Viewpoint August 2021 by Dorset View

Mid August 2021 Volume 45, Issue 10

Round the Island charity swim

Verwood’s Rustic Fayre returns

Fordingbridge Museum manager Jane Ireland holding a self-portrait by Augustus John

Charity of the year

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Volume 45 • Issue 10 • Aug 2021

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Well it didn’t come as a surprise to me, and I’m sure it won’t to the majority of our readers. The RAC conducted a survey, which revealed that 53 per cent of drivers with garages don’t park in them. Even some homes with double garages have no space for a car! I could argue that as my garage was built in 1969 when cars such as the Ford Anglia were 4ft 11in wide and 12ft 9in long, that I couldn’t expect it to be able to accommodate my modern large car. However, even if I had chosen a smaller model, there is no way there would be space. Apart from the half used tins of paint, which are waiting to be taken to the tip, I have a strange accumulation of items. Fishing rods, plant pots and two red metal fire buckets – where did they come from? There is also a decrepit metal filing cabinet, sundry rusty tools, a metal petrol can, defunct electrical items, portable radiators for the next time the boiler packs up, something that looks like a gas lamp and a 6ft metal cabinet full of stuff. Oh yes, and a scythe – where is Poldark when you need him? I also have a shed, which with effort I can just about to step into. The downside of these congested garages is that roads are being clogged up with parked cars. Now the RAC Foundation is calling for homes to be built with larger garages to accommodate today’s vehicles which average 5ft 11 in wide and 14ft 1in long. What is the oddest item in your garage? Share you confession with our readers. Email: newseditor@mags4dorset.co.uk

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The christening of the boat

Boat named in honour of former treasurer There is a new boat for hire on the River Stour. Dreamboats has christened the latest addition to its fleet Jenny after Jenny Coates who had been treasurer for several years. Jenny’s family said she would have been pleased to provide an opportunity for people to discover the delights of rowing on the river Stour in Wimborne, even though she wasn’t all that keen to go on the water herself. It would appeal to her sense of humour to know that there was a boat named after her. Regatta Day on 22 August from 12-5pm will be a celebration of Dreamboats’ 21st birthday. There will be boat races, live music from Paul Michael and Wimborne Marching Band, a bar, ice cream van, burgers and hot dogs, homemade cakes and tea, plus stalls and a raffle.

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Golden Horizon dwarfing the chain ferry on her arrival. Picture courtesy of RNLI

Golden Horizon calls into Poole This magnificent cruise ship was welcomed in Poole Harbour for one day on 12 July. Golden Horizon is the world’s tallest cruise ship. The five-masted 525-foot barque was built in the tradition of a square-rigged vessel and is said to be an almost exact replica of a 1913 French commercial sailing ship that carried precious cargo.

The Woodland Trust’s popular free tree pack scheme is open for applications from schools and community groups. Orders should be placed before 25 August for delivery in November. The trust welcomes applications from all types of community groups and people do not have to be part of a formal longstanding group, they just need to have a group name decided before they apply. Packs contain a mix of UK-sourced and grown native broadleaf species such as hazel, rowan, hawthorn, common oak, silver birch and holly. To order free trees visit  www.woodlandtrust. org.uk/freetrees.

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Verwood First School, which has produced top footballers England’s Ben White and Chelsea FC’s Tino Anjorin, is continuing its support for the ‘beautiful game’ as its Reception year were put through their paces by staff from the AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust.

Help shape BCP Council coastline Local people are invited to comment on the Seafront Development Strategy, covering coastline from Christchurch to Poole. The strategy needs to reflect the council’s objectives to support the natural environment, encourage enterprise and ambition, and reflect local tastes and desires. Cllr Mohan Iyengar portfolio holder for Tourism, Leisure and Culture said: “We’ve drafted a set of aims within the Seafront Strategy. I’ll welcome everyone’s input so that we

protect the right things and provide for the future – but let’s also be bold about what could lift and energise our resort in just the right way.” This strategy updates previous plans for a worldclass seafront, promoting forward investment in the leisure offer across our coastline for the continuing enjoyment of both residents and visitors. Find further information and to take part in the consultation when it opens: bcpcouncil.gov. uk/SeafrontStrategy

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Environmental campaigner to swim around the Isle of Wight Environmental campaigner Oly Rush is not only planning to swim the 65 miles around the Isle of Wight – non-stop – he is hoping to break the world record for the feat. Only four swimmers have circumnavigated the island with the quickest setting the record at 26 hours. Last year Oly, who lives in Upton, raised more than £10,000 from his 96-mile Jurassic Coast swim for local charities that clean up plastic along Britain’s coastline - and he hopes to reach that figure again. He plans to set off at Seaview, near Ryde at the end of August – depending on the weather forecast - and spend the next day and night in the water. Oly said: “Sub-26 hours are what I am aiming for, but it would be nice to do it in under 24. Who knows - the ocean is going to decide. “I chose the Isle of Wight because last year when I

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completed the Jurassic Coast swim, a friend of mine pointed at it and said, ‘you’ll be swimming around the Isle of Wight next.’ “He meant it as a joke but I think it planted a seed. “I hope such a big swim will make people think about the damage being caused to the ocean and the planet as a whole by the way we live our lives - it’s a convenient lifestyle for us but the most inconvenient lifestyle for every other creature. “It’s also to raise awareness about the way we treat our oceans because the amount of plastic we throw into them every day is scary.” The 36-year-old plasterer first started swimming when he was six and his old coach is helping him train for the charity event.

Oly added: “In the last five years I have developed quite an efficient stroke, which is 45 strokes per minute compared to most swimmers who are 55 per minute. “I just seem to keep going like a diesel engine but without the pollution. “I love the ocean - it’s so therapeutic. No matter how much you have to think about, you just seem to lose yourself in the sound of the waves.” Scott Dawson, who broke the current record in 2016, put a team together to help Oly train and accompany him during the challenge. They will follow him in six kayaks, a safety RIB and the private yacht of British yachtsman Brian Thompson, who twice

broke the speed record for sailing around the world. Oly will swim for long stretches of the night unable to see ahead in the pitch blackness. He said: “I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little nervous about the night section, especially if I hit something like a jellyfish in the water, but it’s an adventure. “On the Jurassic Coast swim, I hit a buoy and it almost gave me a heart attack.” So far he has received over £1,160 out of a target £5,000 but hopes to double that amount. To support Oly on his adventure, visit: www. justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ plasticfight?utm_ term=pVa2QggAp

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Isabella at the school

£10,000 donated to help Highcliffe School student

The first section of the new cycle lane on Wimborne Road West in Colehill is open. Lynsey Gentry tries it out. Once completed, the lanes will provide a cycle lane link from Colehill to Wimborne.

Talbot Village Trust has enabled a wheelchair bound pupil to attend Highcliffe School The trust has given a grant of £10,000 so the needs of Isabella can be accommodated. Isabella is a Year 7 student with cerebral palsy, which affects her physical abilities and speech. The funding contributed to the installation of electronic doors, adapting a toilet and altering walkways within the

school, and providing Isabella with a dedicated space to carry out physiotherapy. These necessary adaptations have enabled Isabella to independently access all areas of Highcliffe School and have encouraged her to be autonomous in many aspects of her senior school education.

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AFC Bournemouth supports Ugandan orphans By Marilyn Barber | newseditor@mags4dorset.co.uk AFC Bournemouth is helping Ugandan orphans from the Ibun School to take part in a world famous youth football tournament. The Dana Cup 2022 is to take place in Denmark. The Ugandan Cherries

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project (Bournemouth Academy Uganda) was initially instigated by a tweet from the school coach Kiizza Joshua on social media in October 2020. Kizza has been a massive AFC Bournemouth supporter for a number of years.

Captain Steve Cook has already donated football kit to the project and supportive messages have been received from chairman Jeff Mostyn and director Rob Mitchell from AFCB and also Scott Mitchell, the ex-world BDO darts champion and keen AFCB supporter. Cherries supporter Steve Butler has set up a go fund me donation page to help Ugandan orphans to wear AFC Bournemouth kit, due to their allegiance to the football club and in particular to captain Steve Cook. Thanks to donations, £1,500 worth of additional training items including 30 footballs, training bibs and first aid kits, have already reached the school. Steve Cook has personally organised, independently at his own expense, football kit and other items to be sent

Ugandan orphans

out as well. More equipment has also been shipped out worth £1,400 and is awaiting customs clearance in Kampala. This equipment includes two goalposts and nets amongst other items. Steve Butler said: “The overall vision of my project is to present a fantastic opportunity for the orphaned children of Ibun School. It will give them a focus by working together as a team to achieve fulfilment and self-confidence, and to help enrich their lives on this trip of a lifetime to Denmark.” To help the young orphans to achieve their dream go to https://gofund.me/39ec5af2

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NEWS IN BRIEF Fordingbridge Rotary – members of Fordingbridge Rotary have tackled untidy and unkempt areas of the town, removing dead weeds and sweeping pavements on the bridge, the High Street, Salisbury Street and Roundhill. Meanwhile, the presidency of the club has passed from former president Toni Butler to new president Will Peak at the annual handover ceremony. The new vice president is Derek Ayling. New village hall for Sandleheath – the new village hall in Sandleheath was opened in an official ceremony on 23 July, followed by opening celebrations on 24 July. The hall is situated in the former St Aldhelm’s church building, and has been restored for its new purpose by the Sandleheath Village Hall Refurbishment Programme. Blankets for Syria – scores of people crocheted and stitched together 14 blankets and many pretty and varied granny squares for Samara’s Aid. The blankets and squares were brought along to be displayed at St Mary’s Church in Fordingbridge before they were blessed by Canon Gary Philbrick and sent on their way to help those in need in Syria. The sum of £26.30 raised from refreshments will be sent to Samara’s Aid to help cover transport costs.

From L-R: Revd Nived Lobo, Bishop Geoff Annas and Revd Tom Burden

New curate for Avon Valley Churches Two new deacons – the Revd Tom Burden of Avon Valley Churches and the Revd Nived Lobo of Highfield Church, Portswood in Southampton – were ordained by the Right Reverend Geoff Annas, Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Winchester, on Sunday 4 July at St Mary’s Church in Fordingbridge. Revd Tom Burden will help minister to the congregations and communities surrounding the seven churches in the Avon Valley parish.

Fond farewell to Dennis Bailey

The founder and president of Fordingbridge Twinning Association, Dennis Bailey, has sadly died. He first proposed the idea of Twinning in 1977 in order to “put Fordingbridge on the map.” He emphasised that the Twinning movement was by its nature, an organisation promoting peace, encouraging people to learn the customs, cultures and language of other nations and experiencing what life in a foreign country is like. Above all, he felt that twinning promotes friendships that last a lifetime, and he had established strong family links with the Beaugeard family in Fordingbridge’s twin town of Vimoutiers, over further generations including the Brard family. Dennis will be sorely missed. His passing will be marked by a special tribute at the 40th anniversary of Fordingbridge Twinning next July.

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Charity of the Year Hundred-mile run raises £32,000 for conservation Last month we reflected on how the pandemic has affected a year of schooling, and this month, we’re looking forward to what the future holds. We’ve been lucky to be able to return to fundraising, slowly but surely, and we’re in the process of getting ready for a very exciting event at St Giles House next month. We’re hosting a contemporary art exhibition, Pictures for The Beehive, at the home of the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury. A total of 28 artists have donated works to the collection including Charles Avery, Geoffrey Dashwood, Catherine Goodman, and Stuart Semple. The exhibition will be open on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 September from 11am until 3pm. On 23 September, we’ll be hosting a private view and auction where all the donated works can be purchased in order to raise funds towards The Splash

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Appeal, which is our campaign to raise £1million for a hydrotherapy pool for adults with disabilities in Dorset. Works are valued between £300 and £6,000 and will be auctioned by Guy Schwinge of Duke’s Fine Art Auctioneers. We couldn’t do this without the support of the wonderful Henrietta Young. Henrietta is a local artist who also volunteers at The Beehive, and some of her drawings of the adults who go there will be available to view at the exhibition too. This is a cause Henrietta is so very passionate about and she wants to highlight that we need to do more to include people with disabilities in day-to-day life. Visit picturesforthebeehive.org. uk for further information about the exhibition, and how to purchase tickets to the private view and auction. Cat, and the team at Diverse Abilities

Harry Townshend ran 100 miles around Dorset in July, raising nearly £32,000 for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) – the equivalent of running from Bournemouth to London. A passion for the wonderful scenery and biodiversity of the British countryside and a running obsession led Harry to set himself the challenge of completing the run in just 24 hours. He set off from Abbotsbury at 7am on 10 July and, pushing through pain, poor weather and darkness, arrived at the finish line, back in Abbotsbury, before 7am on 11 July. Harry said: “Saying ‘thank you’ to the many people who have donated does not seem enough. I, and the GWCT, are incredibly grateful and I am really rather speechless. “When I embarked on my 100-mile mission I imagined it as an individual effort. Last weekend I learned that I was in fact entirely dependent on my support team to get me over the finish line. The generosity of the many people who pledged to donate was far more important to me in the early hours of Sunday morning than the many hours of training I had done.”

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verwood news Verwood Rotary Club update The Verwood Rotary Club is heavily involved in the Verwood community, so will be contributing a regular column to Viewpoint for you to find out what they are up to. Here is the first instalment.

A new Rotary year kicks off with Rustic Fayre By Louisa Hiscock, president of the Rotary Club of Verwood I am really looking forward to the year ahead as president of the club, following a handover from Roger Sweet, the outgoing president, in July. As for many clubs and organisations, the last year has been challenging and many of the activities and events we support have had to be cancelled. We want to get back out there doing what we do best: supporting our local community through service and fundraising, as well as our ongoing involvement in national and international projects. I joined the club because I wanted to be part of a team making a real difference to the wider community. We are already planning events and activities we hope everyone will give their support to, helping us in turn to support others. This month it is ‘all hands on deck’ to prepare for the Rustic Fayre on Bank Holiday Monday. Having waited to see if we could go ahead, we hope the local community will come along to support this great outdoor event for all the family. There will be lots to do and all the money made by the Rotary Club is shared back with local charities, organisations and causes. I am looking forward to being able to get together regularly again with other club members and we are keen to welcome new members. There is no better time to join and get involved – come and talk to us at the Rustic Fayre or have a look at our website www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=1659

Hillside are Maths winners Of the 260 children that took part in the Wimborne Academy Trust Sumdog online maths competition recently, pupils from Hillside First School came out on top. Of the top ten classes across the trust, six were from Hillside, and Barn Owls 2 were crowned the winners. Jack, from Barn Owls 2, achieved top

player in the contest. Snowy Owls 2, Eagle Owls 1 and Eagle Owls 2 took the next three positions on the leaderboard.

Help for older people A new charity in Verwood is aiming to put older people in the town in touch with organisations and experts when they need help. Verwood Information for Older People (iOPS) is a very simple charity with a very simple aim – a sort of ‘One Stop Information Shop’. Clients are matched with organisations and individual experts who can benefit them with guidance on, for example, home safety and security, benefits and allowances, taxes, pensions, advocacy,

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bereavement counselling, care support for themselves and relatives, respite care, trusted tradesmen, local transport schemes and little jobs around the house. The charity can also help you to make contacts and find friends, with places to go, activities to enjoy and things to do. iOPS is totally impartial, completely confidential and absolutely free. If you would like to contact iOPS please call 07739 799221 or email iopslookout@outlook.com.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Rise in thefts from motor vehicles – residents of the New Forest are being urged to be vigilant after a number of thefts from motor vehicles across the district. Hampshire Constabulary advises that personal belongings or valuables, such as mobile phones and tablets, handbags and work tools should not be left in motor vehicles overnight. Man jailed for burglary – a 27-year-old man has been jailed for three years after admitting to a number of charges in relation to burglaries across the New Forest. Zachary Southern, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to seven counts of burglary which occurred between 18 December 2020 and 13 January 2021 at various locations in the New Forest including Brockenhurst, Dibdin Purlieu, Marchwood and Lymington. Volunteering in New Forest boosted – donations totalling £8,743 were raised from members of the public to support and increase volunteer numbers helping to help care for the New Forest after the pandemic. The donations were matched by a grant of more than £8,000 from the New Forest Trust. New Forest farmers invited to apply for funding – farmers, commoners and landowners in the New Forest National Park can apply for a share of funding amounting to £600,000 during a three-year programme. Funded by Defra, the programme will be managed locally by the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) and will provide funding for one-off projects that support nature and are sustainable. Further information can be found at www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/farming-inprotected-landscapes or by contacting the Farming in Protected Landscapes team on email fipl@ newforestnpa.gov.uk.

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Dame Esther Rantzen DBE enjoyed a belated celebration of her 80th birthday at Furzey Gardens, in attendance were TV gardener Charlie Dimmock (right) and founder and ambassador for Minstead Trust, Tim Selwood (left).

Help to shape the future of the New Forest Local people are being asked to put forward their views on how they see the future of the New Forest National Park, as New Forest partners have drawn up a draft Partnership Plan to 2026, to secure the future of the area. New Forest National Park Authority chairman Gavin Parker said: “This special New Forest landscape faces significant challenges from the climate and nature emergencies; changes to land management and farming subsidies; pressures from new development around our boundaries; recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic and

managing recreational impacts.” Cllr Edward Heron, New Forest District Council leader, said: “This plan shows the commitment in the area to working together on shared aims. Our priorities at NFDC are focussed on the economic prosperity of the district very much alongside our drive to care for the environment and the forest’s unique heritage.” Read the draft Partnership Plan and take part in the online survey at www.newforestnpa. gov.uk/yourfuturenewforest. The consultation ends at midnight on 3 September.

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Investment boost to ambulance staff An extra £55 million has been made available to boost ambulance staff numbers ahead of winter, funding the recruitment of more 999 call handlers, crews and clinicians to work in control rooms. It will also cover the recruitment and retention of liaison officers who manage the handover of patients between ambulances and hospitals. Each service will decide locally how best to spend their budget to increase staffing numbers such as offering part

time workers full time roles or offering staff incentives to help with retention. In England, in June, 890,000 999 calls were answered 300,000 more calls than in the same month last year and 150,000 more calls compared to June 2019 – and there were 783,050 ambulance call outs. The public is being urged to only call 999 for emergency care, and use NHS 111 for urgent care so you can be signposted to the best option for your needs.

Walk for Dorset hospitals this September University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s annual sponsored walk will take place on 4 September with participants gathering in the prestigious grounds of Somerley House to take on a route of either 3km, 5km or 10km, all in aid of raising funds to support their local hospitals. Walk for Wards will be taking place on a larger scale

than ever before and will also feature family friendly entertainment, stalls and activities. Participants are able to donate to a specific hospital, department or ward of their choosing. Entry is £10 for adults and free for children under 16. Sign up at UHDcharity.org or call 0300 019 4060 / 8449.

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Gardening for good health

By Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Gardens and greenspaces have been hugely important to many people during the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, with many people finding their refuge through gardening. Gardening provides health and mental wellbeing benefits including: Stress relief Gardening can cultivate feelings of empowerment, connection, and calm. Being in touch with nature and the great outdoors can help you feel more removed from the daily stressors of life. Work out Working in a garden can use every major muscle group in the body. Activities such as raking and cutting the grass may be light exercise, while shovelling and digging can be counted as vigorous exercise. Grow your own There is nothing quite like eating your own fresh home

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grown produce. Not only are many fruits and vegetables very easy to grow, they are also more likely to be nutrientdense, free of pesticides and tasty. By growing your own, you are also helping to preserve the environment. Get the kids involved It can sometimes be a challenge to get children to eat healthy foods and enjoy them. Growing vegetables not only teaches children valuable lessons about the work that it takes to grow them, but it can also help them to gain a keen interest in eating them too. Work with what you have Whether your patch is large or small, a raised bed, a community garden or window box – make the most of it by researching the best plants for your space and sunlight exposure. You can grow a range of things with very little space and maintenance, whilst still reaping the benefits.

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Football sessions keep residents active AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust teams have been putting care home residents through their paces. During the pandemic, residents of Care South’s homes have been taking part in football skills practice sessions over Zoom, and were keen to show off their new skills in person. The team from the trust got everyone involved,

using specially designed seated football games to bring out the competitive streak in the participants, before treating them to expert demonstrations. After working up an appetite, everyone sat and swapped footballing stories – reminiscences of sporting heroes from days gone by, and exploits on the field and in the stands – over a cup of tea. Simon Bird, Care

South’s CEO, said: “The residents absolutely love interacting with the coaches and getting involved in the activities – many residents are lifelong Cherries fans so they are always delighted when the team visits. The football sessions that AFC Bournemouth run are an important part of our activities at the home, helping to keep our residents engaged with the local community.”

AFC Bournemouth Community Trust's football skills with residents

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NEWS IN BRIEF NHS fast track online maternity records – £52 million is being invested by the NHS to fast-track its Long Term Plan commitment to ensure that all women will have access to their maternity notes and information through a smartphone or other device. They can also choose to keep paper records, depending on their preference. The records will also help midwives, GPs and other clinicians caring for a pregnant woman by giving them easy access to information no matter where or when the mum-to-be is seen. Artificial pancreas on the NHS for Type 1 diabetes sufferers – up to 1,000 Type 1 diabetes patients will benefit from a pilot of the innovative ‘closed loop technology,’ which continually monitors blood glucose and automatically adjusts the amount of insulin given through a pump. It can eliminate finger prick tests and prevent life-threatening hypoglycaemic attacks. Kids activities boost wellbeing and spread kindness – We Be Kids offers free activities for your child to promote wellbeing, strengthen family bonds and spread kindness and happiness. Take part in nature activities, storytelling, yoga and arts and crafts via www.webekids.net

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- Advertiser’s announcement -

Don’t suffer in silence Attend Bournemouth Hearing Show for FREE hearing health check The Bournemouth Hearing Show is back and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. It will take place on 14 September 2021 at The Village Hotel, from 10am until 4pm. It is the South West’s only show that focuses purely on hearing returns. Organised by Clarity Hearing Solutions, part of the award-winning Imperial Hearing Group, the event highlights the importance of hearing healthcare and showcases the simple solutions to hearing loss on offer from some of the world’s leading manufacturers.

The event is free to attend, with free parking onsite. You will have the chance to see inside your own ear with videotoscopy technology and discuss all things hearing with some of the industry’s leading experts. Pre-register for priority admission today by calling the ticket hotline on 01202 478881 or log on to www. thehearingshow.co.uk to book and your tickets will be ready for you to collect on arrival. The team look forward to seeing you and answering your hearing questions.

Ambulance iPads

As part of the NHS Long Term Plan, 30,000 iPads will be issued to ambulance crew across England so patients get the right care faster. Photos can be sent to hospitals in advance, patients’ records can be accessed and consultants can be video called to provide more specialised care until a patient reaches hospital. Paramedics will also be able to complete digital handovers and move on to the next emergency more quickly.

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Stone masons

By Julian Hewitt, Fordingbridge Museum

Stone masonry has been called one of the oldest professions, with Stonehenge (2500 BC) and early stonebuilt dwellings (3700 BC) in the Orkneys early examples of the shaping of stones by man in this country. The Pyramids, the Taj Mahal the Coliseum all are examples of the mason’s art. Hadrian’s Wall and the remains of Roman walls in cities like York are marked with the names of the legions that built them. The Middle Ages was a time when ecclesiastical and castle building flourished. This drove a need for skilled masons and saw the foundation of the stonemason’s guilds to regulate the profession. At the basic level there were apprentices who learnt the trade for up to seven years. They could then become journeymen who were paid by the day or, eventually, master

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masons who would work in workshops constructing and maintaining buildings. Here, banker masons would use templates to produce the intricate shapes we can see in cathedrals. Designs were often marked out in rooms with soft plaster tracing floors such as those still in existence in Wells Cathedral and York Minster. Elsewhere they would be produced on parchment – in Worcester Cathedral there is a carving of a monk being given a parchment design by a mason. They would ensure that the orientation of the stones would be the same as when it was in the ground preventing premature erosion. Specialist carvers would cross the line from craft to art and produce elaborate foliage, figures and abstract designs. Sometimes they would carve grotesque figures, like the imp in Lincoln Cathedral, humorous portraits of colleagues or everyday occurrences

such as people with toothache. Fixer masons had the highly skilled job of setting the carved stones in place using lifting tackle, lime mortars and, sometimes, metal fixings. It could be dangerous work. In 1177, the renowned French master mason William of Sens slipped and fell from the wooden scaffolding in Canterbury Cathedral and was severely injured. The chronicler Gervase attributed this to “the vengeance of God or the spite of the Devil”. William was paralysed and, after directing the work from his sickbed, died in 1180. Often designs were over ambitious, with structures being too heavy, so devices such as flying buttresses had to be used to keep the walls standing. Masons’ marks are still visible on stones in some buildings. These could be assembly marks to ensure that stones were placed in the right order in complex work but more often they are the marks of individual masons. This would enable the authorities to identify the work for quality control or individual payment. Beverly Minster and Lincoln Cathedral have many masons’ marks showing that the masons were paid by measure. Exeter Cathedral in contrast has no visible marks because the masons were paid regular

Two pics, one showing medieval mason marks found above trinity chapel Salisbury Cathedral. The other showing modern masonry tools with nylon mallet and tungsten English drag. Tungsten tipped chisels. Tools very much recognisable for a medieval mason.

wages. Salisbury Cathedral has few visible masons’ marks. This is because it was built relatively quickly with secured funding so the masons could be paid a regular wage. The north porch does have masons marks probably because it was built slightly later with masons on a new contract. Present day stone masons make use of powered equipment but many of their tools, such as mallets, chisels and straight edges would be familiar to their medieval predecessors. Many still use masons’ marks to continue the tradition but these are usually hidden from view.

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ringwood news NEWS IN BRIEF Entertainment at the Furlong There’s plenty to entertain you over the summer on Saturdays at the Furlong, from live music to farmers’ markets, an antiques fair and an eco fair. See www.thefurlong.co.uk for details. Ringwood Speedwatch Ringwood Mayor, Cllr Tony Ring has been liaising with the police with regard to setting up a Speedwatch scheme and volunteers are being sought.

Expansion plans for Ringwood Town FC With demand for Ringwood Town FC already exceeding the club’s capacity, plans are afoot for an expansion. For some years Ringwood Town council and the football club have been investigating the possibility of building a third-generation artificial turf pitch (3G ATP) and rebuilding the club-house at Long Lane. Now AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust, Ringwood Town Council and Ringwood Town Football Club have announced a partnership to develop the facilities. They are being supported by New Forest District Council, the Football Foundation and Hampshire County FA to help bring the vision into fruition, with an application for planning permission to be submitted soon. The significant investment represents an opportunity to develop an excellent sporting and social facility for the town of

Ringwood. The site will continue to be the home of Ringwood Town FC and will enable staff and players associated with AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust to be based on site, alongside a number of other community programmes. The phased development will comprise: a new full size 3G artificial turf pitch (ATP), improvements to existing grass pitches, redeveloping the car park and a new pavilion with changing rooms. Head of community Steve Cuss said: “This is a hugely exciting and innovative development for the AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust. Being able to bring together a number of community programmes at a dedicated site, will ensure that we continue to engage the local community and offer programmes from young to old.” Phil King, chairman of Ringwood Town FC, said: “This is such an important

milestone. We are working to deliver facilities fit for the modern age, and financially sustainable, that the club and people of Ringwood can be proud of. We’ll have the opportunity to fulfil our aspirations of providing football to all and developing players whether you’re six or 60. We have an existing arrangement with AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust that is fantastic with many of our youngsters able to experience their coaching expertise and improve their own skills. This partnership will help take it to a whole new level.” Tony Ring, mayor of Ringwood said: “The Town Council and Ringwood Town Football Club have long cherished an ambition to improve the football facilities in the town. I am delighted that a way has now been found to secure these and that there will soon be capacity for more teams and a greater diversity of provision.”

Mayor’s charity benefits from film show An Open Air Film Day organised by the Mayor of Verwood, Matthew Parker, at the Recreation Ground in Verwood on 24 July was a great success. He thanked everyone who supported the free event, which was held to raise funds for his chosen charities, and said: “Both films went down really well, over 100 people turned up on the morning for Trolls World Tour and over 200 in the evening for

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The Greatest Showman. “We raised over £600. I appreciated all the messages saying how much people enjoyed it. “Thank you also to the sponsors: Irving’s Estate Agents, Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors, Forest Edge Solicitors and LEDhouse.” A director of Forest Edge Solicitors, Matthew Parker was elected for a second term as the Mayor of Verwood in May 2021.

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Major improvements to Ringwood School Ringwood School has secured grants of £2.8 million under the Government’s Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) programme to carry out major improvement works to its school buildings. A total of £2.2 million will be spent on a brand-new school hall and associated works, including significant improvements to existing student dining facilities. The remaining £0.6 million will be spent on a thermal upgrade and re-roofing works to the science and technology buildings. Headteacher, Leanne Symonds, said while the

school is successful, the lunchtime facilities are “much too crowded and insufficient.” She said: “This successful application will enable us to build a new facility large enough to accommodate the daily needs of a busy school, but will also ensure we can provide a safer, light, warm space to eat in a civilised manner thus providing outstanding opportunities for physical, social and emotional development of all students and the best conditions for their learning.” Works on both projects will commence later this summer and are anticipated to be complete by September 2022.

Preliminary drawings of proposed new hall elevations

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Good British barbeque As tradition would dictate, the slightest sniff of a bit of sun has us running to stock up on barbeque supplies and, during summer evenings, the distinct smells of firelighters and charcoal smoke are swiftly replaced by delicious barbeque food delights. Barbeque enthusiasts in or near West Moors have plenty of options to choose from at Webbs Butchers. There are barbeque pack of 10 award-winning 1/4lb beef burgers and 10 traditional pork sausages. Or choose from Hampshire beef steaks, pork ribs or steaks, koftas, minted lamb, chicken portions – plain or flavour-glazed, some of which are gluten free – and chicken kebabs. There is a large variety of sausages including the new pork smoked cheddar and marmite sausages. Also new this year is the chicken Kiev burger. While you’re there, grab a bag of Dorset charcoal and a bottle of ice cold apple juice from the makers of Cranborne Cider.

Annual litter pick The West Moors annual litter else to collect. West Moors pick took place on 3 July. The Town Council owes a thank team of 19 volunteer litter you to everybody who took pickers weren’t deterred by part in today’s litter pick the showery, cloudy weather and for selflessly making and set off with enthusiasm. our streets cleaner for the In total, the volunteers filled enjoyment of others. 12 sacks of rubbish collected “Also a thank you must in West Moors. They scoured go to the Ferndown team the town from Sturts Farm to of Dorset Waste Services Uplands Road within 1 hour. for the provision of their Those who gave their time litter picking equipment and were Cllr David Green and his collection of rubbish after the wife, volunteer litter warden event. Their support has been Malcom Adams, Mr and Mrs committed and constant.” Ellard, Rvnds Andy Muckle and Lynne Morris (and her husband) of St Mary’s Church, Mr and Mrs Wilson, Mr and Mrs Reid, Mr and Mrs Jones, Dee Elston, Val Kelly, Rosie Brown, Paul Brealey and Gavin Waddington. A spokesperson for West Moors Town Council said: “It is such a shame that a minority of people find it acceptable to drop Litter collected by just one their rubbish for somebody volunteer, Malcolm Adams

Garden competition winners announced The winners of the West Moors Eco-Garden of Wonder have been announced. They were: Hanging baskets: first place Mrs M Holden Best use of upcycled planters: first place Mrs J Stapleton; second place Mrs Nicki Senior Best wildlife-friendly garden: first place Mrs J Stapleton; second place Mr J Hounslow; third place Mrs S Millett First place entries received a £40 National Garden voucher, donated by Brewer and Brewer, while second and third placed entries received a bottle of Prosecco. The judging was carried out by gardening experts Lyn and Malcolm Ovens.

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Food sharing community scheme St Mary’s First School and Nursery, along with St Mary’s Church, have launched a new community initiative to prevent food waste – the Sharing Shed. The Sharing Shed is located at the entrance to St Mary’s School and is available 24 hours a day. It is a place where people can gift unneeded, non-perishable food items when they have plenty, and

can take food items when they are a little short. The shed is not a food bank, but a way of sharing, helping out the local community and preventing food waste. The Sharing Shed is open to anyone in the community to use at any time. You don’t need to ask, and no questions will be asked – just go and take what you need, if and when you need it.

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New saleroom for West Moors

A new antiques centre was recently opened in West Moors, and now the town will have a new saleroom too. The opening of ARC Antiques Centre was second time lucky for owner Barry Harding-Rathbone. Having initially opened a pop-up shop in Christchurch at the start of 2020, Barry was forced to close down again due to pressures of the pandemic. The business, which had started as an online venture, gradually built up again to the point where Barry could start again, this time with a new shop in the old Nationwide Building Society building on West Moors’ Station Road. He is assisted by apprentice Devin Mare, who is not only picking up the business basics, but is also developing skills as a silversmith. Barry said: “the first six weeks or so of the business being open have been very encouraging. We’re enthusiastic, focused, and not too expensive, and we’ve been welcomed by the people of West Moors.” Barry will be launching the centre’s first saleroom event on Sunday 5 September. There will be a launch event from 11am, with the sale taking place in person and via social media from 2pm until 5pm. All are welcome to attend.

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Keep pets safe in hot weather Adapting to While most of us will appreciate any warm weather this summer, challenging times sweltering weather is not such good news for our pets. By Cedar Vets

It has been an incredibly challenging, yet rewarding 18 months at Cedar Vets. Back in April 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic, we initially operated with a small team based at our Ringwood hospital with others working from home. This didn’t last long as we were very busy and we were fully staffed again by July last year. This brought many challenges as we did everything we could to keep lots of people safe in a relatively small space. We rearranged workstations, adapted rotas and did everything we could to keep out of each other’s way inside the building. We wore full PPE at all times (gown, gloves, mask and visor) and all client contact was carried out in the car park. It was very important to us that clients were able to say their final goodbyes in as normal a way as possible and we made the decision very early on to allow clients the option to come inside the building for euthanasia appointments. All other appointments took place in the car park, come rain or shine. We lost two gazebos to the weather during winter, but we made it through to spring. For many of us, staff and clients, consulting outdoors has actually been quite pleasant – we have noticed that lots of pets are much more relaxed waiting outside than they are in a busy waiting room. Looking into the future, there will almost certainly be some lessons learned and some of our new processes may well continue as we begin to cautiously welcome clients back inside our buildings. According to the Pet Food Manufacturers Association, a total of 3.2 million households in the UK have acquired a pet since the beginning of the pandemic. Sadly, it is believed that around five per cent of these pets have already been rehomed. On a more positive note, 74 per cent of people said that their pet had helped with their mental health throughout the pandemic. It is sadly inevitable that some people will find owning a pet more challenging than they expected, but hopefully the vast majority of new pet owners will discover how rewarding owning a pet can be. At Cedars, we have met many new clients in the last year who are thoroughly enjoying life with a furry friend and we are looking forward to supporting them as pet owners for many years to come.

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According to Lynne James, PDSA vet, heatstroke can be a huge problem for dogs at this time of year and, in severe cases, can be fatal. If a dog’s body temperature gets too high above the normal 38.6°C (101.5°F), they can become seriously unwell and need emergency treatment. Heatstroke symptoms vary from excessive panting, trouble breathing, stopping suddenly, confusion, bright red gums, foaming at the mouth, collapse or even seizures. However, there are plenty of things that can be done to keep dogs safe in warm weather. Lynne suggests: Avoid the heat of the day Aim to go out in the early mornings or evenings, and avoid strenuous exercise like running or games of fetch. Gentle walking will allow your dog plenty of time to sniff, keeping their brain active as well as their legs. Seek out shade and water Pack a supply of water for your dog in case they get thirsty, even if you’re just going out for a short time and it doesn’t seem that warm to you. Try to find shade and rest more often than you would if you were walking alone and cool your dog down with a splash of water or allow your them to paddle in a shallow pool or stream. Be aware of hot spaces Dogs should not be left in small, unventilated spaces, particularly cars, caravans or sheds in any weather. If you’re at home with

Finlay was left fighting for his life after his body temperature reached 108°F

your dog, keep windows and doors open, allowing plenty of fresh air to filter into the room. Dogs left home alone, are best left in a cool, shaded room. Drawing the curtains, putting a fan on a high shelf out of reach or leaving them a pet-safe cool mat will help keep them cool. Groom or clip your dog’s coat Consider having your dog’s coat groomed or clipped short during the warmer weather to help stop them over-heating. Flat-faced breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and shih tzus are at a higher risk of heatstroke, as they can’t cool down as effectively through panting. Watch their weight Overweight dogs are more at risk of heatstroke. Keeping your dog at a healthy weight will stop them getting as hot in warm weather and have the added benefit of helping to prevent additional health problems. See www.pdsa.org.uk for more information.

Control dogs around livestock As you get out and about over the summer, it is important to be aware of livestock worrying and the effect your dog could pose to livestock. Last year, 36 of livestock worrying and attacks by dogs were reported to Dorset Police. These occurred as a result of the dog owner failing to have their dog under close control. NFU Mutual statistics reveal the cost of dog attacks on farm animals increased by over 10 per cent in 2020 to an estimated £1.3m last year. Livestock worrying is a criminal offence, and includes a dog biting or attacking livestock, chasing livestock in a way that could cause injury or suffering and not having a dog under close control when close by, or in, a field enclosure with livestock. Dog owners are asked to keep

dogs on leads around livestock, although this should be released if you are being chased by cattle. Dog mess should be removed, as this can cause severe illness and livestock to abort their young if ingested. Livestock should not be fed – some are on special diets and feeding them can cause serious problems. The penalty for livestock worrying can be six months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to £1,000. Under the Protection of Livestock Act 1953 “Livestock” means cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses, donkey’s or poultry. In extreme cases, farmers have a legal right to shoot a dog that is worrying livestock to protect their property, or the dog could be subject to a court order to be destroyed.

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Arboro Lounge coming to The Furlong A new Arboro Lounge opens in Ringwood this October. The hugely popular Lounges brand is opening a stunning café and bar at The Furlong shopping centre in Ringwood this October. The Furlong shopping centre, situated in the historic market town of Ringwood, is an award-winning shopping destination attracting both locals and holidaymakers. The new café and bar, set across two floors and with generous outdoor seating in The Furlong courtyard, will combine elements of a restaurant, British pub and coffee shop culture. The Arboro Lounge will offer all-day dining, with a full menu served from 9am to 10pm, every day. For some,

it will be a cosy place to go for a coffee after the school run, for others, a place to catch up with friends. It will be an atmospheric place for a business brunch, somewhere for an informal meal, a celebration or a much needed night out with cocktails! The Furlong is located just off the A31 – follow the signs to the free Furlong car park. For more details on all the stores, latest offers and events visit www.thefurlong. co.uk

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant revitalised A stunning Indian restaurant in Ferndown with food to match reopened its doors in May with a vibrant new look, including a dramatic colour-change wall. With Alam at the helm, diners at Cinnamon return again and again to eat his award-winning Indian dishes. Alam and his team will welcome you any night of the week. Parties can book the entire restaurant if desired. Wednesday night is banquet night. There is also an express lunch platter and Alam does big business in takeaways with free local delivery. The food is highly recommended and there is a new menu coming shortly. To book your table or takeaway call 01202 875617.

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Wimborne Drama Productions back on stage this autumn Wimborne Drama Productions have a date to put in your diary The company are staging Towards Zero by Agatha Christie and Gerald Verner at the Tivoli Theatre from 21 to 23 October. Spokesman Richard Neal said: “Needless to say we are very excited to be back, as it has been nearly 18 months since we rehearsed and performed a play. It will so good to meet up with friends again, to get back into the rehearsal room, and of course to perform to a live theatre audience, with the buzz that gives.” When a house party gathers at Gull’s Point, the clifftop home of Lady Tressilian, Neville Strange finds himself caught between his ex-wife Audrey and his new flame Kay. A nail-biting thriller, the play probes the psychology of jealousy in the shadow of a savage and brutal murder. The play, directed by Paul Dodman, is adapted from Agatha Christie’s 1944 novel, which she described as one of her favourite stories. Tickets are now on sale from the box office on 01202 885566 or from www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk

Gaia by Luke Jerram will be at Moors Valley

Arts festival to return this autumn Inside Out Dorset, the biennial international arts festival, has announced its return this autumn in five locations across the county, including Moors Valley Country Park and Forest. From Friday 17 to Sunday 19 September, Luke Jerram’s remarkable installation Gaia will be staged at Moors Valley. This is a seven-metre scale model of Earth using NASA photography that offers an out-of-this-world chance to see our planet as an astronaut would view it from space. In Poole and Christchurch, on 18 and 19 September respectively, there’s a full programme of outdoor circus events featuring Cirque Rouages’ Boate; Mimbre’s Lifted, a collaboration between choreographers Gary Clarke, Yi-Chun Liu and HURyCAN; Les Grooms’ brass band promenade show La Baronnade; and Catch Me, Upswing’s surprising take on age and gender. Also in Christchurch will be a new work by Fingerprint Dance, and Dorset Youth Theatre will present a work inspired by Hardy’s Tess, with further performances from The Remix East and Pavilion Dance South West’s youth dance project, COAST. In Poole, Isobel Jobbins hosts her walking tour, The Collective Memory Archive.

Ancient artefacts at Museum of East Dorset

If you would like to see a 2,000-year-old skeleton you only have to pop into the Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne, formerly Priest’s House Museum. Other attractions include the ‘Potted History of Britain’ exhibition which is a fascinating gallery of 80 pots, ranging from 6,000-year-old fragments excavated near Stonehenge to a pot made during the lockdown last spring. It charts 6,000 years of ceramics. There are also plenty of family trails. The Grade II* building, which houses the museum and Information Centre, dates back to the 1500s. The recent £1.8 million National Lottery Heritage Fund supported project, allowed the building to be restored and improved access. Previously lost or unknown building features are now revealed; some have altered expert opinions on the history and story of the building.

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around & about

Events The details of the events below are accurate at the time of going to press but will be subject to any government regulations in place at the time of the event. Check before travelling.

Now until 3 September, Fridays 8.45am

Yoga at RSPB Arne, booking essential at www.rspbarneyoga. eventbrite.co.uk

14 and 15 August

Six performances Elizabeth Hyde - Poole’s Glorious Revolutionary - 1688, a play at Scaplens Court, Poole which tells the fascinating tale about a Poole woman who lent important assistance to William and Mary of Orange during the Glorious Revolution. Tickets from www.poolebayrotary.org

15 August 1-5pm

Manor Farm, Hampreston, BH21 7LX open under the National Gardens Scheme. Pre-booking available.

15 August 1pm- 5pm

Organised by The Society for Poole, Poole at War – VE/VJ Day on Poole Quay.

18 and 19 August 8.30am-6pm

Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show, Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, Shaftesbury. For the first time ever held over two days. Email: info@ gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk.

20 -21 August

Bourne Free, Bournemouth’s Pride Festival.

28 August 4pm

Wimborne in Bloom duck race on the River Allen. (To be confirmed).

28 August 11am to 29 August 5pm

Dorset Indian Mela 2021 food festival at Kings Park, Boscombe.

28 and 29 August 11am – 5pm

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival, Purbeck Valley Farm, Corfe Castle.

Festival Coast Live! World of Love Festival at Kings Park in Bournemouth. Microzones representing different continents.

22 August 11.30-3pm

28-30 August

19-22 August 10am-midnight

The Friends of the Red House Museum Garden Party with homemade cakes, plants, raffle and stalls with local produce (honey/wood turning, jewellery) and hand made crafts. Entertainment provided by a choir and folk dancing, Contact the Museum on 01202 482860 for queries.

22 and 25 August 11am-5pm

Christchurch Food Festival on the High Street and the Quay.

29 August 10am-5pm

Wilts and Dorset Car Show at Salisbury Racecourse, Netherhampton.

30 August 12noonn – 5.30pm Rustic Fayre organised by the Rotary Club of Verwood at Potterne Fields.

Brook View Care Home garden, BH22 OLQ open under the National Gardens Scheme. Prebooking available.

30 August 3pm-5pm

27 August 7.30pm

1 September 7.30pm

West End hit theatre show Be Bop a Lula with a slice of rock-n-roll history at Weymouth Pavilion. Tickets from box office 01305 783225.

Alice in Wonderland at Holme for Garden, Holme Nurseries, West Holme, Wareham. Shakespeare in the Garden – As You Like It – at The Alice Lisle, Ringwood. Tickets from fullers. co.uk/Shakespeare.

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2, 3, 4 and 5 September

Bournemouth Air Festival includes Red Arrows Display on all four days as well as Typhoon and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

4 September 9am – 5 September 5pm

South West Model Show at the Tank Museum, Bovington.

5 September 11am-5pm

Wimborne Minster private gardens open in aid of Wimborne in Bloom funds.

8 to 12 September 10am-6pm Festival of wellbeing at Sculpture by the Lakes, near Dorchester. To book tickets visit: https://www. wellbeingbythelakes.co.uk/

9 September 7.30pm

Verwood and Three Cross Twinning Assocation at Verwood Heritage Centre with a talk by Brian Sutton on The Life of Dylan Thomas. Entry £3, guests £3.50. Contact 01202 826449.

10-12 September

Contender Fest at Parley Lane with fun fitness challenges, great food, family fun and entertainment. Visit contenderfest.co.uk to buy tickets.

11 September 7.30pm

Banff Mountain Film Festival at Regent Centre, Christchurch

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Rustic Fayre returns After a year’s hiatus, Verwood’s Rustic Fayre will be back on Monday 30 August. Although there will be a few changes this year, due to pandemic considerations, there will still be plenty to keep you entertained. There will be a full arena programme, including the Three Cross Dog Agility Team, Taekwondo, Kagemusha Taiko Ladies Drum Band, terrier racing, tug-o-war and Country Corner mini horses; music; classic vehicles, and food and drink options. Weather permitting, there will also be a Battle of Britain memorial flight Spitfire flypast. Sadly, the car boot sale cannot be accommodated this year. All funds raised will go to supporting local groups and charities, some of which are desperately in need of cash flow following the pandemic. Pulford Publicity has worked in partnership with the Rotary Club of Verwood to produce the programme of events. It can be downloaded from www.pulfordpublicity.co.uk

Terrier racing at a previous event

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Fordingbridge Museum Grand Reopening Fordingbridge Museum has reopened, following a long period of closure due to the pandemic. Museum Manager Jane Ireland said: “We were determined that something positive would come out of the Covid crisis so have used lockdown to make some exciting changes that will enhance the visitor experience. We have introduced some new displays and made extensive rearrangements to others. One of the new displays is of original works by the artist Augustus John who lived locally. The outside of the museum has been completely redecorated. ”Fordingbridge Museum is one of the major attractions in the town. The thousands of locals and tourists who visit us each year give us overwhelmingly positive feedback and we anticipate that the new enriched experience that we offer this year will make their visit even more enjoyable.” The museum does not have any paid staff and is reliant on volunteers to stay open. It is currently open Monday to Thursday, 11am to 4pm, but hopes to increase those hours

if more volunteers come forward. If you would like to get involved, call 01425 654322 or 01425 657850. No experience is needed, and you will be fully supported by existing staff.

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UK’s top car for a first-time buyer The Ford Fiesta is the favoured car for young motorists aged 17-24 A recent study by comparethemarket.com has revealed the top 10 vehicles motorists in the UK choose as their first car. Ford Fiesta now leads the way as the most popular first car having come second to Vauxhall Corsa in 2018 and 2019. Over the last three years, the Volkswagen Polo has remained the third most popular car for young drivers, whilst the Volkswagen Golf has placed fourth for the last two years. The Renault Clio on the other hand has moved down the ranks from fourth place in 2018 to fifth in 2019 and 2020. Dan Hutson, of comparethemarket.com, said: “Buying your first car is an exciting experience for new drivers and deciding on the make and model is a big decision. It’s worth looking into the overall running costs for your desired car before you make the purchase, as these can fluctuate depending on which car you choose. “The biggest expense apart from the car itself is the annual car insurance premium. Car insurance for those aged between 17-24 can be high as this age group is generally deemed to be a higher risk than more experienced drivers. There are, however, ways first-time drivers can look to keep their car insurance costs down - one of the most popular is to install a telematics box which tracks your driving habits, passing the information back to your insurer, which could help lower your insurance premium.”

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Lighten the household load By Karen Wyatt-Epapara

With economic pressures dictating that many families require two incomes to get by, juggling household chores with work and childcare can be taxing. So how can you lighten the load? If your budget allows, you can consider hiring someone to do some of your bigger jobs, or your least favourite ones. Cleaning, laundry or ironing, window cleaning, gardening, pet sitting or dog walking and storage organising are all commonly outsourced. A quick Internet search (or a look in the Specialist Services section of this magazine) will bring up a host of people offering services in your area. Or ask for recommendations from family and friends to help you decide who to engage. If your budget is tight, a chore organiser is a useful alternative. To set up your organiser, make a list of all the household chores, splitting them out into daily, weekly, monthly and less frequent jobs. Arrange a household meeting to discuss who has responsibility for which job, and what that entails. It may seem formal, but getting everyone’s agreement will save grief in the long run. Instead, the onus will be on all family members to contribute to the running of the household, leaving quality time to spend together.

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Jet black to the future The publishers of Dorset View and Viewpoint have stepped into the future and set an example in their industry by choosing to buy an electric vehicle for their magazine deliveries well ahead of government proposals to phase-out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK by 2030. All the directors of the family-run publishing company in Ferndown were in favour of taking this step to go ‘green’. With vans currently in very short supply, it was a stroke of luck that one was available

L-R Nick, Louis and Ben Pulford with Hendy Renault’s David Southwell

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from Hendy in Poole, the Renault Pro+ dealer. When Pulford Publicity’s managing director Ben Pulford spoke to commercial sales advisor at Hendy, David Southwell, he was told that there was one Renault Kangoo van coming in that was going to be used as a display model and that no other EV vans were in stock. Both Pulford Publicity and Hendy are members of the Dorset Chamber and through this connection were able to strike a deal for the purchase of the new van. Dorset Chamber has access to manufacturer discounts from Renault for their members and Pulford Publicity were delighted to receive this added bonus. “We were able to utilise a government grant and the chamber connections to help push the deal forwards swiftly,” said Ben when David handed the vehicle over on 5 July. “We are pleased to do our bit for the environment,” added Louis Pulford. The government is offering grants for the purchase of new low-emission

vehicles, which is given to the vehicle dealerships and manufacturers direct. The grant amount varies depending on the category of the vehicle. For small vans like the Renault Kangoo a grant for 35 per cent of the purchase price up to a maximum of £3,000 is offered. From 1 April 2021 until 31 March 2023, companies investing in qualifying new plant and machinery assets, which includes new vans, can claim a 130 per cent super-deduction capital allowance. Pulford Publicity were able to take advantage of the benefits of going green and have reduced their carbon emissions as a result.

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Wimborne Town win first trophy of the season The Magpies won their first trophy of the new season with a comprehensive victory over their Wessex League neighbours Christchurch FC, who played an hour of the match with 10 men. Dan Strugnell opened the scoring on five minutes when he turned Charlie Gunson’s inswinging corner into the net from close range. The game was effectively ended as a contest after half-an-hour when Lewis Beale was tripped from behind as he lined up a shot, and the offending defender was invited to take an early shower at the new New Cuthbury ground. But it wasn’t until the second half that Wimborne were able to extend their lead. Callum Chugg headed home Gunson’s free-kick on 48 minutes; Beale converted Conal Morrison’s low cross on 72 minutes; and five minutes later Aidan Shepherd’s pull-back from the by-line presented Harry Morgan with an easy tap in for a final score of 4-0. Wimborne’s Southern League season begins on 14 August. Details of their remaining preseason fixtures can be found on the club’s website: www.wimbornetownfc.co.uk

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NEWS IN BRIEF Face mask recycling scheme – Morrisons has teamed up with The Sun to launch Mask Force, a campaign available at 483 Morrisons stores in the UK. Customers can find dedicated collection boxes where they can recycle their single-use face masks. Freemasons strategic boost – The Freemasons have become a strategic partner of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) and have awarded a grant of £300,000 to fund a new national programme which aims to increase the opportunities for young people with special needs as they embark on their DofE journeys. Bike & Bus ticket – City Sightseeing Bournemouth and Beryl bikes have come up with a combination ticket allowing 24-hour unlimited use of the City Sightseeing Bournemouth open top bus service and Beryl bikes. Book online at citysightseeingbournemouth.co.uk or buy direct from one of their bus drivers. Jurassic Coast’s newest technology – Excelerate Technology has installed a 5G network along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site for 5G Rural Dorset – an £8m project funded by Dorset Council, industry partners and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

CORRESPONDENCE To express your opinions or ideas about the community send your letters to letters@dorsetview.co.uk Litter tip

Having seen a number of articles in Viewpoint about litter over the past months, and knowing this to be an emotive subject, I thought I would share something I and my family do when we go out. If we head to the beach or river for a day out, we obviously make sure we’ve picked up after ourselves, and aim to leave no obvious signs that we’ve been there. As well, every member of the family collects three pieces of litter as we leave. At the beach, particularly, this is no hardship, as we pass the bins on the way home. If there are no bins, we simply add it to our snack bag and empty it into the bin at home. Sometimes we have to hunt for rubbish, which is great to see. Not only does this help (in a very small way) to keep our public spaces clear of litter, it also encourages my children to take a little responsibility for their environment and will hopefully mean they continue to clear up after themselves. After all, we all love our local beauty spots, and if we all play our part, we can keep them pristine for everyone to enjoy. Name and address supplied

Ferndown Ukulele Strummers Seek New Members

The Ferndown Ukulele Strummers meet every Thursday afternoon at St Mary’s Church in Ferndown. We have a repertoire of ‘simple-to-play’ songs, which we enjoy performing in public and are now seeking new members. If you have a basic knowledge of the ukulele, can play a few simple chords, and would enjoy a relaxed, friendly environment in which to practise, or would like further information, please contact Pam Roberts by telephone - 01202 896224. Please be aware that the sessions don’t have any tuition element, although informal assistance is offered where necessary. Garry Lewis Ferndown

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Turning plastic waste into bricks – a Dorset start-up company Greenbrick Workshops is turning plastic waste into bricks. They are working with Non Government Organisations (NGOs) in Zimbabwe and Mozambique to set up local workshops that can use their technology to build affordable houses. Gerry Page’s widow, Dawn, presents the trophy to Wimborne’s Club Captain Scott Arnold

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