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Retirement housing manager gives residents’ spirits a big lift By Karen Bate ‘An angel in disguise’ has come to the rescue of the older and frail residents living in Homecanton House in Wincanton after a faulty lift has left many ‘marooned’ or struggling with the flight of stairs. The lift broke down several days before Christmas and is not expected to be repaired until a circuit board arrives from Spain. Among the residents trapped, one is 100 years old and several struggle with health conditions which make navigating the staircase ‘extremely tricky’. However, while the broken lift is an annoyance, the manager of Homecanton, Fiona, has come to the rescue, helping residents with their laundry and shopping.

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Resident Carol Willment got in touch with the New Blackmore Vale to describe Fiona ‘as an angel in disguise’. Carol said: “Us old folk in Homecanton House in Wincanton are well and truly blessed. Fiona is going above beyond and back again to help us. “Our lift is out of order, possibly until after the new year. The circuit board comes from Spain, which means some folk are well and truly marooned! “Fiona is doing our laundry and shopping and delivered our Christmas goodies to us that we received from Wincanton Town Council, carrying them over three floors. Well done to an angel in disguise. “I have asthma and arthritis, so I worry about my knees on the way

down and my breathing on the way up. I am 76, so I am one of the youngest and can get on with it, but others are older and more frail. “We hope the lift is mended soon.” Chief operating officer for FirstPort, David Young, said: “We know that a broken lift at a retirement development can be particularly challenging, and whilst we await the spare part to be delivered, it’s great to hear that our onsite development manager, Fiona has been doing a fantastic job at helping residents. Our teams throughout the country strive to create a sense of community at our retirement developments and I commend Fiona for going the extra mile. We’re working with a contractor to have the lift repaired as soon as possible.”

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Scheme for third solar park gets green light from officers By Karen Bate The planning application from Next Energy for a solar park south of Brains Farm near Wincanton has been unanimously approved and without objections by officers at South Somerset District Council. The solar farm at Moor Lane covers seven fields and is believed will generate enough renewable energy to power some 6,000 homes in the area. There are currently two solar farms near

Wincanton, one at Higher Halterleigh Farm the second at Sutor Farm, to the west of Moor Lane. A spokesperson from Next Energy said: “The proposed site takes up seven fields because there are existing woodland parcels taking up areas within these fields, which in turn breaks up and mitigates visual impact of the solar panels. “The proposed solar park is facing away from the viewpoints at Wincanton and Stoke Trister, only the coloured backs of the frames will be visible. More

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mitigation will take place over the next five years by letting the hedgerows increase in size and height to 10 metres and more tree planting. No hedgerows or trees will be removed. “Some 40 acres of biodiversity land will be generated through the scheme, which would also be used for education. And enough power to supply 6,000 homes or help with future Business Park for Wincanton, supporting employment and electric powered car charging points. It will support the power

grid with much need power.” No long distance trenching will be needed for the farm as the power network grid is adjacent and overhead. He added that the solar farm was ‘a short term temporary planning to fix a power shortage until such time new technology comes along’. Next Energy have put in place a community benefit fund and engaged with Wincanton Town Council to discuss how this could benefit the local community.

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Care home cuts for charity Residents of Whitecliffe House in Blandford didn’t need to be asked twice to become wannabe stylists and help staff member Emma Foxley lose her locks to donate to The Little Princess Trust. Emma allowed the residents, under the guidance of the home’s hairdresser Shanna Corben, to cut her 29.6-inch length hair in her first haircut for three years. Lois Ramsden said: “It didn’t take us long to get stuck in and it was a lot of fun, perhaps not so much for Emma but certainly for the rest of us.” The Little Princess Trust provides free, real hair wigs to children and young people who have lost their own hair because of cancer treatment and other medical conditions. Emma, who has worked for Colten Care for nearly seven years, is currently six months pregnant and early on in her pregnancy she experienced the heartbreak of her mum passing away. Emma said: “I wanted to help put a big smile on the face of someone who needs my locks more than I do.” Debbie Easter, Companionship Team leader at Whitecliffe House, said: “We wanted to do everything we could to support her initiative in aid of the Trust. While of course donating your own hair is a serious move, it was a joy to see residents having fun as they got involved in helping Emma.”

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A vital lifeline for the vulnerable To the wealthy city dweller, the unspoilt Blackmore Vale, with its charming, quintessential English villages, is the perfect spot to re-locate or set up a second home. But scratch the surface of the area’s bucolic beauty, and there are signs that many existing residents not only experience financial hardship but extreme isolation. A 2019 Dorset Council report, the State of Dorset: Deprivation, revealed 46 per cent of Dorset’s population live in rural communities considered to be deprived in terms of barriers to housing and essential services. Older people are particularly vulnerable where they face the challenge of accessing transport for essential health and care services, even to shop for essentials. Some 21 neighbourhoods

in Dorset were among 66 nationally, which fell in the 20 per cent most deprived. One in five Dorset households are vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness, which is classed as a serious public health issue for older people. The Friends of Stour Connect in Sturminster Newton, is one charity that has worked tirelessly to deliver a hot meal to these older people, some living in remote hamlets in the vale. Their only face-to-face contact that day might well be the volunteer delivering the food. Chairperson Andy Watson said: “Our average customer is a person or couple living on their own without the ability to cook or microwave food for themselves or at risk when cooking for

themselves, and are therefore not suitable for foodbanks. We’re not just there to hand over a meal five days a week, but to check in with each beneficiary. And to contact a family member if there’s a problem. “We see a huge level of loneliness and social deprivation continuing since the end of the last lock down in July.” There are gaps in provision, as no meals go out at weekends. This can leave an older person stranded. One man was taken to hospital after a fall, leaving his wife without food or access to the shops until the lunch arrived on the Monday. A car needing repair, an older person unable to drive or to afford to run a car creates further social deprivation. The charity need volunteer

drivers to help and without them the scheme could stop altogether. Currently Stour Connect works with NORDCAT, who assist with meals, but they too are struggling to find drivers. Trustee Tracey Chick said: “We know there are vulnerable people out there who still need support, and whilst our numbers are increasing we know we are barely scratching the surface of need.” With the help of statutory and voluntary organisations, families and neighbours it should be possible to find them. Friends of Stour Connect, Stour Connect Buildings, Stour View Close, Sturminster Newton, 01258 471359 or email admin@ friendsofstourconnect.org

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EVENTS GUIDE n Shaftesbury Library with be holding its next Reminiscence Afternoon on Monday, January 10, from 2.30-3.30pm as part of the Shaftesbury Remembers: Gold Hill Museum Community Project. In this session people will be talking about travel – memorable journeys we have made and reflecting on changes to our means of transport. Tea and cakes will be served. Please book in advance on 01747 852256 or shaftesburylibrary@ dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. n Carpe Diem, seize the day: Have you ever thought of doing this? Well, that is certainly what the speaker at the next Blackmore Vale u3a meeting has done.

Lyricist Miranda Pender overcame a life-threatening illness and in her early 50s, changed her life and changed direction into music. At 52 Miranda learnt the guitar and started writing and singing her own songs so she has more than compensated for the late start! Come and listen to her raunchy, romantic, poignant, humorous songs. The subjects of which range from shipwrecks to stalkers; from the perils of punting to that awkward situation where you discover your lover’s name sewn into the back of his underpants! The meeting is at Henstridge Village Hall on January 11 at 2.15pm n The Church of St Peter and St Paul in Wincanton is hosting a coffee morning on

Saturday, January 8 between 10am and noon. There will be gifts, cake, books and a raffle. Everyone is welcome. n According to its organisers, Café Sci, at The Market House, Castle Cary, is a place where, in an informal café-style setting, there are free monthly talks and debates about the latest thinking in science and technology from researchers and experts. 11 January: Deep Purple: Algal Blooms are melting the Greenland Ice Sheet It is often said that wherever there is water on earth there will be life of some sort. Ice sheets are no different. The Deep Purple Project is examining why purple-coloured algae are growing on the surface of the Greenland Ice sheet.

There are often so many of them that they make the ice look like soot has been thrown over it. They bloom each year down the western margin of the ice sheet, increasing the amount of melt that occurs each summer. Two of the big questions we are trying to answer is how much extra melting do they cause, and will the ice sheet darken over bigger areas in the future as the climate warms and more of the ice sheet melts. Martyn Tranter, Professor of Polar Biochemistry, Joe Cook, Senior Researcher and Ian Stevens , Post Doctoral Researcher, Deep Purple Project, Aarhus university. Further information from Colleen Bower on 07375 890751 or markethouse. bookings@castle-cary.co.uk

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To advertise call 01963 400186 n The FILGroup meets once a month in Fovant village hall for friendly get togethers, workshops and outings. The next meeting is on Thursday, January 13 at 7pm and will be a talk by Ros Liddington entitled Of Course It’s Art. Come along and be enthralled by her enthusiasm - she will definitely end your January blues with her lively, vivacious personality and her amusing anecdotes. For more information please contact filgroup15@gmail.com or telephone 714900 or 714654. n Military History Talk: A talk on the subject of The Oradour Massacre 1944 will be given via Zoom on Wednesday, January 26 at 6pm by Lt Col James Porter. The talk describes the horrific massacres carried

The Sturminster Newton Heritage Trust is hosting a talk by Dr Richard Hobbs, Weston curator of Roman Britain, British Museum on Wednesday, February 9 in the Stour Hall in the Exchange in Sturminster Newton at 7.30pm. New Archaeological Fieldwork at Hinton St Mary; the Mosaic in Context will present results of the recent archaeological evaluation season conducted at the site of the mosaic discovered at Hinton St Mary in the 1960s. After the mosaic was discovered in 1963, subsequent excavations by Dr Kenneth Painter of the British Museum suggested that the mosaic belonged to a late Roman villa, probably of courtyard style. But Painter was not entirely convinced that the mosaic belonged to such a building complex and a more recent geophysical survey has also failed to resolve the problem. New excavations, led once again by the British Museum, aim to shed more light on why the famous mosaic was laid. Tickets will £11 on the door, or £10 in advance from The Exchange, Sturminster Newton 01258 475137 out by the German Das Reich SS Panzer Division during its move from southern France to the Normandy battlefield shortly after D-Day in June 1944. Anyone interested in tuning into this talk should contact jameskrporter@aol. com.

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Over £3.5k raised in Dorset and Somerset Vintage car enthusiast, Paul Fahie, took to the road in his favourite vintage 1926 Morris Cowley to thank Blood Bike group, the Yeovil FreeWheelers, for their support to the NHS and to help raise much needed funds to keep the FreeWheelers on the road. Paul needs frequent blood transfusions, or ‘oil changes’ as he refers to them in order to stay alive. As these transfusions increase in frequency, he has become more and more aware of the vital role the volunteer Blood Bikers play in helping the NHS. During his six-day drive

around Somerset and Dorset, Paul also visited many of the hospitals served by the FreeWheelers, including Dorchester County Hospital. Accompanied by a fully equipped support vehicle and BloodBike outriders, starting early each morning, and in the bitter cold, they all simply gritted their teeth and got through it. Receiving a great reception wherever they went, they raised over £3,500. “These people are the unsung heroes of the NHS,” said Paul. “Every one of them is a volunteer, giving their time completely free of charge, 24 hours a day, seven days

a week, 365 days a year. And without them, people like me would struggle to get the support we need. I simply want to do what I can to make sure they receive the thanks they deserve and the funds they need to keep doing what they do.” Tony Coulston from the Yeovil FreeWheelers said of Paul’s efforts, “It was amazing. It went really well. Last year he drove his car 50 miles, this time he drove over 140 miles in just six

days! “Paul’s courageous efforts were absolutely fantastic. I can’t thank him enough. He’s a very ill man, and starting so early and driving all day, that was amazing. We did have back up drivers but didn’t need them, he’s very stoic, it was a seriously impressive effort. “He raised awareness of what we do significantly, we’re all very impressed and hugely grateful for all he’s done.” Yeovil FreeWheelers is

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Years of beers and tales of ales: The

CHEERS ALL ROUND: The former Wyke Brewery of Matthews and Co, circa 1900. Photo courtesy of Gillingham Museum

HOW IT LOOKS NOW: The old Wyke Brewery today

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One of the most imposing buildings in Gillingham is the old Wyke Brewery building, originally built in the early 1800s in Italianate style for Matthews and Co to provide ale for its chain of public houses. The Matthews family owned many of the public houses in Gillingham and the wider area. At its peak under the Mathews family the brewery employed 21 staff.

Brewing ceased in 1963 when the business was bought by Hall and Woodhouse and they rented out the premises to Skona who increased the number of employees to 25. Skona ceased trading in the 1970s and the building remained unused until 1988 when it was converted into flats. Mrs Sam Jeffery, 73, has lived in the building for over three years and adores it. “As soon as you walk

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in, it takes your breath away. There are beams, two terraces, round attic windows, I have views to the east, south and west. It’s so pretty” The grain hoist remains a remarkable feature of the building. Currently the cantilever which supports the grain hoist is undergoing repairs. Mrs Jeffery said: ‘It’s just outside my window, at the moment it’s a little bit scary and a little bit chilly, but it

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is stunning. I don’t mind the current chill as I’m of the generation that was told to put on a jumper or at the very least a vest. “A plumber came in and was in raptures; his mother had brought him here when he was four years old when she came to talk to Mrs Matthews.” Mrs Jeffery is very keen to find out more of the history of this local building and to share this with the wider Gillingham community.

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DURING THE WAR: The former Wyke Brewery of Matthews and Co, circa 1940. Photo courtesy of Gillingham Museum

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More than 2,000 helped with cost of living crisis by Blandford Food Bank increases in the run up to Christmas. Appeals for help from the By the beginning of Blandford Food Bank have December the charity had once against brought forth fed over 1830 adults and numerous donations from children in the Blandford organisations and individuals area, and were expecting to eager to support the hundreds have fed well over 2000 by of people struggling to the beginning of 2022. manage as the cost of living Donations were sought of not only food items tinned meat, vegetables and soup as well as tea, coffee, milk and squash to distribute to families in December and in the New Year, but also toys for young children at Christmas. The Food Bank was Jan Conlon from Stour Rotary, James Mayo of Blandford Lions Club and Food Bank manager one of the Gail Del Pinto with the donated Mato’s recipients vouchers By Nicci Brown

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of a collection of donated toys for local charities by Blandford Rotary in October and November, and they also donated a total of £300. Wessex Internet also delivered a car load of toys collected by staff at their offices in Shroton. Blandford Lions and Stour Rotary donated £700 worth of Matos meat vouchers, and the Lions also presented a 32inch TV and DVD player just before Christmas for a raffle to raise funds for the charity at the Crown Hotel. Town councillors have agreed in principle to the setting up of a service level agreement providing funding for the charity over a number of years, subject to further discussions and receipt of further details. Earlier

discussions encountered a stumbling block in that the council seeks to appoint a representative to the managing board of organisations in receipt of such an agreement, and the Food Bank, part of Faithworks Wessex, required any such representative to be a practising Christian. At meetings in December Food Bank manager Gail del Pinto described work the organisation undertook in addition to providing an increasing number of food parcels, including support for improved IT skills with the provision of reconditioned laptops, and plans to establish a Pantry for Blandford. She advised that it was no longer a requirement for a council representative to have a faith commitment, and the council agreed to consider the application again in the New Year once supporting accounts and a business plan had been provided.

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COHABITATION AND PROPERTY Margaret Baker, Partner / Head of Litigation and Family Law Unmarried couples have no automatic right to make a financial claim against each other. When a cohabiting couple split up, disputes can arise such as whether a property should be sold, who should pay the mortgage and what share each party is entitled to. Must we sell? You could agree that the person remaining will buy out the other party, otherwise the property will need to be sold. If one party refuses, then the other party can ask the court to make an order for sale. What am I entitled to? There is no right to ask for a larger share of the sale proceeds because one party is in a financially weaker position. The split of the sale proceeds depends on the way in which the property is held. If it is owned as tenants in common, then each party will own a specified share. If the property is held as joint tenants, you can assume that the proceeds of the sale will be split equally. I paid more when we bought. If you paid more initially , you are likely to want to claim a larger share of the sale proceeds. The court cannot vary the way in which a property is held.

Under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, also referred to as ToLATA, the court can make decisions as to who has the right to occupy the property and the extent of each party’s ownership. It can also order that the property be sold. A ToLATA claim is complicated and it is recommended to try to resolve matters by negotiation or possibly by alternative dispute resolution or mediation. The Court may be unwilling to order a sale of the property where there are children remaining in the home with one parent. That parent may be able to stay in the home with the children until the youngest child is 18. This can apply even if the property is owned by the parent who has left. In that case advice from a solicitor would be essential. Contact our family law solicitors Our family law team can advise on property rights and options of unmarried couples. Where necessary, we will represent you to obtain an order for sale. Call us on 01202 421 111 (Bournemouth), 01460 279 100 (Crewkerne) or 01202 725 400 (Poole) or email us and we will call you back.

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Amazing! School’s Chicago a smash Students from The Gryphon School in Sherborne delivered fantastic performances of Chicago with audiences saying it was ‘absolutely amazing!’ and that they were ‘blown away by how professional it was’. Since auditioning in September, the entire cast and crew of Chicago worked incredibly hard to ensure the performances were a show stopping success, polished and professional. The cast included some 70 students across Years 7 to 13, including Viktoria as Roxie Hart, Josie as Velma, Finlay as Billy Flynn, Elijah as Amos, Jasmine as Mama Morton and Faith as Mary Sunshine. Alongside the singers and dancers, the complete soundtrack was performed by the school

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orchestra, with students and staff playing everything from piano to drums, violins to the accordion. Despite the current challenges, the show was performed across four nights to sell-out audiences who were amazed by the level of talent and professionalism of the students. The Gryphon School’s Head

of Drama, Holly Young, said: “The show was an excellent example of Gryphon students’ outstanding performance skills, as well as teamwork to ensure the production was a success. “The standard of performance was exceptional, and I am extremely proud of everyone involved.”

Headteacher Nicki Edwards said: “The opportunity to take part in fantastic events such as this means that the students have wonderful memories of their school days that will last a lifetime. The teamwork, commitment, talent and enthusiasm of the students shone out in their broad smiles and incredible performances.”

Life jail term for hotelier’s murder Thomas Schreiber has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering Sir Richard Sutton and attempting to murder his mother, Anne Schreiber at their Moorhill estate in Gillingham on the evening of April 7. Following four hours and 51 minutes of deliberations at Winchester Crown Court on Friday, December 17, the jury found him guilty of both charges by a majority of 11 to one. Sir Richard, 83, who owned a string o f hotels, was pronounced dead at the scene and Ms Schreiber, 65, was airlifted to hospital with multiple stab wounds. She has been left with severe and life-changing injuries as a result of the attack. Anne Schreiber’s daughters Louisa Schreiber and Rose McCarthy issued a statement following the sentencing. They said: ‘There is little peace to be found in Friday’s verdict and today’s sentencing. We respectfully ask for privacy going forward as we grieve for Richard, and come to terms with all that we have lost.’

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Fleet Air Arm surprise Santa visit

Children at Charlton Horethorne were stunned and delighted when Santa dropped in by helicopter to deliver presents. Children and school staff

set off on what the children thought was a welly walk only to be surprised in a nearby field when a Merlin helicopter landed, and out popped Santa bringing

presents for every child. He then took off to return to the North Pole to continue his Christmas preparations. Headteacher Phil Sales said: “A big thank you to the Fleet

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No Fault Divorce – What is Changing? It has been widely reported in the media that no fault divorce will change the landscape of getting divorced in this country, but what does that mean? Lesley Powell of Battens Solicitors investigates. Currently in England and Wales, you have to prove that your relationship has irretrievably broken down, based on a number of factors, the most common of which are adultery or unreasonable behaviour, in order to petition for divorce. You must provide reasons as to what behaviour was unreasonable. In situations where couples have “fallen out of love” this can cause a high degree of animosity picking apart a relationship for reasons that are needed for a form. The changes mean that parties will now be able to make a joint application for a divorce preventing assigning blame in a situation where there is none.

Terminology

The language around divorce is also going to change. It will no longer be a petition, but an application, and the person who applies, will be an applicant. There will also no longer be a decree nisi and a decree absolute, but instead a conditional order and a final order respectively. These language changes are done with an aim

of neutralising the language used and bringing it in line with other family proceedings..

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No evidence will be required for the irretrievable breakdown of the relationship, just a signed statement that the relationship has broken down. In a joint application, this will be unchallengeable, as you will have both agreed that the marriage has broken down. The ability to defend a no fault application will also be removed, and replaced with the ability to contest only on very limited grounds: Jurisdiction The marriage did not exist Fraud Lack of procedural compliance This allows for cases where there are true issues of law that could impact the validity of a divorce to be dealt with appropriately. Cross applying, where both parties independently apply for a divorce, will also be removed and in instances where two applications are made, the divorce will become disputed instead, as it will be assumed the parties do not agree.

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The legislation is further introducing new timelines, with a 20 week window to permit reflection after issue of proceedings and before the conditional order can be made.

This allows for a chance for reconciliation, but also a chance for agreement of practical arrangements for the future. The period between the new conditional order being issued, and the ability to apply for a final order (previously the decree absolute) will remain at 6 weeks.

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Seeking legal advice on the breakdown of a relationship is always advised, especially in situations where there are children or joint property. A solicitor can highlight issues that you may not have noticed and support you with communication between you and your partner at this difficult time.

Lasting Powers Battens Solicitors The times that we are currently living in have shown that life can change completely overnight and the future can look uncertain. The best way of dealing with this uncertainty is to ensure that all your personal planning is in place. There are two pillars to this planning – the first is executing a Lasting Power of Attorney so that your family can help you if you become ill or mentally incapacitated and the second is making your Will to ensure your estate passes to those who you wish to benefit on your death.

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BLUE PLAQUE: Author Paul Hooley at the unveling of the plaque in honour of Wolfe Frank in Mere earlier this year

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Author Paul Hooley MBE is giving history lovers the unique opportunity to learn more about ‘Nuremberg’s Voice of Doom’ at his Zoom talk on January 17. Pen & Sword’s publication of Nuremberg’s Voice of Doom and The Undercover Nazi Hunter, resulted in a Blue Plaque in honour of (Hugh) Wolfe Frank, who is now widely accepted as

having been ‘a wrongfully forgotten hero of the twentieth century’ and one of its bravest and most charismatic characters. Both books are based upon Frank’s memoirs, which had remained hidden in a Gillingham attic for more than a quarter of a century, following his death in 1988. The plaque, conferred by Salisbury Civic Society, has been mounted upon the façade of his former home The Malt House, Castle Street in the neighbouring

n Paul Hooley was born and educated in Surrey. He founded a printing company that grew to be ranked amongst the industry’s top one per cent. He has been a director of a building society and a private hospital, and companies involved in advertising, publishing, entertainment, finance, building, transport, property and engineering. He retired from business in 1990 since when he has devoted much of his time to studying, writing and lecturing on a wide range of historical and military subjects. He was appointed MBE in 2003.

town of Mere. Those interested in the Wolfe Frank story are invited to join author Paul Hooley for the talk, and a Q&A session on Zoom at 6pm, which will outline Frank’s astonishing life, his achievements and provide details of the outstanding service he gave to Britain and the free world, in his personal crusade against the Nazis prior to, during and following the Second World War. Dr Toby Simpson, director of The Wiener Holocaust

n Dr Toby Simpson is Director of The Wiener Holocaust Library. He led the project Testifying to the Truth: Eyewitnesses to the Holocaust, which has catalogued, digitised and translated over 1,000 eyewitness accounts gathered by the Library between 1954 and 1961. Between 2011 and 2016, he curated or co-curated over a dozen exhibitions for the Library including Humanity After the Holocaust: The Jewish Relief Unit, 1943-1950, and Four Thousand Lives: The Kitchener Camp Rescue.

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Library, will be hosting the programme, which is one of a number of broadcasts being arranged by The Association of Jewish Refugees in the fortnight leading up to Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27. The talk is free and viewers are invited to click on this link eventbrite.co.uk/e/ the-wolfe-frank-memorialtickets-223338500467 to register their interest. A Zoom code will be sent out soon after and reminders prior to the broadcast.

n The Association of Jewish Refugees is the national charity supporting Holocaust refugees and survivors living in Great Britain. Primarily providing social, welfare and care services, the AJR also has a nationwide network of regional groups. Members receive support from volunteers and can obtain advice and assistance on welfare rights as well as on Holocaust reparations. Over recent months the AJR’s Zoom presentations have attracted ever-growing audiences and past speakers include Sir David Attenborough, Dame Esther Rantzen, and Judge Robert Rinder.

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who condemned Nazis to their death Son of a Jewish industrialist, Wolfe Frank, became the Chief Interpreter at the Nuremberg Trials where, following his pronouncements of the death sentences imposed upon Nazi war criminals, the world’s media dubbed him ‘The Voice of Doom’. Frank was also the leading pioneer of the simultaneous interpretation process and an intrepid investigative reporter. These achievements added to his good looks, intelligence service involvements, maverick tendencies, charismatic character and colourful private life (he was married five times and had countless affairs) have led many to see Frank as having been a real-life version of James Bond. A pre-war playboy turned resistance worker Frank fled his native Germany for England in 1937 having been branded ‘an enemy of the state – to be shot on sight’. Initially interned as an ‘enemy alien’, he later joined the British Army, where he rose to the rank of Captain. Unable to speak English when he arrived by the time of the trials he was considered to be the finest interpreter in the world. Described as ‘the greatest trial in history’ and the ‘last battle of the Second World War’ the undoubted success of Nuremberg owes much to Frank’s skills. As an interrogator he drew horrifying confessions out of some of the war criminals that later led to their convictions and

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A real-life Bond who translated history in court WHAT A LIFE: Wofle Frank and, below, working as a translator at the Nuremburg trials

it was he who brought the final curtain down on the Third Reich with his pronouncements of the sentences imposed

upon some of the most evil men in history – including Hermann Goering, Commander of the Luftwaffe, Hitler’s

designated deputy and architect of the Holocaust who was the first of the war criminals to learn from Frank that his fate was to be ‘death by the rope’. Following his service at Nuremberg, Frank became increasingly alarmed at the misinformation coming out of Germany. In 1949, backed by the New York Herald Tribune and to the knowledge of USA military and intelligence services, he once again risked his life by returning to the country of his birth to make an ‘undercover’ survey of the main facets of post-war German life and viewpoints. During his enterprise he worked as a German alongside Germans in factories, on the docks, in a refugee camp and elsewhere. Equipped with false papers he sought objective answers to many questions concerning refugees, anti-Semitism, morality, de-Nazification, religion, and nationalism. This led to the publication of a highly acclaimed series of articles that appeared in the NYHT under the generic title ‘Hangover After Hitler’. Of great importance, and having been set the task of finding out what had happened to over 2,000 ‘missing’ war criminals, Frank single-handedly tracked down, arrested, interrogated and took the confession of one of the most highly ranked Nazi Generals on the Allies ‘Most Wanted’ list before handing the captured officer over to the Admiralty.

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History

BYGONE DAYS: Station Road in Gillingham and, right, The Commons in Shaftesbury

PASSING TIMES: High Street in Milborne Port and, right, Blandford’s Market Place. Below: Half Moon Street in Sherborne

Looking back at the Vale’s evolution

Why not start the New Year by delving into the past of the beautiful Blackmore Vale? Author Philip Knott is staging a phenomenal exhibition in The Exchange at Sturminster Newton where he will showcase some 1,800 historical photographs he has collected over 22 years. And these photographs are just a teeny tiny example of what will be on display at The Blackmore Vale Now and Then exhibition. Philip and his pictures will provide a fascinating insight into life in the vale during the 20th Century and will help residents to understand, and appreciate, how the vale has evolved into the landscape that we can all enjoy today.

Despite significant residential and light industrial development to accommodate an everincreasing population and to provide much needed employment, along with the changes resulting from

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modern farming methods, the rural landscape of the vale remains remarkably well preserved. An overview from the chalk hills or a walk along the banks of the River Stour or through the meadows

at Colber where Philip’s great-grandfather Tom made hay and grazed his cattle during the early part of the 20th Century, will reveal a landscape that has not changed dramatically since the days of Thomas Hardy and William Barnes. The exhibition will be split into five categories, Evolution of the Vale. Along the Dorset Stour (from source to Blandford), Tributaries of the Stour in the Blackmore Vale, Peripheral Towns and Villages and Everyday Life in the Vale. There will be some 13 sub categories, covering every town and village in and around the vale. The exhibition is on for three days between January 6 and 8, between 9am and 5pm.

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Minor injuries units to close ‘temporarily’ By Karen Bate The minor injuries unit at the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne has ‘temporarily’ closed less than six months after it re-opened in the summer. Dorset HealthCare is temporarily closing its MIUs in Blandford, Portland and Sherborne because of ‘existing staffing difficulties made considerably more challenging by covid-19 related absences’. Residents in Sherborne and the surrounding villages, a catchment area with a population of as many as 22,500, who need medical treatment for minor injuries, which include head and eye injuries, burns and scalds and injuries to the back, shoulder and chest, are being advised to ring 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk.

Jane Elson, Dorset HealthCare’s Service Director for Integrated Community Services, said: “This is a temporary change and an essential one. As we continue to respond to the pandemic these changes will help us manage the current impacts of covid-19 while still providing good access to MIU services across the county. We have thought carefully about these changes and they are being made in line with where we are seeing the greatest and the least demand for these services. “It is not a decision we have taken lightly. At the forefront of this change are our patients and communities. We need to ensure we can provide a safe, reliable and robust

service for people who need urgent care and treatment. “We thank everyone for their understanding and co-operation at this challenging time.” Staff from the temporarily closed units will help support the MIUs at Shaftesbury and Wimborne hospitals, which will have extended opening hours of 8am-8pm, Monday-Sunday. Bridport and Swanage MIUs, as well as the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) based at Weymouth Hospital, will continue operating as usual. These changes to the MIU at the Yeatman Hospital will be reviewed at the end of March 2022. The MIU at the Yeatman Hospital closed in April 2020 during the early

weeks of lockdown, a decision taken by Dorset Health Care Trust to manage the impact of covid-19. A campaign was launched by The Friends of Yeatman Hospital, with resounding support from the Sherborne community, the town’s GPs, Sherborne Town Council along with the Chamber of Trade and Chris Loder MP, who stated the case to reopen the MIU. Chris sought assurance from the former Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock in the House of Commons on November 17, 2020 that the MIU will re-open as soon as possible. Further details about the MIUs and Weymouth’s UTC, are available at dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/miu

Choir founder’s efforts recognised with a BEM By Karen Bate A Milborne Port musician has been recognised for his efforts and achievements in a year which has been like no other. Mark Strachan has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours List for his services to musicians after forming the Choir of the Earth in March 2020, to offer music lovers across the globe an outlet during lockdown and learn the entire Messiah online. Mark said: “We expected 20 people locally to join, but instead had 3,600 people join from over the world including USA, Canada, Thailand, New Zealand and Singapore.” With Musical Director Ben England

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the choir initially worked towards a performance of Handel’s Messiah with 3,600 voices, four professional soloists, and a nine-strong baroque orchestra, who recorded their parts in isolation along with separate Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass rehearsals. Using broadcast streaming technology via YouTube, so thousands can join simultaneously, a live performance was broadcast on Sunday May 31, 2020. Within its first year, the Choir of the Earth ran 30 courses, covering a wide range of classical and contemporary choral works. Mark said: “At the end of a course, we ask the choir to record their own voice on their mobile phone. We combine all voices in the recording studio to create the choir and this is played back to the choir in an online concert.” Barbara from the US said: “I am an average singer who thought she had lost her voice following an extreme bout of influenza in 2017. Choir of the Earth has helped me learn to sing again.

It enlarged my singing world, giving me an opportunity to sing pieces I never imagined I could, and become friends across the world I didn’t know existed before last year. Kind, loving, wonderful people. I bless you and thank you from the bottom of my heart for renewing my voice and my soul and widening my world.” The choir is now offering Mozart’s Mass in C Minor. For more information visit choiroftheearth.com

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MPs’ round-up

The importance of friends and family These continue to be difficult times for all. If 2020 was a year of initial pandemic shock, then 2021 has been a year of both vaccines and uncertainty. Our success in producing vaccines in a record-breaking time and the commitment of all those responsible for the rollout, including councils, the NHS, volunteers and an army of others has been nothing short of astonishing and is, I hope, our ticket to return to some sort of normality in this New Year. Like many others, I very much hope that the New Year will not see a return of restrictions on our freedoms. We must learn how to live with this virus in exactly the way we have done with all other viruses throughout history. As I

Somerton & Frome MP David Warburton write, the air hangs heavy with talk of a possible New Year lockdown, despite the memory of another year of uncertainty and fragility lying behind us. Booster jabs and warnings to limit our social interaction to limit the spread of the latest variant of the marching virus, all conspired to try and rob us of the special moment at Christmas and the end of the year when we would normally show our friendship

and love for others and thank them for their support throughout the year. Because, if anything reminds us of the importance of friends and family and the bonds that connect us, it’s the Christmas and New Year period, when we all want to be together.So I can only hope that 2022 brings in a different perspective. A new way to exist alongside the creeping virus without it forcing us to stretch those ligaments that join us together to breaking point. This year will also see the Local Elections in May – the first in which we can choose who to represent us in a new Unitary Authority spanning the county. I very much hope we see a good turnout and I look forward to hitting the streets to campaign

for our superb prospective councillors. In itself, this represents a new beginning in the same way we adjust our way of lives to live with covid. I hope we find that way forward, and I do look forward with hope and ambition to this New Year. I’ll certainly do everything possible to keep alive our values – of industry, kindness and common sense – both in Westminster and here in Somerset. There is much to do, and many new challenges to face. Like you, I’ll be energetic, determined and persistent in facing these and helping to bring us together once more in exactly the way the Christmas we’ve just enjoyed reminds us to do. And I wish you a wonderful 2022.

The bonus though, because omicron is so transmissible, the Delta variant appears to have been driven down and our doctors and nurses are treating a much milder virus. The UK Health Security Agency published a report last week that shows, there are c8,000 people in hospital who have covid. However, only 29 per cent are being treated for covid, so of the 8,000 in hospital with covid, it means that 5,680 are actually in hospital for another reason. The real difficulty that is being faced here with our hospitals at the moment is that there are a considerable number of staff off work with covid and there is a considerable difficulty with social care provision to enable people to go

home once they have been in hospital, which is why we are seeing hospital bed occupancy at very high levels of c98 per cent. I’m very sorry to say that the NHS is having to close the Minor Injuries Unit again at the Yeatman Hospital because of staff availability pressures. I hope, not for long especially given the underwhelming 111 service provision. However, we have made real progress with getting our vaccine boosters available with more walk-in centres all over West Dorset which is really making a difference, so no one should have to wait very long nor have to travel far for a booster now. May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy new year.

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Christmas-tide has been a calm but enjoyable one for me, mostly at home, peppered with a number of organ-playing stints at church services around Sherborne, along with one or two social occasions. I was very pleased that after a lot of hard work on the part of church members and my fellow churchwarden Martin Richards, Bishops Caundle Parish Church re-opened its doors to the parish on Christmas morning with a good congregation too. I’m delighted that we have been able to re-open it. In my job, it is important to discern a collection of views about coronavirus, both from scientists and also frontline doctors and nurses, especially when there is speculation of more

MP for West Dorset Chris Loder lockdowns. We should be considering all impacts of restrictions, not just the health impacts. Whilst there was a huge concern before Christmas about Omicron, that concern has not become reality, thankfully. Mainly, because most people have been sensible and taken responsibility for themselves. But also because the Omicron symptoms, in general, are very mild compared to other variants.

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Labour acted responsibly in the national interest From Greg Williams on behalf of the Labour Party, Dorset Covid ‘passports’ are the latest issue to divide British politics – and divide some parties. Some of our MPs oppose the measure for being reminiscent of 1930s Germany. They tell us it heralds a slide towards an authoritarian, big government state. Firstly, enough with these comparisons to Nazi Germany. For a generation who never witnessed let alone endured that regime to misappropriate it is utterly disrespectful to the memory of those who did. Everyone in politics should cut back on the histrionics.

Let’s be clear. We’re talking about an app on your phone that shows you have participated in a crucial public health initiative before joining an optional, mass social activity. And you have the choice whether to get vaccinated or get tested. Opposing these measures because someone showed you twitter photos of Italian police in a restaurant is ridiculous. If only the bobby on the door of Number 10 was so officious in enforcing Covid restrictions last Christmas. I’m proud that Keir Starmer and his MPs voted for these measures. He put party politics aside, and did what was required in the national interest. This is

what responsible, credible leadership looks like. What of the Conservatives, as they lurch to another by-election defeat to the liberals? Where is their anxiety over a slide towards illiberal authoritarianism in respect to legislation requiring voters to present ID before voting? Or their plans to give the ministers control over the Electoral Commission, and prevent it from investigating the Prime Minister and others for violations of electoral law? Where are the wails of discontent over limits to judicial review of the executive? If our MPs were truly concerned about protecting

liberties and the integrity of the British political system, they will use their newfound independence from their whips to reject these measures. We must hope British conservatism doesn’t morph into the extreme libertarian politics of the US, where reverence for ‘tradition’ and ‘constitution’ is selective. It is applied to protect politicians from scrutiny, and to disenfranchise select groups of voters. What we really need to be wary of is not an app on our phone, but those who believe they have a right to put their own ‘liberty’ above the health of others, and use the power of the state to silence those who oppose them.

Why Global Britain should find its humanity From Mike Chapman on behalf of Liberal Democrats across The Blackmore Vale In the autumn of 1972, I stood with my mother behind a trestle table in an open hangar at West Malling airfield in Kent. She was transformed by her WRVS uniform. We distributed shoes, raincoats, scarves and even umbrellas as cold weather necessities to the long line of Ugandan Asian refugees, just disembarked. The Government had first tried to resettle them in the UK’s overseas territories but met resistance from all but the Falklands. How graceless was Government then and how generous and organised the voluntary sector. Things do not seem to have changed much. The numbers are the same; there is the same “no way back” issue facing the migrants; there is the same bewildered but determined look on their faces. The supposedly toxic politics of all this is nothing like as toxic as the situations facing so many of them in Afghanistan, Syria, across

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Kurdistan and in the Horn of Africa. The core of policy towards refugees seems to be to treat them with minimal generosity, even hostility, “pour encourager les autres”. As we approach Christmas, perhaps it is time for this Global Britain to stop feeling quite so entitled, find its humanity and act with more confidence and compassion, embracing its historic responsibilities as it does so. Dorset has welcomed less than100 recent migrants. On a per capita basis the number should be nearer 600. Together with many others, I went up to North Shropshire to help canvass. I saw familiar things: a hinterland of great beauty and heritage disguising rural isolation and farmers uncertain of the future. I saw towns standing still, gaps in services, a powerlessness everywhere and the same gulf between prices and wages that we see across the Vale. I saw, too, a hard-working team fuelled by a belief that anything was possible. The rewards are there for all to see. The federal structure of our

party lends itself to such teamwork, working together toward a common goal rather than being told what to do by a remote hierarchy. We also try to take the long view through early selection of candidates for both local and parliamentary elections, a process we are starting now. As we reach the winter solstice, the year’s deep midnight, we are all concerned about the march of omicron. There is a simple truth that it will be more readily managed if we all do the right things: get vaccinated/boosted, mask up, get tested before events, closely socialise less. It will take good leadership, leadership by example not least, building on good science to overcome the anxiety, weariness and impatience so evident across our communities. What will not succeed is command, control and coercion. So, to Christmas and the New Year. The days are getting longer and the first bulbs are starting to show, adding to the other signs of change. Reasons to be cheerful.

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Church Shaftesbury Quakers (Society of Friends) We meet for one hour each Sunday from 10.30am at the Quaker Meeting House, Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury SP7 8BB. All are welcome St Gregory’s Church, Marnhull You are invited to “Coffee, Cake and Company”, at St Gregory’s Church, every Thurs morning from 10am to 11:30am re-starting on Jan 20. Everyone is welcome, so why not come along and join us for delicious home-made cake, great coffee and a selection of teas. No charge! Blandford Methodist Church You are warmly invited to our Sunday Services starting at 10.45am. The over 60s are also invited to our Lunch Club on

Tues and Fri at £4 per person. Please request your reservation by phone. Everyone is welcome to our coffee morning for refreshments on Thurs from 10am till noon. We are anxious to offer help to those in need. Please leave your message on the phone and we will return your call within 24 hours. Benefice of Hazelbury Bryan and the Hillside Parishes Jan 9 Baptism of Christ 10.30am Mappowder Morning Praise 10.30am Fifehead Neville Holy Communion 6.30pm Hazelbury Bryan Evening Prayer St Mary’s, Stalbridge Please join us for any of the following services: Jan 9 Evensong 4pm

Jan 16 Morning Worship 10am Jan 27 Holy Communion 10am www.facebook.com/ StalbridgeChurch Sherborne Abbey Morning Prayer Mon-Sat 8.30am Wed, Holy Communion 10.30am Sun, BCP Holy Communion 8am Sun, Parish Eucharist 9.30am Sun, Choral Evensong 6pm Holy Communion Mondays 9am St Paul’s Church, Sherborne Jan 9am Holy Communion 10.30am Jan 16 Morning Worship 10.30am Jan 23 All Age Worship 10.30am Sun, Jan 30 All Age Communion 10.30am

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Be wise, be guided by the star Today, Friday, 7 January, it is Christmas Day for Eastern Orthodox Christians. But in the Christian West we are nearly a fortnight ahead: yesterday was the Feast of the Epiphany. The difference is because the Orthodox use the Julian calendar, while the West uses the later, Gregorian, calendar. So now you know! Epiphany celebrates the coming of the Wise Men to worship the infant Jesus. A chartered accountant friend once showed me a cartoon in his professional journal. It was of the Wise Men presenting their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. One of them said to Mary and Joseph, “We wanted to bring cuddly toys, but our accountants advised substantial donations.” Nevertheless, these weren’t the first Epiphany gifts. That was a star. As the old carol puts it: Star of wonder, star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light We often forget about the star, perhaps

because of a healthy scepticism about matters astrological. Yet it’s not the only reference to a star in the New Testament. In the last book of the Bible, the Revelation of St John the Divine, the Lord uses it of himself, “I am the bright and the morning star”. In other words, the Star to guide us is the Lord himself, made known in Jesus. When we put our trust in him, he is the kindly light who leads us on, and he never leads us astray. Of course, guidance based on trust can be harder to follow than the clear-cut directions provided by some creeds and philosophies. But we walk by faith, not by sight, and sometimes we only realise how carefully we have been guided by God when we look back and see how we have been led through the maze of life. Time and time again we discover the truth in these words, written about 1500 years ago by the Christian philosopher Boethius: “To see Thee is the End and the Beginning. Thou carriest me and

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thou goest before. Thou art the Journey and the journey’s End.” Christ is our Morning Star, and he leads us on. Sometimes clouds get in the way, and we get horribly lost. Sometimes on our journey we get things wrong too. The Wise Men did. They arrived in Palestine asking the right question – “Where is the new-born King?” – but they asked the wrong people, who told King Herod who, as a result, had all the infant boys in the Bethlehem area put to the sword. But nevertheless, by following the star, the Wise Men found Jesus first, and their gifts were accepted. In Shakespeare’s play “Twelfth Night”, Feste the Jester sings “Journeys end in lovers’ meeting, every wise man’s son doth know.” You and I are called to be wise men’s sons and daughters, and like the Magi of old to follow the star. And one day when our journey through life comes to an end, there we shall meet him face to face. The journey will indeed end in lovers’ meeting. That is God’s promise.

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Staff and pupils all superstars as school’s Nativity a success

Children and the teachers at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Marnhull were all superstars as they worked tirelessly so make sure their show was staged. Following the news of the ‘new variant’ it was decided during the final hours before the curtain went up, to film the show instead of hosting a live audience. Headteacher Mrs Betts felt that it would not be fair to put

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the children, parents and wider school community at risk by going ahead with a live performance. The children astounded staff with their resilience and talent as they performed an emotional rendition of the nativity, bringing tears to everyone’s eyes. Mrs Betts said: “We are so proud of the children and their attitudes in what remains a difficult and uncertain time.”

£3,000 the target for books A group of dedicated supporters are gearing up to raise £3,000 for books for their local school, by cycling for 24 hours non-stop. St Gregory’s Primary School in Marnhull has launched its major fundraiser for 2022, called Bike4Books. MP Simon Hoare joined the Ladies of St Greg’s to launch the epic spin bike session from Marnhull to Rome, all in aid of books for the school. The main event is on January 20-21 and will include headteacher and event architect Debbie Field alongside teaching staff, parents, governors, the Reverend from St Greg’s, current pupils, ex-pupils and even the school guinea pigs Cookie and Cream – there’s

a 40-strong team of spinners from all walks of life. The children will be tracking the event and celebrating each of the cities the cyclists pass through; London-ParisPrague-Vienna-VeniceRome. Debbie said: “In order to raise the required £3,000, we will be working extremely hard not only spinning to Rome but also in publicising the event. “We have a webpage, stgregorymarnhull.dorset.sch. uk/bike4books for people to keep track of our preparation and importantly a link to our JustGiving page. This involves so many women of our village. What of the men I hear you cry? In charge of refreshments of course, this really is an event for all.”

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Dumbing down can lead to confusion Can we please pass on our thanks to the whole team for bringing the magazine back to life. You have all done an incredible job and it is mainly through the editions that we are able to keep up to date with what is happening in the area. Well done everyone and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. Best wishes Martin and June Hull By email

The Dorset Committee of the Army Benevolent Fund, the Soldiers’ Charity, would like to thank all those generous shoppers, who supported the Army Benevolent Fund, the Soldiers’ Charity, during our tin collection at Shaftesbury Tesco on Friday 17 December. We raised the impressive sum of £891.92. The Army Benevolent Fund is the Army’s national charity founded in 1944 aimed at giving a lifetime of support to serving soldiers, former soldiers and their immediate families in time of need. Col (retd) Christopher Price By email I would like to point out some misconceptions in Dr Colin Clark’s letter regarding the handling of the covid-19 pandemic. Computer models and the scientists who use them do not make “predictions” or “forecasts”. Rather they analyse what might happen under various scenarios based on a number of input parameters regarding how the virus and we might behave. The output for each scenario does not yield a single number, but a

range alongside varying probabilities for the numbers within that range as an indication of the uncertainties involved. As we learn more about the virus and how we behave in response to it, our confidence in the input parameters and hence the outputs increases. Confidence is further increased by not simply relying on one model, but a range of them. The power of modelling is that it allows scenarios involving different control measures to be rapidly tested to find which ones give the greatest protection without having to learn from bitter experience. The headline numbers referred to by Dr Clark are favoured by politicians and some sections of the media probably because they think it is necessary to simplify messages to the general public. I think this is a mistake possibly resulting from their own lack of scientific understanding. The more you dumb something down, the greater the risk that you give misleading information. The medic, Dr Ben Goldacre has written an excellent book on this topic aimed at the general public entitled ‘I think you’ll find it’s a bit more complicated than that’. The indirect damage to people’s health and the economy highlighted by Dr Clark is indeed awful, but no responsible government could have ignored its scientific experts and risked the NHS, which even in pre-pandemic times was running close to capacity, being overwhelmed such

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that it might not have been able to treat even medical emergencies. Gordon Lethbridge Sherborne

I have just listened to Mr Johnson’s interview with Sam Coates of Sky News (17 December), during which the prime minister asserted, not for the first time, that the UK has more jobs than pre-pandemic, and the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe, by which I assume he means his favoured whipping boy, the EU. In relation to job numbers, a quick look at the Office for National Statistics’ website shows that there were 32,985,000 jobs (December 2019 to January 2020), and 32,506,000 - ie fewer during the August 2021 to October 2021 period (the most up to date numbers available). As to vaccination numbers, the Financial Times’ website illustrates that while, as is well known, the UK’s initial vaccination rate was impressive, current facts and best estimates suggest that Portugal and Iceland are ahead of the UK based on cumulative second or only doses administered per 100 residents; ie, the UK is not the fastest. It may be, of course, that Mr Johnson is comparing today’s job numbers with those from, for example, 1989 (approximately 25,000,000). I don’t know. Also, it is true that statistics can be contested and manipulated to suit a particular argument. However, as Mr Johnson never, as far as I know, quotes sources or data points,

it is difficult to know if he is telling the truth (although history suggests there is a chance he might not be). The figures I have quoted, the most accurate I can find, do not tally with Mr Johnson’s. Perhaps our local MPs could check, and should the prime minister’s figures prove to be less than accurate, hold him to account? Of course, if I am wrong, I am happy to be corrected. Gordon Morris Sherborne

In the latest edition of Dorset Council News, the Leader of the Council cites savings of over £25m due to the creation of the amalgamated council. I should like then for Cllr Flower to justify the significant year on year increase in council tax that has been applied since that time, with another increase to come in April. The merger of the councils was sold on the basis of economies of scale and direct benefit to Dorset local tax payers. I assume that the councillor reads the NBV magazine, to keep himself up to date with local happenings and opinions. In addition, I would also ask him, that with the purchase of St Mary’s School, I believe in Wiltshire, will Dorset Council be paying a council tax on that property to Wiltshire County Council on our behalf? I would like to see a reply to both these questions from Cllr Flower in the next edition of the NBV. Jeremy Bloomfield Gillingham

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Letters Having the ear of neither the Prime Minister nor the International Trade Secretary, I wondered if I might get a response instead from our local MPs in their regular contributions to this publication, Could they please explain to me and to any other puzzled readers the contribution that the recently signed International Trade Deal with Australia will make to our zero-carbon target? Yes, I have read the press release from the Department for International Trade, which stresses (as one would expect) all the supposed advantages but fails to mention the concerns of farmers about cheaper imports or the additional

carbon carbon output. output from Once again transporting it seems that goods economics literally has trumped across the ecology: world. Yes, we cannot there’s realistically something expect everin it about cheaper food sharing and other expertise products at in “green” the expense technology, of the and yes, environment much of Cartoon by Lyndon Wall any more the trade justsocaricatures.co.uk than we will be in can expect services and finance (lucky bankers!), unlimited economic growth. We’ve had 50 years’ notice but the fact remains that of this crisis (see Limits goods will be traded over to Growth, Massachusetts vastly increased distances Institute of Technology which means increased

1971) and totally ignored the warnings. Oh, and by the way, rising oil prices are now expected to increase significantly transport costs, a factor which might dent any supposed savings through international trade. But who would have thought the world would ever run out of oil? I feel I cannot be the only person puzzled by government policy on this matter: can any of our local MPs please explain? And in case it’s suggested that I don’t understand economics I would counter that there are too many economists who don’t understand ecology. . Colin Marsh, Revd Gillingham

IN MEMORIAM

DEATHS

REMEMBERING ANGELA ASTON

JACKSON John Samuel Formerly of Milborne Port

8th January 2021. One year has passed and it only seems like yesterday. You are in our thoughts each and every day, so much loved and sadly missed. We were left broken hearted, but always smile when we remember you. A wonderful Wife, Mum, Grandma, and Friend. Love always, Ted, Deb, Rob, Harry, Joseph, and Zara xxx

DEATHS

AUDREY EVA GILLIES Passed away 15th December 2021 at home following a short illness, aged 90. Much loved mum, grandma and great grandma. Reunited with her beloved husband Ken. Funeral service has already taken place. Donations, if desired for Marie Curie Cancer Care, may be made online by visiting www.close-funeral. co.uk or cheques payable to the charity c/o Colin J Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Salisbury Road, Blandford DT11 7JU. Tel: 01258 453133

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On Thursday 16th December 2021. John of Horton, passed away peacefully aged 92 Years. Beloved husband of Joan. A much loved dad and grandad. John will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him. Funeral Service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 14th January 2022 at 3.20pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, for The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance may be given at the Service, through our website at www.bgibbsfuneralservices.co.uk or sent c/o B. Gibbs Funeral Services Ltd. 25 Silver Street, Ilminster TA19 0DH. Telephone 01460 929100 If donating by cheque, please make payable to the chosen charity.

Dulcie McCrae Passed away at Blandford community hospital on the 24th December she was a much loved mother, grandmother and sister who will be missed by many. Funeral service at poole crematorium at 11:00 am. on Friday the 21st of January.

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BEASLEY-SUFFOLK Father Louis John, Aged 80 years of Wincanton. On 17th December 2021, peacefully at Cheltenham General Hospital. A dearly beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Requiem Mass at St Luke and St Teresa’s Church, Wincanton on Thursday 13th January at 12noon followed by private cremation. There will be a live streaming of the service, please see the parish website for details. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Father Louis are being invited for St Roses and St Martins School, Stroud or The Lukan Fund. C/O Harold F.Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone. (01963) 440367

KNIGHT Rosalind (Ros) passed away peacefully on 14th December in The Mellowes Nursing Home aged 83 years. A much loved wife to John, she will be deeply missed. Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Gillingham, 1.30pm on Thursday 13th January. Any enquiries to Bracher Brothers, Newbury, Gillingham, SP8 4QL. Tel: 01747 822494.

PATRICIA EDWARD–JONES PATRICIA EDWARD–JONES Peacefully at her home on 13th December 2021, Patricia aged 77 years of Stalbridge, former publican of Sturminster Newton. Much loved wife of the late Hugh and friend to many. Funeral Service at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday, 14th January 2022 at 12.40pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation or Weldmar Hospicecare. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High Street, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570.

MOLLY MILLS Peacefully on the 30th December 2021. Molly aged 80 years of Gillingham. A dearly loved Mum, Nan, Great Nan, Sister and Auntie. Now resting peacefully with her beloved Husband Dick. Funeral Service to be arranged. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Trust or Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Harwood House, Newbury, Gillingham, SP8 4QJ. Tel: 01747 833757

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JOYCE ELSIE DINGLEY On 17th December 2021 peacefully in Drumconner Care Home, Bournemouth with her family by her side, aged 89 formerly of Donhead St Mary. A much loved Wife to the late Maurice, a loving Mum to Kevin and Nadine and also a loving grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service will take place in the New Year, date to be announced. Enquires to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

SPRATLING Tom Leslie James Aged 100years of Cole, Bruton. On the 16th December 2021, suddenly but peacefully at his home. A much loved father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Funeral Service at St Leonard’s Church, Pitcombe on Tuesday 11th January at 12noon followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Tom are being invited for The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. C/O Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone. (01963) 440367.

PYM - John (formerly of Sutton Hill) Passed away on 16th December 2021, aged 88 years. Much loved husband, father, grandad and great grandad. Funeral service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Thursday 20th January 2022 at 11.20am. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of John for the Stroke Association may be sent c/o A J Wakey & Sons 33, Sparrow Road Yeovil BA21 4BT. Tel: 01935 479913.

Maurice Herbert George Belgin Passed away on 17th December 2021, aged 80 years. He will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Tuesday 18th January at 2p.m. (Restrictions permitting). If you wish to make a donation in Maurice’s memory you may do so direct to The Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, at the retiring collection after the funeral service or via this link: https://www.dignityfunerals. co.uk/funeral-notices/17-12-2021-maurice-herbertgeorge-belgin/

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ELLARD Averil Joyce (of Bayford)

KONDON Mark of Sherborne. Passed away peacefully in Yeovil Hospital on 17th December, 2021 aged 66 years. Much loved, and will be sadly missed by his two sons and two sisters in California. A private funeral service will take place. All enquiries to A.J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3JQ. Tel:01935 816 817

Sonia Anne Barter (née Sidford) Passed away peacefully at Salisbury District Hospital on Friday 17th December 2021 aged 86 years. Much loved mother of Guy and Kim, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt and devoted to her family and her friends. Private funeral in January. Enquiries to family and also, donations in Sonia’s memory, can be made to the Salisbury District Hospital Stars Appeal c/o Merefield and Henstridge, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

ROLLS Avril Ann

Passed away peacefully at home on 16th December 2021, aged 88 years. Much loved wife of Brian, devoted mother and grandmother. Funeral service on Friday 7th January 2022, 12 noon at St. Andrew’s Church, Stoke Trister. Please wear something pink. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Averil for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance may be sent: c/o A. J. Wakely & Sons, The Old Police Station, Carrington Way, Wincanton, BA9 9JS.

Wayne Robert Townsend ‘Minnow’ Passed away at Salisbury hospice on 15th December 2021 aged 52. Beloved son of Godfrey and Chris and dear brother of Daimon, cherished dad to Carl, Robbie and Elly. Funeral service to take place at Salisbury Crematorium on 11th January 2022 at 1pm. No black ties. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Salisbury Hospice or Hope for Tomorrow (mobile cancer care).

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Wife of Trevor Rolls, passed away at home on Thursday 16th December, 2021. All enquiries to A.J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne. Tel: 01935 816817.

Passed away suddenly on the 12th December 2021. Wife of Peter, Mother to Charlotte. Funeral has already taken place.

Alan Howard Ward OBE Of Denmark, Ghana, Zambia, Swaziland (now Eswatini) and Hermitage, Dorset, now with his Lord and reunited with Honor. THANK YOU to everyone who attended Alan’s funeral on 20th December, and to all who joined us online. We especially thank the staff of Grovelands Care Home, Yeovil where he was very well cared for in the last few weeks of his life, Easons Funeral Service and Yeovil Crematorium for their help and advice, Rev. Tony Gilbert and Rev. Richard Kirlew who took the service, and Rev. Graham Perryman for the music. The service will be available to watch online until mid January: Website- https://watch.obitus.com, Username - tuza9239, Password - 682031 Donations are still invited in memory of Alan for Scripture Union International, Trinity House, Opal Court, Opal Drive, Fox Milne, Milton Keynes MK15 0DS, and for St Mary’s Church, by cheque to Hermitage PCC, c/o Three Valleys Team Benefice Office, Jubilee Hall, Church Street, Yetminster DT9 6LG, either direct or c/o Easons Funeral Services, 62 South Street, Yeovil BA20 1QQ.

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Announcements Announcements MARGARET MARY DAVIES (Deceased) Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest inthe Estate of the above named, late of Barrow Street Farm, Barrow Street, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6AB, who died on 25/10/2021,are required to send written particulars thereof to the undersigned on or before 25/02/2022, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims and interests of which they have had notice. LLOYDS BANK PLC, Lloyds Bank Estate Administration Service PO BOX 5005 Lancing BN99 8AZ

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PUBLIC NOTICES Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Proposed development at: The Stables, Land lying to the south-east of Melway Lane (DT260785), Melway Lane, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, Dorchester, DT11 8EW Take notice that application is being made by: Mrs Kay Gairdner For planning permission to: Demolish Existing Stables - Erect 2 Bedroom Dwellinghouse. (Site touring caravan on land during the building phase). Local Planning Authority to whom the application is being submitted: Dorset Council Local Planning Authority address: County Hall, Collition Park, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ Any owner of the land or tenant who wishes to make representations about this application, should write to the council within 21 days of the date of this notice. Signatory: Mr Gareth, Kitching (Agent - Blue Town Planning Ltd.) Statement of owners’ rights: The grant of planning permission does not affect owners’ rights to retain or dispose of their property, unless there is some provision to the contrary in an agreement or lease. Statement of agricultural tenants’ rights: The grant of planning permission for non-agricultural development may affect agricultural tenants’ security of tenure. This notice is for publication in a local newspaper. ‘Owner’ means a person having a freehold interest or a leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than seven years. ‘Tenant’ means a tenant of an agricultural holding any part of which is comprised in the land.

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Antiques & Collectibles ACREMAN ST. ANTIQUES AUCTION SHERBORNE

SPECIALIST JEWELLERY & WATCHES

Friday 21st January 10am GENERAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS

Friday 28th January 10am Viewing Thurs. prior 10am-5pm online through easyliveauction.com

WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR OUR JANUARY AUCTIONS For all enquiries please contact Gill Norman on 07908 333577 or 01935 508764 auction@acremanstreetantiques.co.uk Free Valuations, Shaftesbury Office

• Entries invited for

our forthcoming Specialist sales • Catalogues available online • Full calendar of Specialist sales

A good pair of Chinese mother-of-pearl boxes modelled as ducks, circa 1900.

SOLD for £14,500

Felix Ziem (1821-1911) - oil on canvas.

SOLD for £17,000 Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 9AN 01747 855 122 www.semleyauctioneers.com Offices in Dorset, Wiltshire and London

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Watch out for the January auction at Acreman Street At Acreman Street Antiques Auction Sherborne we have a busy start to the New Year with a Specialist Jewellery and Watches Auction on Friday, January 21 10am, with viewing (Covid restrictions permitting) on Thursday, January 20 from 10am-5pm, of over 400 lots including a collection of antique 18ct and diamond bird brooches, many antique rings including diamond solitaire, jade and other precious stones, antique stone set pendants, George Jenson jewellery, two 18th century silver cased Verge pocket watches, a collection of eight Omega gold and steel wristwatches including Seamaster, stainless steel Brietlings, Longines etc. We also have our General Antiques and Collectors Auction on Friday, January 28 at 10am, with viewing (Covid restrictions allowing) on Thursday, 27 January from 10am5pm. For both auctions you can view our catalogue, 10 days prior to the auction, and place bids on-line through Easyliveauction. We are still happy to accept items for both January auctions, if you would like to enter anything or need advice or a valuation, please contact Gill Norman either by phone 07908 33577 / 01935 508764 or email auction@ acremanstreetantiques.co.uk. We are happy to make home visits and can also arrange a complete house clearance service if required. GOOD CONDITION VINYL RECORDS WANTED Larger collections preferred No classical please, cash paid 07831266478

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Record-breaking bids at Duke’s Auctioneers Duke’s are currently inviting entries for their art and design post-1880 auction which will take place in April. With strong international marketing and bidding available on three different online platforms prices realised has grown from one auction to the next. The last art and design auction saw some record breaking results from ‘Two Irish Girls’ by Augustus Edwin John which sold for £32,500 to a Cayley Robinson soaring nearly three times higher than any of his previous works to £123,500. Duke’s is proud to be a market leader in 20th century art, their specialists would be delighted to provided complementary and confidential valuations, whether it be a single painting, sculpture or an entire collection. Please contact the Head of Sale John Holmes at john. holmes@dukes-auctions.com or on 01305 265080 for advice or a confidential valuation.

Clarke’s successful Chinese sale Clarke’s Auctions at Semley would like to wish their customers a very happy and safe New Year. Their last sale of 2021 saw three days of fierce bidding and with almost 3,000 buyers registered to bid online they saw over 95 per cent of lots selling well over estimate. An Ancient Egyptian carved carnelian and gold necklace with gold symbols of falcon heads, palm trees and animals fetched a shade under £10,000, an 18ct gold and sapphire cigarette case retailed by top London jewellers Garrard & Co. fetched £5,100, an early 19th century Grand Tour ruin modelled after the Roman Temple of Vespasian and Titus fetched £2,400 and a wonderful late 17th century Flemish tapestry depicting a court scene, in distressed condition, fetched £3,400. The Chinese market is still buoyant despite travel restrictions and saw a damaged Kangxi period Yen-Yen vase fetch £2,400 and a Chinese mutton fat jade carving of a young boy sell for £2,750. They offer free home visits to value items for consignment into all future sales and are open for free verbal valuations Monday to Friday at their salerooms behind the Kingsettle Antique Centre on Station Road, Semley. All enquiries should be directed to either Richard Clarke or Karen Marshall on 01747 855109.

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Antiques & Collectibles F. P. JOURNE A Bleu Tantalum Chronometer Sold £70,200 in Jewellery and Watches

Highlight Upcoming Auctions All auctions commence at 10.30am

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Unusual automobilia up for grabs Charterhouse have been holding successful auctions of classic cars, motorcycles and automobilia for nearly 20 years. During this time they have sold petrol pumps, enamel signs and other automobilia alongside classic cars and motorcycles. More recently they have split the automobilia off in to a specialist sale in its own right. Amongst the lots already entered for their next automobilia auction in April are two rare badges. Both were the property of Lt Col Philip Thomson-Walker MBE TD and have passed down through the family after he died in 1993. There is an early Aston Martin Owners Club badge and a Nurburg-Ring enamel dashboard badge. Both survived the past 95 years and are estimated at £100-200 in the Charterhouse specialist auction of automobilia on Friday 1st April. Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for this automobilia auction, their February specialist auctions of silver, jewellery and watches, followed by classic and vintage cars and motorcycles. Contact Richard Bromell at Charterhouse for advice, valuations and to arrange a home visit at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 info@charterhouseauction.com

WE BUY RECORDS, COLLECTIONS LARGE AND SMALL Call BILL 07967 816506 or 01747 811100 Email: bill@tunes.co.uk

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SELECT INTERIORS 5th & 6th November March 3rd

28th October

Sold for £11,500

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Specialist Free Valuation Days

Free Valuation Days& Postcards Monday 12th Pictures, Maps, Books Model13th Cars, trains, DollsWatches & Toys&10th Tuesday Silver, Jewellery, Clocks

Studio14th Pottery ArtTrains, GlassDolls 11th& Toys Wednesday Model & Cars, Silver, Jewellery & Watches Thursday 15th Medals, Militaria, Coins12th & Stamps

Coins, Militaria FridayMedals, 16th Asian Ceramics& & Stamps Works of 13th Art Chinese & Japanese Ceramics & Art 14th Classic Motorcycle Auction 28th October Classic & Vintage Cars 3rd March Classic Car Auction 11th November Classic & Vintage Motorcycles 9th March Further entries now being accepted

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Wednesday 19 January 2022 Including a Private Dorset Collection Furniture, silver, ceramics, Islamic metalware, pictures and more Viewing: Monday 17 January 10am to 4pm Tuesday 18 January 10am to 4pm Dore & Rees, Auction Salerooms, Vicarage Street, Frome BA11 1PU

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FOR SALE TWIN BEDS AS NEW WITH LUXURY BEDDING £200. THE PAIR. Tel. 01747 840168

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WINDOWS, fascias, soffits, gutters cleaned, Repairs, Free Estimates 07788-376752

Pruning, bracing, shaping. Preservation of mature trees. Hedge cutting. Trees supplied & planted. Landscaping & maintenance. Heavy duty winch hire available. Tree Surgery BS.3998 Contractors to local authorities.

WOOD CHIPPINGS FOR SALE Call for a free quote 01747 820234 The Depot, Longcross, Warminster BA12 6LJ

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TOPSOIL Always available Barn stored, screened or as-dug Small or large amounts Tel: 01963 363208 (Established 1997)

Tree Surgeons

Professional and experienced tree surgery and landscaping services to residential and commercial customers. We also offer a range of equipment for hire. Available 24/7 Free quotations Fully qualified team Full public liability insurance Safe Contractor Approved

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Tree Tree Surgery. Surgery. Reductions. Reductions. Felling. Felling. Hedge Trimming. Stump Grinding. Hedge Trimming. Stump Grinding. Woodchip Woodchip supplies. supplies. Family run business Family run business since since 1946 1946 Tel: Tel: 01963 01963 250005 250005 Mobile: Mobile: 07976 07976 934 934 252 252 www.bandgdown.co.uk

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TREE & GARDEN SERVICES 07435220238 01258858888 Fully insured quality service provided

WANTED - Dave buys all types of tools Call 01935 428975

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Garden Design

LOGS R US 1 ton pickup load of logs £90 double load £150

No VAT, Call Dave Whitehand on 07549 151799

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HARDWOOD LOGS for sale, £50 per 1 ton bag. 07378 488876 free delivery

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Crown Garden Care Lawn Service, Fencing, Hedges, Tree Work etc. All Garden Maintenance Services Domestic & Commercial. Fully Insured & Reliable.

Tel: 01747 821726 07904 355 921

For all your fencing and decking needs

Closeboard, panels & sheds supplied and fitted. Gates made to measure.

Sherborne Fencing Ltd Tel: 01935 814272 Mobile: 07814246332

Season Barn Dry Logs 20 miles radius of Sherborne

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GOOD QUALITY SEASONED OAK & ASH LOGS Barn stored, £170 for 8ft by 6ft trailer load, Delivery free within 10 mile radius of Templecombe. 07773 254174, ANDY

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Garden clearance and garden design Concrete bases, patios, gravel, fencing and much more. We also deliver compost, pots, bark, logs and other gardening products. 01458 241230 or 07950 261510

SEASONED LOGS Delivery FOC. within 10 miles of Blandford OAK - £60 per Cu.M Mixed - £70 per Cu.M ASH - £80 per Cu.M Contact 07786 060242

SEASONED HARDWOOD LOGS: £150 double load, £85 half load. 01258 880892 / 07980 036250

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TOOLS & DIY WANTED - Dave buys all types of tools. Call 01935 428975

SELF DRIVE DIGGER AND DUMPER HIRE 01258 861647

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GOOD QUALITY SEASONED OAK & ASH LOGS Barn stored, £170 for 8ft by 6ft trailer load, Delivery free within 10 mile radius of Templecombe. 07773 254174, ANDY

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SHINY STOVES OVEN CLEANING Ovens,Ranges, Aga’s, etc. Independent Family Run Business Covering The Blackmore Vale Area

Tel 01935 592461 Mob 07875 272401 www.shinystoves.com

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CHIMNEYS K.SANSOM CHIMNEY SWEEP: Brush & vacuum APICS registered 01963 370038

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All Size Skips Available Full muckaway service available, small or large loads inc grab lorries Tipping facilities at our premises Sand, gravel & top soil supplied Loose or in Bulk Bags

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Chimneys and Flues professionally swept. Extremely clean service. Keeping Dorset’s chimneys smokin’ nicely.

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Serving the West Country for 40 years SEPTIC TANK EMPTYING SERVICE The same team are still providing Pete White’s friendly service

WOODROW CLEARANCES Free No-Obligation Quote 07368 608340 • • • • • • • •

Part or Full Clearances Domestic & Commercial End of Tenancy – Probate Clearances Fully Licenced House, Garden, Loft, Garage, Offices Auction Services Trusted, Reliable & Affordable 7 Days a Week

ROOFING Tom the Roofer I cover all aspects of roofing work, gutter replacement, cleaning and repair work

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Crossword 1

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Centres of activity

A stanza of eight lines

Student grant

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Solid; steady

Grotty

Vehicle for moving things

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Nutritional statistic (inits)

A permanent mark

Has too many drugs (abbr)

The symbol for density ‘Sound of Music’ actress, Karath

Methods

Completed

Spaces

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Cooking…

with Mrs Simkins

Gammon and Apricot Pie The flavours of this lovely pie work so beautifully together: it’s warm and comforting yet beautifully light, just the thing for this time of year. Serve it with a dark green vegetable, such as steamed Savoy cabbage or curly kale and a dab of mustard. Serves 2-4 Approximately 450g cold, boiled potatoes 1 medium onion, diced 1tablespoon oil 200-250g unsmoked gammon steak, cut into small

cubes 10 x soft-eating dried apricots, chopped ½ vegetable gel stock pot or similar Plenty of freshly ground black and ground white pepper 2 tablespoons hot water 2 tablespoons crème fraiche Knob of butter Preheat oven to180C (fan ovens) gas mark 6 or equivalent You will need a 23cm (9 inch) pie plate or similar shallow baking dish Dice the equivalent of 2 small-medium potatoes and

slice the rest. Keep them separate. Cook the onion slowly in the oil. Once the onions are under way, add the gammon. Add the apricots around 5 minutes before the onions and gammon are cooked. Stir in the ½ gel stock pot until dissolved. Season generously with pepper and

add the hot water and crème fraiche. Stir together and add the cubed potatoes. Cook gently for a further 5 minutes. Pour the filling into the dish and arrange the sliced potatoes on top. Dot with butter and bake for 30-35 minutes until the potatoes are golden.

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Food & Drink After the rich feasts of the festive season, I thought you might enjoy a nutrient dense but satisfying salad, this time showcasing the seasonal delights of parsnips, kale, and shallots. Parsnips are a member of the apiaceae family including carrots and parsley, and are good sources of vitamin C, K, E, B6, folate, magnesium, thiamine, phosphorus, and zinc. Kale is very nutrientdense, meaning it has high levels of nutrients per gram, with good levels of vitamins A, K, C, B6, manganese, calcium, copper, potassium, and magnesium. Shallots are part of the same family as onions and garlic but boast a more impressive nutrient profile than both.

A seasonal salad They contain flavonols and antioxidants including quercetin and kaempferol which are released when they are cut and help form allicin a compound linked to a myriad of health benefits. Shallots also offer good levels of vitamins C, A, B6, potassium, iron, folate, manganese, and fibre. The fibres in shallots are prebiotic and help feed the beneficial bacteria in our guts.

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Kale and parsnip salad with shallot dressing (serves 2) 200g kale 1 medium parsnip ½ small shallot 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper Strip the kale from its stems, and roughly tear up the leaves. Place them in a salad bowl with a pinch of salt and massage for a minute or so to soften any tough fibres. Slice the parsnip lengthways into thin slices, and then into matchsticks and add to the salad bowl. Finely dice the shallot and mix with the olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper. A little Dijon mustard

Rebecca Vincent is a nutritionist working in Wincanton and Yeovil

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A walk around…

with retired Dorset rights of way officer Chris Slade

the top of what (apart from Colmer’s Hill) must be the most photographed place in Dorset: Gold Hill, made famous by the Hovis advertisements Because of the current shortage of daylight this is a short walk of nearly a century ago! On this occasion (maybe next time) of only a couple of miles but might take longer than expected don’t go down the hill but take the level path to the south west because of all the distractions. which gives you magnificent views across the Blackmore Vale. It’s all on the hill top where the antiquities, shopping It takes you past the Abbey and its gardens, which are currently opportunities and views prevail. closed, then turn right, north, along Abbey Walk to the B3091, Find somewhere to park on street at the eastern end of the old left for 100 yards, then right to join a path that takes you north town then join the main road, Salisbury Street, the B3091. west to a green giving you wide views over Gillingham and This takes you north west past (or via!) lots of small shops. Wiltshire. Go round the green and head south to rejoin the The road curves round to the south west and changes its name B3091 on a bend heading south downhill. to the High Street. It leads to the Town Hall which often has After a few yards you’ll find an ancient graveyard on your events and is next to St Peter’s Church which is magnificent. right, then, further down, Love Lane and the parallel footpath There is also an interesting museum, which is free to visit. which take you north eastwards back past the Abbey whence Find your way south past these distractions and you’ll be at you can retrace your steps.

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Walking towards the future January, and a new year has arrived. The 2021 Christmas festivities have taken place amidst uncertainties driven by an invisible agent that continues to pose a threat to our health and prosperity. Despite my resilience, this pandemic has, once

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With my spirits lifted by the sunshine, my pace is as steady and as regular as my heart. Beat-by-beat and step-by-step, I am walking into the future, determining the paths I take and finding my own way. For me, walking is like life itself, a satisfying combination of enjoying each moment whilst still moving towards my goals. Here in the pine forest, green fronds glisten from the overnight rain and the earthy aroma of the forest floor is the sweetest of perfumes. I can hear the high-pitched trills of gold crest feasting high in the canopy and the chirpy two-tone song of coal tits. As my eyes drift upwards in search of them, it occurs to me that trees grow upwards towards their future whilst we move forwards in search of ours, yet both of us are in pursuit of light and nourishment.

Leaving the darkness of the conifers behind and moving out into the open sunlight, I am struck by a different song, a punchy, insistent call that I cannot quite recall. Eventually I find the distinguished musician, as the brown and pale hues of a marsh tit wearing a fine black cap comes into view amongst the old oaks. I walk until my legs begin to ache and the sun has dropped beneath the horizon. Heading for home, I stop to marvel as a fine, ethereal mist begins to blanket the fields in a white shroud. As the sky turns crimson, I recall a Tibetan proverb that my grandmother would recount, that “the secret of living well and longer is to eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure”. Dr Susie Curtin (email curtin. susanna@gmail.com)

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Awaken your ‘joie de vivre’ by connecting to your ‘Chakras’ Bring more joy, passion and creativity into your life, connect with your energy flow. ‘Chakra’ meaning ‘wheel’ is a Sanskrit word, first cited in the revered texts of the Vedas, ancient Indian scriptures. The ‘wheels’ regulate the flow of energy between our mind, body and spirit. As long as the flow is balanced we feel aligned, in our ‘right place’. If the flow becomes blocked, we begin to suffer, depending on where the blockage occurs. Being aware of our chakras and recognising what each is responsible for, helps us stay in the flow. While they are complex and influence our life’s dramatically, having a brief synopsis of each chakra, its location and how they affect us, may help with that alignment. There are seven main chakras. The first is the root chakra, located at the base of the spine. When in balance we have good physical health, feel secure and grounded. When this chakra is out of balance we might have poor physical health, be out of touch with reality and have money issues The second, is our sacral chakra located in the belly, below the naval. When balanced we feel in control and happy with our direction in life, out of balance we may feel overemotional or flat. The third, our solar plexus chakra is located above the naval. When in balance we feel empowered and true in our self-belief, out of balance we may feel weak willed or be overbearingly dominant. The fourth, our heart chakra is located in the centre of the chest. In balance we are compassionate, open and loving, out of balance we may be possessive, jealous and closed down.

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Reboot, clear out and regenerate By the time this article comes out it will be Christmas and we will have had the shortest day of the year, which is always incredibly exciting. Luckily, as I write, we should be able to eat, drink and be merry with our loved ones for a couple of weeks. I thoroughly enjoy my food and wine and by the time New Year comes along, I can’t fit into any of my clothes and am waddling around wondering how I am going to lose all the mince pies and brandy butter. So,

Fiona Chapman is studying naturopathy and herbal medicine at the College of Naturopathic Medicine

my self-imposed detoxing in January is very welcome – by me – but met with much rolling of the eyes, groans and misery from my husband, especially as I am saying he has to do it for two months! But it is a chance to reboot your system, clear out toxins, let your liver regenerate, sleep properly and deeply and really boost your immune system so that your body, which always wants to heal itself, has the chance to fight of any incoming bugs. You need to come off alcohol, sugar, coffee and processed foods. A word of

What’s working? There’s a template going round some social media platforms called ‘what’s working now’. People list what’s going well for them now in their professional and personal lives. It’s positive, interesting, encouraging even. It’s another form of gratitude. I’ve written about the value of gratitude before because it’s such a powerful thing. Here’s why. Gratitude – the practising of gratitude – encourages us to focus on what has gone well that day. Things we have done or things that have happened to us. The very act of stopping to consider these things is, in itself, positive. It means we pause and consider. We process. We re-live that day before moving on to the next. We notice the good stuff. So, to give you an idea of the sort of things you could

warning, coffee can give you the most awful headache as the blood starts getting back up to your head. Coffee restricts blood vessels, particularly to the brain. It also aggravates your kidneys and bladder. It is better to stop dairy and grains as well, but that makes it very hard to eat at all, so cut down on both and make sure you eat good wholemeal bread. You need to alkaline your body. All the above makes you acidic which then restricts oxygen movement and uptake, which causes inflammation, damages organs, seriously depletes your immune system and can lead to heart failure and cancer. To alkaline your system, you need to

eat a rainbow of vegetables, particularly dark green leafy ones, some fruit including dark berries and drink good quality water (tap water is not great so a filter is a good investment). Start your day with half a lemon squeezed into some warm water. If you have time and ingredients, you can add a spoonful of bicarbonate of soda and some organic apple cider vinegar, a sprinkle of cinnamon and sweeten it with a tiny bit of raw honey. This is contrary to what you might think is an excellent way to alkaline your system in the morning and is also what we call a kidney flush which is the start of the detox routine. pellyfiona@gmail. com

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list, I’ve put together a list of what’s working now for me. Early nights. Small business promotion on Instagram. Being outside. Flowers from an appreciative client. Porridge. Business plans for next year. My newsletter. Working from home. My clients. Advent carols. Good feedback from a client. Meeting a son for hot chocolate on Wednesdays. Challenging clients. Booster jabs. The NHS. When we stop to consider, our mind takes us over so many parts of our lives. For many, today’s pace of life is fast and there is rarely a chance to step off the merry-go-round. You have to make your own opportunities to do that. Just by spending a few minutes each day looking at our own worlds makes us more aware of the things we are doing,

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the things that are happening to us and the world around us. To quote Denis Waitley, “Happiness cannot be travelled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.” If you want to make this a daily habit, it’s best done at the same time each day. Your list doesn’t have to be this long. Start with three things and build up to 10. Or whatever works for you – there’s no right or wrong amount and you can make this list in your head or write it down. As long as you are taking a few moments to pause and reflect on your day, looking for the good stuff, you’ll feel the benefits of this way of monitoring your life.

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Arts & Entertainment

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Inspired by conversations and interviews with people in rural communities, Hefted is a new play by Devon-based Multi Story Theatre which explores the connection we have to the land, the pull of our past and what it means for our future. Hefted is embedded in the landscape, history, and psyche of rural life. Wryly funny, emotionally absorbing and interspersed with song and a spectacular soundscape, nine stories sweep across 600 years, starting in 1475 with a supernatural birth and moving through to an imagined 2075 in which tales from the past are retold to heal the present. From the fantastical to the dramatisation of real events, each story explores the notion of being ‘hefted’ – deeply connected to the land. Hefted will be at Litton Cheney Community Hall on Saturday, 29 January and Blandford Corn Exchange on Sunday, 30 January. Suitable for ages 14-plus, tickets are available from www.artsreach.co.uk

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Shire Hall’s future secured

Shire Hall Museum has received a grant of £167,500 from the Government’s latest round from the Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation recover from the impact of the covid pandemic. The Grade I listed building served as Dorset’s courthouse from 1797 until 1955. Now an award-winning social justice museum, Shire Hall brings over two centuries of justice and injustice to life. Director Abbie King said: “This funding will allow us secure the future of Shire Hall and ensure that we continue to thrive in a post pandemic economy. We’re proud to be custodians of this historic building and to share stories of justice and injustice with our visitors. Shire Hall is also committed to supporting our local community. From our work with people living with dementia, local LGBT youth groups and schools to showcasing local businesses in our shop and at our markets, this funding will allow us to continue enriching and supporting thousands of lives.” A total of £138 million has been awarded to heritage organisations from the three rounds of the government’s £2 billion Culture Recovery Fund support package This third round of grants are part of the additional £300 million announced by the Chancellor at March’s Budget. Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive, Historic England said: “We are delighted that the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage grants continue to keep so many heritage organisations going. From major historic buildings to small community organisations promoting local heritage – all deserve this support, to continue to open up to everyone the opportunities that our shared history creates.” The Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage is administered by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, in partnership with Historic England on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

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Arts & Entertainment Thespians will be performing Little Red Riding Hood at Shaftesbury Arts Centre from January 27. This fun filled family show is sure to lift the spirits and keep the audience dancing and howling with laughter in these challenging times. a family show filled with comedy and music. Come along and enjoy a traditional story with many twists along the way. Tickets available from shaftesburyartscentre. org.uk or the Box Office 01747854321

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World class music from Wales and beyond ALAW is three leading musicians who bring a wealth of experience to a shared passion - the traditional music of Wales. Welsh for melody, ALAW arrive in Dorset this January to take their audiences on a musical journey, giving three special concerts at Portesham Village Hall on Friday 28 January, Langton Matravers Village Hall on Saturday 29 January and Chetnole Village Hall on Sunday 30 January. In August 2018 ALAW collaborated with the BBC Concert Orchestra for a televised Prom at The Royal Albert Hall and in 2019 they won a Wales Folk Award

after being nominated in three categories. Whether unearthing rare gems or reimagining a wellloved song, combined with powerful song writing and original tunes, this makes for a musical experience that will stay with the listener long after the performance ends. Oli and Dylan have a long history of working together, sharing projects including The Devil’s Violin and The Ian McMillan Orchestra. Oli is well known as the fiddler in Jamie Smith’s MABON. Nia has an international reputation and has sung at the Barbican and

The Albert Hall. From stirring songs to driving jigs - their music has a relaxed humour and a genuine affection that is truly infectious. For more information, visit www.artsreach.co.uk

Spring into 2022 with Artsreach

A rich mixture of theatre, music and dance will grace village halls, pubs and community spaces across North Dorset as Artsreach launches its spring programme. New for 2022, some 24 artists and companies will perform 49 live dates in 40 rural communities with live music, theatre, dance, storytelling, poetry and family shows. Music lovers will be spoilt with a mix of styles and genres from both national and international musicians, theatre lovers can dive in to a host of shows tackling current affairs, childhood nostalgias and one hit wonders, while families can sit back and be entertained with a host of puppetry, storytelling and clowning. For more information go to artsreach. co.uk

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Acclaimed trio tour Dorset Award-winning Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis is set to tour Dorset with his acclaimed trio. He breathes new life into existing styles with his highenergy brand of classical, gypsy jazz, Celtic and world music; his improvised sound is totally new yet steeped in tradition. Together with Nigel Clark on guitar and Roy Percy on double bass, the Tim Kliphuis Trio re-defines the music of many well-known composers to create an intensely moving concert experience. Written and recorded in lockdown, The Five Elements is an ode to the earth and looks ahead to a brighter future; of course,

expect the usual mix of Django, Richard Strauss and Chieftains. See this outstanding trio

as they tour to Broadoak Village Hall on Wednesday, 12 January, Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall on Thursday,

13 January and Yetminster Jubilee Hall on Friday, 14 January. For tickets go to www.artsreach.co.uk

It is now a legal requirement to wear a face covering when visiting and attending the theatre, to reduce the risk both to yourself and to others and we respectfully request that customers continue to use the hand sanitisers provided, and to check in using the NHS COVID-19 app.

MOTHERING SUNDAY (15) 7th, 10th, 11th & 12th January 7.30pm Matinee 13th January 1pm Tickets Adult: £8 eves Matinee: £7 U16s: £6

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“Undoubtedly the best Dire Straits tribute in Europe”

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KEEPING BAD COMPANY

The best of Free & Bad Company

Friday 14th January, 7.30pm Tickets £19.50

FROM GOLD TO RIO

Celebrating the music of Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran

Saturday 15th January 7.30pm Tickets £21

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HOUSE OF GUCCI (15)

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Friday 21st January 7.30pm Tickets £26

Saturday 22nd January 7.30pm Tickets £22.50

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Pets

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Just giving repeated courses of ear drops can miss alternative causes such as foreign bodies (typically grass seeds), ruptured ear drums (common in chronic ear infections) and can lead to ineffective treatment due to excessively narrowed ear canals or resistant infections. Allergies are the most common causes of recurrent otitis externa. The ear is an extension of the skin and, being warm and moist, inflammation caused by an allergy, quickly leads to an increase in yeast growth causing excess wax production and irritation. This exacerbates the inflammation allowing secondary bacterial infections to develop. Many (but not all) dogs will have other signs of allergies as well such as excessive paw licking or an itchy bum. Certain dog breeds including poodles and poodle crosses grow hair in the ear canal which prevents the normal action of continuous wax/dirt removal in a normal healthy ear. Plucking these ears can reduce wax build up but can also damage the sensitive lining of the ear. Heavy ears such as those in some cocker spaniels keeps the ear environment moist increasing yeast Independent family run business offering growth. Water in the ears a very personal, caring pet cremation service from swimming can cause to bereaved pet owners. recurrent problems. Collection Service Farewell Room Any excessive ear discharge Out of Hours Service provided is abnormal. Some dogs Located in a rural countryside setting with excess wax production on the Somerset Dorset border can be maintained using

A common problem seen in small animal veterinary practice is recurrent inflammation of the ear known as otitis externa. This can involve all the structures of the ear canal from the ear drum outwards. Traditionally repeated courses of ear drops containing steroid, anti-yeast medication and antibiotics have been used. However this only treats ears which are obviously abnormal/painful leading to recurring damage and only temporarily removes symptoms if the underlying cause remains. Antibiotics should only be used when needed, and inappropriate use can lead to resistant infections.

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regular ear cleaners but it is often a sign of inflammation which may cause secondary infection. Chronic ear disease causes significant discomfort seen by head shaking, scratching and rubbing and can cause temporary or permanent deafness. Chronic damage leads to narrowed ear canals which can trap discharge and infection inside leading to ear drum rupture and, potentially, middle and inner ear infections causing balance disorders and surgery may be indicated if these changes are permanent. The ideal way to manage these ears is to clear any existing infection, reverse all chronic changes and then prevent recurrence. Swabs of culture should be taken when infection is suspected to allow appropriate use of antibiotics. Re-examining the ears prior to stopping treatment ensures all chronic changes have been reversed (where possible). Long-acting products can be used when dogs are difficult to treat due to pain or temperament to ensure a full course of treatment is given. Once the ears are normal, controlling allergies, specific ear cleaners or local steroid ear drops can help reduce the incidence of recurrence. It is often worth the short term extra cost to resolve the problem and prevent it than to repeatedly treat flare ups and your dog will definitely thank you for not having ongoing painful ears! Caring, responsible homes sought for two 2yr old male guinea pigs (separated). Rehoming reluctantly. Blandford 07718056701.

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A lead into the local community By Janine Farley We jumped on the band wagon, alongside many others during lock down when we acquired our sweet, mischievous puppy, who we named Blue. Indeed, it is so sad to see the many negative articles about puppies who have missed out on socialisation and the surge reported by the RSPCA of abandoned and unwanted dogs being relinquished to rescue centres. Reflecting upon this I wanted to share our experience and a happy tale about our boy. Blue and I are just back from a crisp morning stride through our beautiful Dorset countryside. I feel both grateful and elated for this hour-anda-half immersed in nature’s vivacious autumn colours, smells and sounds. This morning we were lucky enough to see an egret skim the swollen river and the other day we witnessed a procession of swans whistling across the sky above in their slanted V formation - a truly magical sight and one I will never forget.

BEHAVIOUR TIPS Helen Taylor BSc (Hons) is a qualified, accredited behaviourist and is a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist and a Registered Practitioner with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council and is a member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (no 881). help@helentaylordorset.co.uk www.helentaylordorset.co.uk. In this series of short articles Helen offers bite-size tips on training your dog using effective, safe and humane methods. Tip #6 Recall. Many owners let their dog off lead and THEN try (usually not very successfully) to teach a recall. 1. Keep your dog on a long line and harness unless/until you have a 100% recall in that situation. If your dog may not come back if he sees another dog at 10m, then put him on a lead or long line 15m away from the point where another dog could appear. 2. Use one word consistently, rather than “come.... come here.... come on boy....... this way.... Whatsthis” and don’t repeat it. 3. Don’t set your dog up to fail - only use your recall cue if you know he will come back. 4. Don’t call him if coming to you will not be positive for him, so don’t call him, then put him back on a lead or do something he finds unpleasant. Lastly, use a proportionate reward! If you call your dog away from the prospect of greeting another dog or chasing something, and the reward is boring, he may learn to ignore you in this situation. Of course, in an emergency, do what you need to get your dog back. But try to prevent that situation from recurring.

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Walking with Blue brings numerous health benefits. It is precious time where I can untangle my mind and focus on the day ahead; I’ve worked on cardiovascular fitness and strengthened my bones and muscles and phew! that means I don’t have to feel guilty about not doing a gym session on Zoom. It is true to say the benefits of brisk walking are undeniable and of course can be achieved without a four-legged companion. The thing that compelled me to write this was the connection I’ve made with the local community since Blue joined our family. The friendly interactions, smiles and morning greetings with fellow dog walkers are a continued source of pleasure. Exchanges can be casual and typically British comments about the weather to a more in-depth conversation. I’ve had valuable advice from experienced dog owners to conversations about a whole range of wonderfully random topics. These are quite often dissolved upon realising Blue has got the scent of something interesting and is wandering off, nose to the ground on his own adventure. The funny thing is I don’t know the names of the people, just their dogs. So, although some wise friends warned us that having a dog would be a tie and it is the case, I am thankful to our cheeky pup for the relationships I have made with others and how I now feel more a part of our local community. All of this certainly makes up for any of the inconveniences including those muddy paw prints across the kitchen floor. I’ll mop them later, as right now I’m going to sit down with my much-anticipated cup of coffee.

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Care home’s donation to food bank in the season of goodwill

‘Tis the season of giving and one local care home have done just that! Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne recently held a ‘pop-up’ Christmas fayre in their car park, enabling their residents, staff, families and locals to enjoy a bit of festive shopping, with music also provided by the Salvation Army and also Sherborne Girls School, who sang some carols to get everyone feeling extra Christmassy. Advertising on social media, the home asked if locals could bring items along with them to the market, which

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could then be dropped off at a ‘donation station’ for the local Sherborne Food Bank. The response was overwhelming, with many people bringing much needed food and toiletry items to drop off. After mentioning the ‘donation station’ over the phone to one of the members of the Salvation Army Band, in true charitable fashion, they rallied around and when they turned up to play at the home, they arrived with boxes of food. Home Services Advisor, Rebekah Goddard, said, ‘we

literally couldn’t believe the extent of their generosity. Not only did many of then travel from as far afield as Wales, Exeter and Plymouth to play voluntarily for us, but they came laden with donations – we cannot thank them all enough for their kindness!’ The following week, some of the pupils from Sherborne Girls School came to help load up the Trinity Manor mini-bus, then residents from the home, along with General Manager, Sohail, and Deputy Manager, Paul, had the task of dropping off all of the donations to their collection hub in Longburton. There to greet them was the lovely Antony, one of the many,

many volunteers who help to ensure local families get the help and support that they need, especially at this time of year, which can be especially tough for those who have found things a little harder than usual. Sohail said, ‘It has been a very humbling experience, seeing and hearing about the work that they do at our local food bank and we have seen that the support that they need goes way beyond Christmas, and we very much look forward to doing something further for them as we go into 2022. A huge thank you to all that donated at our fayre.’

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Sport

ON YOUR BIKES: Wincanton Wheelers Santa ride

It’s the Wheel thing for cyclists’ awards

Wincanton Wheelers held their annual awards evening at the Maddocks Pavilion in Wincanton. Thirty-five members enjoyed the social occasion with fine food. This was followed by the awards presentation and a “skittles” competition which was a lot more gentle on the legs but no less hotly contested! Awards on the night went to; Member of the Year and Founders Trophy - Ben Whitney

Fastest Male Time Trialist Steve Way Crash of the Year – Stuart Evans Skittles Trophy - Matthew Loader Special Bespoke Jersey - Anne Bloechle who is returning to America. This was followed by a Santa ride on Saturday, 18 December. Twenty riders took part dressed in seasonal attire, raising smiles and waves from surprised onlookers. The route of 25

miles started in Wincanton and included a visit to Gillingham, via several villages, then returning to Wincanton through a different route. The ride was concluded with a visit to residential estates across Wincanton plus the High Street and adjoining roads in a bid to keep sharing Christmas cheer. Cyclists looking to get involved can find out more at www.wincantonwheelers. co.uk

Doddlers’ new coaches set to get you in shape for 2022 The Dorset Doddlers Running Club now have two newly qualified Coaches in Running Fitness (CiRF). Shams Wahab and Paul Russell have both recently passed their England Athletics assessments after months of hard work and training, both within the club and individually. Shams and Paul have both been members of the Doddlers for a number of years, and were both qualified Leaders in Running Fitness (LiRF). By progressing to CiRF they now join Head Coach

A GOOD FIT: Ian Pollard with new coaches Shams Wahab and Paul Russell

Ian Pollard as being able to coach runners in the club. Having qualified coaches enables the club to teach the latest, most advanced and safe techniques as recommended by England Athletics which a great boost

for current members and to help attract new members to the club. The assessment required three main areas to be passed. The coaches had to prepare a one-hour training session focusing on the main areas of coaching;

a warm-up followed by drills leading to a running focused main unit and finishing with a cool down. The second part of the assessment was an eight-week plan to improve an existing runner, with running form and a running goal being the outcome. Finally, Shams and Paul had to pass a knowledge test. n The Dorset Doddlers run a free Couch To 5K course, with the next programme beginning Monday, January 10 in Sturminster Newton. For more detailsor to register for the C25K please see www.dorsetdoddlers.co.uk.

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Theo’s on course for success after picking up championship Fifteen-year-old Theo Anderson Gannon, who lives in Sherborne and plays his golf off an impressive handicap of three, ended a very successful 2021 by winning the Junior Championship at Yeovil Golf Club. Another impressive achievement in giving him both the Club’s Junior Open and Junior Championships, as well as posting a win on the Junior Clutch Tour in Surrey and equalling the course record of five under at Paultons Golf Centre in Hampshire.

WELL PLAYED: Theo Anderson Gannon receives his trophy

Theo’s gross 73 around the 18-hole Old Course was also the lowest nett score on the day and saw him finish two

shots ahead of five handicap Chloe Northover, another of the club’s rising stars. When asked about his latest

golfing achievement Theo said “I had the dream of being a footballer until I was 12 and then I started to live for golf. I often get called a young Rory McIlroy lookalike... I’ve got the hair and now I want the golf to go with it”. Yeovil members will certainly support and applaud him as he seeks to make his dream a reality.

Wincanton’s away-day joy at leaders Welton Rovers 0 Wincanton Town 3 Toolstation Western League Division One Having been won the Team of the Month award for November, Wincanton made the short trip to the league leaders looking to make it 10 games undefeated and seven wins on the trot in what would be their sternest test yet, the leaders undefeated on their own patch had only conceded one goal. Wincanton started brightly giving Welton no time on the ball and forcing mistakes. Thanks to some quick passing, Louis Irwin, Ryan Pike and Dan Quirke had early efforts but failed to hit the target or test Alfie Kelsey in the Welton goal. Wincanton took the lead their early dominance deserved on 16 minutes as a poor defensive header put Quirke in on goal, a heavy touch forced him wide but he had

IN ON GOAL: Action from the Welton v Wincanton match

the presence to pick out Jamie Thompson on the edge of the box, who cut inside and fired across the goal through a crowded penalty area into the bottom corner. Wincanton doubled their lead on 24 minutes as a perfectly weighted through ball by Wincanton skipper Dan Wise found Quirke who fired home. Irwin had a couple of other chances in the half to increase Wincanton’s lead further but failed to hit the target as half time arrived with a comfortable 2-0 score line, this reflected

Wincanton’s dominance as Nathan Ball was a bystander in the Wincanton goal as Welton failing to register a shot on target. Wincanton continued to dominate proceedings after the restart and Kelsey was called upon to make outstanding saves from Williams and Irwin in quick succession. Welton forced a little pressure onto the Wincanton backline but Lewis Russell went wide of the upright and another scuffed shot didn’t worry the net.

Ball was forced into his only save of the match on 63 minutes from Jake Slocombe who found some space to let fly and Ball pushed the powerful shot away to safety as Welton looked to find away back into the game. An inspired substitution from manager Chris Wise killed the game as Cam Allen was brought on for the hardworking Thompson on 68 minutes and promptly scored the decisive third goal firing home after a point-blank save. As the game petered out, Matt Curnock let fly with a freekick from 30 yards which just went over the bar on 89 minutes which would have capped a fine 3-0 victory which moves Wincanton up to fourth in the league and now look forward to the festive fixtures starting with the Boxing Day trip to Wells City. The next home game is now Saturday, January 8 at 3pm v Hengrove.

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Martin and June Hull took on the scheme in 2018 when it was undertaking around 35 trips per month. Drivers are now carrying out in excess of 350 trips per month (sometimes over 450 on covid vaccination days). Over 300 people have been taken to their covid vaccinations and the scheme are proud to think that they have been an essential element in keeping the community safe. Contrary to widespread belief the scheme is not a business, is not funded and is run by unpaid volunteers. There are two wheelchair vehicles, one purchased from personal finances and one by a driver because he “thought it might be useful”. The plan for the future (subject to grants and funding) is to get a six-seater wheelchair vehicle so that people can be taken out for enjoyment. One of the existing vehicles needs some repairs and they are looking to try and raise £1,000 for this to be

completed. Donations may be given by cheque (payable to Shaftesbury Car Link) or cash and left at Shaftesbury Town Hall (please place in a sealed envelope clearly marked Shaftesbury Car Link) or email for bank details for direct payments (shaftesburycarlink@gmail. com). From the New Year the telephone hours will be changing so they will be contactable from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am 2pm on Saturdays (07763 426664). Phone lines will be closed on Sundays to give them a break and only pre-booked medical appointments will be carried out at weekends. From the New Year any shopping and social trips must be booked in advance – same day bookings will not be taken. Of course, none of this would happen without the dedicated team of volunteer drivers who are so highly thought of in the community and thanks go out to them. They

are not just volunteers – they are now part of Martin and June’s friends and extended family. The scheme’s motto is “More than community transport”. Everyone goes that extra mile, is caring and compassionate and an absolute credit to Shaftesbury and the surrounding areas. One of their users summed them up: “It is not just a transport service; it is a lifeline. They

go above and beyond and, as their name suggests it is a link. It is a link to the support of family and a link to the support of the community.” So, on that note, Martin and June and all the drivers at Shaftesbury Car Link wish you a very peaceful, safe and healthy Christmas and New Year and hope that Santa puts a six-seater wheelchair vehicle in their Christmas stocking!

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Send a classic car for Jim’s birthday A classic car aficionado was left ‘speechless and grinning from ear to ear’ when a collection of vehicles from different eras turned up outside the door of his Sturminster Newton nursing home. Knowing of his longstanding hobby, team members at Colten Care’s Newstone House arranged the surprise birthday treat for resident Jim Atkins. They contacted local owners’ club Sturminster Newton Car and Bike Enthusiasts who brought along nine of their muchloved vehicles, including a beautiful early 1950s Alvis limousine, various cars from the 1960s, a Normandy Landings US army jeep and a Porsche 911 sports car. Jim was especially taken with a red Sunbeam Alpine, a British marque made famous in popular culture through appearances in 1960s films such as the James Bond blockbuster Dr No and the Michael Caine-Shirley MacLaine comedy heist caper Gambit. Weymouth-born Jim, a retired farmer, has been a classic car enthusiast all his life with a particular fondness for red models, so the Sunbeam was a definite

SUNNY JIM: Jim Atkins at Newstone House in Sturminster Newton with the Sunbeam Alpine and, below, some of the other classic cars which arrived for his brthday surprise

draw. Jim said: “There were so many cars I wanted to drive them all. It was wonderful. Thank you so much to everyone who helped to make this happen.” Club founder Chris

Spackman, who arrived in the Porsche 911, said: “It was an absolute pleasure and very rewarding for us to meet and bring pleasure to Jim and a fellow resident, and for them to have the opportunity to enjoy our

vehicles.” Karlene Duffy, Companionship Team leader at Newstone House, said: “Jim always talks about car shows he has been to, and he has a passion for classic cars, with lovely memories of red ones in particular. When the owners’ club kindly offered to bring some of their collection over for Jim to see we thought it would be a lovely early Christmas present for him and a chance to rekindle memories of driving on the open road in years gone by. “We weren’t disappointed Jim was speechless for most of the time and grinning from ear to ear.” Sturminster Newton Car and Bike Enthusiasts have a regular event on the first Saturday of each month in Sturminster Newton. It has grown from four-to-five vehicles up to 60 since it was founded four years ago. Members meet to discuss and enjoy their vehicles, and to show them to visitors.

Super models on track to make an exhibition of themselves After the enforced lay-off due to the pandemic the Wessex Association of Model Railway Clubs return to the Cheese and Grain in Frome for the weekend of January 8 and 9. The layouts come from those submitted by the 67 members of the association who are situated throughout southern England. Over the last couple of

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Walkers’ guide nets £1,000 for charities An Ansty business has raised thousands for charity. During the first lockdown last year Carol Wallis and Immy Robinson of Brewery Farm and The Fox Inn came up with an energetic way to raise money for local good causes. The Ansty Ambler is a charming guide to walks, of varying lengths in the surrounding area. Carol said: “It came up when my sister and I went on a holiday to the Lake District. We had two dogs and no idea where to walk. We have lots of people staying here with their dogs. “When I’m walking around the village I quite often meet people with the book in hand!”

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The Ansty Ambler is available for a £2 charitable donation and so far it has raised over £1000, with £500 donated to Milborne St Andrew First School,

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were very overwhelmed and we have arranged a mental health and well-being day on Wednesday, January 5 for all staff and children.” The Fox Inn also holds a monthly raffle which raises more than £200 each time. Donations have been made recently to the Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust and The Cat’s Protection League. They’ve also raised over £700 for Dorchester Intensive Care Unit in memory of a local resident and last year donated £500 to Cheselbourne School. Carol said: “The guide is ongoing and we continue to fundraise. We’ve sold over 1000 copies this year and are looking forward to more fundraising this year.”

Local charity helps young people gain valuable skills Retired residents from Lynch Close, Mere, recently celebrated Christmas with a meal at The Walnut Tree Inn. Transport was provided by a minibus that was supplied by Seeds for Success, a local youth organisation, and the minibus was driven by local councillor, George Jeans. Seeds4Success is a youth work charity based in Mere, which provides opportunities for personal and social development for young people living in South West Wiltshire. They run open access youth clubs, targeted programmes for those with additional needs and functional skills programmes focusing on literacy and numeracy, helping them develop skills towards employment and giving back to their local communities. A recent project has been collecting ash trees felled because of ash dieback disease and chopping them into logs. These logs will be delivered to those in their communities suffering from fuel poverty.

Residents of Lynch Close enjoy their Christmas lunch at the Walnut Tree Inn. Photo by George Jeans

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Carp a-plenty at Hayes competition Big and Little Hayes Pairs Match Todber Manor A very busy second qualifier in the Todber Big Hayes and Little Hayes £10,000 pairs competition. There were 54 carp caught across the two lakes over the weekend with the biggest coming from Big Hayes weighing 34lb 10oz. There were 4, 30lb + carp landed. Rob Burgess and Karl Palmer stormed into an early lead on Big Hayes banking 10 carp in the first few hours which gave them a solid lead. The next half of the match was a lot quieter for them banking one more carp but that was enough to seal the deal. The fight for the second

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Salisbury Market Report Tuesday December, 21 2021 Barren Cows and Bulls (11) Cows av. 123.35p per kilo Top price beef 139.0p Preston Farms, Preston Candove HSheep (514) Heavyweight lambs Top price £146.50 W G Wrixon & Son, Horton Ewes Top price £124 Sophie Tickner, Alresford Store Cattle (131) Angus x steers 28 m/o £1170 Michael Jenkins, Isle of Wight

Fair and consistent pricing

Angus x steers 20 m/o £1025 E T Farwell & Son, Burton Angus x heifers 21 m/o £1145 V & H Christopher, Manston Charolais x heifers 9 m/o £710 & K Gulliver, Sway Monday Calves and Weaned Calves (65) Charolais x bulls to £295 R F Percy, Wareham British Blue x bulls to £290 R G Curtis, East Knoyle Angus x bulls to £270 Peckons Hill Farms Ltd, Ludwell Hereford x bulls to £195 Higher Park Dairy Ltd, Mere Fleckvieh bulls to £275 MP & MA Hannam & Son, Stalbridge. Angus x heifers to £190 J T Gould & Son, West Stour. British Blue x heifers to £185 DRR Stranger & Sons Ltd, West Orchard. Hereford x heifers to £165 A G Hammond, East Knoyle and A G Lambert & Partners, Stockbridge

JDG Structural Steel Ltd Steel frame buildings for agricultural, industrial and equestrian enterprises Pre-cast concrete wallings panels supplied and erected Roller shutter doors supplied and fitted All steel frames are designed, fabricated & erected to conform to current CE markings

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Skips/HAIB lorry available for onsite collection Tel 01258 860 166 or 07974 822 243

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Call to dairy farmers to have your say When I graduated from Bristol University in 2009, I collected my degree certificate with a sense of pride, achievement, and relief, as it felt like the years of hard work and study had paid off. Further to this, a second ceremony followed, whereby all newly graduated vets were welcomed to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). In the UK vets can only practice if they have been granted admission to the membership. And before signing the register every veterinary surgeon must make a declaration upon admission which acknowledges the serious responsibilities we commit to uphold. Whilst our farm clients do not have to take such a formal oath, they do have to conform to standards set

by overseeing bodies such as Red Tractor. So, farmers conduct their work based around very similar ethics to ours. With farmers and vets alike our work with animals is certainly not just a job, it is a lifestyle choice, with animal welfare at the heart of it. There is a common misconception that a herd of hundreds of animals are not cared for as well as perhaps one or two individuals. However, this is not the case. I go to large dairies where the farm staff know all the individual cows, even when they own hundreds. Knowing the cows this well helps with early detection should a problem arise. Farmers monitor for and treat painful conditions such as lameness and mastitis. Fertility, mobility, and mortality data

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is also reviewed frequently in case a problem should occur, so it can be treated and resolved quickly. Farmers of the UK can proudly say they produce food to the highest welfare standards and as an industry we continue to strive to ensure this benchmark is maintained. However, the way this is measured across the dairy industry continues to be discussed. Therefore, at Friars Moor we are supporting a survey looking into this. It is being championed by XLVets and has been organised by VetSalus. We are hoping to help gather dairy farmer’s opinions on health, welfare and farm assurance and want to know what data

and measurements you use, how useful these are and what parameters are good indicators of this. You can find the survey via the following link: https:// docs.google.com/forms/d/ e/1FAIpQLScM_R7P3zfP QYRtH20MW8vX12mtt93 q8n1xw0xx3CWaK-909g/ viewform. You can also find more information on our social media posts or our website. We know that welfare is a priority for our farmer’s, but the industry needs their experience and knowledge to help shape how this important area is assessed.

By Alice Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS Friars Moor Livestock Health

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Independent veterinary services for livestock in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire Collection points for livestock medicines and supplies at Sherborne, Sturminster Newton, Blandford and Shaftesbury Please call the office on 01258 472314

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Mob: 07966 244536 Hydraulic Hose Specialists and Stockists to the Agriculture, Forestry, Automotive and Transport Industry Pneumatic fittings Quick release couplings Air brake fittings Pressure wash hoses + lances Hose clamps Up to 1 ½ “Hose stocked Hydraulic Hoses Variation of oils Mobile service available

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To receive top price for all barren cows. Brookfield Livestock Marketing Limited. Payment on the day of purchase. Haulage arranged

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Recruitment Tractor-driver wanted temporary part-time. yard-work. dairy-farm Pulham. 07825489592 Full-time Gardener/maintenance person required to carry out work in private gardens & on commercial sites. Experience preferred. Please contact Mike at Greenman Solutions Ltd on 07738824952 for more information.

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The new Blackmore Vale is looking for a motivated team player to work with us in our Classified department.

RELIEF ON-CALL WARDEN REQUIRED at Hays

This is a varied role and includes talking to our lovely customers, understanding their needs and booking their adverts. You’ll also be involved in taking payments, proofing adverts, liaising with the mad and friendly bunch of sales reps. This is a great job based in our Wincanton office working Monday to Friday from 9am until 5.30pm. Salary starts at £19,000 per year, depending on experience. Please send your CV to debi.thorne@icloud.com in the first instance and interviews will be conducted at our Head Office in Wincanton.

Park Retirement Apartments, Shaftesbury. Join our dedicated team to cover sickness & holidays to help support our lovely residents. For details on the Role/ Hours & pay please contact: Carolyn Eastlake on: 01747 830349 or email: hays.park@googlemail.com.

FULL TIME STOCKPERSON REQUIRED FOR PEDIGREE HERD

We are looking for an experienced stockperson for are pedigree spring calving high health status herd. WE start calving end of February. Although this is a permanent position a short term contract would be considered for the right candidate. Please email ruth@mereparkfarm.co.uk

Closing date Friday 28th January.

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tĞ ĂƌĞ Ă ƐŵĂůů͕ ƚƌĂĚŝƚŝŽŶĂů ďƵƚ ǀĞƌǇ We are a small, traditional but very modern practice ŵŽĚĞƌŶ ƉƌĂĐƚŝĐĞ ŽĨĨĞƌŝŶŐ Ă ŚŝŐŚ ƐƚĂŶĚĂƌĚ ŽĨ ĐůŝŶŝĐĂů ĐĂƌĞ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ offering a high standard of clinical care Ă ĨƌŝĞŶĚůǇ ĂƚŵŽƐƉŚĞƌĞ – ǁĞ ĂƌĞ ůŽŽŬŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƌĞĐƌƵŝƚ ƚŚĞ ĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ within a friendly atmosphere – we are looking to recruit ƚŽ ũŽŝŶ ŽƵƌ ƚĞĂŵ the following to join our team: WƌĞƐĐƌŝďŝŶŐ EƵƌƐĞ WƌĂĐƚŝƚŝŽŶĞƌ ;ĨƌŽŵ Ɖƌŝů ϮϬϮϮͿ Prescribing Nurse Practitioner (from April 2022) WĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚ WĂƌƚͲdŝŵĞ ;tĞĚŶĞƐĚĂǇ Θ &ƌŝĚĂǇͿ Permanent Part-Time (Wednesday & Friday) Z'E ƋƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ RGN qualification Ɛ Ă EƵƌƐĞ WƌĂĐƚŝƚŝŽŶĞƌ͕ ǇŽƵΖůů ƐĞĞ͕ ƚƌĞĂƚ ĂŶĚ ĚŝƐĐŚĂƌŐĞ ƉĂƚŝĞŶƚƐ As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll see, treat and discharge patients of all ages, either over the phone, ŽĨ Ăůů ĂŐĞƐ͕ ĞŝƚŚĞƌ ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ƉŚŽŶĞ ǀŝĂ ǀŝĚĞŽ ĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƚŝŽŶ Žƌ via video ĨĂĐĞͲƚŽͲĨĂĐĞ͘ consultation or face-to-face. You’ll be responsible for applying clinical reasoning to assess, You’ll be ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ĂƉƉůǇŝŶŐ ĐůŝŶŝĐĂů ƌĞĂƐŽŶŝŶŐ ƚŽ ĂƐƐĞƐƐ͕ diagnose, and prescribe where appropriate. ĚŝĂŐŶŽƐĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƉƌĞƐĐƌŝďĞ ǁŚĞƌĞ ĂƉƉƌŽƉƌŝĂƚĞ͘ Pay dependant on qualifications and experience. WĂǇ ĚĞƉĞŶĚĂŶƚ ŽŶ ƋƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ Closing date Friday 21st January 2022 ůŽƐŝŶŐ ĚĂƚĞ &ƌŝĚĂǇ ϮϭƐƚ :ĂŶƵĂƌǇ ϮϬϮϮ Administrator (approx. 24 hrs per week) to start asap. ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŽƌ ;ĂƉƉƌŽǆ͘ Ϯϰ ŚƌƐ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬͿ ƚŽ ƐƚĂƌƚ ĂƐĂƉ tĞ ĂƌĞ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ ĂŶ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂů ƚŽ ũŽŝŶ ŽƵƌ ĨƌŝĞŶĚůǇ ƚĞĂŵ ŽĨ We are seeking an individual to join our friendly team ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŽƌƐ͘ of Administrators. The successful candidate will need to be confident, dŚĞ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ǁŝůů ŶĞĞĚ ƚŽ ďĞ ĐŽŶĨŝĚĞŶƚ͕ ĐĂƉĂďůĞ ŽĨ capable of working within the team ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƚĞĂŵ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ŝŶĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶƚůǇ͘ as well as working independently. 'ŽŽĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵƉƵƚĞƌ ƐŬŝůůƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ͘ Good communication and computer skills required. DƵƐƚ ďĞ ĨůĞǆŝďůĞ ƚŽ ĐŽǀĞƌ ŚŽůŝĚĂǇƐ ĞƚĐ͘ ǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ƉƌĞĨĞƌƌĞĚ Must be flexible to cover holidays etc. ŚŽǁĞǀĞƌ ŝŶͲŚŽƵƐĞ ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŐŝǀĞŶ͘ Experience preferred however in-house training will be given. ůŽƐŝŶŐ ĚĂƚĞ &ƌŝĚĂǇ ϭϰƚŚ :ĂŶƵĂƌǇ ϮϬϮϮ Closing date Friday 14th January 2022 &Žƌ ďŽƚŚ ƉŽƐŝƚŝŽŶƐ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ ƚŚĞ ƐƵƌŐĞƌǇ ŽŶ Ϭϭϵϯϱ For both positions please contact the surgery ϴϭϮϲϯϯ Žƌ ĞŵĂŝů ĂƉƉůĞƐŵĞĚĐĞŶƚƌĞΛŶŚƐ͘ŶĞƚ ƚŽ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ ĂŶ on 01935 812633 or email applesmedcentre@nhs.net ƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ &Žƌŵ Θ :Žď ĞƐĐƌŝƉƚŝŽŶ to request an Application Form & Job Description

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Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School

Independent andForm Day School NurseryBoarding Prep Senior Sixth The Society for Pupils aged of4 Heads/CISC -18 GSA/CISC

Exam Invigilators Driver Required TIME, TERM TIME ONLY We are PART seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals with good communication skills to work as exam invigilators on a casual basis to We are seeking to appoint School Minibus Driver to start supervise students taking school aexaminations. at the end of August 2018. The role entails driving the

School vehicles designated routes children in Experience is not on required as training willcollecting be provided, although the morning in have the afternoon at preapplicants will beand askeddropping to declare off if they invigilated previously elsewhere. arranged points. You will also assist with some basic maintenance and cleaning of the fleet. The primary

The ideal candidate have effective communication skills; qualities soughtwill arebea flexible; genuine commitment to the welfare be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms. and safety of young people. You must hold a valid PCV

Manual, (D or D1) Licence.

The main duties will include conducting examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Hours: School 20 hours per week, Friday, to 0830 Leweston instructions andMonday playing atokey role in0630 upholding the and 1730 to external 1930 Term Time only. Rateprocess. of Pay: £9.69 per examination/assessment integrity of the

hour plus holiday pay.

For further information and to download an application form please visit our website: https://www.leweston.co.uk/information/work-with-us

Closing date for Applications: Friday 21st January Please send your CV with the names of two referees Leweston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to the HR Manager, Leweston School young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring ServiceDT9 check will be required. Leweston, Sherborne, 6EN Leweston is an equal opportunities employer. orAemail: recruitment@leweston.dorset.sch.uk Catholic Foundation which welcomes pupils of all Denominations Leweston School Trust is a registered charity number 295175 www.leweston.co.uk

An enhanced DBS check 2022 New Blackmore Vale, 7th January will be undertaken by the School.

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Carers finally receive the recognition they deserve The pandemic has forced Government to finally recognise the importance of carers. In an unprecedented gesture of support in November the Government announced the Workforce Recruitment and Retention Fund for Adult Social Care for 20212022 and advised that £162.5 million would be available to Local Authorities. Local Authorities were given the responsibility to allocate the funds to frontline carers looking after people in their jurisdiction. Dorset County Council responded swiftly to ensure that frontline care staff received their £150 share of the grant just before Christmas. This recognition highlights the hugely important work that carers do. Now more than ever we need people who can make themselves available to look after those in the community that so desperately

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need care. Many people are looking for help to enable them to continue living at home, where in many cases their loved ones are struggling to look after them on their own. All they need to continue their lives at home is a little extra support from a home care assistant. Additional to those already at home there are many people stuck in hospital because there is simply no support available to look after them if they were to be discharged. In many cases all they need is just an hour or two per day to enable them to go home. At Bramley Home Care we continue to receive calls for help, calls for support that we are not able to give. Although we have had a great response to our previous calls for help, we still need more people. The pandemic has highlighted the need and the importance of carers, the Government has recognised this with the grant to help our sector employ, train and retain staff. As additional proof of the seriousness of the need for carers the Government has also added Senior Carers to the list of professionals that we can attract from overseas. The current situation and the recognition from Government has raised the appreciation of the great people who are our carers and helped turn, what used to be seen as a low paid job, into a career.

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Recruitment At Bramley Home Care we fully embrace this and provide our staff with all the support and training they need to enable them to look after those in our community who need them. Wages are no longer set by the minimum wage but reflect the importance of the profession. This has led to an upward pressure on the cost of care, which is something we, as a community must accept if we are to remunerate those kind and caring people who go out, 7 days a week, day and night, in all weather to provide the care that people need now and to those of us that may need it in the future. Over the years Bramley Home Care has gone from strength to strength. Our success is based upon our philosophy that we care first and foremost for our carers, which in turn, allows us to provide the professional and reliable care that our customers have come to expect from us. We ensure that our carers get the training and ongoing support they need. We also ensure they get the (paid) travel time that they need to get to each customer on time and without having to rush. We also ensure that the timings stated within the agreed care plan are realistic, so that they have sufficient time to carry out the duties with the care and diligence that is required from a professional care worker. Although home care by its very nature is a lone working profession, carers at Bramley Home Care are very much part of a team. They remain in constant communication via our online apps and the many staff

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Recruitment Base: Sherborne & Shaftesbury Post: Health Care Assistants Hours: Full & Part Time Salary: Agenda for Change We are seeking enthusiastic and hardworking Band 2 Health Care Assistants to join our friendly dedicated Ward teams in Sherborne & Shaftesbury Community Hospitals. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our friendly team of nursing staff. We are looking to recruit full time & Part time Assistants to be part of our already outstanding team of HCAs, who are extremely supportive and provide excellent care to patients. Even if you do not have experience of NHS, if you are passionate about caring for people please contact us. The role of the Healthcare Assistant involves dealing with personal care of patients, dealing with activities of daily leaving, participating with therapy team to promote rehabilitation of patients. You will be required to: Assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers. Assist the multidisciplinary team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge Participate in providing a range of therapeutic activities for patients. Applications are invited from individuals who can demonstrate a professional attitude to work, a high standard of communication skills, a caring and compassionate approach and a commitment to team working. . Previous experience of volunteering or working within a health or care setting would be helpful, but not essential . A certificate in care would be helpful or the willingness to work towards it. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) + Adults' Barred List check. To apply, please visit https://www.jobs.nhs.uk and search for vacancy reference 152-Z004.21A For further information please contact Jayne Simpson 01747 475226 jayne.simpson3@nhs.net

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Recruitment GILLINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL

We are looking for a highly motivated Temporary Administrator to work 37 hours per week (hours by arrangement) on a three-month contract.

Salary Grade SPC 12: £11.53 per hour Closing date for applications: Friday, 14th January 2022. Application forms are available at www.gillinghamdorset-tc.gov.uk/recruitment For Further information telephone: 01747 823588 Or email: GTC@gillinghamdorset-tc.gov.uk

Drivers Urgently Required Full and part time. PAYE, 4 weeks paid holiday, pension scheme, good pay rates(salary). Car supplied, fuel and maintained. Details 07813 209841 Wanted for two grandsons aged 8 and 7. Saturday morning tuition in the basic skills. ( Wincanton) : 01963 33580 or 07974743512 Our carers are our best asset. Join our team today! It has been our mission for over 21 years to deliver top class care to our clients across the south of England. We offer competitive rates of pay, training and bonuses alongside 24/7 support from our nurse-led management team. Are you an experienced live-in carer who would like to work for a high quality, CQC regulated care company with a supportive and friendly team around you? If so, contact OxleyCare on 01980 846690 admin@oxleycare.co.uk

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Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School

Independent andForm Day School NurseryBoarding Prep Senior Sixth The Society for Pupils aged of4 Heads/CISC -18 GSA/CISC

Driver Required

Full time Early Years/Nursery Practitioner

Sandroyd

ONLY Leweston PART School is TIME, seeking anTERM enthusiasticTIME and committed Early Years Practitioner to join our thriving Nursery, which offers high quality We are and seeking to appoint School Minibus Driver start childcare education. We offerahighly competitive rates of pay,to £23,388 at the end of August 2018. The role entails driving the per annum and generous holiday allocations (5 weeks plus the period between New Year) inroutes additioncollecting to a package of benefits SchoolChristmas vehicles and on designated children in including deliciousand meals for staff, use leisure and discounts the morning dropping offofin the facilities afternoon at preon childcare. points. You will also assist with some basic arranged maintenance and cleaning of the fleet. The primary

Working within our friendly and professional team, this is an opportunity welfare qualities soughtpractitioner are a genuine thestimulating for a well-qualified to help commitment create a nurturingtoand and safetyforofchildren youngaged people. You The must a valid PCVa environment 0 - 4 years. idealhold candidate will have Manual, (Dknowledge or D1) Licence. good working of the EYFS, strong communication skills and a passion to be an exceptional Early Years Educator. We are committed the professional our staff and there will be opportunities for Hours: 20development hours per of week, Monday to Friday, 0630 to 0830 progression. and 1730 to 1930 Term Time only. Rate of Pay: £9.69 per

hour plus holiday pay.

Applicants should be qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, experience of working in a similar role is desirable. This is a full timeyour role working 40 hours per week.ofHours work are Please send CV with the names two of referees between 7.30am and 6.15pm, Monday – Friday, in accordance with the to the HR Manager, Leweston School duty shift rota.

Leweston, Sherborne, DT9 6EN

Foror further information and to download an application form please email: recruitment@leweston.dorset.sch.uk visit our website: https://www.leweston.co.uk/information/work-with-us www.leweston.co.uk Closing date for Applications: 19 January 2022 AnInterviews: enhanced DBS check 24 January 2022

will be undertaken by the School. Closing date: 15th August 2017

Leweston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Leweston is an equal opportunities employer. A CatholictoFoundation welcomes Denominations Leweston is committed safeguardingwhich and promoting thepupils welfareofofall children and young people and expects all staff to share thisSchool commitment. Anaenhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be Leweston Trust is registered charity number 295175 required. A Catholic Foundation which welcomes pupils of all Denominations Leweston School Trust is a registered charity number 295175

New Blackmore Vale, 7th January 2022

Co-ed Boarding and Day Prep and Pre-Prep School

Part Time School Administrator Required January/February

A cheerful, energetic and hardworking individual is required to be part of the School’s administration team. 25 hours a week, with generous holidays. Meals provided during working hours (during term time). For further details, please contact: Chris Stewart, Sandroyd, Rushmore, Tollard Royal, Nr Salisbury SP5 5QD Tel: 01725 516329 bursar@sandroyd.com www.sandroyd.org Closing date Friday 14 January Interviews the following week Sandroyd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves contact with children and is classed as “regulated activity” by the UK government. As such, a number of mandated pre-employment checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken to ensure that the successful candidate is suitable for work with children. Additionally, suitability for work with children will be assessed by taking up appropriate references and at interview. Finally, candidates should be aware that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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Initially contacting our Sales manager Martyn Harvey – and persuading him you’re the right candidate for the job 01747 820960 – including emailing a CV to mharvey@mailandprint.co.uk

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CHARLTON MUSGROVE PARISH COUNCIL are seeking a PARISH CLERK & RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER part time 20 hours per month (mostly home-based with occasional meetings in the Parish) to commence in the New Year. This is an interesting and varied position; a computer and printer will be supplied. Experience preferred but not essential as training will be available. Excellent literacy, numeracy, communication and IT skills required. Salary will reflect level of experience and relevant qualifications. An information pack and application form can be obtained by emailing clerk@charltonmusgrovepc.org.uk. Closing date: 31st January 2022

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Property From January 15 2022, 2 bedroom or could convert to bedroom ,lounge annex with shower and toilet to let to very tidy, clean, nice ,honest employed person annex has lockable door & joins open plan kitchen /dining room. Full use of lounge, TV, kitchen etc. Large garden/driveway with parking, all bills included. Cost £600 p/m Dancing Lane, Wincanton Call Gary 07970 651750

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