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

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Hello Readers, Hello Readers, Jasmine Watkiss here, working once again at MAGS4DORSET. I just couldn’t stay away! So far, I’ve managed the publication of this month’s 4Dorset, our other glossy free magazine, so I’m feeling quite proud of myself. I graduated from Durham University at the end of June, and it’s a strange time to be booted out of the comfort of education into ‘reality’.

I’ve heard 2016 called the ‘year of terror’ on the radio, and admittedly, the recent shock of Brexit, subsequent political turbulence, and a global increase in hate crimes and terrorism makes the world seem far scarier, and the future entirely uncertain. Add this to the difficulty of working out exactly what you want to do with the rest of your life, and finding a job in a highly competitive market, and you realise that modern graduate life isn’t easy. Many of my friends have decided to postpone big decisions by travelling around the world, and frankly, I can’t blame them. But not me; at the end of this month, I will be studying at Press Association, Newcastle, to qualify as a journalist. I want to make a difference in the media, a colossal entity that often gets it very wrong indeed. I will be a microscopic fish in a pond the size of the Pacific Ocean, but I can’t wait. In the meantime, I’m engaged with the pleasing task of editing our magazines, and helping to select inspiring local news and events to appear in the pages you are about to read. I think they are a welcome break from depressing national headlines. It’s certainly good to be home in my beloved Dorset, at least for a little while.

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Pic of the month PAGEANT FOR THE QUEEN IS ON THE CARDS. See page 5

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Apprentices aided

by West Moors Parish Council West Moors Parish Council has introduced an Apprentice and Vocational Grant for young people aged 16 to 20.

Up to £250 may be awarded to help provide tools or equipment essential to their training.

Applicants must be a resident of West Moors for 12 months prior to applying, and will need to prove their acceptance or attendance on an apprenticeship or training scheme.

There are three application deadlines per year: 30 August, 31 December, and 30 June.

To find out more, contact the parish office on 01202 861044, email westmoorsparish@btconnect.com or call in to 4 Park Way, West Moors. To download an application form, visit www.westmoors-pc.gov.uk/West-Moors-PC/Default.aspx

Desmond celebrates his 100th birthday with Colten Care team members Helga Staines, left, and Christine Dunscombe

West Moors great-grandfather celebrates 100th birthday Desmond Whiting, a former air traffic controller and long-standing lay preacher, celebrated his 100th birthday at Brook View care home last month.

Great-grandfather Desmond has held a Church of England licence to lead worship for nearly 80 years, and still gives Sunday Bible readings at the West Moors care home.

Residents and staff joined friends and family for a party with champagne, homemade birthday cake and a greetings card from the Queen.

Asked for his secret of longevity, Desmond said: “Live a normal life and work hard. You might have stress at times but try to recognise that each stage of your life has its attractions. I’ve always tried to live a Christian life and I’ve enjoyed it. I can’t believe I am 100!”

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Spirited charity abseil down the heavenly heights of church tower Rev’d Sarah Pix led the way down St Mary’s Church Tower in Ferndown, as over 40 people from the local community, churches and councils took part in the event last month to raise funds for the new Beacon Centre and for local charity, The Bus Stop Club, which helps disadvantaged families from Ferndown.

Funds also go towards helping East Dorset clients with crippling debt, from the Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Centre. The abseil was managed by a team of experienced climbers from Dave Talbot Ltd (Adventure Events), who ensured that everyone had a thrilling – and safe – experience.

Rev’d Sarah Pix

Shya Beaman played ‘little’ Alice and the dormouse

Phoebe, the White Rabbit waits for her pony with RDA volunteer Kathleen

In costumes and ready to get in the saddle: L-R James (the cook), Tom (March Hare), Emily (Queen of Hearts), Marcus (King of Hearts)

Pageant for the Queen!

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reen Cottage RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday on 7 July with Alice in Wonderland on horseback.

Children from the riding group dressed as characters from the well-known book by Lewis Carroll and enthralled parents and carers as the story unfolded. Some took on two roles and managed a quick costume change before getting back on their pony to act out the next part.

Previous RDA helpers were also invited to see the show. Christine and Roy Andrews (both aged 72) used to help at Green Cottage RDA back in the 1980s. Christine first got involved when her daughter went to playgroup. “I volunteered for about 10 years. It was so rewarding,” she said. “Coming along to watch the children in the pageant has been wonderful.

The children get so much out of riding horses.”

Green Cottage RDA based at Three Legged Cross near Verwood, provides therapy and enjoyment to children with learning and/or physical difficulties.To find out more, visit www.greencottagerda. org.uk

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RBCH Trust first in UK to receive Green Flag Award

From L-R: Trust estates manager Martin Lovell celebrates with head gardener David McInerney, sustainability manager Laura Dale and Paul Fox, from the estates team

The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the first hospital trust in the UK to receive a Green Flag Award for maintaining its green spaces to a high standard The Green Flag Award acknowledges the work of the estates team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, which has produced and implemented a detailed Biodiversity Management Plan. The plan included the development of the areas of mixed woodland and grassland surrounding the hospital’s lake.

The area is home to a range of diverse plants and creatures, from ducks, herons, moorhens, woodpeckers, cormorants and kingfishers to koi carp and ornamental goldfish.

Research shows outdoor spaces not only improve mental health, but support and aid recovery – very useful in a hospital setting.

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Studies also show patients who are happy with their healthcare environments are easier to care for and return home sooner.

Trust estates manager Martin Lovell said: “We are so pleased to receive this award, which recognises the hard work of our staff to provide colleagues and patients with a sanctuary for rest and recuperation. We want to continue to raise the awareness of the link between green spaces and their positive benefits for mental health and wellbeing.”

For more information about patient services and green spaces at RBCH, please visit www.rbch.nhs.uk.

Matron calls time after 28 years Steve Fletcher and Teresa

“My time here has gone by in the blink of an eye. The Victoria Hospital has tripled in size since I first started here,” said popular matron Teresa North on her retirement from the Wimborne community hospital after 28 years of service.

“It truly is a wonderful place to work and all of the staff look after each other. I have had many happy times here over the years and I will be sad to leave,” she added.

The day was made even more special when Teresa received an unexpected visit from her footballing hero, former AFC Bournemouth striker Steve Fletcher, who presented her with a bouquet of flowers.

Teresa is looking forward to spending more time with her family and having some holidays abroad. Her replacement is Annette Barrow, from the Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.

HELP SAVE St Leonard’s

Community Hospital Shocked residents and Friends of St Leonard’s Community Hospital fear their long-established and much-used community hospital could close.

It has been identified in the NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group’s Clinical Services Review as one of the premises ‘to be no longer used as a community hospital’.

The CCG’s governing body has given the go-ahead for a public consultation to take place this autumn before a final decision is made.

Chair of St Leonard’s League of Friends, Jacqueline Moss said, “We need this hospital.

The Friends have raised over a million pounds over the years and we have spent a lot of money this last couple of years. We are all shell-shocked by the news.”

Jacqueline has already set up an online petition and Facebook page and says, “We are also going to hold a public meeting and have set up a ‘Don’t close The St Leonard’s Hospital Ferndown’ page on Facebook, which people can like.”

Dr Forbes Watson, GP Chair of NHS Dorset CCG said, “We do of course recognise that there is a great deal of public interest in the review and that these options could cause anxiety amongst some people, therefore would like to re-iterate that at this stage these are proposals which will face further national scrutiny before going to a full and thorough public consultation”.

To support the petition against closing St Leonard’s Community Hospital visit https:// petition.parliament.uk/petitions/162198

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Column supplied by Wessex Pensions

Using your home for retirement income

The hall was alive with the sound of music!

Witchampton First School children gave their all at their end of summer term concert in the village hall. Acting head Simone Smithson said, “It was a truly magical concert and the children sang beautifully. She thanked Liz Radford, a specialist music teacher, funded by Dorset Music Service for putting in so

much time and effort with the children.

During the concert, each year group sang a different song and costumes and dance routines helped to reflect where the music came from.

Witchampton is a small village near Wimborne with a population of less than 400.

Daniel Parkin

A recent research report from Retirement Advantage revealed that the potential wealth available to over-55s in England, Scotland and Wales through the use of property and equity release had risen to £381 billion at the end of June 2016.

So what is equity release?

It enables older property owners – over-55s – to borrow against the equity they have in their home, providing the opportunity to obtain cash for such things as retirement, repaying an outstanding mortgage or pretty much anything they like.

Typically, they pay no immediate interest on the money they borrow and instead, the interest is added to the amount borrowed each month at the fixed amount agreed.

The outstanding mortgage is only fully repaid when the homeowner goes into a home, dies or moves property, and the mortgage can be taken with them – subject to status. This is typically called a lifetime mortgage and another type of equity release product whereby you sell part of your home to an insurance company for cash is known as home reversion.

Another consideration when using one’s property for retirement is downsizing. According to research conducted by Royal London, up to three million people of working age are planning to downsize to a smaller property to help fund their retirement.

However, Royal London also feels this method could have a negative impact on their living standards.

For example, have people seriously considered exactly what sort of property they could downsize to and how much equity can be released, what are the costs of moving, do they really want to sell the family home and/or give up that spare room?

Using your home to provide an income in retirement can be something worth considering, but I always recommend speaking to a financial adviser for advice and guidance as to how suitable an option this could be.

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

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History brought to life in Wimborne The peace and quiet of a sunny summer weekend in Wimborne was disturbed by the sounds of gunfire, Vikings fighting to ‘the death’, and Roundheads battling it out with Cavaliers, to the delight of visitors of all ages.

Wimborne History Festival last month featured displays, activities and re-enactments, allowing festivalgoers to experience history first-hand.

Priest’s House Museum along with other community projects helped bring the event to life.

Enterprising students support RNLI

Staff and volunteers from Poole Lifeboat Station, Paul Taylor, Rod Brown, Susie Jupp and Will Collins receive the cheque from Steve Collins

Year 13 students from QE Enterprise, one of only 15 Peter Jones Enterprise Schools nationally, were recently challenged by their enterprise teacher Steve Collins to raise money for the Poole RNLI, coinciding with the station’s 150th anniversary and its ‘150 for 150’ fundraising challenge.

Fundraising schemes were developed and managed by the students, including a rowing challenge, cake sales and a mufti day.

Dan Rolfe, the Year 13 student who won the rowing challenge, donated his winnings to the cause, and the students’ hard work combined to generate £1,384.15 for the Poole charity.

Steve, whose son William (22) was a student at QE and has been a volunteer crew member at the station for a number of years, was understandably delighted with the outcome. He said: “Our students really engaged with the process and were very happy with the results they achieved, to help a very worthy cause to save lives at sea.”

Steve added: “Too often our young people are portrayed in negative ways, but the selfless nature of this project just shows that this is not a true reflection of the majority of students and young people we have the privilege of working with.”

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MAGS4DORSET’S charity of the year

CHERRY TREE NURSERY

Cherry Tree Nursery is the Bournemouth-based project of the registered charity the Sheltered Work Opportunities Project (SWOP,) which also has a Poole project, Chestnut Nursery.

How you can help Cherry Tree

As a small, local charity in its 26th year, we are very much part of the local community, while at the same time being very dependent on the goodwill and support of that community. People are often surprised to hear that we only cover half our running costs through the sale of plants. Sadly, the costs of all the services we provide means that we may never be self-sustaining. We have around 170 people on our books, and it is the charity part of the project that we ask for your help to support. Here are some suggestions: 1. Buy your plants at Cherry Tree, and encourage your friends and neighbours to do the same. All the money you spend here goes straight back in to the work of the project.

2. Support our plant sales and put up a poster, share our Facebook posts, help us get better known. Many people do not know that we are open every day. Tell them! Join our email list so you know what is happening, and share it.

3. Take out a standing order. Even £2 a month makes a difference. Regular donations help us plan for the future.

You will find details on the Donate page of our website.

Please let us know if you are eligible for Gift Aid, as that will increase your donation by 25%.

4.

Hold a fund-raising event. Do you belong to any form of group, or do you have friends who like to meet for coffee?

Why not hold a coffee morning, or a bake sale, or a small event? It is these small local events that help us keep going. Could you collect some plants from us and hold a lunchtime plant sale where you work?

5. Remember us in your will. Legacies are one of the main sources of funding for many charities.

6. Be aware of mental health issues, and do what you can to counter any discrimination you come across.

7. Volunteer as a ‘Friend’ of Cherry Tree. Volunteers are currently needed to cover the shop and retail area on Saturdays or Sundays and each volunteer is asked to cover up to 10 days a year.

Cherry Tree is in itself a community, but it also provides a service for the community, and is in turn supported by the community.

Thank you for making our work, “caring for people, caring for plants,” possible.

Please contact us for more details on how you can help.

Jessica Davies

Nursery Manager 01202 593537 contactus@cherrytreenursery.org.uk

Cherry Tree Nursery can be found off New Road Roundabout, Northbourne.

Open 8am to 3.30pm weekdays, 9am to 3pm Saturdays, 10am to 3pm Sundays Donate page: http://www.cherrytreenursery.org.uk/ donate-to-the-charity.htm

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Julian Hewitt with the Overbecks Rejuvenator in an attempt at hair restoration

Stay

young and

beautiful

Julian Hewitt

By Fordingbridge Museum

O

ne of the many delights of volunteering to help run Fordingbridge Museum is the frisson of anticipation when a member of the public brings in something that they want to donate to the collection of historic artefacts.

A good example recently was when someone brought in a curious looking box containing two metal electrodes shaped like combs.

The label on the box proclaimed it to be an Overbecks Rejuvenator and although there were some parts missing the device spoke volumes about public understanding of science and medicine and the lack of regulation of marketing in the early part of the 20th century.

Otto Overbecks was a research chemist, inventor and linguist who was born in 1860 to a cosmopolitan family.

He graduated from University College, London in 1881 and began work as Scientific Director in a Grimsby brewery.

He patented several inventions for use in brewing as well as a “Nutritious Extract” made from the waste yeast of the brewing process that he called Camos and which we now would recognise as Marmite.

In 1924, he patented his rejuvenator electro therapy device, which he claimed could be used by the public to treat a variety of ailments and conditions.

The user applied electrodes to the affected part of their body and he claimed

that the mild electric current supplied by a rechargeable battery could treat all conditions except for “deformities” and diseases caused by germs.

Overbecks was a master of marketing and his adverts included testimonies from medical professionals and delighted users.

He described himself as an “eminent British Scientist” and these reassurances that the device was trustworthy and effective resulted in extensive sales throughout the world.

Although we would nowadays treat the claims that the rejuvenator could treat such conditions as deafness, nervous disorders and baldness with healthy scepticism, purchasers were obviously convinced by the advertising.

One user claimed that after using the device he, “felt like a new man” and that it had given him “unbounded energy, high spirits and a marked zeal.”

Advertising regulations these days would prohibit such unlikely claims that could not be supported by any real science.

Overbecks made so much money from sales of the rejuvenator that he was able to purchase a large house in Salcombe in Devon that he donated on his death in 1937 to the National Trust.

If you have any items of local interest that you think Fordingbridge Museum might be interested in adding to their collection contact 01425 657850 and they will be happy to discuss these with you.

Would

you pay over £900 for this?

At Lawrences’ recent auction in Crewkerne, a plastic elephant from a local garden shed attracted more bids than almost any other lot.

The 32cm (13”) high moulded grey plastic elephant was designed by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi in 1973 and was used for marketing a Scottish flooring company. Three thousand were made and number 420 was held by a flooring salesman. He had kept it in his shed for 43 years.

“To many its design exemplifies the best and most irreverent Pop Art styles of the era,” said Lawrences’ specialist Richard Kay. It was estimated at £500-800 and plodded purposefully to just over £900, making a shedload of money for its owner.

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Ringwood offers perfect location for active retirees The location of Churchill Retirement Living’s King Edgar Lodge development in the market town of Ringwood is proving to be a big attraction for homeowners looking to make the most of their retirement With an ideal setting on the edge of the New Forest, the lovely historic town of Ringwood is very popular and there has been a great deal of interest in this attractive development right from the outset.

Located on Christchurch Road, the development is in a superb location close to local shops and amenities. Ringwood has a lively Wednesday morning street market and has remained a delightful, unspoilt historic town with both quaint and modern shops, street entertainment, restaurants, pubs and cafes. From the town, purchasers can take a wander down West Street to view the River Avon from the old threearched stone bridge or enjoy a stroll around Jubilee Garden.

Ringwood is an ideal touring base for anybody visiting the New Forest or the glorious beaches of Bournemouth and Poole. For travel further afield, Bournemouth airport and the cruise terminals at Southampton are all within easy reach.

King Edgar Lodge is the first of Churchill’s developments to feature its new Autograph Collection, a more bespoke and intimate collection of apartments with interiors designed by renowned interior designer Jane Clayton.

The collection of 25 one and two bedroom privately owned apartments and shared facilities offers quality retirement accommodation and safe, independent living.

Apartments boast spacious rooms throughout and an ideal combination of design and functionality. The fully fitted, stylish kitchens include a built-in fridge and freezer, hob and oven, which is located at an easy-reach height. All of the properties benefit from illuminated light switches and owners can enjoy ultimate peace of mind from a fitted camera entry system for the highest level of security and 24hour emergency call system.

Owners can also take advantage of a host of other benefits on offer, including having family or friends to stay in the development’s wellappointed Guest Suite, and enjoying a chat with neighbours in the Coffee Lounge. Churchill’s Reward Card also gives access to exclusive deals and discounts on a variety of national brands and local retailers.

Prices at King Edgar Lodge currently start from £229,950 for a one bedroom apartment and £318,950 for a two bedroom apartment.

For more information please call 01425 383256 or visit www.churchillretirement.co.uk.

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RINGWOOD NEWS Identical twins Mhairi, left, and Leah on a recent visit back to Ringwood Waldorf School

Ringwood school sets stage for acting careers Identical twins educated in Ringwood have mirrored their choice of career and are studying acting at two of London’s top drama schools.

Leah Gayer is studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), while sister Mhairi is attending Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

After several rounds of gruelling auditions, both are now receiving some of the finest performing arts training in the UK. Leah and Mhairi, from West Moors, were pupils at Ringwood Waldorf School, where they benefitted from the school’s strong focus on encouraging creativity and the arts.

Leah said: “When a group of actors are communicating with an audience, something magical happens. Theatre opens a space for voices to be heard, to pose difficult questions, opening gateways of inspiration and change in people’s lives.

Waldorf education gives you a thirst for knowledge and the ability to learn in an ensemble, while celebrating yourself as a uniquely free-thinking human being.”

Have your say on proposed housing sites in Ringwood New Forest District Council has released details of potential new sites for up to 1,280 new homes in Ringwood, in response to government expectation for a significant increase in house building.

The Local Plan, the document that shapes area development, is being reviewed, due to significant changes to the national planning policy, which intends to increase house building.

New evidence suggests there is a need for 600-700 new homes annually in the New Forest district (the area around the outside of the National Park) compared to the current target of 200 homes.

New Forest District Council has chosen three potential sites in Ringwood, where the following number of new builds are distributed: Site P (to the south) – 750 homes; Site Q (to the east) – 400 homes and employment; Site R (to the north) – 130 homes.

A consultation is now open to decide whether exceptional circumstances justify the release of land from the Green Belt for the development of Site P. The public may comment on this until 16 September 2016. Full details can be found on the district council’s website at www.newforest.gov.uk/localplan2016 Ringwood Town Council is responding to the consultation, indicating that it would be interested in making land in the council’s ownership available for development within Site P. Ringwood Town Council’s second open air full council meeting on Wednesday 27 July was attended by 70 residents including young people. At the meeting at the Gateway Square, councillors discussed the proposed new homes, with New Forest District Councillor Edward Heron answering questions and criticisms about the consultation process.

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August birthstone:

peridot

Belonging to the olivine family, this bright green stone, is also used to celebrate the 16th wedding anniversary.

Largely forgotten until the 90s, the discovery of a high-quality deposit in Pakistan revived interest in the gemstone.

Traditionally mined at night, as it glowed in dim candlelight and was easier to see in the dark, the ancient Romans referred to it as the evening emerald.

Peridot is also the national gemstone of Egypt, where it is called ‘gem of the sun’ and is thought to cure diseases of the heart, protect the wearer from negativity and reduce stress.

It was brought to Europe from the Middle East by crusaders, and used to decorate church plates and robes.

The large jewel adorning the shrine of the Three Holy Kings in Cologne Cathedral was for centuries believed to be emerald and only identified as a peridot in the last century.

RINGWOOD NEWS

Help for Plans revealed for residents Regal revival during floods or power failure Ringwood Town Council has successfully bid for £4,000 of funding from Scottish and Southern Electric to support the community when flooding or power cuts occur.

The funding, obtained through SSE’s Resilient Communities Fund, will provide six small electricity generators for local residents and businesses that experience the inconvenience of power losses. The generators are intended to keep essential items working such as fridges, heating, and even televisions and radio to keep in touch with events. The financial aid will also allow Ringwood Town Council to keep a supply of ‘self-inflating sandbags’ on hand to deal with immediate issues of flooding. Flooding is a particular problem in the Hightown Road area of the town.

To borrow a generator or obtain sandbags for flood defence, call Ringwood Town Council on 01425 473883 to arrange collection or delivery.

For more information on projects in Ringwood, visit the council website at www. ringwood.gov.uk or ring the number above.

Campaigners, who dream of returning The Ringwood Regal theatre and cinema to its former glory, have revealed proposals for a new 600-seat theatre layout.

The new plans show a restoration of the mansard roof as it was in 1868, which would run over the length of the auditorium, enabling 220 seats to be installed in a balcony. At the rear of the building, an extension would be built containing the stage, fly-tower and dressing rooms.

Chairman Mike Tuck explained the plans for saving the Regal Cinema building from demolition, as part of the Furlong phase-two development, to 150 people who attended the first public meeting for the save campaign, held at the Meeting House.

Merlin Cook, head boy at Ringwood Junior School and junior representative for the campaign, explained that he was keen to support the project for the benefit of young people in the town.

To find out more go to www.ringwood-regal.co.uk

Artist’s impression by local company BrightSpace Architects

Improving the lives of young people in Ringwood Ringwood Town Council is looking for adults and young people to support activities at The Place, the youth facility at Carvers Playing Field on Southampton Road.

Volunteers are needed to support existing staff, who provide services on Mondays and Wednesdays between 3-9pm, and on Fridays, 5-10pm.

It is also looking for people to assist with summer activities between 11am and 3pm, Monday to Friday.

No previous experience is necessary but a willingness to have a DBS check and have some Safeguarding Training is needed. Coaching skills are a valuable asset, and helpers don’t have to

commit to all the hours.

To offer your support, contact Steve Nash on 01425 473883 or email steve.nash@ ringwood.gov.uk

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RINGWOOD NEWS

l a v i n car time

It’s

Ringwood is preparing for one of the town’s highlights of the year

The carnival is returning on Saturday 17 September with two processions and entertainment for the whole family.

As well as the afternoon and evening processions, activities include circus skills workshops, street entertainers, local rock and pop groups on a variety of stages around the town, a Village Green and Adlam’s Fun Fair.

History of the

carnival Ringwood saw its first carnival in 1929. It was originally set up to fund the purchase of a field from local man Mr Carver, as well as to raise monies for the Royal Victoria & West Hants Hospital. Carnivals followed in 1931 and 1934, when the Coldstream Guards marched through the town in full dress uniform.

The first carnival after the war was in 1950 and the event has continued every year since. It now acts as a focus for the local community and charitable groups.

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in Ringwood

Celebrate the end of summer The carnival takes place on the third Saturday in September, showcasing the talents of local families and friends, clubs, schools, organisations and businesses.

The Ringwood Carnival Committee, that ensures the carnival runs smoothly every year, consists of a small group of local people, who volunteer their services free of charge – all for the love of their town.

The Ringwood Carnival Society is a registered charity, established to co-ordinate, manage and develop a festival of fun for the whole family. Through this, the society aims to raise much-needed funds, making donations to local charities and good causes.

Join in the fun and support the town – visit Ringwood from 12pm on Saturday 17 September.

Ringwood’s royal family

RINGWOOD NEWS Ringwood Carnival would not be complete without its queen and her attendants.

Abbie Wilson is the 2016 Carnival Queen. Her two attendants are Charlie James and Ellen Puddle.

Carnival Queen Abbie Wilson enjoys a variety of different sports, and now spends most of her week high board diving. Last year she won the South East Regionals and came fifth in the UK; this year she was unfortunately unable to compete due to breaking her arm by falling off a rope swing. She also enjoys Forest Forge Youth Theatre and is hoping to attend Ringwood Sixth Form next term to take her A levels.

Carnival Princess Charlie James has just finished her GCSEs at Ringwood School and is looking forward to continuing onto Bournemouth and Poole college to study beauty therapy.

Charlie has a keen interest in drama at school and has extended this by taking part in drama and theatre shows at Forest Forge Theatre Company.

Carnival Princess Ellen Puddle has just completed her GCSEs at Ringwood School and hopes to study English literature, psychology, biology and OCR sport at Ringwood Sixth Form.

In the future, she aims to pursue a career in adult nursing hopefully within the RAF. This summer, she is taking part in National Citizen Service, learning life skills and raising money for a charity close to her heart.

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RINGWOOD NEWS

Carnival

processions route and parking

The afternoon procession will start at 2pm and the evening one at 7.15pm.

To ensure that you don’t miss out on the fun, discover the procession route and suggested parking for visitors in and around Ringwood on carnival day with this map.

Road closures take place during both the afternoon and evening processions; these closures are clearly marked by road signs, which are displayed during the week before the carnival.

Road closure times Afternoon: 1.30 - 4.15pm Evening: 6.30 - 9.30pm

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fireworks

There will be a fireworks display at 9.30pm on Saturday.

Procession assembly times Parkside afternoon assembly: 12.30pm with judging 12.30 - 1.30pm Parkside evening assembly: 5.45pm with judging 5.45 - 6.45pm

The Village Green and Adlam’s Fun Fair will be situated on Carvers Playing Field this year (due to works being undertaken by Wessex Water to the Bickerley Green).

Village Green

12 noon - 5pm

The aim of the green is to provide a mixture of wonderful arts and crafts, stalls run by local charities, food, workshops and fun and entertainment for the whole family. Visit the Green for some local treats.

Fun fair

The fair is open from 6-10pm on Thursday and Friday and from 1pm on Saturday.

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Ellingham Team: Piers Scott, Sam Small, Bradley Weeks, Jort Hille, Ris Lambers, Ralph Lloyd, George Parris, Josh Stoodley, Dan Carter (Capt), Edward Allnatt Small, Robbie Hemmings

Underdogs Ellingham reach regional stages for first time Ellingham U13s have progressed to the regional semi-finals of the ECB u13s National Club Competition, after being crowned 2016 Dorset Champions for the first time.

Having beaten hot favourites Parley Cricket Club, in a tense 5-run victory, to go on to represent the county in the regional stage of the tournament, the next fixture didn’t take place because their opponents were unable to field a team on 17 July. Therefore, Ellingham went through to the first semi-final on 3 August, playing against Taunton.

After becoming Dorset Champions, Ellingham manager and youth co-ordinator, Paul Spicer said, “The boys showed a fantastic team work ethic and their success was due to their energy in the field. This was a team not expected to win and their support of each other made all the difference, alongside a good bowling attack and an impressive batting performance.

This is an achievement they can be proud of for many years to come.”

Teams needed for Dorset Plane Pull The Dorset Plane Pull, one of the county’s most unusual fundraising events, is taking place on Bank Holiday Monday on 29 August, starting at 10am at Bournemouth Airport.

Since the event started in 2009, over £84,000 has been raised for a variety of charities, and this year, organisers hope to smash their fundraising target, taking the total raised to over £100,000.

The 2016 event will support over 10 charities, and new to join this year are Bournemouth Hospital, the Isabel Baker Foundation, New Forest Night Stop and Meningitis UK. Teams of 20+ will attempt to pull the 35,000kg Boeing 737 airliner a distance of 50 meters, with the aim of taking the title of the ‘fastest pull’. Reigning champions, team ‘Al of A Pull’, have held this top position for the last three years with a lightning-fast time of 25.7 seconds.

Entertainment, food, drinks, stalls and activities will be available on the day. To find out more about entering a team, visit www.planepull.co.uk

Has your dog got the

waggiest tail?

Lorraine Clark (centre, back row) and staff with children celebrating graduating from preschool and an outstanding Ofsted report

Double celebration for Hopscotch Preschool Hopscotch Preschool in Ferndown has recently been inspected

by Ofsted and was awarded Outstanding in all areas.

Manager and director of the preschool, Lorraine Clark, said, “This is a fantastic result not only for the parents and staff at the preschool but also for the local area.” She added that she believed Hopscotch is the only preschool in Ferndown with an outstanding report.

The children celebrated the news and their graduation to big school with a party on 15 July.

Two Bridges Care Group needs volunteers The voluntary Two Bridges Care Group in Fordingbridge held a cream tea afternoon on 3 July to thank all the volunteer coordinators, drivers and committee members.

The group currently has a shortage of volunteers, and increasing demand for their services, including transport to and from medical and dental appointments, collecting prescriptions and shopping, for people with health problems.

At least 48 hours notice is required by the group and it is not a substitute taxi service. To book, leave a message on 0845 838 5902, a free phone telephone number, and a coordinator will get back to you.

More volunteer coordinators and drivers are urgently required. Call Derek Ayling on 01425 650770 or email Hippotrain@btinternet.com for details.

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A dog show and family fun day on Sunday 4 September has been organised by Wimborne Rotary.

The dog show competition classifications will include prizes for the waggiest tail, the dog that is most like its owner, best six legs and best rescue. All proceeds Mogg Rotarian Chris will go to Dorset Cancer look Jack dog his and Care Foundation. forward to welcoming The show starts at visitors to Deans Grove Farm in Colehill 1.30pm at Deans Grove Farm, off Long Lane in Colehill, BH21 7AG. Parking and admission are free, with entries encouraged for both children’s and adults’ dog classes. A bouncy castle, food and drinks will be available.

How does your garden grow?

The Fordingbridge & District Horticultural Society recently held a members’ table show. Chris Bennett was awarded ‘Best in Show’ for her arrangement in a wine glass.

Experienced horticulturalist Thomas Stone gave a comprehensive talk on plants for small gardens. He advised that trees such as Acer palmatum ‘Sango kaka,’ add interest and height, and the shrub Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’ provides early flowers and fragrance. The bulb Chiomodoxia farbesii adds a blue carpet in the spring months, followed by the perennial Gaura lindheimenii, which flowers from spring until the frosts. Thomas explained that penstemons flower throughout the summer. Hardy geraniums such as ‘Mavis Simpson’ flower for long periods and are easy to propagate, and Verbena bonariensis can grow to six feet tall and looks great at the back of a border.

The next meeting is on 26 September at 7.30pm, at Avonway, Fordingbridge, with a talk by Gwynne Davies on the ‘History and Development of the Daffodil’.

Allotments at Gullivers Farm now open Residents can now embrace their passion for organic vegetable and plant-growing in West Moors, while enjoying the quiet space of their own plot at Gullivers Farm.

Working in partnership with Sturts Farm, West Moors Parish Council has been able to provide 26 allotment plots to the community and hopes to be able to release even more plots later this year, to catch the late planting season.

Several potential allotment owners along with the companions from Sturts Farm and parish councillors, rallied round on Saturday 14 May to help transform an agricultural field into the layout for allotment plots.

Since then, keen growers have moved onto their plots and planted fruits, vegetables and flowers, taking care to protect these from the ‘investigations’ of the local birds and wildlife.

West Moors Parish Council still holds a waiting list for those who may be interested in having an allotment in the future. For more information, call the parish council on 01202 861044.

in health and fitness

Therapeutic tea parties Macmillan for dementia patients - and Dorset County the BHC needs you!

Hospital provide cancer support

The Bournemouth Hospital Charity (BHC) needs fundraising support to help provide therapeutic tea parties for patients living with dementia.

RBH dementia nurse specialists, Kelly Lockyer and Kevin Hall, are working with the Bournemouth Concert Brass band to run the tea dances.

Kelly Lockyer said: “With dementia, rhythm is one of the last things to go, so music is a hugely valuable therapy tool and a fantastic way to connect with patients. We have had a wonderful response to the tea dances so far, with instant smiles, clapping, tapping, and singing.”

To find out more or make a donation, phone 01202 704060 or visit the BHC website at www.bournemouthhospitalcharity. org/dementia.

Wheelchair-friendly cars provided for Dorset’s disabled residents A fleet of brand new wheelchair-friendly cars has been brought in by Dorset County Council to help deliver better services to disabled residents.

Three converted Ford vehicles will be used to transport both older people and disabled children who require special equipment to travel, including wheelchairs. The cars can carry a driver, three passengers and a wheelchair user in comfort and safety. The lowered floor and central wheelchair position enable wheelchair users to travel between the rear passenger seats, as part of the group, and with a good view out of the car.

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Join the team

A partnership between Macmillan Cancer Support and Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is bringing cancer information and support to local communities across Dorset.

Four venues across the county now run weekly drop-in services for people affected by cancer, offering information and support from trained staff and volunteers.

Macmillan patient information leader Jane Simkin said: “Despite having a higher cancer incidence rate than the national average, Dorset has no cancer-specific health information or a support centre. Evidence has shown that when people are wellinformed, they can manage their diagnosis and treatment better, and it also aids empowerment and better outcomes.

“People often find that they require support and information once treatment has finished, but they are no longer attending regular hospital or clinical nurse

Macmillan patient information leader, Jane Simkin

Gillingham Library at Chantry Fields, Gillingham, SP8 4UA Mondays 10am-1pm Blandford Community Hospital at Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DD Mondays 2-5pm Broadstone Library at 10 Story Lane, Broadstone, BH18 8EQ Tuesdays 9.30am-1pm Kinson Library at Wimborne Road, Kinson, BH11 9AW Tuesdays 2.30-6pm

specialist appointments, which can leave them feeling isolated and alone. We hope that these new sessions will help ensure everyone can feel supported during and after treatment, so no one in Dorset has to face cancer alone.”

Jane is now recruiting volunteers – contact her on 07770 967052 or email jane.simkin@dchft.nhs.uk. For cancer support and information, call Macmillan free on 0808 808 00 00, or visit www.macmillan.org.uk

Inspired by Rio? Looking for new activities to try?

If so, join the team at Ferndown Leisure Centre. It offers a wide range of healthy lifestyle pursuits at affordable prices in a friendly environment. Regular activity is one of the keys to improving or maintaining your health and with that in mind, the centre offers a good balanced programme to help attain goals.

Take part on either a pay-as-you-go basis, or by taking out a membership. Memberships are designed to help save money on chosen activities. This includes gym only, swim only and all-inclusive. Staff can help you make the right decision about what is best for you.

The centre’s experts are keen to assist and use their knowledge to help clients improve and ultimately get more enjoyment from their active choices.

To find out more about memberships and making the right decision, please pop in and speak to a customer advisor or call on 01202 877468. Alternatively, please email deanadudman@ pfpleisure.org For more information about the centre and other activities available, call Ferndown Leisure Centre on 01202 877468 or visit www. ferndownleisurecentre.co.uk Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news

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view from VERWOOD

A WEEK IS a long time in politics

By Cllr Simon Gibson From left: Samuel Everett, Ben Weeks, Sam Buckley and Ben Norton

Bowled over by success Young sportsmen from Verwood are celebrating being chosen to play for the country.

Four members of the under-18s Verwood Short Mat Bowling Club have been selected for the England under-21 team.

Three qualified for the squad last year, but the fourth, Sam Buckley, was selected following this year’s trials, held in Tamworth.

The phrase ‘ a week is a long time in politics’ has been used so many times recently. It is hard to believe just how much has changed in what feels like a blink of an eye.

The country is still assessing the true impact of our vote to leave the European Union and a new Prime Minister is at the helm.

Such substantial change will inevitably have an impact on local government, although it is perhaps still too early to tell exactly what these changes will mean.

In the meantime it is business as usual, with continuing discussions about the future structure of local governance across Dorset. A period of public consultation will commence shortly and it is vital that all local residents have their say in these important decisions. Please do keep an eye out for details of the public consultation and take the opportunity to have your say on the future of councils in our area.

I am pleased to report that East Dorset District Council, through careful management of

MOSAIC charity supported by Verwood Rotary Bereaved children’s charity MOSAIC has received £1,000, thanks to the decision of Verwood Rotary’s president John Wadge to support the charity during his year in office.

The money will be used to provide individual, therapeutic support to bereaved children and young people and to those facing the death of a loved one.

John presented the cheque to MOSAIC CEO Margaret Hannibal at a Rotary meeting at Crane Valley Golf Club in Verwood.

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expenditure, has delivered a small surplus during the last financial year. As a result, work is ongoing to see how best the council can continue to financially support local community groups. Funding is vital for many local groups and in turn, the work that they do in the community is incredible. They deserve our support wherever possible.

Finally, I would like to pay tribute to Cllr John Wilson, who sadly passed away recently.

John was an excellent councillor and a kind colleague who I was honoured to work with. He served his residents in West Parley with distinction and he will be greatly missed by council colleagues and local residents alike.

view from VERWOOD

Love is in the air Verwood Choral Society entertained guests with a summer concert on the theme of ‘Love’ at the Methodist Church The proceeds – £565 – were donated to Parkinson’s UK Ferndown Support Group.

Musical director Ann Mayo formed the choir in 1988, and two concerts are held annually. The next will take place on 4 December.

New members are welcome and there are no auditions to join the choir.

It meets on Mondays in term time from 7.30-9pm at St Michael’s and All Angels Church. For details, call 01202 820941.

TO ADVERTISE IN VIEW FROM VERWOOD Call Russell: 01202 941466

ENERGISED BY SOLAR GRANT The Verwood Solar Farm Fund Group handed over £2,500 to Hillside Community First School on 23 June. The money, which forms part of a Community Fund Agreement between Second Generation Verwood Ltd and Verwood Town Council, will be put towards the costs of erecting a covered walkway from one of the mobile classrooms to the main school premises.

If you live in Verwood and would like to know more about the fund and grants available, contact Verwood Solar Farm Fund Group, c/o Verwood Town Council, Vicarage Road, Verwood, BH31 6DR or ring Sue on 07760 769431. The group is also looking for people to sit on the committee.

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in for a bite

The best exotic

INDIAN FOOD AL FRESCO

CINNAMON LOUNGE REVIEWED BY JANINE PULFORD

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in for a bite TEAMWORK: his team from right) and Alam (second

Mango Chicken

: PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE food Carol waits whilst the is being photographed

When the English summer triumphs, what better way to dine than outside watching the sun go down?

The decking area at Cinnamon Lounge is so inviting that even if it’s only a cool beer or a G&T and some Indian tapas you want, this unique restaurant, set in the depths of the tiny Dorset village of Woodlands can oblige.

Award-winning chef Alam Bodrul and his team not only produce some of the finest Indian food around, but do so in a sumptuous setting, with hospitality to match.

As well as offering exotic chef’s specials and traditional staff curries, you’ll spot all the usual favourites on the menu.

Meals are prepared fresh in the busy kitchen, which has a top hygiene rating of 5, so if you want more - or less - heat, just ask, and the chef will be happy to cater to your taste.

When Carol and I called in one Sunday evening for a meal, the restaurant was busy and food was brought out literally sizzling to the tables. The aromas soon had us picking our meals and rather than sticking to the standard curries, we decided to go for something much more adventurous.

With a G&T in hand, Carol chose a Lamb Tikka starter and my iced water with lemon looked equally demure as I selected Sobzi Puree, which was a combination of mixed vegetables cooked in bhuna sauce and wrapped in a pancake.

Portion sizes were ample considering we had already eaten three poppadams with a delicious assortment of house chutneys.

The pancake was very unusual and I couldn’t resist smothering it in fresh lemon. Carol praised her Lamb Tikka as “really delicious.”

Flavours zinged from the outset, setting us up for the main courses of King Prawn Sag Salom and Mango Chicken, which we agreed to share.

We also shared the pilau rice, bringal bhaji (aubergines) and coconut and chilli rice. The king prawns were more like baby lobsters and Alam told me they come from Bangladesh. They were cooked perfectly and melted in the mouth in a rich spinach sauce, flavoured with ground spices including star anise, cardamom, cinnamon and garlic. These intense flavours are a feature at Cinnamon Lounge, being typical ingredients of the popular staff curries.

Lovers of spinach will appreciate Sobzi Puree, as will those who prefer a milder heat.

The mango chicken more than made up for it though. Said to be prepared in a mild, creamy coconut sauce, it had a kick to it and pepped up the evening nicely. The sauce was really smooth and one of the most sublime I have tasted - Carol was struck by it too. Tender chicken strips mixed with mango was more than an engagement of flavours, it was a full-blown marriage.

Both rice dishes were superb. Light and fluffy. The coconut and chilli went well with the prawns and the pilau was paired beautifully with the chicken. The aubergine dish was rather greedy of us as we didn’t really need it, but it complemented the chicken and mango.

It didn’t pair quite so well with the prawn dish and I found a squirt of lemon was needed.

We ate almost everything - a disappointment, I am sure, for Carol’s husband, who was hoping that any leftovers would be taken home!

As for dessert, a chocolate orange bomb and mango kulfi might well have been our choices if we had room, but instead we enjoyed a Baileys on ice.

When dining at Cinnamon Lounge, don’t expect instant service unless you have pre-booked a takeaway. Food is prepared fresh and is well worth the wait. You won’t feel rushed or hurried in this restaurant, rather a valued customer who is given every opportunity to enjoy the complete dining experience.

Although the restaurant is remote, the delicious food and beautiful setting is worth the journey, parking is easy and there is plenty of it.

UNUSUAL STARTER: pancake-wrapped vegetables

A lunch time menu is also available and when the sun shines, you can enjoy your meal outside.

Monday night is Balti Night with a 3-course menu at £11.95 and Banquet Night is on Wednesday with 5 courses for £13.95.

The restaurant comfortably seats 76 and this increases to 120 for those wanting to book the whole restaurant for a buffet. And don’t forget that outdoor space, which will accommodate even more for those who like to eat al fresco.

For more feedback, visit tripadvisor.co.uk where you will find over 100 excellent reviews, and to book your table call 01202 820620.

SPINACH LOVERS’ DELIGHT; The editor with her King Prawn Sag Salom

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4DORSET front cover

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competition

Did you see the August issue of 4Dorset? If not, here is the front cover.

The artwork by Hannah Graham was chosen from the many stunning entries in the 4Dorset Art Competition, which was piloted with three local schools.

Judges were local artist Daniel Byrne and MAGS4DORSET’s design director Louis Pulford, who had a difficult decision to make.

They chose the winning painting of Wimborne Minster for its perspective and bold use of colour.

Editor, Janine Pulford said, “It was such a successful competition, we hope to run it again next year and open it up to more schools.”

2nd

Results: 1st Hannah Graham, Year 10, QE – Wimborne Minster.

Prize £50 and publication of artwork on the front cover of 4Dorset. Hannah’s school art department at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne receives £100.

2nd Tamara Qaddoura, Year 10, Talbot Heath, Bournemouth – Old Harry.

Prize £25.

3rd Rachel Lam, Year 10, Lower 5, Talbot Heath – Durdle Door. Prize £15.

1st

Merit: Jenny Stevens, Year 11, QE.

merit

All the students have had their paintings published in MAGS4DORSET’s high profile community magazines, 4Dorset and Viewpoint as well as online and on social media.

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Matty Sowinski Brown from Wimborne at Lake Titicaca

Dorset lad makes his Quest Overseas

TO MACHU PICCHU AND BEYOND

By Jasmine Watkiss

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To Choquequirao archaeological park

atty SowinskiBrown, originally from Merley, Wimborne, uprooted himself from suburban Dorset in 2014, moving to South America to become an expedition leader for Quest Overseas, an ethical gap year adventure travel company based in Brighton.

MAGS4DORSET chatted to Matty to find out how he began helping impoverished and disadvantaged Peruvian and Bolivian communities, as part of the inspirational Quest Overseas programme.

Matty, now 24, first heard about Quest Overseas when he was studying history at University College London. Disheartened by his degree and not enjoying university life, Matty felt he needed a change. After doing some research, he was drawn in and impressed by the Quest Overseas ethos.

He first volunteered with the organisation in Africa in 2012, which involved building sand dams to support local communities.

This project was a “breath of fresh air,” Matty said. He was hooked, and the experiences he had on the expedition helped him to get through university and complete the final year of his degree.

Returning home with new-found energy, Matty set about making himself employable as an expedition leader by obtaining a first aid qualification, giving gap year talks at schools, and harassing his future boss to give him a job with Quest Overseas.

A year later, Matty’s ambition was realised when he became an assistant leader in the jungles of Bolivia. He said, “I was given a month’s notice.

I missed my graduation ceremony, everything, but it didn’t matter. I haven’t looked back.”

Since then, the Dorset adventurer has led groups to Andean peaks, trekked to Machu Picchu 10 times, and run an animal centre in Bolivia (where he had his ear pierced by a night monkey – ouch). However, the projects he has loved best involved working to help disadvantaged kids from shantytown communities outside of Lima to stay away from the

Matty Sowinski Brown at the Salt Flats Bolivia

temptation of joining a gang.

Volunteers for Quest4Change, the charity portion of Quest Overseas, have built 150 houses in the area, provided a school building, and entertain the kids and their families with an extravaganza of music, dance and magic tricks every Sunday evening during the weeks of the projects.

Quest4Change works with local partner organisations on smallscale, grassroots projects, which target the specific causes of poverty and environmental degradation in particular communities. The fundraising and labour of Quest

Matty gets his hands dirty in the jungle

Overseas volunteers is the lifeblood of these projects. The charity’s overall aim is to train up, employ and empower as many locals as possible; a 19-yearold Peruvian boy, who has been brought up through the project, recently became an expeditions assistant.

Matty led a small team of volunteers on a demanding sevenday trek through the wilderness of an alternative Inca trail, bringing them face-to-face with not just the legendary Machu Picchu, but also her ‘rather underappreciated’ big brother Choquequirao.

As one of the more remote Incan ruins, only the truly adventurous attempt the trek to Choquequirao, which boasts an ethereal tranquillity no longer tangible in touristy Peru.

On the Quest Overseas website, Matty writes, ‘Strolling through a once-lost Incan city alone, with only the clouds above and the sound of the wind as your companion is really quite a special and mystical experience.’

This remote area of the lost Incan Empire attracts roughly 2,000 travellers every year – a stark contrast with overcrowded Machu Picchu’s 2,500 visitors a day!

Matty is now also a charity project manager for Quest Overseas, and currently lives in Colombia, always on the hunt for new adventures. His longsuffering Colombian girlfriend Susana has helped him to learn Spanish.

“I’ve done some fantastic things, a huge variety of things,” beamed Matty. It is obvious that he feels very lucky to be doing such worthwhile and life-changing work that benefits communities in countries less fortunate than our own.

To find out more about the Quest Overseas expedition to Choquequirao, read Matty’s article at www.questoverseas.com/choquequirao-the-lonely-machu-picchu, and for general information about Quest Overseas, head to www.questoverseas.com.

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A thrilling day out at the

Ringwood Pedal Car Grand Prix!

There was fierce competition as Ringwood Brewery British Pedal Car Grand Prix 2016 rolled into town last month.

Crowds turned out in force to enjoy the spectacle of 49 pedal cars being raced at full pelt through the streets of Ringwood.

There were two hair-raising races, and live race-counting technology

meant more fun and excitement as teams pushed harder to gain top positions.

Race director Jim Stride said: “This event wouldn’t happen without all the hard work of the committee, the helpers, and of course, the very important sponsors for the event and I’d like to thank them all. I’m looking forward to 2018.”

The results were as follows: MEN’S 1st Apollo Racing Team 2nd The Odd Balls 3rd Squeals on Wheels

WOMEN’S 1st Squeals on Wheels 2nd Lady Minii 3rd Here comes trouble

UNDER 17S 1st Inferno (67) 2nd The Crazy Frogs 3rd Inferno (71)

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Daniel Byrne: New Forest Artist

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or the first time, Daniel Byrne, a local artist, former cartoonist for the Daily Echo, and political cartoonist for the Mirror group, will be showing an array of fabulous landscapes, rarely seen portraits, caricatures, original cartoons, limited edition prints and illustrations from his bestselling range of books.

His exhibition will take place at Brockenhurst Village Hall, and is also being exhibited at Beaulieu Fine Arts, Manor House, Beaulieu, and at the Lyndhurst Museum.

Daniel’s inspiration springs from the surrounding areas of Ringwood where he lives and works. He paints mainly in oils, aiming to capture the essence of the lush woodland and

Fluora

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Artist Daniel in hs studio

A must-see exhibition of New Forest paintings, portraits, cartoons and caricatures

Portrait of Daisey

by Daniel Byrne

vegetation found deep in the heart of the New Forest.

His work has been displayed in numerous prestigious art societies, including The Royal Academy London, Royal Academy West of England, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Royal Portrait Society, the Society of Equestrian Artists. Locally, he has won best picture award and people’s choice in the Lymington Annual Open Art Competition.

His exhibition is open from 10am – 5pm on 20, 21, 27, 28 August, and Bank Holiday Monday on the 29 August. For more details, visit www.danielpaintings.co.uk

West Moors Bowling Club’s historic president’s day West Moors Memorial Bowling Club hosted the New Forest Bowling Association’s president’s day for the first time in its 66-year history.

The president of the NFBA, John Price, invited the chairman of the East Dorset District Council, Cllr David Shortell and Cllr Mrs Penny WMMBC vice president Alan Wells, Yeo of West Moors Parish NFBA president John Price, Cllr Mrs Council, along with past Yeo and Cllr David Shortell presidents and officials of the NFBA. WMMBC won the match against NFBA, which was followed by a dinner in the clubhouse.

Selected bring banks

TO BE REMOVED ACROSS DORSET The Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) is removing recycling banks for glass, plastic bottles, cans, paper and cardboard from 21 sites across the county from late July until 28 August.

Those affected in the Viewpoint area are: Allenview Road car park, Wimborne, BH21 1AS Morrisons car park, Chiltern Drive, Verwood, BH31 6UQ Tesco car park, Pennys Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH Find alternative recycling sites at www.recyclenow.com/local-recycling

New bridge in Wimborne to be constructed

Champions fore!

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onstruction of a footbridge over the River Allen, linking Crown Mead with Waitrose in Wimborne, is due to start in September.

The contract for the construction of the bridge has been awarded to Avon Construction Ltd, and installation is likely to be completed by mid-November 2016. The bridge will include steps down to the land on the Waitrose side as well as a ramp for disabled access and pushchairs.

Dominic White (left) scooped top silverware at Crane Valley Golf Club’s 2016 championships, with Richard Mannouch (right) coming home with the highest net score. Club captain Derek Baynes centre, said the standard was of the highest he has seen at the Verwood-based club.

Fordingbridge Junior School wins £5,000 to build dream outdoor space Elliotts, an independent supplier of building products, has announced the winner of its 2016 Schools Competition, which challenged school children in years three and four to design an outdoor living space for their school grounds.

Paul Cleary, sales director at Elliotts said: “I am delighted to announce Fordingbridge Junior School as the winner, with an excellent design that beat off some brilliant entries from schools all over the south of England.”

Fordingbridge Junior School will receive up to £5,000 worth of materials to build the

outdoor area, as well as help from New Forest Landscaping and Elliotts.

Fordingbridge Junior School’s winning entry described and visualised how their piece of ground could be transformed to benefit all their classmates, including those with additional Elliotts’ Paul Cleary (l) needs. with the winning school

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Land Rover BAR podium in 1st place. © Lloyd Images

Continued from front page in and around the area

SIR BEN RULES THE WAVES!

Ben Ainslie and his team Land Rover BAR pulled off the Portsmouth double in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series over the weekend of 23 and 24 July Emerging as overall winners, it was their second victory in Portsmouth following on from the team’s success in home waters in 2015, and their second event win in Oman in February.

Among tens of thousands of supporters cheering Ben and his crew on were The Duchess of Cambridge - Royal Patron to the team’s official charity, the 1851 Trust - accompanied by The Duke of Cambridge.

The royal couple watched the action from the water as Land Rover BAR thrilled the crowds on the final day of racing.

Ben Ainslie, skipper and team principal said it was great to have the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge present, “We are very proud of our British heritage and to have them here is very special. I also want to thank the fans for coming out in such great numbers and for cheering us on. It has been a great weekend all round.”

He stressed there’s a long way to go and a lot of hard work between now and the America’s Cup, but said, “It was real teamwork. These boats are really hard to handle on such a short course. The guys did an incredible job with the boat handling and that’s what really got us out of some of those tough situations.”

He also gave credit to those back at the base designing and building boats and components for the Cup next year.

Two days earlier, Admiral of the Royal Yacht Squadron HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited the base to spend time with Land Rover BAR’s technical and engineering teams.

“The event overall was awesome. I think it’s one of the best Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series © Meredith Andrews events. We had a Jimmy Spithill fantastic time and it was really great to see all the fans, especially the young kids, coming out and supporting all of the teams. Last but not least, this is probably the only time I’ve been to the UK and it hasn’t rained, so overall, a pretty good weekend!”

Jimmy Spithill, Skipper, ORACLE TEAM USA “It’s been super, super exciting.

Spectacular racing.” Genevieve Clark, London, and Berdien Fennema, Delft, Holland.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge cheer on Land Rover BAR. © Lloyd Images 2016

PORTSMOUTH AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES PORTSMOUTH RESULTS

“It was thrilling watching Ben win and we wish the team every success in the next events.” Steve and Vicki Tite, Dorset

Land Rover BAR – 82 ORACLE TEAM USA – 81 Softbank Team Japan – 69 Emirates Team New Zealand – 62 Groupama Team France – 58 Artemis Racing – 53

Sir Ben Ainslie celebrates the win with his crew. © ACEA 2016 Ricardo Pinto

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These points put Land Rover BAR into the lead in the World Series with a total of 367, just one point ahead of the current America’s Cup holder, ORACLE TEAM USA.

“It’s a great afternoon to be in Portsmouth.

We have always supported Ben and were here last year.” Tony and Lynn Higgins, Hereford.

Photos © Johngreygrey@me.com

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Legally Blonde The Musical, Bournemouth Pavilion Review by Liz Turner

OMG! Malibu Barbie came to life in what is another triumphant production from Bournemouth and Boscombe Light Opera Company

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he talented cast from this amateur company brought the stage of the Pavilion Theatre to life with energy, colour and song in Legally Blonde The Musical.

In the lead role of Elle Woods, Sarah Bayliss enchanted the audience with her vitality and beautiful voice, in her first appearance with BBLOC. Her perfect pink outfits and accessories added just the right amount of sweetness. Perhaps her portrayal of the character could have been a little more ditsy but otherwise an impressive performance.

Adam Mecklenburgh was convincing as Emmett, and with care and encouragement helped turn the pink princess into a legal eagle.

Sally Wheeler, playing Paulette, received some of the loudest applause. Her powerful voice meant that the quirky hairdresser often stole the scene.

A skipping sequence led by Heather Davis as Brooke was a highlight, with a six-strong team of skippers performing an amazing routine, while singing all the way through – brilliant!

The show featured two dogs; delivering the ‘aw’ factor, the well-trained pooches didn’t put a paw wrong.

The whole cast – a big cast at that – really supplied the wow-factor to the show.

There were a few missed notes, microphone problems and slow scene changes, but this is understandable on the first night.

Admittedly, some of the musical’s content seemed a little out of date: stereotyped lesbian and gay references were a bit cringe-worthy, but as this is an issue in the script and nothing to do with the performance, the less said about that the better.

Rachel Forsdike, who took on the role of Vivienne, deserves a special mention. She broke her leg during the dress rehearsal, but in true thespian spirit she made sure the show went on, appearing on stage with her foot in a boot and donning trousers instead of a skirt. You would never have known she had an injury. Talk about breaking a leg for luck!

British Museum chooses Poole for

MASTERPIECES EXHIBITION

Rembrandt’s ‘Asian Elephant’

The British Museum has chosen Poole Museum to host an exceptional exhibition of drawings by some of the world’s most famous artists ‘Lines of thought: Drawing from Michelangelo to now’ will include works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Picasso, Matisse and Hockney, amongst others.

The exhibition, supported by the Bridget Riley Art Foundation, explores drawing as an effective medium through which to express and represent an artist’s ideas. It aims to encourage the public to engage with their local and national drawing collections, to understand drawing,

and to inspire them to draw too. So, remember to bring a sketchbook, or ask at the museum for drawing materials, and let yourself be inspired.

The free exhibition runs from Saturday 3 September to Sunday 6 November 2016, after which time it will move to Hull and Belfast.

Poole Museum is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, and Sundays 12pm to 5pm.

Visit www.poolemuseum.co.uk for more information.

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what’s on

this month Until 4 September every Friday, 2-4pm

Monster Bounce every Friday, bounce like crazy. Children must wear socks.

Special café deals on production of your Monster Bounce receipt. The Hub, Verwood. Price £4.60, ages 4-12. Call 01202 828740

Until 4 September every Tuesday, 10-11.30am

Trampoline. Learn all the moves and routines to make you a top trampolinist.

Socks must be worn. Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre, Wimborne. Spaces limited. £5 per session. Ages 5-12.

01202 888208

Until 18 September

Summer reading challenge at Fordingbridge Library during the school holidays. Email fordingbridge.library@ hants.gov or call 0300 555 1387 for more information.

11-29 August

48th Annual Summer Exhibition of Ringwood Art Society. Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 1DW. Free entry, parking and wheelchair access. 10am–4.45pm Mon-Sat, 1–5pm Sun. www.ringwoodartsociety.org

15 August 4pm for 4.30pm Highcliffe Castle is inviting the public to an open event to find out more about an upcoming project and to become a Friend of Highcliffe Castle. To register, call 01425 278807.

18 August 11am-4pm

Bug and beastie day. St Catherine’s Hill, Christchurch. Grand opening of the previous night’s moth trap, minibeast safari, search for rare butterflies, and meet reptiles plus craft session.

Come for all or part of the day. Call Countryside Service 01425 470721 for details of where to meet.

20 August 11am-12 noon

Crab Craft Activity, Fordingbridge library.

01425 657524.

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

20 August 11am-3pm

Family activity day at Fryer Field off Bond Avenue in West Moors. Sport and fitness activities, classic car and bike show. Stalls £10 (free for charities) call Rachel Taylor on 07785 451834 or email rtaylor@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk.

20-21 August

Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, featuring Top Gear Stunt Team. www.beaulieusupercarweekend.co.uk or call 01590 612345

25-29 August

Great Dorset Steam Fair at Tarrant Hinton, DT11 8HX. Please note new dates this year. Advance tickets from www.gdsf.co.uk

27 August 1.30pm

West Moors Horticultural Society summer show, West Moors Memorial Hall, Station Road. 01202 871536

27 August 4pm

Wimborne in Bloom duck race. River Allen, Mill Lane to Rising Sun, East Street. 01202 888703

29 August 10am

The Dorset Plane Pull at Bournemouth Airport on August Bank Holiday Monday.

The 35,000kg Boeing 737 is being provided by local aviation firm European Skybus. Watch teams of 20+ attempt to pull the airliner a distance of 50 metres.

Team members still needed. Visit www.planepull.co.uk.

29 August 12noon-5.30pm Rotary Rustic Fayre, Potterne Park Verwood. Arena events, stalls, classic cars, boot sale and much more.

30 August 10.30am-1pm

Wild Brownsea: get up close to the amazing wildlife of Brownsea Island with DWT experts. Free event but normal entry charges apply for DWT reserve, National Trust landing fee & boat fares.

No need to book. 01202 709445

31 August 7.30pm

New Forest Jazz Workshop, Godshill Village Hall opposite the Fighting Cocks.

All levels of musicianship welcome. For details call Derek Ayling on 01425 650770 or email Hippotrain@btinternet.com

31 August 7.30pm Verwood Keyboard Society presents David Thomas playing a Roland Atelier at Verwood Hub. 01202 822936

1 September 12.30pm

Eat-and-meet lunch and quiz for anyone who is alone and would enjoy some lunchtime company. Royal British Legion Ferndown Club, Church Road. Members £3, non-members £6. In association with Douch & Son. To book call 01202 877706 or email admin@rblferndown.org

3-4 September 8.30am-6pm

Dorset County Show, Dorchester Showground DT2 7SD. £16 entry, under 16 free. dorsetcounty.ticketsrv.co.uk

3-4 September

Beaulieu Autojumble. www.internationalautojumble.co.uk

3 September-6 November

‘Lines of thought: Drawing from Michelangelo to now’ at Poole Museum.

70 works from British Museum by artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Picasso.

Open daily. Free admission. www.poolemuseum.co.uk

4 September 11am-4.30pm

RSPCA Ashley Heath Fun Dog Show and Craft Fair, Horton Road, near Ringwood, BH24 2ET. Contact Sheila or Gaynor at ashleyheath@rspca.org.uk or 0300 123 0749.

6 September 10am-12 noon Community First New Forest event at Fordingbridge Library. Aims to improve quality of life for people and communities in the New Forest and surrounding area. 0300 555 1387

7 September 12-2.30pm

Dorset Women In Business (DWIB) networking lunch at the Cosy Club, Bournemouth, including a talk by Jo Huey. Tickets cost £15 plus booking fee.

For more information visit www.dwib. co.uk/events-2

7 September 12.15pm

Ferndown Probus Club meets at Dudsbury Golf Club, Ferndown for lunch followed by talk on ‘Upton House’.

01202 875757

8-10 September 10am-6pm

‘Around the World in Flowers’ flower festival, Richmond Hill St Andrew’s URC, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. £3.50. In aid of diabetes locally and church restoration fund. 01202 575753

8 September 7.30pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society, ‘Life and Gardens of Paris’ by Martin Catford. Community Learning and Resource Centre, 41- 44 King Street.

Wimborne, 01202 887006

10 September 1pm, walk at 2pm

Event to raise awareness of dementia plus a sponsored Memory Walk at 2pm around the lake in Poole Park to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Open to everyone and organised by student nurse Meg Austin from The Aldbury, a Colten Care home. Meet near the Ark. For more details contact Meg Austin on 07713 174639

10-25 September 10am-5pm

The Woodlanders, 2016: New Forest Artists and New Forest Woodcarvers 26th exhibition in Burley village, Hampshire. Artists will be working in the hall, and are happy to chat about their work and their individual approaches.

Admission is 50p, which will go to support Diabetes UK.

13 September 11.30am-12 noon

Police drop in, Fordingbridge Library.

0300 555 1387

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Celebrating a summer of sport at Honeybrook Farm

ITION M P ET

Judie Tzuke at The Barrington Theatre Judie Tzuke, Songs & Stories is an intimate, acoustic evening of old favourites, new songs and tales from across her life and career.

An English singer-songwriter, Judie is best known for her 1979 hit Stay With Me Till Dawn, which reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart. her success as a solo artist began in 1977, when she signed to Elton John’s label The Rocket Record Company.

Judie’s songwriting encompasses the genres of pop rock, folk pop, and soft rock.

MAGS4DORSET has teamed up with the Barrington Theatre, Ferndown to offer readers a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Judie Tzuke make music on Saturday 1 October at 7.30pm.

TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING, ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:

With 2016 set to be a summer of sport, the animals at Honeybrook want to muscle in on the action. Alongside the usual farm programme, visitors can enjoy a variety of competitive displays from the marvellous menagerie. From sheep, pig and duck racing to goat agility, Honeybrook has got it covered with their all-new Animal Olympics until 21 August. You’ll be issued with a “just for fun” race programme on arrival and have the chance to guess the winners in each heat. Fun for all the family, kids and big kids alike.

If it’s wildlife you’re into, during the summer holiday, Honeybrook is running Wild Skills courses every Wednesday, a Forest School every Friday, nature walks, and much more.

See the website for more details: www.honeybrook.org.

Limited places available for Wild Skills and Forest School – telephone 01202 881120 or email info@honeybrook.org to secure a place. Honeybrook Farm is open every day during the summer holidays from 10am – 5pm, until 4 September.

CELEBRATION!

The Regent Centre, Christchurch is celebrating news that TripAdvisor has awarded the centre a Certificate of Excellence for the second year running.

This has been made possible by the consistently high level of outstanding ratings and reviews posted on TripAdvisor by the centre’s customers who have enjoyed excellent entertainment and service throughout the year.

What was the name of Judie’s debut album, released in 1979?

Enter online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your entry to: Judie Tzuke, MAGS4DORSET, 1st Floor King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EN. Closing date is 5 September. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees at the Barrington Theatre and Pulford Publicity Ltd are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

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2016

LARMER TREE

‘BEST EVER’

“This was without a shadow of a doubt the best Larmer Tree Festival in the 26 years since its birth in 1990,” said James Shepard, festival Caro Emerald founder and director. © Chris Stanbury Taking place over five days in July there was music, comedy, arts, street theatre and more. Set against a backdrop of blue skies and sunshine, audiences enjoyed over 70 music acts including Jamie Cullum, Tom Odell, The Stranglers, Jack Savoretti and Caro Emerald.

Further musical highlights were Bare Jams, Kefaya and Samuel Jack, whilst Kate Adie and punk poet Dr John Cooper Clarke topped the bill of the literary talks.

The comedy programme was extended to include daytime previews of some of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s finest, meanwhile the late-night comedy included headliners Mark Steel, Paul Foot and Aussie comic Sam Simmons.

Next year’s festival is already being planned so save the dates: 12-16 July.

Audience © Mike Hall

Discover Kingston Lacy

This summer, discover the life and times of William John Bankes at Kingston Lacy.

William was a great explorer and during his life he collected many beautiful and amazing artefacts, and visited countries throughout Europe and the Middle East, which inspired a lifelong interest in tortoises. Start your own adventure with the Kingston Lacy summer trail, craft and activities sessions and visit four tortoises, which have been reinstated on the estate after 150 years. Open daily from 10am.

For more information, visit the website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy.

REMEMBER:

NEW DATES for Great Dorset Steam Fair

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ow in its 48th year, the Great Dorset Steam Fair will be taking place during August Bank Holiday weekend instead of the week after, which will allow more families to attend.

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The impressive show with a sea of marquees and attractions will welcome visitors from 25–29 August (Thursday to Monday).

A typically British event, it welcomes over 200,000 visitors each year from the UK and all over the world. Whether you’re a steam

engine enthusiast, heavy horse fan, avid camper, music fan or collector, there will be something for you at the GDSF. Head for Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford, then follow everyone else, or visit www.gdsf.co.uk for more details.

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The Barrington Theatre celebrates 30 years serving the community When she opened the Barrington Centre in July 1986, Princess Margaret toured the building with a cream horn in one hand and a cup in the other. Perhaps not the level of formality you’d expect from royalty, but her relaxed mood may symbolise why the theatre is so successful.

No airs and graces, the Barrington is a home away from home, open to everyone from celebrities to local singers and toddlers to ballroom dancers.

The centre has evolved with time; an extension built in August 1996 added a studio, conference room and meeting space, and it became the Barrington Theatre.

Nowadays, the Barrington includes a cinema, soft play area, and is home to the town council and neighbourhood policing team. Over 30 groups and societies are affiliated with it, and Penny’s Patches, ballroom dancing, the art society, stamp club and Ferndown Drama Group have been there since the beginning.

Ferndown Phoenix Musical Society is celebrating its own 30th anniversary

alongside the Barrington’s with a production of Oliver! this month.

The Barrington’s occupancy has increased since General Manager Andy Bryant started the job two years ago. Andy said: “The building is open seven days a week and there really is something for everyone.”

In the future, Andy would like the centre to become independent from the council, and to turn it into a fullblown arts centre and contemporary music venue. With Andy and his optimistic team on a mission to make the Barrington’s future bright, it seems that these first 30 years are just the beginning.

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Verwood’s rustic Bank Holiday extravaganza

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or a great family day out on August Bank Holiday Monday, visit the Rustic Fayre in Verwood.

It’s one of the main highlights in the town’s calendar, and will once again provide a great afternoon filled with plenty of entertainment for the whole family.

Organised by Verwood Rotary Club there will be all sorts of exciting things to see, from dog agility and terrier racing to a falconry display, Tae Kwon-Do and a tug of war, as well as a chance to ‘beat the goalie.’

There will be music, a bar, barbecue and café and Potterne Park will be packed with stalls, classic cars, a craft tent and other activities, ending with a corporate duck race down the river. If the weather holds good, there’s the promise of a Battle of Britain fly-past.

Chairman of the organising committee, ‘Rusty’ Vern Harris said, “Once again the event will be opened by royalty; Verwood’s carnival queen and her princesses have agreed to do the honours in kicking off a funfilled but relaxing afternoon’s entertainment.

Come and join us from noon until about five-ish.”

This will be the 23rd Rustic Fayre and over the years an impressive £150k has been raised for good causes.

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Gravel Hill closed for road improvements A £3.9 MILLION SCHEME OF MAJOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ON A SECTION OF THE A349 AT GRAVEL HILL IN POOLE HAS STARTED

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The major works being carried out include strengthening the embankment, widening the footway to create a shared footway/cycleway, improving the Gravel Hill and Queen Anne Drive junction and improving the highway drainage that runs underneath Gravel Hill.

Gravel Hill, from Queen Anne’s Drive to Arrowsmith Road, is closed to all traffic, except cyclists and pedestrians, for four months until November, although the work could continue up until the end of January 2017. The operation started on 24 July.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow more time for their journeys while the road remains closed. Temporary traffic signals have been installed at the junction of Arrowsmith Road and Magna Road to help the traffic flow. In addition, advanced signs are in place on the A31 to advise drivers approaching Poole.

A fully signposted local diversion route is in place via Darby’s Corner, Canford Heath Road, Ringwood Road, Bear Cross roundabout, Magna Road and Queen Anne Drive. Arrowsmith Road will be open to local traffic, with the existing 7.5 tonne weight restriction remaining in place, and a temporary 30mph speed limit.

Access for Gravel Hill residents, pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained and a temporary timetable for No 3, 4 and 32 bus services will be operating.

Locals are invited to consider car sharing (visit www.carasharedorset.com for information), or choosing to walk or cycle when possible.

To keep up to date on progress visit poole.gov.uk/ GravelHill

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Be sure to clock this motoring crime when buying second-hand cars

Car ‘clocking’, the practice of rewinding a car’s mileage reading, is on the rise. An easy way for unscrupulous traders to make money, a car’s value can increase up to £10,000 by reducing its mileage. Clocking is achieved by plugging a digital device into the electronics, which winds the clock back.

A Warwickshire car dealer was recently jailed for 12 months after admitting to clocking cars, and his mechanic received six months for forging MOT certificates. These days, cars that have been clocked are more likely to be found on auction websites, social media and small ads.

This includes websites such as as eBay, Facebook and Gumtree.

The average car travels 10,000 miles a year, so if a car looks like it has more wear-and-tear than expected, it may have been clocked. When buying a second-hand car, look out for chipped paintwork, which may indicate lots of motorway driving, and worn pedals or steering wheel, which could suggest heavy use. Remember, it is likely that the car’s paperwork will also be incorrect if you find your second-hand car has been clocked.

Checking a vehicle’s service record and MOT history can help determine genuine mileage. Check MOTs online at www.gov.uk/check-mot-history. The DVLA stores vehicle information; visit www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-fromdvla.

Trading Standards-approved car retailers display the ‘Buy with Confidence’ logo, and are listed at www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk. Call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06 for advice on buying a second-hand car or to report something to Trading Standards.

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s y a d n e d l o g of the INTERNATIONAL AUTOJUMBLE The International Autojumble, Beaulieu’s most famous event, will celebrate its 50th year on September 3 and 4 with a special display to mark its half-century.

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50-page commemorative booklet sharing event-goers’ stories, pictures, and memorabilia from the five decades of Beaulieu’s International Autojumbles, will be given to this year’s exhibitors and put on sale for visitors. These motoring memories will be displayed in the Corporate Marquee at the event, along with an unusual collection of cars.

The National Motor Museum’s former director, Michael Ware, originally coined the

word ‘autojumble’ when the event began, and the word was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2003.

This year, the 2,000 available stand spaces are much in demand.

The array of stands will offer a treasure trove of motoring parts, accessories, automobilia, literature, tools and clothing, and there will be a special award for the best goldthemed stand.

For more details, visit www.internationalautojumble.co.uk.

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ASK THE EXPERT

Q. What are searches, will they take long to receive, and do I really need them?

A. Searches are an integral and important part of the conveyancing process. Made by the buyer’s solicitor, they are a series of checks of the various statutory bodies that maintain public records pertaining to the UK property stock, both residential and commercial.

TYPES OF SEARCHES: •

Local searches are commissioned from the local authority, and are concerned with planning issues and major changes to the area’s infrastructure.

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Specialised and environmental searches are important in areas liable to flooding, or where there are old coalmines, for example.

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Water and drainage searches deal with water and drainage supplies to a property.

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Land Registry searches provide all necessary ownership information about a property, and also check for any outstanding debts, or any matters affecting the owner’s right or ability to legally transfer ownership.

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There are also other searches that address specific issues such as Radon Gas or Chancel Repair liability.

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Normally, searches are paid for upfront, costing around £300. Remember, even on a no-sale, no-fee basis, you will lose this money if the purchase falls through.

Nolan Irving

Some solicitors/ conveyancing firms, like those used by Irving and Sons, offer a Search Guarantee. This protects buyers who have paid for searches if a purchase doesn’t proceed, enabling new searches completely free of charge for a later successful purchase.

The process timescale can also vary greatly. Time taken to process local authority searches can vary from less than a week to well over a month, as some local authorities may be too short-staffed to handle enquiries quickly. Searches can also be delayed if a solicitor, particularly one not offering a Search Guarantee, holds off commissioning searches until their client has received a firm mortgage offer, adding weeks to the overall transaction.

To minimise the risk of delays and incurring costs, ensure you use a solicitor/conveyancer who operates not only on a no-sale, no-fee basis, but also offers a Search Guarantee.

Universal Credit disadvantages poorest tenants, says DWP Housing Partnership

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he Universal Credit (UC) system, which replaced means-tested benefits and tax credits, is causing people to be unnecessarily evicted, according to DWP Housing Partnership, Dorset’s biggest private landlord.

Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith announced UC in 2010, stating that the reform was designed to bring “fairness and simplicity” to the social security system.

But DWP says that in reality, it has caused its poorest tenants to suffer.

The system gives tenants a UC housing amount so they can pay the rent themselves – allegedly helping them to take control of their own finances. The Department of Work and Pensions then pay landlords directly if a tenant falls behind. However, delays are so long that people are being evicted.

DWP manager, Dave Phillips, explains: “If a tenant falls behind in their rent, we send in our rent and support teams to try and help.

After two months of non-payment, we can apply for an Alternative Payment Arrangement, so the Job Centre pays the rent directly to us.

But the Job Centre can take many months organising this, by which time there are huge arrears, and ultimately we have to evict.

“At the moment, only single claimants are involved, but families will be included next year, and by 2020, everyone that has a claim will be on the system… it looks like it will only get worse.”

Sun-cream

Facing New

The British Horse Society (BHS) is warning of a rise in numbers of horses suffering from sunburn caused by strong UV rays.

Animal Health and Welfare Officers must always expect the unexpected

CHALLENGES

YOUR STEED The charity is urgently advising owners, to make sure their horses have shade, water and suntan lotion on during the hot summer weather.

Much like pale-skinned and fair-haired humans, horses with pale, flesh-coloured skin and grey or white fur are particularly at risk of burning.

Lee Hackett, BHS Director of Policy, said: “Anybody who has been burnt on holiday knows how much it hurts. Our message is simple: horses need suntan cream and shade too. Owners need to be extra vigilant during heat waves.

“Their muzzles are very sensitive to the sun, so ensure sun cream is applied liberally around that area.

“If you see a horse in pain or suffering from the sun, please do call our welfare team or an animal rescue charity like the RSPCA.” The BHS advise that human sun protection is adequate. Waterproof, high

factor SPF creams are recommended (kids’ sun block works well) and should be applied regularly throughout the day.

Horses that do get burnt can be treated with aloe vera or aftersun lotion, but a vet should treat extreme cases.

Our work changed overnight when Foot and Mouth broke out in 2001. Suddenly, farms were off-limits, even to us, except in an emergency. Our work became high profile, and farmers relied on us to issue movement licences for the transport of livestock. Lately, local authorities have suffered major cuts, causing a significant reduction in animal health teams nationwide. This is a real concern; if another disease were to break out, how would we manage? In Dorset, Trading Standards has had the foresight to maintain our small, dedicated team, and the Food Standards Agency currently provides additional funding for feed hygiene checks. Our officers inspect livestock medical records, and ensure animals have clean accommodation and access to water. We also monitor feed hygiene requirements, and verify the labelling, marketing and use of feed.

We all want confidence in the food we buy, and our work helps to ensure this.

Christine and Karen

Animal Health (Dorset) For further information, contact 01305 224475, or visit Dorsetforyou.com and follow the links to Trading Standards animal health.

FREEADS Proceed with caution when buying privately. MAGS4DORSET cannot accept any liablity for transactions carried out as a result of responding to these freeads.

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64k, SORN’d, needs MOT and service. Nice condition. £596 ono. Kinson. 01202 573474.

Alba twin deck, 33/45 rpm, stereo midi system, FM/MW, cassette with pair of speaker boxes. New. £30. Tuckton/Southbourne. 01202 433688 Travel cot, Mamas and Papas. £20. Ringwood.

01425 471682 Tents, Vango 300 Theta 3-man tent. Cost £89.99. Bargain £45 ono. Pop-up 2-man tent.

Cost £49.99. Now £25 ono. Both only used twice and can be seen put up. Stapehill. 01202 848686

Fireside chairs, two, teak, re-covered, very comfortable, in good condition. Seat depth and width 50cm. Smoke free home. £20 each.

Two gate leg tables, teak, fully extended 138 x 76cm. £15 each. West Moors. 01202 893713 Yamaha keyboard, PSS 390, 49 keys, adapter, stand. £10. Cosyfeet slippers, ladies Olivia style, size 7, washable, wine floral. Never taken from box. £12. Verwood. 01202 820637 1950s records, 78rpm, church music, mainly choral, 24 in black case. Offers. New Milton.

01425 623588 Electric strimmer, Bosch 262L, spare cutting spool. Unused gift. £18. Verwood. 01202 827563 Solid dark wood dressing table with large attached mirror. Two drawers, gold detailing.

Comes with matching stool. Excellent condition. £170 ONO. West Moors 01202 893666

Freezer, stand-alone. White, 4 drawers. Good condition. £40. West Moors, 01202 893666.

Greenhouse, new, PVC, and metal poles, 5ft X 6.5ft X 7ft tall. £6 for quick sale. Bournemouth, 01202 389756 Leather riding boots, size 10. Excellent condition. £75. Fordingbridge, 01425 652035 Blue interlocking tiles, 16. Rot and waterproof, suitable workshop or caravan awning, 60x60cm. £50. Fordingbridge, 01425 652035 Ladies Cosyfeet shoes, size 8, extra wide, Velcro fastening, in mulberry colour, new condition. £30. Fordingbridge area, 07799 098881 Olympus X-775 digital camera plus accessories. £8 ONO. Small pocket binoculars in case – as new. £8.50 ONO. Wimborne, 01202 886611.

Selection of violins, range of sizes and qualities. Perfect to get the kids started playing a musical instrument. All come with cases. Sold by professional music teachers. West Moors.

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