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Volume 38, Issue 7

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

MRS GERCHEN

The March winner of CashUnity entered the prize draw at Webb’s Butchers in West Moors. Turn to page 27 to find out what Michelle Gerchen will be doing with her money. Also, turn to page 11 to find out what our second winner Mike Womersley did with his £1,000.

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• A FLAVOUR OF FORDINGBRI DGE • ENTER CASH UNITY, £1,000 PRIZE GUARANTEED • PAEDOPHILE JAILED FOR 18 MONTHS – IS IT LONG ENOUGH?

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HelloReaders Weather Warning!

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The May Day Bank Holiday weekend came as quite a shock to me this year – as it must have to many. It was warm and sunny. I hate to think how many times I have stood in the rain and taken photos of damp children maypole dancing before retreating to my house to warm up with hot drinks. What a difference the fine weather makes.

I was in London for the weekend visiting my daughter. We ate ice cream, enjoyed the sun in the park, saw a show and avoided the tourists. It was lovely to slow down and relax – a rare event in London.

Driving home, I smiled at the queues of traffic heading back up to London. These families must have enjoyed their time in our beautiful county but had to return to the hustle and bustle of the city.

In contrast I was looking forward to a summer of beaches, country walks and a calendar packed full of wonderful events.

There is so much going on in this area – take a look at page 30 to see what’s on this month. The magazine also has hints for summer driving, a recipe to encourage you to get your barbecues out and details of fun days and festivals. There is also news of the latest CashUnity £1,000 winner and details of how her success will transform her summer.

We’ve waited long enough for the good weather so let’s all get out and enjoy it!

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Colehill flower arrangers say it with flowers There’s no better way to say it than with flowers, which is exactly why Colehill Floral Arrangement Club members used beautiful little bunches to spread some love around the area on Friday 2 May, National Flower Arranging Day .

It was part of NAFAS (The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies) Emerald Anniversary celebrations with the charity distributing over 60,000 bouquets across the country.

The ‘Lonely Bouquet’ initiative was the brainchild of a young florist in Belgium named Emily Avenso, who blogged about the idea after leaving flowers for strangers two years ago. The idea went viral and ‘Lonely Bouquets’ have been distributed across the globe ever since.

By Liz Turner Flowers were placed everywhere on 2 May, from park benches and shop doorsteps, to well-known landmarks and surprise locations. NAFAS hoped that the small posies would find a home and brighten somebody’s day.

Julia Waterhouse, the Chairman of Colehill Floral Arrangement Club, left four bouquets in Wimborne and other members placed another 16 in locations in their village and Ferndown. They all had a tag asking the finder to take them home and enjoy them with a request that the club be told where they ended their journey.

Julia said: “Members of Colehill club were delighted to celebrate National Flower Arranging Day by making bouquets. I know that one from Wimborne went to a home in Swanage but I am looking forward to hearing from other people who picked them up to see where they were enjoyed.

“It is the first time we have taken part. However last year a bouquet was picked up locally by an American lady who pressed the flowers and took them back to the States with her.”

Julia with some of the bouquets

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This ‘Lonley Bouquet’ was left in Wimborne Square but initially ignored by passers-by. If you picked it up and took it home Julia and Viewpoint would love to hear from you.

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Mayor Councillor Peter Richardson and Mayoress Councillor Mrs Rosemary Richardson with Mike and 11 month old Eurasian eagle owl Boo.

Assembly goes down a hoot Grant Aid cheques were presented to clubs and organisations by the council at the Verwood Town Annual Assembly on 29 April.

Recipients who were able to attend were: East Dorset Citizens Advice Bureau, Meadow Court Social Club, New Forest Citizens Advice Bureau, Verwood Evergreen Club and Verwood Concert Brass.

Reports were given by the Mayor and the chairmen of the Town Council Committees.

Mike Savage also gave an interesting talk on the work of the Soft Landing Animal Aid Association which supports companion animals.

Recipients with the Mayor

Have your say on buses Cost cutting measures by Hampshire County Council could affect two Ringwood bus services.

The council needs to save £1.25 to £1.5 million from public and community transport spending by 2015/16.

It is carrying out a county wide review of subsidised bus and community transport services.

This includes the 118 (Lymington – New Milton – Ringwood) and 175 (Ringwood – Bransgore – Christchurch) services.

The discretionary elements of the Hampshire Concessionary Travel Scheme is also being reviewed.

Anyone using public transport is being encouraged to take part in the review and have their say. Questionnaires are available from Ringwood Gateway or online at http:// www3.hants.gov.uk/ transportconsultation2014.

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Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts | Review by Janine Pulford This very British orchestra entertains audiences worldwide.

What started as a bit of fun for eight ukulele enthusiasts over 30 years ago, has ended up as a way of earning a living.

The musicians, in formal attire sit seriously on stage and play ukuleles of varying sizes from the almost invisible, to the big bass (about the size of a small child’s guitar). “It is the future and you can’t fight it,” says the wryly serious George Hinchliffe. The orchestra has already paid tribute with ‘Running Wild’ to the great ukulele player Marilyn Monroe, so for those who don’t know the orchestra, it’s clear their droll sense of humour will spring a few surprises.

These include a whistling solo by bassist Jonty Bankes; a song about a sheep and a tree, ‘Only You’ which takes a bit of bleating, a burst of ‘Carwash,’ and an incredibly fast

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‘Limehouse Blues’. A sea shanty creates a Pythonesque discussion over Who, Yes, A-ha and Them resulting in a mean ‘Pinball Wizard’ and of the mash ups and mutations, the Jungle Book’s ‘I wan’na be like you’ rolled in with Formby’s ‘When I’m Cleaning Windows’ is a classic.

The orchestra also puts a great new spin on old songs, for instance, the Russian version of Formby’s ‘Leaning on the Lamp Post’ that peaks at the speed of light and the tongue in cheek Yorkshire folk song ‘Wuthering Heights’.

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has good on stage rapport, interacts with its audience and gives a humorous, yet professional and musical night of entertainment. They are all good singers too, offering great solos and harmonies. A must see, this orchestra appeals to all ages.

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Alice in Wonderland

The magic of books Master craftsmen travelled from across the world to build them and when they were unveiled, sighs of ‘wow’ and ‘awesome’ could be heard.

They are the 16 life-size sand sculptures at Weymouth Sandworld that form the ‘Literally Sand’ festival.

Featuring characters and scenes from famous books and authors, Joey, the War Horse appears proudly in a stand-alone enclosure, followed closely by the Hungry Caterpillar. The path then leads to Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, a monstrous Frankenstein and more.

Later this year Sandworld will be holding special events to mark the milestone anniversaries of WWI and II, plus themed author days incorporating the works of Michael Morpurgo and Roald Dahl.

Sandworld is open every day from 10.30am.

Heartbreaking motorcycle theft - £1,000 reward

Adrian Nicolle from Winterslow near Salisbury is appealing for help to trace his stolen motorcycle and is offering a reward of £1,000 for its return and conviction of the thief.

He posted his loss on Facebook and despite over 36,000 shares, the whereabouts of his much loved bike remains a mystery.

He says, “I am finding new people every day who should know about the theft, but surprisingly don’t, which means that your [Viewpoint’s] offer of help really could make the difference.”

The Triumph 3TA Twenty One ‘Bikini’ motorcycle was stolen from Adrian’s home between 20 April (Easter Sunday) and 22 April.

Adrian adds, “It’s an extremely rare and distinctive motorcycle with less than 4,000 miles on the speedo in its 49 years in safe hands.

“It’s a great shame that she has been stolen: a real piece of great British history and a loss to many. She is gorgeous, rare, very pretty and a true British classic.”

Call Wiltshire Police or dial 101 and quote Crime Ref 54140036763 if you have any information.

Dorset’s new cabinet

The new cabinet unveiled by Dorset County Council on 24 April consists of: Cllr Spencer Flower - leader Cllr Robert Gould - corporate resources and deputy leader Cllr Toni Coombs - education and communications Cllr Peter Finney - environment and the economy Cllr Jill Haynes - adult social care Cllr Colin Jamieson - community and public health Cllr Rebecca Knox - families and children’s safeguarding Cllr John Wilson was re-appointed as chairman of the county council, while Cllr Andrew Cattaway will also continue as vicechairman.

Cllr Hilary Cox stood down as portfolio holder for environment and the economy after 13 years as a cabinet member. She also relinquished her role as chairman of the Dorset Waste Partnership Joint Committee.

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Mayor Councillor Mrs Pat Morrow (right) and Deputy Mayor Mrs Sandra Grove

Town Councillor Mrs Pat Morrow will become Verwood Mayor for 2014/2015 on Monday 19 May. She has chaired the Amenities’ Committee for three years, is chair of the Recreation Ground Trust, is a Police Liaison and Highway Liaison Councillor. In the coming year she will be on the Bournemouth International Airport Consultative Committee and Heathland Heritage Trust Committee.

Councillor Mrs Sandra Grove will be the Deputy Mayor.

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‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’ Bournemouth Pavilion | Review by Liz Turner

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hen it comes to the feel good factor, you’ll find it hard to beat ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’, which delighted audiences at Bournemouth Pavilion earlier this month.

This fast moving, highly energetic roller coaster of a ride through the music of the swinging sixties had the audience literally dancing in the aisles.

It’s a simple story of teenagers’ first loves and heartbreak set in 1961 which was inspired by the million selling album ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’.

The musical includes hit after hit from the golden era

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of rock ‘n’ roll. It features songs from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, Chuck Berry and many more with music performed live on stage.

It seems that virtually all the cast can play at least one instrument – piano, saxophone, trombone, drums, guitar – many dancing and singing at the same time. What talent!

Bobby socks and pumps, swirling skirts and a stage set featuring posters of adverts and the biggest bands of the time – it all takes you back to the days of vinyl and Wimpy bars.

Set in an Essex youth club and at the seaside,

naive Bobby, the brilliant Greg Fossard vies with the very cool Norman, slickly played by Matthew Colthart for the attention of flirtatious Sue, captured perfectly by Louise Olley.

It’s only when Bobby’s best friend’s sister Laura, transforms from awkward duckling to beautiful swan at her 16th party that Bobby realises where his heart really lies. Hannah Boyce is perfect as Laura and special mention should also go to Will Finlason as Ray, Laura Sillett as Donna and Roger Martin playing Phil.

The cast was all strong, the music superb and the memories golden.

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A NEW ERA OF RUGBY

IN VERWOOD After months of negotiations between the two local rugby clubs the committees of both Verwood RUFC and Dorset Dockers RFC have formally agreed to combine their resources into one club The newly formed club will, from the 201415 season, be known as Dorset Dockers RFC and the home ground will continue to be at Verwood’s Potterne Park which is generally considered to have one of the very finest pitches and facilities in the Dorset & Wilts leagues together with the only fully floodlit hi-tech 3G training ground in the two counties.

A new committee will be formed out of the two clubs currently chaired by Martin O’Kelly (Verwood) and Jerry Cook (Dorset Dockers) with the playing members coached and managed by the existing coaches of each squad. Furthermore there will be two senior teams plus the fast developing Colts squad, to be named Dorset Dockers Colts, which will ensure rugby will be seen virtually every weekend during the season in Verwood.

Dorset Dockers was only formed a year ago with players from a number of clubs who wished not only to improve their rugby skills but also to have the very best

opportunity of reaching a higher standard whilst simultaneously maintaining an ethos of enjoyable, flowing rugby for their club and, indeed, for the spectators.

It is expected that Dorset Dockers RFU first team will most likely be placed in the Dorset & Wilts first division next season and the new second team will be placed either in the third or fourth division to start with. The Colts will be expected to form a full fixture list for 2014/15.

A list of club sponsors will be to hand shortly when new kit and other essential items will be ordered for the beginning of the new era of rugby in Verwood.

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Tee off for charity With team spaces filling up fast for its Charity Golf Day, Ferndown Rotary Club is keen to fill the last few so it can hit its target of raising at least £5000 for two local charities - the Dorset Air Ambulance and Mosaic, which helps youngsters deal with family bereavement.

Golfers will be teeing off on Wednesday 4 June at Canford Magna Golf Club, £180 secures entry for a team of four – including lunch. Companies and individuals are also invited to sponsor a hole for a minimum donation of £50.

See www.ferndownrotaryclub.co.uk for full details and an application form.

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Out of control dogs could be SHOT! West Moors Parish Council has issued a warning to dog owners following incidents involving dogs entering private land and worrying livestock and domestic deer herds. This has included incidents where animals have been badly injured and savaged, having to then be destroyed.

Owners are also trespassing on private land to locate their dog and landowners have faced abuse from dog owners when challenged regarding the out of control dog.

The Parish Council advises that dog owners need to be aware of their legal

obligation to keep their pets under control at all times. Owners could face criminal proceedings for criminal damage and public order in these incidents as well as civil trespass proceedings by landowners.

If a dog is caught savaging animals, the landowner as a last resort is entitled to shoot it in order to protect livestock.

The warning goes out to those walking dogs on the Castleman Trailway and within West Moors Plantation.

The Parish Council also highlights the risk to cyclists and children when a dog is not kept under proper control in these areas.

MUGA vandalism addressed

We have seen a marked increase in vandalism, especially the MUGA… reported Cllr Mrs J Lovegrove in the West Moors Parish Council newsletter. She added that a new vandal proof control box for the floodlights had been installed to deter vandals as well as CCTV cameras at Fryer Field to increase security. She said this had enabled police to visit local youths. Cllr Mrs Lovegrove added that the fencing at the MUGA has also been scheduled to be replaced with superior quality, to add security to the area.

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Are you dare devil enough to walk on fire? If so, hot foot it to Ferndown on 4 July.

A charity Fire Walk will take place at the Barrington Centre in Penny’s Walk at 8pm.

Organised by Stuart Wayment, the ‘nothing is impossible’ event will raise money for charity. Stuart, who underwent a Whipple’s procedure in 2012 for a tumour at Southampton General has nominated PLANETS, a charity based at the hospital dedicated to defeating pancreas, liver and neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), but he says: “Those taking part can choose any charity.”

The walk costs £30, and walkers must attend the briefing session at 7pm. Spectators are welcome and refreshments will be available (optional at additional cost). Tickets are available from stuart.wayment@btinternet.com or directly from the Barrington Centre www.barringtoncentre.co.uk

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benefit from CashUnity

ike Womersley of the Three Lions at Stuckton was the February winner of £1,000 in the mags4dorset CashUnity prize draw – a new shop local initiative.

Mike co-presents Forest FM’s Saturday Bash and decided to donate his windfall to two charities. The Salisbury Hospital Stars Appeal and Hannah’s Holiday Home Appeal (working closely with the Piam Brown Unit in Southampton). Each received £500 live on air on 3 May. Pam Marshall, founder of the holiday homes, set up in memory of her young

daughter Hannah who sadly died of cancer, said, “The money will fund holidays for two families of children with life threatening illnesses.” Toddy Westropp, Chairman of the Stars Appeal thanked Mike for the donation and said it would go towards the new CT scanner at Salisbury Hospital.

Ben Pulford, Director of mags4dorset attended the presentations and said, “There was a fantastic atmosphere at Forest FM made possible by CashUnity and Mike Womersley’s generosity. It is heartwarming to think that the money has been donated to two such deserving causes.”

Adrenaline Tour

Adrenaline filled, mighty arena events Three times winner of the UK’s Strongest Man competition, the Mighty Smith will perform in the arena at Verwood Carnival. He has a reputation for tearing up catalogues and bending six inch nails in his teeth. To add to the excitement, the Adrenaline Tour with ex-World Championship MotoCross rider Jason Smyth will fly high, but will he fly higher than the birds of prey from Meredown Falconry? They will be in the arena too. For a fun filled event, visit Verwood Carnival on 28 June at the Fuzzy Bit off Crane Drive from noon.

Admission £3 Adult. £1 Child. The parade, led by this year’s carnival queen Samantha Atyeo-Pearson and princesses Molly Taylor and Tia Feeney, sets off around the town at 12.45pm from the Fuzzy Bit.

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Calling top graduates

Ringwood School Teaching School Alliance is calling for applications for its latest teacher training programme.

The School Direct programme allows top graduates, or those who have been working in a career, to combine teacher training with learning on the job.

It offers tax free bursaries of up to £20,000 for successful candidates - or a salary - and graduates get to train alongside experienced teachers.

Candidates can apply for the academic year 2014/15 in Physics, Chemistry, Modern Foreign Languages, Maths and Computing. Further information is available at www.education.gov.uk/schooldirect

Ringwood students attend global vigil

Students from Ringwood School went to London for the #WithSyria campaign on 13 March.

Thousands stood together for the global candlelit vigil. Nelson’s Column was one of several iconic locations as was the Lincoln Memorial and the Eiffel Tower. Each one saw a Banksy light projection featuring a young Syrian girl holding a red balloon, and the release of red balloons, carrying messages of hope to Syrians.

Millie Wells 16, from the Ringwood School Global Campaigners group said, “We wanted to support Syrian refugees, especially children, because if the bloodshed continues there is a risk of losing a whole generation.”

Lucy Hines, a year 12 student said, “I feel that it was important to travel all the way to London so that we can demonstrate that the Syrian people are not alone and people from the UK stand with them.”

Syrian voices have joined a coalition of 115 humanitarian and human rights groups from 24 countries to simultaneously launch a pledge for world leaders to commit to making this the last anniversary marked by bloodshed.

The campaign is calling for urgent action to ensure Syrians in need – including civilians in areas under siege - can access aid, and for the voices of ordinary Syrians to be heard and heeded in reconvened peace talks.

Millie continued, “I feel so passionately about trying to help and to do something

outside of school. I was a spokesperson at Trafalgar Square and was interviewed by a Spanish news team so was really pleased that I could play a part in raising awareness globally.”

Oxfam’s chief executive Mark Goldring said, “Syria has been devastated by three years of conflict. More than 2.5 million Syrians have fled the country and the lives of millions more have been shattered. The international community has shown it can unite on Syria, but it must be consistent to ensure there is a halt to the bloodshed and an adequate aid response. Countries must give generously to the UN’s humanitarian appeal for $6.5bn, which is severely under-funded, and reconvene inclusive talks on the future of the country as a matter of urgency.”

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ear 8 pupils from Allenbourn Middle School spent several days at Leeson House near Swanage as part of a geography and history trip. Activities included visiting Swanworth Quarry and

Corfe Castle, night orienteering and GPS blind drop. This involved groups of children being dropped off several miles from base, and finding their way home using a GPS device and a map.

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Hillside Community First School in Verwood, joined in with the Sports Relief Mile.

Leading by example, Head Teacher, Mr Roger Withey, ran, jogged and walked with the children on a one mile course around the school grounds. They could wear Sports Mufti and were encouraged to pay £1 for the privilege, with the money going to support the charity.

Their efforts raised £245!

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School children and teachers from Lockyer’s Middle School with the Chairman of EDDC, Cllr Malcolm Birr (centre right), and Cllr Sarah Burns (right)

Councils discover what Council does

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chool council representatives from Hillside Community First School and Emmanuel Middle in Verwood, Oakhurst Community First in West Moors and Lockyer’s Middle in Corfe Mullen took part in a morning of learning and activities in the East Dorset District Council chamber at Furzehill recently.

The chairman of East Dorset District Council, Cllr Malcolm Birr, welcomed the children before Cllr Sarah Burns gave an outline of the council’s responsibilities.

Cllr Birr said: “I am delighted that these young people were able to come and learn more about the work of the council. The group showed great enthusiasm and asked lots of questions.

“I hope they all enjoyed the day and that learning more about the responsibilities of the council and the work of its councillors and officers will help them with the good work they are all doing for their school councils.”

Forest Edge Solicitors welcomes new staff member

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orest Edge Solicitors has again proved its commitment to providing an excellent service to clients by recruiting more staff.

Some law firms are having to reduce the number of employees, however Forest Edge has been delighted to welcome Sue Barnes to the company. She is a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in Divorce, Separation and Children matters.

It’s only just over a year since they recruited Fiona Clarke to the firm. She is also a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in Wills and Probate matters.

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Matthew Parker, founder member said, “I am proud of what we have achieved. What started off as a very small concern 5 years ago, is now building steadily.”

Edward Holmes joined the company in June 2012 from another local firm and, along with Matthew, specialises in Litigation for both individuals and businesses. Both men were delighted to welcome Sue. Ed said, “I have worked with Sue before and am extremely pleased to have her on board. We pride ourselves on recruiting people we know to have a good track record and who will provide an excellent service to our clients.”

To find out more about the services offered by Forest Edge visit our website at fe-legal.co.uk or phone 01425 484420

Full of beans!

Three classes at the Ringwood Infant School were congratulated for the care given to broad beans planted for a Giant Beanstalk (Front from left) Beanstalk competition winners Tyler, competition.

Rebecca, and Tom with (Top L - R) Haskin’s David Brown, Head Teacher Hilary Silk and Joolz Walford Haskins Garden Centres’ Joolz Walford and Dave Brown judged the highest beanstalk in each class, then chose their favourite decorated pot. Winners received a certificate, a garden trowel and seeds whilst runners up received vegetable seeds.

Head Teacher Hilary Silk thanked the Haskins team for sponsoring and judging the competition: “It has been a fun topic in our science learning. We were impressed that the pupils took great care over their bean shoots at home during the Easter holiday.”

Commonwealth Visit Eight children represented Hillside Community First School in Verwood at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on 10 March.

Westminster Abbey roll call - L-R : Callum Bethell, Evie-Shay Donoghue, Mrs Yvonne Kemp, Joshua Gray, Kieran Pegoraro, Mrs Anne McAleer, Lauren Heckford, Ashley Jackson, Ellie Mae Grant & Sam Green

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Charity of the Year:

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What a relief that the winter term finished with slightly better weather!

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he end of term at the Green Cottage Riding for the Disabled group included an Easter Egg Hunt on horseback for the children who ride with us. There were many chuckles about the clues, which included ‘What do horses wear on their feet?’ with pictures of a pair of slippers, a pair of wellies and horseshoes. Another was ‘ Which would a pony like to eat?’ with pictures of a Christmas pudding, a jelly and some carrots.

The clues eventually led to a basket of Easter eggs, kindly donated by Morrisons Ltd of Verwood, and many were happily devoured by the riders before they left the stable yard!

The last day riding was enjoyed with a ‘ride out’, when the children, astride their favourite ponies, were taken along a local lane, giving them chance to look for animals, birds and flowers. The volunteers all wore their ‘yellows’, the

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flourescent safety jackets, so they couldn’t be missed.

This month one of our young riders is due to take part in his first dressage competition - it’s in Cornwall, so rather a long journey, but we are sure he will enjoy the experience. He was so enthusiastic about the Olympics and Paralympic riders’ achievements, proving that it’s what you CAN do that counts, he hopes to compete like them in the future.

We are always grateful

raised at the Verwood Talented Youth Concerts.

Another donation came from the uncle of one of our riders who took three of his friends to Belgium to ‘enjoy’ a 500 mile cycle ride from Flanders to Stuttgart.

What a challenge - and all to raise money for our RDA group and Fordingbridge Scout group. We really appreciate the many ways in which people support us.

Do get in touch if you want to find out more about the Green Cottage Riding for the Disabled Group.

Jane Dowding Group secretary Tel 0845 2435357

Anyone interested in finding out more about Green Cottage RDA should contact Jane Dowding on 0845 243 5357.

New Whistlestop venue The Whistlestop Club in West Moors is moving to St Martin’s United Reformed Church (opposite the library) on 13 May. The friendship club for older people offers a varied programme including speakers, entertainers and outings not to forget the time when members can sit and chat whilst enjoying a cup of tea.

Organisers hope more local people will call in on Tuesday afternoons between 2 and 4pm. For more details call Tony Hanson, locality manager for Brendoncare clubs in Dorset on 01202 722211.

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Dignity and respect for patients Macmillan Caring Locally has funded two new posts at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals (RBCH) to support and improve end of life care across both hospitals A specialist palliative care locum consultant and an end of life care nurse have been employed to further support patients who are at the end of their lives and to ensure they are treated with dignity and respect.

Locum consultant Dr Claire Stark Toller has been working with the Specialist Palliative Care Team at Christchurch Hospital’s Macmillan Unit since January. Emma Tierney, RBCH’s End of Life Care Nurse, works to improve end of life care through ward-based education and training.

The new roles will also support planning and communication between patients, their families and hospital staff to raise awareness of end of life issues and provide expert advice and support to other healthcare professionals.

Dr Ros Pugh, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, said: “Excellent end of life care is a priority in all settings, particularly the acute hospitals. Macmillan Caring Locally is supporting us all the way.”

Macmillan Caring Locally is a local charity that currently funds about a third of the Trust’s specialist palliative care services.

Foodbank to open in

Verwood Food as well as friendship and support has been provided to more than 350 adults and children since Ringwood Foodbank opened 10 months ago.

It is one of a nationwide network of Foodbanks working in partnership with the Trussell Trust, and operating from the Wesley Centre in Christchurch Road.

Plans are now going ahead to set up a second distribution centre in Verwood. It will be based in the Verwood United Reformed Church in Manor Road and the aim is to have this open by the end of June.

A public meeting held in Verwood attracted a great deal of interest, with 50 people signing up as volunteers to help make the Verwood Distribution Centre a reality.

The economic downturn, the break-up of a relationship, sudden illness or changes in employment may mean that household income can be cut drastically or disappear altogether.

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families in crisis.

If you are interested in working with the Verwood Distribution Centre as a volunteer or would like to support it by making a cash donation, please telephone 01425 600123 or email info@ringwood.foodbank.org.uk

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by Liz Turner at Ferndown Middle White, Lesley Waters and School found John Terrode. However he themselves in confectionary heaven admitted he was impressed with when they spent a whole day the enthusiasm and talent of the imagining and then making their students, who included his 12-year perfect chocolates. old-daughter Anna.

It might not have been on the As well as having lots of fun same scale as ‘Charlie and the making their chocolates, the Chocolate Factory’ but the children youngsters came up with some had as much fun as the golden clever marketing strategies with the ticket winners - without any of the two winning products being ‘Mrs catastrophes.

Moo’s’ created by Hollyann Stewart, The 147 strong year group Ella March, Edward Carpenter designed and made their own and Kyle Shury and ‘Cheshire’s chocolates and then marketed them Chocolates’ whipped up by Robyn for sale as part of a media project.

Vallier, Katya Metelsky and Caitlin Tasting of course was an Moore. important part of the process and with a choice of flavours to choose from including ginger and honey, the 12 and 13-year-olds had a bucket load of fun.

The young chocolatiers filled the chocolate shells with ganache before covering them in their favourite coating. They then wrapped them, ready for selling and chose the name for their tempting treats.

The chocolate making class was Knock kno ck! led by Paul Hartley, a professional Who’s ther e? patisserie chef and chocolatier. He Imogen.

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in for a bite

Al Trullo opens in Verwood

Beetroot and Chilli Burgers Makes 6 large burgers Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes Vegan

Al Trullo Italian Restaurant has moved from Ringwood to 60 Ringwood Road, Verwood. The owners Ben and Emily look forward to welcoming customers old and new.

A quality veggie burger with all the trimmings can really hit the spot.

This recipe creates a satisfying burger, with a good texture and plenty of flavour.

Ingredients 1 onion, finely sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 1 beetroot, grated 1/2 courgette, grated The Vegetarian Society has launched a free recipe app, to 100g vegan mince (if coincide with National Vegetarian Week from 19-25 May. frozen, thaw first) Wherever you happen to be, you can find inspiration 1/2 pepper, finely for that butternut squash, the lonely can of chickpeas or sliced search for the best chocolate brownie recipe. It features 1 tsp mixed herbs a great range of recipes for cooks of all abilities along 2 cloves garlic, crushed with a handy ‘binder’ function so you can save all your 30g sunflower seeds favourite recipes in one place.

150g kidney beans, The app is available from the Google Play Store or the lightly mashed Apple App Store. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and 30g bread crumbs iPod touch, although optimized for iPhone 5. It requires 1/2 tsp paprika iOS 7.0 or later.

1 tsp hot chilli sauce Visit www.vegsoc.org/recipeapp to find out more.

A splash of Tabasco sauce 1 tsp soy sauce 2 tbsp plain flour Salt and pepper, to taste

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Method 1. Fry the onion in 1 tbsp of olive oil.

2. Place the grated beetroot and courgette onto paper towels and press out as much liquid as you can (this will prevent a soggy burger).

3. In a large bowl add the rest of the ingredients, except the oil, and season well. The mixture should be fairly dry and easy to press together into burger shapes.

If it’s still a little wet add more flour.

4. Place the burgers onto a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for one hour.

5. Carefully place the burgers onto the barbecue grill and allow them to cook slowly on a gentle heat.

Brush them with a little oil from time to time.

6. Turn after 10 minutes and cook on the other side.

© Cordon Vert Vegetarian Cookery School. Visit www.vegsoc. org/bbq for a barbecue film and more recipes.

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5 things to remember

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Here is a list of five points to consider when working on kitchen plans, which will help you with the decision making process and result in you achieving the perfect kitchen Layout Work with your room layout in the best possible way. There are perhaps only four or five basic kitchen layouts to consider but pick the one best suited to your space. Don’t try and make your kitchen something that it can’t be by not considering the size and shape of the space you have.

Function Good design always considers function first. Try not to make the jump to door style and finishes too soon in the planning process. Take time to understand the major functions and needs of the kitchen first and then plan around these. Kitchen ergonomics are vital in a successful kitchen design.

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Interiors Once you have a basic layout and the major functions of each cupboard have been decided, work with what is on the inside of each kitchen cupboard. There are so many great products available to help organise the interior of your kitchen and maximise space.

Lighting A well designed lighting plan can make all the difference to how your kitchen functions and feels.

Work with the basic functions of your kitchen to place the lighting sources correctly. Lighting is divided into three basic types: task, mood and general. Take into consideration the colour of your kitchen when choosing lights.

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Style Remember that you will probably have your new kitchen design for many years to come. Try to pick door styles and finishes that are both durable and stand the test of time. Collect images from magazines and the Internet to put together a basic mood-board that you can then use yourself or give to your kitchen designer.

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If the answer is no, says JC Gas Co Director Livvy Carrier, then the chances are that your gas boiler is running inefficiently meaning it’s using more gas than necessary and you will end up with higher gas bills. She explained: “Not only do you want your boiler to be running efficiently, you want to know that it is operating safely.

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First East Dorset

Plant Fair Plant lovers can get some top growing tips at east Dorset’s first specialist nursery plant fair on Saturday 24 May. Horticultural nurseries have flourished in the area since the 1800s and this plant fair, at Knoll Gardens near Wimborne, brings together highly specialised local growers for the first time, combining the opportunity to buy top quality plants with expert planting advice.

Acers, azaleas, heathers and rhododendrons will be on sale along

with camellias and blueberries from Trehane Nursery and Knoll’s award-winning grasses and flowering perennials. The fair will feature many rare and unusual plants hard to obtain elsewhere.

The plant fair runs from 10am – 4pm. Admission to the gardens and fair costs £4 for adults and £2 for children. A tree trail and garden history guide is included in the admission price and there is also a free children’s trail.

‘Swirls and curls’ - kentia palms and aspidistra leaves wired to be shaped like waves with small white orchids nestling around a green and ruby dendrobium orchid.

Colourful creations ‘Swirls and curls’ was the title of Jean Allcroft’s demonstration at Ringwood Floral Decoration Society’s meeting at Greyfriars Hall in April

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Arrangements included a spring design with lime green leaves mixed with white lysianthus and mini gerbera with vibrant yellow chrysanthemums and roses.

There was also an ultra modern design of lilies wound round a homemade basket of wire, medolino sticks and beargrass standing on two long canes set in a grey base.

The next meeting will be on Thursday May 29 when Mary Holiday Bishop will give a demonstration entitled ‘Rabbits’ and the club competition will be ‘Merry month of May’.

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Fordingbridge

The picturesque town of Fordingbridge, situated on the banks of the River Avon, offers a variety of traditional shops and businesses.

Along with its museum and riverside recreation ground this traditional town is well worth a visit.

The new Mayor of Fordingbridge, elected on Thursday 8 May is Councillor Malcolm Connolly. This is his sixth term in office and as well as being the town mayor, he is also the sub postmaster at Sandleheath Post Office.

Energetic and enthusiastic, he likes to think that residents can approach him about any problems in the town. Of his re-election he said, “I am deeply honoured,” acknowledging that his fellow councillors have such confidence in his leadership.

This three page feature offers a flavour of what’s on offer in and around Fordingbridge to whet your appetite.

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“We are now in our 75th year of trading and 4th generation of the Harrison family.

“Originally in 1939, C. Harrison was solely a tobacconist. Over the years the business has experienced many changes including a name change to C. Harrison & Son, expansion of the size of the property and an increase in lines sold.

“One thing that has always remained constant is the loyalty of our customers and staff during that time and we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your support in making our business what it is today. “

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Their friendly experts are always happy to share their passion and expertise. Branch Manager Jacqui Phillips leads the team in Fordingbridge, with Cathy Hewitt as Assistant Manager and Natasha Rose as a Travel Consultant.

The team have over 40 years’ experience between them and have travelled extensively. Call into the branch today.

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Fancy a party with a difference?

Belinda’s Master Baker and Confectioner is now hosting Chocolate Parties!

Children make and decorate figures, learning all about working with chocolate, from tempering to piping.

Adults can have fun too, making filled chocolates and truffles to take home.

Parties are flexible to suit different groups.

Enquire for options (eg party food) and prices.

From £15/head. Contact Belinda’s Bakery – see the advertisement on this page.

Scent Sational Plants

It’s busy, busy, busy at Scent Sational Plants with beautiful bedding plants, hanging baskets and basket refills flying out of the door. No surprise when you discover refills start at just £8.95. Wide range of perennials and bamboos plus a specialist bamboo garden, wild flower plants, roses, compost, vegetables, fresh free range eggs from a local supplier and much more.

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Trip of a lifetime

- a FLAVOUR of FORDINGBRIDGE

John Bratherton (13) from Fordingbridge is one of six deserving youngsters who won a place on this year’s MDL Sail Training Awards.

The awards have been running for over 20 years and offer admirable young people the ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ aboard a training yacht operated by Ocean Youth Trust South.

After setting sail from MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton on 16 April, the youngsters spent six days at L-R John Bratherton (Fordingbridge), Callum Archibald (Basingstoke), Robert Jelley sea. The 230 nautical mile trip saw them (Romsey), Jodie Beckham (Totton), Oscar Perkins (Brixham), Erin Sutton (Totton) heading for an anchorage in Studland.

From there, they motored into Poole.

The six young winners from this year will now be Next morning they sailed round the south of the Isle invited to attend the Southampton Boat Show, where of Wight, ending up in Haslar. A visit to Cowes for they will be officially presented with their trophies at the lunch was followed with a stop at anchor in Osborne MDL stand by the owner of MDL Marinas, Lord Iliffe.

Bay where they planned a final pilotage exercise up to Nominations for next year’s awards will be Southampton. RYA Start Yachting certificates were announced in December 2014. For more information awarded to all participants. please visit www.sailtrainingawards.co.uk Eamonn Feeney, Managing Director at MDL Marinas, commented: “Over the years the MDL sponsored Sail Training Awards have provided over 140 young people the opportunity to experience a trip on board the John Laing, something which has been lifechanging for some of our past winners. We are proud to continue to support Ocean Youth Trust South and the important work that it carries out.”

The Cottage Garden The Fordingbridge and District Horticultural Society meets regularly at Avonway, 36 Shaftesbury Street, Fordingbridge.

Members recently enjoyed a talk about ‘The History of the Cottage Garden’ by Neil Lovesey. He said cottage gardens started in earnest after the Black Death, which killed over 60% of the population and left large amounts of land without ownership. Cottage gardens were originally made up of essential plants that had value, purpose or could be used for medicine. There was little colour. Everyone kept bees and when a colony of bees

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An evening of poetry Local poet, Marie June Webster will be at Fordingbridge Library on Wednesday 21 May, 7–8.30pm. Tickets £2 including refreshments was spotted they would run out with a basket, plate and spoon and the first to reach the bees and bang the plate with the spoon could put the bees in their basket.

This was important because honey was the only form of sweetner and in winter, when money was short, beeswax could be sold. Cottage gardeners cross pollinated plants to improve the quality, and plant hunters eventually brought colour to gardens by importing plants from abroad.

Next meeting is 19 May. Nick Gilbert will be talking about dahlias at 7.30pm.

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Don’t let your back be a pain Dr Martin Laking, owner of the award winning Chiropractic Clinic in Fordingbridge has been established for over 20 years and is a Fellow member of the Royal College of Chiropractors (Paediatric) Faculty. He is very experienced at treating back and neck pain, migraine, frozen shoulder and joint pain in general. X-Ray facilities are also available.

From home improvements to hardware Caxton Décor’s home improvement centre offers so much! Possibly the most comprehensive selection of fabrics, wall coverings, carpets, sheepskins and soft furnishings in the area.

Custom made curtains and blinds, fabrics including Sanderson, Harlequin, Zoffany and more. Little Greene, Sanderson and Dulux paints are available from the extensive hardware department. Also cookware, garden, plumbing, timber etc. See Caxton Décor on Google Maps.

St Martin’s Gallery Visitors return to St Martin’s Gallery not just for its changing exhibition of local and international art and craft, but because of its unique characteristics.

Built in 1654, the early post-Reformation Church of St Martin’s was restored in 1998 and converted into an art gallery whilst retaining the original altar, font and organ.

The building is a popular art and craft centre containing many unique pieces, artists’ work ranging from original and limited edition paintings and prints to a spectacular selection of silk flowers and arrangements.

The gallery also houses an extensive collection of jewellery, glassware, pottery, ceramics, sculptures (wood and stone) and furniture ably guarded by a veritable army of limited edition teddies.

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Volunteers recognised

The New Forest Volunteer Centre held an event to say ‘thank you’ to volunteers across the New Forest. Among the unsung heroes was Avonway Community Centre recognised for its outstanding contribution to the community. Other local award winners were Maureen Burt (Avonway); Mark Sigston (GR8 Youth Club); Peter Adams, Eileen Austin, Jennie Osborne; John Sturges (Rae Straton Lunch Club); Maggie Kimberley, Annie Mitchell, Jane Hales, Edward Hale, Heather Richards, Jean Palmer, Doreen Houghton (Fordingbridge Day Centre); Roz Angel, Olive Quilter (Stroke Club); Rick Neal (Fordingbridge & District Community Association Minibus).

The Sky at Night

Fordingbridge Astronomers meet at the Fighting Cocks Public House, Roger Penny Way, Godshill SP6 2LL on the third Tuesday of the month (not August) to discuss various aspects of practical astronomy. There are regular observing sessions at a dark site in the New Forest. First-timers and members free, thereafter non members pay £2 a session.

Membership £12 a year. Call Steve Tonkin 07518 862656.

Reaching out to carers

The Fordingbridge Carer Hub is reaching out to carers during Carers Week Quest (9-15 June). Quest Leaders will be at Avonway Community Centre on Tuesday 10 June, 9am-4pm.

Drop in to find out what support is available locally. Have a cup of tea, a neck massage, chat to other carers and register as a carer with your GP. The very nature of caring - of being there for a loved one facing ill health or disability - means too often people don’t at first, or sometimes ever, identify themselves as carers.

Without the right help, caring can have a devastating impact on physical and emotional health, work and finances.

Helen Clarke, Carers Week Manager said: “By working together during Carers Week with charities, businesses, community groups and public services, we have a huge opportunity to raise the profile of what caring is, who carers are, the impact it has on their lives and to help thousands of people who are missing out on help and support which could make a real difference to their lives. Will you join in and help carers?”

If you can help reach out to carers in Fordingbridge, contact Sara 01425 654426, or Elaine 01980 259142. www.carersweek.org

MAKE YOUR DREAM A REALITY

Girlings Hearing Aid Service opened in Fordingbridge in 2011 providing a full time dedicated hearing aid centre serving the town and surrounding area. (They have already been providing the same in Sherborne for over 14 years). Offering a unique blend of quality service, extensive experience, leading technology and human understanding, Ian and Nicola Girling have changed the lives of hundreds of people – just like you.

We will be holding a ticketed Open Event for the week of 9th June 2014.

Come along and meet the team, have a hearing test and find out how we can help you to achieve the hearing benefits you desire and deserve.

Special offers will be available along with representatives from manufacturers to answer your most technical queries. Let us demonstrate the latest advanced hearing aid systems currently available to you and see how we can make your dream of better hearing a reality.

Telephone now on 01425 655142 where our friendly staff are waiting to arrange your appointment for this special event.

Tickets are priced at £10.99 and will include: • Over £15 of premium batteries* • Video Otoscopy • Hearing Test • Entry to Cash Unity £1000 Prize Draw • Demonstration of Hearing Aids • Demonstration of Hearing Accessories • Consultation from Tinnitus Expert • Refreshments *Batteries are non refundable

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Dangerous paedophile

convicted The largest child indecent image case ever investigated by Dorset Police has resulted in the conviction of a Bournemouth paedophile for making, possessing and distributing vast amounts of indecent images of children, including a four-yearold British girl.

Benjamin John Ashman, 37, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment on 2 May at Bournemouth Crown Court. He pleaded guilty at the same court on 24 March 2014 to: 27 counts of making and possessing indecent photographs of a child, 3 counts of distributing indecent photographs of a child, 1 of taking an indecent photograph of a child.

Detectives from POLIT (Paedophile Online Investigation Team) and Dorset Police’s High Tech Crime Unit spent hours analysing extreme and horrific material of the worst classification of abuse found on Ashman’s computer.

Hundreds of explicit and shocking text messages were also recovered on Ashman’s mobile phone between himself and another offender along with more images of the UK child.

Director of Public Protection, Acting Detective Superintendent Chris Naughton said: “We are using technology to combat offenders who use the Internet as a weapon to attack and abuse children.

“We will track you, we will arrest you and we will convict you with the severest sentence at our disposal.

“I also urge those abusing children to seek professional help from either their GP or another professional organisation such as Stop it Now! of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.

“Targeting criminals in cyber space and safeguarding children from serious harm remains a priority for Dorset Police in 2014 and beyond.”

Is 18 months long enough? Asks the editor of Viewpoint Magazine – send your views to: editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk

It takes more than a sailor a spot of rain to put off Rain didn’t stop mariners splashing out and sheeting in the bargains as they navigated around Beaulieu Boatjumble on 27 April. Although the event wasn’t as busy as usual, there were plenty of sea-dogs braving the rain to find what they wanted among the thousands of items on sale. With stalls stretching as far as the eye could see, stallholders were buoyant and one Jack tar told Viewpoint he had enjoyed his best year ever!

West Moors Fun Day will be held at Sturts Farm, Three Cross Road, West Moors. It will be on Sunday 13 July from 11am4pm with plenty of stalls, pony rides, Crazy Kev, zorbing, go karts, dog show and live bands. Save the date. For those wishing to support the West Moors Fun Day programme with an advertisement, call Annie Walters on 07592 950992.

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The third winner of CashUnity, Mrs Michelle Gerchen from West Moors has decided to put her £1,000 prize towards a family holiday

here were a few tense moments after Michelle was told she had won the March draw because she thought she had lost her receipt, but as luck would have it, she had pinned it safely to the entry card after entering online.

Michelle has lived in West Moors for three years. She entered at two participating traders, Webb’s Butchers and Profile 2000.

It was the Webb’s Butchers spend that was drawn as the winner by the Mayor of Christchurch, Cllr John Lofts.

“This is the beauty of CashUnity,” explains director Ben Pulford, who devised the initiative. “People can enter as many times as they like during the month, although terms

and conditions do apply so visit our website to find out more.”

Michelle arrived to collect her cheque with a very excited 9-year-old son Finlay. He is looking forward to Mum spending a bit of money on him and his 14-year-old brother Oliver. The family, including husband Gary, will be jetting off on a holiday, “Somewhere hot!” said a happy Michelle.

She was bowled over with her prize. “I’ve never won anything before and was very surprised,” she said.

“I shop at Webb’s Butchers because the meat tastes so much better than

it does from the supermarket.” Michelle is a very satisfied shopper, especially now she has won £1,000 for supporting her local businesses.

Alex Webb added, “CashUnity is going very well. We have given out a lot of entry cards and were very chuffed to hear the winner had shopped with us.”

Keep your entries coming in for May close date is 5 June and the draw will be soon after (to be confirmed).

MP to join July CashUnity celebrations - you can too!

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sparkling event will be held in West Moors to celebrate the first six months of CashUnity – the great mags4dorset £1,000 monthly giveaway.

Come along for a glass of ‘bubbly’ provided by Viewpoint Magazine and 4Dorset at Webb’s Butchers this July.

Participating trader Alex Webb will be hosting a barbecue, where you can try his award winning beef burgers in return for a donation to Waggy Tails Rescue.

Michelle and Finlay (left) with Ben Pulford (centre), Lou Dunne and Alex Webb (partners)

At midday, Christchurch MP Chris Chope will be drawing the £1,000 prize-winner from the June entries.

To further celebrate, participating trader Jayne Oliver from Petals Florist will be kindly donating a bouquet of flowers to be presented to the winner once their receipt is verified.

It will all be happening in Station Road, West Moors on Friday, 11 July from 11am, so pop along and join the celebrations.

Everyone is welcome.

April

draw

The April draw was being carried out on 9 May by the MP for New Forest West the Rt Hon Desmond Swayne and the Mayor of Ringwood, Cllr Steve Rippon-Swaine near the Ringwood Gateway.

If you are over 18, the next winner of CashUnity could be you – support your local shops and businesses and enter as often as you like – terms and conditions apply, read them online at www.cashunity.co.uk

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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

THINK PRINT 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 the following directory and spends £10 or more will be offered the chance to enter our free prize draw.

Each participating trader is listed in the directory in 4Dorset, Viewpoint Magazine and online at www.cashunity.co.uk The directory listing is updated every month and relates to the current specified period.

Entries must be substantiated by separate receipts. 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. There is no need to send in your receipt, just keep it in a safe place.

Do 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.cashunity.co.uk

CashUnity DIRECTORY BOURNEMOUTH CASTLE LANE CLINIC (Chiropractic) 2 Crantock Grove, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth BH8 0HS 01202 300320 backpainuk.info

BROADSTONE & POOLE FORUM JEWELLERS 184E The Broadway, Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone, BH18 8DP 01202 600350 forumjewellers.co.uk

POOLE JOINERY

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CHRISTCHURCH BEDTIME

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CASTLES HOME HARDWARE

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

CHRISTCHURCH CARPETS

55-57 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QE 01202 482712 christchurchcarpets.com

7 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AB 01202 473167

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

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

TONY HAIR

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

CRANBORNE CRANBORNE STORES

1 The Square, Cranborne, 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

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

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

DORSET WATER SOFTENERS

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

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Close Date 5 June 2014 FERNDOWN ELECTRICAL SERVICES

125 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU 01202 872869

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

FERNDOWN PHOTOGRAPHICS

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

FORUM FRAMERS

XEROCAD LTD

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

FERNDOWN IND. ESTATE BABY DOOZIES

Unit 6 35-39 Cobham Road, Ferndown Ind Est, Wimborne BH21 7RS 01202 610952 babydooziesltd.com

CUSTOM WORLD

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

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

INTERIORS COMPLETE

DORSET SOILS & AGGREGATES LTD

512 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, BH22 9NG 01202 890185

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

MOTABITZ

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

491 Ringwood Rd, Ferndown, BH22 9AG 01202 894888 www.a1motabitz.co.uk

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

FREEDOM MOBILITY

FORDINGBRIDGE

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

ALCOVE NEWSAGENTS

12 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AF 01425 653083

ALL THE COOL STUFF

55 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU 01202 892990

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

TRACEY ANNS STORE

BRIAN’S KITCHENS

UNDERWOOD EYECARE

CAXTON DÉCOR

61-63 Ameysford Road Ferndown BH22 9PY 01202 855589

7 Penny’s Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH 01202 891955 underwoodeyecare.co.uk

WELL HEELED

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

Burnham Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1HA 01425 654741 brianskitchens.co.uk 26-30 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AF 01425 652700 caxtondecor.co.uk

C HARRISON & SON 23-25 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AS 01425 652376

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Specified Period 1 May 2014 - 31 May 2014 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

MIRAGE HAIR

1432 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth BH10 7AS 01202 572778 miragehairandbeauty.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

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

BICKERLEY GARAGE

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

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

CROW FARM SHOP Crow, Ringwood, BH24 3EA 01425 473290 crowfarmshop.com

W PATTERSON BUTCHERS

31 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AD 01425 472654

VERWOOD & 3 LEGGED CROSS BAILEYS ELECTRICAL 11 Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA 01202 822134 baileyselectrical.co.uk

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

EBBLAKE AUTOCENTRE

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

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

LAMBERTS OF RINGWOOD

FLOORING ELEGANCE

FIELDS JEWELLERS

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

LIBERTY’S OWL, RAPTOR & REPTILE CENTRE

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

GILBEY CLEANERS

Crow Lane, Ringwood, BH24 3EA 01425 476487 libertyscentre.co.uk

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

PAPER MOUNTAIN

LEWIS CONCRETE

2 Meeting House Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1EY 01202 476751 papermountainuk.co.uk

RINGWOOD FABRICS

15 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AB 01425 475677

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

ST MARTIN’S GALLERY

Mockbeggar Lane, Ibsley BH24 3PP 01425 489090 stmartinsgallery.co.uk

TOWNHOUSE

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

TULIP CRAFTS

23 Market Place, Ringwood, BH24 1AN 01425 461434

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

OAKHOUSE FOODS

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

PETALS FLORIST

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 June 2014 THE GIFT BOX

7 Station Road, Verwood, BH31 7PY 01202 821216

THE SWANS RESTAURANT

J&B’S LTD

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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in & around the area

what’s on this month 24 May to 8 June

Dorset Art Weeks - UK’s largest open art studios exhibition involving more than 370 studio venues where local artists showcase their creative work. 01305 853100

24 May to 8 June

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival - cultural programme, encompassing visual art, music, dance, film and storytelling. 01929 288631

24 May 12.30pm

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

25 May 11am

Morning Butterfly Walk on Ballard Down, led by Colin Nunn. Joint event DWT and Dorset Butterfly Conservation. 01929 439211

25 May 11am-4pm

Classic Cars at the Castle, Highcliffe, Christchurch (weather dependent). 01425 278807

25 May 2-5pm

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

Alzheimer’s Society information coffee morning, Haskins Garden Centre, Longham. 01202 716393.

27 May 7.30pm

John Maddocks’ Jazz Men, St Leonards Hotel, 185 Ringwood Road. St Leonards.

01202 701295

28 May 11am

Fleet Air Arm Association meeting, Royal British Legion, Church Road, Ferndown.

Lunch available after meeting. 07815 824841

28 May 7.30pm

Verwood Organ and Keyboard Society presents Brian Hazelby. Verwood Hub. 01202 824490

29 May 10am

Colehill community library family history. 01202 886676

31 May 1-6pm

26 May

Outdoor concert by Christchurch and District Community Concert Band, Highcliffe Castle. Free event, donations collected for the band. 01425 278807

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Wimborne Folk Festival. www.wimbornefolk.co.uk

14 June 10am-4pm 26 May 10-11am

Corfe Barn, Broadstone. NGS open for charity. Semi-rural environment extending to about 2/3 acre. Mixture of usual and unusual trees, shrubs and flowers on three levels. £2.50, children free.

01202 694179

Poole Carnival, Branksome Recreation Ground.

Procession from Upper Parkstone. 01202 670183

13-15 June

Ringwood Family Fun Day, Bickerley Common organised

by Churches Together in Ringwood and District. Free. www.ringwoodfamilyfunday. co.uk

1 June 2-4pm

3 June 1-3.25pm & 4.30-6.45pm

Blood Donor Sessions. Royal British Legion, Church Road, Ferndown 0300 1232323

4 June 12noon

Ferndown Probus Club monthly lunch and talk ‘My Ancestor and Other Smugglers’. Dudsbury Golf Club, Christchurch Road, Ferndown. 01202 875757.

4 June 7.30pm

Ferndown French Circle, the Barrington Centre, ‘Anciennes Traditions Françaises’ with Denise Sealey. Members £2, visitors £4, students £2.

01202 526918

5 June 2.15pm

West Moors WI Talk ‘Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve Wildlife and Education’ with Jim Day. Memorial Hall. 01202 868781

6 June 8pm

Twilight Walk for Women, Bournemouth seafront (1k, 5k or 10k), money raised going towards women’s health services at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. www. bournemouthhospitalcharity. co.uk

6-8 June

Ferndown Royal British Legion D-Day 70th anniversary celebrations.

01202 897760

7 June 1pm

Chettle Village Fete. www.chettlefete.co.uk

7-8 June

Swanage Railway Peppa Pig and George. 01929 425800

7-8 June 12noon

Wimborne Minster Fair on Minster Green. 01202 848889

15 June 10am

Custom and Hot Rod Festival, Beaulieu. 01590 614614

15 June 12noon-5pm

Moordown Village Fete, Redhill Park. www. moordownvillagefete.co.uk

15-21 June

Christchurch Priory Music and Arts Festival. 01202 485804

18-21 7.30pm and 2.30pm Saturday matinee

‘Crazy For You’, Wimborne Musical Theatre, Tivoli Theatre. 01202 659425

19 June 8pm

English Whippet Racing Derby, Fordingbridge Recreation Ground. Free.

02392 486578

Verwood Traditional Jazz Club presents Dixiemix Jazz Band, The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood. Doors open 7pm. 01202 873725

Verwood and District Horticultural Society, ‘Herbs more than Stuffing Balls’ talk

by Neil Lovesey. Memorial Hall. 01202 814376

8 June

20-29 June

5 June 7.30pm

Verwood and 3LX Twinning Association meets at Heathland Heritage Centre, speaker Chris Thain, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Brownsea Island Manager. 01202 826449

5 June 7.30pm

Summer Concert, Ringwood Musical and Dramatic Society Choir, St Martin’s URC, West Moors. 07597 771071

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Poole Harbourview Abseil for Diverse Abilities Plus. 01202 718266

12 June 7.30pm

Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival. www. bournemouthfoodanddrink. co.uk

21 June 10am-noon

Verwood Concert Brass coffee morning concert (training band). Verwood Memorial Hall. 01202 814886

in & around the area

Nigel Kennedy headlining at Regent WORLD-FAMOUS VIOLINIST, NIGEL KENNEDY, WILL BE APPEARING AT THE REGENT CENTRE IN CHRISTCHURCH ON MONDAY 7 JULY His typically maverick musical programme will celebrate the music of Bach as well as other brilliant composers who have influenced him.

His world acclaimed concert series, ‘Bach Plus,’ begins with Bach sonatas and partitas for solo violin, after which he is joined on stage by musicians on acoustic guitarist, snare drum and double bass to perform Kennedy’s own arrangements of the music of the legendary Fats Waller, Brubeck, as well as other composers and classical cross over pieces such as Monti’s Czardas and Danny Boy. Tickets are now on sale.

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ituated on the outskirts of Ringwood, Spinnaker Sailing Club has been home to an enthusiastic band of dinghy sailors for over 50 years.

Attracting families from all over Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire, Spinnaker Sailing Club is used for sailing all year round and offers members a varied menu of gentle cruising, fleet racing, team racing, training and a wide variety of social events. When time is short Spinnaker Sailing Club is the place to sail - anytime, any conditions, sailors can be on the water with a minimum of delay.

As a recognised RYA training centre, Spinnaker Sailing Club offers courses to anyone aged 8 to 88! Sailing courses are available after school, evenings, weekends and during the school holidays – more information can be found at http://spinnakerclub.co.uk/training/. As a family friendly sailing club the emphasis is on safety whilst having fun and learning.

To find out more about Spinnaker Sailing Club, please visit www. spinnakerclub.co.uk

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Myra’s Wells charity for clean water in Africa A small Dorset charity has built 40 wells in villages in Africa. Myra’s Wells, based in West Moors, has made a valuable contribution to many African villagers’ lives by providing a clean water supply.

The founder of the charity, Eddie Martin said: “It transforms their lives, reducing disease, enabling them to drink, wash, grow crops and keep animals. Death rates are substantially reduced immediately because people are no longer drinking dirty water.”

A 60 metre deep well now costs approximately £5,000 and can supply the needs of thousands of people.

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yra’s Wells primarily digs wells in Burkina Faso, West Africa. However, the charity also fills 40 foot containers with relief supplies such as clothes, medical supplies and school equipment.

“We send about one a year, which costs around £7,000 to buy and ship from Southampton to Africa and then onto Ouagadougou,” Eddie said.

He decided to start the charity after he visited Christine Zoungrana in Burkina Faso in 2006. Eddie and his wife Myra sponsored Christine when she travelled to Bournemouth to study English in 1977. After Myra sadly died in 2005, Eddie accepted Christine’s invitation to visit her. A friend from his church offered to accompany him. They visited Mali and then travelled to the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou.

His hostess Christine and her husband Michel ran a Christian school in a village called Zongo, not far from the capital. Christine took Eddie and his travelling companion to visit the school. There were four finished classrooms.

One classroom was half built and the construction of another had not even started.

They helped construct the rest of the school buildings using mud bricks. The school had 300 pupils and teachers were paid €40 per month.

However, education was not the main problem in Zongo. Eddie immediately recognised that the people in Zongo were at a significant disadvantage because there was a lack of clean water. Villagers had to walk nearly four miles each morning to get water from a well in the neighbouring village.

Eddie learnt that a well could be built for approximately £4,000. This could provide unlimited water for around 4,000 people.

He decided he wanted to help and asked his friends if they would be willing to contribute

towards the cost of building a well in the memory of Myra. Donations rushed in - Eddie raised a total of £8,000. Consequently, two wells were constructed, one in Zongo and another in the village of Bingo.

After the wells were built, Eddie continued to receive donations. In 2013, the charity built approximately 10 wells in areas like Sabou, Bilanga, Matiakoali, Gonse and Toma.

“Every penny I get is spent on providing clean water,” Eddie said.

In some bigger charities, 15% to 20% of spending is not on charitable objectives. This money may be spent on admin, fundraising or governance.

Eddie added: “The big difference with us is that we can honestly say that 100% of the money we get is spent on providing clean water.”

The charity drilled a well in Myra village in 2009. The village has a special significance because it shares the same name as Eddie’s wife.

The village is remote - it is situated on the edge of the desert, north of Ouagadougou.

Before the well was built, there was a significant problem with dirty water causing disease and death. The water was used by both the human and animal population. It was also used for drinking, cooking, washing and irrigation.

Eddie said that he would like the total number of wells built by the charity to reach 100 in the next few years and hopes to build another 10 this year.

“I would really like to purchase our own drilling rig,” he said, “however, this will cost about £250,000 and unless we can get substantial money from somewhere, that has to remain a dream.”

If you would like to find out more about Myra’s Wells or make a donation, visit www. myraswells.btck.co.uk

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specialist services BUILDING WORK & REPAIRS

CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

DECORATING

GARAGE DOORS

FENCING & PAVING

LOCKSMITHS

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specialist services GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRINT

MAINTENANCE

PLASTERING

TREE SURGERY

LOCKS & GLAZING

TILING

WINDOW REPAIRS

WORK TOPS

WINDOW REPAIRS

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motoring

Mighty Motoring Marvels Stephen Turvil

stephenturvil@googlemail.com The Nissan Micra Tekna 1.2 has climbed so high on the corporate ladder that it gets dizzy. As such, this five-door supermini is one of the most capable town cars on the market.

Strengths include its 1.2-litre 98PS petrol engine that averages 65.7mpg, hits 76.3mpg on the extra-urban cycle and returns 53.3mpg in town.

Such figures impress more than the world’s longest ladder. Low fuel consumption ensures that tailpipe emissions are only 99g/km, so – as road tax is based on emissions – this five-speed manual can be taxed for free.

The Micra’s frugality is partly thanks to its stop/start system that automatically switches off the engine when it is stationary, in neutral and has its clutch peddle released. The engine then fires to life when the motorist presses the clutch – then this workhorse continues to race up the corporate ladder like a possessed window cleaner. Nissan claims that

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Nissan Micra Tenka 1.2 this system reduces fuel consumption by 4%.

Now, a motorist who is unfamiliar with a start/stop concept might find it unnerving. After all, the first thought when an engine cuts out is that there is a mechanical fault. This feeling soon passes. Furthermore, the engine propels motorists to 62mph in 11.4 seconds – which is fairly nippy for the class – and has plenty of torque at low revolutions.

The Nissan Micra Tekna 1.2 has confident handling to complement its frugality and performance. As such

the ride is comfortable, it effortlessly maintains its line through corners and the steering provides more than enough feedback.

These characteristics complement the excellent visibility that ensures manoeuvring around ladders is straightforward. Furthermore, the cabin feels spacious considering its proportions and has supportive seats. There are plenty of storage compartments too. Larger items can be placed in the class competitive 265-litre boot.

Standard equipment includes the

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cruise control, speed limiter, electric folding wing mirrors, rear parking sensors, automatic wipers and the anti-dazzle rear-view mirror. Not bad.

Then there is reliability.

Nissan produces robust cars that rarely cause problems if properly maintained. This is evident from the number of old generation Micras from the nineties that – despite having slipped down the corporate ladder due to age - still work perfectly. What a dizzying thought. Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S Tekna prices start from £14,200.

How much for a ladder?

motoring

Summer driving advice from the AA Long journeys, high temperatures and heavy traffic The high temperatures and busy holiday routes of summer put extra demands on both car and driver.

With a little planning and preparation though you should be able to reduce the risk of a breakdown and keep stress levels to a minimum.

Drowned or lost key fobs It’s easy to lose your car keys in sand on the beach or take the remote control for a swim and then find that car doors won’t open. Salt in sea water can ruin electric circuits and render transponder keys useless. Most cars will have an alternative method of entry if the remote key fails - check the handbook - but it’s better to keep keys safe and dry in the first place.

Punctures High temperatures aggravate any existing damage to the rubber.

Under-inflation adds to the problem causing friction and more heat which can prove too much for weak spots, causing punctures and blow-outs. Check tyre condition and pressures, adjusting for extra load if appropriate. Check caravan tyres for cracking and renew damaged tyres before use.

Overheating High temperatures can aggravate cooling system problems too.

Check the coolant reservoir level regularly. Look out for wet or white staining on coolant hoses. Check the fan by running the car to normal temperature and allowing the engine to idle for five to 10 minutes - the cooling fan should cut in automatically.

are open. Once air conditioning has cooled the inside of the car, you may be able to turn it down or off. Using a windscreen shade and opening up the car as soon as you get back to it will

help to cool the inside. Opening windows while you drive out of a car park will lower the inside temperature before you start the air conditioning. ...continued over

Summer fuel saving If you have to carry luggage on the roof, use a roof box to reduce drag. Alternatively load luggage on a roof rack as low as possible and wrap tightly in plastic sheeting. If you are staying in one place for your holiday, take the roof rack or box off when you get there - you’ll save fuel on day trips. Open windows cause extra drag. Try air vents first particularly on a motorway. Don’t start the air conditioning if doors or windows

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Summer driving advice from the AA motoring Long journeys, high temperatures and heavy traffic - continued

Fatigue Break a journey over 3 hours with a 20 minute break. On longer journeys, take a break every two hours or so. Frequent short stops (of at least 20 minutes) are better than one long stop. Avoid heavy meals and alcohol before driving.

Counter sleepiness by taking a short nap (up to 15 minutes) or drink two cups of strong coffee.

Remember that it’s illegal to stop on the motorway hard shoulder, except in an emergency Tractors Tractor drivers often have sound-proofed cabs or wear ear protectors, so they may not hear approaching cars. Tractors don’t have to be fitted with brake or indicator lights unless used at night so in daylight be prepared for them to stop or turn without warning.

Hayfever Hayfever is particularly bad in the summer and if you sneeze at 70mph you lose your vision for as much as 100 metres.

Take medication which doesn’t cause drowsiness. Get someone else to drive if you are having a particularly bad hayfever day. Ask about cabin pollen filters for your make of car. Slow down and drop back if you’re about to sneeze.

Close windows and air vents to reduce pollen grains in the car.

Vacuum car mats and carpets regularly during summer to get rid of dust.

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Glare Sun glare causes many accidents, particularly under clear skies at dawn or dusk. Keep a clean and unscratched pair of sunglasses handy. Avoid lenses which darken in strong sunlight - the windscreen filters out UV light so the glasses will change only slowly. Clean the windscreen regularly, inside and out, to remove smears, which will catch sunlight and impair vision Renewing worn or damaged wiper blades will also help to improve vision.

Loose chippings Surface dressing - laying tar covered with loose chippings helps preserve roads and improve skid resistance, but is also a cause of cracked headlamp glasses and windscreens, and damaged paintwork. Keep your distance and drive within posted speed limits to reduce the risk of damage.

Fire Verges and embankments can become bone dry and a smouldering cigarette butt could be all that it takes for roadside grass to ignite - in hot summers there have been mile after mile of blackened motorway verges.

Roadside fires endanger the countryside, wildlife, and put motorists at risk because of the danger from smoke reducing visibility, as well as congestion as emergency services tackle the blaze.

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Don’t be a

VICTIM M of car crime

otorists are being warned by police to remove all valuables from their vehicles to prevent being targeted by thieves.

In Dorset, thefts from vehicles tend to increase during the spring and summer months as a result of the increase in visitors to the county and the change in weather. Evenings are becoming lighter and people are taking advantage of this by visiting beauty spots.

DCI Paul Powley said: “Unfortunately, people are still taking risks when leaving their vehicles unattended.

“Many vehicles are seen with valuables on display or windows left open. This is an open invitation for thieves. If a thief sees, or even thinks there is something of value in your car, they will try their luck.

“The best advice is not to leave anything in your car. Leave it at home, or take it with you.

Follow these steps to help keep vehicles safe: •

Valuable items and shopping should not be left in cars, either in view or hidden away

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Windows and doors should always be securely locked when vehicles are left

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Sat navs should not be left in cars and their holders and cables should not be left on display

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Ensure that sat nav holder marks are not left visible on the windscreen

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If a vehicle has an alarm, always use it – even if the vehicle is only going to be left for a short period of time

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MONTHLY HOROSCOPES

May 2014

VIRGO August 24 - September 23 Money from an investment or inheritance will allow you to afford a few luxuries during the second half of May. The 28th brings a fresh career opportunity, but this position will require you to make big sacrifices on the personal front.

LIBRA September 24th - October 23rd A spontaneous gesture of love during the third week of May takes your breath away. It may be difficult to gain admission to an exclusive club or educational institution around the 28th. If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Your persistence will pay off.

You’ll have to play the aggressor in a romance as May turns to June.

SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21 Don’t mix romance with finance in the second half of May. You shouldn’t have to buy someone’s affection.

Trust your instincts regarding a long term investment around the 24th. This could be your chance to establish lifelong financial security. At month’s end, the New Moon will put pressure on a close relationship. Be honest about your needs.

CAPRICORN December 22 - January 20 Don’t let your family interfere with your love life during the second half of May. Your partner could help you realise a cherished dream in the days surrounding the 24th. The New Moon that rises during the final week of May will bring a job offer. Hold out for a better position.

ARIES March 21 - April 20 Let your best friend or romantic partner spoil you throughout mid-May. You’re overdue for some tender loving care. A stalled relationship will move forward toward the end of the month. Disappointing news will arrive on or around the 28th.

It will be difficult to communicate with a moody relative or neighbour.

GEMINI May 22 - June 21 The New Moon on the 28th will tempt you to change your look in some radical way, but don’t do it. You’re better off maintaining a classic, professional image. Express your wild side through creative projects.

Writing, jewellery making and metalwork will be especially enjoyable at the end of May.

TAURUS April 21 - May 21 The New Moon on the 28th finds you arguing about money. You may not be able to get the salary you deserve, partly because an organisation has an unrealistic view about the work you perform. Stay patient. Your chances for finding a lucrative position will improve as May turns to June.

CANCER June 22 - July 23 Draw firm boundaries with your boss during the second half of May. Finding leisure time will be difficult during the third week of the month, as relatives will be quite dependent on you. The 28th warns against confiding secrets, especially to seemingly sympathetic counsellors. Working from home will be a real treat as May turns to June.

SCORPIO October 24 - November 22 Ask a teacher or community leader to write you a recommendation during the second half of May. Their words of praise will open personal and professional doors.

Don’t let a youngster or lover pressure you into buying an expensive gift on the 28th. You need to be as resourceful as possible when May turns to June. If you work hard, you could pay off a debt before the month is over.

Electric Fire Suite, surround dark wood, H102.5cm W110cm D38cm. £75, West Moors.

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Royal Salute 21 Year Old Scotch Whisky, in green ceramic decanter. Retail £90. Offers.

Fordingbridge. 01425 652248

Double Garden Bench, wrought iron arms, needs painting. Free (to be collected).

Wimborne. 01202 886611

Solid Oak Dining Table, 3ft x 3ft, extends to 6ft x 3ft. As new. £110. Verwood. 01202 820719

Leather Ankle Boots, three pairs, size 8, high heeled. Good condition. £24. Fordingbridge.

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Coffee Table, vintage/retro (circa 1950s), glass topped with scene ‘Sunset on the Fens’ – water marking under glass. £40. Bournemouth.

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AQUARIUS January 21 - February 19 The New Moon on the 28th will prompt you to launch a creative project.

Keep developing your technique, even if the initial results are disappointing. Enlist the aid of an encouraging teacher; their instruction will make you a much better artist.

PISCES February 20 - March 20 The second half of May is ideal for romantic and artistic pursuits. This would be a great time to take a vacation, preferably to a seaside resort. Your best friend or partner could get a raise or high paying job as May turns to June. Don’t be surprised if you receive a beautiful gift as thanks for your love and encouragement.

FREEADS Computer Chair. Good condition. £20.

Ringwood. 01425 478658 Crystal Chandelier, glass drops. As new. £25.

Verwood 01202 813251 Wall Unit, mahogany, L92” D17” H78”.

Excellent condition. £100. Ashley Heath. 01425 475121

Tumble Dryer, White Knight, vented. Perfect working order. £30. Verwood. 01202 826905

Brother Word Processor, as new. £40.

Alderholt. 01425 657910

Hotpoint Slim Dishwasher, VGC. £50.

Ferndown. 01202 855748

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Building Blocks, 35, white insulation, 625mm x 215mm x 75mm. £20. Verwood. 01202 827212 CDs, 50, various artists. £75 ono. Wimborne.

01202 891492 UPVC Door, complete, half double glazed, with frame. £25. West Moors. 01202 870328

Gents Sheepskin Coat, brown, 42inch chest, excellent condition. £45. Verwood. 01202 821200

Flymo Turbo Lite 35, electric, 35cm cut, two years old. Good condition. £90. Alderholt.

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Quilted Bedcover, super king size, floral design, thick and warm. £25. Verwood. 01202 824316

Spear and Jackson Brushcutter/Strimmer. £60. Alderholt. 01425 653035

Suitcase, 27inch, locks, straps, wheels, used once. £20. Christchurch. 01202 475792

Wheelchair. £35. West Moors. 01202 854653

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Display Cabinet, Edwardian mahogany, in need of TLC. £35. Moordown. 01202 522943

Electric Fire Surround Suite, light oak. £15.

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Thomson Television, 25inch, 16inch screen with Freeview box. £40. Alderholt. 01425 657910

Three Drawer Filing Cabinet, VGC. £10. West Moors. 01202 890599 Caravan, Elddis Wisp. 350/2/1996. VGC. Full awning, gas bottles, roll along water carrier, many extras. Ready to go. £800. Ashley Heath.

01425 471868 Vintage Three Piece Suite, CC41, circa 1951, bed-settee (Vono) and two arm chairs. £250.

Bournemouth. 01202 519568 Chrome Locking Wheel Nuts, to fit Mondeo. £10. Moordown. 01202 522943

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Upholstery Kit Staple Gun, tacker, hammer, coloured tacks and pins. £25. Verwood. 01202 824316 Beer Glasses, 30 pint and half pint, all named. £12.50. Ferndown. 01202 891521 Magnificent Dark Oak Bespoke Dresser with 3 drawers, over 50 years old. 6’ 4” long, 21” wide. 6’ 6” high (easily separated to transport).

VGC. £250. Large, Dark Oak Bespoke Table, solid, suit farmhouse or large home. 7’ long, 30” high, 33” wide. 4 matching bespoke dining chairs and two carvers. VGC. £300. Purchase both dresser and table and chairs for £500 ono.

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LEO July 24 - August 23 If you want to buy a place, you’ll be able to get a generous loan at mid-month.

Your commute will get a lot easier once the second half of May gets under way. The New Moon on the 28th finds you facing off with a needy friend. Don’t make the mistake of lending money to them.

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ASK THE EXPERT

By Nolan Irving

Q: What’s all this about tough new rules for mortgages?

A: These came into force on 26 April, following a review by the Financial Conduct Authority. The declared aim is to try and ensure that the irresponsible lending that contributed to the last property crash is not repeated.

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nder the new rules, lenders and mortgage advisors are now obliged to carry out stringent checks on borrowers’ ability to afford the loans, both now and over the longer term. This basically means giving lenders significantly more information about your income and outgoings, as well as demonstrating how easily you could cope with any future interest rate rises.

your tax returns, accounts, business plan or projected earnings. Finally, your lender will look at how interest rates are predicted to change over a minimum of the next five years, to see how they might affect your mortgage payments.

As far as proof of income is concerned, this might simply mean showing your payslips – although if you are self-employed, you will probably need to show things like

So far, so good. However, what has caused rather more concern in some quarters is the other half of the income-expenditure equation, whereby lenders are now required

Oh, and if you want an interest-only mortgage (and can find one!), the lender will also want to know what arrangements you have in place to repay the capital sum at the end.

Nolan Irving to take a much more detailed look at how – and on what – you spend the money you earn. This has given rise to all sorts of stories in the press about people being asked things like how often they entertain friends to dinner, and even the number of times they eat steak!

This may all sound a bit over the top - a bit intrusive, even. But actually, when all’s said and done, most people – certainly those of us in the property industry itself recognise it as a price worth paying for more sensible lending. After all, no-one really wants a return to the bad old days of things like self-cert mortgages. Yes, the mortgage

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application and approval process will take longer. But since everyone will be in the same boat, no-one will be disadvantaged by this.

So my advice is the same as it’s always been… if you’re serious about buying a property then seek the advice from an independent mortgage adviser as a matter of priority.

Matthew Irving BSc (Hons) Cert PFS CeMap will be happy to provide you with all the mortgage advice you need, simply give him a call on 01202 888134 or 07989 518081.

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