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Volume 38, Issue 12

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

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CashUnity winner Find out how Tim Richards from Verwood will be spending his £1,000 prize money. See page 33

Planning falls into

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mbarrassed planners at Christchurch and East Dorset Partnership have fallen so far behind with planning applications that an email has been sent to applicants apologizing for the delay. See page 25 for full story

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HelloReaders Saved by a whisker

There was a Disney film in the 1960s called That Darn Cat! and the phrase has always stuck in my mind. And at last I found the opportunity to use it. When a friend asked me to let her cat into her house while she was away I was more than willing to help. I knew the cat would reward me with purrs and affection. I was on the way to my friend’s house to let her cat in, when I broke down on the A350 going into Poole. There are no pavements, no lights, just a single carriageway and fast moving traffic and it was dark. Before I had time to panic a driver stopped and helped me push the car off the road onto a drive. I then realised with horror that I’d left my phone at home. He very gallantly let me use his phone to call the RAC before rushing off to an appointment. The owner of the house then let me push the car onto his drive and one of the family stood with me and chatted for what must have been nearly an hour until the rescue van arrived. The problem turned out to be my fuel pump. No tinkering would make it work so my friendly RAC man said he’d have to tow me home. That Darn Cat! I knew she’d be sitting there waiting. And this is where I have to salute my RAC hero. Before towing me home, he took me to my friend’s house where to my relief the cat was waiting. No purrs or cuddles on this occasion but she was safely let into the house and my supposedly simple mission was complete. So thanks to everyone who rescued me and went out of their way to turn what could have been a nightmare into a cat-nap.

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local The BID launch attended by Christopher Chope MP and supporters from local authorities, education, business organisations and public services

BUSINESSES BENEFIT FROM BID The first Business Improvement District (BID) on industrial estates in Dorset has been launched

A BID is a formal designation that enables groups of businesses to work together and commission projects to improve their local trading environment. BIDs are democratic and it had to be endorsed by businesses on the estates through a formal independent ballot before it could be established. The vote was carried by a majority of two to one. Russell Bowyer, chairman of the Ferndown & Uddens BID says “It is great

news that businesses on the largest industrial estate in Dorset have chosen to support the BID. We can now start to deliver a much improved industrial estate in line with our business plan, with the aim of providing benefits for all businesses. The first priorities will be to upgrade security, ensure the Broadband rollout is completed and provide better access to the diverse range of business support services that are available.”

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An urgent appeal has been launched to protect native white clawed crayfish in Dorset Deadly crayfish plague was found on the River Allen in Wimborne in July with over 100 crayfish having died.

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Dorset Wildlife Trust is now taking urgent action to save them from dying out in the county. DWT’s Conservation Officer, Amanda Broom, said “We were very disappointed

to find dead white-clawed crayfish on the River Allen, which is a result of the thoughtless introduction of non-native species. DWT wants to avoid white-clawed crayfish from being lost altogether from the river by raising £33,000 to protect the surviving native crayfish. The money will be used to bolster our crayfish river restoration work here and on other Dorset rivers that will benefit white-clawed crayfish and other river wildlife for years to come.” To donate online, visit www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org. uk/crayfish or donate directly by texting: CLAW14 (£ donation amount) to 70070.

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DRIVERS RISE TO CHALLENGE When it comes to raising money for charity, Steve Bateman and his fellow ‘screwballs’ have proved that they are quite a driving force. Steve from Damerham and his ‘drinking partners’ Steve Birchmore from Three Legged Cross and Jason Anthony from Osmington have just completed a whistle stop driving tour of Europe called the Screwball Rally. After visiting 10 countries in four days and travelling 2,500 miles, the team has returned safely to Dorset, delighted to have raised at least £3,000 for UK charity Young Epilepsy. Former British 1000cc Motorcycle Champion Steve, who is more used to speed than endurance, decided to rally his mates for the challenge after his son Grant’s best friend Ned Eaves, died from a severe epileptic seizure this summer. Steve said: “They were both at the Sheiling School in Ringwood and we wanted to raise money to fund advances to try and cure this terrible condition.” The aim of the Screwball Rally is for competitors to drive old bangers costing under £750 to Prague and back via

Steve (right) and Jason

To help go to www.Justgiving.com/YE2014 or text YESS92 to 70070 and pledge £5. Steve can be contacted on superbikebuyer@aol.com or call 07768 534210.

Switzerland, Italy and Austria. They used a lovingly restored BMW 528i dressed up as an 80s German police car. Steve said: “The car was wonderful although it only did 18 miles to the gallon.” He added: “Grant, one of 112,000 young people in the UK living with epilepsy, has graduated from Young Epilepsy St Piers College where the fantastic medical staff and teachers have managed his epilepsy fully for the first time in his 21 years.”

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Supermarket shopping in Verwood has entered a fresh phase with the opening of Morrisons new store The new store on Chiltern Drive, which was due to be opened by the Mayor Councillor Pat Morrow on 6 October, has created 50 jobs and will give customers an increased choice of products. The new facility is the consequence of a deal struck between East Dorset District Council and Morrisons in 2011. The company bought the neighbouring Verwood Leisure Centre from the council so it could expand. Leisure facilities

were then moved to The Hub and Emmanuel Middle School in what the then leader of the council, Spencer Flower, described as a “win win” situation for residents. The new store is a Craft Skills Academy with staff trained in a range of traditional skills such as butchery, fishmongery, bakery and flower arranging. Customers will be able to see bakers kneading dough at the front of the bakery and butchers cutting meat fresh on the counter. The store also features a continental style deli counter, 140 cuts of meat in the butchery and a selection of more than 80 cheeses from around the world. At the bakery there will be up to 48 varieties of bread baked throughout the day . There is also a flower shop, a ‘make your own’ pizza counter and a range of clothing for boys and girls. Store general manager Martin Rolfe said: “We’re delighted that, as a result of this new store opening, we have helped create new jobs in the local area.” A Morrisons petrol station will open next year.

Oscar the 5-year-old African grey parrot sparked a rescue operation when he was spotted landing on the shoulders of shoppers at Bournemouth’s Castlepoint Shopping Park. He had escaped from his Ferndown home two days’ earlier and his relieved owners Mark and Julie Hanna were contacted by Castlepoint after their ‘missing parrot’ notice was found on Gumtree. Now reunited, Mark and Julie explained how the beautiful grey bird with bright red tail feathers, flew out of the kitchen door within just seconds of it being opened. “He has never done that before and we don’t think he will again as he was exhausted after his flight,” (4.7 miles as the parrot flies). Peter Matthews, general manager at Castlepoint said that perhaps Oscar visited the shopping park because he felt peckish, but they would not be rushing to introduce shopping pollies for avian visitors!

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Talk from Beefeater New Chief Fire Officer for Hampshire Verwood afternoon Townswomen’s Guild members enjoyed an entertaining talk from Tony Strafford, a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London for 20 years. He spoke about medieval England, the lives of men and women, rich and poor and the many executions that took place at the Tower. The Amblers’ Lunch in August proved very successful, raising funds for the TG’s charity, Riding for The Disabled. Forthcoming events include a coach trip to Portsmouth and a ‘soup & pud’ lunch in October. - Advertising feature -

A new Chief Officer has been appointed to lead Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) from the start of next year. Dave Curry will take over from the current Chief John Bonney, who is stepping down from his role after a decade in the top job. Mr Curry is the existing Deputy Chief Officer and will formally take over as Chief on 1 January 2015. Mr Curry said: “I am delighted to be taking on the role. It is a position that I know carries great responsibility, as our

Service strives to make life safer for every resident living in the county. He added: “There is no doubt I take on the job at a time of great change in the Dave Curry fire service but I am looking forward immensely to the challenge of ensuring we continue to supply an exemplary service to our communities and to leading such a great organisation.” Mr Bonney retires on 31 December after more than 10 years in the job.

Track down Bournemouth Footwear Specialists in wide fitting shoes such as DB Easy Footwear and Da Bella, Bournemouth Footwear is on hand to help find the perfect shoe, no matter how wide your foot is. Trading for 21 years at Wycliffe Road, Winton and in the footwear industry for 35 years, Kevin Turner certainly knows his bunions when it comes to helping people with foot problems. With E, EE, 4E, 6E and 8E for ladies and up to 6E for men, Kevin says, “If your feet swell, there is no need to upsize your shoe. With the Fife you can have comfort at the right size simply by expanding the shoe to fit your foot. We also stock open shoes and a new stretchy shoe that doesn’t put pressure on the foot.” The shop is well worth tracking down and as well as shoes for all widths, Bournemouth Footwear stocks Dr Martens, Caterpillar, Wrangler, hiking boots, slippers, basic trainers and sandals. Call 01202 531210.

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Bike ride and Foire de la Pomme Fordingbridge Twinning Association recently took part in the annual cycle ride organised by Michel Geslin, President of the Vimoutiers Twinning Committee. The ride covered over 100 miles, taking in the picturesque villages of Beuvron en Auge, and Arromanche with its Canadian War Cemetery at Beny-sur-Mer. Peter Adams who cycled the route said, “This was the 15th ride, and for the first time,

all four towns and countries were represented: Vimoutiers in France, Chatelet in Belgium, Sontra in Germany and Fordingbridge in Great Britain.” For further details about Fordingbridge Twinning and its upcoming trip to the annual Foire de la Pomme (Festival of Apples) in Vermoutiers on 17–19 October, please call Alison (chairperson) or Derek Ayling on 01425 650770, or email Hippotrain@btinternet.com

Sailing in for MDL award A Fordingbridge teenager officially received a trophy presented by Lord Iliffe, Chairman of MDL Marinas’ parent company, at Southampton Boat Show last month

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John Bratherton, aged 13, and five other youngsters were awarded trophies after winning a place on this year’s MDL Sail Training Awards voyage. The teenagers spent six days on the ketch ‘John Laing’ with the Ocean Youth Trust South in April. The round trip, from Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, saw them plotting their intended course and getting involved with all elements of sailing. During the voyage the participants also had the opportunity to obtain the Competent Crew certificate, an RYA recognised qualification. Eamonn Feeney, Managing Director at MDL Marinas, commented: “Our Sail Training Awards are a very important initiative for us and we have so far helped well over a hundred young people to experience

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AWARD WINNER: John Bratherton receives his award, pictured with Eamonn Feeney (left) and Lord Iliffe (right)

something truly exceptional. We are big supporters of the work of Ocean Youth Trust South and it’s fantastic that they can reward these youngsters with such a brilliant adventure that really does give them skills for life.” For more information, please visit www.sailtrainingawards.co.uk

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NFDS Waterfest

The MS Society’s Bournemouth Branch charity golf day was held at Crane Valley Golf Club on 17 September. The event raised nearly £5,000 for the charity and attracted double the number of entrants than last year.

The 2014 New Forest District Sailablilty Waterfest took place in August with some closely fought sailing. Afterwards the top three crews were presented with commemorative plaques. The event also included the ceremonial launch

The Bus Stop Club at Turbary Resource Centre in Ferndown is offering a full autumn programme. As well as the established Community Caff, money and debt management courses, IT workshops, job club and

office within our open plan building, creating a pleasant and confidential working space for the staff. We very much appreciate this practical improvement to our service.” For further info phone Susan on 07866 692528.

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of two new boats: ‘Little Buttercup’, named in recognition of the Gilbert & Sullivan Group which generously raised much of the funding for its purchase and helped launch it, and

‘Blue Peter’ in memory of the late Peter Bircham who had spent many happy years as a NFDS volunteer. The launching ceremony was performed by his daughter Pat. Waterfest was launched in 2012 to thank Sainsbury’s (Ringwood) management and staff for the generous sponsorship that the local branch had given. It has since become an annual event involving several southern branches of the store. New volunteers for NFDS are always required. Call the clubhouse on Tuesday or Friday, 10am to 4pm: 01425 470365.

Bus Stop Club has full autumn programme health walks, there is also victim support and a listening service Susan Sutherland, the project manager said, “Recent financial support from our local Ferndown Town councillors has enabled us to build an

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hen 55-year-old Chris Nancarrow from Edmondsham was advised to apply for PIP (Personal Independence Payment), he and his partner Jane Brasher downloaded the application form, but found it too complicated to complete. They went to Fordingbridge CAB for advice before sending the application to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). That was in October 2013. A year later Chris, who suffers with emphysema, osteoporosis, bronchiolitis, severe depression and anxiety, is still waiting for his first payment. Jane said, “When he had confirmation from the DWP stating the application had been received, it also explained that any benefits would be backdated. “It is now September 2014. If they are doing this to everyone, how much will they be paying out when they finally start processing the claims? It could make a very big hole in the national budget.” The couple kept ringing the DWP to ask why the application wasn’t being progressed and were told that Chris was on the list for a health

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assessment and PIP couldn’t be paid until this was carried out. Jane got in touch with mags4dorset who made enquiries on Chris’ behalf. A health assessment should be carried out within 26 weeks of a PIP application and with Chris’ consent, a complaint was lodged with the DWP. On that same day, he was told that a manager of Atos Healthcare (the company contracted to carry out the health assessments in the area) would contact him within 48 hours. When the call was received Chris was advised that he was on the waiting list, but that there was a shortage of assessors, which had caused a backlog. He was assured that his name was near the top of the list. PIP was introduced in April 2013 to replace Disability Living Allowance and reassessment of

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the existing 1.7 million DLA claimants began last October. A backlog of over 750,000 claims built up. In June 2014, Labour MP Margaret Hodge told the BBC, “The implementation of the Personal Independence Payment has been nothing short of a fiasco.” She criticised the DWP for failing to pilot the scheme. A DWP spokesman told mags4dorset, “Unlike the old system, Personal Independence Payment includes a face-to-face assessment and regular reviews to make sure support goes to those who need it most. “We accept that the delays faced by some people are unacceptable, and we are committed to putting that right. Between May and July we have doubled the number of claims processed and we are working hard to continue to make further improvements. With claims backdated, no one is ever left out of pocket.” An Atos Healthcare spokesperson added: “We apologise to Mr Nancarrow. The assessment process is taking longer than had been expected. The assessment is a key part of a person’s claim for benefit and it is important that when someone needs to be seen they are given the time they need to explain how their disability or health condition affects them. “Together with DWP we are taking action to reduce delays. We are directly recruiting more health professionals to increase capacity. We are also working with the DWP to reduce the length of the assessment whilst still maintaining quality and trying to keep our customers better informed about the delays.” Following the involvement of mags4dorset, Mr Nancarrow has now received an appointment for a health assessment.

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Letters Do you enjoy listening to Classical Music?

The Verwood Friends of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra have arranged visits to concerts given by this fine Orchestra at Lighthouse Poole for over 30 years. The programme for the coming 2014/15 winter season is now available. Seven visits are planned between October 2014 and May 2015 at monthly intervals and members are welcome to attend as many or as few as they wish. The visits are by coach with pickups through Verwood, Three Legged Cross and West Moors returning to the same points. New members would be most welcome to join this friendly, informal group. As VFBSO is non-profit-making, a minimum number is required for each visit to be viable. Our prices are inclusive of concert tickets and the cost of the coach. Please call 01202-824959 or e-mail- margaret-tilley@sky.com for more information and details of the programme.

Margaret Tilley

Equal rights of access required I am a ‘walking wounded’ disabled pensioner of 69 who can speak on behalf of myself and many others in East Dorset with mobility/disability problems unable to get councils at all levels to address our equal access rights. I would be most grateful therefore if your readers would support us in our quest to have our legal rights of access listened to and acted upon. In Verwood an opening in a side road with an inhibitor to allow mobility scooters, wheelchairs etc access to the Memorial Hall car park and recreation ground is required. It would allow parents and grandparents with impaired mobility to get safely to where they can watch children’s activities. It seems very unfair in this day and age of supposed equality that we have councillors at all levels unable or unwilling to make more effort to help those with mobility problems. For instance, an inch of Tarmac at all crossovers on each side of the road would help make them wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Please add your weight to ask for more attention at the planning stage, to include equal access rights, for the increasing number of people with mobility/ disability problems.

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SUPER SKATEPARK WINS SUPPORT fter an impressive presentation by Campaign 4 Carvers Skate Park, town councillors agreed with young skaters that the park at Carvers needed replacing. The new floodlit concrete park will cost around £180,000 and it is hoped that designs will be finalised and planning permission granted in January, with work starting in March. The existing metal skate park is over 10 years old and not up to standard. Several of the ramps have been taken away and because of safety risks, young skateboarders have been using the Gateway Square. This has annoyed many residents who have complained to the council. A Facebook campaign was launched in August and within two weeks had 134 ‘likes’. One comment explained: “Seeing the drop in youth centre is being rebuilt, it

makes sense to restore the skate park and make it better, safer and more enjoyable for the younger generations to come.” Ringwood School and the local police also supported the campaign and 547 signatures had been handed into the council along with a letter of support from a resident. Funds from section 106 developers’ contributions will be used to pay for the new park with young people fund raising to make a contribution.

Councillors agreed that a new concrete park would be a vibrant hub of activity, attracting skate tourists and benefiting the economy. It would also be low maintenance and the young people had committed to holding an annual Skate Fest to raise funds for any maintenance that might be required. Young people will help design the skate park, which received unanimous backing from the town council.

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RINGWOOD NEWS Lantern of Remembrance in Ringwood A Lantern of Remembrance has been dedicated in Ringwood in recognition of the sacrifice of the town’s people who fell during the First and Second World Wars The Lantern was lit during a service in Gateway Square led by The Reverend Terry Roberts, Chaplain for the Ringwood Branch of the Royal British Legion, and accompanied by Ringwood and Burley Town Mayor Councillor Barbara Woodifield Band. It will be relit and Revd Terry Roberts, with the Lantern of Remembrance behind. on the anniversary Photo: Dennis Whitfield of the death of the servicemen and their lives for our freedoms women, and their names and and the freedoms of others, a brief service history will be so it is right and fitting that displayed in the Ringwood the town should pay particular Gateway notice board. tribute to its own fallen The idea for the Lantern heroes and heroines. I hope came from Councillor Michael that, as the months go by, the Thierry, and it will be a daily significance of the Lantern will reminder to people who be embraced by Ringwood pass the Gateway building, people and that such losses whether lit or unlit, of the will never be needed again by sacrifice of Ringwood’s fallen. this town or any other.” The Mayor of Ringwood A collection taken at Councillor Barbara Woodifield the end of the service raised said: “I am very proud of our £153.44, which will be used to wonderful town of Ringwood support the work of The Royal and those people who gave British Legion.

Festive elf service for Ringwood Ringwood Town Council is hoping the town will be over run by elves in the run up to Christmas. As part of the Christmas Lights’ Switch On taking place on Saturday 6 December, traders are being asked to dress as elves for a day to create a festive atmosphere throughout the town. Santa will also be bringing his own mischievous elves with him, who will be giving out sweets and presents. This is the town council’s first Lights’ Switch On event in several years. It will include small fairground rides, live music, snow machines, Santa’s Grotto and a Lantern Parade and has also attracted stall holders from as far away as Birmingham and WestonSuper-Mare. Local businesses will also be well represented and many of the lights and

decorations have been sponsored by local shops in the town. Town Clerk Steve Nash said: “There will be something for everyone old and young and importantly we will have church groups providing nativity plays in addition to Santa.” The fun starts at 10am and goes on until 7pm with

the town centre closed off to all traffic and entertainment provided throughout the day. Mayor Cllr Mrs Barbara Woodifield will also be judging a ‘best dressed window’ competition. There are still a few stall spaces left, but all food concessions are now fully booked. For more details about the event contact town.council@ringwood.gov.uk or ring 01425 473883

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new heights for charity When it comes to fund raising, Ringwood Allum and Sidaway’s Nicky Taylor has proved she is a real jewel in the crown. Nicky volunteered to jump out of a plane Nicky (second from right) at 10,000 feet to help with her fellow skydivers raise money for the company’s chosen charities for 2014. She took part in the tandem jump, with 10 other Allum and Sidaway staff from local branches on Sunday 7 September at Old Sarum Airfield. The successful challenge raised £6,000 for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Guide Dogs for the Blind. Nervous before the jump, Nicky thoroughly enjoyed the experience, travelling at more than 120 miles per hour in clear blue skies before the parachute opened. By donating fees for changing batteries in watches, the five stores have raised an additional £5,000.

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The streets were crammed, the warning shot sounded and young and old alike waited in anticipation of the splendour and colour associated with Ringwood Carnival

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Money raised will go to local causes and Ringwood Fire Service. Organisers say they hope this might be as much as £5,000.

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The Frog Prince, Ringwood CE Infant School (3rd place)

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hey were not disappointed. It took over an hour for the floats to pass by and the music and merriment put everyone in the carnival spirit. There were many outstanding floats and Britain’s Got Talent semifinalist DJ Allan Turner-Ward got the crowds singing and shaking to his song ‘Shake the Knees’.

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Following the spectacular afternoon parade, carnival lovers went to the Bickerley where the fun continued with a huge fair, stalls and good food. A second illuminated procession took place in the town in the evening and the whole event was rounded off with a firework finale´.

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in fitness & health Charity of the Year:

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Hello s, reader Where have the summer holidays gone?

Time has flown and with the children back at school, we are looking forward to spending Thursday mornings with the ponies and our young riders. I am sure my dog knows when it is Thursday - I get a look of resignation from her that says, “Oh, she’s wearing that bright shirt again. That means she’ll be gone for the morning and come home smelling of horses.” A few of us wore our bright shirts during the holidays too. We had been invited to take a stall and publicity photos to events including St Michael’s Church cream tea afternoon, Bournemouth Miniature

Railway charity day (where we enjoyed a ride on the amazing miniature steam trains at Littledown Park), and we had a stand at Verwood Rotary Rustic Fayre, where some of us became a ‘human fruit machine’. This caused considerable amusement and I think some people thought we were quite mad! It was a disappointment for the organisers that the weather was diabolical, because so much work goes into planning an event like the Rustic Fayre, but those who braved the rain kept our ‘fruit machine’ busy. The new term will bring some new riders; for some it will be their first experience of sitting on a pony. We hope they learn to love it and find that they become more happily confident and able.

Yours, Jane Dowding Group Secretary 0845 2415357

Presentation of long service awards

Thank you reception held for Trust volunteers

The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals thanked 280 volunteers for their support with a high tea on Saturday 6 September. Long service awards were also presented for Trust ‘bluecoat’ volunteers with 74 being recognised. Lee Foord, Appointed Governor for Internal Volunteers, was given a special award to thank him for his distinguished service as he now steps down from this role. If you would like to volunteer for the Trust, please contact the Voluntary Services via the new dedicated recruitment line on 01202 704690 or email Proudtovolunteer@rbch. nhs.uk

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ABOVE: All the winners celebrate at Haskins ABOVE: The Mayor and M4D Director Ben Pulford present the Royal British Legion with winning certificates in the business category

The Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Mike Parkes made award winning presentations on 25 September to green fingered residents of Ferndown who created beautiful gardens in this year’s In Bloom competition. The evening was hosted by the long term sponsors of the competition, Haskins Garden Centres, who had put up £800 worth of prizes this year in celebration of their 20th anniversary of the opening of the centre at Longham. As well as gardens, the competition included business premises, best schools project, tallest sunflower and Ferndown garden photography. mags4dorset sponsored the business award, which was carried off by the Ferndown Branch of the Royal British Legion for their garden of remembrance. They received a prize of a half page business profile in 4Dorset magazine. The tallest sunflower, also sponsored by mags4dorset was won by Martin Dunn, who couldn’t be at the presentation. His giant flower measured 3.45m. The mayor said, “Ferndown looks fantastic and some of the pride that goes into our flowers and our town is terrific.” He encouraged everyone to keep up the good work “and keep our town looking bright.” Full results can be found in 4Dorset online at www. mags4dorset.co.uk

Winners celebrate In Bloom success Wimborne in Bloom’s prize giving took place on Saturday 20 September at Allenbourn Middle School. Local nurseries and garden centres provided

garden vouchers for the main competition with Wimborne in Bloom providing prizes for the winners in the schools’ and adults’ art and poetry

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competitions. Mrs Pam Perry continued her support for the poetry competition which her late husband Cllr John Perry sponsored when he was mayor.

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imborne Minster has regained the title of best small town in the 2014 regional South and South East in Bloom competition. It also received a gold award, which was presented by celebrity gardener Chris Collins when the regional results were announced in Brighton.

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It’s the first time since 2011 that the town has won the title. The judges said: “Wimborne in Bloom is in a word a ‘Bloom’ Town. Nestled against a backdrop of its historic market town setting and offering the visitor an enchanting experience the town is a riot of colour and vibrancy. Community participation is at the core of this entry with an extensive portfolio of events and fundraising activities led by a team of volunteers who work tirelessly with dedication and pure love”. Richard Nunn, Chairman of Wimborne in Bloom added: “Our achievements in the regional competition are a great accolade for our town made possible by a huge community effort and the support of so many.”

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entistry according to husband and wife team, Ewelina and Pawel Kiersz should not hurt, it (the tooth) should not come out and the treatment should not cost a fortune. Their philosophy has now been put into practice at 123 Dental in Verwood. Noticing a gap in the market for good quality, but affordable healthcare, the couple are dedicated to filling it. Ewelina and Pawel have worked as dentists since 2001, both in private practice and for the NHS and have gained an understanding into what patients are looking for in their healthcare services. Pawel says, “What we realized when working in both sectors, is that there is not much for patients in between. They either have to use the NHS or go private. We are committed to closing this gap with the provision of a truly affordable independent dental care. We aim to provide the low-cost end of the market with the advantages of the private sector. “

eing independent, 123 Dental is not limited by any third party restrictions. “You can have an appointment booked when it suits you, not when it suits the dentist,” adds Pawel. “We offer dental care centred on patient wellbeing, rather than on dentist’s profits.” Their range of dental care is comprehensive and they will discuss treatment options with you after a clinical examination, assessment and diagnosis. “We want to cater for the people of Verwood and

surrounding villages. Those who are after a good quality, but affordable service, but when we offer a treatment plan, it is your choice and your decision.” The couple moved to Dorset from Derbyshire in 2010 and after coming up with the idea for 123 Dental in February, they obtained the new surgery at the Old Potteries in Manor Way in July. It opened two months later. “It’s been hard work, but we are excited to take on a new challenge,” says Ewelina. “Our objective is your dental fitness. Call us now to register.”

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ick and I have lived in West Moors for over 35 years – we moved to the village around the same time that Viewpoint was started in Verwood by a group of volunteers in the 70s. The magazine has grown over the years and so has our village, but not so rapidly that you wouldn’t recognise it. There are more shops, houses and flats, and the main Station Road shopping area has been enhanced in recent times, but generally the village

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has kept its friendly atmosphere and strong community spirit. It’s been a lovely environment to live in and bring up our family. There are regular bus services to nearby towns and reaching the shops from anywhere in the village doesn’t take long when walking along leafy roads and avenues on level ground. For those with dogs, there’s a large plantation with forest tracks where you can walk for miles in peace and quiet with only the deer (and your dog) for company.

The schools are good, there are several churches, a library (saved from closure by a vigorous parish campaign in 2011), a fine bowling green, youth club, memorial hall, social club, playing field, play areas, a skatepark (built by the youth for the youth), floodlit tennis courts and an artificial grass pitch for football training and 5-a-side matches. Hire charges are reasonable and the tennis court is free to use.

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With a whole list of clubs and societies to join, there isn’t much lacking for a village the size of West Moors, which has a population of around 7,500. And when shopping, you can stock up with almost everything you need without leaving the village. Search Google and you will find that some wrongly claim that West Moors is a town. I’m sure the parish council and all the residents would strongly disagree. This four page feature shows some of what West Moors has to offer to its residents and to those who pass through. With plenty of roadside parking, make sure you stop and find out for yourself.

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Remembrance Day Parade The annual Remembrance Day Parade will be held on Sunday 9 November from 10.30am. Part of Station Road will be closed with diversions in effect during the service.

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set to move on birthday Leanne’s of West Moors is not only celebrating seven years in the village this November, but the popular hairdressers will be moving from Station Road at the same time. Customers will be relieved to know that Leanne’s is not going far. The new, more spacious premises are just around the corner in Penn Court. Owner, Leanne Roff opened her hairdressing establishment when she was just 20-years-old. “It’s gone from strength-to-strength,” she says “and we now need more space to add a few more chairs. We have five at the moment, but will probably add another two or three.” She is excited about the move, which will give her and the team a bigger staff room and storage area as well as the extra hair stations. Leanne has been a hairdresser for 10 years, having qualified when she was 18. She now employs four staff, including her mother Carol who helps with the running of the business.

Leanne’s of West Moors offers everything from cutting and colouring to perming, highlighting and wedding hair using products by Indola, Wella and Osmo. The hairdressers is also a member of CashUnity, offering the chance for customers spending £10 or more to win £1,000. It opens late on Thursday and offers OAP discounts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Men and children can also call in for haircuts.

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the name/number of their home (some of which are still to be seen today). Although the exhibition is now over, the intention is that at some point in the near future the results of the research, which took over 1700 hours to complete, will go on-line for all to see.

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The recent centenary of WWI exhibition in the library was brought together by the parish council and the three schools in West Moors. As well as being thought provoking, it included a list of 1095 names, the households they belonged to and, for the vast majority, the road they lived in and for many

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ON THE BUSES

The Yellow Buses 4c between West Moors, Tricketts Cross. Ferndown, Parley and Bournemouth is to increase to a 30 minute daytime frequency from Monday to Saturday. Currently the service is hourly. New later evening 4c journeys will also operate between Bournemouth and West Moors with the introduction of outbound journeys at 1845 and 1945 Monday to Friday and 1845 on a Saturday. The enhanced service will operate from 2 November. Full detail will be available at www.bybus.co.uk from the week beginning Monday October 20.

Fashionable event

A ladies fashion show will take place at West Moors Middle School on 23 October at 7pm. Garments can be tried on, purchased and taken home on the night. Tickets £5 to include a glass of wine or fruit juice. The event with a raffle will raise funds towards a new school mini bus. This is a WMMS PTFA event. 01202 872474.

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Drop in and enjoy! Saved from threatened closure after a vigorous campaign led by the parish council in 2011, West Moors Library is a popular meeting place. Here are some upcoming drop in events: Coffee Morning and talk Last Thursday of the month 10-11.30am Next is 30 October – the Writers’ Study Knit and Natter over a cup of tea or coffee Every Monday 2-3.30pm Ancestry session with Eddie Prowse Once a month – ask at library for next date

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For seniors who lunch

There is a luncheon club every Thursday for senior citizens at West Moors Middle School. Meals are freshly cooked and pupils help serve the meals. If you would like to join this club and enjoy a meal and soft drink for just £3.75 or two courses for £4.25 (vegetarian alternatives are available on request) call Angela in the kitchen, at least a week before the meal, on 01202 872474 ext 212.

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Halloween activities 28 October 2.30-4pm Rhyme Time Every Thursday 10.30-11am – nursery rhymes for pre-school children The library has now replaced all its computers. They are available free for one hour, 2 hours if there is availability. Wi-fi and colour printing is also available. Chris Chope MP also holds a surgery in West Moors Library and the next one is on 25 October.

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ith over 400 members, West Moors Horticultural Society puts its success down in part to being a friendly and congenial club and partly to the variety of horticultural skills and other attributes of its members. Meetings are usually held in the Memorial Hall on the second Monday of the month. There are speakers throughout the year and the society holds two shows, in spring and autumn, where members and non-members can exhibit their skills. Members also enjoy coach trips to well-known gardens or stately homes. Cost is £3pa, or £4 for a family and £5 for postal membership. To join call Mr T Hamlett 01202 871536.

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watch your home! Chairman of Home Watch, Roger Long, recently announced that he would like to step down. So far, no one has come forward to take on the role. Roger told Viewpoint Magazine that he would be happy to continue as chairman if a few more people offered to join the committee.

“The Home Watch needs a recruitment and coordinating officer, a member to look after road signs and a member prepared to deliver newsletters. West Moors Home Watch was voted the best in 2010 and it is such a great organisation, it would be a real shame to lose it through lack of committee members.”

What on earth is Mitten Monday? This was a question answered by St Mary’s CE VC First School in West Moors when I visited recently. One of their apprentice classroom assistants has hemiplegia, a condition that affects children most often before or around the time of birth. Mia Oliver, 17, contracted meningitis when she was just three weeks old. It caused damage to her brain and as a result, she suffers with weakness and lack of control on the left side of her body. An enthusiastic helper at St Mary’s, Mia would like her apprenticeship to lead to a permanent position as a classroom assistant. The children in her class are interested to learn more about hemiplegia. To help raise awareness, the headteacher Mr Roy Sewell has agreed to a variety of events during hemiplegia week 13-17 October. The first is a talk by Mia on Mitten Monday when all the children will be encouraged to wear a mitten on one hand. This mimics one of the possible physical aspects of hemiplegia.

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Mr Sewell said, “We are thrilled to be supporting this worthwhile cause and raising awareness of a condition that affects so many families and in particular to people close to our hearts at St Mary’s First School.” Mitten Monday is a national event encouraging people to wear a mitten on one hand and post a photograph on HemiHelp’s Facebook page, as well as donating £2 to the national charity that supports events for children and young people with hemiplegia.

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The magnificent colours of autumn provided the perfect backdrop for a celebration of the season at Kingston Lacy

ver 3,700 people visited an autumn fair showcasing local food, drink and country crafts. With music, cider and beer and a display of the wide range of products produced on the estate such as apples, vegetables and fruit there was plenty for all ages to enjoy. There was also a chance for children to tick off some of the 50 things to do before they are 11 Âž with a camp fire, the chance to play conkers and catch a falling leaf in the activity dome. It was also the perfect excuse for parents to join in the fun and relive their childhood. Traditional country games

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Those who have received planning permission and applied for a variation at a later date, but can’t start work until the variation is approved, won’t get any extension to the time limit because of the backlog because “The length of a planning permission is set by national legislation.” And there is no provision for compensation either. Giles Moir adds, “The council have to make decisions in accordance n the email, planning officer Mark Taylor states, ‘The 1st with national legislation. No mechanism exists for a refund August saw the 1 year anniversary of the establishment of of the planning fee. Applicants can, if they wish, appeal nonthe Christchurch and East Dorset Development Management determination of an application.” Partnership Service. This has not been an easy process and He also says: “We are aiming to get has resulted in delays, some considerable, registration times down to 5 days within the in the processing and determination of both next month and bring the determination of planning and tree work applications together planning decisions within the target dates with associated correspondence. These delays We appreciate within the next three months. The Planning have been compounded by a welcome but that this is not service is on target to meet this target and surprisingly strong upturn in the housing and improvements have been made.” home improvement market. As a result we are the standard It was recently announced that the not delivering the level of service that we aim of service you Christchurch and East Dorset Partnership has to for you our customers and we would like to been awarded a government grant of £160,000 apologise for the delays.’ expect and it is to take forward a project with emphasis on He goes on to say, ‘We appreciate that this not the standard introducing a transformation project in the is not the standard of service you expect and it Development Management Service which is not the standard of service that we want to of service that processes planning applications, to bring give. Thank you for your understanding as we we want to give together the teams in Christchurch Borough continue to drive forward the improvements to and East Dorset District Councils in one the service.’ seamless service. When asked how the backlog would be The project will provide a dedicated dealt with, Giles Moir, Development Management Manager at project manager and take forward the re-engineering of all Christchurch and East Dorset Councils said, “A number of high the business processes in the service as well as oversee the priority actions have been implemented and are scheduled procurement of a new development management system. to take place, including additional planning and admin staff resources and reviewing of procedures. Specifically, the Partnership has refined its approach to Planning Performance If you have an outstanding planning Agreements, requests for extensions of time to determine application and would like to share your planning applications and the consideration of amended experience, please get in touch plans. The coming months will see the adoption of a with the editorial team on 01202 870270 or Development Management Charter and the introduction of a email editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk. Partnership approach to pre-application advice.”

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Verwood Local Action Group

The next meeting of Verwood LAG is on Monday 10 November, 7pm at the Verwood Hub Brock Way.

Jazz workshop

The New Forest Jazz Workshop (NFJW) takes place on the final Wednesday of the month at Godshill Village Hall at 7.30pm. Call Derek Ayling on 01425 650770, or email Hippotrain@btinternet.com for more details.

Mike’s Supper Club

A new supper club has been launched by London chef Mike Aggett. Mike has recently relocated to his home village of West Moors and started his ‘bring your own wine’ supper club at Ferndown Village Hall in Church Road. Using fine, locally sourced ingredients he provides homemade bread on the table, a starter, main and dessert, followed by filter coffee or tea. The next one is on 25 October. Visit mikessupperclub Facebook page for the menu. Pay in advance with no additional extras on the night.

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Surely I’m not too big to sit on your lap? Left: July 2011 mags4dorset makes cheque presentation Below: Isn’t she sweet?

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Magsie breaks new ground for Woofability Do you remember Magsie the Woofability pup sponsored by mags4dorset?

oofability is the at Kingfishers local charity in New Milton. that provides She spends each assistance dogs for the day providing therapeutic, disabled and was the comforting contact for mags4dorset charity of the residents. year in 2011 and 2012. In the evening she is As part of the taken home by Colten Care sponsorship, mags4dorset Activity Organiser Astrid raised over £1,600 to buy Jahn, returning again in the a puppy for Woofability morning. and help train it. Readers Woofability founder were invited to Jenny Clarke name her and said: “Magsie Magsie’s the winning has learned how suggestion was presence is very to socialise with Magsie. people really comforting for The great well. She lies in our residents news is that the lounge and three years is allowed into later, Magsie bedrooms with has broken new ground for residents’ permission. She is Woofability and has been the first of our dogs to be a partnered with a Colten daily resident at a care home Care home to bring joy and and she’s already proving a companionship to residents great success.”

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Astrid added: “Magsie’s presence is very comforting for our residents. We have some people who find it difficult to go out and about. They may have had a dog when they were younger that they miss now and so having Magsie at the home every day is fantastic.” Kingfishers shared in the effort to raise funds for Magsie’s training and is the third Woofability dog to have support from Colten Care. One of the others, Hudson, was named after the company’s Executive Chairman, Ian Hudson. Woofability has trained more than 20 dogs to help disabled people in their own homes with practical tasks such as getting dressed and emptying the washing machine. The dogs can even be trained to detect an epileptic fit and raise the alert. “It is rewarding to see that Magsie has become one of these exceptional Woofability dogs and has found her niche in such a caring environment,” said editor of 4Dorset Janine Pulford. “We will bring you updates from Colten Care when we can.”

Above: November 2011. Elizabeth James from Broomhill submitted the name Magsie Right: Magsie in training with Andy Clarke

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by Liz Turner

I’ve always loved flying. Short hops, transatlantic, even supersonic. Hot air balloons, gliding – get me up in the air and I’m happy

ut I’d never been behind the controls of a plane. So when I had the chance to have a flying lesson and get in a cockpit for real there was no holding me back. My dream of flying a plane turned into reality when I joined instructor Mike Allinson at Airways Aviation at Bournemouth Airport formerly Bournemouth Helicopters and the Solent School of Flying. If I’d thought it was exciting just being in a plane, I soon discovered this was nothing compared to being in control. The feeling of freedom I felt while flying the plane was comparable to nothing else I had even experienced.

I have to admit I’m not particularly technically minded and was slightly worried that I wouldn’t understand all the theoretical bits about flying. But there was no need to worry and my lesson started with a pre-flight briefing. Mike, one of the Civil Aviation Authority licensed instructors at Airways Aviation, told me all I needed to know about flying. I found out about the aircraft’s controls, learnt about flying safety and what my first lesson would involved. At the end, I knew what to expect, where I was going and felt assured that there was absolutely nothing to worry about. Faced with a bank of dials and controls in the cockpit, I immediately forgot everything I’d been told and Mike had to go through it all again - but maybe that’s normal. Anyway, I’m sure I asked some very silly questions but these were all expertly answered with patience. With Mike next to me in charge of dual controls I was confident nothing could go wrong, irrespective of how much I flapped! Having carried out all the pre-flight checks – I was amazed just how many

there were to do - it was time to taxi. Harnesses fastened, headphones and microphones fitted so I could hear not just what Mike was telling me but also what was being said in the control tower, it was time to go. “Just follow the lines on the Tarmac to get to the runaway,” he said. Good thing no one was seeing if I could manoeuvre the plane in a straight line. I was all over the place until I managed to learn to be gentler on the foot pedals which I used to steer. I felt I’d achieved something just getting to the end of the runway and was quite happy to pass over to Mike for the take off. Once in the air I heard over my headphones the words I’d always longed to hear “You’re in control”. Remembering how to use the dials and controls was my first challenge but I needn’t have worried as Mike calmly reminded me in the simplest terms what I had to do. Controlling a plane is relatively easy – honest. The attitude indicator, a dial that normally looks like a miniature airplane shows the pitch and angle of the plane. By using the control stick I could keep the plane level by making sure the wings in the dial were level on the artificial horizon. The control stick controls the pitch (up and down) of the nose. To make a turn, I pulled the stick to the left or right to bank the plane. I had to keep an eye on the altitude monitor, which measures

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height in feet, to make sure the plane wasn’t losing or gaining height. Thrust is normally controlled by a throttle lever in the centre console, which also has the controls for the flaps, which are used for landing and take-off. There were also two speed indicators to check on - air speed indicator that measures your speed in the air in knots and the ground speed indicator that measures ground speed, also in knots. Quite simple really – although while you’re up in the air, there does seem to be a lot to think about – at first. After a few minutes I relaxed and really felt that I was in control – although I can see that you easily need the minimum of 45 hours flying time to gain your private pilot’s licence. Mike explained: “Most people take 50-60 hours over 4-5 weeks to get their licence. People start to learn at all ages. I’ve taught 16-17 years olds and student pilots in their 70s. Some people haven’t even flown before so that is an amazing experience for them. You’re never too old for a trial lesson. They are always popular for birthday and Christmas presents.” Too soon the half hour lesson was over and Mike took over to land. It was an amazing experience and one I’ll never forget. Flying at 120mph 2,000 ft above the ground, the views of the Isle of Wight, the coast line and the beautiful countryside were breath taking. If you ever get chance to have a lesson grab it. You’ll not regret it.

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Lacey Lightfoot goes to…..

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The mags4dorset writing competition is very different this year. Meet Lacey Lightfoot

Single, white, female. Age 23. Height 5’8”. Hair long and black. Build: curvy – weight conscious. Last job: buyer for a multi-national chain store. Love life: no current boyfriend, not ready to settle down.

acey shares a three-bed house in Surbiton with friends. Housemate and confidante, Skip, always seems to be there when she needs him. Over-particular about her own personal appearance, Lacey tolerates Skip and his tattered looks (he’s a guitarist in a band and is waiting for his big break) because he is kind and a good listener. Lacey aims to become chief buyer by the time she is 30, until… her great aunt Sophia dies leaving her £100,000. Without hesitation, Lacey throws in the towel to become a freelance travel writer/reporter. Use the present or recent past tense (5 years). Does Lacey choose to go to areas in conflict like Sudan or Syria? Has she been swept up in the aftermath of a tsunami or earthquake? Will she be kidnapped and held hostage in Columbia, discover an unknown species in Borneo, meet gorillas in Africa or be chilling on a beach in Wales and witness sheep rustling? Lacey falls in and out of love easily, so will her Mr Right always turn out to be Mr Wrong? You get the idea. You can draw on your travelling experiences and bring in a dose of excitement, (no pornography or explicit scenes

permitted), fear, astonishment, bravery or just the ‘ah’ factor. This opens the competition up to humour, romance, crime, thriller, mystery or even a ghost story. Take Lacey and give her an adventure of a lifetime.

Our prize structure is different to usual. An ebook anthology will be compiled called ‘Lacey Lightfoot’s Awesome Adventures’. All entrants will permit their story to be used in this way. An ebook anthology could be the first step they need on the ladder of writing success. Subject to demand, a paperback version may follow. Entrants will retain copyright of their work. Editor Janine Pulford says, “We know from past short story competitions that we have some great story writers, but they need to be recognized more widely.” Stories can be between 1,000 and 2,500 words. There is no entry fee, but entrants must fill in an entry form (photocopies accepted) and send in 2 first class stamps (do not stick them to anything) with their entry. Double line spacing. Do not put your name on any of the pages, but submit the story with a title sheet showing your name, address, email and phone number plus the title of the work Lacey goes to (fill in the destination). Maximum of three entries per person.

ENTRY FORM NAME:

ADDRESS:

TEL: EMAIL:

local

CashUnity winner

DREAM

fulfils eight year

erwood man Tim Richards helps to get our name out there.” was overjoyed to win Stuart also received a bottle of £1,000 in the latest champagne from mags4dorset CashUnity prize draw. for being the participating trader When he told his wife Helen, who supplied the winning entry. she thought he was joking. “We For more information about don’t usually win anything,” said CashUnity visit www.cashunity. Tim, who entered at Xerocad in co.uk - the next winner could be Ferndown. you – the draw is on 10 October. Tim said he is going to spend This will be followed by another his winnings on a summerhouse on 7 November. for the garden. “We’ve been talking about it for eight years, now we are going to do it,” he said. A self-employed quantity surveyor, Tim regularly uses Xerocad for copying large plans. Stuart Fleetham from Xerocad said, “It was nice that one of our regular customers won. CashUnity is going pretty well L-R Tim Richards , for us. I am all for Ben Pulford (m 4d), and Stuart Fleetham anything that keeps (Xerocad) business local and In last month’s article Jayne Miles of Think Print was incorrectly named Alyson. We apologise for any confusion this may have caused.

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6 December - £1,500 giveaway!

The Christmas CashUnity draw (November entries) is going to be a mega event hosted by participating traders Petals Florist and Greenmann Aquatics at John Brown’s Garden Centre, Three Legged Cross. As well as the £1,000 prize there will be an extra £500 up

Father Christmas will draw the winner With kind permission of John Brown’s Garden Centre and Diverse Abilities Plus, the draw will be carried out by Father Christmas at 1.15pm. mags4dorset will be giving away mince pies and bubbly and some of the CashUnity participating traders are offering additional prizes:

Webb’s Butchers – breakfast

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for grabs! It will be split into 10 x £50 shopping vouchers allocated to 10 different town areas. These will have to be spent at CashUnity businesses and will give entrants a greater chance of winning something.

pack: 12 Webb’s award-winning pork sausages, 12 slices Webb’s award-winning back bacon, 6 slices black pudding, 12 free range eggs

Allum and Sidaway - £20 gift card

Speciality Cakes - a small Christmas cake

www.mags4dorset.co.uk

Xerocad - 16” x 24” box frame canvas print

Think Print - £25 voucher 3 Cross MOT Centre - £10 off an MOT

Petals Florist - a Christmas flower arrangement

Greenmann Aquatics -

Aqua One 320 tropical starter aquarium with everything you need to get started to keep fish. Worth £85 If you enter CashUnity, be sure to attend the mega Christmas prize draw for some cracking prizes. Everyone at mags4dorset is delighted that CashUnity is fast achieving its aim of becoming the best local shopping initiative around. Join the celebration.

October 2014 Viewpoint

Specified Period 1 Oct 2014 - 31 Oct 2014

£1,000 monthly prize guaranteed! Following a successful pilot scheme, CashUnity – the initiative devised by mags4dorset and backed by local traders that gives local shoppers the chance every month to win a huge cash prize of £1,000 – is to continue. Anyone over 18 who shops in a business listed in the directory and spends £10 or more on their normal shopping can enter a free prize draw. The directory is updated every month, but if you don’t see the shops listed that you visit, why not suggest they join? Entries must be substantiated by separate receipts. There is no need to send in your receipt, but keep it safe. If you lose it, you can’t win. The correct proof of purchase (POP) will have to be produced by the winner before they can collect their £1,000. 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

DORSET SOILS & AGGREGATES LTD

CHRISTCHURCH & TUCKTON

Unit 4, 13 Cobham Road, BH21 7PE 01202 874207 sandandgravel.uk.com

BORN BEAUTY BOUTIQUE 23 Church Street, BH23 1BW 01202 480151 bornbeauty.co.uk

KNIGHTS AUTO

CHRISTCHURCH CARPETS

SELECT PVCU

112 Cobham Road, BH21 7PQ 01202 877727 112-114 Cobham Road, BH21 7PQ 01202 877977 selectpvcu.com

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

THE WHEEL SPECIALIST

CLARITY HEARING

21 Haviland Road, BH21 7RZ 01202 875553 thewheelspecialist.com/locations/ bournemouthdorset

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

HONORA (Wool Shop)

FORDINGBRIDGE

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

BRIAN’S KITCHENS

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

NEALS & SON BUTCHERS 182 Tuckton Road, Tuckton, BH6 3AA 01202 429366 butchers-shop.co.uk

CAXTON DÉCOR

PRIORY PLAICE FISH & CHIPS 63 High Street, BH23 1AS 01202 280380

C HARRISON & SON

23-25 High Street, SP6 1AS 01425 652376

STUDIO FIFTY SIX

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

FORDINGBRIDGE BOOKSHOP

THINK PRINT

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

TONY HAIR

GIRLINGS COMPLETE HEARING AID SERVICE

7 High Street, BH23 1AB 01202 473167 The Fountain, 1 High Street, BH23 1AE 01202 486868 tonyhair.co.uk

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

KINSON

FERNDOWN CROWNING GLORY

SPECIALITY CAKES

515 Wimborne Road East, BH22 9NH 01202 892968

1528 Wimborne Road, BH11 9AF 01202 788605 cakesindorset.co.uk

RINGWOOD

FERNDOWN ELECTRICAL SERVICES

ALLUM & SIDAWAY

125 Victoria Road, BH22 9HU 01202 872869

FERNDOWN FLORIST

101 Victoria Road, BH22 9HU 01202 873271 ferndownflorist.co.uk

FERNDOWN MOT

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

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

CONTAKT CARPETS

2 Pedlars Walk, BH24 1BZ 01425 477159 contaktcarpets.com

TONY SMITH KITCHENS 517 Wimborne Road East, BH22 9NH, 01202 892200 tonysmithkitchens.co.uk

BROADSTONE & POOLE FORUM JEWELLERS

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

POOLE JOINERY

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

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

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

XEROCAD PRINT CENTRE

FIELDS JEWELLERS

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

FERNDOWN IND. ESTATE BABY DOOZIES

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

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RINGWOOD SOUND & VISION 58 High Street, BH24 1AG 01425 478688 ringwoodsoundandvision.co.uk

SCOLTOCKS HEALTH FOODS 1 Market Place, BH24 1AN 01425 473787

NEW

SOUL SHED

(Cultural Gifts Store) 4 Fridays Court, High Street, BH24 1AB 07786 282381

NEW

ST MARTIN’S GALLERY

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

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

LAMBERTS OF RINGWOOD 16 Market Place, BH24 1AW 01425 473223 lambertsofringwood.co.uk

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

www.mags4dorset.co.uk

MADDISONS HAIRDRESSERS

1 Station Road, BH31 7PY 01202 822266 maddisonhairdressers.co.uk

PLANE CUISINE

The Gables, Ringwood Road, BH31 7AQ 01202 900107 planecuisine.co.uk

THE CURTAIN CABIN

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

THE SWANS RESTAURANT

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

VERWOOD FORD

TOWNHOUSE HAIRDRESSING

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

W PATTERSON BUTCHERS

52 Ringwood Road, BH31 7AJ 01202 826994 verwoodsurplus.co.uk

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

VERWOOD SURPLUS STORE

31 High Street, BH24 1AD 01425 472654

WEST MOORS

THREE CROSS

K&B INSTALLATIONS

3 CROSS MOT CENTRE 1 Lower Common Lane, BH21 6RD, 01202 828873 3cross.co.uk

DLH CARS & COMMERCIALS Unit 27, Liberty Close, Woolsbridge Ind. Park, BH21 6RD 01202 827470 dlhcars.co.uk

GREENMAN AQUATICS

John Brown’s Garden Centre, Ringwood Road, BH21 6RD 01202 825505 koimad.com

LEWIS CONCRETE

PETALS FLORIST

BICKERLEY GARAGE

55 Victoria Road, BH22 9HU 01202 892990

NEW

AMARONE ITALIAN RESTAURANT

11 The Furlong, BH24 1AT 01425 475997 belleenfants.co.uk

17 Penny’s Walk, BH22 9TH 01202 874317

2 High Street, BH24 1AF 01425 517715 madecloser.co.uk

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

BELLE ENFANTS

FREEDOM MOBILITY

MADE CLOSER RETAIL LTD

47-49 High Street, BH24 1AE 01425 475180 allumandsidaway.co.uk

34b Christchurch Road, BH24 1DN, 01425 472555

SWAN JEWELLERS

DIRECTORY

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

Close Date 5 Nov 2014

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

POSH WASH CAR VALETING 86 Condor Close, Woolsbridge Ind. Park, NEW BH21 6SU 01202 827090 verwoodcaninestudios.co.uk

VERWOOD CANINE STUDIO Welwyndale, Verwood Road BH21 6RR 01202 827090 verwoodcaninestudios.co.uk

VERWOOD AVS (AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SERVICES LTD) Unit 2, Forest Close, Ebblake Industrial Estate, BH31 6DE 01202 824244

EBBLAKE AUTOCENTRE

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

GILBEY CLEANERS

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

254 Station Road, West Moors BH22 0JF kandbinstallations.co.uk

LEANNE’S HAIRDRESSERS

168 Station Road, BH22 0JB 01202 896166 facebook.com/LeannesOfWestMoors

PROFILE 2000

SLIMMING & BEAUTY

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

SDC SELF STORAGE LTD

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

SELBY BUTCHERS

150 Station Road, BH22 0JB 01202 873121

WEBB’S AWARD WINNING BUTCHERS 165 Station Road, BH22 0HT 01202 855817 facebook.com/webbsbutchers

WEST PARLEY TIEGLA TILES

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

WIMBORNE SCF HARDWARE

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

WIMBORNE APPLIANCE SERVICES LTD Unit 9 Riverside Park, Station Road, BH21 1QU 01202 883494

WINTON CARLY’S CRAFTS

1A Cardigan Road, BH9 1BJ 01202 512106

LOCAL SERVICES STEPHEN RUSSELL

QUALITY CARPET CLEANING

(Lounge Carpet £19.99) m.07887 707450 / t.01202 896726 sr-carpetclean.co.uk.co.uk

in & around the area

what’s on

this month

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

18 October 6-10pm

Rock ‘n’ Roll concert at the Barrington Theatre, Ferndown. Box office 01202 894858

18-19 October 10am-4pm

Christchurch Model Railway Club Exhibition, Bournemouth School for Girls. 01202 432093

18 October 7pm

Cool Hand Uke’s ukulele band, Verwood Memorial Hall. Organised by St Michael’s Church in aid of the Children’s Society. 01202 824885

18 October 7.30pm Verwood Concert Brass prom concert. The Hub. 01202 828740

21 October 7.30pm and each Tuesday

Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group, Richmond Hill St Andrews United Reformed Church Hall, 8 St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. www.bournemouthandbeyond. co.uk

21 October 7.30pm

Concert of popular music by Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society at The Allendale Centre, Wimborne. 01202 590383

22 October 9.30am-12.30pm

Ferndown Art Society meets every Wednesday at the Barrington Centre, Penny’s Walk, Ferndown. 01202 896719.

22 October 11am

Fleet Air Arm Association meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Royal British Legion, Church Rd, Ferndown. 07815 824841

22 October 7.30pm

Wimborne Community Theatre fund raising quiz night to support 2015 production. Colehill Sports and Social Club. 01202 884201

24 October 7.30pm

Diverse Abilities race night, Hamworthy Club, Wimborne. 01202 718266

24 October and every Friday 7.45pm

Wimborne Moviemakers Club meets in hut adjacent to Allendale Centre. 01425 478460

25 October-2 November Dorset Food Week. www. dorsetfoodweek.co.uk

25 October

Ringwood Farmers Market, The Furlong, Ringwood.

25 October-2 November

28 October 10am

Heathland Harvest workshop, Avon Heath Country Park, St Ives. 01425 478082

29 October 7.30pm

Verwood Organ and Keyboard Society, Ryan Edwards playing a Yahama EL900. The Hub. 01202 822936

29 October 7.30pm

St Martin’s Discovery Group illustrated talk ‘Adventures in Yunnan’ by Rosemary Legrand sharing her experience of the culture, towns and countryside and flora of the southern China province. St Martin’s United Reformed Church, West Moors. 01202 873344

31 October 11.30am-12.30pm

Halloween Special – Skull, Skins and Gory Things! Avon Heath Country Park, St Ives. 01425 478082

Explore spooktacular Corfe Castle at Halloween. Find ghosts and pumpkins on family trail. 01929 481294

31 October

25 October 4-11pm

31 October 7.30pm

Alderholt Beer and Cider Festival, Alderholt Village Hall, Station Road. www. alderholtvillagehall.org.uk

25 October 6-10pm

Flameburst firework display, Fuzzy Bit, Crane Drive, Verwood.

27 October 9am-3pm

DWT and Haskins Garden Centre. Find out how to improve your garden for wildlife, Cedar Room, Haskins, Ferndown. 01202 692033

Halloween spooktacular at Kingston Lacy. 01202 883402

22 November 12.30pm Verwood Methodist Church lunch club. 01202 825533

25 November 10.30-1pm

5 November 12noon

Ferndown Probus Club monthly lunch and talk ‘The History of Big Ben’, Dudsbury Golf Club, Christchurch Road, Ferndown. 01202 875757

Verwood blood donor sessions, The Hub. 0300 1232323

8 November 10am-3pm

29 November 10am-7pm

11 November 10am-3pm

29 November 10.30am-1.30pm

Wimborne in Bloom Charities Fair, Wimborne Minster. 01202 888703

DWT South Dorset midweek volunteers, nature reserve habitat management. 07536 157328

12 November

Durlston Country Park, Castle tour. 01929 424443

12 November

Fireside Theatre’s play reading of ‘Random Harvest’ by James Hilton. Details 01202 825178

13 November 7pm

Hallowe’en family party night, Verwood Hub. 01202 828740

1 November 5pm

21 November 7.30pm

2 November 2-6pm

Variety performance followed by Remembrance Concert, Verwood Hub. To be attended by the Lord Lieutenant for Dorset Angus Campell. Tickets 01202 828740

www.mags4dorset.co.uk

26 November 7.30pm

Verwood Organ and Keyboard Society, Martin Atterbury playing a Roland AT350c and pedals. The Hub. 01202 822936

6 November 1.30-3.30pm, 4.30-7pm

Race night in support of chairman of EDDC’s charities, council chamber, Furzehill, Wimborne 01202 795219

Christchurch bonfire and fireworks at Stanpit Marsh organised by Rotary. 01202 259256

Ferndown Golf Club Ladies’ section Christmas Fayre in aid of captain’s charities, Ferndown Golf Club, 07766 358177

Royal Naval Cordite Factory 1915-17 ‘Acorns Urgently Needed’, talk by John England and Dr Bob Dukes, Allendale Centre, Wimborne. 01202 887322

22 November 10am-4pm WaterAid Dorset Support Group table top sale, Allendale Centre, Wimborne. 01202 884176

Christchurch Christmas festival and lights switch on. Entertainment throughout town centre.

Kingston Lacy Farmers’ Market, Wimborne. Free entry until 1.30pm. 01202 883402

29 November 5pm

Switch on Ferndown Christmas lights, Penny’s Walk. Events during the day.

30 November 12noon-4pm

Merley House Christmas Fayre. Entry £1. 01202 885024

6 December 10am-4pm

Ancient Winter Day, take part in traditional winter skills. Ancient Technology Centre, Cranborne. 01725 517618

7 December 9pm

‘Stargazing’ - join experts from Wessex Astronomical Society at Durlston Castle for short talk and chance to use telescopes to view the moon, Uranus, Neptune, Galaxies and the winter constellations. Weather dependent. £3. 01929 424443 after 4pm on the day to confirm.

October 2014 Viewpoint

in & around the area COMPETITION

FUND RAISING

The winner of the competition for two tickets to see The Bohemians at the Barrington Theatre is Mary Talbot from Ringwood. The answer was Bohemian Rhapsody

Alderholt residents will be toasting the success of a beer and cider festival being held to raise money to improve the village hall. The festival on Saturday 25 October has been organised to boost funds needed to refurbish the entrance to the hall. The inside has already been transformed with £15,000 of improvements and the committee is now addressing the outside of the building. It needs to raise £4,000 to replace the main doors and steps and put in rails. It is the first time such a festival has been held and the aim is to attract as many people as possible by making it family friendly with free entry. Held in the village hall, the drinks will be flowing between 4-11pm.

queen

fun at festival

Count Musicry

f you want to hear country music “at its best” then look no further than the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown. Rory Ellis, described as Australia’s answer to Johnny Cash, will be appearing on 6 December as part of his UK and Europe tour. Rory is the quintessential Australian Alternative Country artist, with buckets of talent, heaps of stories to tell, and almost impossible to pigeonhole. He’s got the blues in him, is a soul belter, red-dirt country, home-grown folkie with a voice that can raise the dead. Rory has performed at major festivals Australia-wide for many years and done nine massive tours internationally. With six media acclaimed albums and having performed alongside greats like Richie Havens, Eric Bibb and the Robert Cray Band, an evening with Rory Ellis should be one to remember.

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R N DO WN Com petitio

Viewpoint in conjunction with the Barrington Theatre are offering the chance to win a pair of tickets for Rory’s concert on 6 December.

To be in with a chance of winning

answer this question.

Which country does Rory Ellis come from?

Enter through our website: www. mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to Rory Ellis competition, Viewpoint, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is 3 November 2014. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees of Page and Pulford Ltd and The Barrington Theatre are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

Inspirational Valley s images at Moor his autumn’s Landscape Photographer of the

Hampshire’s Micheldever Woods by Paul Mitchell. Highly Commended, Classic View category and winner of The Sunday Times Magazine’s Choice Award

Galagus. Corfe Castle by Mirek sic View category Highly Commended, Clas

Year exhibition at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, near Ringwood will feature six awardwinning and commended Dorset and Hampshire images. Running from 11 October until 23 November, visitors to the exhibition will be able to see around 100 images of stunning countryside from all over Great Britain, chosen from thousands of entrants to the national 2013 ‘Take a View’ competition. Alongside other local images, the exhibition includes a stunning shot of the Jurassic Coast taken by local teenager Jake Pike, which won the Youth Classic View category. Other commended and highly commended Dorset images include photographs of the iconic Corfe Castle, Southbourne Beach, Parkstone and a glorious shot of Sturminster Newton Mill reflecting in to the River Stour. The Landscape Photographer of the Year competition was founded by Dorset-based Charlie Waite and Moors Valley is one of the few places outside London where it is possible to see the exhibition. Previously shown at the National Theatre in London, the exhibition is open from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free (parking charges apply). Call 01425 470721 or visit www.moors-valley.co.uk for more information.

Big Big Sing Chance to join in Big Big Sing is for you Do you love to sing? Then the

The UK-wide project aims to inspire thousands of people to celebrate the success of this year’s Glasgow Commonwealth Games through singing. Inspirational choir leaders Stephen Deazley and Eugene Skeef will have participants singing Commonwealth-style during an afternoon of song and fun at Lighthouse in Poole on 1 November. Everyone is welcome – you don’t need to read music or have any previous singing experience – just go along, join in and sing up and discover brilliant sounds from Africa, the Caribbean and the UK. Tickets: £5 / students and under 18s free. Call 0844 406 8666 to book.

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in & around the area

Pirates of Penzance

land in Poole

ake a ship–load of brigands led by the cutlass-wielding king and looked after by Ruth; add young pirate apprentice Frederic who espies winsome Mabel on the beach and, despite her protective Major-General father, has romance in mind; into this paradox mix in a bevy of pretty daughters plus the inept local police force and the result: The Pirates of Penzance. To the twists and turns of the plot, weave in magical music and lots of laughter as Bournemouth Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society presents this tuneful and lighthearted operetta. Described by director Claire Camble-Hutchins as ‘a lively romp’ and promising creative choreography, the baton will be waved by musical director Keziah Jacombs as the pair try to keep the motley crew in order. Ian Metcalfe plays the fearsome pirate king who is secretly soft-hearted and another well-known face, John Gerken, is The Very Model of a Modern Major-General. Bournemouth G&S stalwart principal Cherrill Ashford takes the part of Ruth while the Sergeant of Police leads the cowardly

constabulary in telling why A Policeman’s Lot is not a Happy One. Once again Roseanna Bowen has the soprano lead role as Mabel and sings the soaring Poor Wand’ring One as Frederic makes her heart beat faster. Rossano Sal returns to the Society after several years to play Frederic. He and Roseanna make a handsome, melodious romantic couple. New and established chorus members ensure that big numbers such as When the Foeman Bares his Steel are sung with gusto ensuring this will be a polished performance by everyone on stage. Pirates of Penzance is at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts from 22 – 25 October at 7.30pm with matinees on Thursday 23 and Saturday 25 at 2.30pm. Tickets for all performances £15.50 with concessions (seniors and under 16s) £14. Family group £31. Opening night (Wednesday 22) special offer – buy two tickets at £15.50 and get one free. Lighthouse Box Office 0844 406 8666 and online at www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

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Head for the heavy horses this half term Are you looking for a great value and entertaining day out for all ages? Then look no further than at this award winning park directly on your doorstep! There are fascinating interactive displays, free wagon and tractor trailer rides, friendly heavy horses and farm animals you can touch and feed. There’s a go cart arena and play areas to suit all ages. Also visit the exhibits from days gone by. There’s plenty to do undercover if the weather is not so good and you can try out some home made food in the homely cafe which has recently been awarded a 5 star hygiene rating. During this October half term there are even more exciting activities planned to keep everyone amused. Visit www.heavy-horse-centre. co.uk

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Mighty Motoring Marvels Seat Leon ST FR 2.0 TDI 184 DSG

By Stephen Turvil • www.stephenturvil@googlemail.com

he Seat Leon ST is tastier than chocolate cake hand-crafted by a master baker – and the top of the range trim is the cherry on top. Let us consider its mouth-watering credentials. For starters, the FR 2.0 TDI 184 DSG’s cargo capacity is 587-litres rising to 1,470-litres with the rear seats flat. Impressive for a small family class estate. Equally important, it has features that make loading cargo

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less of a chore than scoffing a master baker’s tastiest treat. The boot, for starters, has a two-level floor. This enables the motorist to separate fragile or lesser required items from the main compartment. Cake ingredients, for example. Furthermore, the rear seats have a central opening allowing longer items to protrude from the boot. The front passenger seat lies flat too. It can be folded without opening the rear doors to access levers by the headrests. Operation comes via easy to use handles in the boot. Clearly, this workhorse has been better thought out than the world’s tastiest cake recipe. The ST’s 2.0-litre 184PS diesel engine propels it to 62mph in 7.8 seconds. That is fast – faster than a hungry man perusing a cake stand. More importantly, it has 380Nm of torque so it

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pulls beautifully from low engine revolutions (even heavily laden). Not bad for a vehicle that averages a highly respectable 60.1mpg and has low carbon emissions (122g/ km). This engine complements the smooth six-speed auto transmission that enables the motorist to cruise in fullauto mode, or select the gears manually without a clutch via paddles behind the steering wheel. This estate has confident handling too. Standard equipment includes everything a motorist could reasonably expect such as front/rear parking sensors and dual-zone climate control. For a limited period it has voice controlled satellite navigation. All for £25,165. Optional extras include adaptive cruise control, which adjusts speed to maintain a safe distance to the vehicle ahead. This incorporates front assist that – if the driver fails to react to a hazard - brakes to avoid a collision (or reduce its severity). There is also the tiredness warning system that interprets erratic steering movements as a sign of fatigue. It then suggests rest. And what better way to rest than with a slice of chocolate cake from a master baker?

motoring How the new vehicle tax rules

AFFECT YOU On 1 October 2014, the iconic paper tax disc became superfluous. If you still have one on your windscreen you can remove and destroy it according to the DVLA Although tax discs are no longer displayed, vehicle owners still have to apply to tax, or SORN, their vehicle using the number from their vehicle tax renewal reminder or 11 digit reference number from their log book. This applies to all types of vehicles including those that are exempt from payment of vehicle tax or have a nil rate of Vehicle Excise Duty.

BUYING A VEHICLE

Vehicle tax is no longer transferable. You will need to get new tax before you use the vehicle using the New Keeper Supplement part of the registration certificate at a Post Office, online or by using the automated phone service 0300 123 4321.

SELLING A VEHICLE

If you sell a vehicle, you won’t be able to include any remaining tax. When you notify the DVLA of the sale, you (if you were the registered keeper) will automatically get a refund for any full remaining months left on the vehicle tax. This also applies if you notify the DVLA that the vehicle has

been scrapped at an Authorised Treatment Facility, exported or removed from the road and the person on the vehicle register has made a SORN or the person on the vehicle register has changed the tax class to an exempt duty tax class.

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Bournemouth Borough Council has appealed to drivers with a nil disabled tax disc to keep the disc on display in their vehicle after 1 October. Currently people with these discs can park for free in Bournemouth Council car parks and the new Vehicle Excise Duty system removes the possibility for a visual tax disc check. The council is working hard to gain clarification form the DVLA on the impact of the new system on the way their ‘nil tax’ parking concession for the disabled is administered.

DRIVING ABROAD

DVLA have informed the European Union that UK registered vehicles that are travelling in the EU will not display tax discs.

DIRECT DEBIT

Some drivers can now pay by direct debit when renewing their vehicle tax from 1 November 2014. It can be paid annually, six monthly or monthly (12 months tax paid on a monthly basis). Direct debit payments will continue to be taken providing an MOT is in place at the point of tax renewal. Paying by direct debit is not available to first registration vehicles, HGVs that pay the Road User Levy or fleet vehicles licensed in bulk schemes - direct debit can be set up on fleet vehicles individually.

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DECORATING

CLEANING SERVICES

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MAINTENANCE

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READING

ROOFING

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TILING

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FREEADS Proceed with caution when buying privately. mags4dorset cannot accept any liablity for transactions carried out as a result of responding to these freeads. Man’s bike, good condition. £25 for quick sale. West Moors. 01202 890974 Freezer, under counter, white, new with guarantee, bought by mistake. £60. West Moors. 01202 875443 Bath/shower mixer set, Barking Grohe, chrome, new and boxed. £50. Ferndown. 01202 895590 Stained glass supplies, grinder £50, 100w soldering iron £35, also half price or less glass, leads, copper foil and other accessories. Verwood. 01202 824316 Urban Detour pushchair, with infant car seat, cosy toes, raincover. Clean condition. £70. Ferndown. 01202 896719 Baby equipment, high chair, VTech baby walker, over the moon floor gym, activity table, All good condition. £55. Bournemouth. 01202 300105 Size 16 dresses, for sale due to down sizing. All excellent condition. Reasonable offers £5+. West Moors. 01202 871029 Microwave, Panasonic, silver, 800w. Good condition. £20. Wimborne. 01202 840285 Lounge chair, cushioned back, Radley range, beige, teak finish. VGC. £200. Ferndown. 07813 635429

Breakfast bar stools, two pine/metal frame. £10 each. Solid wood shower seat, with fittings. £25. All VGC. Ferndown. 01202 890049. Carpet cleaners, two electric power foamer with three bottles shampoo. £15. Ferndown. 01202 861991

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Sewing machine, Beldray 12 stitch. Boxed, unused. £20. Ferndown. 01202 861991

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Leather coat, lady’s, black, large, 30 inch length. As new. £50. 07867 813213.

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Car boot items, lamps and shades, trainers, casserole with lid and lots more. £10. Ringwood. 01425 471682

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Treadmill, York Pacer platinum series in excellent condition, complete with heart monitor and programme settings. £150. West Moors. 01202 894099 Sofa, Stressless two seater reclining, dark green leather. VGC. £150. Verwood. 01202 827420 Six Babycham glasses. £30. Bournemouth. 01202 512263 Sink unit, stainless steel, single drainer with cutlery drainer, space for mixer tap. 01202 512263

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MONTHLY HOROSCOPES

October 2014 ARIES March 21 - April 20 A highly romantic gesture makes you feel loved and adored. Be sure to return the favour, or your lover will feel neglected. If you’re single, you will find love on an overseas trip at mid-month. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd marks the beginning of an intense new phase. Prepare to have at least one fantasy come true at the end of the month. TAURUS April 21 - May 21 Stress has taken a toll on your health; take this opportunity to rest, relax and recuperate. Fortunately, your prospect for finding a new position is extremely strong during the second half of October. Explore opportunities related to fashion, entertainment and art. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd launches an exciting new relationship. If you already have a partner, this would be an excellent time to launch a business alliance with a financial backer.

GEMINI May 22 - June 21 A romantic interest will give you mixed signals toward the middle of the month; take all their claims with a grain of salt. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd could put a perfect job in your path. Opportunities related to research and restoration projects will fill you with excited enthusiasm. The end of the month finds you fighting to be awarded money that is rightfully yours. A powerful humanitarian can help. CANCER June 22 - July 23 Starting a family based business is a distinct possibility toward mid-month. If that doesn’t appeal to you, think about going to work for a former colleague. Opportunities connected with travel, education and publishing are especially good for you in October. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd is perfect for launching a creative project that has deep personal meaning.

VIRGO August 24 - September 23 Don’t make any financial deals at mid-month, for they are bound to fall through. Spending time on solitary efforts proves fulfilling at this time. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd brings good news. It looks like you’ll be going on an exciting trip, and could even earn money writing or blogging about it. A powerful teacher will encourage you to develop your raw talent toward the end of October. Take these words to heart; you have tremendous untapped potential. LIBRA September 24 - October 23 A writing project will draw lots of fame and acclaim midmonth. This would be a great time to launch a blog. A short trip is in the cards, allowing you to tour a beautiful city on a whirlwind schedule. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd brings a fabulous money making opportunity. It looks like you will be paid to create lasting works of beauty. SCORPIO October 24 - November 22 The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd will prompt you to change your look in some radical way and the results will be thrilling. Don’t be surprised when the world sits up and takes notice of the new, glamorous you. A powerful romance will make you feel like you’re walking on air at the end of October.

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SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21 The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd will trigger a spiritual breakthrough. The sense of loss and longing that has nagged you in the past will suddenly disappear. Life will feel purposeful and rewarding as October turns to November. Think about moving to a secluded home where you can develop your artistic side.

CAPRICORN December 22 - January 20 Career prospects will abound during the second half of the month. This is the best time of the year to move up the ladder of success. A Solar Eclipse on the 23rd puts you in the path of an exciting group project. This will be a chance to show your creative side. Word will spread of your talent in late October. AQUARIUS January 21 - February 19 The second half of October will allow you to study, write, travel and reflect. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd brings a fabulous career opportunity. Jobs related to research, restoration and medicine are all worth checking out. Luckily, the positions in question will come with impressive salaries attached. Go ahead and ask for the top range of the scale. You could very well get it. PISCES February 20 - March 20 A Solar Eclipse on the 23rd allows you to make money from your expertise. Putting your creative talent to work will be stimulating. It looks like you’ll be working alongside some extremely accomplished people, too. The end of October ends on a definite high note. Your star is on the rise; enjoy the ride.

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LEO July 24 - August 23 The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd brings happy news regarding your family. It’s possible you’ll move to a beautiful new home. On the other hand, you could welcome a new relative or housemate. October will end on a happy note.

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ASK THE

Estate agent’s cake

EXPERT Q.

Can you explain why there is so much inconsistency in the published house price figures?

A. I’ll try!

By Nolan Irving

asically, there are several sources of house price data for the UK, the main ones being the Land Registry, the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the Halifax and Nationwide building societies, and the property portal Rightmove. Nowhere is the inconsistency you mention more dramatic than that between the two ‘official’ sets of figures, compiled by the ONS and the Land Registry. Take for example, the ones covering the year to July. According to the ONS, average house prices rose 11.7% during this period to stand at £272,000. The Land Registry, on the other hand, put average prices at £175,653 – very nearly £100,000 lower. Similar, though less striking, discrepancies exist elsewhere too.

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Why? Well, partly because the various indices are actually measuring different things. The ONS reports, for example, are based on mortgage lending data for the whole of the UK, while the Land Registry index is based on a complete register of all residential sales – but, only in England and Wales. Moreover, for reasons best known to itself, the Land Registry also excludes all new-build sales. Similarly, Rightmove tracks sellers’ asking prices, not actual selling prices. As a result, it tends to be more volatile than other indices, rising and falling relatively rapidly in line with changing market sentiment. Finally, the Nationwide and Halifax base their calculations on their own mortgage activity – which, needless to say, automatically excludes all cash transactions. The other main reason for discrepancies between the various indices lies in the different

approaches they each take to tackling the one big problem with all house price data: the only figures available are those relating to properties that are actually sold in a given period – which may (or may not) be representative of the national housing stock as a whole. For example, what do you do if more first time buyer properties just happen to be sold in one month, and more moated manor houses the next? You can’t simply announce that ‘average prices’ have shot up from £150,000 to £2 million! So, the raw house price data has to be ‘mix-adjusted’ (to use statisticians’ jargon) to take account of such variables. And each index uses its own formula to do this.

So, how to make sense of it all? Easy: just ignore all the figures quoted in the national press – and ask your local estate agent instead. I for one will be very happy to help: 01202 823333

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Irving and Sons would like to thank everyone who attended, baked cakes, made coffee and supported the Macmillan coffee morning held at their office in Verwood on 26 September. Nolan Irving said, “It was so nice to see so many very supportive and generous Verwood people and special thanks to Studio Rouge and Bath Travel for joining us to make this a truly lovely and successful morning.” Together, they raised £538.69 for Macmillan during the morning. Nolan added, “Thank you and we hope to see everyone again next year to raise even more money for such a good cause.”