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Volume 42, Issue 3

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Two U-turns favour Future Dorset merger plan, but Christchurch says “no” At the end of last year, Dorset appeared to come a step nearer to reducing its nine councils to two in a major cost-saving reorganisation. In U-turns last month, councillors of Purbeck District Council and East Dorset District Council, two of three authorities that were opposed to council reorganisation, withdrew their opposition to the Future Dorset proposal. But Christchurch, the third council to originally oppose the reorganisation has said “no” to merging with Bournemouth and Poole as part of the proposal. See report on page 34

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VIEWPOINT Volume 42 • Issue 3 • January 2018

Happy New Year!

There was some exciting news in the office just before Christmas when our account manager Mark Beechey surprised his partner Kirstie with a marriage proposal. The pair were taking part in the White Star Running Group’s notoriously muddy Bovington half marathon race on Sunday, 17 December. Mark and Kirstie ran it together but just before the end, Mark sprinted to the finish line. To Kirstie’s suprise, when she came around the corner, she found him on one knee with a ring in his hand. Another competitor caught the whole thing on GoPro and posted it on White Star Running Group’s Facebook page. It attracted hundreds of likes and swathes of congratulatory messages when everyone discovered that Kirstie said “yes.” Rumour had it that it was the last White Star event to be held at Bovington, but Mark and Kirstie made it a memorable one. As for Christmas, we had a lovely family time, and I hope you did too. Our dinner was cooked by chef Ben, who bought most of the food (other than veg) from Webb’s Butchers in West Moors. As well as a three-bird roast, this included stuffing, turkey stock, homemade Christmas pudding, cranberry sauce, and a delicious boiled ham for tea. Thank you Lou and Alex from Webb’s for a very tasty Christmas. Louis took himself off to Arizona for the festive season and chose to cook his turkey from frozen, but that’s another story. Enjoy the magazine and stick to your new year’s resolution, whatever it may be.

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Attempted robbery in Ferndown

Family tribute to Bethan Colebourn

Two women were threatened in Ferndown on 9 December at around 8pm as they walked along Ringwood Road near to the White Heather pub. A couple of men, one of whom appeared drunk, demanded a handbag from one of the women. He made threats to harm her with a knife, although no weapon was seen. She refused to give him her bag and she and her friend – both aged in their 20s – continued on their way and called the police. The men were described as white and in their 20s. One was said to be of medium build, 5’9” tall, with a scruffy beard and wearing a grey tracksuit, short dark-coloured hooded top and trainers. The other was described as 5’6” tall with a short beard, and wearing a grey tracksuit and black coat.

The family of three-year-old Bethan Colebourn from Fordingbridge, who died on 19 October, has paid tribute to her saying, “Family and friends are devastated at our tragic loss. “Bethan brought so much happiness and joy to so many people’s lives. “Bethan was a fun-loving, adventurous and caring young girl who will be dearly missed. “She will be in our hearts and minds

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forever.”   Her funeral took place on 6 December. The 35-year-old woman arrested in connection with Bethan’s death was released under investigation.

Impact of Operation Dragoon

peration Dragoon is Dorset Police’s direct response to identifying and dealing with risk drivers; including those driving under the influence of drink or drugs or driving illegally or inappropriately, and who pose a serious risk to themselves as well as putting innocent drivers’ lives at risk. Op Dragoon identified 525 individuals as presenting a risk on Dorset’s roads in its first 12 months (since September 2016). 97 of these higher risk offenders have been stopped; 95 vehicles have been seized and 65 individuals have been arrested. Two prolific offenders recently received suspended prison sentences and driving bans for continuing to flout the law: Owen Hughes, 24 from Poundbury and 22-year-

old Jordan Keeble from West Parley. Keeble continued to drive in Ferndown, Bournemouth and Poole even after being declared a high-risk driver. Since September 2016, he has been dealt with in court five times for driving with no insurance, driving while disqualified, speeding, driving while using a mobile phone, driving without an MOT and failing to respond to a notice of intended prosecution. He has now been disqualified from driving for two years, handed a four-week curfew between 9pm and 7am, handed a six-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months, ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work, fined £3,552 with court costs, and had 24 penalty points placed on his licence.

If you know of anyone committing a driving offence, call 101 urgently, or 999 for a crime in progress.

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Death of former Ferndown councillor

Heatherlands project delayed The scheme to refurbish the Heatherlands Community Centre has been delayed. It is anticipated that work will now begin in May 2018. Information boards will be installed outside the centre to give updates throughout the project. Julie Robinson, ward councillor for Ferndown Central, East Dorset District Council, said, “It is unfortunate that this project has been delayed but I believe the long-term benefits the new facilities will have for our residents will be worth waiting for.”

Official photo of Queenie in 1988 after she became Lord Mayor of Oxford

Mrs Queenie Comfort, a former councillor of Ferndown, died suddenly at The Horton Hospital, Banbury from heart failure on 13 December 2017. She was 88. Born in Bournemouth on 3 November 1929 and christened Nellie Dorothy Allen, she was affectionately known as “Queenie” from childhood. A hardworking girl, she was awarded a scholarship to a private school and later attended teachers’ training college. Her first teaching post was at Pinelands Preparatory School in Bournemouth. In 1953, Queenie married Roy David Whorley (known as John) and had a son two years later. The family moved to Gosport, Basingstoke then Oxford. With a growing interest in local politics, a significant part of Queenie’s adult life was connected to her various local political roles. She became a city and county councillor in Oxford, and was also a past Sheriff and former Lord Mayor of Oxford. Following a divorce, she remarried and moved to Ferndown in 1994 with John Bailey Comfort. Queenie resumed her local council involvement in East Dorset after his death in 1996, and represented Ferndown for almost 20 years, becoming town mayor in 2009/10. She supported a number of charities including the local Age UK branch and spent a lot of time assisting at the Barrington Centre, which was her charity of the year when she was mayor. She stood down from Ferndown Town Council in May 2015 due to ill health. Queenie is survived by her son David and several grandchildren. Her funeral was held in Banbury on 16 January.

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Myth busting - “Common Law Marriage” means nothing in law! Colin Mitchell, Family Solicitor, Harold G Walker Solicitors There are about 3.3 million unmarried couples living together in the UK. That is about 1 family in 5. There are many reasons for choosing not to get married, but many unmarried couples do not realise that they are leaving themselves in a precarious financial position. Many mistakenly believe that if a couple lives together for long enough, or after they have had children together, that they will each automatically have the same legal rights and responsibilities as a married couple if they later split up, or one of them dies without leaving a will. Whilst unmarried parents do have legal and financial obligations towards any child they have together, the same does not apply between the parents themselves. For example, if one parent, often the mother, has

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given up or reduced work to raise their child, that parent is not entitled to any financial support from their partner to make up for this sacrifice. This means the child’s primary carer could be left with no financial security, without a home and with no access to a pension or savings. The steps that a cohabiting couple can take to guard themselves against these problems (other than getting married) include: • Make a Cohabitation Agreement, which can record the couple’s intentions concerning property and other financial support for their children if they separate. • Make a Declaration of Trust to record how the equity in a property, such as the family home, should be shared – even if financial contributions to the purchase or mortgage payments are not equal. • Make a will – this can record how financial support will be provided to the survivor on the death of their partner. For further information and to arrange an initial free half-hour meeting with one of our specialist family lawyers, please contact our Family Team by calling any of Harold G Walker’s offices. This column is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice.

Roaring race night

Port tasting

Some 50 or so eager punters enjoyed Wimborne and Ferndown Lions club’s latest fundraising event held at the Royal British Legion in Ferndown last month. The race night involved watching eight races and either ‘buying a horse’ or betting on the tote. Every race was sponsored by local businesses or organisations and the club would like to thank all sponsors for their support. The evening was managed and controlled by Nigel Hodder from Blandford Lions Club and resulted in a profit of £585 to go to Lions’ charities.

Enjoy a unique opportunity with the experts tasting six selected ports and learning more about their provenance. This exclusive event is in partnership with Fordingbridge-based Vintage Wine & Port and will be held on 2 March at Avonway on Shaftesbury Street. Tickets £12, early bird discount if booked by 5 February is £10. For more details call 01425 652706.

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below the water surface and you can catch a seal snoring, an otter performing a perfect wheel, and hydra (only a few millimetres long) in vibrant and sharp focus. For me the Grumpy Mountain Hare by David Walker melted my heart, but I am sure everyone will have a different favourite to embrace. The book is not only one to proudly display on your coffee table, but if you have a love of nature, or are an artist seeking inspiration, you are sure to cherish this incredible volume of the British Wildlife Photography Awards.

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What will auto enrolment look like in 2018 and beyond?

Daniel Parkin

2018 will see two major events regarding auto enrolment. Firstly, by February, companies of all sizes will have reached their staging date and would have had to automatically enrol their workforce – any new company formations who pay their staff via PAYE will have to set up a pension scheme immediately to enrol their staff. Secondly, both employer and employee will see increases from the minimum contribution levels that many companies used at the beginning via the staged contribution

scheme. Currently, the minimum contribution levels consist of a 2% contribution, that being 1% from the employer and 1% from the employee. From 5 April, the minimum contributions will be 5% and will consist of a 2% contribution from the employer and a 3% contribution from the employee. The Government will need to ensure that all pension providers work with employers to ensure that all staff are prepared in advance for the potential threefold increase in their contributions.

Regular MP scandals, resignations and an unexpected general election in 2017 has meant numerous minister reshuffles, one of which was a newly appointed Pensions Minister, Guy Opperman, who replaced Richard Harrington in the summer after only a year in the post himself. Hopefully, Mr Opperman will stay a little longer and oversee the challenges auto enrolment will face in the future. Many employers that staged in 2015 will also have their first experience of re-enrolment during 2018. Re-enrolment is a three yearly cyclical process where an employer must re-enrol certain eligible jobholders back into an automatic enrolment scheme. If an employee has chosen to opt out of the scheme or ceased membership, the employer has the duty to re-assess them every three years. If these employees are eligible then they must be re-enrolled into the scheme. And then we had the Department of Work & Pensions publish their Auto Enrolment Review 2017 and among their proposals they have confirmed that the lower age criteria will be reduced from 22 to 18. The review also plans to have pension contributions calculated from the first pound earned rather than the current lower earnings limit of £5,876, effectively removing the ‘Entitled Worker’ category. However, these reforms are not expected to be brought in until the mid2020s, which many in the industry feel is too slow.

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

Learn life-saving skills Ferndown St John Ambulance is inviting youngsters aged 7-10 to join the Badgers section and learn first aid and other life saving skills. The Badgers meet at Longham United Reformed Church (beside the roundabout opposite Haskins) on Tuesday evening from 6pm to 7.15pm term time only. St John Ambulance is a uniformed organisation bringing care into the community by offering training and expertise. For more details contact Paula Penny Unit Manager on 07522432228 or paula.penny@ sja.org.uk.

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Children’s carols bring joy Children’s voices spread Christmas cheer among appreciative residents at a Dorset residential and nursing home last month. Thirty singers aged eight and nine from St Mary’s First School in West Moors brought their nativity-themed repertoire to nearby Brook View. The Year Four choir sang festive favourites including Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. After their performance, they spent time chatting with residents including Elizabeth Dockree and 100-year-old Esme Bannister. Elizabeth said, “I loved seeing their little faces and hearing them sing. It was just lovely and brought us a lot of pleasure.” Class teacher and school deputy head Mark White said, “The experience of singing in front of older people helps give

Children from St Mary’s First School in West Moors on their visit to Brook View care home

the children confidence and they have a lot of fun doing it.” Family-owned Colten Care, which runs Brook View, actively encourages school visits at its homes as a way of bringing different generations together.

Television documentary to be filmed in Bournemouth needs your help

n Tuesday 12 November 2002 the life of one family in Bournemouth changed forever. Single mum Heather Barnett was brutally murdered by her Italian neighbour, Danilo Restivo. A local television company would now like to get in touch with anyone who has a personal story related to this tragic incident. Did you know Danilo Restivo as a neighbour? Did you maybe serve him in a local shop? Was he one of your work

colleagues? Did you have suspicions about this man long before he committed this appalling crime? If you would like to tell your personal story please get in touch with the programme’s researcher on maggie@ monsterfilms.net or call 07734 919648 – Maggie has said all contact will be treated with confidentiality, and sensitivity. Murder by the Sea is due to start filming in spring, 2018.

Christmas card from No 10 When Prime Minister, Theresa May, heard how hard a young Dorset fundraiser has been working for RNLI Poole Lifeboat Station, she sent him a Christmas card. Ben Gregory has been fundraising for the lifeboat station since he was seven years old and when the Prime Minister heard what an amazing young man he is, she took time out of the busy Brexit negotiations to send him a card. Although only 13 years old, Ben Gregory has raised a mammoth £940 over the last six years. His fundraising started when he was only seven and he

completed a sponsored bike ride from pier to pier, which raised £230. This was followed by another bike ride and then a sponsored swim. His most recent challenge was another sponsored swim when Ben completed 100 lengths raising £260. The seasoned fundraiser had trained hard for this challenge as he was determined to raise

money that will enable the volunteers at Poole Lifeboat Station to help save lives at sea. A pupil at Carter Community School in Poole, Ben is going to continue with his swimming and is thinking of becoming a lifeguard. He is currently volunteering for the RNLI for one of his commitments towards his Duke of Edinburgh bronze award.

Sentenced for damaging car A man has been sentenced after causing criminal damage to a car at St Ives near Ringwood, which he claimed he was interested in buying. Onica Vaduva, 20, from Enfield in London, pleaded guilty at Poole Magistrates’ Court on 8 December 2017 to causing criminal damage to property valued under £5,000. He was given a three-month sentence suspended for one year and ordered to pay the victim £1,024 in compensation.  Three men arrived at an address in St Ives to buy a secondhand car advertised on Gumtree. The men distracted the seller, while Vaduva poured oil into the coolant system. They then pointed out a fault and offered to buy the car for a reduced amount, despite there being nothing wrong with it.  The victim took down the offenders’ number plate, which resulted in all three men, including Vaduva, being arrested. The other two were released without charge. Investigation officer Adam Carter, of Weymouth CID praised the quick-thinking actions of the victim who took down the number plate.

Monte Carlo Murders The annual murder mystery evening organised by Fordingbridge Twinning Association will take place at 7.30pm on 3 February, at St Mary’s Church Hall, in Old Fordingbridge. ‘The Monte Carlo Murders’ is set on 15 May 1951 (so the audience may dress accordingly). The body of a beautiful woman has been found on a private beach in Monte Carlo. The beach can only be reached through the palace of Prince Reynard, so when the police conclude that there has been foul play, suspicion is bound to fall on the prince and at least one of his glamorous houseguests. Volunteer actors are welcome to add to the entertainment and laughs. Tickets are £15 per person and include a hot homemade meal. They are available from Caxton’s and Jessica’s in Fordingbridge High Street. For further details call Derek or Alison Ayling on 01425 650770, or email hippotrain@btinternet.com.

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Are you sticking to your New Year’s resolution? Or did you forget to make one? If so, it’s not too late. January is all about new beginnings and it’s the perfect time to set a target to becoming a healthier and fitter you. A little enthusiasm on dark winter nights goes a long way, whether it’s joining a gym or going out to a new class. Whatever you decide, here are a handful of ideas to help you become a little healthier.

Superfruit your January with jujube

There’s a new superfruit on the scene. The jujube fruit has been used for health and wellbeing benefits for thousands of years in the Far East. This naturally sweet berry has no added sugar. It contains 18 out of 24 essential amino acids, and is high in fibre, which allows for the slow release of energy and helps digestion. It is also an adaptogen, which can help relieve anxiety and uplift the mood – an important feature during the darker days in January. A handful of jujube fruit contains only 58kcal, making them a guiltfree snack. Whoopee! The celebrated jujube fruit is gluten-free, dairy-free, has no additives and no sulphite. Available from Ocado, Grape Tree, Whole Foods, Revital, and www.abakusfoods.com. RRP: £1.99 per bag.

Lace up your boots... New year travel predictions include bucket list expeditions, new tech frontiers, pop culture pilgrimages, the great mate escape, big dreams and retro reboots according to Booking.com. Compiled from customer insights from over 128 million guest reviews with research from 19,000 travellers across 26 countries, one area that isn’t slowing down is the trend for wellness getaways. Almost double the amount of people are planning to take health and wellbeing trips

in 2018 compared to 2017. Trips enjoying particular prominence involve travelling on two feet with 56% of travellers saying they want to do walking or hiking trips in 2018. Other health and wellness-inspired activities high on the travel agenda include visiting a spa or receiving beauty treatments (33%), cycling (24%), water sports (22%), a full body detox holiday (17%), yoga retreat (16%), running (16%) and meditation/mindfulness (15%).

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Kick-start the New Year with a new you! More than just a gym, Oakdene Forest Park’s fitness centre has a unique location set in 55 acres of landscaped grounds and provides both individuals and families with a place to exercise, relax and meet friends. The indoor pool is perfect for splashing about and swimming lengths, with flume and shallow areas for children to play in and specially designated adult-only swimming times. The gym at Oakdene Health & Fitness Club is kitted out with the latest Matrix equipment and offers everything you need for your workout, from cardiovascular equipment to free weights and resistance stations, you will be able to exercise exactly how you want when you want. If all this is not enough, then Oakdene Health & Fitness are one of the only clubs locally to offer an hour’s free personal programme training session per week, with one of the motivating and highly enthusiastic, fully trained instructors.

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So, if you are looking to kick-start the New Year with a new you, then an Oakdene Health & Fitness Club membership is the perfect resolution. The staff would love to show you around, so you can see for yourself all the benefits that a membership brings and there are a number of flexible membership options to make it even easier to get your fitness on track.

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business and RECRUITMENT

DEWCO MD goes for the win! Family owned and Ringwood-based commercial mechanical services company, DEWCO, like to go the extra mile for their customers. This extends beyond their day-today duties as the recent feat from their managing director, Rob Walston, proves. On Saturday 2 December, Rob Walston, chose to swap the safety of his desk for the ring in The Vantage Charity Boxing Challenge at the O2 Academy in Bournemouth. He fought against another brave amateur opponent and won his fight with a technical knock-out after only 85 seconds. Rob’s efforts have so far raised £3,321 for local children’s hospice charity, Julia’s House. Julia’s House community fundraising manager, Laura Kelly, said, “We are incredibly grateful to the Vantage Team for continuing to support Julia’s House. They work tirelessly to organise these events and to date they have raised more than £20,000 – an incredible sum.“ Rob, who for his last 10 years at DEWCO, has always liked to lead from the front, commented that this challenge “took me out of my comfort zone but most importantly helped to support a worthy cause close to all our hearts”.

Ferndown Chamber hold AGM At the Ferndown Chamber of Commerce meeting on 12 December 2017, the new committee was voted in as follows: President: Tom Clark; Vice President (VP): Stuart Fleetham; Honorary Treasurer: Tony Brown; Secretary: James Edgar; Marketing Secretary: Suzanne Lovell; with general committee members Phil Fletcher and Ben Pulford, and Past President: James Edgar by default with a new constitution. It was agreed that the constitution would change and would be updated with immediate effect. The committee is expanded from 8 members to 10. The president is to remain in position for a two-year term and the vice president would automatically become president, having completed their respective two-year term. All other officers will be voted in annually by Chamber members. The president and VP must be members of the Executive Committee before been eligible to take office. The retiring president becomes past president for one year and then has to be voted onto the executive committee should they wish to remain on that committee. The solicitors for 2018 voted in were Kiteley’s Solicitors and the Accountants, BBS Accountants. The increase from 8 members to 10 means there are now two vacant positions on the committee.

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ringwood NEWS Over 4,000 items for homeless

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New Year, New You! There’s 50% off an entire collection of fabulous frames in the Kelly Eyecare January sale.

What better way to welcome the new year, than to treat yourself to a fresh new look in the January sales? And that shouldn’t just mean getting yourself the latest winter coat, snuggly jumper or must-have boots. Not when you can take your new-look wardrobe to a whole new level with a sensational pair of specs. New frames change everything. They can transform the way you look and feel, and are such an easy way to refresh your style. And Kelly Eyecare have got a real heads up for bargain lovers. Right now there is 50% off absolutely all frames in their Brockenhurst, Parkstone, Ringwood and Winton practices. This is no ordinary sale. Every frame you see on display is included in the 50% sale, even their top designer brands.

Head girl Dani Scott with head boy Fergus Crichton

Ringwood School students and staff donated an incredible 4,517 food tins and personal care items for those less fortunate last Christmas. The donations made their way to the main soup kitchen in Bournemouth run by the Salvation Army; a number of mobile homeless vans and hostels in Portsmouth as well as a women’s refuge and homeless shelter in East London. Led by a team of Ringwood School sixth formers, the initiative has now been running for 11 years.

Free Style Consultancy Kelly Eyecare is no ordinary opticians either. Their specially trained staff are experts in helping you find frames to complement your individual features, colouring and face shape. So if you’re not sure what suits you, or want some inspiration, you’re in safe and experienced hands. Whether you’re searching for statement specs to get that professional look, a laid back pair for casual weekends or something classic to go with anything, you’ll find it here. If you love being spoilt for choice, get ready for a real eyeopening collection of colours, materials and frame shapes. Enjoy 50% off frames at Kelly Eyecare until 31 January at their Parkstone, Brockenhurst, Ringwood and Winton practices. www.kellyeyecare.co.uk

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Crowds gathered to welcome Father Christmas in Ringwood as he arrived in style on a horse drawn carriage on 9 December. There were animals to pet in the Furlong, carol singers and plenty of stalls in the market square, including one with a memory tree for anyone missing a loved one. For those wanting to remember Christmas in a religious manner, Poulner Baptist Chapel had a tent with hay bales where you could take part in the nativity scene by dressing up as a king or a shepherd to visit Mary with her ‘new born’ baby. On Christmas Eve, the tradition of giving presents was turned on its head when local people arrived to give them to Father Christmas for distribution to those less fortunate than themselves. - advertising feature -

Welcome to Prestige Holidays’ Travel Lounge Prestige Holidays are delighted to introduce their brand new Travel Lounge, which is now open and already proving to be a great natural addition to their existing offices in Ringwood High Street. The lounge is well-appointed and inviting, perfect for clients and industry partners to come and see the holidays and travel ideas Prestige has to offer. Whether it be a short break in Guernsey, a two-week escorted group tour with special guests such as Martin Bell OBE, or a cruise onboard a luxury liner, Prestige Holidays have an enormous range of exciting travel options and look forward to welcoming you. If you’re looking for new ideas or would prefer to confirm your booking in person over a coffee, just pop in and Prestige’s highly dedicated team can offer you a wealth of knowledge to ensure your holiday experience not only meets, but exceeds your expectations. Prestige Holidays also have a great prize to give away: a 3-night stay in the fantastic 4-star Duke of Richmond Hotel in Guernsey including flights, transfers and daily breakfast for two. Just pop into the Travel Lounge to enter.

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ringwood NEWS

Golden anniversary coming up Cllr Tim Ward and Mrs Jane Ward present the trophy and certificate

Impressive window display Many shops and businesses in Ringwood entered into the spirit of Christmas and brightened up the town with their window displays as part of a competition. Judging was carried out by the mayor Cllr Tim Ward, Adam Skirton, pastor of Poulner Baptist Chapel and student advisor Katy Grubb who announced Arcade Flowers as the winner with a display “that showed creativity and individuality.”

Old and young have a party Now in its 12th year, Ringwood School hosted its popular Senior Citizens’ Christmas party on 5 December. The town’s elderly residents, some of whom are grandparents of the students, enjoyed live music, bingo, a raffle, supper and endless cups of tea provided by sixth formers. Father Christmas even made an appearance. The housebound came along too, as school staff and the local Greyfriars Community Centre volunteered to transport them. For some, it was the only event they attended at Christmas. Fergus Crichton and Dani Scott, head boy and girl at Ringwood Sixth Form said all the sixth form team thoroughly enjoyed hosting the Christmas party. “A particular highlight were the performers whose variety of talents shone through,” they said.

Ringwood and Fordingbridge Club for the Blind will be celebrating the golden anniversary of its foundation this July and are looking forward to a full programme of events. This month, members will also be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the club’s charitable status. Throughout the club’s longevity, its ethos has remained the same: to provide support and services to visually impaired people who live in Ringwood and the surrounding areas. Fortnightly meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Greyfriars Activity Centre in Ringwood between 2pm and 4pm, and host a range of musical acts, sing-alongs, talks and quizzes. In addition there are lunches and teas out. Anyone with sight difficulties is welcome to join and the club looks

forward to meeting and greeting new members and any willing volunteers. Transport to and from the club can be provided within the local area. If you would like more

information, please contact Kate on 01425 476568 or Russell on 01425 476618. Alternatively, you can e-mail rwfbclubforblind@ hotmail.co.uk or visit www.rfcb.co.uk.

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health & FITNESS Hospital consultant wins at Dorset Venus Awards

Dr Helen McCarthy with her award

A haematology consultant at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) has been named Inspirational Woman in Science and Technology at the 2017 Dorset Venus Awards. Now in its eighth consecutive year, the awards seek to recognise and celebrate the achievements and vital contributions of inspirational women across Dorset. Dr Helen McCarthy was awarded for her dedication to science. She leads a team of scientific and clinical researchers committed to innovative

research, with the aim of improving survival rates and the quality of life of patients with blood cancers. In addition to this, her clinical work and being a mother, Helen is also a trustee for a national charity for patients with Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia, a rare type of cancer, and was instrumental in fundraising for the new Orchard Therapy Garden at the RBH. Helen said, “I am delighted to win this award and it is wonderful to receive recognition for the work I have been involved with. I’d also like to acknowledge and impart my thanks to the research team that I work alongside. We are very passionate about bringing state-of-the-art cancer treatment to Dorset patients through innovative laboratory and clinical research. “I’m also especially thankful for local support from the Bournemouth Leukaemia Fund (BLF), whose fundraising has enabled us to maintain our molecular haematology research as we continually try to improve the outlook for our patients with cancer.” For more info about the Bournemouth Leukaemia Fund, go to the ‘Haematology’ pages at www.rbch.nhs.uk.

Work starts on Figbury Lodge A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction of a new council-owned care home in Poole. Figbury Lodge will provide specialist nursing and dementia care when the 80-bed care home on Mitchell Road opens in summer 2019. Cllr Karen Rampton joined staff from Poole-based specialist construction firm Stepnell and health and social care contractors Shaw healthcare for the start of works. The council is funding the construction of Figbury Lodge to help local residents who are unable to fully fund their own care needs. Cllr Karen Rampton, cabinet portfolio holder for health and social care, Borough of Poole said, “… There is a great need for affordable care homes in Poole and Figbury Lodge will be a vital and rewarding asset providing much-needed care for our community.” Stepnell regional director, Rob Speirs, added, “We’re delighted to be working with the Council on this much-needed care scheme for the community and we look forward to seeing it take shape over the coming months.”

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health & FITNESS Poole doctor dons running shoes in aid of health awards A consultant psychiatrist at Dorset HealthCare tested his stamina and mental strength in December to raise money for an inspirational awards ceremony. Dr Prem Jeyapaul, 41, was so inspired by attending the Road to Wellness awards in March last year, he chose to run two half marathons to raise awareness of the event and funds to support it. Prem had already completed the Bournemouth Half Marathon in October and undertook the 16-mile Dorset Trail run at Lulworth Cove on 2 December. All money raised will be donated towards the cost of the next Road to Wellness awards ceremony at Lighthouse, Poole, on 20 March this year. The awards, launched by Dorset HealthCare back in 2013, celebrate people across the county who have battled – or helped others – to overcome debilitating physical or mental health problems. Prem, who is based at Poole’s Alderney Hospital, said, “These awards represent a unique opportunity to celebrate the great work of patients and their carers. Last year’s event was fantastic and I felt very proud to nominate the eventual winner of the Carer’s Award. “I wanted to make a contribution so we can continue to build on the success of last year, which provided moving testimony of how kindness, courage and inspiration can

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Prem (far right) after completing the Bournemouth Half Marathon

help turn lives around.” Prem completed the Bournemouth Half Marathon in 1 hour 40 minutes and the Lulworth one in 3 hours 50 minutes, despite illness. You can still sponsor Prem on the Just Giving website. Nominations for the Road to Wellness awards are open until 2 February. Patients or carers can be nominated in these categories: Group, Kindness, Inspiration, Courage, Carer’s, and Outstanding Achievement award. Anyone – patient, carer, friend or health worker – can submit a nomination. Guidance and nomination forms are available at www. dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/road-wellness. Alternatively you can request a paper version, by phoning 01202 277085. To book a place at the awards ceremony, or if you have any queries, email dhc.road2wellness.awards@nhs.net

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education NEWS Pupils design merchandise stand for Lighthouse panto

RINGWOOD SCHOOL CONTEMPLATES BIG ISSUE

n the evening of 2 March, 33 Ringwood School sixth form students will walk 13 miles through the night across London to raise at least £8,250 for The Big Issue Foundation. Ringwood School is the only school to be

taking part in the Big London Night Walk and will be joined by 500 other individuals who want to help Big Issue vendors on their individual journeys towards a better life. Ringwood sixth form students have been involved in the night walk

since 2010 and this year are aiming to raise at least £250 each, a total of £8,250. Mrs Helen Hoff, senior cover supervisor at Ringwood School comments, “Over the last seven years, the Big Issue Big London Night Walk has been a powerful way for our sixth form students to consider the issues surrounding homelessness. It also provides them with the opportunity to meet and chat to the vendors themselves. The 13-mile walk is a challenge both physically and emotionally, as alongside the excitement of the capital lit up at night, the reality of sleeping rough is evident. Our students never fail to be moved.”

A group of talented design technology students from Ferndown Middle School took up the challenge of designing a merchandise stand for this season’s pantomime at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts. The pupils from Years 6 and 8 gave up their lunchtimes to work on the project, which saw them design and build a spectacular theatre-themed stand complete with pantoland signpost. Jerry Whitton, head of design technology for the school commented, “The children have worked on the stand on a voluntary basis and it’s lovely for them to see their finished work in place at Lighthouse. Having a real client to work for has been a fantastic learning experience.” Mr Whitton, whose son Jack played drums in Lighthouse’s production of Cinderella, offered to build the stand following a discussion with the show’s director Peter Duncan. “It’s been such a great experience that we’re already discussing ideas for next year,” he added. Visitors to Lighthouse over the Christmas season were able to buy their panto merchandise direct from the stand. Cinderella ran until 6 January.

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National Hockey Champions at Wimborne’s Dumpton School Many congratulations to the Dumpton School Year 7 girls who travelled to Ipswich for the 30 school U12 IAPS National Finals last month. On the day they faced some very well-known sporting schools such as Millfield, St Olave’s, Danes Hill and Westbourne House. After six extremely competitive matches in the morning, they topped their group and then battled through the quarter and semi-finals to play Holme Grange in the final. The tension went to new heights as the score was 0-0 after extra time – but they went on to win the match on penalty shuffles!

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Director of sport, Aissa Randle says, “Sport is an integral part of life here at Dumpton School – every child is encouraged to take part and learn the valuable lessons that come from being part of a team. Our sporting philosophy also reflects that of the school – participation, respect, enjoyment and performance. We are immensely proud of the achievements of all of our pupils, whether on, or off, the sports field but special congratulations to our U12 Girls Hockey Team!” The team is pictured with their coaches, Mrs Heidi Clemmitt and Mrs Lara Welch.

verwood NEWS A fairytale production Sustrans winners with Hillside’s Rachel

Verwood Pantomime Society members are adding the finishing touches to their next production, The Snow Queen, which opens at the Verwood Hub on 20 January and continues until 27 January with various time slots. Tickets are £10 adults, £7 children, senior citizens £8 (Wednesday only), and a family of 4 ticket (to include at least 2 children) £27.50 for the performance on Saturday 20th at 6.30pm only. Tickets are on sale from the box office on 01202 828740.

Trinity in Nativity

Hillside First School in Verwood awarded bronze for ditching cars

Year 4 children at Trinity CE VA First School in Verwood put on three fantastic performances of ‘A Christmas Journey’ in December. The sell-out audiences were extremely impressed with the quality of the children’s acting and singing.

A UK charity that aims to make it easier for children and adults to walk, cycle and scoot to school has awarded the Sustrans School Mark Bronze to Hillside Community First School in Verwood. Hillside has been working with Sustrans to encourage as many of its pupils as possible to ditch the car to school in favour of a more active journey. The bronze award was presented to the headteacher, Mr Jeremy Harrison and chair of governors, Mr Ben Mason, at the school last month by the charity’s representative Rachel Alcock-Hodgson. Throughout the year children have taken part in various activities, including winning a scooter pod for being one of the schools to bring in the most scooters/bikes in one day. Other activities include two bike clubs, run by Mr Harrison and Year 1 teacher Mrs Daw, focusing on ditching the stabilisers for younger children and basic skills for the older children. Year 3 wrote a biking manifesto, whilst the school also had a scooter day, where children played games, and enjoyed a piece of bike cake and bike biscuits. The children were fascinated by a visit from the Smoothie Bike, which created great smoothies by using its own pedal power to run a smoothie maker. To get ready for the darker winter days the children were invited to ‘Blinging Your Ride’ and a competition for the best entries resulted in Georgia, Sophie, Evelyn and Olivia each winning a goodie bag. Great use was made of foil, lights, tinsel and reflective and neon materials.

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verwood NEWS

Council Matters

Loss to Verwood and Dorset

By Cllr Simon Gibson Just as Viewpoint was going to print, mags4dorset heard of the sad passing of former county and district councillor (Amelia) Ruth Bussey on Boxing Day. Ruth, aged 86, lived in Verwood for more than 40 years, and served her local community extensively, being on numerous committees and boards. She was a governor of Hillside First School, attending their 50th anniversary celebrations in November, and served on the local Youth Management Committee. A former teacher, she took on the role of lecturer and later, professor at King Alfred’s College in Winchester. After retiring she became a councillor for Dorset County Council, serving on several committees. Ruth was also a district councillor for

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Ruth Bussey

Verwood ward from 1991-99, and involved with the Friends of St Leonards Hospital, the Street Wise charity and was a former director at the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Charity.

Welcome to 2018! A new year brings a new sense of purpose to the council following the Secretary of States ‘minded to’ decision on Local Government Reorganisation. Just before Christmas, East Dorset councillors decided to withdraw their opposition to the proposals and we now await the final decision in due course. Looking ahead, I have several projects in mind for the town this year. I will be restarting monthly litter picks to try and keep our town tidy. Please do look out for the dates and join in if you can. I am also determined to see improvements to the verges leaving the town towards Ringwood. I have been in contact with the responsible authorities and I am hopeful that the entrance to our town through the forest will improve. As well as ensuring that litter is collected properly from our roads and verges, we must all also look at what we are consuming and make sure that we are also playing our part as individuals. I predict that 2018 will see much more emphasis on the reduction of single-use plastics. Much has been made of the success of

Cllr Simon Gibson

the 5p charge for carrier bags, with a substantial reduction in the amount used. However, simply increasing the cost of single-use plastics, whilst a good start, will not be enough. If you were one of the millions captivated by Blue Planet, or if you have seen the growing coverage online about the damage plastics are causing, then maybe use the new year to look again at how you can reduce your usage. Our local area will benefit from it, as will our planet. Finally, I look back to another Christmas Day Lunch, which could not have happened without the kindness of our community. Guests were hosted for free by Al Trullo restaurant with donations of food from Andrews Butchers and from Frouds. Funding came once again from the Rotary Club and from donations raised at the Christmas Extravaganza. My special thanks go to the volunteers who gave up their Christmas Day. Once again, it’s a shining example of our town coming together to help. Let’s keep working together in 2018 and make it a great year for Verwood.

verwood NEWS Volunteersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dedication honoured at Verwood Library Four Home Library Service volunteers at Verwood Library were presented with their 5-year Long Service Awards recently. They are Jan Parish, Anne Clift, Mary Nix and Pat Giddings. All have been volunteering for the service for at least five years, delivering hardbacks, paperbacks and talking books to people in the Verwood and Alderholt area who cannot easily get to the library. This service is very important to the people who receive it; not only do they get new, individually chosen reading materials on a regular basis, but also a visit by a trusted volunteer, whom they get to know over time. If you would like to find out more, especially if you know somebody

who might benefit from the service, please contact Maria Jacobson on 01305 236666, email maria.jacobson@ royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk, or speak to a member of staff in person at Verwood Library.

Christmas food parcels

Local Action in Verwood

Verwood Local Action Group met on 4 December. Matters raised are detailed here. The Special Cabinet Meeting at East Dorset District Council on Friday 8 December was discussed and the fact that Christchurch council was holding a parish poll, but that East Dorset was not doing the same. The final decision by the Secretary of State is expected in May.â&#x20AC;¨The group heard the financial pressures for the next year and beyond are significant and will mean severe cuts to services despite growing demand for both child and adult social care. Since a box was created at the bus stop in Blackhill, cars have stopped parking there. Many existing East Dorset car park charges are going up, but Verwood has escaped charges for the time being. Also reported was that there is no funding available for repairing pavements unless it is a health and safety issue. An extra pitch is no longer needed as the rugby club has moved out of the area. The re-routing of the bridleway is still going through planning. There are concerns about the flooding on the pitches and the poor state of the existing path. Verwood Town FC at Potterne Park is still being targeted by vandals, and talks on how to

address this are ongoing. All new housing developments in Verwood are to have affordable housing provision. Litter is becoming a problem on the B3081, at Belmont Close and Blackmoor Road. It was reported that so far, there seems to be no effect on Verwood regarding local mineral extraction. The extension of Woolsbridge Industrial Estate was discussed along with the fact there are proposals for a waste transfer station. The proposed return deposit scheme for plastic bottles and how this will affect the DWP recycling was a matter for concern. The Local Action Group understands that the new hydrant is now installed and suitable for the Fire & Rescue Service should there be a fire at Blue Haze. The 2018 meeting dates for Verwood Local Action Group are: Mondays, 12 February, 9 April, 11 June, 10 September, 12 November, and 3 December. They meet at 7pm at Verwood Hub.

The annual delivery of Christmas food parcels to local people was made again in December by Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club. Club members filled bags with about 25 food items from bulk supplies purchased from Morrisons of Verwood. In a well-established process, stacks comprising units of each food item are assembled on tables. Club members then circulate, filling the bags. These are then delivered to people who have been referred to the Lions by local Social Services, Citizens Advice Bureaus and GPs. The Lions Club would like to express thanks to Verwood Hub for the use of their room for the parcel assembly. They would also like to say many thanks also to the Mayor of Verwood, Councillor Lindsey Dedden, for supporting the event and getting stuck in with the parcelfilling process. The mayor is pictured with Lions Frank Fortey, Michael Zeck and Godwin Micallef.

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foodie NEWS

Warm your hands and your heart at The White Buck Inn By Janine Pulford

A visit to The White Buck at Burley takes you into the heart of the New Forest. This Fuller’s-owned inn with rooms enjoys a reputation for its hospitality, good music and elegant menu.

t the height of the season, when the garden is in use, up to 400 people can be served with a Sunday roast, so the staff

are used to being busy. The restaurant seats up to 140, yet the quaint atmosphere of this charming inn is preserved in several separate dining areas.

Winter is soon forgotten once you’re through the door as warming fires, including a raised, open wood fire between the Gun Room and the bar, throw out the heat. Marta showed us to our table. Nick chose an Amstel lager and I opted for a Cornish Orchard elderflower pressé. There are several Fuller’s draught beers on tap at The Buck including London Pride. Enticing starters lured us in as we enjoyed a bowl of garlic and chilli marinated olives from the Nibbles menu. Potted duck with spiced pear chutney rang bells from the past for Nick and the dish took him to his youth. When spread on sourdough toast, an unusual twist for bread, and with a helping of chutney that ‘peared’ well with the meat, he found the whole irresistibly more-ish. A goat’s cheese and pumpkin tart with a walnut salad opened new doors for me. Somehow the creative chef, Thomas Baker, had turned the cheese into a creamy delight, and when combined with the warm and delicate pastry

Slow-braised lamb shoulder

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and pieces of pumpkin, it offered a melt-in-themouth marriage of flavours and textures. With walnuts for crunch and a freshly dressed salad, the dish was complete. Food is locally sourced where possible and

includes Avon trout and Dorset lamb. Talking of which, Nick chose a slow-braised lamb shoulder. The turret of tender meat with a moat of cranberry jus was flanked with rosemary rosti on one side and sautéed kale on

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Goat’s cheese and pumpkin tart

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Crême caramel

the other. The startling presentation matched the stunning flavours and Nick found the meal satisfying. Meanwhile my panroasted cod loin, pea and broad bean risotto with basil pesto was another feast for the eyes. Green risotto was crowned with a generous cod loin that was cooked to perfection so that the large, tender white flakes of fish parted easily and imparted a fresh flavour. The creamy risotto was full of baby broad beans that added pops of yumminess. The large portion defeated me – only because I knew there was another course to follow. Who can resist a crême caramel especially served with pecans, toasted hazelnuts and mandarins with a hint of spice? Not me. It tasted as good as its description and to further complement the meal I was now drinking a Cawston Press gooseberry crush blended with crisp apples. Nick’s Overton ice cream from Laverstoke Park Farm took his dessert to the next level. He chose a scoop of salted caramel, with a proper salty taste, and scoop of vanilla. Made from buffalo milk, this ice cream is exceptionally creamy and was a divine

end to the meal. I did of course have a taste. Were we finished? Not quite. Marta suggested a Bailey’s latte in the Gun Room. We discovered that at lunchtimes you can also visit the White Buck for sandwiches and nibbles in between your countryside walk among the ponies that

are such a part of the New Forest. For those wishing to stay overnight or longer, the inn has been extended and now offers 20 rooms. It also has a large car park and copes well with functions. The restaurant is normally busy, so booking is strongly recommended and essential at weekends, call 01425 402264. Music at The Buck is popular, with one or two gigs a month. The staff are pleasant and welcoming. With our meal over, and our hearts and our hands warmed, we bade farewell to The Buck, making a promise to return again soon.

Pan-roasted cod loin

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pets & WILDLIFE Livestock worrying is a crime Before Christmas, Dorset Police Rural Crime Team received an increase in reports of livestock worrying and attacks on sheep caused by dogs. The dogs had not been on leads or under close control and the incidents led to injuries and death of some sheep and lambs. This was not only costly for the farmers but distressing for both the owners and animals. If you’re out walking the dog on agricultural land and it worries livestock you are committing the offence of livestock worrying. Dorset Police Rural Crime Team is asking dog owners to be responsible when out enjoying our countryside. Keep all dogs on a lead around any livestock and remember to always release the lead if chased by cattle and get yourself to safety. Worrying is traditionally thought of as a dog biting/ attacking livestock but it also means: • Chasing livestock in such a way as may be reasonably expected to cause injury or suffering; in the case of ewes, this includes abortion or loss or reduction in the number of offspring she has. • Not having a dog on a lead or under close control when close by, or in a field or enclosure with livestock. The penalty for livestock worrying can be six months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to £1,000. If you see a dog worrying or attacking livestock, call Dorset Police on 999.

If you are walking through a field of sheep, keep your dog on a lead

Horse welfare jumps ahead

orse welfare campaigner Julie Girling has warmly welcomed moves to set up a multi-national steering group to improve equine protection and care. The British MEP, whose own comprehensive report on equine welfare was adopted by the European Parliament in 2017, described the proposals for co-ordinated action across the EU by leading member states as signalling a “big leap forward.” Denmark is leading the call to create an informal international group to progress good equine welfare practices – and has secured the support of Germany and other EU member states. Mrs Girling, MEP for the South West and Gibraltar, sees this as the next step following her report in achieving comprehensive protection for both horses and donkeys throughout the EU. The Eurogroup for Animals has praised Mrs Girling for her role in raising the profile of equine welfare

and creating the impetus for a steering group specifically on horses and donkeys. Mrs Girling said, “I am delighted my report had such a formative and effective impact in the move for better equine protection. “Horses and humans have been best friends for thousands of years. Responsible ownership

and care of horses should always be expected as a minimum, but given the number of health and welfare problems faced by Europe’s horses and donkeys today it is clear these are too often neglected. “Action is therefore not only necessary, but also overdue – and this development could mean a big leap forward.”

Is your lap big enough? If you can give these two inseparable buddies, Peanut and Twister a home, contact Waggy Tails Rescue on 01202 875000 or visit the website www.waggytail.org.uk

Meet Cedar Vets Cedar Vets was established in the 1960s, taking its name from the building in which it was located, in Southampton Road, Ringwood. At the time, the vet took cats to London once a month by train for a pioneering new operation known as a cat spay! In 1992, the practice moved to its current location, next to the fire station in Christchurch Road. In the early 2000s the practice split in to two separate businesses, with Cedar Farm Vets looking after the farm and large animals and Cedar Vets concentrating on pets and small animals. In 2010, Cedar Vets joined the CVS group, bringing lots of benefits including continued investment, buying power and shared ideas and initiatives with colleagues across the country. Importantly, the CVS group encourage us as a practice to retain our own identity and make our own decisions on a day-to-day basis, based on the needs of our clients and their pets. We have a team of eight vets, supported by six qualified veterinary nurses, three trainee nurses, three patient care assistants and a large team of receptionists and administration staff, all dedicated to offering the best service we can to our fellow pet owners. Our main hospital at Ringwood has a wide range of modern and comfortable facilities, and is staffed 24-hours-a-day, ensuring that our clients can be seen by one of our own vets at any time of the day or night and that inpatients do not need to be moved elsewhere overnight. We also have branches at Ferndown and Verwood, both with their own parking. We see a huge variety of interesting cases throughout the year and are looking forward to sharing them with Viewpoint readers over the coming months. The Cedar Team

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in the HOME

Heat up your Winter with bright colours

By Suzy Orford

Peter Robbins t Decorators’ Merchan

Winter is here and we all need something to cheer us up, so here are some tips to help you introduce a shot of vibrant colour to your home.

Imagine hot chilli reds, golden sunshiny yellows and deep cobalt blues. These are the colours of Morocco and Tuscany and they conjure up images of hot sand, warm sea and fun times. Intense colours make us feel good, so why do colour experts tell us to avoid these strong, saturated hues? The theory says that as we move away from the equator the light becomes cooler and bluer and this affects our perception of colour. Bright colours will look harsh and garish in the UK and warm and welcoming near the equator. The typical Scandinavian palette of cool blues and greys embraces this principle wholeheartedly. But as soon as you draw your curtains and turn on your lights, deep colours will be bathed in a warm glow and look bright and cheerful whatever your location. So forget colour theory, if you love a bit of intense colour – go for it. Strong colour can be deceptive when you look at a tiny paint chip. The larger the area you intend to paint the more intense the colour will appear. It certainly pays to buy a tester pot before purchasing enough paint for the whole job. A 250ml sample pot will cover a couple of square metres and give you a good idea of the final effect. Don’t panic when you open the tin, a deep red will look more like Barbie pink when it’s in the can! Put the paint on the wall and live with it for a day or two.

Does the colour feel good to you now? Does it make the room feel smaller? Is it overpowering, or cheering? If it seems too much, restrict the new shade to a single wall or a piece of furniture. Unless you’re painting over a similar colour, you may find that it’s hard to get an even finish. Deep reds and yellows are particularly notorious for providing poor coverage. This is true of all brands and is due to the properties of the pigments and not the quality of the paints. When choosing a strong colour, it’s always a good idea to budget on three coats. These intense colours look best in matt and eggshell finishes, which are less reflective and more forgiving of minor imperfections in plaster or woodwork. At Peter Robbins we can mix thousands of colours in a variety of different matt finishes. Washable matts are ideal for hallways and children’s rooms where the walls may become scuffed. But, for the ultimate chalky finish choose a flat matt, the perfect finish for vibrant colour. Brighten up your home this winter with a burst of intense colour. Pop into one of our stores and we’ll provide you with all the colour cards you need to choose the perfect shade to liven up your décor. We have stores at Ferndown, New Milton and Lymington, or shop online at peterrobbins.net.

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Creating space in your home By Carol Waterkeyn

With new houses and flats seemingly becoming smaller, or our existing homes filling up with more and more gadgets, bigger TVs, larger furniture, bigger beds and more items in general, it helps to make the best use of the available areas in our homes. This could mean utilising better storage, clearing the excess stuff, or decorating in such a way as it gives a feeling of roominess. Removing the clutter will help. Then it can be sold at a car boot or on eBay, put in this magazine’s small ads or donated to charity.

Houseology recommend the use of mirrors to create more light and add visual depth, www.houseology.com

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Houseology who supply designer furniture, accessories and homewares say if you are trying to create a feeling of roominess, then the furniture layout must be carefully considered to ensure that small spaces don’t feel cramped and enclosed. Apparently, placing furniture against the walls is a sure-fire way to make the room feel crowded, but by positioning large pieces such as the sofa a few inches away from the wall you create breathing space in the room. Wall-mounted mirrors are also great for opening spaces and making them feel larger – particularly when mounted opposite a window so that they can reflect natural light around the room and add visual depth. Dual-purpose furnishings are perfect for rooms that need to make the most of the available space. Ottomans, benches and beds that have hidden storage can be wonderful additions. Also consider custom built-in furniture for awkward alcoves to maximise every inch.

Flooring

Paler carpets, laminates, vinyl and tiles for floors all add to the illusion of a bigger room. And, Andrew Frith from online rug retailer www.frithrugs. co.uk suggests that in order to create the illusion that a room is bigger than it is, you should consider where you lay your rug. A rug that fits from wall to wall may seem like a cosy option, but it won’t add any space to your room. By keeping a good-sized gap between the edges of the rugs and the walls, you automatically create a feeling of extra floor space. Continued on page 30

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in the HOME Continued from page 28 The rug shown is made from 100% wool and handmade in India and is exclusively available from www.frithrugs.co.uk in a variety of sizes. A 1.83m x 1.22m rug retails at £238.99.

Window coverings Champagne cordless blind with Belgravia bay pole from the Elements collection, both from Swish. For details visit www.swish.co.uk or call 01543 271421.

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Lucy Shore, creative designer at window dressing expert, Swish, advises on how to include curtains and blinds without an over-cluttered look, “A neutral colour palette is ideal as it won’t overwhelm the window,” she says. “This season’s grey and pastel combinations work perfectly against the contrast of a pure white blind. Or try soft, muted tones which still have an element of warmth, such as rich creams and light caramels, that will ensure that your window display remains subtle yet stylish and introduces a cosy feel to the room. However, don’t be afraid to add a splash of colour either. Cordless blinds do away with messy cords to give a clean look, so try opting for a subtle metallic aluminium or even a rich bronze or berry colour, and contrast this with lighter, neutral walls, curtains and accessories. The Swish cordless Venetian blind range, is available in six shades from polar white to brushed bronze and even a bold Berry shade, to suit a range of interior design styles. They are easy to fit and use and can simply be lifted, lowered and tilted using just the bottom bar. When it comes to hanging curtains, again these should be kept neat and sleek.”

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Walls

Using paler colours of paint for walls certainly makes rooms feel bigger. You could try one accent wall in a deeper colour, or use a bold print wallpaper on just one area. Using a large print wallpaper on all walls can be overpowering and will make your room look smaller.

Layout

To free up space in spare bedrooms, you could consider a sofa-bed or futon for your occasional guests and using the extra space as a study, TV room or relaxation area. By reconfiguring your bathroom and choosing paler tiles, or replacing your kitchen units, sink and white goods you could make better use of your available room. If you want to go further with creating space in your home, you could consider adding a conservatory. This is dependent on your available budget, of course. If your roof space is deep enough, there is also the option of creating a room in your loft and fitting dormer windows, subject to any planning permission required.

An uncluttered home and an illusion of space will help to create a feeling of relaxation the moment you walk through the door to your home.

Plants Andy Baxter, managing director of Internet Gardener (www.internetgardener.co.uk) says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Indoor plants are a key component in manipulating and creating space for a variety of reasons. Firstly, at a more practical level, large indoor plants can cover up any unsightly mess or marks on the floor and walls discreetly and effectively. Bringing in elements of nature as a whole induces feelings of wide open spaces, making them perfect additions to small rooms that need that little extra bit of enhancement. It is well-known within feng-shui that indoor plants with large leaves attract positive energies and when well placed can help to blur the lines of a small area. Multiple plants in a row blur the boundary lines within the room and draw the eyes away from small, confined walls. In addition, studies have shown that indoor plants reduce stress in a dull environment which is key to allowing people to enjoy the space, regardless of the size.â&#x20AC;? Using plants near a window can also draw the eye to the garden beyond, again giving a feeling of roominess.

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U-turns favour Future Dorset merger plan, but Christchurch says “no” Report by Janine Pulford At the end of last year, Dorset came a step nearer to reducing its nine councils to two in a major costsaving reorganisation. In U-turns last month, councillors of Purbeck District Council and East Dorset District Council, two of three authorities that were opposed to council reorganisation, withdrew their opposition to the Future Dorset proposal. Both councils agreed to write to Secretary of State, Sajid Javid to accept his ‘minded-to’ decision. Last January (2017), they voted to not support submission to the Secretary of State, however, six other Dorset councils supported the submission and asked the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to implement a reorganisation by the formation of two unitary councils. In November, Sajid Javid announced he was “minded to implement the proposed reorganisation.” He gave councils until 8 January 2018 to make representations, after which, if he reaffirms his decision to support the submission, the new unitary councils will be formed in April 2019. Christchurch Borough Council, supported by Christchurch MP Chris Chope, is not happy about the 8 January deadline and will be asking the Secretary of State for more time to work on its proposal setting out an alternative to Future Dorset. Christchurch was the third council to originally oppose the reorganisation. It held a local poll last month, and by a majority of 84.18% to 15.82% of the 21,022 votes cast, residents voted not to support joining a unitary authority

with Bournemouth and Poole. Chris Chope says the referendum result was “game changing.” Following an extraordinary full council meeting on 2 January 2018, Christchurch council members agreed, by a majority of 13 with six abstentions, to write to the Secretary of State setting out a proposal that the boroughs of Bournemouth and Poole become a single unitary authority, and the rest of Dorset remains as a two-tier structure. The representation states that the council believes that rather than implementing two new large and remote unitary councils there is greater strength in developing a mixed approach to the way services are delivered. Christchurch Borough Council estimates that savings of £29.9m per annum, the same as those put forward in the Future Dorset model, could be achieved by implementing the cost savings put forward within their representation. Chris Chope stated separately that the reorganisation costs, if Future Dorset was to go ahead, would be £25m across Dorset. “That would go down the drain straight away,” he said. Cllr David Flagg, leader of the council, Christchurch Borough Council, said, “Having carried out the local poll it was clear that residents of Christchurch do not want to be part of a new authority with Bournemouth and Poole. “Christchurch Borough Council wishes to retain its sovereignty and we believe that retaining the existing two-tier structure in Dorset presents a credible alternative that the Secretary of State will take time to consider. With Bournemouth and

Poole already sharing a number of corporate services, the suggestion of them becoming a single unitary authority would take this one step further and our representation offers estimated savings at the same level as those of the Future Dorset model.” Chris Chope pressed home the point that the Christchurch referendum completely invalidates the ‘public consent’ figures produced by the “expensive consultants” who prepared the Future Dorset proposals using algorithms. He said, “Their figures showed that 64% of the Christchurch public would like to go in with Bournemouth and Poole.” He also explained that the algorithmic study was replicated across the whole of Dorset and casts significant doubt on the rest of the results. “Another issue,” said Chris Chope, “is harmonisation. It’s a complicated science and the basic data on this is being withheld from Christchurch Borough Council. Harmonisation, including the levelling of council tax between the different councils, was initially to be spread over 20 years, he explained, “but the period of alignment has been reduced to five years. This could mean that if the tax was set at the Bournemouth and Poole level (£200 less than in Christchurch), Christchurch would be subsidising both councils for five years, plus the other two councils would have to increase their council tax much quicker to meet the Christchurch level within five years.” He also said that the disaggregation work, the medium term financial plan forecasting and the local government finance settlement information that needs

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to be brought together to enable an informed decision will not be available until June. “This information is necessary before the Secretary of State makes a judgment,” he said. He said Christchurch is determined to keep its independence. This was borne out when members at the extraordinary full council meeting voted to put aside £15,000 to take legal advice, and if necessary initiate legal proceedings to protect the interests of Christchurch Borough Council and its residents. Members also agreed that should the Secretary of State approve the Future Dorset submission, the council will oppose the passage of the Structural Change Order through all appropriate means and strongly support its MP in any action designed to prevent the frustration of the democraticallyexpressed wishes of the people of Christchurch. The Future Dorset proposal… would reduce the number of councils from nine to two with the aim of saving £200m by 2019. The two super councils would be Rural Dorset (currently served by Dorset County, East Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck, West Dorset and Weymouth and Portland district councils), and Urban Dorset (currently served by Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch borough councils, and Dorset County Council in Christchurch).

Inspiring evening with David Bailey Renowned fashion and portrait photographer of the 60s, David Bailey, inspired a 50-strong audience, including the mayor and his wife, at Avonway Community Centre in Fordingbridge. During the fundraising talk about aspects of his work, David revealed that he is becoming a prominent figure for the National Trust, holding exhibitions in many of their centres. He said he would be publishing a new book in about three years and would be delighted to return and give another talk at Avonway (where he used to go to school). He spoke of the good work of Fordingbridge Day Centre and said how important it is that the centre is supported, and how much he appreciated his mother being able to attend. Ticket sales and a raffle raised around £300 in aid of the Fordingbridge Day Centre. Sue Sollars won the raffle for a signed copy of David’s book, Wildlife Wanderer.

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Maths Factor Hundreds of eight and nine-year-olds dedicated a day to maths problem solving in an event hosted by Wimborne Academy Trust. Year 4 children from first schools in the Wimborne area attended St Michael’s and Allenbourn middle schools

to get a taste of what maths at a higher level is like and how much fun it can be. Run by nationally acclaimed mathematician, Angela Gould, the event saw children tackle a series of puzzles that culminated with the building of giant pyramids

using 64 sheets of paper. CEO of Wimborne Academy Trust, Liz West, said, “We place great emphasis on our maths teaching and this event provided children with an invaluable opportunity to see how numeracy is taught at our middle schools.”

MAGS4DORSET CHARITY OF THE YEAR mags4dorset is delighted to support Forest Holme Hospice in Poole as its charity of the year throughout 2018. Readers will be able to find out more about this worthy charity by following this column in both 4Dorset and Viewpoint magazines.

Introducing Forest Holme Hospice charity Have you ever heard of Forest Holme? You may be surprised to learn that their specialist teams care for over 1,000 local adults each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck. Forest Holme Hospice was established in 1994 and is part of Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Situated in Seldown Road, Poole, it is a centre of excellence in the care of those with life limiting illnesses. The aim of the hospice is to make their patients’ last days, weeks and months of life as comfortable and as pain free as possible. Anne Currie, charity manager at the hospice said, “People often say that they haven’t heard of us until they need us, but with people living longer with more complex illnesses, hospice care is becoming increasingly important.” The specialist doctors, nurses, counsellors and care team at Forest Holme offer expert advice, and practical and emotional support for adults of any age. Their expertise covers a range of life-limiting and terminal illnesses including;

advanced cancer, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s and respiratory conditions. Hannah O’Hare, fundraising and communications manager said, “We have a highly trained team who aim to make their patients feel as well as possible for as long as possible – giving them time to spend with their families and create special memories, which will be treasured for years to come.” As well as providing care in the hospice itself, the teams provide palliative and end of life care within hospitals, in care homes, and in a patient’s own home. They also provide comfort and support to the patient’s family and friends.

This care extends after their loved ones have passed, through their bereavement counselling service. One patient’s relative said, “Forest Holme is a sanctuary, it is a place filled with love and kindness, with staff who become friends at the most desperate of times and give you their time unconditionally.” For more information on how you can support the vital work of the charity, contact 01202 670644 or visit: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

Driver sentenced after causing cyclist’s death Viral Parekh, 23, of Deacon Road, has been given a suspended prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to causing the death of Kieran Dix by careless driving. The collision happened on 2 December 2016, at the Ipley Crossroads, on Beaulieu Road. Mr Dix suffered serious injuries and sadly died on 7 February 2017 at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital. Southampton Crown Court heard how Parekh failed to see Mr Dix, and believing the road was clear, drove his Vauxhall Zafira through the give way lines at the junction. As a result he collided with Mr Dix, who was riding his bike along Beaulieu Road with

right of way. Parekh was sentenced on 21 December 2017 to an eight-month prison sentence, which will be suspended for two years. He was ordered to do 250 hours of unpaid work, and disqualified from driving for three years, followed by an extended retest. The judge said that Parekh made a “serious misjudgment” and should have slowed down and given himself more time at the junction to check the road was clear. PC Alex Tack, from the Joint Roads Policing Unit, said, “This tragic case again shows that a moment’s inattention or carelessness can have catastrophic consequences.”

Championing health causes Simon Hoare, MP for North Dorset, has been re-elected as chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Groups for thalidomide and multiple sclerosis, and as co-chairman for lyme disease. “I am delighted to have been re-elected as chair at this crucial time,” said Mr Hoare. “I was fortunate enough to first join the APPGs for thalidomide and MS back in 2015 when I was first elected as an MP. The APPGs have done some brilliant work, including commissioning a report into helping those living with MS get back into and retain work. The APPG for thalidomide has made strong representations, and continues to do so, to the German government in conjunction with the Foreign Office, to seek justice for survivors. “Whilst the APPG for lyme disease is just starting out, we have already had a meeting with the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Health, to discuss ways to tackle the current challenges, in particular improving its diagnosis and treatment.”

Running headlong into a marriage proposal Here’s some exciting news about mags4dorset’s account manager and running enthusiast Mark Beechey, and his partner Kirstie Foweraker. Kirstie, you may remember, swam the English Channel last summer and raised over £4,500 for the charity Aspire. As well as being a keen swimmer, she occasionally joins Mark on one of his runs, as she did on 17 December. “It was the White Star Running Group’s half marathon at Bovington,” said Mark, “and quite a muddy run.” Little did Kirstie know what would happen towards the end of the race. To her dismay, Mark sped up leaving her pacing through the mud without him, but there was a surprise waiting. Moments later as she rounded the

corner to the finish line, she found him on one knee with an engagement ring in his hand. A fellow runner GoProed the whole thing, which was posted on the White Star Running Group’s FB page, with loads of likes and 200 congratulatory messages. Mark, being the complete gentleman, didn’t even cross the finish line until after the proposal, when he and Kirstie crossed it together, after she said “Yes.” The couple have been together for eight years and though Kirstie suspected he was going to pop the question, she had no idea when it would happen. Everyone at mags4dorset is now looking forward to hearing about their wedding plans.

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this month 12 January – 9 February

Ringwood Art Society will be holding their annual art exhibition at Salisbury District Hospital. More details: 07977 781842.

16 January 10am12pm

New Forest Disability Information Service at Fordingbridge Library. Free advice service. No need to book, just turn up. For details, please call 01425 657524.

16 January 1.30pm3pm

Home school Greek mythology clay workshop at Dorset Centre for Creative Arts in Poundbury. Learn hand-building techniques to create a 3D tile depicting characters from mythology. Take sketches of your ideas. £15. Pre-book through dorsetcentreforthecreativearts. co.uk

16 January 7.30pm

Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society presents a concert of popular music by Mark Thompson at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. Visitors welcome, £5 payable at door. For info call 01202 895254.

16 January 8pm

Ringwood Folk Club, Stomping Dave & Professor Oz with Appalachian, blues and swing. Bisterne Village Hall, Nr Ringwood BH24 3BN. Entry £9. Take your own drink. www. ringwoodfolk.org.uk

17 January 2pm and 7.30pm

Film showing of Goodbye Christopher Robin (PG) at Forest Arts Centre, New Milton, about AA Milne. £6.50, concs £5.50. Book on 01425 612393.

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18 January 2pm

U3A Ringwood, Janet Diamond on ‘Ancient Egypt: a History in 10 Objects’ illustrated talk, featuring items from the main periods of ancient Egypt. Held at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. More details from www.ringwoodu3a.org.uk. Visitors welcome.

20 January 7.30pm

The Grange Choral Society and soloists at Christchurch Priory. Musical Director Marcio Da Silva. Haydn, Nelson Mass; Lauridsen, Lux Aeterna and Mozart, Serenata Notturna. Tickets £18 nave reserved, side aisle with screens £12, students £5. Book online www. christchurchpriory.org or from Priory booking office 01202 485804. Tickets also available on the door.

20- 27 January various times

Verwood Pantomime Society presents The Snow Queen at the Hub, Verwood. Tickets from the box office on 01202 828740.

23 January 7.30pm

Bournemouth & Beyond Discovery Group talk on Alfred Russel Wallace – The Poole Years by Mike Broke, in the main hall of St Andrews Church, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth BH2 6JJ. Visitors welcome £3. More details at www.bournemouthandbeyond. co.uk

24-27 January

Ferndown Drama performing Alan Ayckbourn’s Snake in the Grass at the Barrington Theatre, Ferndown. Tickets £8.50, email info@ ferndowndrama.org, ring 01202 894858 or buy on the door.

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26 January 10am3pm

Bournemouth Council is holding an in-car child safety clinic at the Littledown Centre. Drivers will have the opportunity to have their child car seats checked free of charge with experts on-hand offering advice. Just turn up or for more information, contact Bournemouth Council.

27 January 10.15am

West Moors Horticultural Society coffee morning at West Moors Memorial Hall.

27 January 2.30pm and 7.30pm

The Lions Club of Bournemouth presents family pantomime Nellie the Cow. Henry Brown Centre, 32, Cunningham Crescent, West Howe, BH11 8DU. Tickets £6, £1 children. Book on bmthlionsclubevents@ outlook.com or 0844 963 2417. Proceeds to the club’s charities.

6 February 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Murder on the Orient Express (12A) film at Regent Centre, Christchurch. Book on 01202 499199

9 February 7.30pm

Griff Rhys Jones appears at the Regent Centre, Christchurch with his show Where was I? Tickets £20, concs £18. Book at the box office on 01202 499199

12 February 2pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society meeting and talk by Martin Young on the Ascension Island and its colourful flora, fauna, geography and history in the Main Hall, Allendale Centre, Wimborne.

12 February 2pm

West Moors Horticultural Society AGM and Illustrated Talk ‘The Wild Life of Hengistbury Head’ by Richard Hesketh at West Moors Memorial Hall.

14 February 7.30pm

Bingo at the Hub, Verwood in the Hub café. Cash prizes to be won. £10 for 10 games. All welcome, only over 18s may play.

Muscliff Garden Club. An illustrated talk ‘Hillier Gardens – Paradise through the seasons’ by John Coombes at Muscliff Community Centre, Shillingstone Drive, Bournemouth.

31 January 10am1pm

14 February 7pm

30 January 7.30pm

Wildlife art class, polar bear on black paper. Beginners welcome. At Ringwood Library. Cost £15, call 01425 474255 to book a place.

3 February 10.30am

West Moors Horticultural Society, Road Wardens’ coffee morning at West Moors Memorial Hall.

RSC live broadcast Twelfth Night starring Kara Tointon, Adrian Edmondson at Regent Centre, Christchurch. Tickets £13, concs £12. 01202 499199

Mid-February

See the snowdrops at Kingston Lacy, near Wimborne with over 30 different species daily from 10am-4pm. Also see them at St George’s Church, Damerham

15 February 2pm U3A Ringwood, talk by Brian Pettit. Wildlife photographer Brian will show the wildlife of The Falklands, held at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. For more information visit www. ringwoodu3a.org.uk. Visitors welcome.

16 February 10.30am–12pm and 2pm-3.30pm Kids’ Air-drying clay activities at Walford Mill, Wimborne. Morning activity for age 5+, dinosaurs. Afternoon, for ages 10+, Jurassic sea creatures. Pre-book through www. walfordmillcrafts.co.uk

19 February 2pm St Alban’s Garden Club. An illustrated talk ‘Flowers of Crete’ by Rosemary Legrand at St Alban’s Church lounge, Charminster Road, Bournemouth.

21 February 7.30pm Andreas Ottensamer, BSO artist-in-residence performs a special recital of clarinet with Jose Gallardo on piano at Lighthouse, Poole. Ticket prices £16 upwards available from the box office on 01202 280000 or BSOlive.com

23 February 7.30pm Comedian Jethro at the Hub, Verwood. Tickets £20 from 01202 828740.

27 February 7.30pm Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society presents a concert of popular music by Nicholas Martin at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. Visitors welcome, £5 payable at door. For info call 01202 895254.

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A singa-long Beauty Now here’s a treat for February Half Term. The Regent in Christchurch is presenting Sing-a-Long-a Beauty and the Beast (PG) (2017), on Tuesday 13 February 2pm. Join in as the Regent celebrates with a screening of Disney’s brand new adaptation of the iconic fairy tale, with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in. This is your family’s chance to sing your heart out to the Disney songs of your childhood such as “Be our Guest”, “Belle”, “Gaston” and not forgetting the “Beauty and The Beast”. Sing along with Emma Watson, Ewan

McGregor and Emma Thompson in this romantic fairytale. The Singalonga host will start with a pre-show to help you warm up your voices, teach you some hand actions, show you how to use the famous Singalonga props bag during the film and when to boo the arrogant Gaston and of course judge the fancy dress competition! For those of you who don’t know the story, Belle (Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken

prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in its castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast’s hideous exterior, allowing her to recognise the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides on the inside. Dress as your favourite character and get ready to feel part of a real fairytale. The show lasts for approximately 2 hours 50 minutes in total, including a 30-minute pre-show. Tickets are adults £15, children £10.

Did you get a new computer or iPad for Christmas? Do you need some help with using the technology? Your local library can often help.

Here are some sessions coming up to assist you in getting the most from your device. Ringwood Library

DOTS iPad (Digital Options Training Support) The next course will be on 9 and 16 February, 2-5pm. Run by Hampshire Libraries Lending iPad Service providing six hours of free training and the loan of an iPad. For more information please contact 01425 474255. Get to know your iPad starts on 29 January and continues on Mondays 5 and 12 February, 10am-12pm. This free course is an introduction to iPads for new owners. It is also suitable for anyone who would like to get more out of their iPad. Booking is essential on 01425 474255. Every Tuesday 10am-12pm a volunteer is available to advise you on any computer or iPad concerns. Make an appointment for your free session by calling 01425 474255.

Fordingbridge Library Every Tuesday, 2pm-4pm a volunteer is available to advise on any computer or iPad concerns. Make an appointment by calling 01425 657524.

Blue mountains and red Banff Mountain Film Festival (12A) will be calling in to the Regent in Christchurch on Saturday 17 February at 7.30pm. The Centre will be showing the Blue programme. This will be followed by the Banff Mountain Film Festival (12A) Red programme with a selection of different films on Tuesday 1 May. In the Blue programme, experience an extraordinary collection of short films, from canoeing up the Amazon to climbing the Eldorada Canyon. Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline-packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far-flung corners of the globe. This year there are two evenings to ignite passion for adventure, action and travel. For double the adventure go along for both nights for entirely different film content. These are exciting events with free prize giveaways. See www.banff-uk.com for more details. Tickets are £13.50, with concessions £11.50 for each film. There is a saver discount for both Banff events at £23 (available from the box office only – please call 01202 499199). Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news

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around & ABOUT Bewitching play Poulner Players have been polishing their props and brushing their fur coats for their next production, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe adapted from CS Lewis’ book. It’s a story loved by adults and children alike. Performances are on Wednesday to Saturday, 14-17 February at 7.30pm, with matinees on Thursday and Friday at 2.30pm at 1st Poulner Scouts Hall in Southampton Road. For tickets, call 0333 666 3366 or book online at www. poulnerplayers.com.

British Wildlife photography at its best The wonders of the natural world will be brought into sharp focus when the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) exhibition opens at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood this month. Featuring stunning images from across the country, this year’s exhibition reveals moments of natural glory in both town and country captured forever by some exceptional photography. The images were selected from thousands of entries and raise awareness about biodiversity, British species and their habitats. Seven local images, from Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire were highly commended in this year’s awards including two taken by Wimborne-based Robin Goodlad. In the Portraits category his ‘Ring in Bright Water’ captures an otter making a perfect circle in the water, whilst his second image, ‘Ethereal Dawn’ is in the Wildwoods category and shows a carpet of wild garlic in Dorset woodland. The British Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition opens daily in the Visitor Centre and Ranger Den at Moors Valley Country Park from 20 January – 4 March. Details of the competion can be found at www.bwpawards.org

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motoring NEWS A31 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – preferred route Following a public consultation, Highways England has announced that its preferred option for the road widening of the A31 at Ringwood is Option 1.

he consultation took place last year between June and August. After analysis of the results, strong support was shown for the improvements to the A31 at Ringwood. Of those who responded to the consultation questionnaire, 70% supported the proposed option (Option 1) and 75% understood the justification for rejecting Options 2 and 3. Given the results, Highways England will proceed to the next stage to develop Option 1. Option 1 includes the following: Surveys have been carried out on the existing westbound bridges crossing the Avon and the • Increase the width of the A31 from two lanes to three lanes on the westbound Bickerley Millstream to determine whether they could carriageway between the Ringwood and Verwood junctions (approximately 1km) be widened. The results have shown that these • Increase the width of the two bridges over the River Avon and Bickerley Millstream to bridges will be replaced as part of this project. Work accommodate the westbound third lane on how Highways England can mitigate any impact • The West Street junction with the A31 is closed to motorised vehicles will continue in the next phase of the project and will • The Fish Inn Pub entry/exit to the A31 is closed to motorised vehicles involve key stakeholders, including the Environment • The Petrol Filling Station remains open Agency and other statutory environmental bodies. • The existing cycle/foot path adjacent to the A31 will be improved The scheme will now progress through the • Collaborate with Ringwood Town Council to assist delivery of the local Town Access necessary planning and statutory procedures. Plan. Highways England have confirmed they will continue to work closely with all stakeholders, including with local Consultation leaflets can be picked up at Ringwood Town Council offices, Ringwood Leisure authorities to identify improvements within Ringwood Centre, Picket Post Petrol Station (westbound), Forest Edge Petrol Station (eastbound), town centre, which may be delivered in conjunction Ringwood Library, Greyfriars Community Centre and New Forest District Council offices at with the A31 scheme. Lyndhurst. Work is expected to start in spring 2021 and open to traffic by 2022. If you have any queries or concerns, you can contact Highways England at: A31Ringwood@highwaysengland.co.uk or call 0300 123 5000. If you would like to read the full Public Consultation Report, you can do so by visiting: www.highways.gov.uk/a31ringwood.

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Is the drink-drive limit wrong?

orset Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill has held a short public consultation because he is concerned about the generous alcohol limit for drivers in England and Wales. It currently stands at 80 milligrams of alcohol for every 100 millilitres of blood in the body – the most generous legal drinkdrive threshold in Europe. Martyn Underhill said, “I wrote to the Secretary of State for Transport to formally express my concerns about the impact this has on motorists’ behaviour. As I anticipated, the dismissive response I received stated that there are no plans to review the current limit. Although lobbying from various quarters has failed to gain traction in Government, I remain strongly convinced that we should not underestimate the impact that the current limit has on road safety.” By December 2017, Dorset had sadly seen the

number of road deaths reach a higher level than for the full year of 2016. Over a quarter of these fatalities involved a motorist driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both. Martyn Underhill continued, “The law should give drivers clear and conclusive guidance on how much alcohol they can safely and legally consume. As it stands, our excessively generous threshold creates confusion. Drivers are left to guess at how much alcohol is acceptable and whether a half pint more will send them over the limit. Nobody can conclusively say how much is too much. “While a zero milligram limit is not feasible, given that some foods, mouthwashes and other products contain small amounts of alcohol, the low limit seen in some European countries goes a long way to achieving the same effect. A limit where one drink could cost you your licence sends the right

message. It would more effectively deter motorists from drinking at all before getting behind the wheel. “If you know that you are allowed to drink something, the possibility of losing control of how much you drink and consequently your ability to drive safely is very real. People take chances when there is the option to do so. We know that any blood alcohol content will affect the way that you drive. Be it through lack of attention, speed of reaction or just increased bravado, permitting drinking before driving creates risk.” He said every one of the road deaths involving alcohol in Dorset last year was needless. “Making the selfish choice to drive while under the influence has the potential to devastate families,” he added. His short public consultation was due to close early in January. However, it may still be available at the following link https://

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/ r/6TQ33FR Martyn Underhill urged residents to take part in the consultation adding that, “On behalf of all Dorset residents, I intend to continue to lobby Government to rethink this issue and as this develops, I am keen to ensure that the views of even more local people are at the forefront of discussions.”

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How much difference do you think the Autumn Budget will make to the housing market in 2018?

Well, all the headlines have been about the scrapping of stamp duty on the first £300,000 for first time buyers purchasing property costing up to £500,000. This equates to a saving of as much as £5,000 and effectively means that 80% of all first time buyers in England (outside London) are now exempt from stamp duty altogether compared to just 21% before the change came into force. This change will undoubtedly be of help to some hard-pressed young people looking to get onto the first rung of the property ladder by reducing the costs involved in their purchase and making it a little

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easier to save up the necessary deposit – particularly under the Help to Buy scheme, where they only have to find a five per cent deposit in the first place. On the other hand… there are those who argue that helping first time buyers in this way will only lead to an increase in demand and thereby push prices up even further. There could also be a knock-on effect on the private rental sector where investors who are already reeling from last year’s tax changes will now find themselves at a further disadvantage when in competition with first time buyers. Could the chancellor have done more? Of course he could.

He could, for example, have announced a far more ambitious re-structuring of the entire stamp duty regime, something that practically everyone involved in the property industry has been urging the Government to do for years. The burden of stamp duty could have been transferred to the vendor and become a sales tax rather than a purchase one. A vendor having just sold would be far more likely to be able to afford the stamp duty bill rather than a buyer who has already shelled out hundreds of thousands of pounds! Or, he could simply have scrapped stamp duty up to £300,000 for everyone, rather than just for first time buyers.

Ultimately, the only real long-term solution to the housing problem is to greatly increase the number of new homes being built and the chancellor did take some small steps by simplifying the planning laws etc, but nothing truly earth-shattering. So, all in all I think the stamp duty change will keep the first time buyer end of the market active and provided there is a steady supply of properties coming to the market, then I would hope that we will see an active and steady housing market in 2018. That’s assuming there are no external factors that come into play which have a knock-on effect to the property sector.

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Further to the letter in the latest Viewpoint (December), I heartily agree with Mrs Jones – especially with regard to the no 38. I used to go regularly to Ringwood market. Then the 315 was discontinued and the 38 became my other option (yes, I know the X6 ends up at Ringwood, but it takes ages – 50 minutes or so). I have to come into Ferndown on a 13. The due time at Ferndown is 17 minutes past the hour so, unless the 38 is late, we don’t stand a chance of catching it and it departs at 17 minutes past the hour. I have twice been on a 13, only to see the 38 drive off before I managed to even get off the 13, which leaves me with the best part of an hour to wait. I also find it incomprehensible why the X6 and B2 going to West Moors etc are sometimes due one minute apart, meaning if you miss one, you’ve probably missed both! So there goes another hour. As a fairly active 83-year-old, I find it very irksome having to waste so much time waiting at bus stops. Shirley Stevenson Ferndown

undraisers from the Ringwood and District Branch of The Royal British Legion want to say a big “Thank You” to everyone who helped raise over £27,251 during the Poppy Appeal fundraising collection, which took place over the weeks leading up to Remembrance. Whilst the Legion is seen as the UK’s leading armed forces charity, it is the support of the local general public and companies that provide the funding for all the Legion’s work. It’s an absolutely amazing total given the continuing concerns being expressed nationally about people having less disposable income now, especially as at this time last year we were still hoping to break the £27k barrier. I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who gave so generously to help us reach this total. We would also like to thank all the businesses and organisations in the area that backed the Poppy Appeal by allowing us to use the Furlong; have collecting boxes on their counters around the town and in local villages; for their fundraising efforts and the amazing support they continue to show towards the appeal. Shops and businesses weren’t shy of providing hot drinks to those who stood outside doing the street collections, and Delia Allen and her daughter Melissa donated 800 crocheted poppies, all of them being sold, plus a poppy teddy bear and poppy hippo, which were raffled. The winners were Hannah from Fordingbridge, who won the teddy and Tina from Romsey, who won the hippo. Thanks also to Abigail Griffiths from Ringwood School, who made some cookies to sell at school and very kindly donated

the £63.30 raised – every little bit of help is much appreciated and very encouraging. It really has been an incredible time. We started the poppy launch on Saturday 28 October with the Legion gazebo on the Gateway where the town mayor, Cllr Tim Ward was presented with a poppy by officers from Blighmont Army Reserve Centre and we were entertained by the local ‘Flamin Ukes’ Ukulele Band. The poppy sellers were out and about on the streets on the following weekend, and for 14 days outside stores and shops and with the Legion gazebo, appearing several times on the Furlong. The annual concert in the Parish Church by the Band of the Hampshire Constabulary on 21 October was well attended and added to the total – thank you to all who came to such an entertaining evening. Our special thanks to the town council and Lara Faramus for their support and allowing us to have the gazebo on display at the Gateway and in the Furlong; to Ringwood Surplus Stores for providing a static base from which to work, and the Meeting House for hosting our gazebo on their forecourt. Yes there were a lot of people involved, we certainly could not have achieved such an astounding result without our team of poppy appeal volunteers, but the public’s response has been truly amazing. Thank you all so very much for your continuing support of such a worthwhile cause; it is really appreciated. Val Aldridge Branch Poppy Appeal Coordinator

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