. As well as tailor-making meals if required, the extensive menu has all the usual curries as well as many special dishes and staff curries that showcase Alam’s creative flair and Bangladeshi roots.

The restaurant seats 80, is comfortable and has a modern décor with spectacular, yet subdued lighting. Indian music plays softly in the background helping to create a traditional and welcoming atmosphere and the staff are attentive and friendly.

There are mid-week specials: Mondays - three course meal (starter, main, rice or naan) - £9.95 per person, Wednesdays - 5 course banquet - £14.95 per person. (Prawns £3 extra on both set menus).

Especially for Mothering Sunday, (30 March), Cinnamon Lounge is running its £9.95 three-course special, so book now before it’s too late.

If you want an Indian meal offering something a bit out of the ordinary, Cinnamon Lounge won’t disappoint and any of the dishes can be tweaked to suit because they are all cooked fresh to order.

A busy take-away service offers free local delivery within a 5-mile radius on orders over £12.

Party bookings welcome, private events and business lunches can all be accommodated. To book call 01202 820620.

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Toy cars wanted to smash world record

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is appealing for toy cars in an attempt to smash the Guinness World Record for the Longest Line of Toy Cars.

The attempt will be held at the Beaulieu attraction on Bank Holiday Monday, 5 May, where at least 10,000 cars will be placed end-to-end.

Afterwards the toys will be sold and the proceeds donated to Naomi House and Jacksplace hospices.

Sainsbury’s is supporting the appeal, with collection boxes in 21 local stores and there will be boxes in Naomi House charity shops.

Cars can be of any type designed to be played with by hand including cars, lorries, tractors and quad bikes, but not large enough for children to sit on. They can also be donated by visitors to the Beaulieu attraction. www.beaulieu.co.uk/recordattempt

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“I am so grateful,” said Jude Todd, Coordinator of Ringwood-based Nightstop as she received a cheque for £1,000 from Ringwood Rotary President Michael Lingam-Willgoss and added, “I would like to read to you some feedback from a 19-year-old who had 25 nights with Nightstop.”

‘I felt safer staying with New Forest Nightstop,’ wrote the young person. ‘It has helped me to interact with people which I never normally would do and has given me confidence to progress in life… ‘…There has been so much given to myself and has really built up my confidence in so many ways. If this Nightstop organisation didn’t exist I’d still be homeless or worse; in prison. So yeah, I can truly say New Forest Nightstop saved my life, thank you. ‘...I got let into people’s homes and families which was nerve-wracking at first, but the warm welcoming each host had and the kindness of each, settled me in after a couple of days. I had decent night sleeps in lush comfy beds, I had AMAZING food, I had people that cared about me and gradually I became the person I was meant to be! ‘...I’ve had such a confidence boost within my life it’s honestly really hard to explain! I can’t wait till I’m in the position where I can work with Nightstop as a volunteer.

Thank you New Forest Nightstop, you’re AMAZING!” Nightstop 01425 478391

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Mum’s the Word

in the garden National Garden Gift Vouchers can be bought and redeemed at over 2,000 outlets in the UK, with more than 90,000 garden plants and products on offer.

Visit www.thevouchergarden.co.uk to see the outlets that sell and accept them.

You can become a fan and buy vouchers on facebook www.facebook.com/ GardenGiftVouchers or follow on twitter@GardenGiftVouch or via the blog at www.vouchergardenblog.com/

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A love of gardening is often passed down from one generation to another - if your Mum is a gardener the chances are you have picked up a few green fingered tips from her over the years. March is the month of Mother’s Day (30 March 2014) and also the start of the gardening year - so celebrate and start digging!

Although the focus is on sowing seeds and planting, March is not just about planting new but also about re-invigorating and livening up existing flower beds, borders and containers. One of the easiest instant colour plants for this time of year is the pansy.

Much loved by broadcaster and gardener, Esther Rantzen, she says: “I love pansies for their soft colours, all the shades of blues, purples and golds and for their faces, turned down, as if in contemplation. As Ophelia said, ‘There’s pansies, that’s for thoughts’ – and indeed the name comes from the French word, pensee, to think. They look fragile, but in fact they are tough, they can survive anything except

the burning summer heat, and they seed themselves and return, year after year. And outside the garden wall their little wild cousins, the violets, send out their fragrance to reassure us that spring is on its way”.

Pansies are perfect spring bedding plants - along with primulas, forget-me-nots and wallflowers.

Garden centres and nurseries around the UK are running a campaign through Spring and Summer ‘It Starts with a Pot’ to encourage everyone to give gardening a go. Why not plant a pot for Mother’s Day? Take a small or medium sized container, some potting compost, a selection of flowering plants such as pansies and a bit of planting advice from your local garden expert and you have the perfect gift.

Beth Chatto Garden slides into horticultural view

The February meeting of the Fordingbridge & District Horticultural Society included a talk and slideshow by Steve Austin called ‘Beth Chatto Garden Her Plants And Me.’ Steve explained that he became interested in the Beth Chatto Garden when he was a horticultural student and spent three months there. He is now in product development at Hillier in Romsey.

Using slides, he started in the gravel garden, which is designed around a dry river bed and Beth allows the plants to self set and fight for position. She likes to use wild flowers and cultivated weeds such as variations of bindweed. The use of grasses is to give sound and movement, so visitors slow down, listen, look and notice the smaller more colourful plants.

Next was the water garden, with a series of small ponds and rills. Paths lead to a much larger pond surrounded by old oaks, grown years ago for boat building.

The woodland garden with longer grass has a wilder feel. Californian bluebells are grown here for colour and height. Paths lead to a clearing with a beautiful acer, more plants and a fallen oak that is now home to a beautiful rose.

Members were given little insights into how the garden was designed, but there are no plans. Beth keeps it all in her head and even at 90, she still chooses all the plants and places them where she believes they will prosper.

Steve‘s knowledge of plants and how to use them was one of the highlights during the slideshow.

Next meeting will be on 31 March with a talk about summer border/phlox. All welcome, 7.30pm at Avonway, Fordingbridge.

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QE School pupils compete in the final.

A flipping good tim e was had by pant athletes of all ages on Shro ve Tu es day Wimborne Minster

’s race attracted competitors aged two to 100 whose prowess with a frying pan impresse d

Big cook, little cook – two year old Florence van der Feltz and mum Charlie from Wimborne wait for the races to begin.

the crowds who gathered for the annual event.

As soon as the pancake bell tolled just af ter 11am, th e runners were off, tossing the pancak es at the four corners of the church.

With races for preschool, first, middl e

and senior studen ts as well as adults, th e excited youngsters had more fun tossin g their pancakes than they probably had eating freshly cook ed ones later.

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The final of the adults’ race gets underway.

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PRODUCE why local food creates customer confidence

Buying local means far more than just helping keep your nearest shops in business

Choosing a shop that sells local produce means that many more people in your area benefit from your trade. And the added bonus is that you are able to trace where the meat, fish or vegetables have come from with traders proud to say that their produce is the best they can find.

What is local produce?

Local produce is food or drink that is expected to have been cooked, baked, grown, raised or produced in the local area.

Vegetables and fruit should have been grown as naturally as possible and animals should have been fed on healthy natural foodstuffs and allowed to roam freely meaning a natural and happy life.

The range of local produce available in Dorset and Hampshire shops reflects the surrounding wonderful rolling countryside, flowing rivers and open sea that gives the area its character. Local

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lamb, beef, chicken, duck, game, pork, fish, vegetables and eggs – the very thought is enough to make your mouth water.

Why buy locally produced food?

First of all it’s arguably the best available, and should be traceable, eco-friendly and fresh. Butchers and greengrocers can make sure that the best food is stocked according to the season. The food generally hasn’t travelled far, which cuts down on food miles meaning the produce is as fresh as possible. Animals that are free to roam have less stress in their lives than those cooped together in unnatural surroundings.

And vegetables grown according to season benefit from the best natural growing conditions.

Local farmers and producers have to compete with major supermarket chains who offer

heavily discounted food because of their buying power. By buying from local businesses, such as those suppoprting this feature, you will help ensure that the businesses in your community thrive and that the best freshest local produce gets to these shops at an affordable price.

Demand for local produce also creates new jobs and puts money back into the local economy.

The horse meat crisis?

Customers trusted local butchers and farmers during last year’s horse meat scandal. Since then shoppers have taken a great interest in where their meat has come from. With local butchers knowing the provenance of what they are selling and you are eating, it’s not surprising they are passionate about their produce.

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O dull crop ace Clue: what to buy (5, 7)

Send you answer to mags4dorset, Local Produce Voucher, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN or enter through our website: www. mags4dorset.co.uk Closing date is 7 April 2014.

The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Please indicate where you would like to spend your voucher. The winner must be available to be photographed for publicity purposes.

Value of voucher is £0.001 if not spent in store. Employees of Page and Pulford Ltd are not permitted to enter. The editor’s decision is final. The voucher will be valid for 30 days and must be spent at one of the businesses advertising in this feature.

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East Dorset District Council has set the budget for 2014/15, to include a modest increase to its share of the Council Tax. The 2014/15 budget approved by members will see a 1.95% rise in the district council’s share of the Council Tax. This small increase amounts to 7p per week for a Band D property.

In his speech to the council, Cllr Ian Monks, Leader of East Dorset District Council, said: “The most recent Local Government Finance Settlement shows a net reduction in funding of 9.4% in 2014-15 and 13.2% in 2015-16. Despite representations that the relentless reduction in funding will ultimately undermine our ability to undertake our statutory responsibilities, this has had little traction with government.

“Our strategy regarding Council Tax increases has been for small affordable increases of below £4 per annum. Whilst any increase in tax is never welcome, we believe this strategy will significantly protect the income needed to continue the services we intend to deliver in the future.

“The net budget for 2014/15 is based on the premise of a 1.95% increase in Council Tax. This measure is however about more than the coming year. We cannot run the financial affairs of this Council on a short term basis and by not implementing this modest increase we run the risk of storing up problems for the future.”

The district council’s element in a Band D property will be £198.45. The total Council Tax payable, including contributions to Dorset County Council, Dorset Police and Dorset Fire Authority, will be £1687.80, although there will be variations to that amount depending on contributions payable to town and parish councils.

Robert Key speaks at Wimborne Minster Former Salisbury MP, Robert Key, spoke about the heritage of the Minster Church, his life in Parliament and his current role in General Synod when he visited Wimborne this month.

The programme, held in the Minster, included music performances by students from Canford School. Politics students from Corfe Hills School were amongst those who participated in a lively question and answer session.

The evening was attended by the town’s Liberal Democrat MP Annette Brooke and the prospective Conservative candidate, Michael Tomlinson. A retiring collection raised over £800 Students from Corfe Hills with from left Flick for Minster funds.

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Brooke, Liz Watson and the The Rector, the Rector.

Revd Vanessa Herrick said: “An entertaining evening of music, politics, food and faith – our warmest thanks to Robert Key and students from Canford and Corfe Hills Schools for stimulating, challenging and provoking us with their questions and responses. A truly cross-generational event for the benefit of the Minster and the wider community”.

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Getting a taste for European languages Year 9 Language students at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne have taken part in an action‐packed multi‐ lingual event, ‘Frontiers Day’.

Working in teams to represent France, Germany or Spain, 100 students had to create and market a smoothie drink to become a franchise business abroad. Students enjoyed mixing their smoothies, designing their brand and using their language skills creatively in an exciting and competitive environment.

Through teamwork, delegation and working to deadlines all the students managed to complete their tasks successfully and have a fun-filled learning experience.

Overall winners for the day were Rosie Hutchinson, Nathalie Mogg, Chris Parsons, Joel Clark and Jamie Wrixon’s team who gave a presentation in Spanish about their drink, ‘FRESCO Combinación SMOOTHIE’.

Make new friends in Verwood A Senior Friendship Dining Club for the over 50s is now meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at The Hideaway in Verwood.

It is aimed at residents looking for company and more details are available from Jane or Maureen at maureendogdom22@gmail. com or on 01202 829007 or 01202 824383.

Congratulations to competition winners – mid February’s Viewpoint Carolyn Haskett of Ringwood has won two tickets to see ‘Aspects of Love’ at the Regent Centre in Christchurch. The answer was Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The winner of the family photo session at Karen Wiltshire’s studio is Jan Renton of West Moors. The answer was Broadstone.

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Proud of family’s past I read Liz Turner’s article ‘Kingston Lacy obelisk stars in space mission’ in mid February’s Viewpoint with interest.

I moved to Dorset in 2000 just along the road to Kingston Lacy. It is worth recording that one of my ancestors was part of the chain in the success of solving the mysteries of the Rosetta Stone. Here is the story.

My ancestor James Basire (1730 – 1802) was appointed the official engraver to the Royal Society of Antiquaries which is based in Burlington House, Piccadilly, London. The Society was awarded a Royal Charter in 1751. As you may know it was founded by historians to record information about buildings, treasures, paintings, etc for posterity. Initially this was achieved by teams visiting parts of the county, with an artist/engraver, to record what they found. A report was then published supported with pictures produced by the engraver.

When the English captured the Rosetta Stone and brought it to England in 1801 it was handed to the Society for decipherment. There was great interest in the academic world and many requests to work with the stone. James Basire was given the task of making an engraving so many could study the three texts. In view of the date it may have been the task of James’ son, also James (1769 – 1822) who followed as engraver to the Society. I am sure you can imagine how difficult this was. It had to be accurate and the engraving had to be cut in reverse on a copper plate for printing. He seems to have succeeded and the stone eventually went to the British Museum where it has been the most visited exhibit for years. Copies of the engraving were circulated to the waiting academics eager to work on the decipherment.

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The CashUnity scheme is currently in its pilot phase and organisers are committed to making a minimum of six monthly draws, which will effectively re-circulate £6,000 back into the hands of the shoppers. If successful, they intend to expand the scheme.

After the event Bob said: “I was very happy to take part in CashUnity’s first prize draw, which allows local businesses to say a big ‘thank you’ to those who support them by shopping locally. I know the scheme is in its pilot phase, so I hope it’s a real success.

“Our high streets and the local businesses on them are the lifeblood of our town centres, but have faced considerable pressure in recent years with the changing face of consumer habits and Internet shopping.

“Two years on from the Portas Review, I’m pleased that a wide range of measures have been put in place to help, including an £18 million Government investment; expert business support through the High Street Champions initiative; and tax cuts for small businesses that are the face of our high streets.”

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EXTREMELY HONOURED mags4dorset’s directors Janine and Ben Pulford (mother and son) also attended the draw along with company secretary Nick Pulford and graphic designer Louis Pulford. Janine, who edits the local magazines, 4Dorset and Viewpoint, said, “We were extremely honoured that both the Mayor of Verwood and the MP supported our very first prize draw. The next one is due on 7 March and will be carried out in Fordingbridge by the town mayor, Cllr Malcolm Connolly.

The first winner, Tracey Miller was overjoyed with her £1,000 prize. She said, “It couldn’t

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have come at a better time. My car insurance is due and so is my MOT. This will help considerably and if there is any left over, I will treat myself.”

Paul Bryant from Townhouse added, “CashUnity has been hugely successful here. We’ve been handing out ever such a lot of entry forms and are delighted that one of our clients has won and we get a mention too.”

Nearly 600 entries were received for the first prize draw.

To find out where your local CashUnity Terms and co businesses ndition s of the are, check C ashUnit out the y schem can be e CashUnity found a w ww.cas t Directory hunity.c o.uk in this magazine.

Specified Period 1 Mar 2014 - 31 Mar 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.

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

HONORA (Wool shop) 69 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AS 01202 486000 woolitwork.co.uk

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.

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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.

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

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 www.cashunity.co.uk 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

7 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AB 01202 473167

STUDIO FIFTY SIX

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

FERNDOWN BARRINGTON CENTRE

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

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Close Date 5 April 2014 CROWNING GLORY 515 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, BH22 9NH 01202 892968

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

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

WELL HEELED

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

DORSET WATER SOFTENERS

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

FERNDOWN ELECTRICAL SERVICES

DORSET SOILS & AGGREGATES LTD

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

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

FREEDOM MOBILITY

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

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

SWAN JEWELLERS 55 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU 01202 892990

NEW

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

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

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

527 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AQ 01202 897297 xerocad.co.uk

CUSTOM WORLD

FERNDOWN MOT

FORUM FRAMERS

XEROCAD LTD

FERNDOWN IND. ESTATE

125 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU 01202 872869

FERNDOWN PHOTOGRAPHICS

UNDERWOOD EYECARE

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

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

ALL THE COOL STUFF

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

CAXTON DÉCOR

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

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Specified Period 1 Mar 2014 - 31 Mar 2014 C HARRISON & SON 23-25 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AS 01425 652376

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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RINGWOOD

31 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AD 01425 472654

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

VERWOOD & 3 LEGGED CROSS

BICKERLEY GARAGE

BAILEYS ELECTRICAL

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

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

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

CROW FARM SHOP

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

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

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

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

OAKHOUSE FOODS

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

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

PETALS FLORIST

ST MARTIN’S GALLERY

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

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

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

15 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AB 01425 475677

23 Market Place, Ringwood, BH24 1AN 01425 461434

GILBEY CLEANERS

LEWIS CONCRETE

RINGWOOD FABRICS

TULIP CRAFTS

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

FLOORING ELEGANCE

LAMBERTS OF RINGWOOD

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

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

EBBLAKE AUTOCENTRE

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

TOWNHOUSE

CAFÉ LIFESTYLE

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

THE CURTAIN CABIN

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

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Close Date 5 April 2014 THE GIFT BOX

J&B’S LTD

7 Station Road, Verwood, BH31 7PY 01202 821216

THE SWANS RESTAURANT

NEW

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

Pennine Way, Verwood, BH31 6UL 01202 825777 marstonstaverns.co.uk/ Verwood/Swans

KINETIC MOBILITY

VERWOOD FORD

PARAMOUNT WINDOW & FASCIA LTD

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

WESSEX DENTAL

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

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

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

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Louis not only designed all the publicity material for CashUnity, but built the website from scratch.

You can now enter our CashUnity prize draw at www.cashunity.co.uk When entering you can read about the latest winner and discover which local businesses are members.

CashUnity is creating a buzz in the community - visit the site and find out why.

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If you want a new website or a makeover of an outdated one to bring it into the innovative mix of 2014, call us now for a price.

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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.

20, 27 March 10am

DWT Urban Wildlife volunteers work party, the Urban Wildlife Centre, Beacon Hill. Practical conservation work; all tools and training provided. 07970 552673 or 01202 692033.

20 March 8pm

20 March 7.30pm

22 March 12.30pm

‘The Secrets of Brownsea Island’ with Gordon Furnell at the Priest’s House Museum, Wimborne Minster. £6.

Booking essential. 01202 882533.

18 March 2.30pm

‘From the Rift Valley, Kenya to Addis Ababa,’ illustrated presentation, St Martin’s (URC) Discovery Group, West Moors. 01202 873344

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

18 March 7.30pm

Verwood Historical Society, ‘My Memories of the BBC,’ illustrated talk by Hilary Warner, former member of BBC Royal team, St Michael’s Parish Centre, off Manor Road, Verwood. 01202 824175

20 March 7.30pm

DWT Identifying and saving butterflies and their habitats, illustrated talk by Brian Dicker of Butterfly Conservation.

Christchurch Baptist Church Hall, Bargates, Christchurch.

Cost £2 inc. coffee and biscuits. 01202 520340

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Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present Dart Valley Stompers, The Hideaway, Moorlands Road, Verwood. Doors open 7pm, bar and food. Tickets £10. 01202 873725

Lunch club, Verwood Methodist Church, Vicarage Road. 01202 825533

22 March 1.30pm

Verwood and District Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show, Verwood Memorial Hall. 01202 814376

22 March 7pm

Verwood Rotary, charity swing band dance featuring The Swing Unlimited Community Big Band. Tickets £12.50 including buffet. 01202 824005

22 March 7.30pm

Youth Music Concert, St Anthony’s church hall, Pinehurst Road, West Moors.

Poole Grammar Saxophone Ensemble amd Bournemouth Youth Handbell Team. Half money raised going to Prama Care. 01202 890098

23 March from 10.30am Ferndown Rotary Fun Run at Avon Heath Country Park. 3 races. Proceeds to support Rotary youth activities.

Contact Derrick Powell on 01202 888595.

25 March

Isle of Purbeck Mid-Week Volunteers. Habitat management on DWT nature reserve Call James Hitchen on 07436 157328.

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25 March 7.30pm

Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group, social evening, Richmond Hill St Andrews United Reformed Church hall, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth 01202 859068

26 March 11am

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

26 March 7.30pm

Verwood Organ and Keyboard Society present Ben ScottHyde playing a Wersi Scala at the Hub; members £5, visitors £7. 01202 814976

28 March 7.30pm

Fordingbridge Entertainments Society film presentation, ‘Le Weekend’ (12A), Town Hall. Doors open 7pm. Tickets £5, including light refreshment from Jessica’s Fashion or Caxton Décor.

29 March 10am-1pm

2515 Ringwood and Fordingbridge ATC table top sale, The Drill Hall, Bartons Road, Fordingbridge. Table £5 entry 50p. 08968 716958

29 March 10am – 3.30pm

DWT Discover Seashore Wildlife. Learn to identify seashore creatures then search for them. Fine Foundation Marine Centre, Kimmeridge. 01929 481044

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29 March 1.30-4pm

West Moors Horticultural Society Spring Show in the Memorial Hall. Classes for flowers, floral art, home crafts and handicrafts.

Entry free, refreshments available. Schedules from Sue Hamlett 01202 871536

30 March 10am-12 noon Mothering Sunday special.

Bring whole family for Urban Weekenders’ first wildlife survey of the season on DWT Upton Heath. Meet at the Urban Wildlife Centre (BH21 3RX). 01202 692033 for details or email nbergin@ dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

1 April 3-3.30pm 3.30-4pm

Learn how to trace your family tree (booking required), West Moors Library. 01202 873272

2 April 12 noon

Ferndown Probus Club monthly lunch and talk, ‘Building a School in South Sudan.’ Dudsbury Golf Club, Christchurch Road, Ferndown BH22 8FT. 01202 875757.

3 April 7.30pm

Verwood and District Horticultural Society, ‘Queen Victoria’s Kitchen Garden at Windsor Castle’, talk by Sue Campbell, Verwood Memorial Hall. 01202 814376

5-19 April

Buster Bunny’s Big Easter Activities. Self directed craft activities at the Priest’s House Museum, Wimborne Minster.

Admission charge. Call 01202 882533.

5-21 April

Beaulieu Easter Eggstravaganza. Follow an eggciting trail and collect a sweet treat at the end. Hop along to Beaulieu for some Easter fun.

01590 612345

7 April: 2.30-4pm

Knit and Natter, West Moors library. 01202 873272

10 April

DWT Urban Wildlife volunteers work party, meet at the Urban Wildlife Centre, Beacon Hill. 9am - moth trap opening. 10am for recording/ monitoring tasks. 07970 552673 or 01202 692033.

11 April 7.30pm

DWT annual meeting followed by: Update on the Urban Wildlife Project, talk

by Simon Cripps, DWT’s Chief Executive. The Quarterjack Suite, The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster. 01202 887322

14 April 10.30am

Meet the Author: Sarah Challis, West Moors library.

01202 873272

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At the gallop Hunt master and kennel huntsman to run the London Marathon for the countryside

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ortman hunt master Charlie Gundry and kennel huntsman Thomas Baker are to run the Virgin London Marathon on 13 April in support of The Countryside Alliance Foundation (TCAF).

Neither man has run a marathon before, but Thomas, who was in the army before joining the hunt service seven years ago, hopes to finish in less than 3hrs 30mins.

Charlie estimates the run will take him 5hrs.

The men are members of a sevenstrong team who will run for TCAF, a

charity that runs a number of schemes aimed at reconnecting young people with the countryside, including Fishing for Schools and Falconry for Schools.

They intend to raise around £10,000 from friends and

Hunt master Charlie Gundry – hoping to reunite young people with the countryside

hunt connections.

Thomas said: “I am passionate about country sports and I support the work of TCAF. Access to and knowledge about the countryside is very important for children.”

TCAF has a simple aim – to reconnect people with the countryside, through an increased awareness of farming and food, conservation and education. www. countryside-alliance. org/ca/article/ introducing-thecountryside-alliancefoundation

Brush up your artistic skills Ringwood Art Society is encouraging new members to join the club.

The popular art club was formed in 1968 and demonstrations Anyone who would like by leading to enjoy developing their professional artists, creative skills, are held every should call David Lowe on third Monday 01425 482602, visit of the month www.ringwoodartsociety.org from 7-9.30pm or go along to a club night. at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood.

Choir on song Verwood choir ‘The Fayrewood Singers’ formerly called The Jenny Porter Singers are on the look out for new members. Under the direction of conductor Peter Coole, the choir is in rehearsal for a concert later this year. Enthusiastic new members, whether sopranos, second sopranos or altos, are welcome and there are no auditions to go through. Rehearsals are on Tuesday afternoons at the Verwood Hub at 2pm. For more details ring Mo on 01202 826134.

Art work by society memb er Roy Poynting

Chip off the old block Following the recent storms and removal of a number of damaged trees, Ringwood Town Council has a further supply of free wood chippings and mulch for residents.

Contact Ringwood Town Council for more details.

01425 473883

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motoring

Mighty Motoring Marvels (Hyundai i10 1.2 Premium)

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he Hyundai i10 1.2 Premium is tastier than the world’s most expensive chocolate cake. In fact, this mouthwatering treat is one of the most capable – and best value for money city cars on the market.

Power comes via an 87bhp petrol engine that propels cake lovers to 62mph in 12.3 seconds. Whereas this is not fast, it is more than class competitive, so there is enough poke for nipping through traffic in town. However, a little more might come in handy for overtaking on the motorway. Furthermore, the running costs are low as it averages 57.5mpg, returns 68.9mpg on the extra-urban cycle and hits 43.5mpg.

These figures are pleasing – considering the car’s price tag - and ensure its carbon emissions are only 114g/km. It can, therefore, be taxed for free in year one then for £30 thereafter (at current rates). And there is more. The handling is everything a motorist can reasonably expect from a car of this nature. As such there is very little body roll, it easily maintains its line through corners, the ride is comfortable and the steering nicely weighted. What better car for joy rides to a chocolate cake shop?

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The Hyundai i10 1.2 Premium – although it resembles the outgoing model – looks sharper and more purposeful. That is important as styling has a significant impact on sales. The exterior coexists with a modern cabin that has supportive seats and feels reminiscent of a car from a more prestigious class. The i10 has gone upmarket.

Furthermore, unlike some city cars, this workhorse has five doors to make rear access straightforward.

What a joy for passengers.

These complement the 252-litre boot that can be increased to 1,046-litres by folding the rear seats flat.

Such figures eclipse most rivals so there is plenty of room to store the world’s most expensive chocolate cake. This top

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of the range trim also has a lot of toys for the money. Highlights include the: Bluetooth with voice recognition, tyre pressure monitoring system, air conditioning, front/rear electric windows, steering wheel controls, front fog lights and the electronic stability program that makes cornering safer. All for £10,495. Pleasingly – like every new Hyundai – it is also backed by a fiveyear warranty. This suggests the manufacturer has confidence in the product and that it will last.

It will certainly outlast that chocolate cake.

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Bournemouth’s first festival of wheels races closer Bournemouth is set to welcome the inaugural Wheels Festival to town from Saturday 24 May to Monday 26 May. Billed as the UK’s biggest free family wheels themed festival, it promises to combine motion, power and elegance in three days of high energy action.

From beautiful historic classic cars and world-class BMX stunts to Monster Truck shows and supercars there will be something for everyone with a full programme of family fun. The packed line-up so far is planned to include show stopping arenas on the beach, a cliff top demonstration course featuring racing cars and bikes, pier jumps, displays, live entertainment, fireworks and much more.

There will even be a chance to see incredible car crushing shows and stunts in the Monster Truck arena on the beach. In

the Action Sports arena, situated near the pier, will be Freestyle Motocross FMX experts performing crazy stunts and jumps.

Set to be an unmissable family event, stay tuned to hear all the latest announcements by following Twitter #wheelsfest, ‘liking’ Bournemouth Wheels Festival Facebook page or visiting bournemouthwheelsfestival.co.uk.

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RUSSELL GRANT MONTHLY HOROSCOPES March 2014

ARIES 21 March–20 April You’ll get plenty of fame and acclaim starting the third week of the month. This is a great time to show off your creative work. A friendship could turn to romance with very little effort as March turns to April. The final day of the month is ideal for adopting a new look. You’ll be thrilled with the results.

TAURUS 21 April–21 May Working behind the scenes will earn the admiration of a powerful ally during the second half of the month.

If you’re looking for work, spread the word among friends. Someone will hear of a great position that seems tailor made for you.

GEMINI 22 May–21 June Let your family shower you with affection. You’re long overdue for some pampering.

If you’re single, let a friend set you up on a blind date in late March. You’ll get lots of favourable attention for your artistic contributions as the month draws to a close. Don’t be surprised if a newcomer steps forward to champion your work.

CANCER 22 June–23 July Show off your leadership ability during the second half of March. Let a loved one talk you into taking a risk as the month draws to a close. The 30th finds you competing for an exciting new job. This is an opportune time to move into a highly technical field that has plenty of growth potential.

LIBRA 24 September–23 October Paperwork from a bureaucracy arrives on or around the 16th, allowing you to get paid for work you did some time ago.

News of an engagement or marriage will reach your ears in the second half of March. You’ll have to play the aggressor with an attractive newcomer as the month draws to a close.

LEO 24 July–23 August A pay-cheque will arrive on or around the 16th, when the Full Moon rises in your second house of earned income.

Go ahead and buy some furniture or artwork. Word will spread of your expertise in late March, attracting some exciting job opportunities. Don’t be surprised if someone asks you to teach a class or write an article at the end of the month.

SCORPIO 24 October–22 November A cherished dream will be realised on or around the 16th, when the Full Moon makes a supportive angle to ambitious Saturn. Let an influential neighbour or relative promote your creative work throughout the second half of March. An exciting job opportunity falls into your lap as March turns into April.

VIRGO 24 August–23 September Collaborate on a creative project with your best friend, lover, or business partner during the second half of March; you’ll be thrilled with the results. Money from an inheritance, dividend, or refund will enrich your bank account as the month draws to a close.

SAGITTARIUS 23 November-21 December Take a relative’s health advice in the second half of the month. A passionate love affair could burst into flower as March turns to April. If you’re single, you could meet someone special when you least expect it.

CAPRICORN 22 December–20 January The Full Moon on the 16th prompts you to take a leap of faith. This risk will pay off handsomely. Buying a piece of real estate or launching a decorating project is an ideal endeavour as March melts into April.

AQUARIUS 21 January–19 February Listen to a sibling or neighbour’s advice in the second half of the month regarding your appearance.

You’ll make a great impression on a dynamic civic leader during the final week of the month. Don’t be surprised if you’re asked to teach a class as March turns into April.

PISCES 20 February–20 March Prepare to hear news of an engagement, marriage, or commitment ceremony. Spend more time on a relationship or social issue that speaks to your heart during the second half of the month. A fantastic job offer will arrive in the final days of March. Accept this position as soon as possible.

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FREEADS Proceed with caution when buying privately. mags4dorset cannot accept any liablity for transactions carried out as a result of responding to these freeads.

Ladder, aluminium 26 tread. As new. £50.

West Moors. 01202 890177 Animal Postage Stamps, 350 from all over the world. £4.50. Ferndown. 01202 891521

Garden Bird Pictures, six, printed on material in plain frames, 10 inch x 8 inch. £30 ono. Colehill. 01202 887618

Upholstery Fabric, gold/brown, 7 yards x 54inches. £10. West Moors. 01202 877515

Wood Lathe, WTL 90 Draper, variable speed, with stand, face plate and centres.

Good condition. £120. West Moors. 01202 892185

Lloyd Loom Blanket Box and Two Tempure Memory Pillows. Colehill. £20. 01202 882487

Anchor, galvanised boat fisherman pattern and galvanised three forks grapnel. £45.

Parkstone. 01202 730931

Roma Wheelchair. As new. £160. Ashley Heath. 01425 477407

Vacuum Cleaner, Kirby Legend II, all accessories. £50. Verwood. 01202 826005

Fishing Tackle, three rods, two rods, large landing net, umbrella. All like new. £85 ono. Wimborne. 01202 891492

Trailer, 6ft x 4ft, with cover. £75. Verwood.

01202 944319

Dining/Coffee Table, Heals Danish design, teak, dual height expanding. £150.

Alderholt. 01425 653035 Everwear (New Jersey) Trunk, Second World War, US Army Signals Corps. £50.

Poole. 01202 676284 Indesit Duel Fuel Cooker, freestanding, gas hob, electric fan oven, storage drawer, bushed aluminium, timer. Good condition. £150 ono Wimborne. 01202 379510 Hotpoint Fridge/Freezer, Future RFA70, family model, not frost free. Good clean condition. £85 ono. Wimborne. 01202 379510 Shopping Trolley, four wheels, folds flat.

Never used. £10. Verwood. 01202 827135 Two Pine Bedside Cabinets, small with drawers. £7. Southbourne. 01202 430559 Coffee Table, small. £4. Southbourne.

01202 430559 Sony Video 8 Camera Recorder Handycam Vision, 100x digital zoom, case, five cassettes, Nihon 45 x fisheye lens. £100 ono. West Moors. 01202 861563

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Fire Screen, wrought iron, decorative.

H66cm x w60cm. As new. £10. St Leonards.

01425 470582 Oak Dresser, 4ft x 5ft 8inch. £80. Oak Display Cabinet, 3ft x 3ft. £50. Christchurch.

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at Shipwright School 2014 will see the building of a new replica timber frame 18th century shipwrights’ workshop at the historic shipbuilding village of Buckler’s Hard, on the banks of the Beaulieu River, using hand hewn timber from the Beaulieu Estate.

The first stage of this exciting venture will be to construct the workshop, using local timber. The whole building process will be run as a community training project to teach and demonstrate traditional building skills.

Courses will be run for the public, apprentices and students in a variety of specialist traditional timber framing skill areas including hand hewing, pit sawing, timber framing and the raising weekend. The first course will be Hand Hewing, Pit and Trestle sawing of the timber from 24-28 March. Other courses follow in July to teach timber framing.

In early August, the public will be able to watch and enjoy the traditional hand raising of the timber framed shipwrights’ workshop as the building is lifted into position using a traditional ‘Gin’ pole and blocks and tackle. The operation will be carried out under the supervision of Henry Russell, one of the

UK’s leading timber frame carpenters with 20 years experience. Once assembled on site the frame can be pegged together with cleft oak ‘Trunnels’.

Upon completion of the school, Buckler’s Hard will become a centre for the teaching and study of traditional shipbuilding, with courses scheduled to start in 2015. The Shipwright School which will be run in partnership with the International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC) in Portsmouth, will help

to ensure the continuation of shipwright skills at both a local and national level for the restoration of historic ships and to support the traditional boatbuilding industry. The close proximity of woodland with standing timber at Buckler’s Hard will present an important opportunity to teach arboriculture techniques and theory, and allow students to learn about the felling, conversion and storage of timber for shipbuilding.

Visitors to Buckler’s Hard will be encouraged to visit the workshop.

By seeing a practical demonstration of shipbuilding methods, it is hoped that everyone will gain a better understanding of the industry which gave the village a place in British naval history.

For further information about the courses visit: www.bucklershard.co.uk/attractions/shipwright-school/courses This project is being part-funded by the New Forest National Park Authority’s Sustainable Development Fund. The Sustainable Development Fund is a grant scheme to encourage sustainable ways of enjoying and living in the New Forest National Park. www.mags4dorset.co.uk

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In the past two months, the UK has suffered some of the most severe weather ever to hit these shores and the South West has taken the biggest battering. What the award and the weather have highlighted however, is just how well managed the coastline is for walkers.

Mark Owen, the National Trail Officer for the South West Coast Path said: “The storms have put enormous pressure on those who maintain the Coast Path on a day to day basis with the Highways Agencies and National Trust coastal rangers out in force trying to keep the Coast Path accessible wherever possible – and they’re doing a fantastic job.

“Relatively few areas have had to close and where there are problems

that can’t be solved immediately, due to a landslide or unstable cliffs, short diversions have been put in place to re-route walkers along an alternative public right of way.

“While walkers need to take care when walking along the more rural routes that are harder to reach and may take longer to repair, the majority is still safe, especially in the more urban areas.”

While the award was voted for by readers of the magazine published by the Ramblers’ Association, the editor Dominic Bates agrees that it was a well deserved win. He explained: “With management of national trails now devolved to local trail partnerships and cutbacks beginning to bite, the organisations behind the

South West Coast Path have been hugely successful at raising money through public and private funds to invest in improvement projects along the route.

“It’s proof positive of the public’s appetite for coastal walking and will be grist to the mill for our continuing campaign to get the England Coast Path completed.”

News of the award win comes just weeks after it was announced that the Coast Path is worth £436m to the region’s tourism economy and is recognised as a valuable asset among local businesses after it received the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism’ title at the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards 2013-14. www.southwestcoastpath.com/swta

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A seal pup, found on the beach at Durley Chine in Bournemouth after a storm was obviously in a poor condition

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With the help of beach officers from Bournemouth Borough Council she was secured into a wheelie bin before being taken to the RSPCA’s rescue centre at West Hatch in Somerset to join a number of other seal pups rescued from around the south west.

This winter, all the rescued seal pups at West Hatch are being named after shipwrecks and this one was named Kyarra after one of the most famous ship-wrecks in Dorset.

On close inspection she was found to be suffering from some cuts to her mouth and flippers but more worryingly she was under-weight, possibly with a respiratory infection.

Kyarra, a grey seal, has now started her recovery with the experienced team of RSPCA staff and when fit enough will be put in an outside If you find any live pool with other pups to fatten marine mammals on the be up. It is hoped that she will ach please do not appr soon reach her target weight oach them so she can be released and keep dogs and people back into the sea once the away. Call the RSPC A on weather has calmed down.

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World first scanner available in Dorset The Royal Bournemouth Hospital has proudly unveiled its new CT scanner, the first of its kind in the world, enabling Dorset patients to benefit from the very latest technology and improving the quality of their care.

Trust Chief Executive Tony Spotswood cut the ribbon on the New Generation Toshiba Aquilion One CT scanner at a special event attended by staff from the hospital’s awardwinning Radiology Department and representatives from technology giant Toshiba.

The scanner offers faster scan times enabling scanning of body parts that are unable to be kept still, such as the coronary arteries. It also has an incredible ability to scan metallic implants and the tissues around them – a notoriously difficult area for CT scanning – and has a larger scanner gantry hole which reduces anxiety and allows for scanning of larger patients.

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travel to Bournemouth to see how the scanner works, and the many benefits it has for patients.

Tony thanked staff for working flexibly to provide scanning services throughout the whole week, adding: “We are immensely fortunate in getting the first scanner of its type in the world.

We are already seeing some of the benefits and we know there are still further capabilities.”

Matthew Benbow, Superintendent Radiographer, said: “We have had a long relationship with Toshiba, this

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being their fifth installation at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. While all its scanners have been great, this latest model is something really special.

“We are very privileged that Toshiba chose us for this installation, which was down to their confidence that we will be able to exploit all the benefits this new machine will offer.

“We will now help show what it can do to other potential Toshiba customers both from the UK and Europe, as well as ensuring that our local patients benefit from this latest technology.”

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A journey through the horrors of WWII

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Students from The Arnewood School (from right to left) Jasmine Goodman, Calum Thompson, Simon Bennison and Steph Peacock with the candle lit in memory of the Berlin Jews deported from Grunewald Station.

Some of the most harrowing passages of history were brought to life for a group of New Forest students after they walked in the footsteps of Holocaust victims

Students and staff from The Arnewood School in front of the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin.

The GCSE history students from The Arnewood School in New Milton spent nine days in Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland visiting famous buildings, villages and memorials associated with the Third Reich and the tragedy of the Holocaust.

They took two memorial candles inscribed with prayers with them on their trip.

They lit one candle at the train station in Berlin where the German Jews departed for the concentration camps and their other candle was lit at the Auschwitz memorial.

At Auschwitz they walked the 1km distance from the watch tower to the gas chambers – a walk hundreds of thousands would never return from.

Trip leader and history teacher, Paul Barrett, said: “Every student was profoundly affected by the horror of the Holocaust and this trip really brought it home to them what happened to the millions of victims.

“The visit has really helped further their understanding of the past and has brought history and its impact to life.

“It doesn’t matter how many text books you read or documentaries you watch, nothing can bring history alive like visiting the actual places where events took place.”

Altogether 58 students and six staff embarked on the trip, which began in Nuremberg where they visited the places made famous by the Nazis, including the mass rally parade at Luitpoldhain and the Third Reich Documentation Centre.

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The students crossed over the border into the Czech Republic to visit the village of Lidice, which Hitler infamously removed from the map as an act of revenge after the village was implicated in the death of high ranking Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.

Their journey culminated in visits to Auschwitz 1 and 2 in Poland, where it is estimated more than a million Jews, homosexuals and Romany gypsies were killed.

Before coming home they went to Berlin to pay respect at the Holocaust memorial.

Deputy headteacher Nigel Pressnell, who also accompanied the students on the trip, said: “This was a moving experience for all of us who went.

“As a school we passionately believe it is important to enhance our students’ learning by extending beyond the classroom.

“I am sure this is an experience that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.”

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Tom Jones is joined

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armer Tree Festival have announced a stellar lineup for 2014, with confirmed acts including Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Tom Odell, Squeeze, Staff Benda Bilili, Stornoway, Dreadzone and Public Service Broadcasting joining Wednesday night headline act Tom Jones at the festival in July.

More names are still to be announced, including the full comedy programme.

The festival takes place over five days in the Larmer Tree gardens, a stunning Victorian park near Salisbury on the Wiltshire/Dorset border. Over 100 acts will perform on six stages, alongside a comedy club featuring big-

16-20 July 2014 name headliners, Mark Kermode’s Film Club, theatre, a variety of workshops and a range of children’s entertainment.

“We’re really excited and tremendously proud to present our 2014 music programme. This year looks set to have the strongest music line-up we have ever managed to put together over the 24 years of Larmer Tree Festival. It’s going to be an unmissable event and I just can’t wait for it to start,” said James Shepard, Music Programmer and Festival Co-Director.

Squeeze will bring their trademark witty kitchen-sink lyricism and newwave guitar music to the party on 17 July. Frank Turner and his band The Sleeping Souls headline on Friday 18

July and Tom Odell is the Sunday headliner on 20 July.

Staff Benda Bilili are a group of street musicians from Kinshasa, Congo.

The core of the band is four paraplegic singers and guitarists backed by an all-acoustic rhythm section. The group takes to the Main Stage on Saturday 19 July to delight the audience with their vibrant set.

Day tickets for opening night with legendary Welsh singer Tom Jones have already sold out. However, audiences can still see Sir Tom, and enjoy the whole line-up with a 5 or 7-day festival ticket.

Other acts just announced include Stornoway, a British alternative indie folk band from Oxford, Public Service Broadcasting and Dreadzone.

2014 Music Line-up includes: Tom Jones, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Tom Odell, Staff Benda Bilili, Squeeze, Stornoway, Public Service Broadcasting, Dreadzone, Ade Edmondson & the Bad Shepherds, La Chiva Gantiva, Hudson Taylor, We Were Evergreen, La Pegatina, Chloe Charles, CoCo and the Butterfields, O’Hooley & Tidow, Marcus Bonfanti, The Intermission Project, Georgia Ruth, Boppin’ B, Will and The People, Beans on Toast, Blackbeard’s Tea Party, Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston, Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra, Hat Fitz & Cara, Tantz, Rusty Shackle, Samsara, Truckstop Honeymoon, We Use to Make Things, The Dixie Strollers, Patch and the Giant, Ninebarrow, Pronghorn, Eyes for Gertrude, Yeti Love

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Storm damage

repairs at Christchurch beaches Christchurch Borough Council engaged Earlcoate Construction, specialists in civil engineering and coastal defence, to undertake emergency works at Avon and Friars Cliff beaches.

An unprecedented sequence of winter storms, resulting in the lowest beach levels seen for over 40 years, has exposed dangerous ageing timber groyne structures.

During the most recent storm on 14 February both beaches suffered extensive damage to the existing defences and promenade including the loss of at least 55 beach huts from Avon Beach.

At Friars Cliff beach, three timber groynes were rendered hazardous and are being replaced with rock armour structures as an emergency measure.

Rock groyne construction will be completed before the Easter holidays.

A section of the sea wall along Avon Beach has also been given the added protection of rock armour and associated works which were also carried out by Earlcoate Construction.

MP inspects village flooding

Bob Walter MP for North Dorset has visited Sixpenny Handley to see how residents and local authorities have been coping with the challenge of ground water flooding

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t the invitation of District Councillor and Deputy EDDC Leader, Simon Tong, and local flood warden and Parish Council Chairman, David Lockyer, Bob visited the village on 28 February to witness for himself the impact of groundwater flooding on the area; speak to affected local residents; and find out how effectively flooding and flood risk has been managed there.

He took a tour of some key points along the upper River Allen. He then went back to David Lockyer’s home, where he met Dorset County Councillor for Cranborne Chase, Cllr Steve Butler, East Dorset District Councillor for Handley Vale, Cllr Simon Tong, Clerk to Sixpenny Handley with Pentridge and Knowlton and Holt Parish Councils, Lisa Goodwin, affected parish councillors and several householders with vulnerable properties on Dean, Frogmore and

Back Lanes. These residents all live in properties listed and prioritised in the Christchurch and East Dorset District Council emergency plan as ‘vulnerable to flooding’ when ground water levels are high.

Topics discussed included the need for all responsible agencies and the local community to take a collaborative approach; the Environment Agency and Government Policy; and the village’s foul water and surface water drainage problems.

Bob Walter said: “Where flooding is an issue, it’s important for me to see first hand what problems local people have been dealing with and how effectively they’ve been managed, so I was grateful to Simon and David for arranging this opportunity.

“The latest information from the EA suggested groundwater levels in the village and across the wider Cranborne

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Chase remain high. A flood alert is expected to remain in force for at least the next couple of weeks, so the risk for local residents there remains.”

Simon Tong, District Councillor for Handley Vale, and Parish Council Chairman and Local Flood Warden David Lockyer said: “The District Council and the Parish Council have worked closely together throughout the crisis. They have shown how local communities and councils can really help to alleviate some of the dreadful hardship and anxiety which these events cause to residents. We’re delighted to welcome Bob to Sixpenny Handley to see firsthand how tough it’s been there and how well the community is rising to the continuing challenges of the past weeks and months. But the real challenge lies ahead, as we encourage all responsible bodies to work much more closely together in the future.”

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Catch ‘The Mousetrap’ in Poole

One of the stellar cast in ‘The Mousetrap’ reprises his role as Paravicini at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts opening on 24 March Famous the world over as the longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre, with more then 25,000 performances – and counting – there’s something uniquely special about Agatha Christie’s classic stage whodunit, ‘The Mousetrap’.

It started life as a radio play called ‘Three Blind Mice’, broadcast in 1947 and based

on the case of a boy who died in foster care two years earlier.

A subsequent short story of the same name provided the basis for the stage play, which premiered under its new name of ‘The Mousetrap’, at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham on 6 October 1952, before opening in the West End at the Ambassadors Theatre on 25 November starring Richard Attenborough and Sylvia Syms. It

transferred to St Martin’s Theatre in 1974 and has been there ever since.

Having toured to celebrate its diamond anniversary in 2012 it is back on the road with a stellar cast that includes Michael Fenner, reprising his West End role as the mysterious uninvited guest Paravicini, and opens a six-night run at Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, on 24 March.

Here, Michael Fenner takes time to answer a few questions ahead of his trip to Poole.

It could be an impossible question, but why is The Mousetrap the world’s longest running play?

Christie herself said it has got a bit of everything; it is not too scary and it’s funny. It’s interesting and well-written, a family show you could bring your maiden aunt to.

How long have you been in The Mousetrap?

What’s next for you following the tour?

August 2012 to March 2013, followed by a break, then from January onwards.

Time with my family!

How much did you know about The Mousetrap and had you seen it before you took on the role?

Nothing at all. I chose not to see it as I wanted my Paravicini to be original.

What is Paravicini’s part in the plot?

He’s the mystery guest, a bit of a loose cannon.

What do you do away from the stage?

I’m also a professional artist. I have a studio in Brixton, I’ve sold my work at the RI, RSMA, Christies (Garrick Milne finalist and the Royal Academy). I also lecture at Shakespeare’s Globe.

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Do you prefer to play goodies or baddies?

Baddies. when I was younger I was always cast as the good guy! Baddies are much more fun and interesting.

If you weren’t an actor what would you be; and why?

A painter. It’s very satisfying and creative and it’s such an antidote to being an actor – all of the creative decisions are made by me, it’s quiet and meditative. Last week, painting Salisbury Cathedral in the water meadows all I could hear was the rushing water and a wren shouting at me.

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One woman. One discovery.

Everything at stake. When Gail Turner discovers an ancient library under the sands of Egypt, she hopes it will get her closer to uncovering the mystery of Queen Nefertiti.

Instead, it pits her Keystone, a fascinating and thrilling self-published against the ruthless Seth Mallus in a race novel that follows the potential catastrophic for the truth that will discoveries of an archaeologist searching for answers push humanity to the in Middle Egypt, has gripped the attention of readers very edge of existence. across the globe since launching last year.

Caught up in a web of deceit, kidnapping t’s a debut novel from Luke Talbot plausible. While and murder, Gail from Eastleigh who studied some of the themes struggles to unravel the Archaeology at Southampton covered may seem mystery of the Amarna University. fantastic, there is no Stickman as the world Talbot’s passion for writing came fantasy here. The around her descends from living as a teenager in rural events in Keystone into chaos.

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Ferndown celebrates its Town Plan Following three years of hard work, Ferndown Town Plan was officially handed over to the Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Mrs Pauline Reynolds, by the Town Plan Steering Committee on 7 March at the Barrington Centre.

During the evening there was an exhibition, and

copies of the final document were available. Many residents thought they would hear about the Town Plan on the night. Instead there was a buffet and entertainment by Harmony Twist, Katharine Levi and West End performer Richard Sidaway.

Some assumed the event was funded by the Town Council, but this was dismissed by the Mayor who said, "The whole evening was arranged by the Town Plan Steering Committee.

“As the Town Mayor I was an invited guest to their evening of entertainment to accept, on behalf of the Town

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Council, the Town Plan document.

“Although the evening was not as I expected it to be, nothing must be taken from the group for their outstanding work in producing the plan for Ferndown."

The Town Plan Steering Committee is a group of residents who volunteered along with two councillors to produce the Town Plan. Funding came from grants from Dorset Community Action, Dorset Strategic Partnership and Ferndown Town Council. Chairman Kevin Moore said, “We kept well within budget. That’s why we were able to run the celebratory evening to heighten awareness of the plan.”

For a full report of the event see the next issue of 4Dorset.

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Edward Fox attends Dorset Wildlife Trust founder memorial Edward Fox, Tony Bates DWT President and Nigel Webb DWT Chairman

Dorset Wildlife Trust has marked the centenary birthday of its founder, Helen Brotherton, CBE, with the unveiling of a memorial stone at the Kingcombe Centre by actor Edward Fox OBE, who is a longstanding member of DWT.

H Edward Fox andTony Bates DWT President unveiling the memorial plaque

Miss Helen Brotherton CBE Dorset Wildlife Trust all photos © Brian Bleese

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elen Brotherton, who founded Dorset Wildlife Trust (formerly known as Dorset’s Naturalists’ Trust) in 1961, sadly passed away in 2009 at the age of 95 and left behind a lasting legacy for Dorset’s landscape and wildlife.

She was a leading pioneer of British conservation, and DWT continues the work she started by inspiring people to join the quest to ensure the nature of Dorset is conserved and managed properly for future generations to nurture and enjoy.

The memorial, which was held at DWT’s Kingcombe Centre in West Dorset this February, saw 85 of Helen’s friends and colleagues come together to talk about their memories of her and listen to readings from Edward Fox, to officially dedicate

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the new Helen Brotherton stone, which sits outside the centre.

Edward Fox, who read three Thomas Hardy poems, including ‘Transformations’ and ‘Skylark’, said: “I’ve been a member of Dorset Wildlife Trust for years, and I would always support the work of the trust.

It’s a great pleasure to be here today, celebrating the hard work of Helen and the volunteers who helped set up the trust.”

Maureen Keets, who was a friend and fellow volunteer to Helen Brotherton, said: “She was a great friend, and I was involved with her from the beginning, when we first started with a few people who the Dorset Natural History Society. It is nice to see a lot of people that worked very closely with her joining together to celebrate her memory.”

President of Dorset Wildlife Trust, Tony Bates, met Helen when he first started volunteering with DWT in 1973. Tony said, “After meeting Helen, I found myself getting involved with lots of things in the trust. Helen took opportunities and really got people to share her enthusiasm. It seems right to celebrate Helen’s work by having a memorial stone amongst the countryside at Kingcombe.”

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acmillan Cancer Support has launched its annual appeal for cyclists to take part in this year’s Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride that takes place on Sunday 6 July.

Former England cricket captain and event supporter David Gower joined official sponsors Sunseeker International on board their newest 155 yacht.

“Not only has the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride raised thousands of pounds for people with cancer, but it is a healthy way for those who take part to have fun and enjoy the countryside,” said David, “I have been pleased to support the event for a few years now, both on the bike and off.”

Sunseekers International’s Operations Director Wayne Moore is taking part in the ride again this year.

Wayne said, “We hope to have a large number of Sunseeker employees

and their families taking part in Dorset’s pre-eminent bike ride. The whole day is superbly organised and allows riders to see some great areas of the Dorset countryside while raising money for a very worthy cause.”

This year’s event offers five circular courses. The 25 mile ride through Charborough Park, the 38, 48, 60 mile rides and of course the challenging Macmillan Dorset 100 miles.

Ride Organiser Peter SmithNicholls said, “After having just celebrated our first quarter Cyclists can now century, this was a great way enter on line and to start another 25 years of re serve their 2014 raising funds for Macmillan.

With people living longer sadly cycling jersey at the incidence of cancer rises, www.macmillanbikeride.c o.uk and with more than 30,000 or call 01202 601705 people living with cancer in for entry forms.

Dorset the need for support becomes greater.”

My boy Jack!

Gary Bailey, an avid Cherries fan, is taking part in the Onesie Walk at AFC Bournemouth to raise funds and awareness for Autism Wessex.

With his family, Gary will don his onesie and walk the grounds for 90 minutes on Saturday 22 March. Gary has made the decision to take part after his son, Jack, was diagnosed with autism last year.

Gary said: “Jack finds it difficult to do lots of things that most other people take for granted. He finds social situations and communicating with others very tough which causes him a lot of anger and frustration. This makes family life quite difficult and although Jack and I have our unique bond, there have been a lot of barriers over the years.”

In September 2013 Gary decided to take Jack to an AFC Bournemouth match, which is when they discovered their special connection. Jack loved everything about the day out including having lunch, buying a new football shirt, chanting, goals, saves and the final whistle.

Gary added “Going to the match has proved to be really enjoyable for

maximum independence and a good quality of life.

Paul Reade, Community and Events Fundraising Officer said “We are delighted Gary and his family have signed up to the Onesie Walk, the charity relies heavily on donations from the public and it’s events like this that help us to raise vital funds which enable us to continue supporting those in our community affected by autism. Please help us make a difference and join Gary and Jack on the Onesie Walk.”

both me and Jack so we regularly attend the Bournemouth games. It has become our special, quality time together. This time has really helped me understand Jack’s needs and I feel connected to my boy again.

“I am delighted to be taking part in the Onesie Walk, at my local football club, whilst wearing a onesie and supporting a great charity that has offered, and will continue to offer, my family such valuable support.”

Autism Wessex is the regional charity that supports anyone affected by autism.

While there is no cure for autism, Autism Wessex believes that with appropriate education, support or care and by making the world an easier place to understand, the impact of autism can be reduced and people with autism can Gary and Jack with Cherry Bear be active citizens enjoying

There are still spaces, to sign up to the Onesie Walk visit www.autismwessex.org.uk/event_calendar or call 01202 703597.

To donate visit Gary’s Just Giving Page - http://www.justgiving.com/user/48041381

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Excitement at Christchurch charity pancake races great There was t on excitemen esday in u T e v o r h S s ch as team r u h c t s i r h C n charity took par t i o launch t s e c a r e k panca ristchurch h C ’s r a e y this e Festival. n i W & d o Fo

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he races took place in the cobbled part of Church Street in front of the historic Priory Church with all proceeds going to the Festival’s charities for the year – Autism Wessex and Christchurch Food Festival Education Trust.

There was great competition between teams from local businesses, who ran against each other with each runner tossing their pancake at least three times.

Local chefs also took to the race track.

Three teams of students and teachers from The Priory School proved that even the very youngest, some only five years old, could show their prowess with the frying pan.

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A race between well-known ‘faces of Christchurch’ saw David Putt, President of Christchurch Round Table, beating fierce competition from Mary Reader, President of the Food Festival, David Crumpler, President of Christchurch Rotary and Niloofar Hoy from the Captain’s Club.

Four students representing Autism Wessex ran against each other with the winner being Richard Cutts.

Vicki Hallam, chairman of the Food Festival committee, said: “The Food Festival has undergone some changes this year becoming a Community Interest Company and with a new website, so we thought it was timely to launch both on Pancake Day. “Everyone had a great time taking part or spectating and we also raised funds for our two nominated charities for the year.”

This year’s Food & Wine Festival takes place on 10 and 11 May.

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 Poets’ Corner. Submissions should be emailed to editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk

TO STEEPLE CHURCH - A SONNET

By David Butcher, Totton The bay in early light behind me swells, Across the green meadows of Stonehips Cast The sound faintly floating of Steeple bells, Here the stile, broken many summers past.

Stout oaks of the breathless spinney which hath Long history, listen and watch and know The trudge of the pious clod on the path To God’s Acre where pious springs do flow.

Atop the brow appears the tower’s boss, The solemn place where joy and sadness dwell, To lay sweet blossoms at the pauper’s cross And think of times before that mournful knell, That did early take that son of the soil, Ending his being but ending his toil.

RURAL DORSET DOCTRINE

By David Butcher, Totton There were laws never heard in court, Ancient tort of quite a different sort, Rarely writ but lived through many a year, Believed so faithfully caused joy or fear.

If the robin entrance inside did gain, Or redbreast tapping at the window pane, A rustic in that cosy cot so trim, Ere twelve months would visit the reaper grim.

As will happen if the cock crows past noon, Or yellow furze is brought indoors will soon, Speed the sombre sound of the parish bell, Firm is the custom where such omens dwell.

The maid who seeks her swain would like to know By hemp seed o’er the shoulder fiend or beau.

Or by three magpies Mother Nature sent, Or warn ‘Marry in Lent, live to repent.’

An even ash leaf resting in my glove, The first gallant I meet will be my love..

Must she wait on the tissty-tossty ball, To declare whether he be short or tall.

But should four magpies together be by, Another hungry mouth to feed be nigh.

Old rhymes say the child is not bonny born, If ere a year is done his nails are shorn.

RED-HEADED PUB GIRL (A DAY IN PARIS)

by Jean-Michel A Hatton, France Day gray and green cracking through the window, dips its fingers into my tired pint, and trips over the rifts in my hand’s skin.

Across the alley of crumbs, cinder and coffee spills (some yet still breathing!), like a white temple Athens would shout out-loud into the skies,a girl sows words in the pages of a notebook, an everlasting dawn chalked in her hair…Red with a scent of gold.

She plows and sows and then watches them grow.

The dust on the shelf above looks down upon her as the stars over the manger, shadows of empty bottles crown her pretty to me.

Across the alley of crumbs, cinder and coffee spills, a girl sows her stare along the inroads of my own.

Without a move or even a head turn, she storms my eyes, takes over castles and lands and with her bombs shivers goose-bumps on my skin —where tickles are born.

Without a move she steers me into a sunshine walk.

Day is gone now, drowned in my tired pint, I guess. It’s grasp unclenched from my hand, now.

Across the alley of crumbs, cinder and coffee spills, a girl sows her stare along the inroads of my own.

Day is gone now, an ever-rusting dawn encrusted in her hair… Red with a scent of gold.