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Volume 43, Issue 10

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Conservative Cabinet dissolved Following what has been exposed as ‘unlawful cabinet structure’ at Ferndown Town Council, the political set-up led by the Conservatives was overturned on 22 July.

The Conservatives took control of the council in May this year.

At an Extraordinary General Meeting on 29 July, Councillor Hanson Graham described the cabinet manoeuvre as a “deceitful political stitch up.” For more on this story turn to page 9.

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It is one of the first things I do as soon as I get out of bed every morning.

I don’t feel I can get dressed for the day until I’ve Googled the weather forecast.

My phone history would show that Weather in Wimborne is my most visited website.

But it doesn’t stop there.

I turn on the television whilst having my breakfast in order not only to see the latest news, but also to obtain a detailed forecast across the whole country extending over the coming week.

That should suffice, but it doesn’t.

If I am going to the magazine’s office in Ferndown I have to check Weather in Ferndown. For all I know it could be sunny in Wimborne and heavy rain in Ferndown, and I need to be prepared with umbrella at the ready.

It’s the same before I visit any places of interest on weekends and days off.

As a nation our main topic of conversation has always been the weather, and I’ve always thought how boring it would be to live in a country where the sun always shines or where you need to wear several layers of clothing every day.

Now I don’t want you to think I am pre-occupied with the weather, but did you know that the coldest place on earth this month – since you ask - is Oymyakon in Russia which is around minus 44 degrees C and the hottest is in Death Valley, California at around 56.7 degrees C. I still find myself saying ‘Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning, red sky at night, sailors’ delight’.

Obsessed with the weather? Me? Definitely not!

Marilyn Barber News editor

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Dorset set to welcome refugee children Provided the government fully funds the programme, Dorset Council says it will be happy to accept a minimum of three unaccompanied or vulnerable refugee children per year every year for the next 10 years.

Safe Passage is calling upon every local authority to do this. The children will be from authenticated agencies, such as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) working with the UK Home Office. They would arrive by a safe and legal route, not as spontaneous arrivals.

Cllr Valerie Pothecary, vice chairman of Dorset Council, who proposed the motion at the recent council meeting, said, “It is a wonderful opportunity for Dorset Council to show its support, across all parties, for this humanitarian project.”

Dorset Council’s fostering team is working with Safe Passage (Dorset) to recruit foster carers to find safe and loving homes for these and other children in Dorset.

Visit safepassage.org.uk and to enquire about becoming a foster carer visit fosterindorset.co.uk.

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law spot How to go about lease term extension

By Jane Pringle, Associate and Residential Conveyancing Lawyer. Harold G Walker Solicitors

Q. We are intending to sell our leasehold flat but understand that the lease term may need to be extended. Please can you explain how we go about this and what is involved?

A. You can extend your lease under the statutory provisions of the Leasehold Reform Housing & Urban Development Act 1993 (‘LRHUDA 1993’) if you have owned your flat for a minimum of two years.

Alternatively you can approach your Landlord for a lease extension on a voluntary basis i.e. outside of LRHUDA 1993.

If you proceed under the LRHUDA 1993 your Landlord is legally obliged to grant you a lease extension. The first step is to serve a Tenant’s Statutory Notice of Claim on the Landlord which includes the proposed price to be paid for the lease extension; an extended lease term of an additional 90 years and a peppercorn ground rent i.e. nil.

Upon Service of the Notice you become liable for payment of the Landlord’s legal and valuation costs.

The Landlord has a period of two months in which to serve a Counter Notice admitting or denying your claim; the price to be paid and any other terms. If agreement cannot be reached between you and the Landlord in regards to the price and the terms, either party can refer to the First Tier Tribunal for determination.

Should a voluntary lease extension be granted you will probably still be liable for payment of the Landlord’s legal and valuation costs. The terms of the lease extension may differ from the provisions of the LRHUDA 1993 and may appear to be more favourable, however you should be wary of increased ground rents and other terms, which may be unacceptable to Lenders.

For further information regarding leasehold extensions or for any other conveyancing matter, please contact a member of the Conveyancing team on 01202 881454 or email enquiries@hgwalker.co.uk

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Green light for major development at Parley Cross

By Marilyn Barber For nearly a decade West Parley residents have dreaded the day planning permission would be granted for a major new development on the field at New Road, a site which had been allocated as part of the East Dorset District Council Core Strategy.

That day came on Wednesday 31 July when Dorset Council’s Eastern Area planning committee granted permission for hundreds of houses, a supermarket, a link road, public open space including a SANG, allotments and a care home.

Housing

A packed meeting at the Allendale Centre heard that Wyatt Homes was to receive outline permission for up to 386 properties – up to 19% of which would be affordable – and a supermarket which would be just a little smaller than that of Waitrose in Wimborne. An Eastern link road was also to be constructed.

The opposition to the development has been well documented in this and other publications over the past few years, and the residents who turned up to the meeting were still clearly unhappy with the scheme, particularly fearing that the traffic congestion at the West Parley crossroads would be exacerbated.

Resident Tom Blyth said, “I don’t object to the new houses, but with so many foodstores in Ferndown I don’t see the need for another one.”

Chairman of West Parley Council, Cllr Philip Bamborough said, “This council together with its neighbour BCP has declared a ‘climate emergency’. Frankly

these proposals just worsen the problem, especially with pollution levels unacceptably high at Parley Cross traffic.

The application was granted with eight councillors voting for approval, with one against and one abstention.

The SANG

The proposal for change of use of the land east of Parley Lane for a SANG (Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space), allotments and a play area received unanimous approval. The committee agreed that it would be appropriate development in the green belt. Access will be from Church Lane.

Contributions through a Section 106 legal agreement for the development include: an education contribution of £5,880 per eligible dwelling; local health contribution of £24,000; Longham Road double roundabout contribution of £156,234, Ringwood Road/New Road junction contribution of £92,802; SANG contribution of £179 per flat and £263 per house, SAMM contribution of £179 per flat and £263 per house and a contribution of £130,000 to Parley Sports and Social Club.

The care home

Also approved by nine votes to two was an 80-bedroom care home to the north of the residential area, which could provide 70 new jobs.

Parish council chairman Philip Bamborough said he thought the design was ‘hideous’ but Cllr Shane Bartlett contended that now and certainly in the future there was a tremendous demand for care provision.

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Spot the signs of county lines Dorset authorities are asking residents to help protect young people from being exploited by criminals this summer.

Dorset Police, NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group, Public Health Dorset, the Youth Offending Service and Dorset Council are working together to tackle child exploitation, including county lines - which involves drug dealing networks using children to connect urban and rural areas across the UK. Some of the signs of exploitation and county lines involvement are: • A child or young person going missing from home or significant changes in emotional well-being.

• A young person meeting unfamiliar adults or a change to their behaviour.

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The use of drugs and alcohol.

Acquiring money or expensive gifts they can’t account for.

Lone children from outside the area.

Individuals with multiple mobile phones, tablets or ‘SIM cards’.

Young people with more money, expensive clothing, or accessories than they can account for.

Unknown or suspicious looking characters coming and going from a neighbour’s house.

Relationships with controlling or older individuals or associations with gangs.

Suspicion of self-harm, physical assault or unexplained injuries.

Superintendent Caroline Naughton from Dorset Police said, “Dorset remains one of the safest places in the country to live, work and visit and we are asking the public to help us to keep it that way. If they spot any of the signs of county lines, then we ask them to let us know by calling 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

For more information about county lines go to:www.dorset.police. uk/county-lines

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48 children graduated from Hopscotch Preschool on the Heatherlands Estate, Ferndown at the end of term and celebrated by having a party with fun games and food!

Butterfly effect Would you like to come face to face with some of the world’s more exotic species of butterflies?

Just pop along to Stewarts Garden Centre at Christchurch and you will have that opportunity as the team has launched a temporary Butterfly House – and there is no entrance fee.

Kat Hunt, project manager, says, “It will be an opportunity for people to walk within the heated butterfly house and watch as the colourful and large species, some the size of small birds and bats, flutter over their heads as they travel from plant to plant. Some may land on you if you wear something colourful!”

There will also be an incubation area where pupae will be seen transforming into butterflies. Once the exhibition closes in mid-September the butterflies will be donated to the New Forest Wildlife Centre near Ashurst to join an established colony.

Kat Hunt with one of the tropical butterfly species

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A weak pound is not all bad Column supplied by Wessex Pensions On 23 June 2016, the Brexit referendum took place.

Since the country voted to leave the EU, the pound has taken a bit of a battering against the euro, as well as other currencies around the world. Against the Euro, for example, the pound fell 10% in the summer of 2016, 5% in the summer of 2017, 2% last summer and is now trading again at a six month low this summer. Who knows what will happen to the pound now that we have a new Prime Minister at number 10 Downing Street?

A weak pound does not deter individuals wanting to take a holiday abroad with over 18.5million UK tourists visiting Spain in 2018, which is more than any other visitor country during that year. Holidaymakers and other British travellers spent more than £8.6bn in Spanish resorts, cities and regions, which shows tourism as an important sector for this country. The office of National Statistics went so far as to say that more British people travelled abroad than ever before. This is even taking into account that more and more countries, like Spain and Greece, have been introducing tourist taxes over the last few years, which still does not seem to deter visitors.

So, how has the weak pound affected tourists in the UK? Actually, very positively, as official figures have stated that there were a record number of overseas visitors to the UK last year reaching a figure of 39.2m. ‘Visit Britain’ said the country benefited from higher numbers of people travelling from China, the US, Australia and the Gulf states, while overseas travellers opened their wallets to spend more than £24.5bn. Alongside the rise in numbers from further afield, there was also an increase in the number of Europeans coming to the UK. The weak pound has also provided positive returns on individuals’ pension funds. The FTSE 100, for example, receives a good two-thirds of its earnings from overseas and, the lower the currency goes, the more those profits are worth in sterling terms. The weak pound has the additional advantage of making British assets cheaper for overseas buyers and if the pound falls further then fresh bids may emerge from overseas buyers, which in turns increases their values and subsequently pensions funds invested in the FTSE 100 would then also increase in value.

New Minister A welcome service for the Rev Pauline Crispin will be held in Wimborne Methodist Church at 7pm on Friday 30 August. Pauline will be the new superintendent of the Christchurch and Wimborne Methodist Circuit and will have pastoral charge of three churches; Wimborne, Colehill and Blandford. It is hoped that clergy from other churches plus the mayor and mayoress will attend.

For more information about pensions, telephone Daniel Parkin on 07801 432182, 17 Headlands Business Park, Salisbury Road, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3PB

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Alderholt residents continue their campaign Action4Alderholt decided at its July meeting to become an Unincorporated Association to formalise its structure and objectives and to give the organisation a clearer identity.

The group, which was set up by a group of residents who were concerned about a proposal to build up to 2,400 new homes in the village, feel the move will help in working with other groups and public bodies such as Alderholt Parish Council and Dorset Council.

Stephen Godsall and Chris Walker from Action4Alderholt attended the June meeting of Dorset Councils’ Cabinet.

Mr Godsall asked how Dorset Council’s declaration of a Climate Change Emergency would affect their choices of sites for development, and in particular, whether development would now be located in areas with good access to jobs and services.

In addition, Dave Tooke, ward councillor, highlighted planning policies and principles that discourage large-scale development in remote areas like Alderholt. Both received encouraging responses from David Walsh, Planning Portfolio Holder, confirming that

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Dorset Council would consider climate change in planning future development, and choose the most sustainable options, within existing constraints. They will review all site options in the process of creating a single Local Plan for the whole of Dorset.

David Walsh has been invited to Alderholt so that such matters can be discussed in more detail. This could take place in October.

A spokesman from Action4Alderholt said, “Now that the immediate threat of up to 2,400 new houses in Alderholt is ‘on hold’, we see our on-going objective as trying to convince both planners and developers that there are much more sustainable sites across the county as a whole that have existing transport infrastructure in place and are much closer to employment, schooling, shopping and heath care provision.”

If you would like to join Action4Alderholt sign up online at www.action4alderholt.co.uk or send an email to action4alderholt@gmail. com or join via the Facebook page.

Membership is free and open to all local residents who support their aims, including those from surrounding villages.

Armed forces to be supported by council The new unitary authorities of Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council have signed the Dorset Armed Forces covenant.

This is a pledge to treat those who serve or who have served in the armed forces and their families with fairness and respect in their communities, economy and society they serve with their lives.

Dorset has a large military presence, with 3,150 serving personnel across four bases. It is estimated there are around 1,575 spouses and 2,389 children related to those personnel.

The county is also home to two per cent of the UK’s veterans.

The total number of members of the Armed Forces Community in Dorset is more than 100,000, around 12.9

per cent of Dorset’s 771,900 population.

Dorset has a two-year MoD Funded Programme to deliver specific projects to support the Armed Forces community across the county.

Cllr Vikki Slade, leader of BCP Council, said, “It is really important we all do our part in treating serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families within the BCP area with fairness and equity. They are a valued part of the community and we will do all we can to ensure

local services can best meet their needs.”

The programme will oversee the formation of 13 Family Information points primarily located within libraries that will allow access to information and advice to the Armed Forces community across the whole of Dorset.

To find out more about the Armed Forces Covenant Programme visit www. dorsetcouncil.gov. uk/your-community/ armed-forcescovenant.

L - R Cllr David Walsh, Col Johnny Brooking and Mathew Kendall

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Conservative Cabinet dissolved Councillor Hanson Graham requested a full independent report and said he believed it would be a good idea if Cllr Mike Parkes stood down. Councillor Parkes had been the leader of the cabinet-run council since being voted into the position in May. At the EGM, the council reverted to a committee-run system and most of the six committees were agreed on the night.

Following the meeting, Cllr Mike Parkes said, “I won’t be standing down from the town council as the Conservative group acted collectively with the best of intentions based on local advice and guidance given following the local elections in May. Had any of the group been aware that this would have put the council in an unlawful position then it would not have pursued the revised governance

model. Sadly, this poor advice has distracted attention from the positive work that all members of the Town Council are undertaking within the town.”

Mayor, Cllr Julie Robinson, said that following concerns being raised, relating to previous advice that the council had received, members had sought professional legal advice. As a result, the council had resolved to return to the committee system of governance. “The council would like to assure the community that it is working hard to maintain and improve the beautiful environment that we are privileged to live in, and will endeavour to deliver services and listen to the community for the benefit of all of Ferndown residents,” she said.

The next full council meeting is on 9 September, 7pm, at the Barrington Centre.

Sad day for West Moors Home Watch Despite vigorous attempts over two years to enrol new members, coordinators and committee members, all to no avail, West Moors Home Watch has been disbanded. The decision was taken at the Watch’s AGM on 12 June. As per the constitution, 50% of any assets will be gifted to the Association of Dorset

Watches and 50% will be put in the trust of the Parish Council for a maximum period of 10 years, in the event of a West Moors Watch scheme being resurrected.

Past chairman Roger Long, was thanked for his service from 2006 to 2016 and again from 201819, along with the coordinators, officers and committee.

Ferndown Town Council to manage Barrington Centre Ferndown Town Council has voted to take over management of the Barrington Centre from 31 August.

The transfer from Prama Care will secure the centre’s future as a vital hub for the Ferndown community.

Funding for energy improvements has also been secured from Dorset Council. Work will be completed

over the coming months to ensure the building is efficient with a reduced carbon footprint. Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Julie Robinson said, “I am delighted that the town council has decided to make this important step to work with the community for this vital asset in the heart of our town.”

50th anniversary of Moon landing a resounding success The Dorset Moon summer arts event, commissioned by the Arts Development Company, with funding from European Regional Development Fund and Arts Council England, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing, has been hailed a resounding success. Over three weekends more than 41,000 people enjoyed Luke Jerram’s monumental Museum of the Moon installation at St Peter’s

Church, Bournemouth; Sherborne Abbey and the Nothe Fort at Weymouth.

The winner of the West Moors Youth Club design a Logo competition, kindly sponsored by Mark Osborne of Signs and Display, is teenager Amy Entwistle from Three Legged Cross. She is seen pictured with Management Committee chairman Kurt Hallam and youth worker Mo Shearing.

QE School holds ACE Festival At the end of last term, Queen Elizabeth’s School held its fifth annual ACE Festival. The two-day event featured a range of activities, charity fundraising initiatives, live music and a challenging team building event known as the ‘QEube’, which is based on the popular TV show.

Katie Bodman, head of Training Academy at Superior, the company that sponsored the event said, “We support the school throughout the year with a range of events so that we can play our part in helping to back these young people as they

progress through education and into their future employment.”

More than 1,000 students took part supported by around 150 members of staff.

Kai Williams, Keiran Bartlett and Natasha Nichols from Superior take part in the QEube

St Peter’s Church © Tom Scrase

How to make your flowers last longer Joan Day from Ferndown was reading her Viewpoint last month and when she reached page 36, she knew straight away she could pass on a tip about how to make cut flowers last longer. All flowers, it seems, have slightly different requirements. Here, Joan is talking about tulips. She writes: to make cut tulips last longer and remain upright in the vase take a pin from

your sewing box. Prick gently through centre of stalk 1/4” below flower head, then remove the pin.

This tip was given to me 35 years ago. I find it works every time, but remember, always cut off the bottom of the stem to allow the flowers to draw up water.

Thank you Joan.

If you have a tip, do send it in.

Editor.

Children at Wimborne First School recently enjoyed traditional tales of castles and kings as well as fun animal fables, all brought to life with song and music by professional Dorset-based storyteller Martin Maudsley. It was the first of many events in this year’s Sting in the Tale Festival. Photo by Tom Scrase.

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Deadly Plumbum

By Julian Hewitt, Fordingbridge Museum What material has been in widespread use since at least 3000 years BC despite the fact that it causes impotency, tiredness, headache, aching bones and muscles, forgetfulness, loss of appetite, sleep disturbance, abdominal cramps, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, constipation, anaemia, nerve damage, vomiting, convulsions, brain disease, damage to the central nervous system and death? The answer is lead.

One of the earliest metals discovered, lead was used in statuary, pottery glaze and as building material for thousands of years BC. The Chinese, Greeks and Romans used lead for coins. The Romans used it in their water supply, pots and kettles as well as in wine making.

The Roman wine maker, Columella, recommended the use of lead, ‘Which has sweet overtones that enhance the flavour of the wine.’

However, Vitruvius, the Roman architect, noticed the pale complexion of lead workers writing that, ‘When lead receives a current of air the fumes from it occupy the members of the body and burn them, thereupon robbing the limbs of the virtues of blood. Therefore it seems that water should not be brought in lead pipes if we desire it to be wholesome.’ His wise words went unheeded.

In medieval times lead was used extensively in roofing, coffins, cisterns, statues and stained glass windows. Lead acetate or ‘sugar of lead’ was used to sweeten wine and food.

Queen Elizabeth I, striving for fashionable

snow-white skin, used a lethal mixture of white lead and vinegar in her make up that resulted in hair loss and grey shrivelled skin.

In 1724 Benjamin Franklin worked in a London print house and noticed that his fellow workers lost the use of their hands after years of drying the lead type in front of a fire. The lead had been absorbed through the skin, lungs and mouth and had been stored in the bones and soft tissues of the body causing distinctive blue lines on the gums and paralysis of the hand known as ‘wrist drop’. Beethoven died at the age of 57 in 1827 after displaying a range of mysterious symptoms. Analysis of his hair in 2000 confirmed he was suffering from lead poisoning.

In Victorian and Edwardian times, lead was used to deliver water to houses and was also used in paint. Residents of older houses may still find lead pipework and should consider replacing it. It has been banned in the UK for more than 25 years. Old paintwork too, should be removed with caution.

In 1921, American inventor Thomas Midgely promoted the idea of using tetraethyl lead as an additive to petrol to prevent ‘pinking’ and boost performance. To demonstrate its safety, he even washed his hands in it, although he kept quiet about the fact that he had spent months recovering from lead poisoning. He also did not reveal that of the 49 people who worked in his department five had died and 35 had been hospitalised. They suffered with hallucinations, and because of this, his building was nick-

named ‘the loony gas building’. For years, cars across the world pumped lead into the atmosphere and it was not until 2000 that lead in petrol was banned in the UK. Lead was used so widely because it does not corrode and is soft and easy to work into different shapes. However, the people who came into contact with it often paid a severe price.

Fordingbridge Museum has a large sheet of lead that was on the roof of St Mary’s Church.

Punched onto it are the names of the plumbers (from Plumbum, the Latin for lead) who installed it, as well as the church wardens. There is also an interesting display of lead workers tools.

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Lidl buys land for supermarket School art show Councillor Philip Mann, Verwood Deputy Mayor and his wife attended a private viewing of an Art Summer Show organised

by Tim HolbrookeJones head of Art and Technology Faculty at Ferndown Upper School.

The event gave students the chance to celebrate their GCSE to ‘A’ Level work to family, friends, invited visitors and the wider community. It was an opportunity to see and hear their work and meet the creative young students. There were approximately 200 pieces of students’ work including those from Fine Art, Fashion and Textiles, Photography as well as Drama, Music, Media and Design Technology.

German supermarket chain Lidl has been gauging public opinion about the prospect of opening a new foodstore on land at Ringwood Road, Verwood.

The company has recently exchanged contracts to purchase 1.6 acres on the south side of the B3801, approximately 0.9km to the east of the town centre.

The company says the new store would create 40 new jobs with a mix of part-time and full-time roles.

At the time of going to press Verwood Town Council

has not received a planning application from Lidl and so is unable to make a comment. If and when it is received, the town council will make its recommendations to Dorset Council, which is the planning authority.

Regional head of property for Lidl GB says in a letter to residents that it is Lidl’s intention to “update the website throughout the evolution of the project to ensure that residents are kept fully informed.”

Visit www.verwood.lidl.co.uk to find out more.

The proposed Lidl store

Choral Society welcomes you Verwood Choral Society performed a successful concert of music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Schonberg on 8 June.

It was held at Verwood Methodist Church and entertained a packed house.

The performance included excerpts from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and Aspects of Love.

A narrator explained the stories between each song.

The concert raised £750.00, which has been donated to the Verwood and Three Legged Cross Dementia Friendly Community Association.

The Choral Society has been pleased to raise well over £20,000 for local charities since it was formed in 1988 by Mrs Ann Mayo, who is the musical director.

For those who would like to join, the choir, rehearsals take place every Monday evening, from 16 September, 7.30pm to 9pm, at the Parish Church of St Michaels and

All Angels in Verwood.

There are no auditions, just a love of singing is required.

Alternatively, if anyone would like to spend an evening finding out what is involved, there will be an Open Evening on Monday 23 September, commencing at 7.30pm. Come along and either listen or join in. All are welcome on any Monday if you are not able to attend on this particular date.

For more information, please contact the chairperson, Sue Longstaff on 01202 829212 or e-mail sumion@hotmail.com.

Hub caters for the kids

During the summer holidays Verwood Hub and Emmanuel Sports Hall are open for a host of activities for children. These include Bounce, Bend and Boogie, Tumble and Bounc and Messy Mondays. Nerf Wars, Chuckles and Fun and Gym Tramp will also give the kids a great time and Monster Bounce and Multi-sports will allow them to let off steam.

You will also find junior courses based at the Hub, Emmanuel Sports Hall and Potterne Park. Under-5 activities and parties for children are available at the Hub too. Just search online for the Hub website where you can book your slot.

And the Hub cinema will be screening Toy Story 4 (U) on Saturday 17 August at 11am and 3pm and on Wednesday 21 August at 4.30pm. Lion King (U) is coming soon. Tickets for the cinema are £5 child and £6 adult. Concessions are £5.50, and family tickets for one adult and three children, or two adults and two children are £19.40.

There is plenty for adults too, so check out the Hub website for details.

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Tribute to the ‘King’

Next round of grants available

He may have died over 40 years ago, but the music of the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ lives on. Elvis fans won’t want to miss this tribute act featuring Karl Harry Winson.

Get ready to break in your new Blue Suede Shoes with a little Jailhouse Rock at the Elvis Tribute Night in Verwood Memorial Hall on 5 October. The show starts at 8.30pm.

Tickets are £7.50 each if bought in advance, or £9 on the night if available. Tea and coffee in the interval is included. You can also bring your own drinks. Raffle tickets will be on sale. Call 01202 824885 or order from brian.handsandfeet@talktalk.net.

Organisations in the Verwood area are invited to apply for funding from the Verwood Solar Farm Fund.

Verwood Town Council has been given a fund of £10,474.60 per year by Second Generation Verwood Ltd, for the benefit of the Verwood community. The fund will be available over the life of the solar farm for 20 years.

Verwood Solar Farm Fund group (VSFFG) is a community group, which administers the fund and allocates it to organisations, groups and individuals who submit successful applications. The fund is intended to be spent each year. In exceptional circumstances it may be saved for two years where an applicant needs a larger sum.

Priority will be given to projects that make use of existing amenities such as supporting a youth group that uses the village hall, or where the objective is to improve the health,

Football match with entertainment Are you missing football?

Why not go along to Potterne Park on Sunday 25 August for Verwood Football Club’s Paul Arnold Memorial Match.

The kick off will be at 1pm.

Funds raised will be divided equally between Papyrus UK, which help prevent young suicide, and Verwood Town Football Club.

Entry is free but there will be collection buckets and a draw at half time.

Hot and cold refreshments along with burgers and hot dogs will be on sale from noon onwards.

After the match, players, their families and supporters will be welcome back to the Monmouth Ash for a small buffet and auction including framed, signed Premiership club shirts and access to a hospitality box for five people at Southampton FC for the home match versus Manchester United on 31 August.

It had originally been believed that Verwood Town FC had been founded in 1920, but the club has discovered it was actually established in 1905. Consequently they will be holding celebrations next year to celebrate their ‘Lost Centenary’ and 115 years of Verwood Football Club.

An event has been scheduled at Verwood Hub for 21 March next year.

In the meantime, if you have personal recollections, photos, memorabilia or items of interest you are able to share ,contact Roy at webmaster@vtfc.co.uk.

fitness and wellbeing of the community. Annual gatherings or regular interest groups will also be looked on favourably, as will projects providing education about environmental issues or improving biodiversity.

The committee meets three times a year to consider applications and the next meeting is on 7 October. To be considered for a grant you would need to apply by Friday 13 September.

Recent grants awarded include ‘Coach in the Community’ for the refurbishment of the coach, Trinity School for playground percussion instruments, Verwood Pantomime Society for pantomime costs 2020 and St Michael’s Parish Church for kitchen refurbishment.

To apply see http://www.verwood.gov.uk/ solar-farm-community-benefit/verwoodsolar-farm-fund/

Hall secretary required The committee for Verwood Memorial Hal is looking for a new volunteer to take on the role of secretary. Responsibilities include correspondence and minutes and skills needed are administration, office procedures, computer systems and emails. Contact Ann Abernethie on 01202 827455 or emai: ann@annabernethie.plus.com for details.

Help with memory loss The Verwood and 3LX Dementia Friendly Community Association invite carers and those living with memory loss to a drop in at Verwood Library on the second Tuesday of the month from 2-3.30pm. This is a chance to come and have a chat and gather information.

Games at bowls club Visitors are invited to Verwood Bowls Club’s President’s Day from 2pm on Saturday 17 August. There will be novelty games, refreshments and a raffle with all proceeds to Sailability, which provides sailing opportunities for disabled people of all ages.

Tea party invite The Mayor of Verwood, Councillor Pat Morrow is holding a summer tea party from 2.30-4.30pm on Sunday 1 September at Verwood Heritage Centre and you are invited. Tickets at £8 are on sale from Verwood Town Council and The Heritage Centre.

You could be a councillor Do you fancy becoming a town councillor for Verwood?

There is a vacancy in the Dewlands South Ward. Interviews will be carried out prior to the Full Town Council meeting on 24 September at the council offices at 28, Vicarage Road, after which the successful candidate will take their seat. Closing date for applications is noon on 6 September. Write to Mrs V Bright, Town Clerk, 28, Vicarage Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6DR or email: verwoodtc@btconnect.com.

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Keep safe in the hot weather

By Lorraine Maher, Bluebird Care Summer has arrived and while we all welcome the sunshine it’s important to stay safe.

Dehydration and heatstroke are the most common health risks during prolonged periods of warm weather, especially for vulnerable people, such as those over 75, babies and young children, people with mobility problems, chronic conditions, and those with serious mental health problems.

Top advice to keep safe is: • Try to keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm • Wear UV sunglasses, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen of at least SPF15 with UVA protection, wear a wide-brimmed hat and light, loose clothes.

• Drink lots of water and take it with you when travelling.

• Never leave anyone, or your pet, in a closed, parked vehicle.

It can get hot indoors too. Try to keep your home cool by closing the curtains on windows that face the sun and opening your windows at cooler times of the day and overnight if it is safe to do so. Turn off non-essential lights as these generate heat. Have a cool bath or shower or splash yourself with cool water.

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Specialist training to support child sex abuse victims

Hundreds of practitioners who work with children across Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have received specialist training in responding to child sexual abuse.

More than 240 frontline practitioners have now benefited from the free specialist training, provided by both Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) over the past few months as part of a scheme funded by the Dorset Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

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Fun and exciting summer activities This summer, Ferndown Leisure is offering children a variety of fun and exciting activities including: trampolining, gymnastics, multi sports, crazy creatures, bikeability, family pétanque, intensive swim lessons, water polo, hockey, badminton, diving, bouncy castle, active splash inflatable and much more.

Courts 4 Juniors

Day: Every day in August Time: 9am–5pm (subject to availability) Age: Under 18 years Cost: £4 per court, £20 sports hall Book a badminton, squash, table tennis or a tennis court for only £4 Book the whole sports hall for football, basketball or netball for only £20.

Swim Lessons

Contact Becky or Sue from our Swim Team if you would like your children to be safe and confident in the water.

Make time to be a swimmer or better swimmer

Would you like to be confident in the water or learn to swim or improve your swim technique? Ferndown Leisure has an adult swim programme that will let you achieve this.

Contact on 01202 877468 or visit www. ferndownleisurecentre.co.uk for details of the full programme.

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Charities give day to remember Eleven children with a life-limiting illness or severe disability received the VIP treatment when they spent the day at Bournemouth Airport.

Aviation charity fly2help joined forces with Bournemouth-based charity Amelia’s Rainbow to organise an ‘Air Smiles’ day for the children and their families.

There were a range of activities with the highlight for many being a flight in a Gulfstream G450 aircraft.

Lyn Hartman, a trustee with fly2help, said the day lived up to its name. She added, “The huge grins on the faces of the children after the flight was a delight. One little girl told me the best bit was ‘we flew right into a cloud’.

“We’re so grateful to all the volunteers who made the day so special and a particular big thank you to Bliss Aviation, Gama Aviation and Bournemouth Airport.

“This year marked the 13th anniversary of fly2help being founded by pilot Phill O’Dell who first got his love of flying at Bournemouth Airport.

“In the last three years, alone, our Air Smiles programme has given 1,000 beneficiaries a day full of smiles and memories using the power of flight,” said Lyn. Amelia’s Rainbow was set up following the death of

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Joke

The broom was having a bad day - he didn’t get enough sweep.

Volunteers with the youngsters, and their families

eight-year-old Amelia Grace Cooper in 2010.

The charity named in her honour supports children who are suffering from a life-limiting illness or disability.

Stephen Gill, Bournemouth Airport’s managing director, said, “Both fly2help and Amelia’s Rainbow are fantastic charities and we were only too pleased to play our part in providing the youngsters, and their families, a day to remember.”

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Record number of children with eating disorders The number of young people in the country being admitted to hospital for eating disorders has hit an all time high.

A new report by Public Health England reveals that there were more admissions in 2017/18 than in any of the preceding years.

A total of 2,196 youngsters aged 10-24 were admitted to hospital for eating disorders in 2017/18. Of these 2,006 were girls with 1,326 being aged 13 to 17 years.

Admissions for girls aged just 10 years old have increased from 13 in 2013/14 to 32 last year and for 12-year-old girls, from 60 to 116 in the same period.

The report states that although bulimia is more common among children and young people, it is anorexia which accounts for the larger proportion of hospital admissions, fuelling concern from leading addiction treatment experts at UKAT (UK Addiction Treatment).

“Eating disorders in young people and children in particular is extremely concerning because they’re more likely to develop extensive physical and psychiatric problems in the long term as a result of their eating disorder,” suggests UKAT’s group treatment lead,

A jolly good time

Lord Shaftesbury

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If you are older and feel isolated and want to be IJGC (In Jolly Good Company), a new event at Wimborne St Giles could be for you.

Patron of IJGC, the Earl of Shaftesbury, Nicholas Ashley Cooper, opened the first event on 8 July.

The scheme offers older people a jolly good day out by providing indoor and outdoor activities that are dementia friendly at the village hall.

Lord Shaftesbury, whose estate is at St Giles, said he was proud that the community in Wimborne St Giles is coming together to offer such a

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Nuno Albuquerque.

He continues, “Unlike most other addictions and disorders, the treatment cannot centre around abstinence, because we need to eat to live. Instead treatment is focused on finding a balance in the relationship between the person and food. For most, overcoming eating disorders developed at such a young age is an ongoing process, and for some, will be something they live with- under controlled behaviours learned from treatment- forever.”

UKAT run a specialist eating disorder treatment facility called Banbury Lodge (www.banburylodge.com) in Oxfordshire.

Public Health England’s report also raises concern about hospital admissions in young boys, showing that in 2013/14, only one 10 year old boy was admitted to hospital but in 2017/18, there were 9, and for 14 year old boys, 14 were admitted in 2013/14 and 39 in 2017/18.

Nuno concludes, “We believe that social media and celebrity idolisation has a lot to do with the rise in eating disorders stemming from body image issues, but there’s also a much deeper societal issue with children experiencing the deficit of attachment from parents.”

The first event

unique and much needed project. “Isolation and loneliness affects us all, whether we live in the countryside or in urban areas, and it’s fantastic the team are helping people to overcome this. I am very proud to be supporting it,” he said.

Held on the first and third Monday of the month from 10.30am until 4pm with a healthy lunch provided, activity sessions will be tailored to the group’s needs.

There are around 250 people living with dementia within a fivemile radius of Wimborne St Giles, according to researchers at Dorset

Council, and 2,260 people in a 10-mile radius. The activities are designed to improve people’s mental and physical health enabling them to live independently for longer.

To book onto a regular session, ring 07884 333117 or email injollygoodcompany@gmail.com IJGC also runs the Step Outside dementia-friendly allotment gardening group at Kingston Lacy near Wimborne.

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Huge support for Going for Bust Report and photo by Marilyn Barber People with breast cancer, or those recovering from the disease, have welcomed the new Going For Bust centre in Wimborne Square.

There is a coffee lounge, which opens Monday to Thursday from 10-4pm for anyone wishing to pop in for a chat.

There you can get free Knitted Knockers for women who have undergone mastectomies. Avril Alborough, who does the wig and bra fittings, explained that traditional breast prosthetics can be heavy and uncomfortable, but the knitted ones are soft and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast.

The wig department is impressive with a huge variety of styles. “If someone sees a style they like, we can obtain it in any colour they choose,” said Avril, adding that they have to charge a donation of £70, which does include a care package.

There is also a post-surgery bra service. Swimwear is available and a selection of stylish headscarves.

Relaxation and massage sessions can be provided for those experiencing or recovering from breast cancer. It is a free service but a donation is appreciated.

The Going for Bust charity was founded by Paul Martin and Rob Matthews whose wives had both experienced breast cancer. It is dedicated to raising funds through its 12 charity shops for local

hospitals and support groups.

Since 2016, the charity has raised funds for 11 charities and hospitals including Bournemouth Jigsaw Unit £40,970; Poole Breast Screening Unit £20,000; Southampton Hospital £20,100; Dorset County Hospital £15,836; Lewis Manning Hospice £14,000; Forest Holme Hospice £2,000 and Macmillan Caring Locally £5,000.

A total of £20,000 was provided for setting up the Going For Bust Support Centre in Wimborne.

Michelle Ormston, the co-ordinator for the centre said, “We are very proud of our achievements. We make sure the centre is fun and relaxing and we don’t want it to feel like a hospital appointment.”

Going for Bust Support Centre is at 6b, the Square, Wimborne. You do need to book an appointment for its services on 01202 889258, or email: gfb-sc@outlook.com.

Michelle, left with Avril

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Berry and banana smoothie bowls

Here is a delightful quick and easy summer recipe with no cooking required. And it uses blueberries, which are very much in season.

Preparation:10 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 small bananas, roughly chopped 100g frozen mixed berries 2 medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped 4 mint leaves Half a 500g pot Yeo Valley Natural Organic Yogurt About 80g fresh blueberries and blackberries Small handful spelt flakes Method 1. Put the bananas, frozen berries, dates, mint and yogurt in a small high-speed blender.

Whizz until completely smooth (you may need to stop it and scrape down the sides halfway through).

2. Divide the smoothie between 2 bowls and top with the fresh berries and spelt flakes.

Serve immediately.

Cook’s tip You can top the smoothie bowls with other fruits – try sliced mango and kiwi fruit instead of berries for a tropical twist. The spelt flakes add crunch, but toasted pumpkin seeds or flaked almonds work well, too.

Recipe and photo from Waitrose. Thousands of recipes can be found at Berry and banana smoothie bowls

www.waitrose.com/recipes.

Alam returns to Cinnamon Local lovers of Indian food will be delighted to hear that award-winning chef Alam has returned to Cinnamon in Victoria Road, Ferndown. He recently bought the restaurant and relocated there in June leaving Cinnamon Lounge in Woodlands.

An award-winning Indian chef, Alam is passionate about food and flavours and returns to Cinnamon with a new menu including his award-winning dish, classic staff curry. He had wanted to return to Ferndown for a while, preferring the intimate setting Cinnamon offers, seating around 40 people. He is greatly enjoying catching up with familiar faces and meeting new ones.

With 19 years in the trade, Alam has perfected Indian dishes to ensure they have robust flavours.

“I use my own garam masala mix,” he says, explaining that it is his own honed recipe of a mixture of several different spices. He is also known for his individual poppadum sauces, which range from extremely hot to

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pleasantly cool.

Out of all the spices, his favourite is chilli. “I like heat,” he says, “I couldn’t live without chilli.”

And if you want proof, his naga curry is probably the hottest for miles around.

As well as a full menu and chef’s specials, Cinnamon also offers a takeaway service to local areas including Verwood, Ashley Heath, St Ives, West Moors, Kinson, Bear Cross, Colehill and of course Ferndown. Wednesday night is banquet night at £14.95 per person for a four-course meal (eat in only) and an express lunch platter at £9.95 per person of a drink, starter, main and rice (eat in only) is available every lunch time.

Next time you fancy an Indian meal, call in and say “hello” to Alam, you will get a very warm welcome.

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Become a first responder Ringwood volunteers are urgently needed to become community first responders, trained by South Central Ambulance Service in basic life support, use of Automated External Defibrillator and treatment and control of a wide range of potentially life-threatening conditions.

Volunteers attend calls in their local area and provide basic life support care until the arrival of the ambulance service. They also raise awareness of basic life-saving skills in their communities. When not required, they remain at home or work carrying on with their daily life.

First responders attend an initial

five-day training course (spread over weekends and evenings) then volunteer for at least 20 hours each month and attend an annual one-day refresher course.

Denis Hann is currently the only first responder in Ringwood. He says, “Responder schemes save lives, especially in cases of cardiac arrest. The reward for the individual is knowing that they have done their bit to save a life and I would say it is the best feeling in the world.”

If interested, call 0844 500 9699 and one of the New Forest CFR team will contact you.

On Ringwood U3A’s summer outing through the New Forest and along the coast into Bournemouth, Alan, the Laguna Coach Driver come tour guide, told tales of local legends including witches and dragon slaying. He also spoke about wildlife as well as many famous former residents. Members then enjoyed tea at the Laguna Hotel.

Ringwood Carnival next month Make a note in your diary. Ringwood Carnival takes place on Saturday 21 September with an afternoon procession at 2pm, an evening one at 7.15pm and fireworks at 9.30pm.

There will also be a funfair from the Thursday to the Saturday.

The Village Green will be open from noon-5pm with a whole variety of activities.

Thumbs up for applications Ringwood’s planning committee welcomed a proposal to convert 25A Market Place into a threebedroom home and the Coach House into a one-bedroom property. It is also happy to recommend to New Forest District Council for approval the

change of use of 25, Market Place from a drinking establishment to retail and for three-bedroom accommodation above. Also development of land fronting Strides Lane for a terrace of four, two-bedroom cottages and a block of four self contained flats.

Flypast to remember fallen pilot Ringwood Town Council’s policy and finance committee has agreed a grant of £250 for the Sgt Raymond Dean and The Pilots of Ibsley Day. Although the event is outside Ringwood, the committee said there was a strong connection to the town.

The organiser of the event is Raymond Dean, whose uncle, also called Raymond Dean, flew a Spitfire from Ibsley Airfield in the Second World War. Sadly, he was killed on 17 November 1941 at the age of 19, the youngest pilot to be killed from Ibsley.

A flypast over Ibsley has been arranged for 30 August in honour of Sgt Raymond Dean and other pilots.

On the same day, one of the directors of The Secret Spitfire is to show the film at Ibsley Hall and

there will be a question and answer session with an engineer.

In addition to the flypast and film, there will be displays of vehicles, Spitfire parts, a barbecue and music.

The event will raise funds for the Royal British Legion.

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Simply Beauty 10th Anniversary!

On 9 August 2009, Alison Smith took a giant leap of faith and opened Simply Beauty Clarins Accredited Beauty Salon at 21 High Street, Ringwood, and this year sees Simply Beauty celebrating their first 10 years!

“Although you plan and forecast, you can never really be 100% certain that a new business on any high street is actually going to survive beyond its first year! It’s taken a lot of hard work and dedication from myself and my amazing teams to have been able to win the hearts of Ringwood and the New Forest area. Growing year on year, we were delighted when we were awarded Clarins Gold Salon Status in 2012, in recognition of exemplary standards of service within the Clarins Independent Salons Group. We were even more delighted, and extremely proud, when in 2016, we were awarded the accolade of Gold Salon Higher Tier, which is only awarded to the best of the best within the Clarins Independent Gold Salons Group!

“We have forged strong links within the community and proudly support and sponsor all the main town events, especially Ringwood Carnival, which we are delighted to do again this year. We work closely with the Go New Forest scheme and offer 10% Discount for card holders as well as retailing the Go New Forest Loyalty Card.

“We would like to thank all our lovely clients for being loyal and playing a huge role in our success.

“Look out for special 10th Anniversary Offers and we look forward to the next 10 years at Simply Beauty Ringwood. “ Alison Smith Salon Director

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Rural development criticised Ringwood Town Council’s planning committee is still unhappy about plans to build 20 properties on land at Crow Arch Lane and Crow Lane. The development would be comprised of semidetached houses, a block of flats and public open space.

The authority has told New Forest District Council that the number of homes would constitute overdevelopment of the land and would be out of character with the rural setting.

The committee added that it didn’t feel it was accepted that the mix of houses provided on the open market, compared to affordable housing, would satisfy local demand. It asked that provision be made for one- and twobedroom open market properties.

The Construction Management

Litter bins New Forest District Council is to provide up to 25 new/ replacement litter bins in Ringwood.

Plan was considered not fit for purpose and there was disappointment that accessing the plot through the site (from Crow Lane) had not been detailed as an option, given the committee’s earlier comments and uncertainty about the bridge on Crow Arch Lane.

There were also concerns with the proposed route for construction vehicles in terms of the suitability of roads and junctions for HGV use and safety of pedestrians and cyclists.

Phil Hoyle, the landlord of the London Tavern at Poulner, has been named ‘Newcomer of the Year’ at the Ei Group Awards for Excellence. Phil and his fiancée Sarah Williams took on the hostelry in Linford Road just last year. Phil has been drinking in the pub since he came of age in 1988 and after working in several industries returned to run the ‘Tav’ last year.

Southfield Dental Practice welcomes new dentist Southfield Dental Practice has been established in Ringwood for over three years. The practice has grown steadily and with increased demand they are pleased to welcome a new dentist.

Paul Gaisford qualified from Kings Dental College, after previous careers serving as a Personal Trainer, a British Army Officer and also as a Police Officer in the MET. This experience has given Paul an excellent skillset of communication and he prides himself on having the highest of ethical standards. Paul has a genuine caring nature that makes it easy to put patients’ interests first, and to put the interest of the patient above all.

Paul has gained further postgraduate qualifications from the Royal College of Surgeons and has an interest in oral surgery. He also has a range of expertise in restorative dentistry to include fillings, onlays, crowns, bridges and root fillings. His attention to detail is something to which patients of Southfield have become accustomed.

Outside dentistry, and with a background in personal training and the military, Paul can be found competing in long distance races in swimming, running and cycling. The longer the better!

Paul Gaisford BDS, BSc (Hons) MJDF, RCS (Eng)

Paul completes Lake Windemere swim.

Southfield Dental Practice, 115 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3AQ Tel: 01425 489283, Email: enquiries@southfield-dental.co.uk

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School celebrates 170 years With traditional country dancing, a church service and more than 300 cakes, staff and pupils – past and present – celebrated Ringwood CE Infant School’s 170th birthday in style.

Current pupils, aged between four and seven, wrote their own songs and poems about school life to perform at a service held in the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Ringwood, before heading back to school for a celebratory picnic.

The hall became home to a pop-up exhibition of the school’s history. A taste of the past was also created on the playing fields, where children performed traditional country dances around a maypole, some dressed in Victorian costumes.

“Many happy memories have been formed within the walls of this school over the past 170 years, and these birthday celebrations have certainly added to those,” said headteacher Mrs Hilary Silk.

Photo from the past: Maypole dancers in the 1930s

Travel agents cycle for charity Staff from Hays Travel in Ringwood are to cycle the 281 miles from their office to Paris - on static bikes - to raise funds for a new charity set up in February.

Remembering Nancy & Mylah aims to help families affected by child bereavement. So far £6,000 has been raised to register the charity. If you would like to donate visit: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/nancy-mylah

Grant aid The Mayor of Ringwood, Councillor Tony Ring has presented a grant aid cheque for £1,000 to Clare Adams, deputy headteacher at Ringwood School, to support the school’s 60th Birthday Festival event.

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New homes for Ringwood Taylor Wimpey are to apply to New Forest District Council for outline permission to build 400 new homes and to provide three hectares of employment land, open space and new accesses on land north of Hightown Road.

In a presentation to Ringwood Town Council, planning consultant Jane Piper said the scheme would include 200 affordable homes and in line with policy 70 per cent would be for social rent and 30 per cent shared ownership. However, Taylor Wimpey was open to discussion with the Town Council on the mix of housing and it might be possible to provide some discounted market housing and more starter homes.

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A clearly present danger

By Edward Holmes, Forest Edge and Meesons Solicitors We have all seen the films where the deadly killer stalks through the undergrowth but little did I know it would happen in my own back garden.

I was relaxing in the house when I heard an urgent cry from my wife.

I dashed outside and the killer gave me a dispassionate look of disdain. Our cat was sitting in a flowerbed with a live bird in her mouth.

Normally if we rattle the fishy treats box she will come running, but not today – she had got a takeaway.

My mission was to try and save the poor bird. When coaxing failed, I began chasing the cat round the garden. Eventually I cornered her by the garden shed and judging by the covetous glint in her eyes, she was not impressed.

However as I bent down to rescue the poor bird, it managed to escape the clutches of my cat and fly away,

while I managed to bang my head against the struts of the garden shed. My wife immediately asked if the bird was ok. I decided, as my head began to bleed, that I had no expertise in hunting while my wife was no Florence Nightingale.

I was just grateful that my day job was not so arduous and didn’t involve me sprinting around the garden after an animal which did not want to be caught. So to all you wildlife and cat experts, I will leave that to you, while you come and see us for all your legal needs or call 01425 484420. www.fe-legal.co.uk.

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BUSINESS | COMMUNITY | UNITY / real people, real news, local advertising.

Meet new friends at Age Concern Verwood Age Concern Verwood is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers, which has been operating in Verwood for over 30 years.

Open on Mondays and Wednesdays, this lunch and social activity club operates throughout the year except during Bank Holiday weeks and over the Christmas and New Year period. It takes place at the Band Hall, Moorlands Road, Verwood in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, providing an opportunity for those stuck at home to get out to meet new friends and have some enjoyment.

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Charity of the Year John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation

From glamorous outfits to fancy dress – all in aid of JTYAF Here at the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation we’ve had a busy few weeks and it’s thanks to MAGS4DORSET that we can bring you up to date with our news.

We were delighted to be the recipient charity for a Ferndown Rotary Ascot Ladies Day event, which was a huge success. Merley House was the perfect venue and although we may not have had the Royals, everyone entered into the spirit of Ladies Day, with glamorous outfits and fabulous hats.

The John Thornton Pram Race was not quite as glamorous, but the teams showed a great sense of fun and imagination with their

Desert Rats

prams and fancy dress. Huge thanks to everyone who took part and congratulations must go to the winning team, ‘Next Year’s Millionaires.’

We’ve also been busy with awards and since last month a local young boy who suffers from cerebral palsy has received an award from the JTYAF to help with the cost of an electric tricycle. A cheerful, courageous little boy will get the power he needs to enjoy being mobile.

We were delighted to receive an application which began, ‘I know I am young, but I am a girl with a dream and my dream is to have my own

café.’ This young lady has already proved herself to be a talented baker by making the finals of a National Baking Competition. The JTYAF funded a cookery course where she will be able develop her skills and follow her dream.

Without the kindness and generosity of our supporters and the local community, none of this would be possible. The JTYAF has no paid staff and no premises. Every pound raised makes a difference to the lives of local young people.

Linda Thornton, JTYAF To find out more about the work of JTYAF please visit www.jtyaf.org

Wanted: Brave Skydivers to Kickstart Mission Rabies’ One Million Dogs Campaign Mission Rabies is calling for Dorset’s bravest, most adventurous volunteers to step forward to take part in a skydive on Saturday 17 August.

The charity has now delivered one million rabies vaccinations around the world. To celebrate and raise vital funds to continue their work, they are launching a series of adrenaline-fuelled challenges in the run up to World Rabies Day on 28 September.

Limited places are available for the skydive, taking place at Go Skydive in Salisbury. Participants are required to pay a £50 deposit and then fundraise £350 for a 10,000ft jump. The money raised will help Mission Rabies vaccinate their next million dogs in global rabies hotspots.

Other events in the one million dogs campaign include the Mission Rabies team attempting the 4x4 Land Rover course at Rockingham Castle in a TukTuk. This will be the first time that the course has been attempted in a threewheeled vehicle!

Dr Francesca Davidson, fundraising officer at Mission Rabies said, “We know Dorset’s got guts but now it’s time to show us what you’re made of - and come out to save lives. Rabies kills 100 children every day and thousands of dogs are killed because of fear of the disease.

Each skydiver will raise enough funds to vaccinate 140 dogs or reach 1,750 children with lessons that will save their lives from this horrible disease.”

To sign up to the skydive, visit bit. ly/mrskydive2019. For any questions, contact the fundraising team at Mission

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Rabies on fundraising@misisonrabies. com.

Mission Rabies started in 2013 as a project of its sister charity Worldwide Veterinary Service and became a registered charity in 2015. The charity aims to eliminate human caninemediated rabies deaths by 2030.

Following World Health Organisation guidelines, it runs dog massvaccinations and community education in the world’s worst hotspots for the disease. Mission Rabies currently works in Malawi, India, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Tanzania, Cambodia and Thailand. Rabies still claims the lives of approximately 59,000 people annually despite being 100% vaccinepreventable.

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STARS will help you on a journey of recovery STARS Dorset (formerly Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre) has been supporting survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault for over 30 years.

STARS is an independent charity working throughout the county offering a range of specialist support to anyone who lives, works or studies in Dorset, including children and young people that have experienced any kind of sexual abuse, assault or rape.

If you have been affected by any unwanted sexual activity or violence or know someone who has, you can receive specialist support to help you on a journey of recovery.

Being raped or sexually abused can change the way you look at the world and relationships. How you feel, think and behave afterwards are reactions to the stress caused by the experience.

STARS offers support to the individual as well as their partners, spouses, siblings and families. Specialist services include: Confidential, non-judgmental Helpline support.

Face-to-face counselling for any survivor of sexual assault, violence or rape.

ISVA support - Independent Sexual Violence Advisors - who can offer practical and emotional support, information and guidance.

A dedicated team of Children and Young People’s ISVAs and counsellors.

Well-being workshops.

How you can help: STARS always need volunteers and fundraisers. Call 01202 308840 to chat about how you can support the charity’s work or email info@ dorsetrapecrisis.org.

A comprehensive induction and training programme for all volunteers is provided.

Organise a fund-raising event such as a coffee morning or a dressdown day at work. For those who love adventure why not SkyDive for STARS with GoSkyDive?

For more information about STARS visit www.startsdorset.org

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Waggy Tails’ silver jubilee This year Waggy Tails is celebrating 25 years of animal rescue. Most of the animals the charity rehomes at present are dogs and rabbits, but in the past it has rescued cats, kittens, chickens, onelegged cockatiels, parrots, chinchillas, rats, Pip horses, goats, hamsters and hedgehogs.

There are some dogs that for one reason or another are not able to be rehomed, usually because they have medical conditions or special needs that most people would not want to take on. These ‘sponsor’ dogs live with very special foster parents and all their expenses are paid for by Waggy Tails. If you would like to help the charity care for them please contact the office on 01202 875000 for more details or look at the website, www.waggtails.org.uk. All the other dogs and rabbits in this feature are currently searching for forever homes, so do get in touch directly with Waggy Tails to find out more about them.

This summer is proving to be another glorious one so here are a few reminders about keeping your dog happy in the heat: Change your walking routine for the cooler times of the day – early morning and later in the evening. Pavements and hard surfaces get very hot, as does sand, so the beach is not the ideal place to cool off.

A change of hairstyle can work wonders, so consider having your dog clipped in the summer. Dogs will shed in the heat so need regular brushing to remove the loose hair.

Dogs can suffer from heatstroke so make sure there is shade in the garden for them and keep an eye out for any signs – excessive panting, drooling and lethargy.

Make sure there is plenty of water available and that it is refreshed regularly. Ice lollies and frozen kongs are fun ways of encouraging your dog to drink.

There are lots of cool coats and bandanas available, which can be soaked in water so that as it evaporates the dog stays cool. An alternative is a damp towel for the dog to lie on.

Enjoy the weather and stay safe. t Fidge

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How to become Ferndown’s next Plastic Free Champion Every business in Ferndown is invited by Plastic Free Ferndown to become a plastic free champion.

To achieve this, the business must reduce its use of at least three items of single use plastic in the workplace.

So far, Ferndown has 14 community champions: Ferndown Pharmacy, Colten Care’s Fernhill Dementia Care Home, MAGS4DORSET, Ferndown Florist, Eazy Garden, Pennys Café, Xerocad, Flying Teapot, Ferndown Swim School, Kiteleys Solicitors, The Bay Tree, AE Jolliffe, New Forest Tree of Life and the Beacon Café.

PFF community leader, Janine Pulford, said, “We are really proud that so many businesses have achieved plastic free status and the number is still rising.”

Here are a few suggestions of items you can ditch or replace in

the workplace: plastic cups, plastic bottles containing soap, plastic water bottles, plastic cutlery, balloons, plastic straws, plastic bin liners. Swap plastic milk cartons for bottles. MAGS4DORSET, Ferndown Community Tours and Xerocad have recently done just that using B&B Dairies in Ringwood. It may seem pricey at 78p a pint, but glass bottles are more environmentally friendly as they can be reused time and again.

Latest Ferndown Community Champion: Paul Craddock at the Beacon Café

Litter pick along Stour Valley Way Councillors Harry Worth and Mandy Willis along with Francis Willis carried out a litter pick along the Stour Valley Way in July. Harry Worth is a committee member of Plastic Free Ferndown. If anyone would like to volunteer for a litter pick in Ferndown please contact PFF on 01202 870270 as one will be organised shortly.

£1M awarded to tackle climate change In the last year, just under £1million has been awarded to businesses and community groups from Dorset Council’s Low Carbon Dorset programme, to help reduce their carbon footprints. Since launching, the programme has helped reduce the county’s carbon emissions by more than 1,000 tonnes of CO2 a year by funding projects such as the provision of solar panels for schools and hospitals through Dorset Community Energy.

Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment, Cllr Ray Bryan, said, “Dorset Council is in a great position to demonstrate leadership in tackling climate change on a local level, and programmes like Low Carbon Dorset fully support this.”

Organisations can access this support, funded by the European Regional Development Fund, until the end of 2020. Visit: www. lowcarbondorset.org.uk/apply

Plastic rappers strike a chord Five Year 6 girls from Allenbourn Middle School have transformed into rapping stars to urge people to recycle their plastic.

The two-minute rap,‘Save,’ was penned by Lauren Duff on keyboard and her friends Sapphire Taylor, Lacey Smith, Lydia Norrish and Nina Hicks.

They have recorded a demo at Queen Elizabeth School’s music studio and the song has been taken up by Wimborne War on Waste and will appear on its website.

When performing it at a special show at the Tivoli, one impressed parent, Phil Tappenden, who owns the journal Soft Drinks International, played it to representatives of Coca Cola and other big soft drink brands.

Phil said, “Recycling,

sustainability and packaging has been a big issue in the drinks industry for some time now.

“When I heard the girls’ song it really struck a chord with me and I thought it would be great for people in the industry to hear the perspective of young people.”

Phil used the girls’ track to close his opening introduction at a seminar he hosted for the drinks industry in Coventry.

Headteacher of Allenbourn Middle, Cindy Pritchard, said, “The girls have made such a powerful impression with their song and we couldn’t be prouder of them.

“And as their lyrics say, they are the next generation, and it’s up to our generation to listen to what young people have to say on this very important issue.”

Campaign took a lot of bottle Children at Oakhurst Community First School and Nursery in West Moors have successfully lobbied for their usual milk cartons and plastic straws to be switched to the greener glass bottles and reusable drinking cups.

Their campaign came about as part of a wider eco-project run by the Heath Academy Trust to make pupils at all its six schools more aware of the damage single-use plastic is having on the environment.

This inspired the pupils at Oakhurst to write to a number of companies that supply goods to the school.

One plea to ditch plastic straws with the milk delivery worked a treat. Cool Milk said it would not only ditch plastic straws but also replace cartons with the more environmentally friendly glass bottles.

Headteacher, Ann Clark, said: “The Eco Project has really opened our children’s eyes to the damage single-use plastic is causing to the environment and in particular to our beaches and seas.

“It made them look around the school and consider how we could

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reduce our own impact on the environment.”

All children aged under-five receive free milk and older pupils can also sign up to the service.

On average, Oakhurst was receiving 5,265 cartons and plastic straws a year. The school has a special team of children called Eco Pirates who carry out projects and initiatives to make the school more environmentally friendly.

In addition to writing to companies, these impressive youngsters also made a presentation to West Moors Parish Council in a bid to persuade it to go for plastic-free status.

What a lot of bottle!

Plastic rappers

Real nappies reduce plastic pollution GECCO, a charity established to promote sustainability in early years childcare and education, is promoting reusable, washable nappies to reduce plastic pollution.

Chairman of the GECCO Board, Cheryl Hadland, who is also founder and CEO of Tops Day Nurseries and Aspire Training explains, “There needs to be a behavioural change away from plastic, disposable single-use nappies, towards reusable nappies. Every child has about 6,500 nappy changes, generating one tonne of plastic waste each. Damage is caused by nappies disintegrating into the environment, forming microplastics, which can maim and kill fish, mammals and birds, and filter into the food chain for humans.

“Every householder in the UK has about 3% of their domestic rates bill spent on getting rid of single use nappies. This is whether you have a baby in nappies or not.

It costs around three times the cost of a disposable nappy to get rid of it and unfortunately most go to landfill. Using just one reusable nappy a day for three months will stop around 90 single use nappies being thrown away.”

Every Tops Day Nursery has a hamper of reusable nappies to loan out to parents to try for free and will be encouraging parents to move to reusable nappies, at least while children are at nursery.

GECCO’s Real Nappy campaign has been supported by funds raised by Whisky.Auction, in partnership with retailer The Whisky Exchange.

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Biggest ever Westival With live music, children’s entertainment, stalls, food, classic cars, skate park activities, ferret racing and pony rides, this year’s Westival on 13 July was the biggest to date and hailed as a great success.

Hosted by West Moors Parish Council on Fryer Field, a spokesperson for the council said, “The idea is to bring the community together and have fun. We wanted to see the children smile and the adults relaxed. Everyone seemed to enjoy the live music and fun activities on offer. It is so hard offering something for everyone without knowing what everyone likes.”

It is the only central event that takes place in West Moors during the summer. The Parish Council, with its motto ‘Working for the Public Good’, aims to provide one summer event annually, and is advising residents to keep their diaries free for the second weekend in July in 2020.

This year Westival raised money for local charity Amelia’s Rainbow.

Local teen band plays 50th gig West Moors-based indie band Monster Logic played their 50th gig at Sturts Farm ‘Barn on the Farm’ helping to raise money for the local charity. Performing alongside several other bands, Monster Logic got many people dancing to their fast-paced set.

Formed in autumn 2017, band members are lead singer Alex Willmott, drummer Jordan Couter, lead guitarist Josh Ward, bass/ rhythm guitarist Nat Harrop and bassist Aidan Formston.

Jordan, Nat and Alex have been friends since attending Oakhurst First School. They met Josh at West Moors Middle and finally Aidan when they all joined Ferndown Upper.

They sing their own songs and write material as a collective and their first gig was at Chaplins Bar in Boscombe.

Monster Logic describe their music as Indie-style mixed with rock, and are influenced by acts such as Arctic Monkeys, Catfish and the Bottlemen and Guns and Roses.

Guided by volunteer staff from the Christchurch Lighthouse Centre, the band released a four-track EP ‘Somewhere Somehow’ in August 2018. A second EP is due for release in the summer.

If you want to find out more, the band is well-supported on social media platforms and boasts followers and fans from Ferndown to the Philippines.

Celebrating local scouting Special guests from The Royal Society of St George joined members of the 1st West Moors Scout Group on 5 July at their annual review and celebration of local scouting.

They presented the group with a cheque for £1,000 – a muchneeded boost to the group’s funds allowing further HQ refurbishment.

A review of the Scout Group and the election of executive committee members for the coming year followed.

Exciting activities have been enjoyed by young members, most recently a district camp at Buddens Activity Centre near Wareham over the bank holiday

weekend. Rafting, canoeing, archery and crafts were just some of the events available.

The executive committee were pleased to report that the scout hut roof had been replaced and the aim is to have the lighting and outside cladding completed by the end of the year.

Lynne Anderson, Group Scout leader, thanked all leaders and committee members for their sterling work over the past year.

More leaders and helpers are always needed. If you have an interest or a skill you would like to share, please contact Lynne on 07778 116806 or at www.westmoors-scouts.org.uk

Ready for the race

David Herbert and Shirley Hankers of The St Georges Trust with Scout leader Steve Leach with members of the group

New vicar of St Mary’s Judi Weedon, Parish clerk with Cllp Alec Wicholls

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In the pink!

The Revd Andy Muckle will be licensed as the new vicar of St Mary’s, the Parish Church of West Moors, by the Bishop of Sherborne, Karen Gorham, on 24 September at 7.30pm in St Marys Church.

Originally from South West London, Andy had a 21-year career as a veterinary surgeon He trained for ordination at Murfield College, West Yorkshire and then took up his post as curate at Gillingham.

He is married to Becky and

they have a nine-year-old daughter Isla.

Andy says he is “overjoyed and excited” to be appointed and can’t wait to move to West Moors. “You will soon be seeing me buzzing around on my trusty bike so please do stop me and say hello,” he added.

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From Smuggler’s Haunt to modern village

By Janine Pulford

Station Road

From the days of Isaac Gulliver, ‘King of the Dorset Smugglers’, who died in 1822, to the arrival of the railway line in 1847, West Moors was no more than a hamlet.

After the famous Castleman’s Corkscrew made its debut, the cry “West Moors for Ferndown” could probably be heard as the train pulled up at the junction.

Nicknamed after its chief supporter Charles Castleman and because of its circuitous route, the railway line underpinned the growth of West Moors.

Sadly, the line met its fate in the 1960s when Beeching’s axe fell. What remains is a public right of way known as the Castleman trailway.

Probably the railway’s biggest legacy was to leave behind an established village.

Records show that West Moors had a school as far back as 1843 for a handful of children, but by 1859 a National School was built for 100 children.

In 1903 there was a post office, Lloyds Bank appeared in 1915 and National Provincial in 1923. By 1934 there was electric lighting and in 1938 West Moors had a mains water supply.

The 1871 census recorded a population of 158 and today around 8,000 people live in West Moors. There are schools, doctors’ surgeries, churches, shops, a memorial hall, library, bowling green, tennis courts, football pitches, playgrounds, youth club and skatepark. It also has its own parish council with a council office and a pavilion.

West Moors also has pleasant open spaces including a Forestry Commission plantation, Fryer Field and river walks.

Numerous shops and services as well as cafés, public houses and supermarkets complete the village, which has two shopping areas, one along Station Road and a smaller ‘pull in’ off Pinehurst Road.

Unfortunately all the banks

have closed, although, there is still a branch of Nationwide Building Society and a post office counter. Another loss was a landmark wooden church. It had been on Pinehurst Road since 1925.

Originally built in 1897, it had fallen into disuse in the neighbouring parish of Holt. It was moved timber by timber and re-erected in West Moors. Known as St John’s, it was re-dedicated on 5 November 1925, eventually being demolished in May 2000 when deemed unsafe. A bungalow now stands in its place.

The village has a strong community spirit and there are organised events and entertainment throughout the year including school fetes, Christmas carols at the Petwyn, Westival and a large Remembrance Day Parade held at the war memorial.

Whilst some old buildings are long gone, you can still see Gulliver’s Farm today and its barn is thought to be the oldest building in the village.

St John’s church

West Moors for Ferndown

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

15, 22 & 29 August

Poole Summer Spectacular.

Free weekly festival every Thursday evening on the quay ending with fireworks over Poole Harbour at 10pm.

15 August 7pm

Art and Activism In conversation with: artist Bob and Roberta Smith, human rights lawyer Clive StaffordSmith, UWE senior lecturer in History Dr Rose Wallis and activist Baroness Jones of Moulescoomb at Shire Hall, Dorchester.

For more information visit shirehalldorset.org or call 01305 261849. £10 per head.

15-17 August 10am – 4pm

Happy Patchers exhibition of patchwork and quilting at Wimborne Methodist Church, King St, Wimborne BH21 1DY. Exhibits will include ‘Wild’ Challenge, Sew-a-Row, members’ work, workshop creations, ‘Quilted Quiz’. Entry £2 on the door, under-16s free.

15 August 2pm

Dr Ken Collins and Jenny Mallinston will bring The Mary Rose story up-to-date at Ringwood U3A at Greyfriars Community Centre. For more information www.ringwoodu3a. org.uk or ring Pete on 01425 478077.

15 August 10.30am

At Ringwood Library, Summer Reading Challenge children’s event - A Space Workshop run by arts2educate. Tickets £5. Suitable for ages 4-8. To reserve a space call 01425 474255.

15-18 August

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival at Purbeck Valley Farm, Harmans Cross, Swanage. Details: molly@ purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk

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Susan Knights, Linda Patterson and Jeanette Law exhibition at the Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch with Brenda Weeks, (Textiles), Jane Martin (Jewellery) and Lynne Dinmore (Ceramics).

17 August 10am-10pm

Fun on Christchurch Quay, with fireworks at 9.30pm

17 August 11am-4pm Dorset Dogs Festival, Canford Park SANG, Knighton Lane, Poole. Have-a-go family and dog activities. Free entry. Fun dog show £1.50 per entry.

17-18 August 10am

Canford Summer Craft, Food and Garden Show at Canford School, Canford Magna. Over 100 stands, live music and children’s entertainment.

18 August 11am-5pm Country Day at Creech Grange House, near Wareham in aid of parish funds. Includes fete at St Mary’s church. Adults £2, children free.

18 August 10am-5pm

Vintage Fair at Cranborne Garden Centre. Free entry.

18 August 11-4pm

Fun on the Quay with Christchurch Carnival parade starting from Two Riversmeet at 1pm and ending at Christchurch Quay.

19 August 10am-3pm

Free mixed arts and crafts workshop at Ringwood Library. Call 01425 474255.

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20 August 7.30pm

Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society present concert of popular music

by Paul Carman at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. Visitors very welcome. £6 payable at door.

Info: 01202 895254.

22-26 August

26 August noon-5.30pm

Verwood Rustic Fayre at Potterne Park, Verwood. Fun day out for all the family in support of local charities.

Arena events, live music, classic vehicles, car boot, stalls.

26-30 August

The Great Dorset Steam Fair, South Down, Tarrant Hinton, DT11 8HX. Steam engine exhibits, vintage vehicles, heavy shire horses and rural crafts. Working rural displays on a 500-acre site including old time steam funfair.

Tickets on sale from Tourist Information Centres across Dorset.

Bus Stop Club summer project at Turbary Resorce Centre, Corbin Avenue, Ferndown. Includes heathland exploration, visit to Highmead Farm, and family craft day. For children up to age 12. Contact Susan on 07866 692528 to book a place.

22 August 2.30pm

Open for NGS, The Secret Garden and Serles House at 47, Victoria Road, Wimborne.

Get Dorset Buzzing Crafts with Dorset Wildlife Trust at Wimborne Model Town.

Details 01202 881924.

24 August 1.30pm

West Moors Horticultural Society Summer Show at West Moors Memorial Hall.

Schedules now available.

More details: Sue Hamlett on 01202 871536.

24 August 4pm

Wimborne in Bloom Duck Race on the River Allen at the bottom of Mill Lane, finishing at the Rising Sun. Tickets outside supermarkets in the town in the days leading up to the race.

26 August 11am-4pm Lions Club of Christchurch annual family fun day at the Quomps, Christchurch.

26, 29 and 31 August 2-5pm

27 August 7.30pm

Jennifer Trehane will present My Plants and Travel Around the World to West Parley Gardening Club. Visitors welcome £2. Further details Malcolm Plascott on 01202 950521. Email@ plascott@ outlook.com.

29 August-1 September

Bournemouth Air Festival.

10am-10pm, 29, 30 and 31 Aug and 10am-6pm on 1 Sept.

31 August 10.30am-4.30pm

Dorset Vegan Festival at Lighthouse, Poole BH15 1UG. Entry £5 payable on the door (under 16s free), includes entry to all areas and activities.

VIP tickets, £15. www. veganeventsuk.co.uk.

1 September 11am-5pm

Classic cars on the prom at Christchurch Quay.

3 September 4pm

Edna Dawes will speak on the 70th anniversary of WW2 at Ringwood Library. Event is free.

4-28 September 10-4pm

Poole Leisure Painters Autumn Exhibition, Monday to Friday Wimborrne Resource and Learning Centre, 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne BH21 1EA visit www,pooleleisurepainters.co.uk.

6–8 September

Poole Blues Festival, Poole Quay. Details 07802 656570.

6–8 September

Swanage Folk Festival with concerts at venues around the town. Plus workshops and music sessions in local pubs.

7 September-12 October

Amazing Architecture by All Ways Threads. Exhibition of textiles themed around architecture at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. Free to enter.

14 September noon-4pm

Wimborne Horticultural Show, Allendale Community Centre.

15 September 10-4pm

The Dorset Art Fair & Free Expression Arts festival.

An all encompassing arts event, free entry, set in the picturesque riverside town of Blandford Forum (DT117AD).

Including original artwork, exhibitions, workshops, food, entertainment and more. www. free-expression.com.

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Original lineup of Brotherhood Of Man still rocking The hair, the flares and the cheesy choreography - cast your mind back to 1976 and the Eurovision Song Contest when the United Kingdom triumphed with the catchy number ‘Save Your Kisses For Me. Brotherhood Of Man, the hugely popular winners, are still going strong today. Recently the foursome, Nicky Stevens, Lee Sheriden, Sandra Stevens and Martin Lee performed to an enthusiastic audience at Highcliffe Sports and Social Club where Retro Nights are held each month.

The popular shows, organised by Ian Woolley of Quiz Britain Productions, include a fund raising raffle for Variety the Children’s Charity. So far £1,600 has been raised and Ian is aiming for £10,000 by the end of the year.

Brotherhood Of Man’s Nicky Stevens, who lives at Corfe Mullen, says that the group still performs regularly and that their old hits

are still incredibly popular with fans. The current lineup has been going since 1973. The evening was presented by former Radio 1 DJ Mike Read.

There will be another Retro Night in September with Geno Washington.

Take part in the Dorset Plane Pull

You could be ‘dancing on the ceiling’

Do you have what it takes to help to pull a Boeing 737, weighing in at 35,000kg?

Of course you would be part of a team of no more than 20 people, covering a distance of 50 metres in the quickest time possible.

If you are up for the challenge which takes place on Monday 26 August in aid of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation, contact Pete on 07792 121645 for more details.

The day, which runs from 10-5pm, will host a number of other activities including a barbecue, stalls, live entertainment and activities for younger spectators.

Variety show in Broadstone Komedy Kapers, a variety show will be staged at Broadstone War Memorial Hall at 2.30pm and 6.30pm on 17 August. Cabaret seating, teas and coffees available, or bring your own alcohol and glasses. Tickets from bluemoonentertainers.co.uk or phone 03336 663366.

Brotherhood Of Man with DJ Mike Read, third right, Variety Wessex chairman Frances Cornelius, second right, Ian Woolley, second left, and Variety Wessex committee members Judy Hiscoke and Avril Owton Photo by Hattie Miles

Theatregoers can enjoy Motown’s greatest hits at the Tivoli Wimborne at 7.30pm on Saturday 28 September.

‘How Sweet It Is’ will feature songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more. For tickets call the box office on 01202 885566 or book online at www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk.

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Liberty’s Owl Raptor And Reptile Centre Liberty’s Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre is near Ringwood on the edge of the New Forest. Home to a large collection of birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, owls and vultures, there are also reptiles such as snakes, lizards and spiders in the indoor reptile house.

Enjoy a fun, exciting and educational visit. Observe these magnificent birds flying free and reptiles up close. If wet, displays move indoors.

Liberty’s is a rescue centre for wild birds of prey, injured or needing care before release back to the wild. Medical and rehabilitation costs are funded through entry charges and donations.

Experience the thrill of falconry with Liberty’s Flying Experience or Photography Experience

Days. Vouchers make ideal gifts or treat yourself. www. libertysfalconry.com Open daily from 10am March-October.

November-February

at weekends and half term. Closed for 4 weeks over Christmas and New Year. Large free car park and disabled access. 01425 476487

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A Bunch of Amateurs Review by Marilyn Barber, The first of three plays produced by Dramatic Productions, the Tivoli Theatre’s Rep was performed by ‘a bunch of professionals’, who are certainly no amateurs.

Written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman, the story revolves around Hollywood star Jefferson Steele who arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford, only to find this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village.

I have to say Mark Freestone made a better job than Burt Reynolds in the 2009 film, of the washed up actor who had expected to be feted and pampered, but instead had to stay in a B&B and to rehearse in a barn.

Julia Savill always manages to get a terrific hold on her roles, and portraying the director Dorothy Nettle sat very comfortably on her shoulders.

If you want an actor for

an over-the- top part, Alan Colclough is your man. He was perfectly cast as Nigel Dewbury – the amateur actor who felt he should have been cast as King Lear and who did everything he could to undermine the American star.

Rebecca Legrand’s passion for comedy roles was fulfilled as Mary Plunkett, whilst Lauren Bell added plenty of humour as the PR woman Lauren Bell.

Dennis Dobbins is a gem of a part, requiring Rick Savery to affect a country accent coupled with all manner of amusing asides and actions.

The line up was completed

by Jessica Leigh Brackstone who made her first, and very impressive, professional debut as Jefferson’s daughter Jessica.

The second play by this talented company was Rising Damp, on 1-3 August and the third Love from a Stranger on 8-10 August.

Celebrate International Orangutan Day at Monkey World!

Monkey World will be celebrating our orange cousins on 19 August!

Visitors can learn about these amazing creatures, and their plight in the wild.

Take part in kids’ trails,

activities and games around the park, and see the 15 orangutans, living in three groups, including Europe’s official orangutan crèche, where orphaned youngsters can grow up

with their own kind.

For more information visit: www. monkeyworld.org or call 01929462537 apes@monkeyworld.org.

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Bournemouth seafront goes back to smuggling roots The Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf Course opened on Bournemouth seafront on 31 July.

The 18-hole course takes players on a smuggler-themed journey through the 1700s and 1800s.

Some holes relate to Bournemouth stories and landmarks, such as ‘Decoy Cottage’ and ‘Gullivers Chine’ - all in keeping with the town’s famous smuggling past.

And you can choose whether to be part of the lawless Moonshadow Gang or a fearless Red Coat as you make your way around. Open 10am daily; £6.60 (child), £9.60 (adult).

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Fordingbridge Festival hits the right note Fordingbridge Festival, which took place on 20 July, was a resounding success.

Nicky Jenkins, chairman of the Fordingbridge Events Group, says, “We have had some really lovely feedback from the community, visitors to the festival, stallholders and from volunteers.

We are chuffed that everyone had such a great time and we were blessed with the weather! We have already had some constructive feedback which will be discussed at our wash-up meeting and plans are already afoot for next year’s festival, which will take place on the 18 July.

“The volunteer team behind the festival has worked incredibly hard since the start of this year to put on this large event and I am really proud of everyone who has got on board and helped us out. It’s really great to know that all the hard work and late nights were really appreciated!”

Festival goers were treated to a variety of displays including Fordingbridge Fire and Rescue, heavy horse obstacle racing, a tractor pull and a tug of war as well as live music, countryside skills, dog events and a kids’ zone. There were over 65 stalls, 70 classic cars and other vintage vehicles.

Corporate sponsors on board for the 2019 festival were: Pennyfarthing Homes, PDQ Airspares, Elliotts, RNC Fabrications, County EPOS Systems, Girlings, Alfa Display & Design, Dan Walters Motor Mechanic, Fordingbridge Tyre &

Battery, Versatiles, Forest Pet Supplies, Hearts at Homecare, Dibben Joinery, Fordingbridge Service Station, Ringwood and Fordingbridge Skip Hire, The Gourmet Grocer and Padua Communications.

Nicky continues, “We literally could not do the festival without the help of our sponsors and we are extremely grateful for their assistance. As well as enabling us to put on a great festival, it means we can take any proceeds from the festival and put them into other community events.”

Fordingbridge Events Group is keen to hear from stallholders and organisations that are interested in taking part in next year’s festival and for the group’s Christmas in Fordingbridge 2019 event.

Anyone who wants to share feedback, show their interest in either event or is looking to get involved with Fordingbridge Events Group can do so by emailing fordingbridgeevents@gmail.com.

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around & about / what’s happening in your area.

Fly high with Verwood Rustic Fayre For a rustic August Bank Holiday to remember, get down to the 26th Rustic Fayre at Potterne Park in Verwood.

And don’t be surprised if the main arena event drives you quackers. It’s the unusual sight of dog and duck herding. Stuart Barnes and his team are set to entertain at 1pm and 3pm.

Passionate about the canine species, Stuart has been to over 100 countries working with wildlife.

Using trained and untrained sheepdogs to herd ducks, he will educate and amuse you as he shows that poorly behaved dogs still have a programmed natural instinct.

Dog agility will also feature in the arena, as well as Tae Kwon Do, terrier racing, Joanne’s Mini Horses, Bourne River Morris Men, tug-owar and egg catching.

The car boot sale is back, and there will also be a large number of vintage vehicles, stalls, live entertainment and much more.

If the weather is good, a flight to grab your attention will be that of a Dakota from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, so look skywards for

Dog and duck herding

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Royalty will be there They’re off

the flypast.

To round off the hugely popular Rustic Fayre, join in the mayhem at the duck race. And no, Stuart Barnes will not be allowing his ducks to mix with the quack mob of yellow ducks that will surge down the river earning the winner a cash prize.

Organised every year by Verwood Rotary Club, all profits from the Rustic Fayre go straight to the Rotary Club’s charity account.

Vern Harris, the Rustic chairman who has been involved with this event for the last 26 years said, “Last year we were able to donate over £22,000 to good causes, both locally and internationally.”

Be a part of this great community event on Monday 26 August. £5 per adult. It will be officially opened by Verwood Carnival Queen and Princesses at 11.45am and finishes at 5pm or thereabouts.

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Photos @ CatchBox of last year’s Rustic Fayre

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Don’t be floored by choice of coverings

By Marilyn Barber If there is one item in the home that has to withstand the toughest wear it has to be the flooring.

Adults, children and pets walk on it, some sit on it, and on occasions we drop things on it.

Fortunately 21st century home owners have a huge choice to fit their lifestyles.

If you need the most durable flooring because you have children or dogs, you can’t go far wrong with wooden flooring such as oak, maple and bamboo.

Vinyl flooring for bathrooms and kitchens also works well as it is 100 per cent moisture resistant and will last for a very long time. And provided the surface you are laying on is level and smooth, you don’t need an underlay.

For durability and good looks, porcelain tiles, either glazed or unglazed, can also make a good choice for kitchens.

You can have hours of fun trying to choose a carpet, that not only is hard wearing but also that fits your colour scheme – or indeed will not look out of place is you decide to redecorate.

If your furniture, paint, and artwork colours are light, you can opt for dark hues. However if you want to make a room appear larger, go for a lighter shade.

Current trends favour neutrals in earthy hues, including warm greys and the ever popular beige.

Remember that very light and very

dark colours show far more undesirable debris than mid tones. A dark carpet may be great at hiding strains, but it will show dust more than other colours.

And here you have a wide choice of materials to consider.

Nylon is versatile and easy to clean and most nylon carpets have been treated to protect against spills and stains.

Polyester is exceptionally soft and also has natural stain resistant qualities.

However for a truly natural fibre option, wool carpets are hypoallergenic, stain resistant and even flame retardant.

The best carpet for stairs has a low pile of three-quarters of an inch or less. This makes it more stable and resilient to traffic.

No matter how careful you are your carpet might not last for more than 10 years. After that the fibres start to lose their texture and tuft.

And so they do need cleaning as this is the best way to maintain better looking, healthier and longer lasting carpets.

It is advisable to have your carpets professionally cleaned once a year.

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Handy ways to maximise home storage

By Maddi Selfe If you’ve got a lot of things that are scattered about looking messy because you haven’t got anywhere to put them because storage has become a problem, here are a few ideas you may not have thought about.

Hidden storage is a top idea, and there are plenty of places to put it – under your bed for instance. Using rolling crates or boxes will make sure everything under there is kept organised. You can also buy headboards with storage built into the sides for even more room.

For something different, if you’re feeling handy, why not fix hooks to the wall behind a photo frame or a mirror to hang

jewellery or keys? Just add a hinge to the frame or mirror and then you can hide the hooks behind it.

Ottomans never go out of style, and you can usually fit a lot inside whilst adding a footrest or extra seating to a living room or bedroom. They are available in all materials, shapes and patterns.

If you are unable to fix shelves to a wall, but you still need extra shelf space, find a shelving unit on wheels, or something smaller like a drinks cart. It will work for storing towels in a bathroom.

Try putting canvas or wooden boxes in your wardrobe to store shoes and out of season clothes, to keep things more organised and free up space elsewhere.

Classic hanging fruit baskets aren’t just for fruit. You can hang them in your bedroom or near the front door to store hats, gloves, socks or anything else you might need to quickly grab.

Remember to utilise all space; try putting shelves above doors, under the stairs, and any try small space that you’re not sure how else to use.

If you have got space for that storage unit but you’re worried about needing room to open the doors, remember that you can get almost anything with sliding doors which takes up a lot less space. See over the page to find out how to maximise a small kitchen.

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Using lighting successfully

By Janine Pulford

Lighting can be expensive, so you want to get it right. When you move into a new home, the light fixtures are normally in place and all you need are the fittings, which are many and varied. If you want to change the fixtures, sketch a plan of what you want and employ a qualified electrician to carry out the work.

Hall

When thinking about lighting in the hallway, you could create a welcoming atmosphere with a traditional chandelier or contemporary pendant. There are so many different versions to choose from, but before you splash out your hard earned cash, make sure the light fits the space. Don’t buy a huge chandelier for a small hall, as it will overwhelm the area.

Stairways and halls should be well-lit for general safety reasons. Make sure you have a switch at the bottom and top of the stairs and place lighting every three metres or so if you have a long hallway or landing.

Dining area

Dining areas will benefit from focal point lighting so that you can see what you’re eating. But instead of a central lamp, you could put two above the table. One at each end. You could use traditional pendant lights, or chandeliers, but don’t overpower the table. Another option is to use track lighting that you can direct onto the table.

Consider wall lights either side of you china cabinet and by installing lighting inside the cabinet you will add a bit of drama.

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in the home Living Room

In your living room you could choose a feature centre light matched with wall lights. Ask an electrician to wire them to separate switches so you can create different moods. A centre light can sometimes be too harsh for watching the television and you might want to turn it off, but keep the sidelights on.

You can further dramatise the room with a striking lamp. If you have a recess, you could include a spotlight, but again, put it on a separate switch. Track lighting could be considered instead of a central light if you have artwork on the walls and you want to highlight it.

Kitchen

Lighting is very important for the heart of your home and must be adequate for you to prepare your meals. In task areas, use higher wattage bulbs. Fluorescent fixtures should be centred over workspace where possible. Undercabinet lighting can also be really useful when preparing and serving food. Track or recessed lighting also works very well in the kitchen.

lamp and off it goes. If you suffer when it’s hot at night, you can buy ceiling fans with lights included, which look stylish and help to keep you cool.

With so much lighting available, you can literally get lost in lighting. To help achieve some focus, visit local showrooms to get fresh ideas and purchase the latest fittings. And if you haven’t looked at lighting for a few years, prepare to be amazed.

Bathroom

The bathroom can be really brought to life with a lit mirror. Recessed downlights can create a relaxing mood, especially if they are on a dimmer switch and may work better than a single pendant light. And cabinet lights can also add ambience in your bathroom. After all, you usually start and finish your day in there, so it should be a pleasant experience.

Bedroom

Bedroom lighting is just as important to help you relax.

Mix it up a bit. Use accent lighting for highlighting artwork, ambient lighting for the overall glow from the centre of the room and bedside lamps to help you wind down at the end of the day. Touch lamps are particularly useful because you don’t even have to find the switch to turn them off when you’re drowsy. Simply touch the

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Renault ZOE R110 Z.E. 40 Driven by Steve Bulley, Head of Business Engagement at Dorset Chamber and car fanatic If you speak to any car dealer they’ll tell you they can’t get enough pure electric vehicles.

You may have missed the recent announcement

by HM Treasury of a 0% Benefit-in-Kind rate for fully electric cars in 2020/21 which has seen interest soaring. With BiK rates for company car drivers only increasing slightly to 1% BiK in 2021/22 and 2% in 2022/23 it’s the time to have a pure electric company vehicle.

There is a wealth of pure electric cars to choose from and this month I’m driving a city car option. In 2016 the Renault ZOE was launched and was the most ‘car like’ electric vehicle on the market. It had more traditional looks both inside and out, which made it a big hit.

With fears about battery life, the early cars had battery leases, although there have not been the horror stories predicted and most individual battery cells can be replaced for around £250.

I’m driving the new Renault ZOE R110 Z.E. 40 with an 80kW battery capacity, significantly increased over the previous version. The realworld figures show a range of 184 miles, more than enough for most people’s commute and running around.

The car is comfortable and feels spacious with a relatively high driving position which adds a feeling of safety. Let’s be honest, the ZOE doesn’t feel quick even in ‘normal’ mode and in ECO it is limited to 60 mph so is only useful in town. Once on the dual carriageway the ZOE hits 70 with no trouble and is whisperquiet. With Air-Con, DAB radio, Satnav and reversing aids the ZOE has all you’d expect from a modern car.

As for range, in the height of summer

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with the air conditioning on, or in the depths of winter when heaters, lights and wipers are on, the ZOE loses some range. When I picked up the car it had a range of 92 miles.

Following my first day’s travelling and 1 1/2 hour charge back to 100%, I did 147 miles. This was a mixture of town and duel carriageway driving around Bournemouth, Wareham, Dorchester, Blandford and Ferndown.

Overall the ZOE R110 Z.E 40 is a real world pure electric car that will suit most town and city dwellers and commuters who have occasional longer journeys. The not-so-good bits: The

interior is full of black plastic and not as fun as you’d expect from a brand like Renault. And why they have used the sound of my Grandma’s old 1970s clock as the indicator noise, I will never understand!

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Don’t be caught without a current MOT certificate Would you believe that more that 144 drivers a day are caught without a valid MOT certificate?

Research by consumer champion What Car? reveals that between 2015 and 2018 police caught more than 210,000 motorists for the offence.

Your car needs an MOT test if it is between three and 40 years old.

The MOT test plays a vital role in maintaining road safety. Last year, more than a third of all cars failed their initial MOT, with a worrying 9.2% failing due to dodgy brakes, while another 19% failed from either faulty suspension or illegal tyres. In 2017, vehicle defects, including illegal tyres, defective brakes and missing mirrors – all components inspected as part of the MOT – were a contributing factor in 1,539 road accidents which required police attendance.

The Department for Transport overhauled MOT testing in the UK in May 2018, introducing new defect categories as well as stricter rules for vehicle emissions. The data collected from the UK’s police forces suggests the new rules are working.

Offences for driving without a valid MOT dropped by around 30% in the six months after May 2018, compared with the same six-month period in previous years. However, not all forces were able to give full figures for 2018.

Driving without an MOT will result in either

a £100 non-endorsable Fixed Penalty Notice, or a Traffic Offence Report.

Accumulatively, police forces across the UK have earned £20.81 million from drivers without a valid MOT certificate in the last four years.

The research also found drivers are more likely to fail to renew their MOT in the winter months, than in the summer between May and August. The winter months saw 17.3% more drivers, on average, fined for not having a valid MOT certificate.

Steve Huntingford, editor of What Car?, said, “Forgetting to renew your

MOT certificate is an easy mistake for many drivers to make, but something that clearly happens too often.

With more than 140 caught every day in the last four years, more needs to be done to ensure our cars are roadworthy. Drivers aren’t just risking their own lives, but those of other road users.

“There is even a free service from the UK Government to send drivers an MOT reminder, and the onus is on motorists to make sure theirs is up to date.”

And which are the best city cars for passing the

MOT test?

At the top is the Skoda Citigo, 2012 to present, followed by the Peugeot 108, 2014 to present and the Volkswagen Up, 2012 to present.

The best small cars for passing the MOT test are the Mitsubishi Mirage, 2012-present, followed by the Mini 3dr/5dr, 2014 to present and the Toyata Yaris, 2011 to present.

The best family cars are

the Nissan Leaf, 2011-2018, the Mazda 3, 2013-2019 and the Honda Civic 2011-2015, the worst being the Fiat Stilo 2001-2007, the Mitsubishi Carisma, 1995-2005 and the Rover 400 series, 19951999.

Dorset doesn’t figure in the top 10 police forces for MOT offenders, but Hampshire does with 5,675 drivers caught without a valid MOT certificate in 2015-2018.

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Strong values upheld as Irving and Sons re-brands

By Janine Pulford As they head into their 35th year, Irving and Sons Estate Agents of Verwood are celebrating a brand new image and office refit, which represents who they are and the values they stand for.

Founded by Barbara and Phil Irving in 1985, this family business has seen all four of their children involved in some way.

But for one son, Nolan, it has become a way of life. He started work in the office in 1997 and is not only proud to have been helping people move home for over 22 years, he now runs the business along with his wife Hannah, who is in charge of the lettings side.

Nolan is also an established columnist in Viewpoint Magazine, giving helpful advice on buying, selling and letting properties.

Irving and Sons have seen Verwood develop from a village into a town whilst helping people buy and sell their homes.

Irving’s team of eight also go that extra mile to provide a personal and professional service, having won numerous industry awards for customer service locally and regionally, as well as being placed in the top three per cent of agents in the country.

Their prominent, high street location has always been welcoming and is even more so since the latest refurbishment.

Nolan said, “With so much these days being carried out online in a very impersonal manner, we wanted to

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create a place where we can sit down faceto-face and advise our clients in a relaxing modern environment.

“We wanted the brand to be an evolution of who we are and also to reflect our modern cutting-edge and ultra-professional approach to property sales and lettings.

“It was important to also reflect the traditional, trusted and honest values that you get from a long-established local family like ours. It’s a perfect blend which represents who we are.”

Over the last 35 years, the business has faced many changes, none more so than the advent of online and digital technologies, which have been embraced. Nolan said, “Historically we have always been the first in the area to introduce any new initiatives by indulging in our passion for property marketing whilst also providing a highly personal and professional service.”

The whole team have strong Verwood links. “The town is more than just the place we run our business, Verwood is the place that everyone at Irving and Sons also calls home. It’s this accountability within our community that ensures that we continue to provide a personal and professional service,” explained Nolan.

With such an inbuilt passion, it’s hardly

surprising that Irving and Sons has been a lynch-pin in the community and you will find the team running the Pimms tent again this year at the Rustic Fayre, hoping to raise as much money as possible for the community.

And how is Verwood’s property market at the moment? Nolan said, “It’s very price sensitive and is slower than it has been over previous years. It’s in these difficult markets that people really appreciate the comprehensive services, support and care that we provide to them.”

Thinking of moving? Pop into Irving and Sons for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

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