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Dorset Blue Vinney cheese originated near Sturminster Newton as a byproduct of butter production. Made from skimmed sheep’s milk it is thought to take its name from an obsolete Dorset dialect word, ‘vinew’, meaning ‘mouldy’. Alternatively, ‘vinney’ may be a corruption of ‘veiny’.

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t’s been an eventful fortnight since our last issue, Bournemouth has seen the friendly invasion of over one million people for the aerial thrills of the annual air festival bringing with it a very real boost to the local economy. Poole Pirates put in the performance of the season at Wimborne Road against Lakeside to keep their play-off dreams alive despite a season blighted by injuries. Then this week came the news that AFC Bournemouth’s chairman, Eddie Mitchell, was standing down. Taking over the club in 2009 shortly after the great escape season when the Cherries narrowly avoided relegation from the football league the club was nothing like the club you

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1) Bournemouth Air Festival - full programme 2) Voice singer launches album in Bournemouth 3) Folk Digital’s unique approach to recruitment 4) Fire crews called to Poole care home 5) Barcelona to Bournemouth charity cycle ride

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see today, with transfer embargoes and points deductions. In that first season the Cherries gained promotion to League One and then last

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Cherries are at home to Blackpool next Saturday, so we thought we’d remind ourselves why our seaside town is better than theirs. 1) The weather’s better, balmier and brighter for longer. 2) The natural sandstone cliffs along the seafront. 3) Boscombe Pier was 2010’s Pier of the Year. 4) The eccentric Victoriana of the Russell-Cotes Museum. 5) We have Tony Hancock, Alex James and James Stewart; Blackpool offers Syd Little, Joe Longthorne and Jenna-Louise Coleman from Doctor Who.

season reaching the promised land of the Championship. With the club sat in it’s highest ever league position, sixth in the second tier of English football, Eddie bows out having brought a lot to the club - infrastructure, a slick commercial operation and a stadium that’s the envy of many bigger teams. The club is definitely the better for his involvement, the collections to keep the club afloat are consigned to history and the fans have a club that they can be truly proud of. There’s not many chairmen that leave their clubs in a better position than they found them and for this fans should be grateful. As the fans sang after promotion last season: “there’s only one Eddie Mitchell.”

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1) A photon checks into a hotel and the porter asks him if he has any luggage. The photon replies: “No, I’m travelling light.” 2) “Is it solipsistic in here, or is it just me?”

1) Sculpture by the Lakes, Pallington Lakes, Dorchester. 2) Plaza cinema, Dorchester. 3) Sherborne Abbey 4) Studland Beach and Nature Reserve. 5) Weymouth Beach. *according to tripadvisor.co.uk

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3) What does a dyslexic, agnostic, insomniac spend most of his time doing? Staying up all night wondering if there really is a dog. 4) When I heard that oxygen and magnesium hooked up I was like OMg. 5) A Buddhist monk approaches a hotdog stand and says: “Make me one with everything.”

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or trainee doctor Becky Hancock, travelling abroad has a special significance. Over the past few years, she has taken two trips to Cameroon and Ghana, where she has worked with several charities to distribute medical supplies and treat civilians living in rural areas who lack access to hospitals or doctors. In 2010, Becky travelled to Cameroon to work with the Christian charity Pioneers and experienced the difficult and challenging conditions which people there endure on a daily basis. “A lot of children there have skin problems due to malnutrition,” she explains. “So I worked on teaching people about nutrition where possible and leaving medical supplies for them to use.”

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The supplies given to local people were often to compensate for the lack of medical staff in areas that had hospitals. “The hospital conditions are shocking, but they are doing the best they can,” says Becky. “One hospital only had a single doctor working 24 hours a day every day on call and performing a whole spectrum of responsibilities, such as delivering babies and performing surgery.” In 2012, Becky travelled to Ghana with Evangelistic Medical Missions Abroad, another Christian charity. Less rural and more open to the rest of the continent, Becky recalls: “People seemed more used to outsiders being there.” Even so, of the few hospitals funded by the government, most were inaccessible to those living outside the main cities - a large portion

Rudder recovered after 400 years

An elaborately carved rudder which has sat on the seabed near Poole for more than 400 years has been raised by marine archaeologists from Bournemouth University. The rudder – which features a man’s face carved into the wood – is part of the Swash Channel Wreck, thought to have been a Dutch trading ship which sank in the early 17th century. Project leader Dave Parham (pictured with the rudder), a senior lecturer in marine archaeology at BU, said: “This is the first time this rudder has been seen above the surface in more than 400 years.” The project has been running for the past seven years and artefacts recovered include cannons, leather shoes and barrels. The rudder is the last major part of the ship due to be raised, and will now go to York for two years for conservation before going on display in Poole Museum.

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A scheme to redevelop the Cornfactor building next to the library in Christchurch town centre has been been given the go-ahead. Christchurch planners passed proposals to redevelop the site and create a three-storey building of 26 sheltered apartments for the elderly with two shop units for a café/restaurant and a hairdressing salon. Planning consultants Tanner & Tilley, working for Renaissance Retirement, say the new building will include materials salvaged from the original building and will replicate its façade, providing a visual link to the town’s history.

Mayor awards Poole matrons

of the population. Those hospitals do not always have X-ray machines, and, particularly in Cameroon, are also lacking general anesthetic. “It’s really hard not to appreciate NHS hospitals when you see these conditions,” says Becky. During her two week stay in Ghana, Becky and the charity saw about 1,200 patients and set up medical stations where there were no hospitals to treat as many people as possible for malnutrition and dehydration. Her next charity trip will be to Uganda in October, as she continues her three years’ training as a GP at Bournemouth and Poole hospitals. “The NHS has been very supportive, for which I am very grateful and I hope to make more trips in the future.”

Poole Hospital’s matrons have received the Mayor of Poole’s first ever recognition award for their role improving local health services. The group of matrons were presented with recognition award certificates, in a ceremonial lunch in the Mayor’s Parlour. The award recognised the matrons’ hard work in changing the way the hospital cares for patients. “This group of matrons represents the wider ethos of the matron model at Poole – putting the patient and their well-being at the heart of all we do,” said Martin Smits, director of nursing and patient services.

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Tragedy prompts safety review

Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill is to chair a toplevel meeting on September 22 to review road safety. The announcement was made after a 49-year-old man died when his van was in collision with two other vehicles on the A35 near Bridport last month. This brought the number of deaths this year on Dorset roads to 18. Last year there were 25 in total.

Dancing for Down’s Syndrome

Elite Academy of Dance, which works to the renowned Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, is starting a new dance class in Poole for children with Down’s Syndrome. Classes in modern and tap begin on September 14 at Stanley Green Infants School. More details on 07909 978886.

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The 145-bedroom Carrington House Hotel in Knyveton Road, Bournemouth has been bought by Britannia Hotels after specialist property adviser Christie & Co invited offers on £3m for the business as a going concern.

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top producer’s south coast studio to attract rock royalty?

ome of the biggest names in rock could soon be coming to Lymington when legendary producer Trevor Horn opens a new studio there.

Horn is to redevelop his Sarm Studios building in Notting Hill where the likes of Bob Marley and the Wailers, Roxy Music, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Madonna, Rihanna and the Rolling Stones have recorded. The site - the original Island Studios will be transformed into recording suites, offices and luxury apartments as the producer opens Sarm Music Village in nearby Ladbroke Grove. Announcing the ambitious plans he also revealed a new studio, Sarm South Coast, would open in Lymington as a counterpart to Sarm West Coast in Los Angeles. “With advances in technology, the industry has changed almost on its head albums can be recorded in someone’s back bedroom nowadays with a Mac and mic,” he said. “It’s important that we continue to move with the times and with the demands of artists - to not only provide years of music

heritage, but to provide an amazing, worldclass creative hub with the best in quality to record great music in.” As a performer Trevor Horn accurately predicted the MTV revolution in music video with The Buggles’ 1980 hit Video Killed the Radio Star. He went on to join Art of Noise, Yes and still appears with Producers. As a songwriter he wrote international hits including Owner of a Lonely Heart for Yes, Slave to the Rhythm for Grace Jones, t.A.T.u.’s All the Things She Said, Mirror Mirror for Dollar and Malcolm McLaren’s Buffalo Gals. But he is best known as a producer, having worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, Cher, Tina Turner, ABC, Pet Shop Boys, Mike Oldfield and Frankie Goes To Hollywood. The winner of two Grammy awards, three Brits and five Ivor Novellos, last year Trevor Horn received an honorary doctorate from Southampton Solent University in recognition of his outstanding achievements in music and his on-going commitment to the music industry.

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Teenager’s Paris Match

A Dorset teenager is cycling between London and Paris to raise money for a charity which helps vulnerable children and young people across the UK. Ranulph Cameron, 17, from Edmondsham, is putting his feet to the pedals and cycling the 300 miles to raise money for Buttle UK – the largest grant-giving charity in the UK directly supporting children and families in need. He’ll finish on Sunday by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Couples’ active support for Harold Two fit and active couples with a passion for walking have taken up a challenge to walk around Dorset’s stunning perimeter in support of local children.

The vote of confidence in the town’s hotel business means Britannia now has five hotels in the town.

Akkeron decided to sell in order to concentrate on other hotels in its portfolio, said Christie & Co.

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Singers of all ages and abilities are being invited to come along and have a go tomorrow as the producers of the Soul Caribbean music party, which plays Poole’s Lighthouse on October 5, are looking for local recruits to join a special one-off choir for the performance. Vocal leader Sarah McNaughton, from the local Rising Voices and Happy Hearts Singers community choirs, is looking for singers to find their inner soul voice and come along to a taster session tomorrow from 2-4pm. “It doesn’t matter how well someone thinks they can sing, all you need is a

voice,” says Sarah. The choir will join the cast, which is headed by singer Carleen Anderson and compere Richard Blackwood, in new arrangements of songs by artists as diverse as Bob Marley and Rihanna.

Husband and wife teams Richard and Pat Mockridge and Keith and Pam Adams, have taken up the challenge as part of the Harold’s Challenge campaign to raise £50,000 to support health and drug prevention education for local children. Harold the giraffe puppet has asked the public to take part in a sponsored activity to raise money for Life Education Wessex. A further donation will be made to the Myelin Project.

Both couples are active members of Bournemouth Rotary Club and have so far walked 106 of their 182 mile target. They hope to finish in Bournemouth at the end of October. To sponsor the two couples or to join them on the remaining legs of the walk contact Keith at kadams38@tiscali.co.uk.

Following Saturday’s taster there are weekly rehearsals at Lighthouse on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. They’ll be lead by Sarah with additional masterclasses from Soul Caribbean musical director, former Simply Red musician Kevin Robinson.

During the first half of the year Poole broke its own record for company formation and net company growth, according to a new report from duport.co.uk.

The report shows that between January and June, there were 1,109 new companies formed - more than any other half year and a 22% rise on last year.

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There were a record number of new firms formed in Poole during the first half of the year, as well as a record level of growth.

Net company growth rose to a recordbreaking 733, compared to 502 during the first six months of 2012.

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he skies above Bournemouth reverberated to the roar of jets for a sixth record breaking year last week with the Red Arrows wowing the crowd.

Over the course of the four-day festival Bournemouth tourism estimated that 1.3m people visited the event with nearly half a million attending the flying display and night events on the Saturday alone. The fun wasn’t restricted to the sky though, and for two evenings Boscombe beach rocked to the sounds of Blue, The Feeling, Newton Faulkner and an assortment of upcoming pop acts. The oldest aircraft in the show was the stately, 1930s Royal Navy torpedo bomber the Swordfish whilst the RAF’s Typhoon jet brought us up to date in raucous fashion. Crowd favourite, Vulcan XH588 was unfortunately missing from the show’s finale due to a fuel leak but Jonathan ‘Flapjack’ Whaley and Miss Demeanour rose to the occasion with an extended display followed by an eight-gun salute from the Royal Navy. And those 1.3m people did their bit for business with the Air Festival being credited with a £35m boost to the local economy. Tourism director, Mark Smith, who was instrumental in bringing the festival to the town, told reporters: “We have broken so many records. We’ve had the most boats on the water, around 2,000 by the end. We’ve had the most people that Bournemouth has ever had, there’s never been a busier day in Bournemouth than Saturday. “It’s fair to say we’ve had the most positive reaction from the people who have been here. We’ve had a year that we’ll find difficult to top.”

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Avro Lancaster The second anniversary of the passing of Red Arrows pilot Jon Egging was marked by the laying of wreaths on his memorial by the Mayor of Bournemouth and the leader of the Council. Mayor, Cllr Rod Cooper said: “I remember being on the promenade with everyone and an officer came in and told us what had happened, that was quite a shock. “The Red Arrows will always be associated with Bournemouth, Jon will always be in our memory.” Laying a wreath on behalf of the people of the town, Cllr John Beasley added: “However familiar one gets with seeing the Red Arrows it’s always fresh, it’s always exciting and it makes you proud to be British.”

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ormally we do not have any idea of who we are dealing with until they arrive on the beach and very soon, once we give the participants a task to complete, the more vocal and upfront members stand out.

However, just because they are the loudest does not necasarily mean that what advice they give is correct. There is an old saying - “the emptiest vessels make the most noise” - and it’s often true. I find it amazing how people are prepared to follow these people’s advice without a quibble. I often ask people at the beginning what experience they want to achieve from the week. Most just say that they are after some time away and to learn new outdoor skills, but now and again some people give away the fact that they may be weak in certain areas so in a nice way I tend to exploit these weaknesses and ask the person to do a certain task which they are afraid of. Then with close support from myself and the team they actually manage to do what they think is a personal challenge when in fact it isn’t - they just haven’t been given the opportunity to try it. Some companies pay a fortune to have a team building day, with a two foot stream and a yogurt pot and a plank of wood to complete the

As the Seeker News Castaway Challenge participants prepare for their week in the wilderness later this month, trainer NIGEL STARTIN shares some special tips on what they can expect.

task - and that makes a good team apparently? Yeah right! Let’s have a reality check on this. Survival situations create cohesion amongst people like nothing else. You may be MD of a company or looking for work - out in the wilds all rank is lost. As far as I am concerned you all start at the same level and 99% finish at the same level. Fortunately for me I lived in a time not so long ago when my parents would let me run wild - just like most children back then, before we all became health and safety executives. So being outside and wondering what’s over that hill or around that corner was just part of day to day life as a child. Then I joined the Royal Marines and being outside in all situations all weathers became the norm. As I grow older I find myself needing to get away from civilisation more and more and when I come back from a trip/expedition it takes me a good three days to slot back into normal life again. I truly love the outdoors and I like

how it tests your skills and you learn more about who you are - it’s good therapy. Believe me, I am not superhuman. My body temperature is the same as everybody else’s. Last year I was diagnosed with diabetes and years ago I had leukaemia and my body aches every day, but this year in March we were outside sleeping without tents in Sweden at minus 38c and it’s jolly cold, but you just do it. I can’t explain it, it’s what I do. I do strongly believe in laugh as much as you can, live for now, have fun and never look back - it just gives you neck ache. l The Seeker News Castaway Challenge is run in aid of Diverse Abilities Plus, the charity that supports local children and adults with physical and learning difficulties. For five day, from September 21-25, our Castaways will be living together in a secret location by the sea where they’ll learn survival skills such as how to build a shelter, start a fire, navigate by the stars and sea fishing. To find out more visit www. diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk/events

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Dorset is filled with spectacular church heritage and the event presents an opportunity to explore the history and architecture of churches, even those that are not regularly open such as the privately owned, St Mary, Tarrant Rawston near Blandford, the chapel in the grounds of Wolfeton House near Dorchester and the tiny preReformation Corton chapel near Portesham. More than 200 churches will be open throughout the day to provide refreshments and a well-earned rest for participants.Last year’s event raised a record £60,923 in sponsorship, with 169 parish communities taking part. For more info visit www.dorsethistoricchurchestrust.co.uk.

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Consultants host talks to help public understand health

Consultants from the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital (RBCH) NHS Foundation Trust are to present a series of free health talks in the next few weeks. The next Understanding Health talk is on radiology and will be given by consultant radiologists Dr Andy Pope and Dr Paula McAlinden on September 26 and on December

5, Dr Sue Hazel, consultant in geriatric medicine, will give a talk about understanding dementia. Both talks will take place at 11am at the Village Hotel, opposite the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Additionally, a health talk organised by RBCH governors and focusing on the self-management of asthma, led by Dr David Morgan, consultant

in thoracic medicine, will take place at 2pm in St Mark’s Church Hall, Talbot Village on November 5.

Booking is essential for all the talks. Call 01202 704271 for the talks at the Village Hotel or 01202 704246 for the talk at St Mark’s. Church Hall.

Badgers getting the needle

ith the badger cull underway, Dorset Wildlife Trust is urging the government to take notice of the strength of public opinion against it after the e-petition opposing the cull attracted some 263,000 signatures - the most for any government e-petition. The government ministry, Defra, has stated that Dorset is a reserve area for the badger cull and there is a chance a cull will come to Dorset this year though it is yet to be licenced. The badger cull is an attempt to control the spread of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) into cattle. But DWT will not allow culling on its land and believes there are more effective alternative methods to control the disease. “As an owner of a herd of cattle, Dorset Wildlife Trust is extremely sympathetic to the farmers whose cattle are affected by this devastating disease, but we urge the government to consider the scientific

evidence which suggests that the cull may spread the disease even further,” says DWT chief executive Dr Simon Cripps. “The problem could even be made worse as increasing the movement of potentially infected badgers into an area cleared of badgers could risk contact between them and uninfected cattle.” Defra’s estimates have found that a badger cull is likely to see at best a 16% net reduction of bTB in cattle, which leaves 84% of the problem not dealt with. DWT is supporting alternative solutions to the problem, such as cattle vaccination, better bio security and in the shortterm, badger vaccination. The Trust has already invested in badger vaccination to demonstrate there is a viable alternative to culling. “DWT is encouraging members of the public to take action by signing the e-petition seeking alternatives to badger culling,” says Dr Cripps.

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Sex trade outreach Dorset’s Police Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill is to recruit an outreach worker to combat the sex trade in Boscombe.

He said there were some 35 women who are involved in the on-street sex trade in Boscombe. “I hope that the new outreach worker role will be able to link agencies together, and work with the women to offer the help, advice, support and guidance that they need,” he told reporters. “On street sex workers aren’t offenders, they are victims, casualties of either awful life experiences, addictions or both.”

Age search

Retired theatrical agent Warren Brown is trying to find the oldest person in Ferndown to participate in a show to celebrate remembrance. “It is such a privilege to put something together in Ferndown for the people of Ferndown and it would be nice to have the oldest person there to receive a gift to mark their many years,” he says. picture: DORSET WILDLIFE TRUST

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Warren is asking anyone who may know the oldest person in Ferndown to call him on 01202 959052.

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olunteers from Pokesdown Community Forum got to work to spruce up an art mural at Pokesdown station recently. They were joined by local councillors who mucked in to help rejuvenate the artwork. “The mural is a fantastic piece of work displaying Bournemouth’s different transport modes over the years and provides a colourful and welcoming backdrop for passing through or visiting the station,” said Cllr Jane Kelly, cabinet member for partnerships and regeneration.

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“I’m delighted that the community is getting involved. It’s something we’re very proud of and we are keen to ensure it continues to look its best.” The mural was created in 2011 through an innovative project between SW Trains and the council. Artist, Adam Klodzinski was commissioned to transform Pokesdown station and worked with the community to create an artwork called ‘Local Past and Present’ which covers the entire back wall of the westbound platform.

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R With the increasing demand for support to enable adults with disabilities to live in their own homes, Dorset-based charity Diverse Abilities Plus is expanding its Supported Living service. The charity currently supports 35 adults and either helps them live in their homes with the support of dedicated and trained support assistants or attend a well-equipped day care centre, where they can learn new skills and enjoy a wide range of experiences.

To meet this demand the charity is holding a recruitment open evening on Monday September 9 between 4.30pm and 8pm at its head office in Poole, near Tower Park. Attendees will have the opportunity to find out what it’s like to work for Diverse Abilities Plus and meet a number of adults currently supported by the charity. For further information please contact Lee Brady on 01202 718266 or email lee. brady@diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk

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egional charity Autism Wessex is appealing to people affected by autism to join its focus group and discuss the National Autism Strategy. Bob Lowndes, chief executive of Autism Wessex, said: “If you have autism, care for someone who does or simply have an interest in autism, then we need your help. Let’s show how important the strategy is to the region. “We have anecdotal evidence that there is still much to do to support people with autism living locally. As the regional charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by autism, we provide help to people who have been unable to access employment, housing and the services they need. “We need to ensure that adults with autism have a voice and this focus group gives us the chance to do just that.” The strategy for England, called Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives, contains five areas for action aimed at improving the lives of adults with autism.

These are: increasing awareness and understanding; improving access to services and support; helping adults into work; clear pathways to diagnosis; and developing relevant services. “We want to be a critical friend to national and local policy makers and to play an active and constructive role in implementing the strategy and improving the lives of those affected by autism,” said Bob Lowndes. “For example, on behalf of Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole councils and the local NHS, we will soon be launching a new database so that adults with autism can register their circumstances and needs to support better local service planning.” The focus group will be held on Tuesday from 10.30am to 2pm at the Community Learning and Resource Centre in Wimborne. To book a free place visit www. autismwessex.org.uk/event_calendar or call 01305 213134.

Volunteers pick vintage

Staff from Hamworthy Heating helped sort through donations to handpick the vintage pieces that will grace the Secret Wardrobe in the Dolphin shopping centre, Poole. All the proceeds from the popular boutique’s sales of pre-loved vintage clothes, art deco jewellery and shabby chic furniture go to Forest Holme Hospice in Poole, which is dedicated to caring for patients with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.

The Fleetsbridge-based commercial boiler manufacturer has chosen Forest Holme Hospice as its charity of the year and pledged to support the charity by donating staff volunteering hours and funds raised from activities and events. “Due to the vast number of the donations, we are grateful to the team at Hamworthy Heating for helping us to unearth the treasures and bring them onto the shop floor for our customers,” said Secret Wardrobe manager Natalie Miller..

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Inspired by his wife’s experience at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, local man David Diggens is to host a charity auction at Cobham Sports and Social Club, Merley on Sunday from 2pm. Items available include a microwave oven, children’s toys, antiques and gift vouchers for local health and beauty salons. “My wife has just undergone intensive chemotherapy and radiotherapy for the

treatment of cancer,” he says. All money raised will be donated to the hospital’s Haematology Oncology Unit, wards 10 and 11, to buy blood pressure monitors. “As they did such a fantastic job with impeccable care and approach, we wanted to give something back.” There’s still time to donate items - call 07878 699640.

Solicitors fall to raise Air Ambulance funds

Three members of staff from Lester Aldridge solicitors took to the skies last month to raise money for the firm’s charity of the year, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Grace Baldock, Sue Macdonald, Rachel Jeffrey have so far raised more than

£1,000 for the charity from their skydives at 13,000 foot over Netheravon near Salisbury. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance relies solely on donations to raise the £1.5 million a year it costs to keep flying.

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Skye’s on her way!

kye Cowan, the six-year-old Poole girl with cerebral palsy will be able to have a life-changing operation next month after local people helped raise £31,000 to send her to the United States. Skye’s parents Steve and Jo have battled for Skye to have the operation and her story has been featured in Seeker News and other local media. Now her place has been confirmed at the St Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri for the operation on October 1.

ith just two rounds of the MSA British Rally Championship to go, the decision to move to an October date and to the new host town of Poole is looking a shrewd one by the organisers of the 2013 Rally Sunseeker International. Last weekend saw the Rally Northern Ireland take place with victory going to Welshman Osian Pryce in his Citroën DS3, and him move to sixth overall in the title race. The roads of Ulster proved a stern test for all the crews and the forests of Dorset will prove exactly the same. The battle for the 2013 British title is now a very close one, with Finland’s Jukka Korhonen leading by only 17 points from Aberdovey hotelier Tom Cave with both driving a Citroën DS3. They’re followed by two Northern Irish drivers, Alastair Fisher and Johnny Greer tied on points for third, just a point behind Cave. Speaking this week Cave said: “I am really looking forward to Rallye Sunseeker. We have been a few times and it really is an event we enjoy going down to. There is always a superb atmosphere at the start and it gives the drivers a chance to spend time with the fans and that is really good.” Just 20 points cover the next six drivers in the title race, ensuring that the battle will go down to the wire and that the fans and spectators in Poole will witness one of the battles of the year. Rallye Sunseeker will also consist of the

Rally opportunities

Rallye Sunseeker has four very special sponsorship opportunities for local businesses and individuals. The naming rights to four key stage venues have been made available. and in the first instance this offer is going to Seeker News business readers The package is simple - sponsors will be adopted as the special stage names and appear in all literature plus the company or product logo will appear next to the stage map in the souvenir programme. There’s also a full page colour advertisement, guest passes, a media release and editorial mention. For full details contact director Rick Smith at rick@xenogamy-plc.co.uk.

Challenge, Historique, National and Armed Forces Rally Team Challenge throughout the two-day event and with famous stages such as Uddens, Ringwood and Somerley Park all set to remain as key elements of the event, not to mention the Poole Quay start and finish, the organisers are delighted with the progress so far on the event. “The battle for the titles in both the MSA British and the Mintex MSA British Historic Championships is very close and that is good for us as an organiser, but even better for the spectator who will come and watch next month,” said rally director Rick Smith. “The battle on the stage and the action will be immense.” In the Mintex British Historic title race, just 30 points cover the top eight crews. Dessie Nutt leads the field at the moment in his Porsche 911, with Rikki Proffitt and Ernie Graham close behind, both in Ford Escorts. There have been several Historic rounds already this year including Carlisle, Duns and Epynt, but at each event the crowds have been massive such is the support and following that the championship receives. There is no doubt that when the Escorts, Porsches and Ford Cortinas arrive in Poole next month they will be very popular indeed. For information visit www.rallyesunseeker. org. Seeker News is the official media partner of the 2013 Rallye Sunseeker.

Rally listening

The official internet radio station of Rallye Sunseeker, rallyfm.net will be on air for the entire month of October bringing listeners all the latest news from the largest rally in the south of England. The station will be operating live from Poole Quay on October 18 at the official launch, with exclusive interviews and live commentary. On October 19, rallyfm.net in association with RPM Promotions and RSM Logistics will broadcast live commentary from both the special stages and the service area at Creekmoor, before covering the finish of the rally live on Poole Quay. To listen to all the latest news of Rallye Sunseeker 2013 as the event approaches and other motor sport news go to the RallyFM news site at http://www.spreaker.com/show/ the_rallyfm_net_show or follow @rallyfm on Twitter.

The procedure, Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy, will not cure Skye but it could stop the degenerative condition from worsening. It is the only operation that can provide permanent reduction of spasticity in cerebral palsy - and could greatly improve Skye’s quality of life. She will spend a month in hospital before coming home for two years of physiotherapy. Steve told reporters the family has been “totally overwhelmed” by the generosity of the people that have donated. “It will change everything for her,” he said. “Her whole life will change because of the kindness of people she has never met. It’s unbelievable.” The family will now begin fundraising for Skye’s lengthy physiotherapy.

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NIGEL vote for community bus HEDGES D orset-based community group, Bus2Go, has been shortlisted for Skipton Building Society’s Grassroots Giving Campaign having applied alongside nearly 1,000 other applicants for community funding.

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One car firm handles every contact with a unique customer number throughout the search and sales process across the counties where they have their dealerships. All aspects of their contacts are shared throughout the sales teams ultimately giving a detailed profile of success when that prestige car drives away. One company with 850 shops uses the latest digital marketing to drive people to their stores as the handmade product travels less well than a bespoke limousine. Checking the BT website will tell you when the fibre optic cable will be arriving at your door. Then it’s time to call your Internet Service Provider and ensure you are superfast as well.

Having made it to this stage, the group is now calling on the public to vote for them to be one of the 160 organisations to receive a £500 donation, as it all now comes down to the community to choose who is awarded the funds. The community group was set up in April last year and aims to reduce isolation in the community by operating a regular bus service to destinations that are inaccessible by scheduled bus routes and where there is little or no public transport. Seven volunteers run this group which provides a service for all ages in the community, but particularly helps the older generation who don’t drive and struggle to get around. Funding would mean more people in the rural community can benefit from the service and it can be expanded to those with disabilities. Margaret Kirk, a volunteer at Bus2Go said: “Our bus service provides a door to door service for the less mobile. Some of our regular passengers have Alzheimer’s or dementia. Isolation in rural communities is very prevalent and it is a medically known fact that it is connected to mental health issues.” The Grassroots Giving team has also launched a set of free resources to help support community groups and voluntary organisations in a range of areas from gaining funding to recruiting volunteers. More information about these can be found at http://www.skiptonbig160.co.uk/freeresources/.

Skipton Building Society launched its Grassroots Giving programme as part of its 160th anniversary celebrations earlier this year. Under the scheme, the Society asked grassroots clubs, community groups and organisations to tell them how £500 would make a difference to the work they do. Online voting closes on September 30.

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the culture, or don’t work as well with others as effectively as needed. To avoid this problem Rubicon People’s recruitment consultants are trained to look for caution flags prior to submitting candidates for interview. These caution flags stop competent candidates being submitted include there being no evidence of the job seeker doing exceptional work, learning rapidly, influencing others on technical matters or successfully handling comparable technical issues similar to the actual job requirements. This forms the talent probe. Further probes the recruiter will explore include: management and organisation, team skills, problem solving, decision making, job fit, managerial fit, cultural and environmental fit and a series of questions to determine motivations. The differences between a recruitable and non-recruitable person are often hard to spot, especially when choosing from a selection of capable candidates. Building the above considerations into the selection process will dramatically improve hiring decisions.

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New rail boss enjoys growth Festival will help Richard Jones

The new general manager of the volunteerled Swanage Railway has enjoyed a successful first four months in the job – with passenger numbers up by 6.6%, a bumper Diesel Gala attracting more than 3,000 passengers and a sell-out excursion train from London. Tasked with overseeing the growth of the heritage line’s popular steam train operation – which carries in the region of 200,000 passengers a year – Richard Jones is also working on the planned community train service from

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Swanage to the main line at Wareham from 2015. Previously general manager of the Bodmin & Wenford Railway in Cornwall, Richard said: “This is an exciting time for the Swanage Railway as it continues to move forward and build on the undoubted success it has rightly enjoyed in recent years. “Already one of the country’s premier heritage railways, I was very keen to join the team and be an integral part of its continued – and future – success.”

firm is TOP OF THE HIX PARADE B ournemouth accountancy and business advisory company Hixsons has secured a top ten place in the list of small firms nationally surveyed for customer satisfaction by AccountingWEB. The only Dorset representative, Hixsons is now short-listed for the next stage of the prestigious national Practice Excellence Programme. Client survey questions included perception of the value for money, how effectively their business objectives were understood, flexibility to the client needs and how effectively Hixsons communicated digitally through website, email, social media and cloud technology. “We are delighted,” says senior partner Nick Hixson. “To rate in the top ten and have a chance to perhaps go on and win is fantastic, plus I am very grateful for the comments and referrals from our customers. “These were challenging and probing questions and remember we are in a

national survey here. Customers like our wider services offerings - strategy, marketing and good, old-fashioned customer service.”

Hixsons is now hoping a panel of judges will choose them as one of three for the October final in the Small Firms category. Three firms from each category will then be selected to go through to the public vote, which will see their fellow AccountingWEB.co.uk members vote for their winner. “As the only small firm from Dorset through to this stage, we know it is not just our clients who will be supporting us to go on and do well, but also the local business community,” says Nick. “We are great believers in the future of the conurbation. Hixsons supports Bournemouth and Poole College with The Business Essentials Seminars delivered free and shortly a Growth and Control government-funded programme in October with Business Wessex.”

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Aimed at helping Dorset businesses grow, a second business festival is to be held by WSX Enterprise supported by the Sowing Seeds Action Group. The North Dorset event on September 13 follows the successful East Dorset festival held earlier this year at Merley House. This latest event will focus on how digital marketing can be used to achieve business success through the web and will be held at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton from 9am to 3pm. The festival will provide local business people with the opportunity to network, in addition to benefitting from the expertise of three top marketing professionals. Presentations will be given by Paul Tansey, digital marketing expert and MD of Intergage; Andy Headington, owner of Adido; and Kherrin Wade, also from Adido. “We found the mix of networking opportunities and key note speeches worked really well at our first event and we are confident this one in September will prove as successful,” said Ian Girling, enterprise director at WSX. The event is supported by the Sowing Seeds Action Group, which is part of the Rural Development Programme for England. For more details visit www.businesseventsindorset.co.uk.

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Keep the faith

Inspirational speaker and founder member of internationally successful dance pop band Faithless, Jamie Catto is coming to Bournemouth to deliver a mini-master class on Full Body Listening, the key to unlocking and navigating creative success. The Vision Quest Event is on September 24 at the Cumberland Hotel. For tickets visit www. visionquestevents.co.uk.

Insuring a great result

Alan & Thomas Insurance Group has formalised its long standing relationship with AFC Bournemouth by becoming the club’s official insurance partner. The insurance broker specialises in commercial and high-net-worth personal insurance and risk management. They will offer and recommend various insurance services to the club, official partners, sponsors and supporters. As part of the agreement, Alan & Thomas will also make the most of the Goldsand Stadium’s facilities to entertain clients.

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WHEELS ROLLIN’

Pete Hancock from Hunts Foodservices in Sherborne and Tina Hawkins from City Centre Recruitment

Dorset recruitment company is helping to keep the wheels of commerce moving with its new specialist transport division. City Centre Recruitment, with offices in Weymouth, Yeovil, Bournemouth and Southampton, has seen the demand for driving placements continue to rise, filling more than 500 driving vacancies over the last two years. To assist with the growth in driving positions, the company has appointed Tina Hawkins as specialist driving consultant. Tina is no stranger to transport services, having more than six years’ experience in recruitment, as well as holding a Class 1 driving licence. “I have worked in transport for many years, including with Woolworth and

Sainsbury’s, so I know how important it is to have access to skilled, experienced drivers and the vital role they play,” she says. “We are seeing more employers coming to us to help them source reliable personnel, and my challenge is to find the right candidate to suit their needs.” One new contract recently established is with Hunts Foodservices which has its headquarters in Sherborne. Peter Hancock, transport manager, says: “I have a fleet of more than 60 vehicles on the road and I need experienced Class 1 and Class 2 delivery drivers to keep things moving. City Centre Recruitment know our requirements and only send us suitable candidates, which is efficient and time saving.”.

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Restaurant manager Cerys Rose, general manager Simon Morris and customer services manager Joolz Walford with the GCA award certificates

Coming up roses for Haskins

Haskins Garden Centre at Ferndown has gained awards from the annual Garden Centres Association awards for the South Thames region.

The team who attended a presentation in Kent returned with a Highly Commended Certificate for the overall centre and merit certificates for catering, customer service points, Outdoor Living and the website following the strict audits carried out by the GCA inspectors.

General manager Simon Morris said he was delighted. “The awards not only confirm that the centre is of a high standard, but celebrate the professionalism of the team that bring the centre to life for customers with their excellent customer service, advice and knowledge,” he said. The purpose-built centre was opened on the 10-acre site in March, 1994. Turnover now exceeds £9 million a year and the centre employs more than 140 full and part time personnel.

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Dorset County Show under new management BUSINESSdirectory

The Dorchester Agricultural Society has elected a new Board of Management for the Dorset County Show at the annual general meeting.

The election followed the adoption of a new constitution for the Society that was unanimously voted in by the members and enables them to vote for candidates nominated by the membership, to stand on the Society’s Board of Management and act as directors and trustees of the Society.

Designed by local business women for women in business across Dorset, we run informal, friendly and effective monthly events in Bournemouth, Wimborne & Christchurch. Our healthy breakfast meetings run from 9.00 to 11.00am and for just £15 include breakfast, inspirational speaker and stallholders. All are very welcome at DWiB meetings, to enjoy our coast and countryside venues, a healthy breakfast and an even healthier chance to network in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

A new Show Council has also been formed to manage the day-to-day running of the annual Dorset County Show, which goes ahead this weekend at the showground near Dorchester.

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apprentices are assets

on offering a highly professional and friendly service,” said Quinn & Co lettings director, Savas Ersahin.

ith many teenagers choosing not to go to university or college, a south coast training provider is urging more school leavers to consider apprenticeship training as an option and is encouraging more employers to take on an apprentice.

According to Darren Vann, operations manager at FNTC Training apprenticeships are good for business, both for the employer and the trainee. “For young people there is a guaranteed job with training and for the business, the opportunity to train someone into their specific ways of working,” he says. “The government is also currently offering a financial incentive to SMEs to help towards the costs of taking on an apprentice and we can manage the entire recruitment process for them.”

The Dorset-based mutual’s chief executive James Bawa collected the coveted trophy at a gala event at London’s Minster Exchange. “Winning this award again is fantastic, particularly as it is the result of nominations from our local customers,” says James. “The whole

“The majority of our clients reach us through recommendation, so anyone joining our team needs to operate to the same high standards. Although Ryan is only 17, he is a mature, confident and hard working young man and is already proving to be an asset to our business.”

For Ryan Butterworth, 17, from Bournemouth (pictured centre), The advice Ryan would give to an apprenticeship in business young people leaving school is to give administration has led him to openings apprenticeships due consideration. at Quinn and Co, a residential and commercial estate and lettings agency. “I have some friends from school Ryan is employed as a lettings who didn’t get a job and didn’t go assistant and is receiving on-theto college,” he said. “That can be job training and mentoring to learn very demoralising and can start a background operations on how a busy spiral of being out of work. With lettings and estate agency works. apprenticeships you learn at work, gain experience and you get paid. I “We are a privately owned and feel very positive about the future.” managed agency and pride ourselves

Teachers’ title hat trick

Teachers Building Society scored a hat trick at the What Mortgage Awards, scooping the Best Local Building Society title for the third consecutive year.

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team at Teachers has been working hard to offer a truly personal service and to raise our profile as an alternative to the big banks for the people of Dorset, so we’re all over the moon with the accolade.” What Mortgage magazine’s sales manager Stuart Smith said: “To win three times is a fantastic achievement, clearly showing that the customers and users of Teachers Building Society products really do receive excellent service across a very competitive market.”

Jobs boss visits town

Kevin Green, chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, will be the guest speaker at the Arts University, Bournemouth, on September 13 when Jobshop UK and Engage Executive Jobs hold their annual seminar. Using his wealth of professional knowledge and personal insight, Kevin will present an informative and relevant discussion on the current UK labour market and economic trends which are affecting businesses today.

Before joining the REC Kevin was the HR director at the Royal Mail and responsible for all peoplerelated issues for a business with 165,000 employees. He was also part of the leadership team which transformed the business from losing £1 million a day in 2003, to making more than £600 million profit in 2007. The invitation only seminar is scheduled for 7.30am with a light breakfast and opportunities to network. For details contact 01202 674488.

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HERITAGE

architectural heritage on show

iming to raise awareness of the county’s rich architectural and cultural heritage, Dorset Architectural Heritage Week finds many properties that are usually closed to the public or charge for entry, open for free. It is an annual event and this year runs from September 11 to 19. The first half of the week is part of the national Heritage Open Days, but Dorset boasts such a wealth of fascinating architecture that the events continue for a further four days! Here’s our guide to some of the local highlights. The Guildhall, Poole Sept 11, 10.30am-1pm Many people have never seen the interior of this beautiful 15th century public building and for two and a half hours only the Society of Poole men will steward the building and make brief histories available. Richmond Hill St Andrews United Reformed Church, Bournemouth Sept 12, 13, 10.30am-12.30pm This classic Gothic-style church, probably Bournemouth’s largest, mainly dates from 1891. The interior features attractive woodwork (including concentric pews), beautiful stained glass and a painting of The Good Shepherd. The 1950s St Andrews Chapel, complete with stained glass, also merits a visit. Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth Guided Walk, Sept 12 & 18, 2pm A guided tour of Wimborne Road Cemetery, opened in 1878 and the last resting place of many people who helped to shape Bournemouth. There are many interesting memorials including the Russell-Cotes Mausoleum. Bookable. Wonderful Westbourne Guided Walk, Sept 12, 2-4pm Bournemouth’s elegant half-sister, Westbourne boasts one of Henry Joy’s characterful arcades. Learn about the isolated huddle of villas for the wealthy that lays beneath modern Westbourne and visit the secret cellar under the library. pictures: Alex williamson

The Russell-Cotes Mausoleum

Crisis at Charminster Guided Walk, Sept 13, 2-4pm Learn how a ratepayers’ revolt and a threatened war with Kinson shaped the development of Charminster. Along the way, take in a cemetery with links to the worst bombing raid on Bournemouth, aspirational schools, a landmark Italianate church and a garden commemorating a battle of the Great War. Old Town Poole Guided Walk, Sept 14, 9am A leisurely walkabout exploring the history of Poole from the 11th century to date, the folklore and the facts. There will also be a chance to visit Scaplens Court, part of which dates from 1380. Bookable. Freemasons Hall, Bournemouth Open Day, Sept 14, 10am-3pm

Built for a member of a well known industrialist family in 1872, The Knole is one of the few remaining Arts & Crafts Poole’s Guildhall houses in Bournemouth. It was home to Bournemouth’s MP for 30 years - Sir Henry Page Croft - and still retains some of the original interiors and William Morris tiled fireplaces. Bookable. The Priest’s House Museum & Garden, Wimborne Open Day, Sept 14 &15, 10am-4.30pm Discover Roman wall paintings, the childhood gallery and a unique Victorian Valentine card collection as the museum tells the story of East Dorset in period rooms from a 17th century hall to the working Victorian kitchen. Bournemouth Natural Science Society Exhibition, Sept 14, 10am, 4pm Look around the Grade II Listed Italianate style building and view the society’s extensive natural history, geology and Egyptian collections. Brownsea Island Open Day, Sept 14, 10am-5pm A peaceful island, famous for being the birthplace of Scouting and Guiding, Brownsea Island boasts spectacular views across to the Purbeck Hills as well as thriving natural habitats.

The Church of the Ascension, Woodlands Flower Festival, Sept 14-17, 11am-5pm Given to the village by Harriet, Countess of Shaftesbury, in memory of her husband the 8th Earl. It was designed by GFA Bodley RA and dedicated in 1892. Scaplens Court, Poole Guided Tour, Sept 14, 11am, noon, 2pm A 15th century merchant’s mansion, it retains elements of medieval, Elizabethan and Georgian phases. Town Cellars, Poole Guided Tour, Sept 14, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm The Town Cellars on Poole Quay was first built around 1300. In the late 18th century Thames Street was cut through the building and today it forms part of Poole Museum. Russell-Cotes Museum, Bournemouth Behind the Scenes, Sept 15, 11.30am Exclusive access to areas of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum not usually open to the public, including guest bedrooms and the winter and summer sitting rooms. Castlepoint Library Guided Walk, Sept 16, 2-4pm Since the development of Bournemouth, Castle Lane has become one of the most congested routes through the town, discover the development of Strouden into Castlepoint and the forgotten frontiersmen who first opened up the area. Elegant Edwardians, Bournemouth Guided Walk, Sept 17, 2-4pm Halfway between Tuckton and Wick villages, with histories stretching far back into the Middle Ages, villas were built in the early 20th century, which began the transformation of the bucolic farmland into modern suburbia. Discover the eclectic range of people who made the area their home, from gentlemen farmers, to genderbending music hall stars. Monstrous Boscombe Guided Walk, Sept 19, 2-4pm One of fiction’s most famous monsters has a special connection to the history of Boscombe Manor, but there are some unexpected terrors with links to the area - two writers, a princess, a poet and a pope, and maybe some more. Full details and booking information can be found at www.edht.org.uk

GOLDENYEARS Who played here in history

10 years ago 6: Daniel O’Donnell - BIC. 17: Van Morrison + Chris Farlowe - Pavilion. 15 years ago 12: Ted Heath Big Band Pavilion. 20 years ago 10: Duran Duran - BIC. 12: Johnny Mathis - BIC. 18: The Levellers - BIC. 25 years ago 12: Danny La Rue + Wayne King - Pavilion. 13: Hawkwind - The Academy. 30 years ago 8: Roman Candle - The Academy. 10,17: Mike Yarwood + Brotherhood of Man - Winter Gardens. 11: Val Doonican - Pavilion. 16: Pleasure & The Beast Midnight Express. 17: Liqourice Allsorts – The Academy. 19: Bobby Hart - Poole Arts Centre. 35 years ago 8: Carlos Romanos - Poole Arts Centre. 10: Max Bygraves - Pavilion. 17: Lena Zavaroni + Tony Evans + The Sunshine Girls Winter Gardens. 40 years ago 10: Dick Emery + Mark Wynter + The Dallas Boys – Winter Gardens. 11: Paul St Fields - Pavilion. 12,19: Four Set Saga Royal Ballroom (Tiffanys). 13: The Barrett Bros + Bryan Chalkers - Pavilion. 45 years ago 13: The Marmalade - The Ritz. 15: Roy Orbison + Jimmy Crawford - Pavilion. 18: The Nice - The Ritz. 19: The Beat Room + The Image - Royal Ballrooms. 50 years ago 6: Pete Nelson + Zoot Money + Tony Blackburn + Jim Pennel - Pavilion. 8: Acker Bilk + Norman Vaughan - Winter Gardens. 9: Millicent Martin + Kaye Sisters + Tommy Cooper Pavilion. 11,18: Manfred Mann - Le Disque a Go Go. 55 years ago 7: Chris Barber + Oscar Peterson - Pavilion. 15: Max Bygraves - Winter Gardens (all week). 16: Joe Loss & his Orchestra - Pavilion. 18: Victor Sylvester - Royal Ballrooms.

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lifestylefood&drink Too busy to bake?

A nice bit of cheese

Since it began in 1998, Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival has become a staple of the Dorset food calendar. Founded to honour the town’s historic associations with the dairy industry such as the cattle market and the Old Creamery, the festival’s main aim is to bring together cheese lovers and producers from all over the country. Naturally, Dorset cheese is well represented, but there are cheeses from throughout the West Country and further afield. Other comestibles available in the food tent include pies, delicatessen, charcuterie and confectionary, as well as local real ale and cider. Local bands provide a varied palette of live music all weekend. 14, 15 September, 10am Recreation Ground, Sturminster Newton www.cheesefestival.co.uk

More than half the parents in the South West say they are too busy to spend time cooking with their kids.

That’s according to a new survey commissioned by The Children’s Society as it launches its Bake and Brew fundraising campaign this month.

cooking for a good cause

ith the aim of raising £10,000 for charity, the Dorset On a Plate recipe book is launched this month. Created, edited and published by Hannah Parsons and Gary Kilminster, the book features recipes from 17 top chefs, including Dorset’s only Michelin starred chef, Russell Brown, from Sienna restaurant in Dorchester. Famous faces also include Ready Steady Cook star,

Lesley Waters; Dorset-trained executive chef at the Fat Duck group, Ashley Palmer-Watts; and executive chef at the Highcliff Grill, Matt Budden. Alongside the established restaurants, the book also features five rising stars from Bournemouth and Poole College. The book has been sponsored by Beales Gourmet Ltd, Blackacre Farm, Ashley Press Printers and

Bournemouth and Poole College. It is priced £10 with more than £9.40 from each copy going directly to the Forest Holme Hospice charity. Forest Holme Hospice provides ends of life care to patients in Poole, Wimborne and the Purbecks. To order copies of the book, visit the Secret Wardrobe, Dolphin Centre, Poole and Forest Holme Hospice fund raising office in Seldown Road.

Although 63% of parents said they were too busy and a whopping 87% spend less than an hour a week cooking with their children, some 58% wished they could spend more time in the kitchen together with their offspring. The Children’s Society is encouraging parents to bake with their children and sell their treats to family, friends and local communities to raise money for disadvantaged children across the country including teenagers who have suffered neglect. To find out more visit www.childrenssociety.org. uk/bake

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lifestyleWHERE TO GO Where to go and what to see for all the family SEPT 6-8 Swanage Folk Festival

sept 6-7 Bridport Hat Festival

One of the musical highlights of this year’s Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival, singer songwriter Jez Lowe (right) is back in Dorset this month with his group, the Bad Pennies.

A unique expression of good, oldfashioned English eccentricity, the fourth Bridport Hat Festival promises to be the biggest yet as hat wearers from all over the country - and further afield - descend on the west Dorset town. Among them will be the inimitable Hang Wangford who plays the opening night concert at the Arts Centre. On Saturday there’s the hat making contest and the massed hat wearing in Bucky Doo Square.

They’ll be headlining the opening night of the 21st Swanage Folk Festival. Other acts include Ashley Hutchings’ Morris On line-up, Teesside troubadour Vin Garbutt and Fairport Convention songwriter Chris Leslie. Saturday’s dance procession leaves Prince Albert Gardens at 3.30pm and heads for the seafront.

www.bridporthatfest.org

www.swanageff.co.uk

sept 7-8 Dorset County Show A fixture on the county calendar since 1841, Dorset’s annual agricultural show has become a weekend-long celebration of activities and attractions for the whole family at the County Showground just outside Dorchester. There’s something for everyone with livestock shows, horticultural classes, carriage and scurry racing. Other attractions include sheep shearing, terrier racing, and Titan the Robot, while the Young Dorset’s Got Talent winners will be manning their stands.

Visitors will also have the rare chance to drive and fire the classic steam loco on September 10 on four special driving experience trains during the day that can be booked on the website. www.swanagerailway.co.uk

september 13 The Town House Killings

Lord Hopton’s Regiment of Foote returns to Corfe Castle this month to demonstrate what it would have been like in a 17th century encampment during the Civil War.

Using the streets and buildings of Dorchester’s town centre as a backdrop, the actors of Atmos Theatre play out an immersive murder mystery for their strolling audience.

As well as weapons drills and displays, there are cooking demonstrations, music and food. The Castle also hosts the popular Cavalier and Roundhead Academy on September 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfecastle

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A classic 1920s Southern Railway steam locomotive is to make history when it returns to the Isle of Purbeck for the first time in more than 50 years – to star in Swanage Railway’s annual Grand Steam Gala and Vintage Transport Weekend.

SEpt 7-8 Besieged and Betrayed

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www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk

sept 6-8 Steam Gala

1) Tale told to amuse, inform or bore (8) 5) Bonded cat for discipline (6) 10) Island of plenty amongst the desert sands (5) 11) What’s left when the taxman’s had his whack (3, 6) 12) Wherein the money is kept for national use (9) 13) By cutting form an artistic shape (5) 14) Grounds of any big institution (6) 15) Full of get up and go! (7) 18) Cwrwgl - a way to float in Wales (7) 20) Close group of similar creatures (6) 22) Short and to the point underwear (5) 24) Placed to replace on the crown (9) 25) Compressors producing continuous stream of compressed air (5, 4) 26) Adobe changed for habitation (5) 27) Three syllable metric foot - one long then two short (6)

The Town House Killings tells the story of what happens when the Durnovaria Early Antiquities Town House Society meets to discuss the future of the Roman Town House. As people start to die, detective Sheerluck is called out of retirement for some sidewalk sleuthing.

september 15 Eggardon Kite Festival Probably the only fundraising kite festival in the world, the muchanticipated annual event on the Iron Age hill fort at Eggardon Hill marks its 18th anniversary this year. Families, enthusiasts and the plain curious join professional kite flyers from all over the world to show off their skills while raising money for Powerstock School, Powerstock Hut, Weir Sports Club and Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. www.eggardonkites.co.uk

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gardenwatch by Sally Bishton Garden Design 01202 889153 / 07752 641189 www.sallybishton.com

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1) Who loves to excess spiritually or temporally (6) 2) For relaxing in - one of a suite (4, 5) 3) Rudely and without acknowledging dignity (15) 4) Speak in these and everyone will understand (7) 6) The biggest of the pachyderms (7, 8) 7) Make a bid though it’s no auction (5) 8) Dig in well below the surface (8) 9) Put aside for that rainy day (6) 16) You can eat them all - there’s little in the pods (9) 17) Sheath for a short, sharp tool (8) 19) Disperse air voluntarily (6) 20) Lower jaw waved for easy discussion (7) 21) Thin layer placed to disguise (6) 23) Relates to the cranial portion of the hip bone (5)

September and with autumn just around the corner the late summer blooms of Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ light up the borders and make a winning planting combination with Asters and ornamental grasses, all easy to grow and come into their own as everything else is beginning to fade. It’s a good time to see if there are any gaps in your borders before the other herbaceous perennial plants completely die back for the winter. They can be divided now and used to fill the spaces ready for next year. Late September is perfect for any new planting; the soil is still warm and less dry than in midsummer. The garden centres will have some perennial plants in their sales now, a great time to buy them. You will still need to water new planting regularly. The days are getting shorter and the leaves will soon be falling, so it’s a good idea to protect your ponds with netting or mesh, this can save you the unpleasant task of dragging rotting leaves out later! In the vegetable garden you should be harvesting potatoes now before they start to lose their quality, pick a dry day to lift them and store immediately in thick

paper sacks to keep out the light. September is the month to sow a new lawn and much cheaper than turf, good for filling in any bare patches in an existing lawn too. It is easy to do, prepare the soil well by removing large stones and weeds, fork over and rake level to leave a fine finish. Firm the soil by walking over, then rake again. A few days before sowing lightly rake in a granular fertiliser. Sow approximately 50g of seeds per square metre, or follow the instructions on the box, lightly rake again and keep well watered. Make sure no one walks over it for a few months. Have fun in your garden this month whether you are busy planting, sowing a lawn, tidying up or just relaxing in the late summer sunshine - enjoy!

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Extending your an asian sensation options

stunning new Asian inspired spa has recently opened in Bournemouth’s Cliffeside Hotel. Designed by the hotel’s director Kevin Wood, the hotel’s storage rooms have been transformed into a fantastic day spa and the authentic Thai style offers a calm surrounding, filled with scents designed to relax your mind and body. Ali Burridge, the hotel’s business development executive and sales coordinator, explains: “Now that spa days are coming back into fashion, this enables us to attract more guests and provide them with a variety of treatments ranging from manicures and facials to half-day special packages.” Each of the masseurs that I spoke to were delighted with the new spa and even more excited at being able to try out the products at home, meaning they know exactly which products to recommend to individuals. “I have been doing this job for five years,” spa manager Edina Pergel says. “I started doing medical massage and then moved to England from Hungary and now I am trained

by claire hillsmith

in physiotherapy and beauty massages. Our massages aim to take you to different places through a variety of products, smells and treatments.

“The three experiences we offer are a relaxing ScenTao Asian, an uplifting Brazilian rainforest and a balance restoration of Khanya Africa. They are all very good for different things, but I would also recommend the Swedish massage for those who are suffering aches and pains.” There is an extremely positive vibe about the hotel and spa, with friendly faces and staff who are happy to offer advice to those with questions. For more information visit www. oceanahotels.co.uk.

It’s autumn, let’s get digging picture: steve cook

ollowing the success of last year’s campaign, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is repeating its Plan it, Plant it this Autumn campaign this month. The campaign was launched with the aim of encouraging gardeners to continue gardening throughout the autumn and tap into the younger consumers’ growing interest in the pastime. The garden is not dormant during the winter and the campaign encompasses a wide range of

autumn gardening activities including lawn care, planting, autumn bedding, trees, fruits and wild bird care. Research commissioned by the HTA revealed that 41% of gardeners mistakenly believe that fruit trees and berries should be planted in spring, while 45% believe that spring bulbs should also be planted at this time, when in fact autumn is the key time to do both.

WAH Bournemouth is fast gaining a reputation for helping customers achieve the look sported recently by Dannii Minogue who was seen on the beach with short cropped hair, but is sporting an amazing new look to promote the new series of The X Factor Australia. With her hair flowing around her shoulders, the 41-year-old has clearly been given help in the follicle department to achieve the fuller look. Simone Thomas who runs MWAH (Make-up, Wigs and Hair) Bournemouth says: “There comes a time when everyone with short, flat hair has longed for glossy, tumbling curls or sexy beach chick waves.” Simone uses a system called MWAH Perfectress Tape in Hair Extensions to help achieve a similar look. The extensions are made from genuine Remy cuticle hair and a transparent weft. The whole process only takes 40 minutes or half that time if you are just adding volume and customers can choose from 28 colours. Simone is an expert in thinning hair and hair loss as she lost her own hair twice as a result of alopecia and then cervical cancer. Having worked in TV, film and magazine modelling since the age of 18 Simone was forced to look for ways to cover up her hair loss and now runs a business that provides professional makeup services, hair extensions and hair loss systems to a range of clientele that includes celebrities, TV companies, photographers and agents.

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specialfeature

Come on england!

England’s Women kick off 2015 World Cup qualifying campaign with a home tie against Belarus at Dean Court on September 21 (kick off 1pm) - and AFC Bournemouth Ladies manager Darren Clarke is hoping his charges will be suitably inspired. “England should win comfortably, but it’s a great honour and a great opportunity for not only Bournemouth, but for the south of England,” he says. The Three Lions are aiming to make it to their third successive World Cup Finals after reaching the last eight in both 2007 and 2011. They have been pitched in Group 6 alongside Ukraine, Belarus,

Poole Town’s Faye Hawkins

Wales, Turkey and Montenegro. Meanwhile, Cherries’ Ladies start their first games of the season next week, entering teams in both the Hampshire League and the Dorset League, where they’ll face Poole Town Reserves. “Obviously we like to win, but it’s all about growing and developing to enjoy it. That’s far more important,” says Darren. To help mark a special year for the Football Association - the 150th anniversary and 20 years since it took over the running of the women’s game - group bookings of at least 15 people can attend the World Cup qualifier for as little £1.50 each. Family tickets are £10.

Here come the girls

Wimborne Town’s Emma KIng For the past two years Wimborne Town’s Girls current under-15s have been the team to beat. And so far nobody has been able to do it. The side has been unbeaten for two years and as under-13 and under-14s won back to back league and cup honours. The Wimborne Girls have even begun to look further afield to find competition, playing their equivalents at Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton. “We’ve won everything over the past two years so we took the decision

PICTURE: STEvE Cook

to challenge ourselves beyond our geographical area,” said coach Mark Joyce. “The girls are very competitive both in training and out on the pitch. They have as much fun training as during games. “We have even had some of our girls move onto centres of excellence.” “At Wimborne we aim to give our players good quality coaching in an environment that is both fun and safe.” RICHARD BUTTON

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Amanda Jones in action against Bitton

Sacha Paynter

As AFC Bournemouth prepare to host england women’s opening 2015 world Cup qualifier against Belarus at Dean Court this month, HOLLY COnneLL takes a look at the ladies’ game in Dorset PICTURES: STEvE haRRIS

oole Town Ladies FC are approaching the new season in South West Division One East in confident mood after a huge response to their appeal for new players. Despite losing to Bitton on the opening day of the season, their preseason matches bode well, including the 12-2 thrashing of Southampton Women at Tatnam, a 3-1 victory against Weymouth and a 10-0 rout of Frome Town. With new players trying out positions, Poole manager Adam Ayling, says the games went “very, very well considering there were some new faces there and a lot of players playing out of their position.” Renowned striker Sacha Paynter has been in fine form and team captain Shelley Towers, 31, says: “It’s great when you win, you can’t explain it. It’s the winning that makes you come back.”

An auxiliary nurse at Poole Hospital, Shelley has been playing with Poole Town for seven years. She started playing at 13 and is from a supportive family of football fans. “Players should train hard, work hard and make sure you keep fit in between matches,” she advises. Poole Town Ladies train twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “All we ask is the right attitude and obviously the mentality to come along and join a game of football,” says Adam. The commitment doesn’t seem to be putting off local players. In the wake of BBC TV’s coverage of the European Championships this summer, Poole Town Ladies have had more interest from new players than ever before. “I’m 99.9% sure we can get two teams on paper so we’ve just got to put the players in the right teams,” says Adam.

Although AFC Bournemouth are fielding a side in the Dorset League this season, Poole see their closest local rivals as Parley Sports Ladies of the Southern Premier League. The two sides played each other in the cup final last season, with Parley coming out on top, leaving Poole desperate for a rematch. “They’re the ones who sort of keep an eye on us and we keep an eye on them,” says Adam, asserting his desire to see Poole get bigger and better. “I’d like to say I want to win the league, but that’s where we’ve got to set our goal,” he explains. “We’re not in it to lose that’s for sure, we’re in it to try and win it. That’s going to be the mentality of every game and that’s what we’re trying to achieve.” Poole’s names to watch include 16-year-old Lauren Fraser, Stacey Ayling who has had a strong preseason and the two goalkeepers Louise Griffiths and Julie Richards.

Hat trick for Dorchester? Dorchester Town Ladies are out to make it a hat-trick of Dorset League titles this season. They’ve won the league twice running - and were unbeaten last year - but it looks like they’re in for a tougher test this term with new teams entering the league. The first game of the season for Dorchester is on September 22 and several girls from Hardye’s School have signed up, but do the

new players know what they’re in for? “It’s going to be a very difficult season this year,” says manager Darrin Chutter. “There are a couple of new teams and the two that have come in are going to be very tough to beat. “Our tactics will change slightly as we have a new goalkeeper and some things need to change, but we’re keeping a winning formula as much as possible.”

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ARTSWHAT’S ON

THEATRE

ROCK/POP

CLASSICAL/JAZZ CIRCUS

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

JUSTIN CURRIE

SEPTEMBER SERENADE

Former Del Amitri frontman Justin Currie is back on the road in support of his new album, Lower Reaches.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra again returns to Christchurch Priory with a programme designed to showcase the capabilities of the strings section.

until September 14, 7pm (mats Thurs 2pm, Sat 2.30pm) Mayflower Theatre, Southampton One of the most popular and beloved of all stage musicals, its record breaking Broadway premiere firmly established Fiddler on the Roof as a favourite with lovers of musical theatre where it remains to this day. With Starsky & Hutch star Paul Michael Glaser as the pivotal Tevye (he appeared in the classic 1971 film version), it’s packed with memorable sngs including If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker Matchmaker and Sunrise Sunset. www.mayflower.org.uk

free folk

September 13, 7.30pm Child Okeford village hall / September 20, 8pm Dorchester Arts Centre

September 17, 8pm The Brook, Southampton

Recorded in Austin, Texas, the album is the first release on Currie’s own label Endless Shipwreck. As singer and main songwriter in Del Amitri, Currie wrote many of their biggest hits including Roll To Me, Always The Last To Know and Nothing Ever Happens. www.the-brook.com

BEN E KING + JIMMY JAMES & THE VAGABONDS September 15, 7.30pm Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

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Ben E King first made his name in The Drifters but went on to rack up a string of solo hits on Atlantic Records including Stand By Me, What Is Soul?, Spanish Harlem and Supernatural Thing. Although serious chart success eluded him, Jamaican-born Jimmy James was a fixture on the 60s club scene, opening for the likes of The Who, Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones.

www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

www.bic.co.uk

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THE RAMONA FLOWERS

Part thriller, part comedy, Free Folk was first produced by New Forest-based Forest Forge in 2010 and shortlisted for the John Whiting Award in New Writing. Free Folk throws five strangers together on a dark, stormy night and ponders the question: who will be left come the morning?

until September 11, various times Lighthouse, Poole

September 12, 8pm Mr Kyps, Ashley Cross

Discover the unseen spaces of Lighthouse in this groundbreaking immersive theatre experience.

Weird, wonderful and innovative.

Having opened for Bastille on tour, The Ramona Flowers are hitting the road under their own steam in support of anthemic new single Brighter. Having drawn favourable comparisons to Radiohead’s Kid A, the likes of Everything Everything, Ladytron and Hot Chip have remixed the band’s blend of indie rock and electronica. A welcome chance to catch tomorrow’s stars today.

www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

www.theramonaflowers.com

Small audience groups of five wearing headphones are guided on a backstage tour with a difference as they find mini-installations and are gradually drawn into the performance itself.

September 14, 7.30pm Christchurch Priory

The highlights will include Grieg’s stirring Holberg Suite and Tchaikovsky’s Andante Cantabile transcribed for string orchestra from its original quartet setting. The Orchestra will also perform JS Bach’s joyful Concerto for Violin and Oboe and Tchaikovksy’s heartfelt Serenade for Strings with its homage to Mozart. www.bsolive.com

AQUINAS PIANO TRIO

September 13, 11am Bridport Arts Centre The much sought-after Aquinas Piano trio comprise Ruth Rogers, co-leader of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, cellist Katherine Jenkinson whose instrument is a Taningar which dates from 1720 and award-winning pianist Martin Cousin. The programme for their Bridport concert will feature Saint-Saiens’ Trio No 1 in F and Mendelssohn’s Trio No 2 in C minor. www.bridport-arts.com

MUSIC FOR A LATE SUMMER EVENING September 13, 7.30pm St Andrew’s Church, Bloxworth

Big Bang Factory

NINA CONTI

September 17, 7pm Lighthouse, Poole

September 20, 8pm Electric Palace, Bridport

Multi-national corporation Global Solutions has a big job to do – it has to create the universe... and in just seven days!

Probably best known from Black Books in which she plays Dylan Moran’s girlfriend Kate, ventriloquist Nina Conti usually performs with a rude, depressed monkey called Monk, who’s a bit angry.

The big boss on the top floor is piling on the pressure, but the workforce down below is a motley crew of jugglers, trapeze artists and clowns who never quite seem to get it right. www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

ORDURES ET MENAGERE

September 13, 7pm Boveridge House, Cranborne / September 17, 7.30pm Gillingham High School The story of Mr and Mrs Anybody, two ‘normal’ people for whom nothing is as it seems. They like to rethink everyday logic and find new uses for the things we take for granted as they seek to make a circus out of their fantasies of life. The production is by the French company Hors Pistes that made their UK debut last summer at the Inside Out festival at Ashmore. www.artsreach.co.uk

L’ICEBERG

September 20, 21, 8pm Lighthouse, Poole It’s circus, but not as you might know it... L’Iceberg opens with performers hanging from a structure as footage related to the 2008 financial crisis is screened behind them.

There will be a retiring collection for church funds.

It’s the latest work by the pioneering French company L’Eolienne, mixing circus techniques and dancing movements to create an acro-choreographic writing made of bodies, pictures and sounds to say the things that cannot be said.

daw@canford.com

www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

Pupils from Canford School are to give a free concert of music in the historic church of St Andrew at Bloxworth.

review leonard cohen Windsor Hall, BIC

When Leonard Cohen turns 80 next year he’s going to start smoking again…

sooner, he tells us, but he didn’t want to make a nuisance of himself.

He tells us exactly how in the lengthy pre-amble to Anyhow, a highlight of his most recent album Old Ideas, which he sets in a protracted jazz ramble that captures its author at his very finest – playful, brutally honest, nowhere near ready to check out and about as far from resting on his laurels as he could be.

Cohen is a genial host. He runs on stage at the start of both of the night’s sets – he turns in a good three-hour shift by the way – and skips off… that’s right skips. He serves up three encores and presides over some of the most accomplished, precise and heartfelt musicianship the BIC has ever witnessed.

When Cohen returned to the stage five years ago for his first tour in 15 years, there was a sense he reconnected with a part of himself he’d almost forgotten. He needed to earn a crust and fast. He succeeded – and how! Now he’s back – it would have been

The stage was as immaculately dressed as its inhabitants and the sound flawless – high-class fidelity indeed. The audience devoted and elated, the object of their affection humble and grateful for their attentions. “Is this compassion for the elderly?” he asks after warm applause

BEST OF REST

greeted his perfunctory keyboard solo in Tower Of Song. No, it was borderline worship. And well deserved. There aren’t really hits to speak of, nothing so tacky, but the familiar material – Hallelujah, Suzanne, Bird On The Wire, Lover Lover Lover, Chelsea Hotel #2, So Long Marianne and a driving First We Take Manhattan – is delivered with grace and feeling. There was no room for anything less than perfection. Songs transcend mere music and words in a quiet triumph for quality over width and in an age in which the cheap thrill rules and the quick return is all, a timely reminder of what matters most.

nick churchill

In a show that ponders life and love while teetering on the edge of existence, she also introduces her daughter, her handyman, her gran, her oldest friend and a stray dog. www.electricpalace.org.uk

ARTS BY THE SEA

September 10-October 13, various venues, Bournemouth The annual celebration of the arts employs outdoor performances, film, digital art, music, spoken word, visual arts and dance in an effort to create something for everyone this autumn. Artist Bevis Fenner will be in residence at Bournemouth Library re-imagining the town for the future through the medium of drawing and encouraging the public to contribute to his artwork. www.artsbournemouth.org.uk

HENRY V

September 17, 7.30pm Bridport Arts Centre Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen will bring three blockbusters from its award-winning 2012 theatre season to Bridport this autumn. With The Taming of the Shrew and the Olivier-nominated Twelfth Night to follow in October and November, the season starts with Henry V. Jamie Parker, who starred in Alan Bennett’s The History Boys, takes the title role. www.bridport-arts.com

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interview gilson lavis

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picture: hattie miles

by nick churchill est known as the superbly versatile drummer with Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Gilson Lavis is launching a second career as an artist.

His characterful portraits of fellow musicians go on show today in a new exhibition, Portraits: Gilson Lavis in Black and White, at the Hatch Gallery in Christchurch. Over the past 40 years Gilson has played with everyone from Cher to Amy Winehouse, Bryan Ferry to Smokey Robinson, Eric Clapton to Robert Plant. His first taste of fame was backing the likes of Chuck Berry in the 1970s before he joined Squeeze, who hired him and fired him twice as he enthusiastically availed himself of rock ‘n’ roll’s many distractions. But by his own admission he was an “obnoxious drunk” and has long since cleaned-up his act and forged a career in Jools’ band. Why did you chose Christchurch to launch your exhibition? We as a family have strong ties to Bournemouth and the surrounding area. My wife Nicky grew up in Swanage and went to school in Bournemouth. And we still have a lot of family living there. Also the BIC has been a regular show for us for many years and I greatly enjoy being in that part of the world. A good friend of mine, Jeremy Miles recommended the Hatch Gallery. It, I believe, suits my work admirably intimate and personal. My work I hope, communicates the close working relationship I have with many of the subjects I paint.

The art of noise

Art school to rock ‘n’ roll star is a well-travelled path, less so the other way – how did you start painting? I did show some aptitude for art whilst at school, but the prospect of being a professional musician was far more enticing. I think the prospect of impressing the opposite sex was the real driving force behind that decision.

Which do you consider your most successful paintings? I have recently painted a set of four paintings featuring the Rolling Stones and I’m very pleased with the result. The mix of drama, realism and graphic styles have worked just the way I hoped. To my eyes they are a very good representation of my style.

It was boredom and pain that managed to get me sketching again. About four years ago I was in Hungary for dental treatment and this particular visit was about 10 days in length and evolved some uncomfortable mouth surgery.

What makes a good subject? I don’t think there is a ‘bad’ subject. I think I am more than capable of producing a bad piece though. I sometimes try to get too much information in the work. This can water down the impact that I am trying to create.

The only entertainment was provided by a TV that only received one channel that consisted of a procession of Hungarian speaking talking heads who seemed to be very worried about something though I’ve no idea what. There was a Biro and some paper so purely out of desperation I sketched a picture and I enjoyed it. I sketched pictures of my wife and then Jools’s tour manager Steve Taylor and when I gave the sketches to them on my return they where delighted. It was that reaction that inspired me to continue sketching. On the next tour with Jools I sketched the entire orchestra and their wives. I couldn’t stop. I moved on to painting about three years back and I find a peace and serenity in art that I have never known before.

Who’s next? There are so many people I’ve been fortunate to work with and many that I would enjoy painting. Tommy Cooper and Chuck Berry would make great subjects. What was Chuck like? Chuck is one of a kind. I remember at one show he left the stage without an encore, got straight into his car and was off. The audience cheers turned eventually turned to boos and we had to be escorted off the stage and out of the building by security protecting us from a rioting audience. What have you learned from playing with so many great artists and musicians?

It’s that music is the key. It is very easy to get caught up in your own ego, desperate to impress and be the centre of attention. But I believe that the real key to a memorable show is not how good I am, but how good the show is. Ever been starstruck? Eric Clapton has and still does fill me with awe. Not only his imperious guitar playing but his life has been an inspiration. Does the word ‘chequered’ do your career justice? I would describe my own career as a mixture of determination and incredible luck. I have been ready for the scrap heap more than once and have tasted the fruits of success more times than I have a right too. Art for art’s sake, or money for God’s sake? It’s not about money, but it is about sharing my work to an appreciative audience. Money is a good metaphor for appreciation. It’s the professional entertainer in me I suppose. The full interview can be read at www.seekernews.co.uk Portraits: Gilson Lavis in Black and White can be seen at the Hatch Gallery, Christchurch until October 4. www. hatchgallery.co.uk

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nyone who remembers the baking hot summer of 1976 will recall several key sporting moments – Bjorn Borg taking Wimbledon by storm, Southampton shocking the mighty Manchester United at Wembley, the West Indies’ pace attack taking England apart and racing driver James Hunt’s compelling rivalry with Austrian star Niki Lauda. The detail of this last sporting contest forms the basis of Rush, a gripping drama that pits ebullient playboy Hunt against his dour rival. Yet it was a season that almost ended in tragedy, as August saw Lauda crash at the Nürburgring in Germany and suffer extensive burns in the fire that engulfed his car. As he recovered in hospital Hunt took full advantage on the track, prompting Lauda to stun the world by returning to race just six weeks later. Ron Howard’s latest, action packed film does full justice to this epic battle between two charismatic and contrasting sportsmen. Screenwriter Peter Morgan, who has portrayed powerful public figures in past films including The Damned United, The Queen and Frost/Nixon was the man who pulled the elements together, creating a movie that rivalled the thrill of the actual events.

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In order to do this he spoke with Lauda, who he already knew a little. But he also had the task of capturing the voice of James Hunt, some 20 years after his death from a heart attack. The screenplay he wrote is, then, a subtle mix of research, conjecture and imagination. “It’s something you have to do,” the multiBAFTA winning screenwriter explains. “It’s something I confronted with Frost/Nixon as well, and The Queen. Did they actually say this or that to one another?

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SEPTEMBER 6-19 2013 “As soon as you’re going off matters of public record you do have to rely on a writer’s imagination. Niki had strong and complicated feelings for James. They were both rivals, but there was admiration there. I think there were things about James Hunt’s masculinity that Niki envied.

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“James was clearly a complex character,” adds Morgan. “Anyone as self-destructive as that has got to be. I don’t think any of us are fooled by just how beautiful and blond and gorgeous and attractive he was. And Niki is complex too, but in many ways I found him easier and more satisfying to write. James was more of a challenge for me.”

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“Right from the beginning I thought the idea was interesting, that you should take a person who had, if not low self esteem then who was uncertain of his own attractiveness, only to then find himself in a rivalry with a conspicuously beautiful man. And then to suffer those terrible burns to his face. So quite apart from the competition of the Formula One season there were other things going on in their rivalry.” Morgan talks about Lauda with evident affection and does a wicked impression of the plain speaking F1 legend. “I’ve noticed this as a writer,” Morgan adds, “but when he talks he distils things to their essence in a riveting way. There’s no such thing as a dull conversation with Niki.” But the appeal of the film is not in creating one powerful character for the audience to latch onto. German actor Daniel Brühl is compelling as the uncompromising Austrian, while Aussie star Chris Hemsworth embodies the Adonis Hunt, a lovable rogue equally happy with a shapely blonde on his arm as sitting in a 490 brake horsepower McLaren care with a devil-may-care attitude to the race ahead.

By his own admission Peter Morgan is not an avid fan of Formula One, admitting he turned down the chance to attend several Grands Prix during the round of publicity for his latest film. By contrast American director Ron Howard – whose acting career as the star of Happy Days was just peaking in that 1976 championship season – has become a convert to the sport. Howard has built an impressive directorial career over the latest few decades, making movies such as Splash, Apollo 13, Cinderella Man and The Da Vinci Code that have succeeded in creating another edge-of-seat tales as likely to charm critics as triumph at the box office. Rush fits neatly into that category. In the end the film is a stirring tribute to the memory of two remarkable men who pushed each other to their physical limits as they created a sustained run of sporting brilliance in the most unforgiving of competitive arenas. “I’m still amazed by how beautifully they filmed this,” Morgan enthuses. “It’s obviously a film that I’m involved in, but I say it with completely objective admiration for what Ron and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle did. It’s just an astonishing piece of work.”

“Niki had strong and complicated feelings for James. They were rivals but there was admiration there.”

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states dominate sales of Volkswagen’s Passat line-up and broadening its appeal further VW has added a new derivative, the four-wheel drive Alltrack - a cross between a standard estate and a compact SUV. At first glance you might not notice the difference because the styling is so discrete, the giveaways are the 30mm raised ride height, matt chrome roof rails, body coloured off-road bumpers, side sill protection strips, stainless-steel effect front and rear underbody protection and the contrasting trim for the wheel arch surrounds which emphasise the 18inch alloy wheels. What is most appealing to those who don’t want to be thought part of the Chelsea Tractor set is that the Alltrack is visually less aggressive than many 4x4 estate cars.

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SEPTEMBER 6-19 2013 The cabin continues this theme with gentle horizontal layering of the dashboard in typical VW fashion finished in soft touch textured plastics and some contrasting materials such as titanium silver inserts and brushed stainless steel pedals.

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For what should be a general purpose load carrier, the Alltrack is generously supplied with equipment such as dual zone climate control, touch screen satellite navigation, cruise control, eight speaker DAB radio and CD audio system with Multi Device Interface and Bluetooth, automatic electronic parking brake and front and rear parking sensors.

All the regular features of the Beaulieu Autojumble will be present, including over 2,000 stands bursting with all kinds of motoring bargains, the Dealermart selling a range of classic cars, the Automart with its eclectic collection of vehicles, from restoration projects to cars in concours condition, Saturday’s Bonham’s Auction and Sunday Trunk Traders.

An MGB GT once owned by Lord Montagu will reach the final stages of restoration by Practical Classics during this weekend’s International Autojumble at Beaulieu.

Ford adds two new MPVs

Propulsion for getting you through the rough and the smooth is the choice between a pair of 2 litre common rail turbo-charged diesels - the higher output version (as tested) delivering 170bhp using a six speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Ford is increasing its people carrier line-up with the introduction of a spacious and versatile all-new five-seat Tourneo Connect (£14,245) and an even bigger seven-seat Grand Tourneo Connect (£16.985).

Both engines come with VW’s Blue Motion technology for fuel economy which includes automatic stop start, gear selection indicator, battery regeneration system and a coasting function on the DSG transmission which disengages the engine when the driver lifts off the accelerator but is not braking.

Engine options include a 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine which achieves best-in-class figures of 50.4mpg and 129g/km CO2 emissions and a 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi engine with a choice of 95 and 115bhp power outputs promising fuel economy of up to 61.4mpg and 120g/km CO2 emissions.

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The off-road facility, as implied by the name, is supplied by Volkswagen’s tried and tested 4MOTION permanent fourwheel drive which means that in normal conditions 90% of the power goes to the front wheels and only 10% the rear. But in situations of low traction almost all the power can be switched to the rear axle via a simple electro hydraulic Haldex coupling.

For the second year running Jaguar dealerships have taken first place in the JD Power / What Car? customer satisfaction survey. Friendly advisers, flexible and convenient service and quality of work contributed to Jaguar dealerships’ topping the table with an overall 85.5% satisfaction score.

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website grows from worn grass Student fumes over landlord’s reasons to take his whole deposit A

fter a landlord took his entire deposit for ‘worn grass’, Bournemouth University student Peter Ramsey wanted to warn others about his experience. He couldn’t find a student-housing review site, so he built one himself. The site, Move’m, was launched last month. It’s supported by Bournemouth University and BU Lettings. Any student with a Bournemouth University or Arts University Bournemouth email address can post a review. Peter, 20, a placement-year business student, says: “When we moved to the house, we thought it was great. Shortly afterwards, we spoke to the neighbours next door, who told us that several previous occupants had lost their whole deposit. “When it came to deposit time my landlord had taken £750 for ‘worn grass’ in the back garden, even though the garden was an absolute mess before we moved in.

by joanna baumann “So my flatmates and I wanted to warn people about what happened. We went online, but we found there was nowhere to leave a review. “We found many other students were saying on Facebook that their landlord was taking all their deposit, and they were having various other problems. We spoke to a few friends and neighbours, developed the idea, and pitched it to Bournemouth University, who were very supportive.” As Peter says on the Move’m site, movem.co.uk: “On review sites I often wonder if good reviews are written by landlords themselves and negative reviews are written by competitors. In a method similar to that adopted in the early years of Facebook, Move’m uses university email addresses to confirm that the reviews are sent by students.” All comments are also moderated. Peter says: “It’s not a site to bash your landlord, it’s

QUESTION:

We have a tenant who is in a single tenancy. She now has a boyfriend, who appears to be staying overnight. We do not have a problem with this, however if it becomes more of a permanent thing, do we need to put something in place so he doesn’t become a sitting tenant?

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This is something I come across quite often, where tenants enter a tenancy agreement in their own name and then enter into a relationship, or have someone come to stay for lengthy periods of time. A guest staying overnight will not acquire further rights of occupation in the property unless the landlord does something to change that, such as accepting rent from them. I would also look at your tenancy agreement as most tenancies stipulate: ‘not to assign, or sub-let, part with possession of the property, or let any other person live at the property.’

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Peter Ramsey (left), with Move’m colleague Josh Hughes

not ‘do you dislike your landlord?’ It’s more factual: ‘Has your landlord taken your deposit? Was the furniture decrepit? Was your boiler broken for four months?’”

Sharon Canning Director of lettings specialists Move On, answers questions from landlords & tenants

If this is the case then the guest would be occupying the property illegally as the agreement does not allow the tenant to let anyone else live at the property. It might be best to acknowledge to the tenant that if the person is to become more of a permanent guest, then you could issue an additional licence and turn them into a permitted occupier. This will make the status of the additional person more defined without granting additional rights of occupation, which might prejudice your position as the landlord. You can follow us on our blog through our website www.moveonrentals.com, on Twitter and now Facebook. If you would like to receive our free newsletter with up to date advice on the Industry news and legislations then email info@moveonrentals.com.

Peter says bad landlords are a particular problem among students. “There’s a lot of bad experiences among students out there. It

happens all over the country. Students only stay in a house for 11 months. When they sign the contract for a second-year house they’ve only been at uni two months, everything’s still new and exciting, they’ve got no experience of the rental market. “The students’ priority when they first move in isn’t having a working boiler; it’s to be close to a pub. The initial purchase isn’t based on the state of the house, but throughout the year you realise the things in the house need to work. “Landlords know students are going to come for 11 months and leave. The students will be off enjoying their summer holiday when they find out they’ve lost their deposit. “The aim is to improve the landlord system in Bournemouth and make it more reliable. It’s a big issue, with lots of problems underlying it, but Move’m is a small step in the right direction.”

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Taffy Richardson is heaping praise on Bashley’s joint-bosses Paul Gazzard and Stuart Kearn as the duo bid to keep the side in the Southern Premier. The pair took the helm during the summer after Bash were left managerless, strapped for cash and with key players heading for the exit door. Veteran Richardson, a Southern League title-winner with Poole last term, was one of their key signings. “It wasn’t an easy situation for them to take over,” said Richardson. “They have to take things a step at a time. And their first step must be to secure survival in the Southern League Premier Division. I hope they get the success they deserve.” The move to Bashley is something of culture shock for the 46-year-old veteran. At Poole league titles and winning medals are very much par for the course, but life at Bashley, for the time being at least, is expected to be very much a battle against the drop. “It has been difficult because I was used to playing a certain way at Poole. To their credit we have players at Bashley prepared to battle away for the full 90 minutes.”

Further success will lead to big crowds and the ability to retain and attract high quality players at Tatnam, claims Poole Town boss Tommy Killick. The Dolphins were already one of the best supported sides in the Southern League before their promotion at the end of last season. And on August Bank Holiday Monday they hit the jackpot as more than 1,000 fans poured into their ground for the cross-county clash against Weymouth. “1,053 was a good crowd for us, it’s our biggest in the league since our move to Tatnam,” said Killick. While the Dolphins will not be expecting that kind of gate for every home game, Killick insists that continued success at the higher level will keep the fans streaming through the turnstiles. “A successful football club attracts supporters. That’s why we need to stay near the top of the table if we want to continue drawing bigger crowds. The club have always been very generous with me. But we need good crowds to maintain budgets and ensure we continue to have a high calibre of player on the books.”

Wimborne Town skipper Scott Arnold is tipping Mark Gamble as the man whose goals could earn the Magpies a place in the Southern League South & West play offs at the end of the season.

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Signed from Bashley during the summer, Gamble’s hat-trick in the 6-0 demolition of Evesham United last month earned him hero status among the Cuthbury following. “Mark Gamble is probably the best striker I’ve played with,” enthused Arnold. “He’s had a massive impact on the side already. Mark came with a reputation for scoring goals and now we’ve been able to how good he really is. And he’s not just good at scoring goals. He works hard for the team, never stops running, and when he comes off the pitch after a game he’s absolutely exhausted. “As a goalscorer his goals could make all the difference between us making the play offs or missing out.”

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Poole’s Aaron Smith is the new British under-16 cycle speedway champion. Riding in the usually unlucky 13 jersey, the Dorset youngster won the title in a dramatic packed meeting at Leicester. Smith really had to dig deep to win the national jersey, none more so in his last outing when he came under enormous pressure from Matt Hill. Initially Hill held Smith from the gate before the pair crashed heavily. Racing was delayed several minutes while Hill received medical treatment before bravely getting to his feet and taking his place in the re-run. Smith was in no mood for compromise though, pulling off a superb gate and speeding to victory. “Everyone at the club is so pleased for Aaron,” said Poole chairman Graham Sutton. “He fully deserves this success and our fans will give him a great reception when he returns to the Harbourside track.” Poole’s other finalist, Callum Albin had a creditable finish and was delighted to collect his medal after all the injuries he has endured during the 2013 season.

World 50km road race champion

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Steve Way made an astonishing winning debut at twice that distance in the Stockholm 100km Ultra Marathon. The 39-year-old Bournemouth Athletic Club star ran the fastest time in the world this year, 6 hours 40 minutes 14 seconds, for 62.14 miles – equivalent to running from Poole Park to Basingstoke. Way clocked 2:46:19 for the first marathon, establishing a four minute lead over a group of four runners. By halfway he was a couple of minutes ahead of schedule, in 3:17:10 and 5:47 ahead of a chasing trio. Way becomes the fifth fastest Briton on the all-time list and the fastest so far this century.

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middlo Pirates manager Neil Middleditch

o what are you doing next Wednesday evening? Heading down to Wimborne Road I hope. The regular Elite League season might have finished, but we’re in for what promises to be a cracking speedway meeting between a Polish select side and a Poole select team. It’s Krzysztof Kasprazak’s testimonial and I can’t think of anyone who deserves a big night out more than he does. We are lucky in speedway because the sport is packed full of honest lads who work tirelessly to entertain the public. They put in thousands of miles each year for not so huge returns and the majority are decent, dedicated and approachable human beings. Krzysztof certainly falls into those categories and it would be hard to find a more likeable rider anywhere in the world. He’s also hugely talented and his record both at club, Grand Prix and international level speaks for itself. He’s given great service to Poole over the years and has been unlikely not to have spent more time with us. But wherever his career has taken him and whoever he’s

SEPTEMBER june 28-july6-19 11 2013 ridden for he’s always seen himself as a Poole rider and we in turn see him as part of the Poole family. Anyone who has seen Krzysztof ride at Wimborne Road will know exactly how highly he is thought of by Pirates fans. Supporters appreciate loyalty and that will be rewarded on Wednesday night. But don’t for one moment think it’s going to be a friendly affair. Krzysztof has lined up some great riders and so we should see some outstanding speedway. And with me managing the Poole side and Gary Havelock in charge of the Poles I can promise you it will be competitive. Gary is a great mate and a big favourite at Poole, but I can assure you I have no intention of losing to him! As I said, it’s going to be a superb night and I would urge speedway fans of all persuasions to come out and show their appreciation. Talking of appreciation, what a great night it was for the Middleditch family at Swindon last week. The result may not have been pleasing with the Pirates losing to the Robins, but what happened before the meeting was very special indeed. The Swindon management inducted my father Ken into the Robins’ Hall of Fame - something he and all the family are very proud of. Dad rode for the Robins in 1957, the year I was born, and although he only had a season there he helped them to their first ever league title.

Krzysztof Kasprazak in action for the Pirates last season

PICTURE: STEVE COOK He and mum were guests of honour for the meeting and they had a wonderful time. Dad met up with some old friends and I have to say that manager Alun Rossiter and all the Swindon officials were absolutely fabulous in terms of their hospitality and generosity. On behalf of dad and the whole Middleditch family I want to say a big thank you to everyone who made it such a special occasion. Finally, I’ve not had chance to publically

congratulate Greg Hancock and Darcy Ward on finishing first and second respectively in the recent Latvian Grand Prix. The guys were in outstanding form and for Poole to provide the first two home in a World Championship round is an amazing achievement. Matt Ford has always strived to bring the very best riders to Dorset and this result underlines it. Well done boys. Here’s to many more successes.

legend ken’s double honour Big night for KK Ken Middleditch forms up outside of team mate Tony Lewis - the pair were known as ‘me and my shadow’ on account of their superb team riding

picture: the gordon day collection Pirates legend Ken Middleditch has completed a remarkable double. For the 87-year-old father of current team manager Neil has entered a second speedway hall of fame.

Middleditch Sr rode for the Wiltshire club in 1957 following a seven-year stint at Wimborne Road. He returned to the Pirates a year later, but has always been held in high regard at Blunsdon.

Having already been honoured by his beloved Poole, he has now been officially recognised by another of his old teams, the Swindon Robins.

During his spell with the Robins he helped them to their first senior league title, and to celebrate that achievement he has been inducted into their hall of fame.

Pirate’s fans have the chance to pay tribute to one of their favourite riders on Wednesday (Sept 11). Wimborne Road is the venue for Polish star Krzysztof Kasprazak’s testimonial meeting. A big crowd is expected to show their appreciation to the popular Poole asset, who has just been released by Elite League rivals Coventry Bees. Kasprazak will ride for a Poland Select, managed by Gary Havelock, with a Pirates Select side bossed by Neil Middleditch providing the opposition. “I am so grateful to be having a testimonial”, said the 2013 World Cup winner, “and I thank Poole for allowing me to have one. “I love Poole. It’s my club and everyone at Wimborne Road has always been fantastic to me. “It will be a great night. We have some top riders coming and I cannot wait. I’m looking forward to seeing all my friends and hope everyone enjoys themselves.” Kasprazak’s big night gets underway at 7.30pm.

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SPORTPIRATES

play-off dreams alive

Maciej Janowski

pirates 62 lakeside 28 wimborne road, september 2 PICTURES: STEVE COOK

Darcy Ward

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irates play-off dreams are hanging by a thread. A thumping 62-28 victory over Lakeside at Wimborne Road on Monday means Neil Middleditch’s men can still make the Elite League top four. Poole have to win their final match at Belle Vue on Monday and hope the Hammers slip up in their two remaining fixtures at King’s Lynn and Swindon. Peterborough could also claim that prestigious fourth spot although their hopes were seriously dented by defeat at Eastbourne last weekend. And while the odds are stacked heavily against the Pirates – they are a point behind the Hammers having ridden one meeting more - Middleditch insists they won’t give up until the fat lady is singing loud and clear. He told Seeker News: “That was a big three point win over Lakeside and it keeps us in the hunt. “We’ve got to get the calculators out and it may prove a bridge too far in the end, but we’ll keep battling until the end because that’s the Poole way.” Whatever happens, it’s been a year of ups and downs for the Pirates, with the downs far out-weighing the ups. Injuries have proved the biggest headache with

Middleditch highlighting skipper Chris Holder’s horrific crash at Coventry in July as the defining point of his side’s campaign. The world champion broke his heel, hip and shoulder in a heat 15 spill at Brandon - injuries that have left him facing at least six months on the sidelines. Middleitch explained: “So much has happened this year and certainly injuries have played their part. “I think almost every rider has suffered at some point and the loss of Darcy Ward for a couple of months was a serious blow. “But if you asked me what the defining moment of the season was then I’d have to say that last heat at Coventry. “As a side we had turned the corner and were really motoring at the time and Chris was in magnificent form. Without question that was the turning point for us.” Following three operations and the prospect of more surgery in the future, Holder faces a tough battle back to fitness. But Middleditch claims the Aussie’s injuries ‘could’ and ‘should’ have been avoided. “Those who have seen the footage of the crash will know that Chris ended up going under the air fence”, he

World form brings results for Pirates

reg Hancock and Darcy Ward brought their World Championship form to Wimborne Road as the Pirates smashed Lakeside Hammers to keep their slim Elite League playoff hopes alive. The pair, who finished first and second in the Latvian Grand Prix, returned outstanding maximums in the crushing 62-28 success. Hancock (12) led the way by winning all four of his rides while Ward (14+1) collected a five-race paid full house. Poole began the night with a 5-1 in heat one and the Dorset side never looked back as they made their

Greg Hancock

visitors appear anything but play-off hopefuls themselves. Swedish star Tomas H Jonasson (11+2) was also at his very best for the hosts, who took 13 of the night’s chequered flags. Manager Neil Middleditch said: “That was a fantastic performance and I couldn’t have asked for any more. We totally dominated from start to finish with every rider playing his part. “It was a must-win match in terms of our play-off ambitions and I’m delighted. We must now go to Belle Vue on Monday and ride the same way and just hope results elsewhere go our way.”

POOLE - 62: D. Ward 14+1 (3,3,2’,3,3), G. Hancock 12 (3,3,3,3), T. H Jonasson 11+2 (2’,1,3,3,2’), M. Dyer 7+2 (2’,3,2’,0), J. Grajczonek 7 (3,0,2,2), R. Tungate 6+3 (1,2’,2’,1’), M. Janowski 5+1 (Fx,3,1’,1) LAKESIDE - 28: P. Swiderski 8 (2,2,1,3,0), D. Watt 7 (2,0,2,R,2,1), L. Bridger 6+1 (0,1’,1,1,3), C. Harris 4 (1,1,0,2,0), T. Nelson 2+1 (1,0,0,1’), R. Lawson 1+1 (0,0,1’,0,0) REMAINING FIXTURES September 9 lBelle Vue v Poole lSwindon v Lakeside

explained. “In short, the air fence didn’t do its job. “His injuries could have been avoided. In fact they should have been avoided and that’s what really frustrates me. “I’m not pointing the blame at anyone and I don’t think there will be any comeback. But we have a rider currently confined to a wheelchair simply because that air fence didn’t do its job. “These guys put themselves in danger every time they go out on the track and I guess the least they should expect is for the safety equipment to work.” Despite his obvious frustration, the Pirates and Great Britain chief says he makes no excuses for his side. “That’s the moment that defined our season”, he added. “But that’s life and you have to get on with it. “I could offer up loads of excuses but the facts are simple - if you don’t win enough speedway matches you don’t win the prizes on offer.”

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huddersfield 5 cherries 1 john smith’s stadium, august 24 A

way form seemed to be troubling the Cherries as their second away match of the season went the way of the first - an attractive, attacking performance that was in no way reflected in the scoreline.

Marc Pugh Brett Pitman

Pick of the Cherries was Scottish winger Ryan Fraser who is proving to be a revelation this season, his attacking runs will cause a lot of trouble for opposing teams. In form James Vaughan scored a hat-trick for the Terriers whilst Adam Hammill and Adam Clayton rounded out the scoring for the home side. Marc Pugh picked up a consolation goal as the Cherries continued to press right up to the final whistle.

pictures: steve cook

Steve Cook Tommy Elphick

Richard Hughes

watford 2 cherries 0 vicarage road, august 28 A

Simon Francis

return trip to Vicarage Road for the Capital One Cup just two weeks after conceding six goals in the league didn’t look like an attractive proposition for the Cherries faithful.

Ryan Fraser

Those that made the trip up the M1 saw an attacking Cherries performance that was undone by an unfortunate own goal and Cristian Battochio’s stunning second half strike.

pictures: steve cook

Shaun MacDonald

COMING MATCHES

BLACKPOOL BARNSLEY

September 14, Dean Court, 3pm

Unfancied at the start of the season, The Seasiders arrive on the south coast as league leaders, unbeaten and in commanding form. Manager Paul Ince said he was “stunned” following last Saturday’s win over Watford and had a busy transfer deadline day in a desperate attempt to strengthen ‘Pool’s slim squad, bringing in XXXXX, XXXXXX and XXX.

Watch out for Tipped with a move away from Bloomfield Road, the boss’s son Tom Ince will be a danger if fit; while Gary TaylorFletcher is a natural goalscorer. At the other end keeper Matt Gilks has been in career-best form.

September 17, Dean Court, 7.45pm The Tykes earned their first win of the season last weekend at home to Huddersfield. Manager David Flitcroft has brought in Northern Ireland international winger Paddy McCourt, but was dealt a blow when full back Scott Golbourne - who turned out for Cherries on loan from Reading in 1007-08 - left for Wolves last week.

Watch out for

Leading scorer Chris O’Grady has looked sharp this season and Norwegian Marcus Pederson, on loan from Vitesse Arnham, has been a handful; while veteran keeper Mike Pollitt, 41, loaned from Wigan, proved a safe pair of hands last weekend.

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Manager Eddie Howe said: “How we’ve lost the game 2-0 baffles me. We have gone through a run of away games where we have conceded six, five and two and you scratch your head and think ‘That’s not the game I’ve seen’.”

Cherries sign South African international

AFC Bournemouth have signed South African international striker Tokelo Rantie, 22, from Swedish side Malmo FF on a four-year deal. Having started the season amid speculation about his future, he helped Malmo through the early stages of the Europa League. He told the club’s website: “I would like to thank all supporters, team mates and coaches for making my time in Malmo FF so special. “Now I have the opportunity to move to England - which was a very difficult decision - but very important for my family and my career.” Cherries assistant manager Jason Tindall said: “He’s very dynamic, skilful and intelligent, so we are delighted with the signing of Tokelo.”

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Cherries character shows Ryan Allsop

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Brett Pitman celebrates ‘his’ goal

doncaster 0 cherries 1 keepmoat stadium, august 31

Harry Arter

Continued from back page In a statement on Monday, Eddie Mitchell said: “The decision ... has not been made lightly, nor without a great deal of angst, but the outcome will help enable the club to find the financial investment that it needs to keep moving onwards and upwards. “It goes without saying that we are both immensely proud to have been just a small part of the club’s history and I would hope that our short spell at the helm will be viewed as a successful one.” Mitchell was announced as chairman of AFC Bournemouth on June 22, 2009 after joining a consortium that took over the club with Neill Blake, Adam Murry, Jeff Mostyn and Steve Sly. The club had just narrowly avoided relegation from the Football League, but in Mitchell’s first season at the top Cherries won promotion from League Two despite a 16-month transfer embargo. In November 2011 Russian businessman Maxim Demin bought Jeff Mostyn’s 44% and Steve Sly’s 6% of the club and became co-owner of AFC Bournemouth with the Mitchells. After finishing that season in mid-table and following a poor start to last season, Mitchell negotiated the return of manager Eddie Howe who

Lewis Grabban

ddie Howe hailed Cherries’ first away win of the season, praising the “character” shown by his Championship new boys at Doncaster Rovers. “Games in the Championship are difficult to win and it’s incredibly difficult to keep clean sheets against good strikers,” he told reporters.“I thought the two centre halves and the back four were excellent, the lads worked their socks off and we got the win we needed.” Having seen Cherries mauled at both Watford and Huddersfield, Howe was pleased to see his side reverse their away form. “On the back of two tough away defeats and the Watford game (in the Capital Cup), we needed to show some character and we needed to defend well The only disappointing thing for us was that it was only 1-0 because we had numerous chances. “You do feel that if you don’t take those chances, then only one lapse in concentration or one long ball into the box and they could score.” James Husband’s own goal was enough for the Cherries to claim all three points at the Keepmoat Stadium and move up to sixth in the table. There was some confusion surrounding who got the final touch on Charlie Daniels’ free-kick and last season’s top scorer Brett Pitman was keen to claim it as his first of the season.“Charlie crossed it and I thought the defender in front was going to head it, but he ducked out of the way and it touched my left foot,” he said. “Charlie tried to claim it but I told him to be happy with the clean sheet, so he can take that away from the game.”

led Cherries to the Championship where Eddie Mitchell leaves the club in sixth place - the highest league position in its history. “We would both like to wish our partners, board members and successors the very best for the future and we sincerely hope that the club continues to enjoy its recent success going forward,” said Mitchell. “The club and its football remains in our hearts, and we will therefore continue to support the club by attending matches home and away. We will also continue to share our hospitality box with Mr and Mrs Demin, with whom we will remain great friends. “I would sum up by saying that I would not change one single minute of my time spent here. I became chairman from my first day here and it has been a great honour. “I believe that no one man or woman is bigger than the club, and this is important to remember going forward. “The club will go on forever, whichever course it follows, with your invaluable support. “Our final words have to be … UP THE CHERRIES!”

Eddie Mitchell celebrates promotion with the manager he brought back to Dean Court, Eddie Howe

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ddie Mitchell’s four-year reign as chairman of AFC Bournemouth came to a surprise end this week as he and his wife Brenda sold their 50% stake in the club to co-owner Maxim Demin.

Eddie Mitchell celebrates promotion at Tranmere last season

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Their youngest son Josh and associate director Dave Roberts have also resigned from the board, but eldest son Tom and son-in-law Neill Blake remain as director of football and chief executive respectively.

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