Viewpoint July 2021

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Dear readers

Ben Pulford managing director ben@mags4dorset.co.uk

I can’t see it stopping anytime soon – not amongst my circle of friends anyway.

These boots – or rather trainers, now we’re no longer up to our ankles in mud – are made for walking.

By the time you read this, all restrictions could be lifted; however I suspect – and indeed hope - that since we’ve all discovered such wonderful pathways in scenic countryside over the past 15 months, we’re not going to give up our regular walks.

And we’ll be all the healthier for it.

Even with cafes and cinemas open – albeit it recently with Covidsecure rules – I’m still getting as many people suggesting that we go for a walk, even if afterwards we reward ourselves with a coffee – and a cake – if our steps warrant it.

On Wednesday evenings I join Janine, Nick and Ben Pulford for a scenic walk – you could say it is our office outing!

It’s a time to catch up and bounce ideas off each other as well as giving us the chance to enjoy the countryside.

Even before the pandemic, women had started to swap their vertiginous heels for trainers, wearing them with floaty dresses and skirts as well as jeans. And now they are serving the purpose for which they were intended – with the result that we’re all ready to go off on a jaunt at a moment’s notice.

10,000 steps a day anyone? No, let’s aim for 15,000.

And here I have to offer many congratulations to my colleagues Ben and Louis who conquered Dorset’s Three Peaks on 19 June, raising more than £1,000 for Diverse Abilities whilst walking a massive 69,000 steps.

Marilyn Barber

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Councillors put forward objections to increased cycleways

By Marilyn Barber | newseditor@mags4dorset.co.uk Five councillors who represent Ferndown and West Parley have expressed concern that, although they understand that there are some benefits to the provision of safe routes for cyclists, they feel that a number of the proposals will be to the serious detriment of other road users, businesses and residents.

Mike Parkes and Cathy Lugg, Ferndown North, Julie Robinson and Rod Adkins, Ferndown South and Andrew Parry, West Parley, have responded to consultation on the Transforming Cities Fund on cycleways.

They point out that the two main roads - Ringwood Road and Wimborne Road - affected by the project carry considerable volumes of traffic throughout the day which they recognise continues to cause traffic problems within the area.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Cllr Parkes said: “It seems clear that the project is designed around cycling ideology rather

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than a pragmatic balance for all users of the roads. It does not take into account that whilst there is a desire to reduce vehicles on our roads, this will not only take time but also is not practical for all travel, nor does it appear to address how it will reduce volumes of traffic as the sizes of the road widths and junctions are decreased.

“It is our full understanding that the TCF project is not designed to address issues in Ferndown in relation to HGV traffic on the roads, however it cannot be ignored. We recognise that an associated benefit of the cycleways will result in a reduction of speed limits to 30 mph which in turn will likely influence sat navs to avoid Ferndown.”

He added that Ferndown has a significant plan in place for the regeneration of the town centre and they are concerned that elements of the proposals do not take into account many of the improvements

that will come out of the plan.

Cllr Parkes said: “The specific proposals included in the consultation that we do not support are: Ringwood Road, and Tricketts Cross to Penny’s Hill.

“We do not support cycle paths on both sides of the road due to the disruption to both sides of the road and the impact this will have on the junction at Penny’s Hill in particular. We would prefer to see a two-way cycleway on the southern side of the road as this will in turn join in with the existing cycleway that runs from Tricketts Cross northwards to the A31.”

The Transforming Cities Fund consultation carried out by Dorset Council and BCP Council ended on 14 June. It proposes environmentally friendly journeys connecting Wimborne and Ferndown in the north with Poole town centre in the south, Merley in the West and Christchurch in the east.

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Car parking charges to be reviewed in Dorset Council area As part of the Parking Transformation project, which seeks to standardise car park prices, Dorset Council wants to know what residents think about a new car park permit that is being developed.

A proposed three tier pricing structure for car parks differentiates between rural, coastal and town, and the seasonal nature of car parks at popular visitor destinations.

It aims to bring consistency to charging across Dorset Council car parks – where charges currently span from free to £9 all day.

Level one pricing, in smaller, more rural car parks, is proposed to start at 50p for 30 minutes and rise incrementally to £4 for all day.

Level two pricing, in market towns and shopping destination car parks, is

proposed to start at 50p for 30 minutes up to £6 for all day.

Level three pricing, in visitor destination car parks, is proposed to match Level Two pricing in the low season and range from £1 for 30 minutes to £10 for all day from 1 April to 31 October.

A single car park permit is proposed for drivers living and working in Dorset, replacing the 76 different permits currently available across the county, which could be used in specified Dorset Council car parks throughout the year.

Dorset’s town and parish councillors, and community representatives participating in stakeholder groups, are being asked to comment on the proposed tiered car park pricing structure. The permit survey is open to everyone to ensure plans take into

account the views of Dorset’s motorists, as well as specific, local knowledge on parking.

Comments on the proposals will be reviewed and incorporated into the plans, where appropriate.

The project team hopes to present the final proposals to Dorset Council Place

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and Resources Overview Committee in October and to Cabinet in November – with a view to introduce new parking charges in January 2022.

To provide feedback, complete the survey at www. dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/parkingpermit-survey or speak to your local town or parish council.

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Youth club saved by community spirit

By Karen Wyatt-Epapara | mags@mags4dorset.co.uk West Moors Youth Club has been saved from the threat of closure as new committee members have come forward.

The youth club, which has been running sessions for Years 7 and 8, was faced with the very real possibility of having to close when some of its committee members stepped down.

Remaining committee member Ray Hilton Garner said the resignations came from long-standing members who now had other demands on their time, including Joy Wye, who is in her 90s, and had been involved in the youth club since 1994.

Without the full quota of committee members, the youth club was faced with the very real possibility that it would have to close. A plea was put out, and fresh

faces have stepped forward.

Among these are a dad in his 30s with experience in running youth clubs, a local mum and an expert in social media, who also happens to be a personal trainer.

The youth club recently began running fitness sessions with a view to reengaging young people with the centre. Currently, the provision is only for years 7 and 8, but Ray hopes it can expand the offering, and would like to hear suggestions of activities children would like included.

As well as the new committee members, more volunteers are needed to help run fundraising events such as Carols on the Petwyn.

The committee would also like to run new events during the summer months.

Ray said: “We need to get the children thinking about coming to the youth club again after the closure. Having these new people on board means we can become a more outgoing and dynamic youth club – one that’s been picked up, shaken about and recreated to become one they can’t wait to come to.

“The last thing anyone wants is to hear the combined voices of West Moors’ youth saying, ‘We’re bored!’ Let’s give them something to do.”

If you would like to get involved, call Ray on 01202 871757. Alternatively, you can attend the next youth club General Meeting on 30 July, 7pm at the youth club building.

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First port of call on legal matters

By Edward Holmes, Meesons Solicitors In the news when I have heard of people being under house arrest, I always wondered what it would be like. Now I feel I know.

I am pleased to say I have not been arrested but my family and I had to self-isolate as per the government rules following my daughter testing positive for Covid.

When you cannot leave your house, you suddenly realise how often you actually do leave. It is easy to lose count of how many times you just pop out to get something you had previously forgotten. We are always running out of milk, and chilli is not the same without kidney beans.

While quarantining (besides looking forward to playing golf), I considered writing about lawful and unlawful imprisonment but that is not my expertise.

At Meesons we have specialists in all the traditional high street services including but not limited to those listed in our advertisement. Even if your legal query is not listed, please contact us. We are happy to be your first port of call if you need assistance on any legal matter.

We will always endeavour to help when we can, however if we cannot assist, we will be happy to recommend someone to you at no cost. We are ready to see you in person, by video link or by telephone whichever is the most convenient for you.

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New skatepark underway Work has begun on the new skatepark in West Moors.

It will replace the old skatepark, which was rusting and beyond repair, and will be a modern, concrete, sustainable and accessible facility suitable for both beginner and experienced skaters and other wheeled sports.

It is hoped the park will be completed

by August.

Artist's impression of the new skatepark

Dorset Council community grant programme If your organisation or community group has had to suspend activities during the pandemic, you can apply for funds from Dorset Council’s new Community Restart Grant Programme.

There are two new grants available – the Village Halls and Community Spaces Support Grant and Dorset Community Restart Grant.

These grants are specifically for voluntary and community sector organisations that have not been able to operate due to government restrictions and are for sums between £500

and £2,000 to enable them to restart their activities. The activities must be delivered in the Dorset Council area and the annual income should be less than £100,000.

Applications can only be submitted online at https:// www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ your-community/support-forvoluntary-and-communityorganisations/funding/dorsetcommunity-recovery-grants. aspx and must be completed

by Sunday 25 July.

Grant awards will be made in August with the expectation that activity will start in the autumn.

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A fete with plenty to celebrate “It was terrific to see so many people having a great time,” said Fete on the Field event director George Phillips.

Organised by Ferndown and Parley Rotary CIO, it had been cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions, but this year it went ahead on 19 June.

As well as an avenue of stalls and arena displays, Krazy Kev attracted crowds of children.

As part of the celebrations a plaque was unveiled at the wheelpark (see

Mayor Cllr Julie Robinson officially opens playpark

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opposite), and the mayor officially opened the refurbished children’s playpark.

Councillor Mike Parkes, chair of the KGV Project Delivery Group, said the playpark formed part of the King George V campus redevelopment.

On 20 June, the fete continued with the Ferndown 5k and 10k charity runs.

All money raised goes to sponsored charities, Rotary International and King George’s Field Charity (Ferndown).

“I’d like to thank all the volunteers from Rotary, Ferndown Town Council and elsewhere in the community who made this happen. Also Dorset Council Safety Advisory Group and Run Britain for their advice on putting on a Covid-safe event,” said George Phillips.

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Wheelpark mural unveiled The annual BMX competition hosted by Turndown@ Ferndown, took place on 19 June during the Fete on the Field at the impressive new wheelpark. The park had been the vision of a former mayor of Ferndown, the late Steve Lugg. His widow, Cllr Cathy Lugg, unveiled a plaque in his memory prior to the start of competition.

Steve Cartwright saw the wheelpark project through and paid tribute to Mr Lugg who had the vision for the park 10 years ago, but sadly

didn’t live to see it finished.

He said: “Steve gave up hours and hours of his time.

Without him we just wouldn’t have this park today.”

Cathy Lugg thanked creative artist Louis Pulford for designing the colourful mural saying it was “a fantastic and unique design” and that Steve would be thrilled to know there was a plaque in his memory. She said she hoped “all our young people enjoy using this wheelpark.”

Caption: Cllr Cathy Lugg beside the plaque

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Dorset hospitals launch Green Plan University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD) has launched its ‘Green Plan’.

The strategy puts UHD on a path to having ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2040, in line with NHS England’s carbon neutral target. It also commits the organisation to deliver against all of the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 under the NHS sustainable assessment framework.

The hospital has created 10 ‘areas of action’ for reducing the organisation’s impact on the environment

in areas such as waste, travel and energy usage.

Recent achievements include creating a haven for wildlife at the lake and grounds at Royal Bournemouth Hospital; offsetting paper consumption, enabling the trust via a scheme to plant over two and a half thousand trees in Madagascar; and CO2 emissions across its hospital sites are now approximately 24 per cent lower than in 2012.

Debbie Fleming, UHD’s chief executive, said: “As one of the largest organisations

in Dorset, with a significant economic, social, and environmental impact, it’s really important that we work in a way that has a positive effect on the communities we serve and that we protect the

environment which sustains us.

“Our plan will ensure that all our activities are focused on benefitting and safeguarding our environment – with everyone in the Trust having a part to play.”

Members of UHD sustainability team

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Pulford Publicity’s Providing Charity of the Year educational support through lockdown

Ringwood man in a spin

Like many teachers, assistants, pupils, students and parents, we’re reflecting on a year of how Covid has affected day-to-day school life. You may not be aware, but at Diverse Abilities, we run our own specialist school, Langside School, based in Poole. As well as providing a personalised curriculum for each of the children we support, we are also able to provide their vital medical care onsite through a wonderful team of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists.

The pandemic has been an inspirational display of the resilience of our families and teams, especially at Langside.

Many shielded throughout the first lockdown, so the school provided remote support through video calls and YouTube sessions, as well as 1:1 home visits when required to assist families with specialist equipment and to check on everyone’s progress.

Rob plans to do a 5k run on 26 September for Cancer Research UK. To donate, go to fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/ roberts-race-for-life-489899

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Following this, we did a phased return for a selection of respite pupils as a practise ahead of everyone returning in September. We set up different zones and bubbles, created new entrances and exits, received funding for a new classroom, and tackled an increased spend on PPE and cleaning.

While PPE has been a barrier to prevent the spread, it is a devastating barrier to the development and wellbeing of our pupils as they are unable to see our whole faces or receive the touch and closeness they would normally feel. One positive however, is that we have seen a massive reduction in the transmissions of the viruses we would have normally experienced over the winter months.

Now, we’re getting back to a full day of teaching for the final term, and who knows where we’ll be in September, but one thing’s certain, our families will continue to inspire us each day.

Cat, and the team at Diverse Abilities

Rob Forrester-Addie from Ringwood experienced the flight of a lifetime, 18 months after it was intended.

The flight on a Harvard was given to him by his wife for his 80th birthday and had been postponed twice last year.

Rob worked as a cameraman at Boscombe Down and for 25 years, he was a flight observer taking high-speed cine film of on-going testing and trials from a ‘chase' plane. During this time, Rob made 650 sorties in Harvards, but never experienced any aerobatics.

To make Rob’s 651st Harvard flight extra special, his pilot, Glen Fricker included a loopthe-loop and 360-degree roll.

“It was very exciting for me,” said Rob, who in 2019 made a sponsored tandem freefall parachute descent for a Ringwood charity and the main chute failed. You may remember reading about it in Viewpoint. Luckily the smaller reserve parachute brought the pair safely down for a heavier landing.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Ringwood events

Ringwood Town Council is planning to stage an event to mark VJ Day on 15 August. It is also hoped the carnival will take place on 18 September.

Footpath works

Hampshire County Council has received developers’ contributions to pay for both the footpath in Crow Lane (to link Beaumont Park to Hightown Road) and the surfacing of the Castleman Trailway east of the railway bridge.

Historical preservation

The mayor of Ringwood, Cllr Tony Ring, has had a meeting with the Ringwood Society. It is hoped to restore the triangle of land off Castleman Way for historical purposes, as the area was previously part of the railway coal yard and included a coal bunker and railway post. Members of the society would like to see Deweys Wall repaired. A structural engineer has looked at the wall and the report will be shared with the council when received.

Replacement tree

Hampshire County Council is to be asked to remove a tree stump in Ringwood’s Market Place, which remains following the felling of an Alder tree. In its place it is hoped to plant an English Oak to mark next year’s Jubilee.

New cycle stand

A four-hoop demountable cycle stand has been installed behind the tree stump in Ringwood’s Market Place.

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Increase in crime In a report to Ringwood Town Council, Inspector Mike Minnock said that all Ringwood areas were seeing an increase in reported crime as the country comes out of lockdown. The number of burglaries had considerably reduced, and this was attributed to some key arrests, with 12 people currently under investigation.

Additional resources had been assigned to police events around the European Football Championships, bank holidays and school holidays in order to maintain a presence and to keep the public safe.

Current issues of concern locally were vehicle offending, specifically catalytic converter thefts, and youth violence.

The neighbourhood team followed up on each catalytic converter theft and the number reported had reduced recently due to a key arrest. Police are targeting offenders, and regularly visiting scrap dealers, responding quickly to any intelligence received.

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There was an increase in the number of young people in the area carrying weapons, committing assaults and antisocial behaviour, sometimes linked to drug dealing and drug-related harm. Police are working with the district council and head teachers, and bidding for funding for additional resources to address the issue.

A community Speed Watch initiative is being developed, with a team of volunteers soon to be deployed on local roads.

Theft from shops was also discussed and a Shop Watch scheme could be set up.

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A silver nutmeg

By Julian Hewitt, Fordingbridge Museum

Spices are vital ingredients in many recipes today and, along with herbs, have a rich history of being used to enhance the flavour of food Cloves were found in the tomb Nutmeg grater and storage canister of Tutankhamun and nutmeg and cloves were imported into China. Grecian and Roman herbals listed hundreds of herbs and spices that could be used as food flavourings or for their medical uses.

In the Middle Ages in Europe, spices imported from Asia were very expensive.

One pound of nutmeg was worth as much as seven fat oxen and, at times of coin shortages, peppercorns were used to pay for such things as a bride’s dowry, tolls or rents.

Dutch admiral was decapitated and 46 The trade in spices was Dutchmen were killed. This gave the initially dominated by Arab merchants Dutch an excuse to bring in more troops who often kept the sources of their and decimate the local resistance. goods secret to protect their business.

Great atrocities were committed on the The European nations sent out Banda people, mainly carried out by explorers such as Marco Polo and, later, Japanese mercenaries employed by the Christopher Columbus to open up trade Dutch. The local population was almost routes so they could bypass wiped out and those that remained Arab traders. were used as slaves to run the nutmeg In the 1250s, cities like Venice grew plantations. The land was divided up rich because of the spice trade and and given to Dutch settlers who grew merchants made huge fortunes. Spices very rich by bringing in convicts and were as valuable as gold and gems. slaves to harvest the nutmegs.

Driven by the prospects of acquiring Britain had a fort near to the Banda great wealth, European nations were Islands and there was great tension quite happy to go to war and cause because the British paid more for the misery in order to dominate the nutmegs than the Dutch. However, spice trade. it was not until 1810 during the The main source of nutmegs was Napoleonic wars that Britain came into the Banda Islands in Indonesia. For a direct conflict with the Dutch who were long time, nutmegs were sold by Arab vassals to the French. Britain took the traders to the Venetians at exorbitant Dutch forces in the Banda Islands by prices and their origins were kept surprise and took over the country. secret. However, in the early 1500s Eventually the Dutch regained control Portugal discovered the source of of the islands, but Britain had already nutmegs in the Banda Islands. It removed many of the nutmeg trees and attempted to build a fort to dominate taken them to Ceylon and other the trade, but resistance from the local British colonies. people prevented the fort being built.

Nutmeg graters became popular in The Dutch East India Company the 17th century when the aristocracy stepped in and persuaded the Banda would use silver pocket graters to spice Islanders to sign a treaty giving the their wines and ales. In the 18th century Dutch a monopoly of trade in nutmegs, domestic graters were produced in tin although not all local leaders signed or to meet increasing demand. In the 19th understood the document. century prices of nutmeg dropped and The Dutch were selling nutmegs a grater and storage canister became a for 300 times the purchase price to standard kitchen item for many people.

European countries and India so there The next time you recite the nursery was much to protect. rhyme I Had a Little Nut Tree, think of the Like the Portuguese before them poor Banda people who were tortured the Dutch began to build a fort but, and killed for access to their nutmegs. again, the locals resisted this and a

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Citizen of the year announced Helen Tague has received the annual ‘Citizen of the Year’ award from Fordingbridge Rotary.

Helen was given the award in recognition of the years that she has been involved in many local activities, all of them Helen Tague on a voluntary basis.

The organisations and groups Helen has given her time to include St Mary’s Church, the Fordingbridge Museum, the Business Forum, the Flower Club, Inner Wheel and Fordingbridge Twinning Association.

Helen was the town clerk for years, and as such, was a founder member of Fordingbridge Twinning. After a stint as chairman, she has remained active in the twinning association ever since. It is appropriate that she will be joining some of the Rotary members on their proposed visit to Vimoutiers next July when the 40th anniversary of the twinning will be celebrated.

Community larder A community larder run by volunteers has found a way to support local communities.

FareShare Southern Central Larders is a membership scheme that aims to help people make their money go further by reducing their shopping bills. Memberships costs £2.50 to £5 per week depending on the size of your household. For that, members get a selection of groceries including a combination of cupboard items, dairy, meat and some fruit and vegetables.

The larders operate at: • Three Legged Cross: All Saints Church, Saints Close, BH21 6UJ. Mondays, 9.30am–11am • Bransgore: the car park at the Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Ringwood Road, BH23 8JH. Fridays, 9.30am–10.30am • Ringwood: Ringwood Leisure Centre, Parsonage Barn Lane, BH24 1PX. Fridays, 1.30pm–3pm • Fordingbridge: Avonway Community Centre, 36 Shaftesbury Street, SP6 1JF. Fridays, 1.30pm-3pm To join, you will need to complete a membership form and provide ID and proof of address.

Forms can be requested by emailing FSSouthernCentral@fareshare.org.uk .

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Mandatory inoculations considered

Kate Brooks

Healthcare organisations should be prepared in the event of the introduction of compulsory Covid vaccinations for care home staff.

That is the warning from Kate Brooks, partner and head of employment at Ellis Jones Solicitors.

Kate said: “Mandatory vaccination for employees in CQC registered homes is a controversial move.

“It will also apply to agency staff and those who visit to provide services, such as beauticians and trades people.

“Medical exemptions will apply although it is unclear about whether religious or philosophical beliefs will also be taken into account.

“We will know more once the legislation makes its way through

parliament but it is entirely possible that the policy will be extended into other healthcare settings too.

“It would be prudent to consider this a starting shot to begin preparations now rather than face a last-minute rush later on.”

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has also announced a consultation on extending the requirement to NHS workers and other health care staff.

Practical steps to take include: developing a vaccine policy; training managers and staff; ensuring equal opportunities and anti-harassment and bullying training is up to date; consultation, education and support for all staff.

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Gift of comfort After Bluebird Care’s customer Norman sadly lost his wife, he wasn’t sleeping well Norman was waking up in the night and struggling to get back off sleep. He would sleep next to his wife’s dressing gown so that he felt closer to her.

The company’s care professionals thought that it would be a nice idea to get him something to comfort him.

Norman had been showing them his family photos, so the idea came to have one printed onto a cushion. That way if he

Think NHS 111 first for Dorset minor injuries units Dorset’s network of minor injuries units (MIUs) has now reopened for pre-booked appointments.

People are asked to contact NHS 111 in the first instance so they can access the right treatment, in the right place, at the right time. If you need to go to an MIU, the 111 service will book you in.

With national restrictions now gradually being eased, all of the MIUs run by Dorset HealthCare will revert to their pre-Covid opening hours.

Jane Elson, Dorset HealthCare’s service director for Integrated Community Services, said: “We’re delighted not only to re-open all our MIU services, but also to provide them in a more targeted, efficient way.

We had to change things over the past year, and pre-booked appointments worked extremely well.

“It will save people travelling when they don’t need to, and ensure patients who do require face-to-face appointments won’t have to sit around waiting for very long.”

woke in the night he would have a picture of his wife next to him and feel close to her. Norman was so surprised when he received his gift saying he was overwhelmed by the gesture.

Every time he is visited by Bluebird Care staff, he has his cushion nearby, and takes it wherever he goes. His family were also really grateful that the staff had done something so thoughtful.

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New laws for funeral directors CPR can

New laws that make the funeral directing sector more transparent will soon be coming into effect The new regulations will mean funeral directors will have to ensure bereaved families know the cost of funerals in advance. They will be obliged to publish a price list on their websites and on their premises. Details must include the headline price of a funeral, a breakdown of the elements that make up that sum, and the cost of any additional products and services.

They will also be prevented from paying hospitals, care services, hospices or care homes to receive referrals and soliciting for business through coroners or the police.

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The move has been welcomed by Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors who have been calling for a move in this direction so unscrupulous businesses who take advantage of mourning families can be prosecuted.

Nick Douch, managing director of Douch Family Funeral Directors, said the news was “extremely welcome.”

“We believe transparency is important.

Unfortunately there are some businesses that give a bad name to the rest of us by using methods that take advantage of families at their weakest moments.

“Crematoria will also have to provide specified price information to funeral directors and families. The CMA report is simple and clear and as long as the rules are enforced it will mean families can book funerals with much more confidence.”

Martin Coleman, CMA panel inquiry chairman, said: “Organising a funeral is one of the hardest things that anyone must do, and it is vital that people are treated fairly.

“Customers need clear information so that they know what they will be charged and are able, if they wish, to compare the prices of different providers.”

save lives

Following the collapse of international footballer Christian Eriksen during a Euro 2020 match, volunteers will be encouraging everyone to learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator.

Eriksen survived a cardiac arrest incident thanks to urgent medical attention on the pitch. However, only one in three people in England know how to give CPR when they witness someone going into cardiac arrest and, according to Prof Stephen Powis, the NHS’ national medical director for England, thousands more lives could be saved if more people knew what to do.

A new partnership programme between the NHS and St John Ambulance has been launched to encourage everyone to learn CPR and how to use defibrillators.

St John Ambulance recently trained 27,000 vaccination volunteers in these lifesaving skills, will seek to train an additional 60,000 people as part of this new programme and develop a national network of defibrillators and community advocates to champion the importance of first aid.

A cardiac arrest is when your heart stops beating and you are clinically dead. Doing CPR until a defibrillator arrives can save a life. St John Ambulance is offering free CPR and defibrillator courses online.

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Right royal celebrations A former royal seamstress was among care home residents celebrating the Queen’s 95th birthday with games, parties and decorations Maureen Roberts, who lives at Brook View Care Home in West Moors, marked the special day along with fellow residents.

And there was even a special request for Maureen to give her expert opinion and ‘royal seal of approval’ on a newly married member of staff’s wedding dress.

Maureen used to work for the late fashion designer Norman Hartnell, holder of royal warrants as dressmaker to both the Queen and Queen Mother.

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mistresses on the Queen’s Coronation gown and at other significant royal events.

Sarah Moule, Brook View’s companionship team leader was keen to gain Maureen’s thoughts on her wedding dress, given her long-standing experience with fashion and dresswear.

Sarah’s wedding had to be postponed because of lockdown restrictions, so residents had been hearing about the dress for many months. She said: “I thought it was only right that they could all share in the moment when it eventually came.

“A few days after we tied the knot, and just before

Companionship team leader Sarah Moule with former royal seamstress Maureen Roberts, left, and fellow resident Pam Osman

the Queen’s birthday, I wore the dress at Brook View for everyone to see.”

Maureen said the dress was “beautiful.”

“We were all interested in seeing it and it was so lovely of Sarah to wear it for us.”

In another royal connection resident David Parsons, a specialist in stamps, personally assisted with the

selling of the Queen’s own private stamp collection and has a book of stamps dating back to the time of George V, the Queen’s grandfather.

Union Jack hats and flags were the order of the day as residents paid their respects to the monarch at an afternoon tea party and specially organised bowls and croquet tournaments.

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Health text service for children

Young people aged 11-19 years old in need of help or support can send a text to the School Nursing Team on 07480 635511 for confidential advice on a wide range of issues such as: • problems with friends or family • relationships • emotional health • bullying • drinking alcohol or smoking • changes to your body The service is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (includes school holidays but not bank holidays).

Free outdoor yoga Are you interested in trying out yoga? Park Yoga is a charity that provides free outdoor yoga sessions on Sunday mornings throughout the summer.

The aim is to improve wellbeing through a relaxing and energising yoga session in natural settings.

Locally, sessions take place at Moors Valley, Upton Country Park and various venues in Bournemouth. No experience is necessary.

To find out more, and to book a slot, go to www.parkyoga.co/moors-valley

Long Covid care services for children The NHS is setting up specialist services for children and young people as part of a £100 million expansion of care for those with long Covid.

New paediatric hubs will draw together experts on common symptoms who can directly treat youngsters, advise family doctors or others caring for them or refer them into other specialist services and clinics.

While the majority of children and young people are not severely affected by Covid, ONS data has shown that 7.4 per cent of children aged 2-11 and 8.2 per cent of those aged 12-16 report continued symptoms.

The closest hubs for children and young people in Dorset are Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, and Bristol Children’s Hospital.

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Two birth partners now allowed University Hospitals Dorset has relaxed some of the restrictions around birth partners attending the maternity unit.

Two birth partners will now be welcome for labour care in Poole’s Haven Delivery Suite and Central Delivery Suite at St Mary's Maternity Hospital.

Other visiting restrictions remain in place and all partners or support people accompanying pregnant women to their appointments or visiting the maternity unit may attend subject to a negative lateral flow test (LFD), which they must personally arrange.

In line with national guidance, all pregnant women are also required to take part in the government's twice weekly rapid testing programme before attending the unit for outpatient, community and scan appointments.

Women who need to attend as an emergency should not delay coming into the unit even if they, or their support partner have not had a recent Covid test. The hospital will assist you and make alternative arrangements.

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Open from Saturday 24 July to Tuesday 31 August in the Guildhall Square Salisbury, it’s a great way to enjoy some time in the medieval city and provides you with everything you need for a great day out.

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From breakfast bagels to Mediterranean street food Don’t worry if you get hungry, there will be food vendors operating from 11am until 7pm.

Charter 1227 will be offering a delicious Mediterranean

Salisbury City Garden Bar Why not relax and soak up the sun at the Salisbury City Garden Bar? Open throughout the day, you can enjoy a cool beverage with your friends or wind down after a day at work at this laid-back pop up bar.

Salisbury City Centre

street food menu and The Eccentric Group will be selling morning breakfast bagels and Mexican food later in the day. There will also be an ice cream van stationed on site to cool down after all the fun.

All activities will be out in the fresh air and fully

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Covid compliant for a safe summer experience.

For more details, visit the Salisbury City Council website: www. salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk They look forward to seeing you there!

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Dorset 3 peaks, (with all the peaks in between)

by Louis Pulford | photos by Philip Cox A moody start to the day set the tone for the arduous task my brother and I had ahead of us. Overcast, grey and gloomy – sounds a bit dour right? Well no, this was exactly what we needed. We were walking from Pilsden Pen, via Lewesdon to Bulbarrow Hill. Had it been sunny, I think I would have probably quit half way, due to experiencing a training walk with Ben a week earlier in the belting sun. I suffered serious sunburn so the last thing I wanted was hot conditions. We got lucky and what a beautiful day we had ahead of us.

All 12 walkers met in a car park in Dorchester at around 6am and were bundled into a minibus and a van due to social distancing.

The team assembled at the base of Pilsden Pen. We had a safety briefing and meet and greet with the guides from Charity Challenge, Laura, Brendon and Andy. All were highly approachable and overly positive – the sort of people you need on a 12-hour walk up every known hill in the North Dorset area.

So after the brief we embarked on our mammoth journey, highspirited, raring to go and all smiles as we chatted to other walkers.

The guides were supporting us along the way with checkpoints, water and snacks. I mainly dug into the easy peelers as I love those citrusy little gems of goodness. There were plenty of water top ups too that kept us hydrated.

The route was incredible, ranging from road walking, to navigating up streams, breezing through meadows, going round farmers’ crops, ascending and descending hills offering us incredible views and passing through a Holloway too. The guides had really done a great job of mixing up the terrain and

offering us a challenging set of paths, something I find really cool when going on a long walk – the more varied the better.

We went through a deer enclosure and saw a herd of white deer, which was up there on the highlight list. We also had a lunch stop where lunch was prepped for our hungry ‘walking’ bellies.

As the day went on, we acquainted ourselves with others in the team and the guides were constantly impressed at our pace. We made the nine-hour mark one hour and 40 minutes early; Andy almost looked shocked when we arrived. With a few injuries in tow and a couple of dropouts at this point, we still had a way to go. Stopping and sitting down for me was not an option.

During the last few hours my knee began locking up when going down steep descents, which posed a problem because I slowed the whole team down, but I wasn’t going to give up so close to the end. Thanks to Sue, for the walking pole, I pushed harder to get to the end.

Approaching Bulbarrow, the final summit, gave me a feeling of relief until I actually started walking up the almost vertical hillside. After 12 hours of trekking my body was exhausted, so the last ascent after the countless hills we had already climbed was daunting, and others felt it too, but we made it.

The team was strong and absolutely championed the walk, doing it in record time with this particular organisation, (I am not sure on any other records). Another notable hill was the one with the Cerne Abbas giant on it – that was a beast.

I’d like to give a shout out to Suzy for keeping me company and great conversation, Hilary for being the ultimate power walker, Phillip for being a machine and taking all the photos, Brendon the guide who stuck with me as my knee was locking up, and to my brother, Ben, for finishing first and beating everyone to the top of Bulbarrow Hill. Well done to the rest of the team who took part during the day.

Ben and I raised over £1,000 for Diverse Abilities on this charity challenge and we would like to thank all of you who have generously donated.

If you want to add a few more pounds visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ louis-ben-pulford Diverse Abilities Dorset 3-Peaks Challenge 19 June 2021 Total distance: 31 miles (50km) 69,000 steps Time taken: 12 hours 25 minutes 1 hour 25 minutes faster than the previous best by Charity Challenge

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verwood news

First school trip for Verwood pupils After a year of intermittent lockdowns, pupils from Hillside First School in Verwood have been able to enjoy a school trip, when Year 4 pupils visited the Cranborne Ancient Technology Centre.

The centre teaches through living and working in a natural environment and reconstructed historic buildings, with settings ranging from the Stone Age to the time of the Vikings.

The Hillside youngsters experienced archery,

blacksmithing, cob wall building, and learnt some Viking games and pastimes.

Headteacher Mr Harrison said: “It was really good to see the children having fun outdoors again. You could see their Covid anxieties falling away and it was quite healing really.

“They were having fun and enjoying themselves, but learning a great deal and it was a day they’ll remember. It was great for their wellbeing.”

Verwood man behind bars

A Verwood teenager is amongst three men who have been jailed following a knifepoint robbery in Bournemouth town centre.

Kariem Adbel-Halin, 19, of Bingham Road, who had previously admitted offences of robbery and possession of a bladed article was handed a jail term of four years and four months.

Tyler O’Callaghan, 19, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to a jail term of four years and six months and 19-year-old Scott Knight, of Portfield Road in Christchurch, was jailed for four years and two months.

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pets and wildlife / an animal’s eyes speak a powerful language

Harvest mice

By Janine Pulford • editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk Keeping mice as pets is not unusual. Children often learn to care for animals by starting off with pet hamsters or domestic mice.

It was a revelation to discover that the rarely seen harvest mice can

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also be bought as pets.

Six months ago, Tracy Whincup from Bournemouth was given three as a present and they came from a breeder in Poole.

Tracy said: “They are very easy pets to keep

as they are so small.”

She keeps hers in terrariums (glass tanks) with wire netting over the top.

Their diet is easy to provide.

“Small seeds, fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, sprays of millet and lots of fresh meadow grasses which I collect when I’m out walking and taking photos,” said Tracy. “They also love dandelions.”

Within six months the number of Tracy’s harvest mice had increased to 10. Oops.

She said: “They have litters of 3-8 babies and I now have two terrariums: one for males and one for females.”

A wise move, although she’s discovered it isn’t easy to tell the sexes apart.

Tracy’s mice sleep at ground level under a moss substrate in the bottom

of the terrariums.

They can live up to five years in captivity, but possibly only six to 18 months in the wild.

I asked if they fight each other and Tracy said: “You can get the odd little spat especially if you introduce new mice to an existing set up but it’s usually just confirming who’s boss and I’ve never had any major issues with fighting.

“They make lovely pets. They love climbing and balancing and are happy to be handled.”

Tracy sent some adorable photographs of her harvest mice for readers to enjoy. They are the only British mammal to have a prehensile tail, meaning they can grasp plant stems using their tail as a fifth limb.

If you have an unusual pet do write and tell us about it.

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foodie news

d la a s n a be i n li el n n ca & o d Tuna, avoca Packed with protein and low in saturated fat, this is a lovely dish for those days when you don’t feel like cooking, particularly if you fancy taking it easy on a lovely summer’s evening in the garden.

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 0 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 2-3 Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp honey 140g pack red chicory, trimmed, leaves separated and halved 400g can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained 1 avocado, sliced 2 salad onions, thinly sliced ¼ x 25g pack flat leaf parsley - leaves picked John West No Drain Tuna Steak with Spring Water Fridge Pot

Method 1. Start by making the dressing: put the oil, vinegar, mustard and honey in a clean jar. Season and seal with a lid, then shake together to make a thick dressing.

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Why not send it to us at letters@dorsetview. co.uk, along with some photos, and it could be featured in our next issue.

2. Arrange the remaining ingredients, breaking the tuna into large chunks with a fork, over a large serving platter or divide between individual plates. Spoon over the dressing and serve immediately with a grinding of black pepper.

Recipe and photo courtesy Waitrose. Thousands of recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes.

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

Tivoli welcomes local musicians Wimborne’s Tivoli Theatre is supporting local musicians.

Tom Waters and his band took to the stage with his Rhythm and Blues Review in July and now other local acts have been planned.

Dorset-based pianist Matt Black is to appear on Friday 20 August. He delights crowds wherever he plays, be it one of his many comedy nights or

playing classical piano at a garden party. In the 20 years and more that Matt has been in the entertainment world, he has consistently altered his stage persona to meet the requirements of his audience.

Dorset resident, Nick Capaldi and The Neon Hearts will appear on 16 September. In 2020 Nick entered the famous Abbey Road Studio 2 where four new songs were recorded for the EP ‘More Life Than You Can Shake A Stick At’ February 2021 on 10 inch gold vinyl.

Charlie North Lewis, Tivoli general manager said: “The last 18 months have been hard for all of us, and I thought it would be good to provide a platform for local musicians as well as the big names.”

Events

We are delighted to be able to bring back our event listings for the area. Details were accurate at the time of going to press but will be subject to any government regulations in place at the time of the event. Check before travelling.

24-25 July

Weymouth Food Festival, Lodmoor Country Park, weymouthfoodfestival.co.uk

30 July-1 August

New Forest Craft Market The Furlong shopping centre will be hosting a new craft fair in Ringwood on Saturday 24 July, 10am until 4pm, with a selection of stalls selling creative crafts and hand-made gifts from the New Forest Craft Market.

The New Forest Craft Market was set up during lockdown to support creatives who were unable to attend craft fairs due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Their ethos is: ‘Shop local, support local’.

Charlotte Reed, Furlong marketing manager said: “We are excited to host this first market of its kind in Ringwood. It’s amazing how many talented creatives we have on our doorstep.

Buying items from a small creative business not only supports an individual but in turn puts back into the local community.”

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Poole Harbour festival 2021, Baiter Park.

Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat noon-11pm and Sun 11am-7pm. Pooleharbourfestival.com

7-8 August

The Original Shake & Stir Vintage Music Festival at Southbourne Beach.

American hot rods, custom motorbikes, classic cars and retro fashion, live music and dance. Free event.

15 August 1pm- 5pm

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

20 -21 August

Bourne Free, Bournemouth’s Pride Festival.

19-22 August 10am-midnight

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

22 and 25 August 11am-5pm

Brook View Care Home garden, West Moors open under the National Gardens Scheme. Pre-booking available.

28-30 August

Christchurch Food Festival on the High Street and the Quay.

1 September 7.30pm

Shakespeare in the Garden – As You Like It – at The Alice Lisle, Ringwood.

Tickets from fullers.co.uk/Shakespeare

2, 3, 4 and 5 September

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

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The croc is ticking for Peter Pan at the Tivoli

STEM at the Bournemouth Air Festival

The company that brought the recent panto to the Tivoli are planning to weave further magic in Wimborne by staging Peter Pan at the theatre from 25 to 28 August.

Made to Measure Productions will enchant audiences of all ages as Peter and Wendy fly off to Neverland to do battle with Captain Hook and his motley crew of pirates. Along the way they’ll meet Magical Mermaids, Tiger Lily, Tinkerbell – oh, and watch out for the crocodile.

Peter Pan will feature stunning scenery, colourful costumes, toe-tapping tunes and spectacular flying sequences.

And everyone gets the chance to take part in the show as audience members will be invited up onto the stage to become the ‘Lost Boys’ and to join Peter’s gang.

As well as the expected spectacular air displays, this year’s Bournemouth Air Festival will also feature a new STEM area.

Based on the East Overcliff, and located next to the RAF Village area, the STEM marquee will see a number of high profile local, regional and multinational companies and experts specialising in various STEM sectors – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – gathered in one place.

They will be on hand and ready to introduce and inspire the next generation of engineers, scientists, researchers, IT specialists and games developers.

2021 Bournemouth Air Festival is planned to take place 2-5 September

The Tivoli box office is open from 10am-1pm, telephone 01202 885566 or book online.

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motoring / keeping you on the road.

Get your car holiday ready With restrictions easing, and more people planning a staycation or a holiday in the UK, you’re more likely to be using your car What could be worse than getting partway to your holiday destination than finding yourself stuck on a hard shoulder or in the middle of nowhere, with a long wait before help arrives?

Some simple preparations will help you avoid problems that can arise when the weather is hot and dry.

Before you go Before you set off, you’ll need to carry out a few basic checks.

Make sure your windscreen wipers are undamaged and functional, and top up your windscreen washer fluid, as dirt on the windscreen can make visibility poor, especially in the glare of the sun.

Check for any tyre damage, as high temperatures can worsen existing problems.

Make sure your tyre pressure is correct for your tyres and the load you’ll be carrying.

Under-inflated tyres can increase friction and heat and cause weak spots to fail.

Check your coolant reservoir and look out for wet or white patches on coolant hoses, which may indicate a leak.

Arrange breakdown cover, if you don’t already have it.

What to take with you The following items will be useful in the event of a breakdown while you are away: • first aid kit • fire extinguisher • empty fuel can • fully charged mobile phone and in-car charger • light bulb kit • sun cream • warning triangle • high visibility kit • engine oil and water for topping up • reflective warning sign

Extra tips Make sure you check your coolant levels regularly, and top up if needed. Leaking coolant hoses and broken cooling fans can lead to overheating which,

in turn, can cause severe and expensive engine damage.

Filling your fuel tank to the brim on hot days can result in fuel leaking out of the filler neck of the fuel tank as it expands in the heat.

Use your air conditioning sparingly. Once the car has cooled down, turn it down or off, and don’t use it if the windows are open.

Most vehicles require the air conditioning system to be serviced or re-gassed every one to two years, although some can go for more than five years before this is needed.

The best indicator that yours needs doing is if the system is not as effective as it used to be.

Enjoy your summer of motoring.

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motoring

Drive to increase seat belt wearing Although it became mandatory to wear seat belts in 1983, police are finding that some people are still not wearing theirs.

Drivers or adult passengers caught not wearing a seat belt face a £100 fixed penalty notice or up to a £500 fine in court.

All children must use an appropriate EU approved child restraint for their age, weight and size when travelling in a vehicle, until they reach 135cm tall or their 12th birthday.

Drivers can be fined up to £500 if a child aged under 14 is not in the correct car seat or wearing a seat belt while they are driving.

Inspector Craig Tatton, of the Roads policing team, said: “It is scientifically proven that if you are involved in a collision and you are not wearing a seat belt, you are more likely to suffer a serious or even fatal injury. The law exists to ensure people’s safety. If you are seriously injured it affects not only you, but also your family and friends who will all have to live with the decision that you made not to use this simple safety measure.

“I have had to tell a grieving family that their loved one died because they weren’t wearing a seat belt. It is heartbreaking and needless. Please don’t let it be you.”

Simply Ford returns to Beaulieu for a big motoring day out Ford enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that the Simply Ford rally will be going ahead at Beaulieu this summer.

The rally will feature many varieties of Ford from pre-war rarities, much-loved classics and modern, everyday cars.

Expect to see Mondeos, Fiestas and Focuses, to classic

Escorts, Sierras and Cortinas, Anglias and Mustangs.

Event-goers can vote for their favourite Ford of the show in the People’s Choice Award, with the winner receiving a trophy and prize.

Tickets must be booked in advance at www.beaulieu.co.uk.

“Passenger Power” lessons for students Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is to deliver lessons in road safety for secondary school students.

The first lessons are aimed at Year 10 students, and aim to empower young people to challenge risks to their personal safety as a passenger in a vehicle and covers the most common causes of death and serious

injury on the roads: speed, mobile phones and other distractions, drink and drugs and non-use of seat belts.

A second lesson for students in Year 7 and 8 will be launched later this academic year and will focus on travelling independently.

For more road safety information and resources, visit www.dwfire.org.uk/

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in the home

Summer home improvements As summer has finally arrived, now is the time to tackle those home improvement jobs that you’ve been putting off during the colder months.

The summer season is the ideal time to undertake repairs and improvements that involve the exterior of your home or need a well-ventilated workspace.

Repair your roof Each summer, check your roof for any damage caused during the frosts and bad weather of winter. Pay close attention to the soffits and fascias, making sure no water is getting in where the walls and roof meet.

Repair jobs required can be done while there’s no rain in the air.

While you’re up there, be sure to clear your gutters and trim any trees that are getting too close.

Replacing windows and doors Old and drafty windows are the biggest source of heat loss in the winter, resulting in higher heating bills and less comfort in the home.

Replacing single-glazed windows with double glazing is a good idea. Modern windows should last around 20 years, require little or no maintenance and will help you save on your energy bills.

Meanwhile, tired, warped, or weathered front or back doors not only ruin the look of your home, they can stick when opened or closed, or let in drafts. Now is the time to upgrade so your home is warm this winter.

you can also use it to clean your paths and any decking at the same time to prevent moss and dirt build up. Once your deck is clean, re-stain it to extend its lifespan. Fences can be re-stained at the same time.

Upgrade your kitchen While this might seem a project that could be done at any time of the year, there

are advantages to upgrading your kitchen in summer. The installation professionals you use will likely need to be in and out of the house, so you won’t be subjected to frequent icy blasts. And if your kitchen is out of action for a while, you can always cook outside on a barbeque.

Clean your exterior If your walls are painted and a little grubby, power washing them can give them a refresh.

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in the home / home is where the heart is .

Huge rise in planning applications in Dorset The pandemic has resulted in Dorset Council seeing a huge increase in the amount of planning applications it receives and the authority is finding ways of dealing with them including recruiting more staff.

The council received 9,022 planning applications between January 2019 and December 2020. This is an average of 376 applications per month. This year, from January to the end of April they received 1,971 applications. This is an extra 383 application compared to the same period in 2020.

Decisions are continuing to be made.

In March this year 482 applications were decided upon, which is higher than any month in the last two years.

To manage this increase in business and to create efficiencies in the process the council are doing a number of things.

The Planning Convergence and Transformation Project aims to deliver a more effective, efficient, and customerfocussed planning service. The project is halfway through the introduction of a new single planning software system for Dorset Council, which is a key part of the wider planning transformation project. All areas are now using the same type of platform which has already seen efficiencies in processes. The next area’s planning information to be transferred is the former Purbeck District Council’s, followed by the former East Dorset District Council information in July.

Dorset Council is currently recruiting to a range of roles across the services in areas such as validation, enforcement, conservation and development management to fill vacancies and help with the increased workload.

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There is currently an eight-week backlog to validate new applications. To help reduce the workload on officers, the council are trying to reduce the number of emails they are receiving so that they can concentrate on validating applications. The preferred option for digital responses to planning applications is via the online register. Consultees such as town and parish councils will receive a direct link to the online register for each planning application, as part of the consultee notification email.

There are also changes to the way the teams are carrying out the work to become quicker at processing applications.

Since 1 July, the council no longer sends neighbour notification letters for planning applications unless these are specifically required by legislation. This is in line with their agreed Statement of Community Involvement. Details of all applications will still be published online, and they will continue to consult statutory organisations and town and parish councils.

To make sure that site notices are displayed in good time, agents and applicants are being asked to help by putting them up. When your planning application is registered, a copy of the notice will be sent to you. You are asked to print this and erect it as soon as possible. A photograph of the site notice in situ and confirmation of the date it was erected will be required for the records.

The approach has changed for site visits for planning applications. If an officer needs to visit a site to assess the planning issues, then they will do so.

However, if the assessment can be made using a desk-based approach, then this

is preferred as it is a speedier process.

The processes are being streamlined so that only one set of amended plans will generally be allowed, particularly for minor and householder applications. In time these changes will lead to more efficiency.

All applicants are encouraged to use the pre-application advice service, so that when an application comes in, it is more likely to be supported.

The Building Control team are seeing no delays in their service and dealing with all fee quotes, plan checks and site inspections. They have recruited more staff to manage their increase in caseload. The team are continuing with all required site inspections and visits following government guidance on social distancing to keep the construction sector moving. They are currently carrying out an average of 50 site inspections per day across Dorset.

With many people working from home and wanting more space, conversion of garages or outhouses have become popular. Check if building regulations apply at https:// www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/planningbuildings-land/building-control/adviceand-guidance/general-guidance/ general-building-control-guidance.aspx Cllr David Walsh, Dorset Council portfolio holder for planning, said: “We are seeing a huge increase in workload and we are still working within Covid restrictions. Most of our planning teams continue to work from home which has its own challenges.

Everyone has been working incredibly hard in very trying circumstances, but we are using every opportunity to make our processes better.”

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Secure your bike at home During the pandemic, cycling has seen a rise in popularity, with many people dusting off their old bicycles, or purchasing new ones.

The benefits of cycling are obvious – not only can it improve your mental or physical health, it is in the interests of the environment too. However, and unfortunately, with the increase in bicycle usage and demand comes increases in bicycle theft. According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales, there were 84,545 bike thefts recorded by police from April 2019 to March 2020.

But charity Cycling UK which aims to "protect the interests of existing and would-be cyclists" - says the figures are likely much higher because it's an underreported crime.

Yale have provided their top tips for keeping your bike secure at home.

that they’re incredibly simple to set up and easy to manage whilst away from home. A CCTV system can provide you with an extra layer of protection and a visible deterrent to prospective burglars.

Lock it up Bike locks can come in many shapes and sizes, with a number of different options available depending on your specifications. For home usage, the best bike locks are usually the ultra-heavy-duty models, which can provide excellent protection when used in conjunction with wall or ground anchors in a garage or outbuilding. Additional protection can be achieved by using a high-strength padlock to secure any storage areas.

Locks on the go If you’re only out for a short time or are in a lower risk area such as a small town or village, you are at a lower risk of theft than if you’re cycling to a highly populated area or are leaving your bike for a few hours or more. When you’re leaving your bike in a lower risk environment, a cable lock should be adequate.

For a higher level of protection, invest in a heavy-duty u-lock.

Choose your location wisely It’s important to consider a safe place to lock up your bike when leaving it. Look out for places that are busy and well-lit, especially if you intend to leave your bike there into the evening.

When locking your bike up away from home, ensure

it’s secure by locking it to a lamppost, railing or fence and, if possible, remove a wheel or saddle for extra security.

Mark and record your bike Bike marking kits are available from many cycling outlets or online, and a few are certified by the Metropolitan Police Service, making them the ideal choices to protect your bicycle. Add a warning on the frame stating that your bike has been security marked as a deterrent to prospective thieves.

Keep multiple images of your bike stored safely at home; this will assist you in the identification process, should your bike ever be stolen.

For more information about Yale bike locks visit www.yalestore.co.uk

Keep it protected, even at home If you keep your bike in a garage or shed, the most effective deterrent to would-be thieves is an alarm system. You can purchase visible alarm systems that protect your outbuildings, or one that covers your home too.

Smart alarm systems are controlled from your phone and are wireless, meaning

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Pitch perfect opening at Wimborne Town FC

By Marilyn Barber | newseditor@mags4dorset.co.uk It has been a dream for more than 20 years, but now local people are able to enjoy the impressive facilities at Wimborne Town Football Club at its new home at Parmiter Drive.

Opening the 3G training pitch, the Mayor of Wimborne, Cllr Kelly Webb said: “This is my first event of my Mayoral year, and I am delighted to be here as I am a great football fan.”

Jason Douglass, director of S & C Slatter said: “Our company are experts in the design and construction of artificial turf football pitches and it was a delight to work with Wimborne Town FC. So much so, we are disappointed our work has come to an end.”

Tony Grant, chairman of the club said the new pitch can be divided into three for youth training, six-a-

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side leagues and walking football for the over 50s.

The club, which was founded in 1878, moved from its site at Cuthbury last November, funded by the 106 agreement from the Wyatts development. There was additional private funding of £450,000 to bring the facilities to such a high standard.

Wimborne Town FC is an FA Charter Standard Club, which means that it is recognised by the FA for its highest levels of efficiency and sustainability. It considers child protection, quality coaching and safety as paramount.

In addition to the first team, The Magpies, there are 21 other teams including Under 18s and youth teams.

“The 3G pitch, which is open from 9am – 10pm is bookable, either online or by phoning 01202 884821,”

Mayor with Jason Douglass

said Tony, who added that he was proud to have Harry Redknapp as patron.

The capacity of the stadium is now 2,500 with seating for 250, and although they have already played a few friendly games, the season starts in earnest on 14 August. There is a preseason friendly game against Weymouth FC on Saturday 7 August, kick off at 3pm.

There is parking for 250 cars.

Tony said: “Wyatts built the club and gave it to the council, and we rent it from them. I pushed and achieved a 199-year-lease. I think Wyatts have done a fantastic job; it is so much better than we expected it to be. And the facilities are available for all the community as we are open for morning coffee and

cake, lunches and drinks with bookable Sunday lunches. The clubhouse is also available for hire.”

Ken Stewart, president, who has been involved with the club for 21 years, said: “I used to be a player and I love the game so much that it is good to be able to give something back. David Wyatt has been superb and not only provided what he said he would, but went above and beyond that.

I do feel that the facilities are probably the best in Dorset.”

Magpies’ manager James Stokoe, a former player, said: “The pitches and the changing rooms are fantastic and I can’t wait to get going with the new season.”

More information on the club from www.wimbornetownfc.co.uk.

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Queen’s award for volunteers Volunteers at the Ancient Technology Centre (ATC) in Cranborne have been awarded with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS)

The QAVS is the group equivalent to receiving an MBE and is the highest possible honour to be awarded to volunteer groups across the UK. For the past three decades, teams of more than 30 volunteers with a diverse range of skills from carpentry and carving to blacksmithing and gardening, have worked with experts and paid members of staff to create the centre’s village of archeologically accurate historical buildings.

Structures include a Viking longhouse, Roman forge and water-wheel, an IronAge roundhouse and Europe’s largest earthouse. All constructions on site are painstakingly created using historically accurate building techniques. Local schools and community groups are

Volunteers at the ATC

encouraged to take part in constructions in order to learn first-hand how ancient peoples living in Europe lived and worked in ages past.

After construction, buildings are used to house hands-on lessons in skills such as historical cooking, archery, flint

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knapping, fire-lighting and blacksmithing.

Anita Rigler, ATC administrator, who nominated the volunteers for the award, said: “The volunteers really are the backbone of the ATC. Our buildings on site wouldn’t exist without them and we couldn’t operate without them.”

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Be aware of Covid vaccine passport scams We have been made aware of a Covid vaccine passport scam email going around that purports to be from the NHS and informs recipients that they can apply for their ‘Digital Coronavirus Passports’.

Clicking on the link within the email takes you to a convincing but fake NHS website that asks for personal and payment details (for an admin fee).

The website has since been taken down, but please be alert in case similar emails or websites appear.

And just to reiterate, your vaccination status is obtained FREE through the NHS App, website or by calling the NHS on 119.

More information can be found on the gov.uk website; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/demonstrating-your-covid19-vaccination-status-when-travelling-abroad Please note that any phishing scams can be reported to SERS (Suspicious Email Reporting Service): report@ phishing.gov.uk Central Support Team Neighbourhood Watch Network

Thank You from Wimborne Christian Aid Well done and thank you, Wimborne.

After a year (2020) when the Wimborne Area Christian Aid Group was unable to arrange fundraising during Christian Aid Week, May 2021 saw the return of an appeal to the public in the Wimborne area. You demonstrated once again your steadfast care for poor communities across the world.

As people from local churches arranged the appeal in a Covid-secure way, you contributed to the remarkable a total of £5,230, only a few per cent less than the £5,494 raised in 2019.

This is an amazing result and we want to say a big thank you. We already knew that the people of Wimborne are generous; now we know the lengths to which they’ll go to express their concern for communities in 30 of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable communities.

Minster curate Nick Wells is taking over from me as Wimborne Area Christian Aid Week organiser. Expect even greater things in 2022.

Rob Pearce Wimborne Christian Aid

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Lift Off for Air Ambulance Cycle Challenge At Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, we are delighted that our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge will take place on Sunday 5 September.

There are two different routes – 55 miles or 11 miles – through some of the most beautiful countryside in Dorset and Somerset.

You can enter as an individual or a team, and we hope everyone fortunate to gain a place will aim to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship.

Over the past nine years, our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge has gathered amazing support, generating over £563,000 for the charity. Last year, we were due to celebrate our 20th anniversary and our 10th annual Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge. Obviously, things changed very quickly - events were cancelled and fundraising opportunities were extremely limited.

Our team is now ready for the challenge of making this year’s event the best yet!

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