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Mid May 2013 Volume 37, Issue 7

A31 campaign reaches London Following Ringwood Town Council’s bid to seek an urgent review of safety measures along the A31 at Ringwood, a delegation of town councillors accompanied by the MP for New Forest West, Desmond Swayne, travelled to London on Monday, 13 May (as Viewpoint went to print) to meet the Roads Minister, Stephen Hammond MP. Cllr Steve Rippon-Swaine, the town mayor, said, “I am delighted that we have been invited to meet with the Roads Minister. We will take this opportunity to present our case for improved safety measures, which is supported by all the relevant authorities, and to make the Minister aware of the strength of feeling locally for urgent action to be taken.”

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At last sunshine!

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h it makes everyone so much more smiley and happy and what a pleasure to watch the tennis players on the courts outside our office every day. They have such a lot of enjoyment. If you’re thinking of taking up a sport turn to page 23.

My Mum is getting much better and I was touched by the amount of people who have asked after her. Still on the family front, Louis is home from Australia and helping out where he can. It is very good to have him around.

I was shocked when I heard about the five-year-old in Kentucky, (America – where else) who shot and killed his two-year-old sister by accident. His parents had purchased the boy a .22 calibre rifle as a present. The Crickett and Chipmunk rifles are specifically aimed (sorry, but it’s true) toward children and can be purchased through a Kids Corner on a gun website.

How could any parents be foolish enough to buy little more than a toddler a real gun, let alone leave it loaded? Words fail me. I also consider that any retailer marketing guns for children is irresponsible. Do they not realise that a 5-year-old taught to shoot isn’t old enough to understand that he/she could kill someone? Children of that age do not have a proper comprehension about death. American gun culture is so horribly wrong. Do you agree?

Anyway, back to Viewpoint. You will find plenty of news within the pages and a fine feature on Fordingbridge. Fancy a bit of whippet racing? Turn to page 15 to find out more.

Speak to you again next issue.

Janine Editor

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Meaty prize

The thrilled winner of the Viewpoint £50 meat prize was Sigrid Frampton from Mannington.

Billy Andrews in Verwood was her chosen butcher and Sigrid

arrived with her husband Richard on 3 May to be photographed for the magazine. Billy soon sorted them out with some meat to take home.

Sigrid picks Viewpoint up in Wimborne and is a competition-holic. She said, “I once won five microwave ovens in the same year.” At the time she already had one, so she found new homes for the prizes. Ironically, her own microwave then broke down and she had to buy a new one.

The meaty prize was a little more coveted and she and Richard promised to return to Billy Andrews to spend the rest of their prize money on another day.

Meet the Busy Bees

By Janine Pulford A visit to Busy Bees learning group for adults with special needs in West Moors was an uplifting experience.

Nikki Marshall, one of the organisers, invited me to drop in on 2 May. I met her and Jan Gransden who run the group and was introduced to their students Christine, Herbie, Lisa, David, Luthfa and Tamara.

They meet on Thursday evenings from 7-9pm at West Moors Middle School. As well as educational games and help with English, reading and writing projects there are exciting speakers and outings.

When I visited, Chrissie from Waggy Tails Rescue arrived with her rescued dog Pepper. The students learned all about the charity and the joys of keeping a dog.

Nikki and Jan have run Busy Bees for 15 years and some of the students have been with them the whole time.

The group would now like to expand and is looking for new members and an additional volunteer to help run the activities. If you are interested in joining, or know someone who might benefit from this get together in term time, call Nikki on 01202 875040. Each 10 week term costs £20.

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Nowhere else to store it: the walkway outside the flats in Victoria Road

Shaun Flynn, Chairman of Ferndown Chamber of Commerce “Feels utterly let down”

James Edgar, Ferndown Photographics, wants a collection before 8am.

Unsightly: roadside rubbish

If only they’d bin early!

Angry Ferndown traders have had enough of the mountains of refuse sacks left on the roadside in their town, sometimes until late afternoon on collection days, meaning that shoppers have to negotiate around the unsightly plastic bags whilst doing their shopping.

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hairman of the Chamber of Trade, Shaun Flynn said, “The new rubbish collection system whereby bags from flats are left in Victoria Road cluttering up our town is unacceptable.

“Why have the residents not all been supplied with bins like other residential properties? To have bags of rubbish strewn about the main shopping street of our town until midday is not on.

“The chamber and town council, with other groups, are working hard together for the benefit of our town and being totally and utterly let down by the new county council waste partnership arrangement.”

Butcher, Ashley Allen said, “From a food retailers point of view, to have piles of rubbish outside our premises when we pay £5,000pa in commercial rates is unacceptable.”

Michael Carhart-Harris, Senior Public Relations Officer of Dorset Waste Partnership said, “We are aware of an on-going issue with residents of flats putting out their rubbish sacks on a weekly basis. Rubbish is collected fortnightly, on alternate weeks to recycling. If rubbish sacks are put out on the recycling week, they will not be collected.”

When this occurs, the traders have to report the situation before the bins are removed meaning they can be there until late in the afternoon, but even the regular collections do not always occur until after mid-day.

James Edgar from Ferndown Photographics said, “My main concern is that the high street looks very unsightly on Monday morning. If the rubbish sacks are left until the shoppers arrive they become a hazard.” He says the solution would be a collection before 8am.

Mr Carhart-Harris however states, “Our crews carry out collections between 7am and 3pm, which means some properties may receive their collection in the afternoon.”

Another problem experienced by some flat owners is storing their rubbish for a fortnight.

Victoria Road resident Lorraine Graver said she could not store it in her flat. “The flat gets hot inside and there isn’t much room, so we have to keep the rubbish outside on the shared walkway.”

The sacks soon stack up. On ‘bin day’ they have to be carried down a flight of concrete steps to the roadside. “It would be so much easier if there were lockable communal bins at the back of the flats and we could take the rubbish down daily,” said Lorraine. She also said because the collections were every other week, it was easy to get the weeks muddled. “If someone puts the wrong bin out, others follow. We are a bit like sheep. I do feel sorry for the butcher on a Monday.”

Her neighbour Angie McMenamin agreed that communal bins would be the best solution and said it would be much easier to deposit rubbish every day.

Mr Carhart-Harris said, “We will be following up the issue with the residents to remind them of the frequency of their collections and will work with local traders and the owners of communal properties to try to resolve any issues they may have. We will speak with the landlord, traders and residents to agree a solution. One option would be communal bins at the back of the property but this would need to be agreed with the landowner.”

Owner of the land at the back of the flats, Ken Allen, said he would be prepared to offer an area where communal bins could be situated if the Dorset Waste Partnership would supply them.

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All sorts of boating paraphernalia

Boatjumble-icious A wonderful day was had at Beaulieu’s 2013 Boatjumble on 28 April. Following the cancellation of last year’s event due to dangerous high winds, all eyes were on the skies, but the weather remained dry and fine.

The star attraction was the world water speed record breaker, the K3 Bluebird, in which Sir Malcolm Campbell set no fewer than three world records between 1937 and 1938. The hydroplane powerboat was started up several times during

the day, wowing visitors with the roar of its powerful engine. It was displayed alongside Campbell’s famous land speed record breaker, the Sunbeam 350hp.

The Boatjumble attracted nearly 9,000 visitors, on a par with 2011.

Finishing touches from talented youths Following the Verwood Talented Youth Concert in March, the youngest performer Seren Stewart, helped organisers Pete and Ali Manley hand over a cheque for £800 to the Active

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Games for All group. These funds will go towards the finishing touches to the multi-use games area on Verwood recreation ground, such as seats and a CCTV camera.

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Equipment promise for Verwood Hub As construction on the new state-of-the-art 50-station gym extension at Verwood Hub nears completion, staff and clients are celebrating news of a donation.

Synergy Housing has provided £3,500 to purchase activity dance mats for children and adults. £10,000 has also been awarded by Awards for All for the Rehab Project, which will benefit GP referral clients. The Rehab project will start at the Hub in early June 2013 at the same time as the new gym extension is planned to open.

The Awards for All funding also covers the purchase of a defibrillator machine.

Jacqui Sainsbury, General Manager of Verwood Arts & Leisure Amenities, said: “We are very grateful to Synergy Housing for their funding of the dance mats. The donation, along with the Awards for All funding, means that we can expand our activities to help with the fitness of a wider range of clients from the Verwood area.”

For more information, visit the Hub or telephone 01202 828740.

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Charity of the Year

THE OSBORNE CENTRE Dear Readers, It’s Alan from the Osborne Centre, writing to you again from our branch at West Parley.

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t never ceases to amaze me just how our branch manages to survive financially in these days of cutbacks and restraint.

Money can be difficult to generate and because our running costs are in the region of £170,000 per annum, raising sufficient funds is crucial. As we are autonomous and unfortunately receive no local or national funding, we need to rely on the general public for financial support.

We have a great team of fundraisers who organise spring, summer, autumn and Christmas fairs, quiz evenings and theme nights throughout the year. New supporters are always welcome, so why not ring us to check our forthcoming events?

Teams coordinate street collections, often braving the great British weather, raising thousands of pounds for us. Last July we were fortunate when being chosen

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by Sainsbury’s Ferndown as their charity for the year, enabling regular collections at their store.

Another source of much needed revenue comes from our in-house shop called ‘Aladdin’s Cave’. Members and guests can browse its well-stocked shelves before buying that elusive article or gift that you’ve always wanted but never knew where to purchase.

All the donated items displayed for sale are of good quality and very reasonably priced. Why not visit us

to check it out or even donate that unwanted present, to help raise funds for our Centre.

The sky’s the limit for our brilliant supporters who raise money by getting sponsored.

Whether it’s jumping out of aeroplanes, running marathons, baking cakes or any of the other 1001 ideas that these wonderful people think up in order to help us, they can be assured that every penny raised supports local people with MS and their families.

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Congratulations - what a result!

New mayor for Verwood

Ferndown Junior Jitsu Club had a resounding success at the Jitsu Foundation Judo Championships in Birmingham on 27 April. Students scooped 11 Gold, 9 Silver, 6 Bronze, 6 Special Awards and 28 medals. To top off the medal rush, Scott Bishop also passed his 1st Kyu Brown Belt grading.

Freedom Parade

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An army regiment paraded through Wimborne on Sunday, 21 April. The Rifles were exercising their freedom of Wimborne Minster, granted to them by the Mayor Cllr John Burden in 2010.

The Freedom Parade started in Allenview Road car park and proceeded to the square where the mayor, by coincidence - Cllr John Burden again - made a welcome speech.

A new war memorial plaque was dedicated in Wimborne Minster.

Before leaving the town, the Bugles and Band sounded retreat with a music and marching display.

Verwood Town Council has revealed its new mayor elect: Cllr Peter Richardson.

An experienced town, district and Dorset county councillor, he was first elected to Verwood Town Council in 2007 and was deputy mayor in 2010 and again in 2012. He currently chairs the Plans Consultative committee and is a member of the town council’s Finance & General Purposes Committee.

Jo Taylor will be the deputy mayor. Both will take on their new roles on Monday, 20 May.

Aid, granted

Pictured is the outgoing Mayor of Verwood, Cllr Simon Dorset Gibson who presented grant aid cheques to East s Citizens Advice Bureaux, Forest FM, New Forest Citizen d Concert Advice Bureaux, Verwood Evergreen Club, Verwoo ime Brass, Verwood Friendship Club and Verwood Pantom April.

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round 60 Ashley Heath residents attended their parish council meeting to voice disapproval about investigations into whether the village green off Horton Road would be suitable for allotments.

Resident Nick Kenworthy said, “The Village Green is where my children learnt to ride their bikes, play football and just be children in a nice safe area and it should remain so for generations to come.”

Mr Ray Richards added that councillors should be listening to the local children and those who play in this field. He said, “We will never have an Ashley Heath United if they get rid of the last remaining footie ground.”

Cllr Ann Warman, chairman of the allotment sub committee who is heading the investigations said, “We have a statutory obligation to look for sites that could possibly be used for allotments. We are in the early stages of looking into this particular site and there is very little to report so far.”

Research by local residents revealed that the land is designated as a village green and development into allotments is prohibited.

The chairman of the parish council agreed to keep everyone informed of developments and would take into consideration all the useful work that had been conducted by local residents.

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Strawberry Fayre kick starts festival

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he week long Ferndown Festival starts on Saturday 22 June at 10am with the annual Strawberry Fayre at the Barrington Centre in Pennys Walk. There will be a host of indoor stalls, entertainment, and cream teas. Entrance: 50p, U14s free.

A Comedy Club at the Barrington Theatre on 28 June is also part of the festival and headlines Paul Tonkinson (BBC2’s Comedy Club).

In further celebration local restaurants will be running themed evenings.

Organized by Ferndown Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Ferndown Town Council, the Ferndown Festival is a first for the town and includes as its finalé the inaugural Pram Race from pub-to-pub on 29 June. Other events on that day include a French and Farmers Market from 10am with street entertainment and buskers.

The Pram Race promises to be fast and furious. Entrants will meet at the Old Thatch at Stapehill from 11am,

with the race starting at 1pm. Wimborne Road and Victoria Road will be closed with a rolling road block during the race, which ends at the White Heather.

Prize giving will be at 3pm at the Barrington Centre.

Wimborne Minster welcomes new mayor Cllr Andy Hampton is the new mayor elect for Wimborne Minster Town Council. He succeeds Cllr John Burden and took office on the evening of Tuesday 14 May. Cllr Andy Hampton said, “In 2001, my family and I set up a business in Wimborne Minster, at around the same time as moving to the town. Such was the welcome that I, my wife, Amelia, and two young children received that I knew immediately that Wimborne was

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a truly special town.” He added that he very quickly felt a sense of pride in the town and a sense of responsibility. He wanted the opportunity to give something back and became involved with the town council.

“People often comment that Wimborne has a certain ‘magic’ about it,” he said. “I could not agree more, but I also know that magic doesn’t happen without someone working behind the scenes to give it a helping hand. I aim to ensure Wimborne continues to enchant and delight both visitors and residents for the foreseeable future.”

Andy has been a town councillor since 2004. His hobbies include wind surfing, running, cycling and swimming.

Cllr Mrs Diann March will be his deputy.

5 years on John Thornton’s legacy still strong The wonderful work of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) continues.

Founded in 2008 by Linda and Pete Thornton following the death of their son John in Afghanistan in 2008, it supports young people’s ambitions.

A new book is due to be released to commemorate the fifth anniversary of John’s death.

‘Helmand: Diaries of Front-Line Soldiers’ is the publication of

John’s Afghanistan diaries. All royalties from sales will be split equally between the JTYAF and the Royal Marines Charitable Trust.

This book will, for the first time, offer an insight into the life that soldiers lead on operational deployment through the diaries of those who serve.

John was killed whilst on duty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, aged only 22. He came from Ferndown.

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Family fun in aid of strays The Strays of Greece Annual Family Fun Dog Show held at Mannington near Ringwood drew a record number of people on 28 April.

It opened with a grand parade of around 100 rescued Greek dogs all proudly wearing their green rosettes.

Lyn Purden, who

The winning family of dogs was the Robertson family

founded Strays of Greece said it was the best ever show and wonderful to see the former strays, she added, “We are so grateful to the hundreds of people who came and supported our work – at one time there were around 400 cars in the car park.”

The show raised a record £4536 for the charity,

which supports three shelters at Aegina, Athens and Thassos and 15 key sites with either food or veterinary costs.

Strays of Greece always welcome enquiries about adopting a Greek dog visit www.straysofgreece. org or enquiries can be made to Lyn Purden on 01425 478757.

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Relay for Life The annual Ferndown Relay For Life in aid of Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is on Saturday, 29 June starting at 12 noon. The 24-hour event will be held at Ferndown Leisure Centre. During the relay, participants take it in turns to walk around the track whilst listening to live music and joining in a wide range of family friendly activities including zorbing. Competitions between teams allows for a little friendly rivalry in attempts to win cups and prizes, and even in the pouring rain there’s no stopping the marathon party.

RELAY FOR LIFE organisers and supporters including star survivor five-year-old Charlotte Jackson (centre next to Buttons the bear) launch the 2013 relay © Jess Glass

MARTIN MCLEMAN

Martin McLeman has been appointed as the new headteacher for Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne Minster.

The current headteacher, Andy Puttock, will be leaving to become the principal of the British School of Beijing in China and Mr McLeman will take up his new post in September 2013.

He joins QE from Tewkesbury School in Gloucestershire, where he is currently deputy headteacher, but was also acting head there for a period in 2011.

Married to Sally, they have four children aged 14 to 21. His interests include golf, walking, skiing, music, art and theatre and counts himself fortunate to be one of the loyal fans of Newcastle United who have managed to cope with many years of disappointment.

On hearing of his appointment, Mr McLeman said, “I am completely blown away by this school; it is amazing and I could not be more impressed with what I have seen. It will be a huge privilege to lead the school through the next stage of its development and I am really looking forward to meeting all the staff, students, parents and wider community in the coming months.”

Carers drop in Are you a carer? If so, tea and biscuits are on offer at the United Reformed Church, 41 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge on the first Wednesday of every month.

There will be professionals on hand to answer your questions.

The next event is on Wednesday, 5 June from 10.30am-12.30pm.

For more details call Vicky on 023 8028 6342.

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King Prawn Curry

The Curry Garden NOT just another Indian restaurant

Samosa Tikka, Onion Bhaji and Dip

The Curry Garden not only creates award winning Indian cuisine, but it is also a Bangladeshi restaurant, offering a wide array of dishes where the master chefs create each and every dish to perfection. Review by Russell Harness

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y wife Claire and I visited one evening and received a very warm welcome from Jay, who owns the restaurant along with his brother Hum ‘H’. Originally from Bangladesh, the brothers came over to UK in the late 70s.

Their father, a successful master chef since the 60s, with many previous restaurants

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throughout the UK and the original owner of the Curry Garden, handed over the reins in 1997.

The Curry Garden is celebrating its 30th anniversary in this current location and has in that time built up a fantastic reputation for excellent Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine along with customer service that has contributed to a very loyal customer base, with many of the customers being sons, daughters and grandchildren of some of the original customers 30 years ago. The establishment is also a firm favourite for a number of celebrities including some of the members of the boy band, Take That.

One of the main aspects of the success of the Curry Garden is that the produce is responsibly sourced and the meat and poultry has come from the same supplier for the 30 years. “We always pay that little bit extra for our meat and poultry produce to ensure that the quality is that much better,” says Jay, “by using the same company we have full traceability of where our meat and poultry have originated, something that is very important to customers and myself. We want the taste of the produce to reflect the care and dedication we have put into making sure that the right ingredients are put together to make the Curry Garden eating experience one that customers will want to repeat.”

Whist we perused the menu we were treated to some complimentary poppadums with a variety of chutneys, one of which is the Curry Garden Special consisting of mint, mango, yoghurt , garlic, ginger and turmeric; a mix that blends very well together and is very moreish.

I chose the Onion Bhaji and Claire decided on the Vegetable Samosa for our starters, which we both thought were the best we had tasted. The bhaji came with a little salad but was light and delicately spiced, the samosas were also nicely spiced with light and crispy coating. Both starters were the perfect size to start and a perfect taster before moving onto the main course.

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Having been fans of Indian cuisine for years, we decided to try something a little different and opted for a couple of the Bangladeshi dishes. Claire chose the Prawn Deshi Saag Dal a nicely spiced mix of spinach combined with lentil and a touch of lemon juice, cooked in a delicate sauce with a selection of Bangladeshi herbs and spices with lots of garlic, onions and green peppers, served with Lemon Rice which complemented the delicacy of the dish perfectly. I opted for the rich and spicy Deshi Naarikell curry, made up from a coconut cream sauce blended with sliced ginger, cauliflower, red and yellow peppers, aubergines and mushrooms a superb selection of flavours all complemented with coriander and red chillies. The accompanying Pilau Rice with the flavour of the whole cloves added to the taste experience. As a final touch, we shared a dish of Mixed Vegetable Samba a warmly spiced mixture of cauliflower, potatoes, lentils and onions in a rich and satisfying sauce.

This was all washed down with a couple of glasses of Kingfisher Indian Lager that I would recommend.

We finished off with a coffee for me and a refreshing green tea for Claire.

Talking to Jay, we discovered plans for a Tapas style menu (known as Thaali) are being introduced in the coming months which will be an excellent addition to an already well-established restaurant and takeaway business. It almost goes without saying that Curry Garden is one of the most popular restaurants in town. Daily Special Lunch offer is only £7.95pp, and Banquet Nights are every Wednesday for only £14.95pp.

Having my first taste of Bangladeshi cuisine has now whetted my appetite to discover what other styles of cooking can be found that originate in the Indian subcontinent and I cannot wait to revisit the Curry Garden to explore the rest of the mouth-watering dishes that are on offer.

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High Five for Fordingbridge Yes it’s a high five for Fordingbridge. Not only is this feature showcasing the wealth of successful businesses in the town, but the mayor has achieved election for a fifth term in succession. The town really does deserve a high five! Join in the celebrations.

5th term for Fordingbridge Mayor In a unanimous show of support, Cllr Malcolm Connolly was re-elected as the Mayor of Fordingbridge for the fifth year running.

A resident in the town for 30 years, he became a councillor 10 years ago after being made redundant from a managerial position.

“I am immensely honoured to be elected as Fordingbridge Town Mayor for another year and to receive the unanimous support of my fellow councillors was an added bonus,” he said, adding that despite living in difficult times, Fordingbridge Town Council will continue to provide the services and amenities that its residents

have come to expect.

“Immediate plans involve the replacement of the public toilets at the recreation ground and further plans and designs are in place to build a new Sports Club and Pavilion,” he explained. “Talks are under way to ensure the Christmas lights and the summer flower baskets are adequately financed not only for this year, but, hopefully, for several years.

“My own personal aim this year,” he said, “is to encourage as many people as I can to volunteer to participate in helping other people. This could be visiting the frail and housebound or assisting with a youth movement, maybe

Awarded Best National Retailer 2011, Caxton Decor’s home improvement, hardware and DIY Centre offers everything you should require.

Possibly the most comprehensive selection of fabrics, wall coverings and soft furnishings in the area. Little Greene, Sanderson and Dulux paints are available from stock. Caxton Décor’s extensive hardware department, includes cookware, garden and general tools, glass, plumbing and timber.

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joining the local Lions or Rotary Club.

“All of our clubs and organisations could use help and in some circumstances it could be the difference between survival or extinction.

“I will be looking to encourage people to ‘give something back’ to our wonderful town.”

Deputy Mayor is Cllr David Price.

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Set within 40 acres of Dorset countryside bordering the county of Hampshire. Regional winners for South-East England 2012 (Practical Caravan). Fully serviced hard-standing pitches with hedges for privacy. Large camping field with excellent dog walks around the fields and leading to the local woods and village of Alderholt.

KEVIN IS THE PHILPOTT’S MAN

Feeling peckish? Kevin, (not Phil), will sort you right out. Philpott’s (you can see how the error could happen) is the perfect place for a portion of traditional fish and chips with a chilled drink to wash it down. Call in and meet Kevin for yourself. See advertisement for offers.

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MUSIC BUGS

Music Bugs classes are filled with instruments, props, puppets and lively songs. Jayne says, “We sing dance, and, most importantly, have fun in a relaxed environment. Our award winning classes are for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers and run in Fordingbridge, Verwood, Downton, Salisbury and Hordle throughout the week.”

Contact Jayne on 0844 578 1042 or e mail Jayne@ Musicbugs.co.uk for details or to book your FREE trial session.

BRIAN’S KITCHENS

“At Brian’s Kitchens my aim first and foremost is customer satisfaction, ensuring the room is designed to suit the customers’ needs, not what is easiest for the designer. The kitchen whether large or small is the hub of most homes, I like to make the best use of space using innovative ideas and designs.”

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PILGRIMS VETERINARY PRACTICE

Pilgrims is a modern practice with traditional values that offers you comprehensive veterinary services for all the animals in your family. With a progressive and enthusiastic team, Pilgrims is dedicated to providing the highest level of care for your pet, equine or farmyard friend.

BRIDGES COFFEE & DINING

For a warm welcome, friendly service and fresh, home-cooked food pop into Bridges Coffee & Dining. A traditional English breakfast is available all day, and includes delicious New Forest farm sausages. And with coffee and cake, toasties and fish and chips on the menu, you’ll find whatever you fancy.

Whippet racing and other dogs In the summer months the Whippet Racing Club can be found at Fordingbridge sports/recreation ground on a Wednesday morning from 11am and on a Sunday morning from 10.30am.

Everyone welcome. Whether you are the owner of a whippet, a terrier or a lurcher, if your dog likes to have a run then the club is happy to oblige.

Organiser, Doreen Hopkins says, “We are small in number but are a very friendly group of likeminded people. We do have our own Facebook page under Fordingbridge Whippet Racing Club.

“I always advise owners to contact me if they are considering joining us to check that we will definitely be there as sometimes some of our members travel to other clubs to race their dogs and we need to have enough people attending to pay the weekly ground fee.”

New owners are more than welcome to attend the first two sessions without paying a joining fee enabling them to decide if they want to continue.

After that a joining fee and weekly charge to race is payable. Anyone interested can call Doreen on 02392 486 578, or message her through the Facebook page.

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BUSINESS COMMUNITY UNITY - FORDINGBRIDGE FEATURE business community unity

Vet Practices seek public help for answers to New Forest kidney toxin While media coverage of the New Forest’s mystery dog toxin has dwindled of late, the number of questions from dog owners has not.

Do we know yet what the toxin is? Do we know where or how dogs are picking it up? Is it safe to walk dogs in the New Forest?

At Pilgrims, despite being in the heart of the New Forest, we are lucky not to have dealt with any cases, which have led to the death of around seven dogs. We are, however advised by the leading medical veterinary specialists at Winchester’s Anderson Moores to remain vigilant. Early detection, by means of a blood sample, is the key to successful treatment. All cases have in common a skin lesion to the face or limbs alongside developing lethargy and perhaps vomiting as a result of severe acute kidney failure.

As vets, we are not unused to dealing with acute kidney failure. Many everyday toxins can similarly poison our pets, including raisins, grapes, lilies, anti-freeze, bacteria such as Leptospirosis (preventable by yearly vaccination), and common anti-inflammatory drugs.

Such cases are usually sporadic, making the recent cluster of cases from the Fordingbridge area highly significant.

Tests so far carried out by human and veterinary experts on both sides of the Atlantic have ruled out many bacterial, heavy metal, inorganic and organic causes in both the environment and tissue samples. Further tests are ongoing.

What we do know is that there have been no further cases since early April. We also know that in relation to the high number of dogs walked in the New Forest every day, the number affected is fortunately very low.

As residents of the area, we may still have no answers as to the safety of our favourite dog walks but we can help in the investigation. Go to www.aht.org.uk/ newforestdogdeaths to get involved and help in our search for answers.

Nikki Bentley BSc BVetMed MRCVS Partner, Pilgrims Veterinary Practice

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SPECTACULAR FLORAL CARPET AND FLORAL EXTRAVAGANZA The ancient parish church of Fordingbridge nestles in the Avon Valley between ‘Chase and Forest’ and is holding a spectacular event this summer.

Situated in Fordingbridge, an old market town known as ‘the western gateway’ to the centuries old royal hunting ground of the New Forest, the church is built on a Saxon site, now mainly C13th. It has a unique half hammer beamed chapel roof and many interesting features.

Well worth a visit in itself, it also boasts a 75 foot floral carpet surrounded with floral extravaganzas once a year. The theme it will depict this year is, ‘On the move…’.

In addition to this floral feast, which takes place on Saturday 6 July and Sunday

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7 July, there will be transport displays in the churchyard, together with stalls on the Saturday. Lunches and teas will be served all day.

You can also climb up the sturdy tower for a panoramic tour of Fordingbridge, old and new. Have a go at bell ringing, and see the famous ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ close up.

The event opens between 10am and 5pm. There is no entry fee to the church and displays and car parking is ample and free.

You will find the parish church of St Mary the Virgin situated in the southern end of the town on the Fordingbridge to Alderholt Road, the B3078.

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FORDINGBRIDGE FEATURE - BUSINESS COMMUNITY UNITY

HOME AT SEVENTY ONE

After a successful and remarkable first year, Home at Seventy One have now embraced a variety of local crafts people to offer their services and products including jewellery, pottery, cushions, lampshades and much more. Home at Seventy One also source furniture and offer a very competitive painting service. Stock changes frequently.

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ALLENBROOK NURSING HOME Part of Fordingbridge community life since 1989, Allenbrook has always offered a warm welcome to local residents in need of care and support. With 39 individual rooms, spacious living areas and an extensive patio overlooking beautiful gardens, the Home provides perfect surroundings for either a short respite break or as a permanent residence. Daily social activities, visiting musical entertainment and delicious home-cooked food mean that every day is different.

“With family and friends able to visit at any time, we hope that good food, good care and good company make for good living!”

A traditional family business established for nearly 50 years offering personal service to all customers.

A comprehensive range of parts and accessories by major leadings brands are stocked for all makes of car including Fram filters, NGK plugs, Autoglym products and oils from Morris lubricants and Millers oils

C HARRISON & SON

C Harrison & Son is a long-established family business. They now stock an exclusive range of Belgian chocolates, hand picked and wrapped to your own individual taste.

FORUM FRAMERS

Established for over 25 years, this family run business has been in Fordingbridge for 10 years. Forum Framers provide a bespoke service and can frame anything from a much-loved teddy bear to a sports shirt.

Library events Fordingbridge Library has organised the following events for local people:

23 May: free taster sessions in crochet and dowsing from 10am-12.30pm.

Places are limited.

10 June: one day workshop on applique collage, 10am-1pm. The cost is £12 with another £3 payable on the day for materials.

Booking for both events is essential on 01425 657524.

Regular events at the library include: A police drop-in beat surgery: the first Wednesday of the month 10.3011.30am where questions and advice are available from Fordingbridge’s friendly PC and PCSO.

Knit and knatter group: for knitters, fortnightly on Thursday afternoons 2-4pm.

New Forest Disability Information Service: second Wednesday of each month, offering free, impartial, disability related information, advice and guidance.

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Verwood’s MUGA officially opened The Mayor of Verwood, Cllr Simon Gibson officially opened the new multi-use games area (MUGA) on 4 May

...“It was a triumph of persistence, a triumph of community spirit and a triumph of hard work.”

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nstalled on the recreation ground, the MUGA is proving popular with all ages and also with the less able who are able to access the area with their wheelchairs.

Active Games For All (AGFA) planned and fund raised for the MUGA which cost over £100,000.

Verwood Town Council funded £50,000 and AGFA raised the remainder by grant support from The Veolia Environmental Trust, Synergy Housing Trust, Christchurch & East Dorset District Council, their own fundraising and funds donated by others.

Chairman, Angela Daymond, explained that once Verwood Town Council offered up to £50,000 in matchfunding, grant providers previously unable to help had a change of heart.

She said, “We are delighted at the way the project has come together so quickly with their help.” She also thanked all the clubs, societies and local residents who had contributed with donations and said, “Thank you Verwood for believing in us.”

The mayor, a founder member of AGFA, said in his speech, “It was a triumph of persistence, a triumph of community spirit and a triumph of hard work.”

A fanfare by Verwood Concert Brass preceded the cutting of the ribbon and Rossgarth Junior footballers gave a demonstration on how to use the new facility.

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Photographs from top left: PREPARING TO CUT THE RIBBON OPENING SPEECH Angela Daymond, AGFA chairman TRIUMPH FOR VERWOOD The Mayor of Verwood, Cllr Simon Gibson ROSSGARTH JUNIORS Back row l-r Scott Hathaway, Rossgarth U5s assistant manager; Jonathon Witt, manager U5s; MUGA movers and shakers Lyn Ledger, Angela Daymond, Mayor Cllr Simon Gibson, Marilyn Whatmore, Jean Hazel and Earnest Whatmore; Rossgarth U7 manager Richie Sanyal with Rossgarth Juniors in the foreground FANFARE Verwood Concert Brass

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East Dorset celebrates as being one of the safest places to live

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ast Dorset has ranked as one of the Top 20 Most Peaceful Local Authority Areas in England and Wales, 2013 in the inaugural UK Peak Index (UKPI). Its score compares favourably at 1.268, putting it in fourth place. Top was Broadland

1.164, 2nd was Three Rivers 1.239, third was South Cambridgeshire 1.264.

Cllr Barbara Manuel, Lead Member for Community at East Dorset District Council, said: “This survey has shown what everyone who lives here already knows – that

East Dorset is an extremely safe place to live. I think this is down to the fact that the police, the council, Home Watch and many other organisations work closely with members of the community to deal with any safety concerns before they become an issue.”

Dorset County Council also announced that the levels of crime and disorder throughout the county had plummeted. The biggest fall was in criminal damage, which saw a reduction of about 30 per cent across the county compared with the previous year.

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Floral joy N

icky Heal gave the ladies of Ringwood Floral Decoration Society a wonderful afternoon at their monthly meeting. He not only created beautiful arrangements, but told them of his life as the owner of a flower shop, a very competitive flower arranger and life on his parents’ farm.

He has won many prizes for Nicky with his his work and will stunning arrangements be entering the National Show in Bournemouth, which takes place at the Bournemouth International Centre from the 11-13 July.

He demonstrated how he weaves natural plant material into wonderful shapes (including a large swan to be used at the Flower Festival at Wells Cathedral this year). He also had with him hand-woven hats, baskets, sheep and chickens. These were incorporated into his designs with flowers ranging from antique pink carnations through white roses arranged in a spiral, to green chrysanthemums arranged in pairs. His finale was a group of three spiral spikes to which he attached yellow tulips and green anthurium in an ultra modern design. Following applause, a vote of thanks was given by Mrs Audrey Pocock.

Next meeting is on Thursday, 30 May, - a demonstration by Carol Stables: ‘Thank heaven for little girls’. New members and visitors are welcome at Greyfriars Hall at 2.15pm. Contact Jenny Davies 01425 474391

Barbecue hazards as weather warms up In 2012, Dorset Fire and Rescue Service attended 241 cooking related fires; these could have been easily avoided if more people were aware of basic cooking safety outdoors.

Kate Home, Dorset Fire and Rescue’s Safety Manager said: “As we approach the summer months, we see a rise in fires where people have left disposable barbecues or even camp fires unattended. These then spread to gorse and heath and can be extremely difficult to fight. If you are using disposable barbecues, please make sure you extinguish them fully and dispose of them properly. Barbecues should not be used near or on public benches or any other potential fuel for a fire.”

u When using a gas barbecue with a gas bottle, always check the connections with a leak detecting solution after hooking up a new bottle. u Pay attention to the proximity of flammable materials. Do not cook too closely to combustibles. u When using charcoal, always check to see that there is an ash catcher in place before lighting the barbecue, to stop hot embers dropping down and starting a fire on the shelf or surface below. u Do not attempt to barbecue or use an open fire when it is windy.

Hot embers blown from a cooking fire can start a heath, woodland or house fire.

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u Educate your children so they know that they cannot play near a barbecue – it is an invitation for a serious injury. u Make sure that the barbecue is completely out before you leave it unattended.

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Bloomin’ brilliant There will be over £800 worth of prizes in this year’s Ferndown in Bloom competition sponsored and supported by Haskins Garden Centre.

mags4dorset will be sponsoring the Business, Retail, Commercial and Public House category once again, with a prize of a half page of advertising worth £350.

Other main categories are Best Front Garden, Best Park Home or Sheltered Accommodation Garden, Patio or Balcony and Best First Time Entrant. These will be judged after the closing date of 6 July.

The Tallest Sunflower contest, sponsored for the third year running by mags4dorset, and Best New Allotment (new category) both have a closing date of 31 August.

New to the competition this year will be a

photographic category, where people in the area will be able to submit images that capture the beauty of the Ferndown area.

Entries can be delivered to the town council offices.

Full information will be available from The Haskins Garden Centre at Longham where General Manager Simon Morris says they hope to offer useful horticultural advice to anyone wishing to win the trophies and added, “We are delighted to have the opportunity to again support the Ferndown In Bloom competition and we look forward to hosting the presentation event in the autumn.”

For further information and competition details visit www. haskins.co.uk/ferndowninbloom

INSPIRATION: past winner of the tallest sunflower competition

SpringintoSummer PETUNIA

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ay is a great gardening month and probably the last month you can plan for summer colour in the garden.

A great plant, perfect for containers and hanging baskets and a good choice for instant colour, is the pretty petunia. It can flower all summer long, providing you deadhead regularly, and comes in a variety of colours to suit any garden palette. Petunias are also available in different blooms including single, double, ruffled or smooth petals. They can be striped, veined or solid in colour and most sold today are hybrids developed for specific design purposes such as fragrance.

They need full sun and can’t tolerate frost but can grow in a wide range of soils and thrive in multipurpose compost when planted in containers.

For more inspiration - and because it’s one of the best garden shows in the world and is celebrating its Centenary this year - you could always visit the Chelsea Flower Show (21-25 May). At Chelsea, you will see garden designs and planting ideas for all budgets and all spaces.

Whatever garden you have, watering and weeding are the key watchwords for May. It’s essential to water newly planted fruit trees, roses and shrubs regularly, to help their root systems get established. Top watering tips include: every time you plant something, water it in well, make a moat of soil round newly planted plants so that water doesn’t run off and goes to the roots, water pots and containers so that water appears right to the top of the pot and get a water butt. With just one £50 National Garden Gift Voucher you can buy and fit a water butt that will provide you with water for the garden in an environmentally friendly way and on a regular basis.

Keeping on top of garden maintenance is crucial in May. Here are some jobs you should be thinking about - and keep an eye out at your local garden centre for other spring related tasks and tips as part of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) ‘Spring into Summer’ campaign: >> Plant out seedlings and young plants >> Watering and weeding >> Start spraying roses to stop black spot and mildew >> Fast growing hedges will need a trim >> Plant hanging baskets and containers >> Plant salad leaf seeds >> Tie up climbers >> Feed spring bulbs for next year >> Plant out tomatoes >> Mow the lawn

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INTERVIEW

Business Community Unity - Sports & Fitness

Laurence Jones

talks to

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LJ - Do you think you’ve got to make any changes to your formations or strategy now you’re in the Championship, or do you think you’ll stick to what’s got you this far?

EH - I think we might make tweaks; we might change things slightly. I think you always want to evolve and get better and find another edge on your opponent. The minute you stand still and keep to things that you’ve always done, it’s a recipe for disaster so we’ll always continue looking to see how we can improve.

LJ - Who do you feel might be your biggest challenge in the Championship and why?

EH - That’s a difficult question, because a lot of the Championship clubs won’t be confirmed as Championship clubs at this moment. I’d say that you could pick one of twenty odd teams, because if you look at the majority of them, they’ve all played in the Premier League, so that’s how strong they’re going to be.

LJ - Do you think being from the area adds to your passion to see the team succeed?

EH - I wouldn’t say it’s added, I’ve always had the same motivation and the same desire within me to succeed and do well, but this certainly means a lot more to me because I’ve had an affinity with the club now for such a long time, coming through the youth team.

LJ - Have you got a message for the fans who have supported you so far?

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LJ - Congratulations on securing the Cherries’ promotion into the Championship. What are your hopes for the next season?

EH - Our hopes are to try and consolidate us and the Championship. It’s a really difficult league and there are a lot of big clubs in there this year, a lot of money, a lot of budgets and we’re going to probably be one of the smallest clubs in the division, so it’s going to be a big task, but to be able to consolidate ourselves at that level will be the target.

LJ - What would you say has helped you rise from relegation zone to the Championship?

EH - This season, a mixture of things really. Our first aim was to unite the team and prove the team spirit of the squad. I have to say we did that pretty quickly because we’ve got such a good group of players and they’ve got such good mentalities. We’ve got a really talented squad and I think that with the players that we have, winning games was only a matter of time.

LJ - Have you got any plans to add to the squad?

EH - Not immediately, but once we get news on our budget and what we can and can’t do, then we’ll certainly be looking. I wouldn’t want to bring a host of players and make wholesale changes. It’d be little tweaks - we’d try and get maybe a couple of quality players in who could make a difference for our squad.

LJ - You’ve had a career both on and off the field – do you still enjoy playing from time to time?

EH - I play five-a-side once a week with my mates, it’s actually quite competitive. I don’t think you lose that competitive spirit – you want to win. I still love the game and I still miss playing, but unfortunately my body would not enable me to do that now, but still I’m able to have some fun.

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EH - I think the message to them would be a massive thank you for all the support that they’ve given, not just from me but the whole team.

Home and away, they’ve been like an extra man for us in certain games.

They supported the team even during a couple of bad results. It is absolutely key, when you’re fighting for the top end of the league, that your fans stay loyal.

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WE ARE GOING UP!

ries celebrated A few days after this interview, the Cher top bus open ‘We Are Going Up!’ in style with an the bus left as e rout parade on 28 April. Fans lined the nemouth Bour ugh Goldsands Stadium and travelled thro ded crow was h ending its journey at the Square, whic with thousands of well wishers.

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Now that summer is here, everyone’s getting in the sporting spirit – and why not join them? Taking up a new sport or activity is a great way to keep mentally and physically fit, make new friends and – most importantly – have a lot of fun along the way. Here are some suggestions to get you in the mood.

Get in line!

There is going to be a rare opportunity to join an absolute beginner’s line dance class in Alderholt Village Hall starting Tuesday, 4 June.

Please see advert for more details. This can be the start with other beginners of a regular exercise activity that is fun and gives you a great social life. Everyone welcome.

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Stephen Lamberth’s school of Tae Kwon-Do is moving from the Verwood Leisure Centre after twelve-and-a-half years, following the Leisure Centre’s closure.

After 23 May, the school will be conducting its Thursday evening lessons at St Michael’s Church Hall.

On Sunday evenings, classes will take place at the Verwood Hub after 2 June.

The club has grown in strength and has had a core membership of over 200 students. Since it started at Verwood Leisure Centre in 2000, it has had some 85 students achieve a black belt – no mean feat as it takes on average 4 years to gain this belt.

The staff all know that starting from scratch can be daunting – they’ve been there. Although

you’ll be starting off as a beginner, existing students will make you feel at ease. If you’ve tried martial arts before and thought it was not for you then you have not tried this one - it really is great fun.

An open session will be hosted at the Verwood Hub on Sunday, 2 June. If you are a beginner you are most welcome. Any new students will receive a FREE MONTH’s training. If you decide that it is not for you after the month that is fine there is no catch - it is a free month.

Tae Kwon-Do is the single most exciting of the martial arts. It is dynamic, fun, social and looks spectacular when executed well. So what do you have to lose? Come along and give it a FREE try. Call Stephen Lamberth on 01202 829012 to book your place.

Magpies 2012-13 season review While a 12th place finish in the Southern League Division One South & West table may seem only a modest achievement, it was a sign of progress as Wimborne Town FC had finished second from bottom the previous two season.

Crucially 2012-13 can be seen as the season the Magpies firmly established themselves as a Southern League side able to compete at this level of the nonleague game.

Wimborne pulled off some good results including a double over a Swindon Supermarine side which went on to qualify for the play offs. But local rivals and eventual champions Poole Town

proved to be a bugbear as they beat the Magpies both home and away in the League.

In the second half of the campaign the Magpies defence became solid and reluctant to concede goals. By the same token the early season flurry of goals, which saw five goals being scored on two occasions, began to dry up, only to be rectified in the final four games.

Wimborne reached their third Dorset Senior Cup Final in four seasons, but were beaten 4-1 by Poole. But the Magpies did achieve success against the Dolphins with a 3-0 victory in the Red Insure Cup back in November.

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local Cowardly attack on elderly woman Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 80s was attacked in her own home in Hinton Martell near Wimborne.

Two men broke in at 9.30pm on Thursday, 2 May. When the woman

called for help, she was assaulted and sustained minor injuries. Her handbag, some personal items and jewellery were stolen.

Detective Constable Andy Brix, of Bournemouth and Poole CID, said it was a cowardly and vicious attack.

An e-fit of one of the men the police would like to speak to has been released. They would also like to talk to the drivers of a small white car and a silver Mercedes

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seen in the area so they can be eliminated from enquiries.

Both offenders are white and in their 20s, one of slim build, tall with pale blue or grey eyes. The other is slightly shorter.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101 quoting 02:504 or call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 (mobile phone tariffs may apply).

E-fit image released by the police

Gold standard skate park destination An extension to the popular BMX and skate park at Potterne Park in Verwood opened on 12 May with a skate jam. The new facilities cater for beginners as well as experienced users. LED flood and feature lighting has been added, plus an integral youth shelter. Combined with the already well-used existing dirt track, bowl and speaker system, the park will become a gold standard destination. The extended facility was funded via contributions from the Heathland Mitigation Fund, East Dorset PACT (Partners and Communities Together) and Synergy Housing and was project managed by East Dorset District Council’s Countryside Management Service. Cllr Lucy Clark, Chairman of EDDC officially opened the extension.

Martyn Underhill in West Moors Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill will speak at the West Moors Home Watch AGM on 12 June 2013. The meeting will be held in the West Moors Memorial Hall in Station Road at 7pm.

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in & around the area

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

WHAT’S ON

Globetrotters. Take a journey at the Priest’s House Museum, Wimborne to explore transport and travel with fun art and craft activities for all the family. There will also be trails, quizzes and much, much more.

Admission £2.

1 June 8pm–10pm

24 May–26 May

Bournemouth 7s festival is here! Bournemouth Sports Club, Chapelgate, East Parley, Christchurch, Dorset. Bournemouth 7s is an action packed bank holiday weekend filled with enthralling sport, live music and awe-inspiring entertainment. £30 - £180. Call 01202 545630 for more information.

Are you a Mastermind? You don’t have to be for Ferndown Barrington Centre’s Big Quiz. With popular local quizmaster Mike Pomeroy in charge.

The ticket price of £5 pp includes entertainment on the stage and a ‘quizmaster’s supper’ (Teams of 4 only).

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24 May–31 May

The second annual Bournemouth Festival of Words will take place in venues across the town. It will offer everyone with a love of words the opportunity to take part in workshops, competitions and talks. The festival will be officially launched by the Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor Phil Stanley-Watts, at a Writers Networking Event on Friday 24 May and will kick off a week of events including writers workshops, a poetry slam, heritage walk and a flash fiction slam.

LIVING CRAFTS - Be Inspired. A chance to watch artists and craftspeople demonstrate their skills and an opportunity to ask where you too could acquire them. Christchurch Priory Church, Christchurch. 10am - 4pm.

Admission free (donations to the Church)

7-9 June

Wimborne Folk Festival. Three days of folk and family fun.

9 June 2pm

24 May–20 June 10am–4pm daily

Summer at the Hayloft - CADArts Collective Exhibition of locally made arts and crafts at 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch. Admission free.

26 May 3pm

Bournemouth Symphony Benevolent Fund’s annual concert at Lighthouse, Poole with dynamic Welsh conductor Owain Arwel Hughes. The benevolent fund responds to request for financial support from musicians affected by illness or injury, enabling a quicker return to work than might otherwise be the case. Tickets £9-£31. Box office 0844 406 8666.

30 May

30 May 10am–4pm (last entry 3pm)

DJ School at the Verwood Hub. Suitable for 11-15 years, max ten places.

DJ and music producer Del Storey gigs across the globe under the artist’s name DELimentary. A DJ for 26 years, Del’s style of mixing on four decks has won him many fans. In this session, he will show you the very basics of mixing and playing music to a crowd. 1.30-4.30pm, £5.

Band day at the Sovereign Shopping Centre. Local five piece band iCandi will be in the Sovereign Shopping Centre giving shoppers the chance to have a boogie to the bands eclectic repertoire of rock, pop and blues covers from the sixties right up to date. Call 01202 777111 for more information.

9 June

The first Kingston Lacy Running Festival, sponsored by Scott Sports, offers something for runners of all levels including a 5k and 10k run, a half marathon, and a family fun run with medals awarded to each finisher, as well as prizes from the Scott Sports running range. Call 01202 883402 for more information.

12 June 10.30am

Joint communion services led by Rev D Drapper at Stuckton Church, followed by tea/coffee and biscuits. All welcome.

25-29 June 7.30pm

Wimborne Musical Theatre presents “Anything Goes” at the Tivoli Theatre.

Tickets £15. Call box office on 01202 885566.

22–29 June

Ferndown Festival begins with the Strawberry Fayre at the Barrington Centre, Ferndown. French Market/Farmers’ Market and the inaugural Pram Race on 29 June. If you haven’t entered a team, do so now. Call Linda on 07955 699371. See Ferndown Festival details earlier in the magazine.

29-30 June

A weekend of folk music with a variety of acts on Poole Quay.

Email info@folkonthequay.co.uk for more information.

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Beaulieu’s got bite : Jaws actor Richard Kiel visits the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu on 26 May for the BOND IN MOTION exhibition. Richard will be accompanied by Blanche Ravelec, who played his love interest Dolly in MOONRAKER. You will be able to find them in the BOND IN MOTION exhibition, inside the National Motor Museum for periods between 1030am and 4pm.

Remembering Sam at the Gunstone Gathering Marking the death of Sam Gunstone, who was tragically killed on the A31 in May 2010, tickets for the Gunstone Trust’s inaugural mini-fest, the Gunstone Gathering, are now on sale. The familyfriendly music mini-fest takes place on Saturday 1–Sunday 2 June at Wimborne

Fun and games around the fountain!

Hinton Martell Village Fete is on 29 June - come and experience fun and games around the fountain!

Family dog show aids disabled The Riding for the Disabled Association will be holding its annual Family Dog Show at Homeland Farm, Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross on Saturday,

Football Club. Weekend tickets include camping and free entry for accompanied under 14s*. Weekend tickets that include camping are now on sale priced £20.

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Events include a dog show, vintage VWs, maypole dancing and a cookery demonstration. Proceeds are to be shared between the church and the village hall. For further details e-mail Rachel at racheljon@btinternet.com 22 June starting at 1pm. There will be classes for puppies (at least 6months old) to veterans, rescued dogs, gun dogs, hounds, together with fancy dress for dogs (handlers 16 years or under), best trick, waggiest tail, among the usual fun classes. For further details call 01202-824633.

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Monthly Horoscopes The popular television personality and presenter, Russell Grant, is back this month with your horoscope for

May 2013

ARIES 21 March–20 April As the month matures, you will learn to see the openings and opportunities that seem to be invisible for so many people around you. So that’s the time to launch a personal crusade, put your innermost feelings into words or take an unusual and unorthodox approach to someone who has been a thorn in your flesh for far too long. The end of May brings a slight setback but because you’re thinking positively you will see this as just another great opportunity!

TAURUS 21 April–21 May Showing off your artistic talent on or around the 8th will yield impressive results.

There’s a good chance you will earn money from your creative endeavours. Repaying a debt will be difficult in the days surrounding the 25th. Take this opportunity to assess what you owe, and devise a plan for repaying your creditors. The sooner you face the truth of this situation, be easier you will sleep. As the month comes to a close, you’ll be tempted to take a short trip out of town. Do it; a nearby relative will be happy to see you and catch up on old times.

GEMINI 22 May–21 June Tiptoe around an authority figure at mid-month; this executive isn’t in the mood to entertain any of your bright ideas. A business or romantic partnership will undergo a critical change in the final days of May. You won’t be able to delude yourself about your partner’s shortcomings any longer. Facing the truth will be painful but therapeutic. Fortunately, a trusted friend will help heal your broken heart. There are plenty more fish in the sea.

CANCER 22 June–23 July A writing project brings you great pleasure in mid-May. This is the perfect time to write a short story, memoir, or screenplay. Words will flow from you like a mighty river. Breaking a bad habit will be difficult but rewarding in the final days of May. Steer clear of a well intentioned friend who doesn’t want you to change your ways. When you fall prey to temptation, write about it in your journal. This will help you exorcise any demons that threaten to drag you down.

LEO 24 July–23 August Take care to always look your best this month, especially in the days surrounding the 10th, when you will be interviewed for a television show or magazine article. A romantic relationship experiences some bumps and bruises in the second half of the month. You will decide to make up or break up for good in the last days of May. Whatever choice you make, you’ll place greater emphasis on your friendships, understanding just how important platonic relationships are to your emotional health.

VIRGO 24 August–23 September Don’t worry if you’re turned away from an educational or cultural organisation. An influential friend will reverse the decision, helping you draw on its considerable resources. Besides, you’re just as talented as the other members of group.

By the middle of May, you’ll be one of the most respected members. You might even be offered a leadership position. The closing days of May will prompt you to rearrange your household. It’s even possible you will decide to move to a new home. A neighbour or relative will help you find a more suitable living situation. You’re better off moving to a bustling city that affords plenty of cultural diversions.

LIBRA 24 September–23 October A handsome inheritance, legal settlement, or insurance payment will help you buy some beautiful artwork, clothing, and furniture. Forgo fleeting fashions for elegant works that will afford a lifetime of pleasure. Distressing news about a relative’s health will arrive at the end of the month.

Take this opportunity to band together with your kin, so that the patient gets optimal care.

Recovery will be swift if you work together in a spirit of harmony.

SCORPIO 24 October–22 November A surprising love affair, engagement, or marriage will be revealed on or around the 10th. This exciting turn of events renews your faith in true love. You might even be inspired to make a serious commitment of your own. A source of income dries up quite suddenly at the end of the month. There won’t be much money available for leisurely pursuits. Fortunately, you’ve always been very resourceful. Finding inexpensive ways to amuse yourself will be relatively easy for you. In the meantime, tell your friends you are looking for work. Who you know is more important than what you know as May draws to a close.

SAGITTARIUS 23 November–21 December A plum assignment will arrive on or around the 10th; making you glad you took a break when you could. Your new job will involve art, music, or luxury goods. Don’t worry if you don’t have any experience in this field. Your energy and enthusiasm will make up for your lack of knowledge. Resist the urge to change your look toward the end of the month. This is not a good time for a radical overhaul of image or style. Focus instead on developing a healthier self image. Embrace your most attractive qualities instead of despairing over your minor flaws. There’s no cosmetic in the world like confidence. Model your behaviour after an unconventional sex symbol you’ve always admired.

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CAPRICORN 22 December–20 January By the middle of the month your daily life will undergo a radical change. You might be inspired to write a book or compose a song. Let your creativity run wild! An embarrassing secret could come to light in the days surrounding the 25th. Be careful about whom you trust with personal information. Keep your journals under lock and key, and strengthen your computer passwords. You don’t want any sensitive emails fall into the wrong hands.

AQUARIUS 21 January–19 February Mid-May will be a tremendously romantic time for you. If you’re single, you will meet someone special at a book club, writing class, or debate society. If you are already in a relationship, take up a hobby with your amour. Having a shared interest will reignite your passion for each other.

Your social circle experiences some upheaval toward the end of May, when one of your friends moves away.

PISCES 20 February–20 March Spend more time at home throughout the middle of May. Focusing on your family will ease some of your restless energy. The final days of the month will be stressful. It will feel as if everyone is blaming you for things beyond your control. Be ready to defend yourself.

The more documentation you have of how you’ve dealt with this problem, the better off you’ll be. If you’re released from a position, take heart. This will give you more time for the creative projects you’ve been longing to launch.

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Volkswagen Up! Government cuts have forced James Bond to scrap his Aston Martin DB5 – so what should he replace it with? I suspect the secret agent – who now favours low-cost city cars - would sell his last shot of Vodka Martini for the Volkswagen up! Why? Because the entry-level Take up! threedoor trim only costs £8,095 and is fantastic (just ask Q). Strengths include the sure-footed chassis, nicely weighted steering, and comfortable ride, which make chasing baddies a pleasure. It also has a 1.0-litre petrol engine that could propel 007 to 62mph in 14.4 seconds. Not fast, but fast enough for the class. More importantly for the cash-strapped spy, it averages 62.8mpg and manages 72.4mpg on the extra-urban cycle. These figures are impressive for the money. It can also be taxed for only £20 per-year as its emissions are lower than Bond’s morale after ditching his beloved Aston Martin. And there is more good news. The three-door up! has a respectable 251-litre cargo capacity that can be increased to 951-litres by folding the rear seats flat. It therefore has plenty of space for Bond’s fancy suits and clever gadgets.

And that brings us to a potential problem.

007 loves gadgets as they help him stop baddies taking over the world and ruining everyone’s day.

So, what a pity that the Take up! is basic compared to his previous cars. As such it has power steering, an immobiliser, and CD player but very little else.

Bond could, however, borrow money from one of his countless girlfriends and buy the mid-spec Move up! trim. This adds electric front windows, air-conditioning, and an electronic stability program that makes cornering safer. All from £9,200. The High up! - which starts at £10,665 – also has alloy

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wheels, electric mirrors, and Bluetooth. All are available with three or five doors, the latter being more practical thanks to the easier rear access and slightly larger seat-down cargo capacity. But whichever trim Bond chooses it is guaranteed to make him smile like a mission to chase supermodels around a five-star hotel. After all, the Volkswagen up! is one of the best city cars on the market thanks to its rock-solid build quality, confident handling, practicality and low running costs. But Bond still pines for his old Aston Martin.

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The Ringwood Town Council’s recommendations are entirely separate from East Dorset and are submitted to New Forest District Council (NFDC) in Hampshire.

To rectify this error, we have reported the Ringwood planning applications again, this time giving the NFDC planning decisions. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Folding Bicycle £50. Golf Clubs, Bag and Trolley £45. West Moors, 01202 890177

Good condition Mahogany effect oval pedestal table and 6 high back chairs. 38” wide x 63 “ closed. Concealed leaf extends 86”. £215. Christchurch, 01202 487465

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West Moors, 01202 875774 Floor standing fan 16” diameter £12. Oak Piano Stool Padded seat. £20. West Moors, 01202 890097

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Nostalgic look back. Dr Who, UFO Canon. £90 ONO. 01202 891492

Philips DVD 5.1 Home Theatre System. Very good quality. £40 ONO. Wimborne, 01202 891492.

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Lined. £50 each. Verwood, 01202 826153 Gents 5 Speed Bike excellent condition. Verwood Ladies 5 speed Bike excellent condition. £50 each. Verwood, 01202820731

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Wimborne, 01202 848686 Coalport Cottages set of 3. One limited edition. Also, one tea bowl and saucers – 16th Century from Nanking Cargo. £270. Golf Clubs gents left handed full set. By Browning, inc bag, etc.

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Experienced Conveyancing Team in Verwood Harold G Walker is delighted to announce a new face in the Conveyancing Department.

Sue Gardiner, who is one of the firm’s most experienced Residential Conveyancers, is now based in Verwood.

Sue had spent 13 years at Harold G Walker’s Bournemouth office before relocating to Broadstone for two years and she says she’s very happy to be in Verwood. “I live locally, so was delighted to be asked to replace my colleague, Sandra Joy, who retired recently. I very much look forward to assisting my old Bournemouth and Broadstone clientele, as well as new clients here in Verwood and the surrounding areas.”

Sue has recently been joined by a new assistant, Sally Langton, who is also local, and will be well known to past conveyancing clients after working with Richard Field prior to his retirement. Sally says, “I wanted to work with Sue because she had worked with Richard for 12 years when he was based in Highcliffe. On that basis, we’re both out of the same mould, and I know we will work in the same efficient and organised way. I am very excited by my new position and know that Sue and I will make an excellent team.”

Nicola Lowe, Managing Partner commented: “I am delighted that we have an experienced team in Verwood who are dedicated to client care. They have a wealth of experience between them and they will build on the success of the Verwood office.”

Sue and Sally can be reached on 01202 823308 or by emailing verwood@hgwalker.co.uk.

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Nolan Irving of Irving & Sons Q. I understand it is better to downsize when prices are rising, but for various reasons we would prefer to do it now, rather than wait. Should we stick it out a bit longer?

A. In a word, no!

It is generally considered better to move to a smaller property when prices are on the increase because the price differential works in your favour, however, I shouldn’t let this worry you one bit. I don’t know your exact circumstances, but the fact remains that the best time to move is when it suits you. Why rattle around in a place that’s too big just in the hope of achieving a higher sale price in a year or two?

Besides, plenty of people are trading down now – so much so, that recent figures suggest that demand for smaller properties is actually fuelling something of a jump in asking prices! According to Rightmove, the average asking price is now £235,741 - up from £229,429 in January, and just £2,115 shy of the post-financial crisis record in February 2008.

Apparently, it is ‘property old hands’ who are fuelling that increase, with 71% of people who intend to sell in 2013 being over the age of 45.

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Indeed, the most active are those in the 55 to 64 age bracket, who make up 30% of the total.

Aside from wanting a smaller place that’s easier to maintain, many people are choosing to trade down to help fund their retirement. And why not? After all, we’re all living longer, and all the much-publicised pressure on pensions makes downsizing the obvious alternative – far preferable, in my view, to any of the superficially tempting equity release schemes.

Also, bear in mind that many downsizers are cash buyers, which puts them in the strongest possible negotiating position. But even where that is not the case, many older homeowners with large amounts of equity are benefitting from the extremely low rates currently being offered by lenders, thanks to the Government’s Funding for Lending scheme.

So my advice is: go for it!

Selling or renting? Contact Irving and Sons Estate Agents 01202 823333

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