Friday, November 6, 2020
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Stunning dress in tribute to the fallen Three generations spent days creating this gorgeous Remembrance dress. Kayleigh Jones and her six-year-old Max, spent days making scores of big poppies for the skirt, with Max making the green belt from poppy leaves. Kayleigh and her mum Nicola pinned them all on, which took three hours. “It was a labour of love,” says Kayleigh. “But it was worth it.” The pair run the Exclusively Yours Bridal Boutique in Salisbury Street, Blandford. While they are sadly forced to close during lockdown they are offering click and collect on all accessories and mother of the bride outfits.
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Stardom for blind gran in TV ad By Steve Keenan A Stalbridge grandmother with no professional acting experience is spearheading an emotional £3m TV advertising campaign. Julie Bennett, 61, plays a blind granny loved by her family and renowned for her standout Sunday roasts. The ad for frozen food firm Aunt Bessie’s aired in the UK last month and runs through the winter. The affectionate film was inspired by the ad agency’s creative director, whose own Nanna June was certified blind at 16. And it has moved many viewers to tears – including many of the pupils Julie taught at Sturminster Newton High School for 18 years from 1991. n Turn to page 3
