Viewpoint October 2020

Ferndown racer Josh Malin in championship lead

Last call for poetry competition entries

Meet the new Mayor of Verwood Exciting trilogy sails into Dorset

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Volume 44 • Issue 12 • October 2020

Dear readers

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Do your research before you embark on an unfamiliar journey.

That’s the lesson I learned from my recent break to Wales – before their latest restrictions were imposed.

I had gone online to book my seat on a train from Saundersfoot – a delightful seaside town in Pembrokeshire – to Swansea. Confirmation arrived by email, with the instruction that I could collect my ticket using a reference number from any railway station.

What could possibly go wrong?

I also had a second booking for a train from Swansea to Salisbury, which included a digital ticket, which I printed out.

I wondered why the same hadn’t been the case for the first ticket, so decided to Google Saundersfoot station. What a good thing I did. I discovered it had no machine, so I had to go to nearby Tenby to access my ticket.

Moreover, I learned – most importantly – that Saundersfoot is unique in that it is amongst 150 in the country that are request stop stations and you have to flag down the train like a bus.

If you don’t, the train goes merrily on its way, the driver thinking you are just there to enjoy the view.

How was I to ensure that the driver noticed me? Put out my hand as if stopping a bus? In the end I waved two arms frantically, and it worked. No doubt the driver thought he or she had just encountered yet another eccentric English woman.

Research on platform numbers for the journey to Salisbury was also a good idea as due to a delay, the five-minute wait time at the change at Swindon was reduced to one minute.

The joys of public transport!

Marilyn Barber News editor

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Cohesive approach to planning across Dorset The planning systems across Dorset are to be brought into line.

Over the last year Dorset Council has been working to pull together the six former district, borough and county councils’ planning functions together into one team using one planning management software version. They have also used an outside agency to clear the validation backlog.

Transferring the data onto the new system will be phased. The first phase for the former North Dorset area took place between 24–28 September. Next will be former West Dorset and Weymouth and Portland, then former East Dorset and Purbeck and finally the former Dorset County Council data.

During the time of transfer there will be no access to the information online and no ability to add comments.

Any consultation deadlines that will fall during this time will automatically be extended by four days to compensate.

All the information should be transferred by early 2021.

Man found guilty of raping girl on Portland A man has been found guilty of raping an 11-year-old girl on Portland.

Arrested on 7 September 2019, James Connell Loveman, aged 23 and of Portland, was convicted of charges of rape and assault by penetration on Friday 18 September 2020 following a trial at Bournemouth Crown Court. He had previously admitted an offence of sexual assault of a female aged under 13. The victim was aged 11 at the time of the incident.

Detective Inspector Wayne Seymour, of MCIT, said, “James Loveman took his young victim to an isolated location late at night before subjecting her to a horrific sexual assault.

“I would like to praise the victim for the bravery she has shown throughout the investigation and in supporting the trial process, helping to secure the conviction of Loveman for these despicable crimes.

“I hope her courage encourages anyone else who is unfortunate enough to be the victim of offences of this nature to have the confidence to come forward in the knowledge that we will do all we can to identify the culprit and ensure they face justice for their actions.”

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Battle continues to save Blackfield Farm from development West Moors residents are continuing their battle to save Blackfield Farm from development.

An outline planning application submitted by Nick Aris last summer went down like a hot brick, and nearly 200 people turned up for a parish council meeting on 22 August 2019 to show their determination to fight the development. The meeting had to be convened outdoors to accommodate the numbers

West Moors residents came out in force in August 2019 and are determined to keep up the pressure

of people who attended. The application was later withdrawn.

At that time, Councillor Alex Clarke summed up the parish council submission relating to the council’s decision to object to the application and this can be seen on video on the Viewpoint Magazine Facebook page.

The latest outline planning application from Mr Aris, planning reference 3/20/1280/ OUT, is for New Build Light Industrial Unit, church and

community hall, and Residential Care Home.

It has already received 100 objections.

Objections must be made by 10 October 2020.

The parish council is now a town council. It is a consultee in the planning process. As such, it will be holding a Planning Consultative committee meeting on 22 October at 7pm via Zoom, to which residents are invited. An extension has been granted to West Moors Town Council, only, to make its comments by 23 October.

West Moors Town Council has invited everyone who submits an objection to Dorset Council (the planning authority) to send a copy of their objection to the town council, promising that town councillors will read these objections prior to the Zoom meeting.

It must be stressed that anyone wishing to object to the outline application should, in the first instance, submit their objections to Dorset Council by 10 October 2020 and not object directly to West Moors Town Council.

Dorset Council is the planning authority and will make the final decision.

Anyone wishing to submit an objection to Dorset Council should visit https:// eastplanning.dorsetcouncil. gov.uk/plandisp. aspx?recno=116975 or go to www.dorsetcouncil.gov. uk and search for 3/20/1280/ OUT (Land off Blackfield Lane), West Moors, Dorset or email planningteam@ dorsetcouncil.gov.uk using the planning reference 3/20/1280/OUT. Campaigners against this development will help anyone who needs assistance to do this, and you can contact them on 01202 798345 or email them at blackfieldfarm@outlook. com.

Objections to Dorset Council can also be sent by post to: Dorset Council, Allenview House, Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 1AJ. But time is running out because they must be received by 10 October 2020.

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Augustus John’s fascination for gypsies Julian Hewitt, Fordingbridge Museum It is a rare thing to see a pure Romany gypsy family these days yet at one time they were a familiar sight in the New Forest where the women would sell clothes pegs and seasonal foraged foods such as chestnuts, blackberries and mushrooms. They would also tell fortunes and the men might deal in horses. For hundreds of years they could wander at will throughout the Forest in their distinctive caravans or more often, living in tepees. Forest law only allowed them to stay in any one place for 48 hours. Any longer and there was a risk that they could claim squatter’s rights.

The Godshill area was a traditional gathering place for gypsies and Crystal Hollow was a stopping point.

Local artist Augustus John had always had a fascination for gypsies. He wrote, ‘As for gypsies, I have never encountered a sounder gypsy than myself’.

He even claimed that his mother’s name was Augustus Petulengro, indicating his Romany heritage, omitting to say she was actually called Smith and that Petulengro was merely the Romany equivalent of Smith!

He studied the Romany language and traditions and bought a gypsy caravan that he toured in with his family. He hit the headlines when he took his caravan to the Epsom races and protested about gypsies being excluded from the course on Derby day. He revelled in the disapproval of respectable society writing to a friend, ‘Respectable people become indignant at the sight of us’.

In 1926 New Forest gypsies or costengris in Romany, were forbidden to camp anywhere in the Forest apart from on designated sites. Augustus John was appalled by this writing that gypsies were, ‘Harried into the slums of our big towns or the ground worm infested filth of New Forest concentration camps, they are condemned to squalor, disease and degradation.’

In 1936 he was elected President of the Gypsy Lore Society commenting, ‘It is a distinction I had never dreamt of attaining.’

He continued to lobby MPs and write to newspapers in support of gypsies and their traditional lifestyle for the rest of his life.

His philosophy is summed up when he wrote, “Those of us who love liberty and enjoy variety must surely stand up for a small and politically powerless people from the East who have made this country their own and have enlivened and ornamented our countryside since the fifteenth century.”

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Oz Clarke brings cheer to Ferndown Residents at Ferndown Nursing Home were treated to a mini performance on 11 September by members of the choir and music education charity Armonico Consort together with the wine expert, former choral singer and TV broadcaster Oz Clarke. The visit was part of Oz & Armonico’s Great Bike

Adventure – a 200-mile charity bike ride from Bournemouth to Coventry. Songs such as ‘I Could Have Danced All Night’ brought a little cheer to people who have been isolated for many months. The tour aims to raise awareness of the benefits of music therapy for older people and those living with dementia and launches the

charity’s partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society to deliver specialist music and singing therapy projects to support people with dementia.

Have you got a great neighbour?

How about entering them in the Neighbour of the Year Award 2020?

In its third year, the award is run by Neighbourhood Watch and Co-op Insurance.

Great neighbours share some clear qualities: a willingness

to look out for others; being sociable and friendly; offering practical help; and being kind, caring and respectful.

In addition to Neighbour of the Year Award, there is a new category, Co-op’s Young Neighbour of the Year

to celebrate someone aged 18-24 who has gone above and beyond to enhance their community and has brought people, young and old, together.

Nominations are now open: www.co-opinsurance.co.uk/ hub/neighbour-of-the-year/

Are you struggling financially?

Dorset Council together with Citizens Advice Dorset is reaching out to anyone struggling financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Support is available if you are facing redundancy, struggling to keep up with bill payments, having difficulties paying the rent or mortgage, needing to claim free school meals or benefits or in need of mental health or relationship support. Call the Dorset Citizens Advice 0344 411 1444 or find out more about the support available at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/reaching-out

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HRCs switch to wintertime

law spot

By Harold G Walker Solicitors

Rights to stay in the matrimonial home Picture the scene; you are happily married and only one of you is the registered legal owner of your home… marital bliss... ‘What’s mine is yours, darling’.

But then… marital strife... ‘Get out. This is my house. It is in my sole name. Pack your bags.’

If you are NOT registered as the legal owner of your family home, this is where you (metaphorically) pour a glass of wine, kick off your shoes and hit ‘pause’, because you aren’t going anywhere (at least not until your lawyer has registered your matrimonial ‘home rights’ with the Land Registry). Hey presto: Property rights, which mean the legal owner can’t kick you out, sell the property or borrow money secured against it without you being involved.

Also – regardless of whether or not you register your ‘home rights’, you are still entitled to remain living within your family home and can seek an ‘occupation order’ if you need to

enforce that legal right.

However, it may be you can’t stay there a minute longer; you don’t have to, but be sure to get registered. You should also look into making sure the mortgage or rent are still being paid. Your lawyer can advise about what to pay depending on your own circumstances, and whether you might need to apply to the court?

Your lawyer could also contact the mortgage lender for you. You’ll have enough on your plate.

To register your legal property rights is quick, and whether you then remain living in the property or not, your ‘ex’ can do very little about it, whilst you and your lawyer sort out long term financial and housing arrangements.

One more important thing.

If, in these unsettled times, they threaten bankruptcy, get legal advice immediately.

Do not be bullied. Register your home rights now.

This law spot is for information only and does not constitute legal advice

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All Dorset household recycling centres moved to winter opening hours on Thursday 1 October: 10am4pm daily.

Dorset Council will be testing the opening of more parking bays at various HRCs in order to accommodate more visitors and reduce queuing times.

The council also wants to try reopening resale areas on a limited basis.

Please continue to observe social distancing measures when visiting your HRC. Unfortunately, site employees are still currently unable to help with unloading and lifting waste.

Man charged with causing death by careless driving Gary Horbury, 57, from New Milton, has been charged with causing death by careless driving following a collision in New Milton. The incident, involving a pedestrian and DAF lorry, happened in Station Road on 20 January. Sadly, Margaret Fraser, 89, also from New Milton was pronounced dead at the scene. Horbury will appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on October 13.

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POETRY COMPETITION - £50 total prize money To help raise funds for the Bournemouth and District MS Community Hub, mags4dorset is running a poetry competition and putting up £50 in prize money.

Using the following themes (use your own title) write a poem not exceeding 25 lines: (1) Effects of 2020, (2) Litter.

The winning poets (one from each category) will receive £25 cash and their poem will be published in one of our magazines. You must agree to your poem being published in print

and online. The copyright remains with the poet.

There is one entry fee of £6. You can submit up to four poems for that fee. Poems must be your own work.

Entry fees (less PayPal charges/bank fees) will go to the Bournemouth and District MS Community Hub. Enter online at www.mags4dorset. co.uk or send your entry(ies) to mags4dorset Poetry Competition, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset,

BH22 9BZ with a cheque for the correct entry fee payable to Pulford Publicity Ltd. Poetry will not be returned, so keep a copy. Good luck.

Judging will be carried out by mags4dorset. Closing date is Friday 30 October 2020.

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Charity of the Year Bournemouth and District MS Community Hub Hi there and welcome!

Let me update you in the world of our local MS family, many of whom are still shielding.

Under normal circumstances, our hub offers all local people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) physiotherapy in a fully equipped gym, craft workshops, library, hairdressing salon, support and advice.

COVID-19 has created problems for everyone, but the good news is, we have recently had a number of meetings to discuss when and how the Osborne Centre can re-open.

We have recently received official guidance on what will need to be done and what will need to be in place for the safety of all our members and volunteers. As you can imagine there is a lot to consider and we intend to have a strong implementation plan in place to ensure everyone’s safety and wellbeing All of our activities are being scrutinized in line with health and safety requirements, especially physio We are hoping to return to our usual openings of Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays giving our disabled members community involvement and their carers some well-deserved free time.

Our communications team of volunteers continue keeping in touch with our members and volunteers, for a regular chat on the phone.

As always, I’d like to thank mags4dorset for choosing Bournemouth and District MS Community Hub as its charity of the year 2020.

Please remember the poetry competition. Entry fees will be donated to us to help our charitable activities survive. Full details are on this page.

Please remember where we are and who we are, because like the man said, “we will be back.” The changeover to us becoming the Bournemouth & District Community Hub has been put on hold until it is safe to do so – which is looking like early next year Looking forward to seeing you all soon and keep smiling.

Rod Slip, Chairman MS Community Hub, Osborne Centre, West Parley 01202 570300

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Solo swimmers achieve first time record for Old Harry to the Needles Congratulations to Kirstie Beechey from Verwood who swam 16.4 miles from Old Harry Rocks to The Needles with her training partner, Sarah Newman.

The stretch of water had never been swum solo before and the two women wanted to share the experience by completing the entire distance together.

Kirstie said, “It was an absolutely awesome, but tough swim that I hope will serve me well.”

The worst part she said was getting ‘twitchy neck’ when she spotted the white cliff of the Needles and couldn’t help looking at it. “With twitchy neck comes hurty shoulder,” she explained, but after lots of reminders and finger wagging from the support boat, she kept her head down.

Kirstie hopes to swim the English Channel solo for the first time next July and will be raising money for Dreamflight UK and the Piam Brown Ward.

Long-awaited redevelopment due to start in October The long-awaited redevelopment of Ferndown’s skate park is due is due to start in October with an anticipated completion in December 2020.

The new concrete facility has been designed to meet the needs of both inexperienced and experienced users and provide a resource that can be enjoyed by people of all ages on skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes.

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Bendcrete was selected as the preferred contractor.

The project received significant funding from heathland mitigation funds, which was approved by East Dorset District Council and Natural England in 2018. The funding of £107,500 requires the wheel park to be suitable for multi-use wheel sports specifically BMX and bike riding to enable the facility

She swam the Channel in a relay in 2017 for charity.

Old Harry to the Needles took Kirstie 9 hours and 54 minutes – quite a feat.

The shortest route across the Channel is 21 miles and can take anywhere between 7

and 27 hours to complete. We wish Kirstie every success next July.

to support a reduction in illegal dirt jump building and associated antisocial behaviour on local nature reserves. Longevity of the new facility was also considered to be vital which contributed to the decision to have a concrete surface.

The remaining funding has come from Dorset Council (Leisure Development Fund), Ferndown Town Council (Section 106 contributions), and fundraising from mayoral events and competitive events at the current park.

Cllr Mike Parkes, chairman of the council’s Project Group steering the redevelopment

commented, “The re-design of the current facility has been a long time in the making so it is extremely exciting to see the commencement of the long-awaited improvements.

The local user group has campaigned for a number of years now to update the current facility and the council is grateful for their input in creating a unique and inclusive design which will meet their needs and attract other users of multi-use wheel sports. This will be a fantastic community asset and my thanks goes to all those involved for their vision, hard work and team work.”

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verwood news

Mayor zooms into office

By Janine Pulford

Lockdown has created many difficulties this year, none more so than the mayor making in Verwood, which usually takes place in May. Following a four-month delay, caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the new mayor for 2020/21 was elected to lead Verwood Town Council in September by a remote vote during a Zoom video conference.

Councillor Matthew Parker proudly picked up his chain of office on 22 September.

Following his election he told Viewpoint that he aims “to continue to build engagement with the residents of Verwood and Three Legged Cross, increase awareness of the council’s role and continue to provide information about decisions that have been made.”

Born in Ewell, Matthew grew up in Horndean until he went to university in Bournemouth. He has lived in Verwood since 2006 and has been a councillor since 2016.

Owner of the Ringwood law firm, Forest

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Edge Solicitors, which was first set up in Verwood, he was inspired to become a solicitor after a careers lesson at school when he was asked to research the role and speak about it to the rest of the class.

“It looked interesting and so I focused all my exams and university on achieving it,” he said. “Luckily I enjoy my work. I studied at Bournemouth University, where I met my wife, and completed my law degree, a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and a Masters in Intellectual Property Management.”

Matthew is married to Jodi and the couple have three children: Belle, 10; Hermione, 8, and Teddy, 7.

In his role of mayor, Matthew is looking forward to seeing the continued replacement of the children’s areas. He also supports the attempts being made to improve the crossing near the Scout Hut. “We have agreed to set up a working group looking at the crossings/roads in Verwood and Three Cross and the best way of engaging with residents and Dorset about eligible works,” he said.

You’d think Matthew would have more than enough to do without squeezing in hobbies, but

you would be wrong. He enjoys running and is no stranger to marathons having completed seven. Matthew also likes watching films, visiting theme parks with the children and building Lego with them.

His charities during his term of office until May next year are the National Association for Colitis & Crohn’s Disease and the local schools in Verwood and Three Legged Cross with the funds going towards IT equipment for lessons, and their libraries.

The deputy mayor is Councillor Philip Mann.

With only eight months in office, Matthew has his work cut out; no wonder he zoomed into office and runs for a hobby!

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New home care franchise to bring 40 jobs to East Dorset Good Oaks East Dorset, a new home care franchise, is now open for business following full registration with the Care Quality Commission. The home care provider aims to bring 40 jobs to the area in the next year and will provide care in people’s homes throughout Wimborne, Ferndown, West Moors, Ringwood and

surrounds.

The home care provider offers the option of visiting care, where carers visit clients in their homes to deliver care, and live-in care, where a carer lives with a client and provides full-time care.

Good Oaks East Dorset is led by co-founders, Sam Jones and Adam Downer. They met when working as care co-ordinators at another care company and became friends.

Their commitment to delivering high quality care inspired them to open their own home care

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“In the current COVID-19 crisis, the role that carers play in our community is more vital than ever before,” says Sam. “Carers provide a lifeline for elderly and vulnerable people, who rely on their assistance to be able to stay in their homes.

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Drive through flu jab

Getting a flu jab this year has never been more important, but because of COVID-19 restrictions, The Cranborne Practice at Lake Road Surgery in Verwood has made changes to this year’s clinics. Vaccinations will be delivered as drive-through appointments. If you fall into one of the criteria to have a flu vaccine, or if you are 65 or over, call reception on 01202 822825 or 01725 517272 to book your appointment.

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Mobility scooter gift after woman loses use of legs A young woman from Highcliffe, Dorset, who will probably never walk again has been presented with a mobility scooter.

Amy Wilkinson, 21, was halfway through a course in childcare when in February she became paralysed while having a bath.

Following numerous tests, she received the news that she had been struck down with transverse myelitis, a condition that affects the spinal cord.

She returned home to face an uncertain future and when Twynham Lodge in Christchurch heard about the diagnosis they began

fundraising.

They sourced a mobility scooter and collected another £450 to help Amy as she starts to rebuild her life.

Chris Lockwood, chairman of the local Freemasons, said, “The members of Twynham Lodge are very active in raising money for causes – and when they heard about Amy they were quick to act.

“To suddenly become paralysed from the waist down must have been a tremendous shock for Amy and her family.”

Rob Ings from Twynham Lodge said, “I know Amy’s mum and when I heard what had

happened I decided to try and do something.

“Everyone was very generous – not only lodge members but others too and collected donations and raffled a bottle of whisky. It’s great that she has a bit more independence.

“Amy is very courageous and is determined to walk again.”

Chris Lockwood from the Freemasons presenting Amy with a mobility scooter and a cheque

Game on at Poole Hospital Gaming charity, TheRockinR, is installing its gaming carts throughout UK hospitals, including Poole Hospital, to support children and young adults as they undergo treatments and procedures.

The gifts came after a donation of 30 monitors was made to the charity from the leading global innovator of display technologies, BenQ. TheRockinR was set up by the parent team, Jonny and Carol Miree, after the loss of their 11-year old son, Reece, in March 2018. Throughout their son's hospital visits they identified there were many specific ways in which interactive gaming could help patients. By offering a distraction from treatments and procedures, the charity aims to promote well-being and social interaction through gaming and Gaming cart at Poole Hospital communication.

Only call 999 in a serious emergency The local ambulance service has seen a surge in demand with a spike in 999 calls.

In the seven days from 11 to 17 September the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) managed 20,154 incidents, with 2,900 a day on the Saturday and Sunday, which was as busy as a typical New Year’s Eve. Will Warrender, CEO of SWASFT, said, “We will always be there for the patients who need us, but we must ensure we can speak to and treat those with the most life-threatening injuries and illnesses first.”

He urges people to only call 999 in a genuine, life-threatening emergency. You should always call 999 if someone has stopped breathing, has severe chest pain, is choking, may be having a stroke, has serious blood loss, or is unconscious.

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Smokers urged to join Stoptober

– the nation’s largest mass quit attempt In the UK around 6.9 million people over the age of 18 smoke. Smoking harms almost all organs in the body and is the leading cause of preventable deaths in England.

Public Health Dorset and LiveWell Dorset are encouraging smokers to join Stoptober, put their lungs first and strengthen their immune system.

2020 has seen a surge in smokers in England trying to quit and a big increase in success rates. Public Health England outline that one million smokers in the UK quit during the coronavirus lockdown.

Smoking damages the lungs and airways and harms the immune system. Smokers generally have an increased risk of contracting respiratory infections and experiencing more severe symptoms. Smoking can damage your blood vessels and heart, which increases your risk of having a heart attack.

Dr Stuart Burley, Head of Programmes for Public Health Dorset, said, “Quitting smoking is the single most effective thing you can do to improve your health. It’s never too late to quit, no matter your age, and the benefits are almost immediate.

Within 48 hours our lungs begin to clear out mucus and other smoking debris. Carbon

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monoxide is eliminated from the body and our oxygen supply rapidly improves.”

Stoptober provides the information and support people need to quit smoking for 28 days, based on research that if a smoker can make it to 28 days smoke-free, they are five times more likely to quit for good.

Quitting tips Here are some tips from Heart Research UK. List your reasons for stopping smoking Read the list whenever you feel the urge to smoke, it should inspire you to keep going.

Decide a time Stoptober is ideal – don’t give yourself time to change your mind.

Make a plan Ask friends, family and co-workers for support. Identify triggers that make you feel like smoking and work out how to deal with them. Cigarette withdrawal can be tough and can lead to you feeling emotional and upset; remind yourself that these feelings are temporary.

Get support The right support can increase your chances of success. You could contact your local Stop Smoking Services or chat to your GP. In Dorset you can contact LiveWell Dorset on freephone 0800 840 1628 or at livewelldorset.co.uk. By accessing this support, smokers are four times more likely to quit successfully. In addition to behaviour change coaching over the phone, LiveWell can post smokers packs of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or signpost smokers to access smoking cessation support from a local pharmacy.

You can get further support with stopping smoking and a free Personal Quit Plan from the NHS: www.nhs.uk/smokefree.

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The Tivoli doors are open Interview with Charlie North Lewis, Tivoli general manager

By Marilyn Barber The Tivoli has always been close to the hearts of local people, who over the years have supported the Wimborne theatre by filling its seats – and now they have proved how much it means to them by donating funds to fulfil its £50,000 target.

“As soon as the appeal was launched one woman in Blandford sent us a cheque for £2,000,” said general manager Charlie North Lewis. “Others who had booked seats for productions have asked us to keep the money as a donation.”

And now the good news for everyone is that the Tivoli is now open, initially with three film screenings a week, and there will be a handful of live shows in November.

“At the beginning of lockdown we thought we would be closed until midAugust, and even in July we were still optimistic,” said Charlie who is still upbeat about the future.

A glass-half-full man, he added, “I haven’t been very happy about the comments made by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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year to get back to normal, but we will.”

He is delighted that Ben Waters – who has played at the Tivoli with both Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts from the Rolling Stones – is going to stage concerts on 6, 7, 13 and 14 November.

The Blues Band are scheduled to appear on 12 December.

And the good news for people of all ages is that there will be a panto at the Tivoli this year, with Made to Measure Productions staging Rapunzel.

“It will last for 80 minutes and there will be no interval or song sheet. And in order to cope with the demand there will be additional performances, sometimes three a day,” said Charlie, who took over the management of the Tivoli in 2002.

These are the only professional pantos being staged in Dorset this Christmas.

What can you expect if you would like to see a film on the big screen?

Book your tickets, and you will need to pay by card. The capacity for each showing is 190 and the computer system does the distancing.

There are hand sanitising stations in the foyer, and you need to wear a face covering. The theatre management is also asking people to keep use of the washrooms to the minimum.

The bar will be open for coffee and wine before performances, but space is limited.

Ice creams will be available.

Charlie said that October is usually his favourite time of the year, with so many hugely popular shows being staged in the lead up to Christmas. Live theatre shows have been booked for the New Year, but he is pragmatic and realises they may have to be rescheduled However, he remains undaunted and full of optimism for the future of the Tivoli.

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foodie news

Keep hydrated We all know to eat when we get hungry, but what about your fluid intake? Staying hydrated is really important for keeping your heart and circulatory system healthy says Dr Helen Flaherty, head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK. She adds, “Dehydration makes the heart work harder and it can cause your blood pressure to drop. Being hydrated can also help with weight loss as thirst can quite often feel the same as hunger.

“During hot weather, or physical activity, we lose water through sweating and this can lead to dehydration. Guidance says we should aim to drink between 6-8 cups of fluid every day.”

Have a read of some of Dr Flaherty’s tips to help you stay hydrated.

How do I know if I am dehydrated?

When you become dehydrated, you may notice symptoms such as headaches, tiredness, irritability or difficulty concentrating. The easiest way to tell if you are dehydrated is the colour of your urine.

If it is pale and clear then you’re hydrated. However, if it becomes more yellow, brown or dark in colour with a strong smell, this suggests you aren’t drinking enough.

I’m struggling to keep hydrated - what can I do?

Regular drinks of water throughout the day are the best way to keep hydrated. Water is always best, but if you don’t like water, or want to mix things up, fluids such as herbal teas and sugar-free squash are also good. You should avoid having too many drinks with added sugar and caffeine in them, such as sweet tea and coffee, energy drinks or sugary pop.

Keeping hydrated out and about If you’re going out for the day, make sure you take a drink with you. You can also get water from foods. Fruit and vegetables tend to have a high water content, especially cucumber, watermelon, tomatoes, oranges and apples. Try snacking on these foods rather than foods with a high fat and salt content, such as crisps or salted nuts, as these can make you feel thirsty.

You can find more healthy tips, recipes and advice at heartresearch.org.uk.

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ringwood news

Make Carnival 2021 the biggest and best Photos of Ringwood Carnival 2019 © CatchBox The chairman of Ringwood Carnival, Ben Salsbury has challenged the town to make the 2021 carnival the best since its heyday of 1983. It follows the disappointment of having to cancel this year’s event due to the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s believed to be only the second time in nearly 100 years that the carnival has had to be cancelled. The first time was due to the Second World War. In a letter posted on social media, the chairman explains why he believes Ringwood Carnival is so successful and gives three key reasons for this: • the strong financial support received from local businesses and organisations • the hard working carnival committee • the willingness of the ‘Great Ringwood Public’. The clubs, groups, organisations, friends and family groups or even single participants continue to get involved, participate, support, contribute and represent the town.

It is these people he explains that make Ringwood Carnival parades so great.

He said last year saw 49 entries take part in the evening procession and writes: We frequently hear of the ‘good old days’ of carnival; looking back in the archives, our processions are now as big as those from the 1979 and 1980

carnivals. It then grew larger the procession in 1983 saw 76 evening procession entries.

76!

I want to challenge Ringwood – can we make the carnival processions even bigger than 1983?

Would you like to take part in next year’s event?

If so, get in touch with the committee through the website or on social media.

Plans for local events

A number of events in Ringwood town’s calendar won’t be possible this year, but the council is looking at other options.

The town’s Recreation, Leisure and Open Spaces Committee agreed that the fireworks should be cancelled.

The traditional marking of Remembrance Day with its church service, parade and ceremony at the War Memorial won’t be possible either, but a ‘drive in’ event may be feasible. The council is looking into live-streaming the parade and wreath laying to screens in the main car park. The parade itself will be restricted solely to those intending to lay wreaths.

Nearer to Christmas, Santa’s Grotto, parade, light switch on and mass gathering in the Market Place won’t be possible. However, the official light switch could be filmed and put out on social media.

Father Christmas might also be able to do virtual ‘shout outs’ to local Ringwood children. The Window Display Competition will go ahead.

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Prize for Alan Wiseman Despite there being no Ringwood Carnival in 2020, Alan Wiseman, who has entered the procession for over half a century, won a trophy.

A familiar sight on carnival day, Alan went ahead on his own cycling around the town displaying a ‘No one told me it was cancelled’ banner. For his efforts, he was presented with the Tom Gamage Best of Show Trophy. An emotional Alan said, “I have been entering the procession for 54 years and always wanted to win this trophy.”

New Stallone documentary Hot on the heels of the critically acclaimed and iTunes UK number-one-selling “Becoming Rocky: The Birth of a Classic”, Branded Studios in Christchurch have announced the worldwide release of another Stallone documentary. They are working with Sylvester Stallone’s younger brother – Frank and the hugely talented director Derek Wayne Johnson – to release a documentary about one of the most unknown famous entertainers who has worked in Hollywood. Frank Stallone is a Grammy and Golden Globe nominated singer, songwriter, musician and actor who’s been entertaining audiences for over 50 years but even to this day he’s often referred to as Rocky’s brother.

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Procedures should be followed at this time of change

By Matthew Parker, Forest Edge Solicitors Employment Some of the biggest changes being made at the moment are to the workplace. Whether that is returning to work or working from home (again), the ending of the furlough scheme and introduction of the Job Support Scheme or being made redundant. This can be a particularly complicated area. We have been helping both employees and employers, explaining their obligations and what they are entitled to do and not to do. One issue we have seen quite a bit recently are employers not fully following procedures for redundancy, particularly where a job role covers two or more areas of an employee’s working day. It is important that all aspects are put at risk of redundancy and are explored in any meetings. It is always worth making sure you are applying the rules correctly.

Please call us to discuss any concerns you may have, as early as possible, that way we can help guide you through the whole process – whichever side you are approaching it from.

Appointments It seems at the moment that as soon as we all get used to a change, a new requirement comes up almost straight away. With that in mind, whilst our office remains COVID secure, has a QR code set up and has copious amounts of hand sanitiser and face masks, we are continuing to actively encourage people to conduct their appointments by video or telephone where possible.

New Staff We are pleased to announce that we will shortly welcome a new staff member to continue to build our conveyancing department.

If you are looking to move at this time, and take advantage of the stamp duty holiday, then please give us a call so we can introduce ourselves and provide you with a quote. As a special introductory offer we are reducing our fees by £60 (inc VAT) up to the end of the year.

Forest Edge Solicitors “Here when you need us”

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

Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens – picture by Adam Cowdrill

Local beauty spots are travellers’ choice If there had ever been any doubts that Dorset was a great place to visit, they can now be dispelled with the announcement that Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre and the Lower Gardens in Bournemouth have both been recognised as winners in the Tripadvisor 2020 Travellers’ Choice awards.

The Grade II Listed Lower Gardens give a seasonal nod to the town’s Victorian heritage. The Visitor Centre, established in 2015, is the gateway to Hengistbury Head and Mudeford Spit.

New look Regent Centre

The Regent Centre in Christchurch is celebrating a classy look following a restoration project. The colour pallet has been reduced from over a dozen colours to five. The carpet has been custom made to a design from 1936, supplied to cinemas of that era. And seats are now staggered and have been manufactured to a traditional design of the early-30s but with modern comforts in mind. In addition there is increased legroom in the circle.

Although the Regent is still closed following the coronavirus pandemic, a live blues concert: ‘Go Now, The Music of the Moody Blues: The Tribute’ will take place online on 17 October. Book online at www.regentcentre.co.uk.

Socially distanced screenings of films are planned to commence in November with many safety measures in place.

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in the home

Clean that kitchen sink From washing our hands more often to rinsing vegetables and even disinfecting the grocery order, keeping the kitchen sink hygienically clean has never been more of a priority.

According to the Global Hygiene Council, the kitchen sink is a germ hotspot, even more so than the toilet, providing the ideal breeding ground for all kinds of nasties thanks to the wet and moist conditions.

These five tips from Abode – a designer and distributor of high quality kitchen taps and kitchen sinks – will help banish those bugs, leaving you with a hygienically clean sink to be proud of.

1. Invest in a pull-out tap. This will make rinsing down the sink a breeze and look good too; creating a professional image that even a top chef would be envious off.

2. Opt for an easy to clean material.

Stainless steel is often the go-to

Abode Studio sink

material for kitchen sinks and there is no doubt that it is hardwearing and simple to maintain. Alternatives include composite and ceramic, which are just as hardy and all of these only require a basic cleaning agent to keep sparkling clean.

3. Store dishcloths and brushes away from the main sink area, even in their own caddy. A study by the Global Hygiene Council found that 60 per cent of dishcloths were contaminated with e-coli, so boil wash and replace these regularly too.

4. Sanitise the sink after cleaning, by plugging the drain and filling the basin with warm water. Add a tablespoon of mild disinfectant, dip in a sponge and wipe down the tap, rinse and dry. Remember to regularly clean the basket strainer too.

5. Dry the sink with a microfibre cloth to prevent limescale build up.

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in the home / home is where the heart is .

Gardening is such good therapy How many times have you heard people say that their gardens have protected their mental health during lockdown?

And now a new report from the National Garden Scheme bears this out.

Bringing together feedback from garden owners, viewers of their unique Virtual Garden Visits that aired throughout lockdown, and an online survey conducted in August, the National Garden Scheme report confirms that the power of gardens to do good has never been more important.

Of the 2,419 people who responded to the online survey entitled ‘The importance of our gardens and outdoor spaces during lockdown’, 92% said their gardens and outdoor spaces were ‘extremely important’ to them during lockdown in terms of health and wellbeing and 87% said that a key benefit

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gained from access to their garden/ outdoor space during lockdown was ‘It helped to relieve stress’. 100% of those with balconies or window boxes (35 respondents) said a key benefit was the reduction in stress.

Of respondents with access only to a public outdoor space (20 respondents) 95% said that a key benefit was that ‘It helped to relieve stress’ (as opposed to 87% overall). 78% said that a key benefit gained from access to their garden/outdoor space during lockdown was 'It helped them appreciate nature’.

69% said that a key benefit gained

from access to their garden/outdoor space during lockdown was 'it kept them fit and contributed positively to their physical fitness’. 86% said they used their gardens more during lockdown and 77% used their gardens for relaxation.

81% spent their time growing and propagating seeds and 70% grew their own produce.

Enjoying time to watch and encourage wildlife, connecting with neighbours ‘over the garden gate’, completing overdue garden projects and enjoying the sanctuary of their outdoor spaces were common themes in the responses.

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in the home

For a cosy winter choose a wood burning stove

By Marilyn Barber We have had the most wonderful summer, with wall-to-wall sunshine and temperatures to rival Spain, Portugal and Greece – but rest assured, chilly – and sadly cold - days and nights aren’t far away.

So there is no time to waste in making decisions about your heating.

If you have dreamed about curling up beside the cosy glow of a wood burning stove, why not make it a reality.

A modern wood burner is more efficient that many central heating systems and regular use can knock a third off fuel bills.

New environmental standards for particle emissions come into force in 2022 aimed at creating a cleaner atmosphere, and already stove manufacturers are rolling out eco-friendly burners with a Stove Industry Alliance Eco Design-ready stamp of approval. These reduce particle emissions by 90 per cent compared to an open fire and 80 per cent compared to an old stove.

You can choose either a wood burner or a multi-fuel stove. Wood burners tend to be more efficient while multi-fuel allows you to use coal as well as wood.

Ash is one of the best burners because of its low moisture content. Other popular woods for burning include beech, birch and aromatic cherry.

An average-sized stove uses about one to one and a quarter tonnes of wood a year, so you will need somewhere dry to store your fuel.

All stoves must meet UK building regulations and do ensure that the company you use is a HETAS registered installer. This is the national organisation, which works for consumer safety and the responsible use of biomass and other solid fuels.

The government-backed organisation, which approves stoves, fuel and heating engineers, has introduced its own Ecodesign scheme for stoves and boilers.

In choosing your stove it is important to get the right size and heat output for your home. The range is from 3KW to more than 15KW. Consumer champion Which says it wouldn’t recommend buying your wood burning stove online as all homes are different and there are a lot of factors that will affect the stove you purchase.

In addition, going to a store means that you can get more of an idea of the size and style of the stoves available to you.

And here is some really good news – it is estimated that installing a wood burning stove in your home can increase the value by up to five per cent.

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motoring / keeping you on the road.

Sensational Silverstone wins put Malin in championship lead Photographs by Jakob Ebrey Photography Josh Malin will head into the final rounds of the 2020 Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT5 Challenge season as the championship leader. The 20-year-old Ferndown-based racer is definitely the one to watch.

Since his sensational double victory in Oulton Park and knockout performance at Knockhill (reported in September Viewpoint), Malin has added a podium finish at Donington Park, (19 and 20 September), and scored a sensational pair of race victories at Silverstone, (26 and 27 September), crucially securing him the points lead with two races to go.

Silverstone started in positive fashion for Malin behind the wheel of his Richardson Racing Ginetta G40, as he finished in the top three in both of Friday’s free practice sessions. He perfectly replicated that performance in qualifying the next day, setting the third fastest time overall.

A grid penalty for the original polesitter meant Malin ended up starting on the front row and he took full advantage of the elevated position. A brilliant opening lap saw him move into the race lead,

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though he soon had a train of cars on his tail.

Soaking up the pressure with a faultless defensive drive in the early stages, Malin capitalised on some battling behind to break the tow. From that point on he couldn’t be caught, pulling away to a race victory by a margin of almost five seconds.

Competing alongside the BTCC for the weekend meant that the second race was televised live on ITV2. Lined up third on the grid, he soon began to put on a show for the TV audience as he stormed into second place on lap three.

Malin began to pile the pressure on the race leader and his opportunity to take control came on lap seven. A great run out of Copse corner in his The Car Guys, Digital Motorsports and Pioneer Shopfitting-backed Ginetta allowed him to slide down the inside through Becketts.

Now heading a close-fought five-car train at the head of the field, Malin had his work cut out to keep the chasing pack at bay. A faultless defensive display saw

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motoring

him fend off multiple challenges for the lead, before he took advantage of battling behind to storm clear to victory.

Malin said, “What a weekend! To come away with two race wins, two fastest laps and the championship lead, I honestly couldn’t have asked for anything more.

It was far from easy and we worked incredibly hard to achieve this success.

“The Richardson Racing team gave me a fantastic car throughout. Working without a tow in qualifying was always going to put me at a disadvantage

compared to other drivers, but we pulled the laps together to start both races inside the top three.

“The races were such great fun. Once I was in the lead in both, I had to work hard to keep everyone at bay, which wasn’t easy as everyone used my slipstream down the long straights. I managed to withstand the pressure and make the break at the front when I could to get the wins.

“It’s been great racing alongside the British Touring Car Championship this season, especially with the live television coverage that comes with it. To have won five of the six races on the BTCC weekends, including all three that were televised, is amazing.

“It’s been a real battle this season making up the lost ground from the season opener, and now we have the championship lead we don’t plan to lose it.

I came into this season with one objective, to win the championship, and now it’s time to complete the job!”

Malin now has a seven-point championship lead heading into the season finale. It will take place at Silverstone on 7-8 November on the full Grand Prix circuit in support of the British GT Championship. Don’t forget to keep your eyes on Josh Malin.

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Hearing and/or visually impaired?

People in Dorset who are visually and/or hearing impaired can share their experiences of life during the COVID-19 pandemic by completing a short survey online.

Dorset Council, Citizens Advice and other advice agencies, want to understand the issues people with hearing and/or visual impairments have faced during lockdown in order to inform and improve how services are provided in future.

The survey can be found at wh1.snapsurveys. com/s.asp?k=159784834612 and runs until 25 October 2020.

If you need the survey in an alternative format, please contact Susan Ward-Rice on 01305 224368.

The perfect place for boules

Thrilling trilogy sails into Dorset

Sandy Balls Holiday Village hosted the annual Fordingbridge Rotary boules contest at Godshill last month. Club president, Toni Butler, ensured social distancing guidelines were adhered to.

The pandemic has presented many problems during her year of office with the usual events such as the Rotary Young Musician competition, and the Christmas Lights event, which are run by committees being difficult to maintain. She has suggested that Fordingbridge Rotary could encourage project-led ways of assisting the local community. If you have an idea which could be of interest to the club, do visit the Rotary page on the Fordingbridge Town Council web-site or call Derek Ayling on 01425 650770.

Local author and editor, Janine Pulford, has published the third book in her sailing series of yacht-based romantic thrillers.

One More Dream continues the romance between Katrina and her American lover Brod and is not for the “faint hearted,” says Pulford whose e-books can be purchased from Amazon. “I never thought I would write one novel, let alone three about the same couple,” she says.

The question is – will there be a fourth Katrina and Brod novel to wreck the trilogy format? “Who knows,” said Pulford. “That couple are definitely scheming something behind my back. If there’s enough public demand, I won’t deny them a swansong.”

Special reader offer. Between 21 and 23 October you can download The Whispering Waters and Flyaway Angel by Janine Pulford from Amazon for free, and purchase her latest ebook One More Dream for just £3.60. A mere penny for each degree of the hand bearing compass that is used as a hefty weapon on board, in one of the books, but which one? Get 3 for the price of 1 and find out.

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