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Young explorers took to the streets of Wimborne Model Town during a special half-term event to bring the attraction’s 70th season to a close. During the holiday, the town hosted a special quiz around the miniature buildings, with families taking advantage of the mild weather to experience the vintage model world, as well as additional attractions including crazy golf and the new model of the model town.
Spokesman Greg Hoar said:“It’s been a terrific
season with attendance levels pushed upwards with the development of our new 1/100 scale mini-diorama.
“The volunteer force has done a great job to ensure our visitors have had an enjoyable time.”
Extra help is always needed over the winter months to refurbish the miniature shops and windows.
Anyone who would like to help is asked to contact manager Nick Clarkon 01202 881924.
Crime in Dorset rose by less than half the national average in the year ending June 2022, according to new figures.
The Office for National Statistics data shows the number of estimated crimes compared to the previous year - when much of the country was still experiencing restrictive rules due to the Pandemic - rose by five per cent.
The largest increases were in sexual offences (22%) and theft from the person (22%), followed by robbery (14%) and miscellaneous crime (14%).
Areas where crime fell included bicycle theft (-21%) and nonresidential burglary (-18%).
The figures mean Dorset is ranked the sixth safest area in England and Wales where the national average increase was 12.5 per cent.
David Sidwick, Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset, said the modest increase was predicted due to the restrictions in place during the previous year.
The Allendale Centre Wimborne was comfortably full when more than 100 players attended the Wimborne and Ferndown Lions first quiz at the Allendale since April 2021.
The questions this time were quite varied, some tough, but with one or two soft ones to ease the brain pressure.
In the end, there was a dead heat between Marion and Her Helpers tied with the Sod All Stars.
The deciding question was ‘How high is the Wimborne Minster tower?’ (it is 95 feet), and Marion’s team won with the closest answer. You can contact the Lions on 08458 335828.
Ferndown Community Christmas Fayre in aid of Mission Santa Sacks 2022 takes place on Saturday, November 19.
From 1.30pm-5.30pm, there’ll be hot drinks and snacks, homemade cakes, craft and games stall, a raffle and a story-time with Santa, which must be prebooked.
More info at ferndown communitysupport.org.
After an interruption due to covid, the Marie Curie group covering Fordingbridge area is bringing back its annual ploughman’s quiz night on November 25, in St.Mary’s Church Hall. For tickets, email randffundraisinggroup. mariecurie@yahoo.co.uk.
The next meeting of Wimborne Minster WI is on December 5 at 10.00am at St Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewen’s Lane when thyere will be a talk by Bonnie Sartin of the Yetties on Smugglers. He will also sing some Christmas songs. For further information call Jill Haywood 01202 888194.
More than three kilometres of the new sustainable travel bike route along Queen Anne Drive and Magna Road in north Poole have been completed. Cyclists can now travel from the junction of Queen Anne Drive and Gravel Hill all the way to Knighton Lane at the western entrance to Bearwood.
BCP Council said the improvements, which include Toucan crossings and light-controlled crossings at Canford Magna junction, have made it safer for cyclists and walkers.
There will now be a break in work until next spring, to allow Taylor Wimpey to undertake improvements at the junction between Magna Road and Knighton Lane.
BCP Council will pay an extra £250 per month to hosts of Ukrainian refugees for six months. The uplift is an addition to the Government’s £350 per month accommodation thank-you payments.
Portfolio holder for people and homes, Karen Rampton, said: “We have 273 host households in the BCP area, and 183 are now hosting Ukrainian guests. We’ve seen a heart-warming response from local residents to the desperate need of Ukrainian people fleeing war, so I am pleased to announce this extra support.”
A goodwill £50 supermarket voucher will also be issued to all sponsors at Christmas and, if needed, a £1,000 winter payment can be applied for, processed on a case-by-case basis. Other measures include free use of Beryl bikes in BCP area and free 30-day bus passes.
As a result, many people joined in Ferndown and Dorset County Poppy Launch last Saturday in Ferndown.
Bournemouth Youth Marching Band and Cadets marched to the Barrington Centre for the service.
Pictured right is Lord Lieutenant Angus Campbell making a donation, watched by the Mayor of Ferndown Lawrence Wilson Report and Pictures: TOM SCRASE
Around 30 charities and organisations have answered Wimborne in Bloom’s call to come together under one roof for a Grand Charities Fair which will take place on Saturday, November 12, between 10.00am
and 3.00pm in the Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, writes Anthony Oliver
Each charity/organisation has been allocated a six-foot table from which they can either publicise themselves
or raise money for their own group. It should prove a useful opportunity to do both - especially so as we approach the Christmas period.
Entrance will be free courtesy Wimborne in Bloom.
Wimborne mayor Carol Butter was joined by Michael Tomlinson, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, to plant the sixth tree of a series of 12 that are planned.
The Wimborne Tree Trail is a part of the ‘Queen’s Canopy’ initiative celebrating our late Queen’s jubilee and aims to provide an interesting series of unusual trees around the town provided by Wimborne Minster Town Council, that will make for an entertaining walk and cycle trip for visitors and residents.
Wimborne’s Waitrose offered to allow two trees to be planted in their grounds and this planting of a Ginkgo Biloba will contribute to the increased tree cover planned for the area. Mr Tomlinson said he was honoured to attend.
He added: “As part of Her Late Majesty’s jubilee, it is so fitting and I was delighted to be there supporting Wimborne Town Council in this excellent project.
“It is a fitting and lasting celebration and memorial.
“As the last Vice Chamberlain to Her Majesty I was particularly honoured to have been asked by the Mayor of Wimborne to plant the tree with her, a fitting and lasting commemoration.”
As an alternative to Hallowe’en, the importance of light was celebrated.
The afternoon included songs, activities and finished with tea.
The importance of volunteers and generous souls throughout our communities can never be underestimated, particularly in the current maelstrom of difficult issues affecting so many.
One of the most impactful factors, of course, is the sustained rise of the cost of living, the consequences of which, while numerous, are most markedly seen in an increased need for food banks.
In recognition of World Food Day, which commemorates the founding of the United Nations Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945, members of the Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club visited the team at the Fordingbridge Food Bank Distribution Centre to see how they’re helping to combat hunger at a local level. Patricia and David from the United Reform Church run the bank in line with the FAO’s ethos to create a world without hunger, poverty, and malnutrition and to raise funds to meet gaps in the food supply chain. It’s part of a vital part of a network of food distribution centres that include Ringwood, Verwood and Ferndown, all served by a central Ringwood warehouse.
Manned by a cheery band of volunteers who work in tandem with Citizens Advice, they welcome and offer help to local folk. Visitors are greeted with a smile,
enthusiasm and empathy by helpers who take time to listen. They assess immediate needs and meet them with suitable packs; where possible, they offer guidance or help to the neediest over a cuppa.
Referral is now by an electronic system and the ‘banks’ are open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12.30 pm with no appointments necessary.
Lions Club vice-president Stephen Sherring said: “Everyone should have enough to feed their family and it is humbling to know that
volunteers make themselves available to assist with such a worthy cause.
“Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club is a keen supporter of Ringwood Food Bank and of all of its distribution centres and will be helping in their forthcoming Tesco Food Collection, scheduled for the start of December.”
Please donate what you can in your local store.
To find out more, call 01425 600134 or email info@ringwood.foodbank.org.uk.
It’s proving difficult to find a home for a family currently stuck in a hotel in Bournemouth.
Peace Haven: Homes for Refugees is a community group which has raised enough cash to pay a year ’s rent on two properties for families fleeing war and persecution. We have managed to find a place for a Ukrainian family. But finding a property for the other family is proving problematic.
They had to escape Afghanistan when the Taliban took over because their lives were in danger – they had helped British troops.
We feel that as Brits we owe these families because they risked their lives for our service men and women. The Government brought them here, but they have been holed up in a hotel for more than a year and it seems no provision has been made for them to move on and get settled.
Our aim is to give this family a new start in life by paying their rent for a year. They already have refugee status and therefore the right to live, work and rent in the UK. We are working with the relevant agencies who very much support our project.
In spite of house-hunting for weeks and making numerous offers, we always get turned down.
The family comprises a couple, eight-year-old son, two pre-schoolers and a baby. The money has been raised by crowd-funding and people have been so generous. We can pay the market price –and some – but so far we haven’t found any landlords compassionate enough to help a family who are effectively trapped. If anyone can help, please contact Peace Haven on 01202 693837.
Sharen Green WimborneIf you are retired, no longer in full-time employment or now enjoy more free time and fewer family responsibilities; why not join your local u3a group?
Fordingbridge and District u3a, which has over 150 members, is part of a worldwide movement for people to make the most of life by exploring new ideas, skills and interests.
We have over 30 active groups on a wide range of topics from table tennis to walking; architecture to family history.
Or perhaps you would like to learn or brush up on a language skill?
The u3a members share with each other their own knowledge and experience, and so there are no tutors, no exams, just relaxation, interest, fun and friendship. On the third Wednesday of every month from 2.00-4.00 we hold our monthly meeting in the Avonway Community Centre when we invite a guest speaker to amuse,
entertain or inform us about their chosen topic. Everyone is welcome. Free to members, £2 to nonmembers. Stay for a chat and refreshments at the end. Visit our website and come along to our monthly meeting, a friendly greeting guaranteed!
Should you decide to join, the annual membership is £20.
Please visit u3asites.org.uk/ fordingbridge/welcome. Or phone our secretary on 07786 228433.
Jan Briddick Fordingbridge and District u3aThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation bingo night is being held at the Cumberland Hotel on Monday, December 5, raising funds to support local young people. All the bingo books are included in the price and a jacket potato dinner is included for just £18. There are loads of fabulous prizes to be won including a £100 Sainsbury’s voucher and with a ‘Wheelbarrow of Wine’ for the raffle this is definitely going to help to get everyone into the Festive Spirit.
Tickets are selling fast and are available online at jtyaf.org/ events/bingo or phone me on 07792 121645 for more details.
Pete ThorntonTaking the phrase, ‘Put your money where your mouth is’ literally, Vivamente Voices, the awardwinning Wimborne choir, will be doing just that when they perform a joyful and, they hope, triumphant Christmas charity concert in aid of a wonderful local charity.
Over the last two years, the choir’s been supporting Mosaic, the organisation that supports bereaved youngsters, and the singers’ fundraising efforts have reached a total of almost £4,000. Mosaic, based in Blandford, was founded out of necessity in 2007 to bridge a gap in bereavement provision across Dorset.
Prior to this, support was only available from hospices after the death of someone suffering from a long-term illness.
The charity supports younger people who have
lost someone special - a parent, sibling, friend or other family member - and through all causes of death.
This festive concert marks Vivamente Voices’ last for Mosaic and they want it to be unforgettable, so why not embrace the Christmas spirit, buy a ticket and help them reach that magical £4,000 (or more!) target for a charity helping so many children in our communities through some of the toughest of times.
The concert, a variety of uplifting and jolly festive music - with a vibrant guest performance from Witchampton Ukulele Orchestra and a raffle - is on Saturday, December 3, at St Nicholas’ Church, Corfe Mullen, from 7.30pm.
Tickets are £10 from vivamentevoices@gmail. com or 01929 781777.
More information at vivamentevoices.org.uk.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair won’t take place next year, despite this year’s event being hailed a great success.
Organisers of the popular event at Tarrant Hinton, announced the cancellation in a statement, citing ‘significant and spiralling increases’ in costs.
The surprise news comes on the back of the 2022 event which drew thousands of people.
The board of directors said the decision had been made with ‘great sadness and disappointment’ after a ‘thorough review’.
“This has been an extremely difficult decision for us to make,” a spokesman said.
“With the ongoing economic situation, it is not prudent or sensible to hold the show next year and in order to safeguard and preserve the future of the Great Dorset Steam Fair, we believe this to be the right decision to enable us to continue in 2024 and beyond.”
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There was a good turn out for the Animal Blessing Service which took place on Sunday, October 9 in Wimborne Minster writes Diann March
This year there were even three lovely parrots in attendance.
Sarah and Karl Evans, who foster for English Springer Spaniel Welfare, represented and spoke on behalf of the
organisation, and brought along their newly-acquired ‘failed’ rescue springer spaniel called Ben and Jack who they fostered.
You akways have to keep some!
In the photograph from left, are, The Rev’d Nick Wells, Karl Evans with Ben, Sarah Evans, Diann March with Jack and The Rev’d Canon Andrew Roland.
The leader of New Forest District Council has written to the Government to formally express an interest in the area becoming part of the government’s new Investment Zones.
The Government has explained that amongst other measures, the zones will entail a ‘significant acceleration of delivery of additional housing’ with ‘faster and more streamlined consent to grant planning
permission’, although, it says, ‘key planning policies’ will continue to apply.
NFDC is already a partner in the proposed new Solent area Freeport – a designated zone which aims to boost economic activity near ports, with measures including tax exemptions.
Council leader Edward Heron said: “The indication of support from this council as the local planning authority is based on the understanding that the current
level of environmental protection is assured for the future and on the clear and unequivocal understanding that conversion of the Solent Freeport to an Investment Zone will not include a streamlining of planning, deregulation, or a dilution of the environmental protections that are in place. “Should this not be the case, then the council would not support the designation of the Freeport Tax Site within the District as an Investment Zone.”
A gathering of thousands of people for a moving event in aid of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care on October 15 was described as ‘amazing’ by the charity’s fundraising manager, Vicki Gray.
“Our supporters and community are amazing,” she said.
“Despite the unsettled weather conditions, more than 3,000 people came to support our Candles on the Lake event and waited patiently whilst we adapted our method to float the candles safely in the strong winds.”
The free memorial, at The Ark in Poole Park, brought friends and families together to reflect, celebrate and remember the lives of loved ones. By donating money for a candle, they raised funds for the hospice with many supporters adding personal messages to their candles.
Vicki said: “Rockley Watersports released more than 1,000 candles onto the lake, despite the challenging weather, to create a magical display of floating lights.
“In honour of the Late Queen Elizabeth II, the first candle was a purple light that shone on the lake.”
While poignant and, at times, sombre, there was levity, too. Boscombe Salvation Army Band played and there were performances
from Peter’s Community Choir and Rock Choir.
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s Family Support & Bereavement Lead, Jo Sharkey delivered an affecting reading.
“It was a family-orientated evening with lots of children, parents and grandparents remembering loved ones,” said Vicki.
“There’s something very magical about seeing the lights floating in the dark, but more than that, there was a real sense of emotion and community spirit.
“It raised over £8,000 which will go towards funding our Bereavement and Family Support service, and other vital care and support to patients and their families,
from diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, through to end of life and bereavement.”
Many staff from the event’s sponsors, Care South, floated a candle in celebration of a loved one and their head of marketing & PR, Chris Golding said: “Care South were thrilled to support Candles on the Lake, it was a magical event that brought the community together. We were delighted to play a part in helping to make it another huge success.”
The flameless candles were floated safely and collected at the end by volunteers to avoid litter; they’ll be reused for subsequent years.
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The Charterhouse two-day collectors auction includes some stunning militaria from three soldiering generations of a family.
Richard Bromell of Charterhouse said: “Our specialist collector auctions are hugely popular with buyers looking to add to their collections.
“With information widely available from the internet it can be relatively easy and straightforward to research family history and military campaigns which adds a great deal of interest to items.”
The three groups of medals are awarded to the Evatt family, all which were found in a small box when a thatched cottage was being cleared.
The earliest medal is a George III Waterloo medal awarded to Major George Evatt. He served with the
serve at Waterloo, making
this a unique award. It is estimated at £4,000£6,000. This is followed by a Queen Victoria Indian General Service medal.
With a North East Frontier 1891 clasp this was awarded to Corporal B Evatt, Calcutta Volunteer Rifle Corps and is estimated at £200-£400
Moving into the 20th century there is a group of five medals awarded to Lieutenant Colonel J H B Evatt. He was killed in action during the
Battle of El Alemain and the lot includes a condolence slip bearing his name.
This group is estimated at £400-£600.
Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for this December 3 and 4 two-day collectors’ auction with coins, medals, militaria, stamps, model cars, trains and toys.
For valuations, help and advice on these auctions contact Richard Bromell and the team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset on 01935 812277 or via info@ charterhouse-auction.com
The House of Commons debated Covid-19 vaccine safety on October 24.
The debate was prompted by a petition signed by more than 100,000 people calling for a public inquiry into vaccine safety. The petition specifically highlighted the increasing volume of data relating to cardiovascular problems since the vaccine rollout began.
As chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Covid-19, I participated in the debate, drawing attention to the findings of coroners’ inquests across the country that deaths have been caused directly by Covid-19 vaccines.
The APPG is in touch with many of the bereaved and those who continue to suffer the adverse consequences of the vaccine. The Government is engaged in a campaign to encourage more people to have an ‘autumn booster’. In the accompanying leaflet the
Christchurch & East Dorset CHRIS CHOPE MP
UK Health Security Agency concedes that such boosters can give rise to ‘serious side effects’. Cases of inflammation of the heart called myocarditis or pericarditis have been reported very rarely after both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
While it goes on to say that ‘most of the people affected
have felt better and recovered quickly’ it makes no reference to what happens to those who do not recover. Although they may be eligible for the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme and thereby qualify for a £120,000 payout, that scheme requires proof of at least 60% disability caused by the vaccine.
There is no financial help and no specific medical help for those whose disabilities, often life changing, do not meet the 60% threshold. The Government has set up clinics for those with long Covid but has refused to provide specialist medical help for vaccine victims.
Unsurprisingly, the Government’s actions are causing increased vaccine hesitancy among the public at the same time as more and more doctors and health professionals are calling for a complete halt to the vaccination programme because they believe the risks
outweigh the benefits. For those of us who, like me, support vaccination programmes as an important tool in promoting public health, it is essential that the Government is transparent and honest in its public information.
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England went on the radio on the same day as the debate, stating that the boosters were ‘perfectly safe and effective’. He must have known that they are not. Why is the Government not giving any prominence to warnings about the risks of Covid-19 vaccines?
It is not necessary to quantify the risks as we do not even do this for health warnings on cigarette packets.
For example, ‘smoking causes emphysema’ only applies to a minority of smokers. If you want more information, I commend the film ‘Safe and Effective: A Second Opinion’ available on the internet.
It’s becoming increasingly hard to write a political column that is current, considering we file these about a week ahead of publication.
What is there left to say about the Conservatives? It’s like watching a slow-motion car crash, but one during which there is also a competition to see how many clowns can squeeze into the crashing car and pick up a ministerial salary. Who is left to have a go driving it, before it utterly wrecks itself, and the country with it?
Stuck in the boot of this tragic farce is you, dear reader.
Maybe you’re struggling with an increase in your mortgage. Perhaps you can’t afford to put the heating on. Or you’re worried about the security of your pension. We are the hostages in this unfolding calamity.
Well, now it’s Rishi Sunak’s turn to have a go in the driving seat. His cabinet reads like the cast of a pantomimeC-list, discredited has-beens. Take Suella Braverman, who had to resign for disclosing secure, sensitive information. Mere days later, she is reinstated by Sunak in exchange for backing him in the latest leadership contest, and bringing her hard-right disciples with her.
‘Grubby deal’ doesn’t begin to describe the depths some people will steep to, to keep chauffeur cars and privileges. I don’t think there were 24 hours been the foreign secretary James Cleverly backing Boris Johnson’s return, before having to about face when it turned out Johnson did not have the requisite support, and then present Sunak as the messiah. Back to the pantomime - I wonder how Christchurch
MP Christopher Chope is feeling right now? He stuck his neck out to defend Truss’s tax policies as the pound crashed and borrowing costs spiralled. Mr. Chope is so unpopular in his own party (remember when he blocked the members’ bill against upskirting?) that the whips didn’t even send him the memo to stay away from the
media as Truss’s tax U-turns were imminent.
I bet Mr Chope wishes he could erase from the annals of history his column from just the last issue. It must be painful, but let’s remind everyone nonetheless: ‘Few would contest the wisdom of [Liz Truss’s] policy.’
Oh dear... just the global markets who condemned her policy as profoundly incompetent, let alone unwise.
I put it to you, Tory MPs of Dorset, that your party has lost the plot. That even some of you wanted to bring back a proven, unrepentant liar as leader is a case in point. It’s time for a General Election, to bring in a party that is united, has a plan for government, and can restore the UK’s economic and international credibility.
It’s time for a Labour government.
McCarthy Stone’s forthcoming Stour Gate Retirement Living development at Barley Place in Blandford Forum is set to offer a unique brand of living for over 60s who are seeking a fulfilling and independent retirement.
Construction work on the old brewery site is well under way, where, once complete, 45 luxurious one and twobedroom, luxurious, low-maintenance apartments will be available.
The development will also have plenty to offer the most discerning retirees, with stylish fixtures and fittings, including top of the range built-in appliances, set to be in every apartment. A House Manager will oversee the
day-to-day running of the development, with a 24-hour emergency call system providing added peace of mind.
A communal lounge will host regular events, ideal for forging new friendships, and homeowners will also be able to enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens.
Local retirees are now being given the exciting opportunity to find out more about the forthcoming Stour Gate development at an exclusive Discovery Day at the Crown Hotel in West Street, Blandford, which is taking place on
Wednesday, November 30, between 11am and 4pm.
Retirees who attend the event will be able to find out more about the development, look at plans and apartment specifications, as well as discover more about the range of flexible purchasing opportunities which will be available.
Local retirees can also book in to speak to the experienced sales team and ask any questions about living at Stour Gate.
For further information or to book a place at the Discovery Day, call 0800 153 3076 or visit: mccarthystone.co.uk/ stour-gate.
Residents from Colten Care homes have filled more than 100 shoeboxes with gifts for disadvantaged babies and children in Ukraine and Romania this Christmas.
The boxes, which have been packed with soft toys, stationery, warm gloves and mittens, books and toiletries, were handed over to the Rotary Club of Boscombe & Southbourne, which is collecting shoeboxes across the district for distribution this month.
Colten Care’s senior companionship team leader Donia O’Connor said: “We are very proud at Colten Care to have a long-standing relationship with the Rotary and this wonderful scheme.”
Colten homes which have provided shoeboxes this year are Brook View and Amberwood House in Ferndown, Avon Cliff in Bournemouth, Fernhill
in Longham, Kingfishers in New Milton, Linden House, Belmore Lodge and Court Lodge in Lymington, Whitecliffe House in Blandford Forum, Abbey View in
Sherborne, Newstone House in Sturminster Newton, St Catherines View and Abbotts View in Winchester and Canford Chase, The Aldbury and Bourne View in Poole.
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Rotarians David Shires, Leon Warner and Neal Curtis, pictured above, collected all the boxes from Bourne View in Poole.
Codicils are legal documents making alterations to existing Wills. They are separate documents to the corresponding Will and are read alongside it. As such, Wills must be submitted to Probate together with all associated codicils. They should be validly executed in the same way as the original Will. Codicils can cause issues if your executors are unaware tone was made or if it is invalidly signed. Where there are multiple changes, or the change is more complex, using a codicil can cause ambiguity and complications during the administration of the Estate especially if the documents are uncertain or contradict each other. For these reasons we do not recommend the use of codicils. When making a new professional Will, a full review of current financial and personal circumstances is usually undertaken.
All provisions in your existing Will are reviewed and up to date advice regarding any changes in legislation provided.
This advice may have significant implications on your existing Will and is likely to trigger additional changes that you may not otherwise have considered.
As such, when making changes to your Will, it is generally considered best practise to draw up a new Will. Either way, a new document needs to be executed but, with just one document, there is less risk involved.
In addition, you can be confident that your Will has been brought up to date and in line with your current circumstances.
Remember, it is important to review your Will regularly!
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Steeped in three generations of history, Bakhtiyar has long been a respected leader in the Persian and Oriental hand-knotted carpet trade. Headed by internationally renowned carpet expert Masoud Mazaheri-Asadi, he and his son Koroush continue to carve a new path for the industry bringing the historic beauty of Persia to homes around the world.
Spend time with Bakhtiyar’s specialists and you will quickly discover their passion and love for the craftsmanship of the carpets they source. As an authoritative figure within the industry, Masoud is often invited to share his expertise and insider knowledge with media outlets such as the BBC to discuss the ever-changing market. He also advises auction houses, insurance firms and institutions to identify and value Persian rugs and carpets. But we would be remiss to say that is
all we do, we carry out general carpet repairs for clients, whilst also working with many historic organisations to clean and restore carpets, bringing them back to life, in some cases removing 200 year old stains.
At Bakhtiyar we believe that no carpet is ever a lost ruin, beyond repair. As the Persian Poet Rumi once said “where
there is ruin, there is hope for treasure”. Our team of highly skilled cleaners and restorers, based in our London Warehouse, carry out repairs using the traditional knotting methods to fully restore rugs to their former glory, taking wool dated from the same period as the rug, to perfectly match the rest of the piece.
We invite you to join us at our winter exhibition in the beautiful Mintern Barn at Luccombe Farm in Dorset.
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th of November 2022 Open 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. daily
We will be showing a large selection from our extensive stock of hand woven Persian carpets, runners and kelims ranging from antique to modern pieces.
Persian food will be served daily with all proceeds raised being donated to Alzheimer’s charity.
Directions: Approach the exhibition at Luccombe Farm from Winterborne Whitechurch (A354), using the signed
Milton Abbas Road. Ample parking is available and Mintern Barn is wheelchair accessible.
“Where there is ruin, there is hope for treasure.” Rumi
by Lorraine Gibson
The whole of Beaucroft Foundation School gathered to celebrate their new outdoor performance area and enjoyed an exuberant performance by the one and only Krazy Kev. Guests included Linda and Pete Thornton representing the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation and Penny and John Ross from the Louis Ross Foundationboth local charities and great friends of Beaucroft.
Named the Jubilee Stage, it was part funded from a Jubilee Fund made available by the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation. This fund was set up to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and has awarded
£34,000 to six local schools to pay for enrichment projects, all aimed at supporting mental health and wellbeing in children.
The new outdoor performance area will benefit the entire school and will host many events, promoting fun activities like storytelling, shows,
karaoke and the hugely popular, Beaucroft’s Got Talent!
Beaucroft is a Foundation Special School for students between four and 19 who are experiencing learning difficulties, including complex needs, and those with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
To find out more visit www.jtyaf.org.
Hillside First School’s new headteacher has pledged to put children at the heart of everything they do and plans to use its spacious grounds for more outside learning, via a ‘Forest School’ and the creation of new sporting opportunities.
Dave Graves, pictured right, has been working in Dorset schools, both in the classroom and as a senior leader, for 13 years; he was Deputy Head at Parley First School and prior to that, an operations manager at Barclays Bank. The new Verwood school head, who is married to a teacher and has two children, said: “Above all we want the children to be happy, in a nurturing and supportive school environment.
“We want them to believe in themselves,
know that we believe in them too and to have big dreams - with hard work and a good plan anything is possible.
“We want to foster entrepreneurialism, teamwork and collaboration and to give them confidence to present to their class in a way that will help prepare them for the future.”
Of being part of Wimborne Academy Trust he says: “It’s a huge advantage because of the support and the sharing of expertise and experience.
“We’d love parents to come and visit and have a look around.”
Liz West, CEO of the Trust, said: “We’re delighted to have Dave at Hillside.
“He has plenty of experience at teaching and in leadership roles in schools and brings experience from outside the education sector.”
Talbot Village Trust, a local grant giving charity that supports worthy causes in south east Dorset, has donated £10,000 to develop the outside provision for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) children at Winton Primary School.
The donation supported the creation of an ‘Active Zone’ including a large climber, net traverse, stepping logs and a wobbly bridge, that gives children the opportunity to enjoy outdoor play equipment while promoting positive health and wellbeing.
The work also included resurfacing and re-levelling a section of the outdoor area for children in Reception to allow further space for additional equipment and resources to teach the EYFS curriculum.
Laura Nightingale, assistant headteacher at the school, said: “We needed to extend
our outside area and introduce a range of equipment which would stand the test of time and ensure all children could access the outside provision in all seasons and weather conditions.
“Thanks to the Trust, we have been able
to create more space by resurfacing a previously unusable area and installing a variety of high-quality equipment.”
Winton Primary School is a four-form entry school with 120 children per year group from Reception to Year 6.
When sixth-form pupils from Portfield School talk about building bridges, they mean it literally
As well as mastering the likes of overnight camping, al fresco cooking and mapreading while embarking on the school’s first Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, 11 of its sixth formers also managed to construct shelters and a bridge.
Portfield School, owned and run by the charity Autism Unlimited, provides specialist teaching and care to students from four to 19 with autism spectrum disorder diagnoses (ASD).
The DofE scheme required the pupils to meet volunteering, physical challenges and skills objectives; they also had to organise and participate in an expedition and achieve a specifically-set goal.
The school’s Forest School Leader, Damian Brown led the Bronze award group.
“We started our preparation with hikes in Corfe Mullen, Ferndown and Beaulieu,” he says.
“We built shelters and a bridge and read maps and then hiked and camped for our expedition.”
Sixth-form student Robbie Spicer gave an insight into the endeavour: “We started our expedition near Moors Valley Country Park and over two days walked fifteen and a half miles to Upton Country Park in Poole, camping and cooking overnight.
“It was a lot of walking and very hard work,” he admitted, “but it was also fun and I enjoyed learning orienteering.
“I’m looking forward now to moving on to my Silver award and then my Gold. I also enjoyed the volunteering part and helped out as part
of the Portfield School Brew Crew in our mobile coffee bar.”
Damian added: “The DofE scheme is designed to challenge young people.
“Our students have varying abilities and some have different needs, but all have shown real initiative in developing problem-solving skills which helped as they progressed through the scheme.
“These new skills will also help them as they move into work and more responsibility “We are now looking forward to facing the
challenges that the Silver and, eventually, the Gold awards will bring.”
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l The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme was founded in 1956 by the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
l Portfield School was founded in Southbourne in 1971 by parents of autistic children.
l Autism Unlimited provides specialist education, care and support to autistic children and adults.
Now that I have sort of semi-retired, we needed some lunchtime ideas, as sandwiches can get a bit boring.
Martin, who always likes to be creative, found this carbonara recipe.
He uses pancetta, but you could use bacon lardons as long as they are crispy.
We like a quick meal, that we can eat while we watch ‘Bargain Hunt’! See, this is what semi-retired people do!
I don’t like all the ‘hunting bit’ but do like the auctions at the end.
Mind you, some of the stuff that they choose has to be seen to be believed!
The other week, they had this brown and orange mid to late-Seventies tray.
Martin said: ‘I can’t believe anyone would have had one of those’.
I said in a very small voice: ‘I had one when I was married before!’
I think Martin was even more shocked when it made a profit! I wish I had kept it now!
I am convinced that the ‘Expert’ has had a scout around before the contestants get there, as there is so much stuff they could
choose from! And even then, the experts get it wrong!
Anyway, it provides an entertaining backdrop to our lunch!
Ingredients
5L Water
Pinch salt
300g Spaghetti
150g Pancetta
200g Pecorino cheese 4 eggs Pepper Method
Boil the water to cook the pasta in a large
pot, it should be al dente
Cut the pancetta into thin strips
Fry in a large pan over a medium heat
Let the pancetta simmer and crisp up very gently
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl then add to the pancetta
Add the pecorino cheese and lots of pepper before mixing it together really well
Once the pasta has boiled, using a set of tongs, take out from the boiling water and add straight to the pan, making sure small drops of the water mix into the pan too.
Turn off the heat, so the pasta and pancetta stop cooking.
Using the ladle, get a full scoop of pasta water out of the pot and add it to the egg and cheese cream, then mix through well using a fork.
Now, turn the ring back on a low heat, add some pasta water to the pan, pour the cream over the top, then mix it through using your tongs – be gentle, but fast! Let it cook through but don’t let the eggs scramble or you will end up with a frittata!
Keep mixing the cream through until it just starts to thicken, stir it through and then serve.
Deborah MacMillan and I didn’t intend to be olive farmers when we bought a small ruin on a seaside grove on Lesvos Island, Greece to restore as an escape from London. (Deborah is a painter and the widow of choreographer Kenneth MacMillan looking after his ballets with major companies around the world. I was presenting weekly broadcasts for BBC Radio.)
Every parcel of land on Lesvos is planted with olive trees: 11 million they say; we found ourselves with 1400. All pretty tired and the land starved of care. When we set to as good gardeners, the trees responded miraculously, making an excellent oil.
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A Dorset care home brought the circus directly into its garden to help make a wish come true for a resident.
Hilary Timson told staff at Colten Care’s Canford Chase in Poole of her long-held desire to see a show at the big top again. Companionship Team Leader Vicky Day researched the options, saying: “We looked at various ways we could make it happen but we couldn’t immediately find a circus taking place locally that would be accessible for Hilary, so we thought we’d bring circus artists to visit her instead.”
Vicky and colleagues found out about the Poole-based aerial hoop class Secret Circus.
Two instructors there, Chloe Bradwell and Gemma Clark-Nation, a teacher of Dance at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne, were only too pleased to come along and show off their skills at Canford Chase.
The pair performed a show using hoops that proved a real hit with onlookers gathered in the garden.
Hilary said: “It brought back lots of very happy memories of going to the circus with my children.”
To increase interaction for Hilary and the other residents, Chloe and Gemma handed out flash cards detailing specific rolls and spins that the audience could hold up to guide and direct their next moves.
Vicky said: “Everyone had a brilliant time and really enjoyed watching Chloe and Gemma. They put on a beautiful display, performed with skill and finesse, that really wowed residents, especially our lovely Hilary.
“We had great fun with the flashcards, and we sang and danced along with the show as our two wonderful artists performed.”
Vicky added: “Having seen the show by Chloe and Gemma, a number of residents have told us they want them back to perform at other events and celebrations so hopefully we will see them again.”
ancient and somewhat faded wall paintings.
Tarrant Crawford is a small parish so this walk is quite short, less than four miles, but (unless you’re a muggle) you might find up to 10 geocaches along the route.
Park in the lay-by on the B3075, close to where the Tarrant river crosses the road.
Head upstream along the bridleway/track north eastward alongside the pretty stream. You’ll see some old buildings at Tarrant Abbey Farm on your right.
Soon you’ll come to a bridge over the Tarrant.
After crossing it, visit the adjacent 12th-century church, which is always open.
Built in the days before stained glass became fashionable, it has many
There’s no electricity so the organist has to use pedals to pump air.
After leaving the church, head south along a bridleway passing the Abbey and heading uphill, then down to the road, which you cross, and then follow the edge of three fields until the bridleway turns left and heads east to meet the road.
Turn left and head north east, passing Crawford Farm to a junction where there is an ancient cross, restored more than a century ago.
Carry on north east and join a bridleway along a sunken track for half a mile, then at a junction, turn left for half a mile north west, enjoying the views.
The way descends into the valley and meets a bridleway next to the Tarrant. Turn left and head south, downstream, and soon you’ll come back to the church, from where you turn right and head south west back to your car.
A Ferndown care home resident was delighted by a surprise party to celebrate her 100th birthday.
Dorothy ‘Dot’ Brown, a resident at Colten Care’s Amberwood House was the star of the show at the celebration thrown by her family and friends.
Kirsty Richmond-Cole, companionship team leader at Amberwood said: “Dot was looking forward to her birthday, but she had no idea what a grand occasion her family was actually planning. “We had decorated our café with balloons, banners, table confetti and flowers ready for the occasion.
“As the lift doors opened
to the café, out came our beautiful Dot, complete with glossy nails, a perfect perm, dazzling jewels and the biggest smile you’ve ever seen.
“Her family and friends whom she has shared her life with were all there to surprise her and celebrate and her surprised and delighted expression lit up the whole room.”
Dot was showered with gifts and cards.
All of her favourite tunes were playing and old family photos were circling the room.
Kirsty continued: “When Dot’s grandson raised a toast to his incredible nan on her
100th birthday there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.”
A rich fruit birthday cake had been specially created, which was covered in iced daisies, her favourite flowers.
Kirsty added: “She was completely taken aback by everyone coming to celebrate with her but threw herself into the party, enjoying every minute.”
Dot and her family later
joined her fellow residents for a special singalong concert and an emotional Dot thanked everyone for being so kind and making her day so special.
She said: “I can’t quite believe I am celebrating my 100th birthday but I am lucky to have so many friends and family to celebrate it with.”
The autumn drive to boost immunity against COVID -19 is well under way, with thousands of eligible people in Dorset set to receive their booster jabs.
Since the booster programme began in September, more than 22,000 people have received jabs, including some of the most at risk residents who are housebound or live in a care home.
According to the NHS, nearly everyone in Dorset has a vaccination site within a 20mile radius.
In Dorset 450,000 people are eligible -
including: Residents and staff in care homes for older adults, frontline health and social care workers
Adults 50 years and over
Five to 49-year-olds in a clinical risk group
People aged five to 49 who are household contacts of people with immunosuppression
Carers aged 16 - 49.
This winter is first time that the effects of both covid and flu will be in circulation.
For everyone - particularly those most susceptible to serious illness - getting the vaccinations for both viruses will help boost
immunity in the colder months.
Some sites will offer both jabs at the same time, saving two journeys, but if you take up the offer, be sure to cancel if you’re already booked elsewhere (using the same service you used to book it).
Full information on where to get your jab is at dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/covid-19vaccination-service#1a98bfd1.
You can book via the National Booking System, nhs.uk/conditions/coronaviruscovid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/bookcoronavirus-vaccination/ or by calling 119.
Waterloo, an Agincare care home in Three Legged Cross has recently been rated as ‘Good’ following an inspection by independent care watchdog the CQC (Care Quality Commission)the independent healthcare body that regulates social care in England.
The unannounced inspection saw the home classified as ‘Good’ overall and in all key areas (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led).
Inspectors found that residents and staff alike spoke warmly about the positive culture within the home: praising the way the care teams interacted with residents in a kind and considerate manner.
Relatives were keen to highlight the openness of the home, with visits from family and friends always encouraged. Particularly pleased with the report is Waterloo Care Home registered manager
Tammy Maidment who said:
“Everyone at Waterloo was delighted to receive the report.
“On a personal level, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the inspection, the kind comments really do go a long way.
“I cannot thank the whole team enough for what they do on a daily basis to enhance the lives of the people we are entrusted to care for”.
The return of an annual charity award ceremony that recognises stalwarts for their help and commitment was cause for celebration.
Diverse Abilities, the Dorset charity that supports children and adults who are living with disabilities, were delighted to have their Thank You awards back in full swing at Hoburne Park after a covid-forced hiatus. The honours celebrate the extraordinary people connected to the charity, with this year’s winners including Volunteer Of the Year, Pam Harrison ‘for being willing to help all the individuals and employees at The Beehive’, and the award for Staff Team Going Above And Beyond going to the Supported Living On Call Team ‘for dealing with any situation at short notice and handling issues well under pressure’. Twelve of those supported by the charity scooped up awards for achieving something remarkable and Rosie Kennar, director at Hoburne, said: “We’re thrilled to have been able to host this years’ awards and celebrate the wonderful achievements made by the people supported by the charity, the hardworking staff teams, and local organisations who support the charity”.
Charlotte Holdaway, HR manager, added:
“It’s great that the awards have returned. We see the amazing job that our teams across the charity do every day, how committed our volunteers and supporters are and the remarkable achievements
that the people we support accomplish throughout the year.
“These awards are a wonderful way to say thank you and celebrate these extraordinary people.”
diverseabilities.org.uk.
Pam Harrison
Claire Cooper & Emma Payne
Staff Team Going Above & Beyond
Supported Living On Call Team
The 215 Team CEO Award
The Advice Team Outstanding Contribution
Fran Gibson
Avril Gillingham
Jo McDonald
Jen Stirling
Bernice Herbert
Trish Gregory
Christine Mitchell
Individual We Support Who’s Achieved
Andrew Corbin
Nicky Crothers
Joseph Dunbar
As we all know, neck pain can be really debilitating and affect everyday activities such as gardening, working, and driving. Neck pain is also very difficult to ignore and can affect our mood and energy levels. What are the causes of neck pain and what can be done to help?
One of the most common causes of neck pain; the facet joints are the joints that sit between each vertebra. When they are restricted (by common everyday activities such as work and posture) they cause localised inflammation that can impinge the cervical nerves. This can even cause headaches or arm pain. This type of condition can affect young and older people.
Known as ‘wear and tear’, DJD is a common condition to affect the neck especially as we get older. Our heads weigh about the weight of a bowling ball, so when they are slightly forward on the shoulders, they cause increased pressure through the joints of the neck. This increased pressure causes the body to lay down extra bone to scaffold and protect the joints, this is what causes wear and tear. The extra bone means the joints don’t move as easily and the lack
of circulation of joint fluid means they can feel stiff and sore.
You’ve probably heard of a slipped disc in the lower back, but did you know you can get them in your neck too? The disc is the material that sits between the vertebra to act as a shock absorber and allow movement through the spine.
The inner part of the disc can sometimes be pushed out of the outer part of the disc, which is what we call a ‘slipped disc’.
The inner material causes high amounts of inflammation by the nerve which can then cause high levels of pain, headaches and/or arm pain.
This condition isn’t as common but can be very painful and debilitating.
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A whiplash injury is described as a rapid flexion and extension injury of the neck. This sudden force causes trauma to the large muscles around the neck. In response to this the muscles go into spasm and in more severe causes can experience tears through the muscle fibres. The pain in whiplash often goes from very acutely painful to then settle to be stiff and sore and headache producing.
Chiropractic is a very effective option for helping with all the conditions mentioned above. After a thorough assessment your chiropractor can diagnose your condition and put together a care plan to reduce your pain, improve your movement and prevent the pain returning. Our methods of care for neck pain include adjustments, mobilisation, gentle traction, soft tissue work, stretches, and dry needling.
Your diagnosis will determine what methods of care we use (for example, mobilisation is very effective for wear and tear).
Neck pain can affect our everyday lives while it doesn’t have to... give us a call or drop us an email to see how we can help you!
Team members and residents at Care South’s Queensmead at Castle Dene care home in Bournemouth hosted a coffee morning to raise awareness and money for Macmillan Cancer Support, helping to raise money for vital cancer services, research and campaigns to achieve better cancer care, and support the cancer workforce.
The home was joined by the mayor and mayoress, Bob and June Lawton.
Staff and relatives generously baked and donated an array of scrumptious goods for the coffee morning, and residents also got involved by baking fairy cakes and
limiting illnesses to live their precious lives well.
Lesley Wheal, activities organiser at Queensmead said: “The coffee morning was a great success, and it was lovely to have the mayor and mayoress in attendance for such a worthy cause. “Everyone had so much fun baking the cakes and of course eating them too.”
Queensmead care home offers residential, dementia and respite care in a homely and welcoming setting, and is owned and operated by Care South, a not-for-profit charity and leading provider of residential and home care in the south of England.
Most people wouldn’t think twice about going out for a cup of coffee by themselves. But some people, says Judi Runciman, of Wimborne Befriending Service, find even that simple act a hard thing to do.
“I asked one lady who wanted to use our service if she went out much and she said no, she felt she couldn’t even have a cup of coffee on her own, because she thought everyone would be looking at her,” says Judi.
“I thought that was really sad.”
On the other hand, it perfectly explains why people seek the help of Wimborne Befrienders which she co-ordinates, under the auspices of the Royal Voluntary Service. The service covers the BH21 postcode and puts lonely people over the age of 50 in touch with people who can offer friendship and a natter, over a cup of tea or coffee, for around two hours a week.
“We’re not carers and we’re not cleaners either,” says Judi.
“We’re there to enjoy a cup of something and a chat, or maybe a trip to the shops together, or even for a walk and a coffee out.”
Befrienders sometimes play Scrabble or cards with the person they are visiting, do crosswords or watch favourite shows on the TV – anything which provides companionship and conversation.
On occasion, they accompany people to hospital appointments or to the dentist. There is no pay but Judi likes to put on an afternoon tea and a lunch get-together for the befrienders twice a year.
Predominantly, the befrienders are women, she says. She interviews them about the expectations of the voluntary role and then tries to match them with a client – who is also interviewed so she can help find the best match.
Befrienders have to fill in a form as well as undergo a DBS check, which the RVS pays for. If all is well, they receive their badge and identity and she then arranges a
meeting between the client and befriender.
“When I chat to the prospective client it takes about two hours and you usually hear their life story,” she says. Judi asks why they want help from the befriending service, and if there is anything they don’t want to talk about or be asked about. These conversations have led her to form the view that loneliness is an increasing factor in some people’s lives. “I’m always amazed by how many seem to have no connection to their family, even if they have children,” she says. She’s also surprised that for most clients, loneliness is a bigger worry than, say, the cost of living.
“Some feel unable to go out because of a trauma, which has left them feeling vulnerable. Others have perhaps lost a partner and miss the company of another person.”
She believes Covid has exacerbated this situation, with many social clubs and events being cancelled during the epidemic not starting up again afterwards.
“It’s left a gap in many people’s lives,” she explains.
She currently has 32 volunteers but always needs more, because not everyone who expresses an interest decides to commit to becoming a befriender. Currently there are four clients hoping to be matched with a new friend and new clients are referred all the time.
The value of such a relationship speaks for itself.
“I remember talking to one lady on the phone who sounded really down; she was talking about not feeling well and within about 15 minutes of chatting, her voice changed and she was laughing about things,” says Judi.
If you’d like to find out more, contact: 07717 748730 or direct message Judi on Facebook Messenger.
Hannah Hobbs-Chell is a horticulturist and garden designer/consultant. If you have a question for her, email:hannah. hobbschell@outlook. com including a picture if relevant
It’s unseasonably warm at the moment, and many things (including lawns!) are still growing.
Despite the warmth, we have had considerable rain, and the soil is now pretty damp again. This warm, moist soil means it’s still ideal conditions to move, divide and plant new specimens in our gardens. But what else will we be getting up to this month?
Rose care
Prune bush and shrub roses back by half this month. Doing so prevents wind rock - when the strong winds of winter hammer the tall stems of roses and cause the plant to rock and the roots to loosen their grip in the soil. This stresses the plant, and can snap and tear roots leading to dieback and sometimes death. Roses have weak roots by rule, hence their particular propensity to wind rock. Clear leaves and make free mulch!
As leaves fall, gather them up (especially from pathways and drives where they can be a slip hazard if wet, and from lawns where they smother the grass and can cause patches of dieback and grass loss). These leaves, however, are
like autumn gold, not to be discarded if possible!
Just think about all that natural and free nutrition and organic matter contained in those leaves (lots of minerals and carbon). Nature is clever, whilst plants withdraw the sugars from leaves in autumn to conserve, the quickest and best way for them to get the other nutrition contained in the leaves is to put the leaves at the base of the plant to allow them to act as a mulch and a root feed as they decompose. Leaves will also provide food for the microrhizal fungi and insects which break them down and deliver their nutrients to plants in a very happy symbiotic relationship. So those leaves you gather – put them in a compost bag with a few holes in it, leave it for six months to a year to decompose a bit, and then spread this wonder mixture on your borders as mulch. Start a few indoor bulbs Now is the perfect time to start a few bulbs for indoor colour and scent, and you can stagger the planting to provide a succession of flowering. Bulbs such as hyacinth,
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paperwhite daffodils, and amaryllis (now called hippastreum btw, the true amaryllis ‘Amaryllis belladonna’, native of South Africa, is not what you find in garden centres!).
These indoor displays, which will be ready by Christmas if not before, are also perfect for Christmas presents. Why not make a little planter for your mum, friend, sister etc with an indoor succulent, a bit of trailing ivy, and a
few bulbs? You can even use old teacups and other non conventional ‘planters’ for thriftiness and style.
Keep checking on stored fruits and vegetables
Rodents and diseases can easily spread if not kept an eye on, so have a glance and remove any that show signs of rot and sure up the rodent defences. Harvest the remaining squashes, but leave carrots and parsnips in the ground and harvest as needed – soil makes a perfect storage vehicle for these, and they improve in flavour with a bit of frost and cold to ripen the sugars in them.
Make sure all tender plants are in the greenhouse or inside by the end of the month.
Move tender plants inside to protect them from the winter winds and chills, before we get too many. They struggle to recover if left out too long. And there we have it, November sorted.
PS if anyone wonders, my head torch is working overtime now...
With living costs rising all the time, everyone is looking for ways to save some money, so Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is highlighting some areas where a saving could be a false economy – and a fire risk.
The Service is asking people to #SaveSafely, and there is a wealth of information about staying safe at home and on the roads at dwfire.org.uk/ save-safely.
This includes energy-saving tips, cooking safely advice, how to stay warm safely, staying safe when cutting costs, cutting the costs of driving, and signposting to financial help.
Some top tips include: Pulling something like electric heaters or electric blankets out of the loft, that haven’t been used for years, can be risky.
Watch for signs of dangerous or loose wiring, such as scorch marks, hot plugs and sockets, fuses that often blow, or circuit breakers that trip for no obvious reasons.
If you’re drying clothes indoors rather than using a tumble dryer, keep them well away from the heat source so they can’t catch fire.
Air fryers and microwave ovens are great at saving energy when cooking, but read the manufacturer’s instructions and keep them
clean between uses.
Getting chimneys swept when you have a woodburner or open fire is essential to reduce the risk of chimney fires. Also be careful of what you burn; green (unseasoned) wood may seem cheap, but it doesn’t create much heat and it creates a residue that can easily catch alight within the chimney.
Get your boiler serviced – a well maintained boiler is more efficient and reduces the dangers of carbon
monoxide poisoning. Only use the correct charger for mobile devices.
Although it can be cheaper to buy imported and unofficial chargers, fake ones are often made with poor quality components that fail to meet UK safety regulations. This means they can cause injury, electric shocks and even fires.
Make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using wheat bags –don’t heat them for too long, or at too high a temperature.
The Fire and Rescue Service offers free Safe & Well advice, which can include a home visit and the provision of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
To request this for yourself, a family member or a vulnerable person, call 0800 038 2323 or visit dwfire.org. uk/safe-and-well-visits.
Words and pics by JO GREEN, a former allotmenteer, forager, amateur herbalist, pickler and jam maker who squeezed her allotment greenery into her tiny garden
I have moved away from using aluminium foil in cooking and wrapping, partly because a lot of aluminium is not good for your health and we have quite enough of it in our food additives. And partly because aluminium foil does not bio-grade for about 250 years. But mostly because the fig tree is still staring me in the face. I think of it as the buffalo tree – as in Native American Indians - we are utilizing all parts of it, wood, fruit, leaves not just for food but for other household uses. But I’m not suggesting we
good for quite a few sea buckthorn berries.
I guess the bamboo leaves might be good for tying – guess that’s my next experiment!
N.B. If you go picking wild alternatives please make sure you know your plantains from your parsnips as some plants are poisonous.
should wear fig leaves (I think that’s been done before! ). Cooking with fig leaves works... and smells deliciously coco nutty. But I wondered if there were other natural alternatives.
A little research informs me that dock leaves were used in the past to wrap cheese. Some sources on the internet say that the dock leaf is poisonous, while others, such as The Spruce, say young dock leaves can be eaten as a spinach substitute?
I think most people can resist the urge to binge on them! So I have tried dock leaves to wrap cheese once it has been opened instead of using MORE plastic bags or aluminium foil. Alternatives to dock leaves for food wrapping are vine, bamboo and plantain leaves. The bamboo leaves seemed too narrow to wrap anything other than a single strand of spaghetti! The wider leaf plantain was
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Tiffany Fleming is a volunteer at High Mead Farm in Longham, Ferndown. High Mead Farm is a working farm run to promote the benefits of engaging with animals, soil, and nature. They ‘create purposeful roles for our cofarmers, young people and adults alike, to help bring about a sense of wellbeing and self-worth that many have never experienced before’.
I feel sufficient time has lapsed for me to be able to introduce you to a new member of the High Mead Farm team; a characterful crocodile who arrived on the very day our beloved queen passed. Our Co-Farmers, whose sense of humour should never be underestimated, took one look at her beaming smile and decided that only one name was fitting. ‘Liz’ is now residing happily in our sensory garden, welcoming all who visit. I don’t feel I should comment on the likeness, but I must admit to smiling to myself every time I see her.
Another reason to smile is that October was another very positive month for High Mead. An invitation to Sturminster Marshall Golf Club on their Captains’ Day, culminated in a very generous donation thanks to their fundraising efforts. Numerous competitions and events, raffles and curry nights realised more than £3,500 for the farm!
Whilst the current Captains’ charity year is over, we very much hope the new friends
we have made over the last 12 months will stay in touch.
Indeed, I bumped into one of their members at the farm the following week, as he delivered a donation of stunning handcrafted walking sticks; one of which was whittled from wood from a 100-year-old tree. Thank you ‘Grumpy’, your skill is much appreciated, as is your generosity.
The sticks were much admired by our visiting Co-Farmers who would not usually have been on site on a Saturday, but this was a special occasion, our CoFarmer’s Family Day.
A chance for friends and family to visit the farm and see what their charges have been up to. Many of our Co-Farmers travel independently to the farm, so their family only ever get to hear about their exploits; they rarely actually see first-hand what it is that occupies our CoFarmers’ week. It’s a great way for them to show off all that they achieve and to introduce their loved ones, be they twolegged or four! The excited chat as they led their parties around the farm, giving detailed
explanations of even the most mundane feature, was a timely reminder how important High Mead is to so many. While we have been lucky with the weather this month, the very recent deluge does make the work a little harder and more challenging, but luckily does little to dampen our Co-Farmers enthusiasm! The Family Day was a lovely opportunity for the staff and volunteers to get to
know the Co-Farmers’ nearest and dearest a little better, particularly over a delicious buffet lunch. It was super-busy day, and a super, busy day! Save the date: If you would like a chance to tour the farm and see for yourself just what it is that makes High Mead Farm the special place it is, our next Open Day is Sunday, December 18, when we are open to the public from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
by Lorraine Gibson
Thanks to the work of a dedicated community group, the black poplar tree could make a comeback to Wimborne.
Wilding Wimborne was set up to actively help reverse insect decline and wildlife loss and their installations of bee houses and plant pollinator-friendly wildflowers chalked up a big success earlier in the year when the town was awarded Bee Friendly Town status.
Now they’re launching Trees for Wimborne, an initiative aimed at benefitting both people and nature. Trees are vitally important as a food source for bees and other insects: Oak trees, for example, support as many as 350 insect species, which, in turn, are sustenance for other wildlife.
Residents and visitors will also enjoy the beauty and shade that trees provide along with the proven beneficial effects they have on well-being and stress.
Niki Harper, who heads the project, says: “We’re excited to be working with landowners and other voluntary groups to bring the native black poplar back to Wimborne, using funding from Dorset Community Foundation supported by Wessex Water.
“This tree needs wet places and used to
be common along river valleys but is now Britain’s rarest large tree.
“Increasing tree cover will take many years, but we’re starting the ball rolling this winter with saplings provided by the Woodland Trust Community Scheme.”
Wilding Wimborne need volunteers to plant trees and to look after saplings.
To be part of this new adventure, contact treesforwimborne@gmail.com.
Following their very successful Plays ‘n Chips performances, Broadstone Players are well into rehearsals for their next production, Nightmare, a thriller by Norman Robbins.
Marion Bishop, an elderly romantic novelist, is dying. Katherine Willis, a kindly villager looks after her while also dealing with a demanding family member of her own. When Katherine leaves to attend a wedding, a nurse from London comes to care, on the recommendation of the local doctor. A series of mysterious phone calls and the appearance of Marion’s rapacious nephew, set off a nightmare situation which becomes increasingly complicated.
Broadstone War Memorial Hall Theatre, 7.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday, November 22-26, or Saturday matinee, 2.15pm. There’s a licenced bar each evening and tea and cakes at the matinee. Reserve tickets (£8.50) by emailing honsec@ broadstoneplayers.co.uk or call 01202 678449 or visit Broadstone News on The Broadway.
From Mrs Jane Hazel who worked the Alderbury Ferry at Salisbury at the turn of the 19th century, to Old Sarum resident and ‘Grandmother of Europe’ Eleanor of Aquitaine, there are plenty of amazing female lives to be celebrated in Salisbury. Now, an exhibition devoted to the women who helped shaped life in the city and the wider community is taking place at Salisbury Museum.
Her Salisbury Story includes female builders, cutlers and publicans as well as doctors, gardeners, artists and authors and starts on November 12. salisburymuseum.org.uk.
They may not be Sweden’s real fab four, but ABBA fans (and who’s not one of those?) are in for a treat as a new production of the hit tribute show, Waterloo, heads to the Regent in Christchurch for one night only.
Waterloo - The Best of ABBA looks back at the pop group’s sensational rise to stardom, recreating the musical journey in such devoted detail that fans can experience how it might have felt to see a live ABBA show.
The performance captures the unique ABBA sound and feel with admirable precision, using a live cast and band, stunning costumes and impressive choreography.
Benny and Bjorn’s iconic lyrics are delivered in
captivating harmony, from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus more than two hours - from the definitive Waterloo and Mamma Mia to Voulez Vouz
and a Smörgåsbord of other unforgettable hits. Tomorrow, Saturday, November 5.
Visit theregent.co.uk or call 01202 499199.
There’s nothing like a rousing, old-time country music hoedown to cheer up a winter’s night, and there’s certainly nothing quite like a Buffalo Gals’ version of one.
Specialists in the original grass-roots, hard-life sounds of America, the six-piece’s visual and melodic antics, combined with the joshing, joyful rapport they build with audiences, have made them one of the UK’s most sought-after acts on the US roots-inspired circuit. Now they’re heading to Dorset to perform three concerts for rural communities, through the Artsreach arts charity.
Led by champion USA fiddler and funny-gal Kate Lissauer, pictured right, they deliver string-band tradition ballads, rags and work songs and the spiritual numbers of Appalachia, bluegrass and early country.
Driven by fiddle, banjo, doublebass, ukulele, guitar, and soaring harmonies, the Buffalo Gals’ style is punctuated by
stunning, syncopated traditional Appalachian ‘step-dancer’, aka stomping and ‘body-percussion’ - to toe-tapping tunes in what’s billed as ‘an irresistible and uplifting show’. Stalbridge (01963 362978), Thursday, December 1. Corfe Castle (07590 352219), Friday, December 2. Powerstock (01308 485730), Saturday, December 3. Further information and tickets from artsreach.co.uk.
| Sun 30 Oct: 16:00 | Mon 31 Oct: 11:00 | Tue 1 Nov: 14:00 | Wed 2 Nov: 19:45 | Thu 3 Nov: 16:00
PREDATOR (1987) [35mm] (18) Fri 28 Oct: 20:00
Presented by Dirt in the Gate Movies, screening from an original 35mm print.
MET OPERA: MEDEA (RATING TBC)
Sun 30 Oct: 19:00
AMITYVILLE 3-D (1983) [35mm] (15)
Mon 31 Oct: 20:00 Presented by Dirt in the Gate Movies, screening from an original 35mm print.
NT LIVE: THE SEAGULL (RATING TBC) Thu 3 Nov: 19:00
Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) makes her West End debut in this 21st century retelling of Anton Chekhov’s tale of love and loneliness.
TICKET TO PARADISE (12A)
Fri 4 Nov: 13:00 | Mon 7 Nov: 11:00 (Subtitled) | Tue 8 Nov: 20:00 | Wed 9 Nov: 17:00
DON’T WORRY DARLING (12A)
Fri 4 Nov: 16:00 | Mon 7 Nov: 20:00 | Tue 8 Nov: 14:00 | Wed 9 Nov: 20:00 | Thu 10 Nov: 15:30
A beautiful winter market where you will find independent artisan
decorative antiques, French brocante, textiles, lifestyle
sustainable independent brands, jewellery and slow living, all set within the delightful grounds of the Larmer Tree.
This is a ticketed event and all entry tickets should be bought in advance through our website – from £7.50, children under 14 free – no concessions. The gardens and halls are accessible with gravel paths, but please note that dogs are not allowed into the fair due to the wild birds which live in the gardens. The Brocante is open between 9:30-4pm each day.
The smash hit show Once Upon A Princess returned to the Barrington spreading some magic and glitter at the Barrington Arts Centre, Ferndown.
Now in its sixth sparkling year, the show continues to inspire and captivate little princes and princesses with its toe-tapping, dancing in the aisles.
Report & pics: TOM SCRASE
Dorset Museum is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the novelist John Cowper Powys, with a special lecture on November 17 from 7pm8pm.
Dr Kevan Manwaring of the Arts University, Bournemouth, re-examines Powys’s influences, oeuvre, and legacy with a special focus on his ‘Wessex Quartet’ of novels (Maiden Castle; Weymouth Sands; A Glastonbury Romance; Wolf Solent).
Written with the ‘inkblood of home’ while he was a lecturer in America, Dr Manwaring will consider the importance of place and the Welsh concept of ‘hiraeth’ in Powys’s writing. More details are available from: dorsetmuseum.org/ event/john-cowper-powys-aman-between-worlds.
There’s a skittles evening at Woodlands village hall on Friday, November 25, at 7.30pm, in aid of the Methodist Church. Bring your own food, but drinks are provided. Adults, £5 and children, £3. Call 01202 822066 and 01202 822869 for more details.
Friday 2
at 7.30pm
Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute Concert as it tours across the UK. My Heart Will Go On is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time.
Vocalize are a local community choir from Verwood and the surrounding area. Specialising in a range of musical genres, they have sold out every show they have put on at The Verwood Hub.
Therefore, we felt they would be perfect to be our 2022 Christmas show.
now for 3
Start your 2023 with something completely different – listening to the world’s greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes at Salisbury Playhouse. Amongst many achievements, Sir Ran was the first to reach both Poles, the first to cross the Antarctic and Arctic Ocean, and the first to circumnavigate the world along its polar axis. In Living Dangerously, he offers a personal journey through his life.
The evening spans his childhood and school misdemeanours, Army life and early expeditions, right through the Transglobe Expedition. He’ll also talk about his current Global Reach Challenge - to become the first person world to cross both polar ice caps and climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.
Friday, January 20, 7.30pm, Salisbury Playhouse. wiltshirecreative.co.uk.
The team at Ferndown Community Support CIC, which runs the Community Larder and Food+ Bank in the centre of town, have planned an exciting festive family treat, and all to raise money for Mission Santa Sacks, writes Hannah Hobbs-Chell.
From its conception, FCS has delivered more than 90 sacks of new, wrapped gifts to local children and teens who are struggling in the local area, all through donations and grant support.
This year is exceptionally tough for many families, so the FCS crew want to ensure they can again support those most in need and make sure there is something under everyone’s tree.
So please mark November 19, 1.30pm-5.30pm, Ferndown Day Centre in your diary.
Come and hear about the adventures of Mincey the Mouse, as he gets up to mischief with Santa in our Storytime and Singalong with
Santa sessions.
Meet Santa and his elves, and of course Mincey, sing your heart out to Jingle Bells and Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, and even take home a little goody bag.
Bookings for this festive delight are on the website at ferndowncommunitysupport. org.uk/christmas_fayre
The not so young at heart can browse the stalls of local crafts and products, and pick up some
Christmas gifts and treats. Have a go at the tombola and raffle – with some fantastic prizes already lined up. These include four hours of professional decorating, a cut and blow dry from Top Knots , flowers from Ferndown Florist, Jewellery from Bluebell & Daisy, four sessions of Zumba by Debbie, voucher for the Old Thatch and Love All Food, a photography voucher courtesy of Fiona Moorey and more!
Grab a drink and a delicious slice of homemade cake whilst you’re there, and let the kids enjoy a turn at Splat the Rat, the colouring competition by Meyers Ferndown and throwa-ball, and have a browse at the second-hand toy, games and book stalls.
The fayre has something for everyone, so do come down and have a great time while supporting a worthwhile local cause.
November 19, 1.30pm-5.30pm, Ferndown Day Centre, BH22 9JP... see you there!
by Lorraine Gibson
Legendary Irish music duo Foster & Allen are bringing their new album to Christchurch as part of their We’ll Meet Again tour.
Since the start of 2000, Mick Foster and Tony Allen have racked up music sales of almost one and a half million and 40 years on from their first appearance on Top Of The Pops with A Bunch Of Thyme, they’re back with a new album, also called We’ll Meet Again, which features 14 tracks - and an air of poignancy, apparently. With touring and performing curtailed for all artists for more than two years, they come with a spring in their steps, no doubt due to the album’s anticipated release and the accompanying
22-date UK tour, including at the Regent Centre. From the opening title track, the evergreen staple, We’ll Meet Again, to their take on popular classics such as Cotton Fields Back Home, traditional songs and recently-recorded popular songs including Derek Ryan’s Hold Onto Your Hat, Foster & Allen are back in their stride and not showing any signs of slowing down. And their continued recording and touring underline just how popular they remain to their devoted fans who never tire of seeing them live.
Saturday, November 12, 7.30pm. theregent.co.uk or 01202 499199.
We’ll Meet Again is out now.
Bournemouth Bach Choir is pleased to be returning to Wimborne Minster on Saturday, November 19, for a performance of Brahms’ German Requiem. Brahms’ masterpiece is full of beauty and pathos with wonderful melodies and at times great drama. Although originally written for performance with a full orchestra, when the work was first performed in London in 1871 a transcription of the orchestral accompaniment by
Brahms for piano duet was used. This has become known as the ‘London Version’ and that is how the work will be performed in the Minster. Well-known local musicians
Chris Dowie and Graham Scott will be at the piano with Amy Carson and Jonathan Prentice as the vocal soloists alongside the 45 singers of the choir. Tickets are available from Square Records in Wimborne or on-line at ticketsource.co.uk/ bournemouth-bach-choir.
It was written 400 years ago but this new production of the classic love comedy
Much Ado About Nothing, coming to Salisbury Playhouse next week, brings the story alive for the 21st century.
Besotted young couple Claudio and Hero have fallen fast and are quickly engaged. But not everyone finds romance so straightforward – Benedick balks at the very thought of it and Beatrice agrees with him, on that if nothing
else. But somewhere in this world, there’s someone for everyone, even if they’re right under your nose.
Adapted and directed by Robert Hastie, this production features the use of integrated creative sign language, audio description and captioning.
l Much Ado About Nothing is on from November 8 to November 12.
More details on wiltshirecreative.co.uk/ whats-on/main-house/ much-ado-about-nothing/
Now that the nights are drawing in and the temperature starts to drop, it’s time to start thinking about how you can best take care of your pet during the chillier months.
The darker evenings and mornings are now with us and this can be particularly challenging for pets whose vision isn’t 100%.
This could be elderly pets whose sight is no longer perfect due to normal agerelated changes, as well as our diabetic friends, or those suffering with other eye conditions.
To ease them in to the darker days it’s a good idea to keep a small night-light plugged in at home to help them feel more secure.
Keep food and water bowls, as well as furniture in the same place to minimise any disruption and so they don’t bump into things.
The ground can become icy during the winter months, leading to slips and trips, as well as salt burns on our pet’s paws due to walking on the gritted pavements/roads.
After your pet has been outside, we suggest giving their paws a wash
with warm water to rinse off any salty residue and to prevent burning and a trip to the vets.
Slimmer pets or those with thinner coats (like greyhounds) may feel the chill more so popping on a coat when they are out exercising and providing them with extra blankets at home where they sleep can really help. It’s important
to avoid extremes of temperatures and allow your pets to heat up and cool down at their natural rate.
Avoid using a hair-dryer and long periods of time in front of the fire/ radiators as this can cause dehydration. If they come home from a walk wet, towel dry them off and provide towels or blankets to curl up on and get cosy.
British handball has been making great progress since the 2012 London Olympics, and now it’s brought home its first-ever trophy after a string of wins in Kosovo.
Local payer, Joe Trent from Corfe Mullen, was part of the triumphant under-20 GB handball squad that has now returned home with plans for even greater success.
“The win is exceptional for British handball, seeing them qualify for the Intercontinental Trophy in March next
Wimborne Town Youth Football Club’s Under-10s paid a visit to Wimborne Model Town to size up their new kit, writes Lewis Davies.
Two teams play at this level, one plays in Bournemouth Youth League sponsored by Bournemouth-based Kortext, and the other in the Dorset Mini League.
year,” says Joe’s proud mum, Stephanie Trent.
“It’s a fantastic sport, something different to team sports like football, rugby or cricket.
“They made history by taking their first-ever tournament trophy, with a commanding performance of four wins out of four, beating Bulgaria, Kosovo, Malta and Andorra.”
Joe’s handball journey began at Lockyer’s Middle School, Wimborne, where he took part in after-school sessions run by Poole Phoenix Handball
club. From there, he progressed into the Regional Academy, then the England youth team.
“Joe has trained hard to achieve his dream of playing for Great Britain and after taking his A-levels at Corfe Hill, he spent a year developing and improving his skills playing for Ikast under-19s in Denmark,” says Stephanie. In the wake of his team’s success, Joe hopes that more young players will take up the fast-paced and exciting game which is already one of Europe’s most popular team sports.
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Shrub of genus Erica; open country (5)
9 Nasty behaviour (7)
10 Retrieve (7)
11 Fewest (5)
12 Equalizing (9)
14 So; thus (3)
15 Interstitials (3)
16 Everest and Kilimanjaro (9)
19 Enthusiastic (5)
21 A few more than a few (7)
Fashionable (7)
24 Often orange-flavoured fizzy drink (5)
Down
1 Winged childlike being (6)
2 May be differential or integral (8)
3 Flightless South American bird (4)
4 Coated shrimp or lobster dish (6)
5 Emissions from our closest star (8)
6 Tiny, parasitic insect (4)
7 Arcane (6)
13 Digits (8)
14 Rousing (8)
15 Musical speed reversion (1,5)
17 Dubious (6)
18 Large, edible fish (6)
20 Cheats, informally (4)
22 Animal doctors (4)
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1 Help a distressed ancient character (5)
4 Perhaps, a tense finish (7)
9 Book with extraordinary claims about a type of vinegar (8)
(4)
10 Song about Cuba having delicate material (4)
about a procession (6)
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2 Buddhist monk, it’s said, gets beast of burden (5)
2 Buddhist monk, it’s said, gets beast of burden (5)
3 US writer acquiring second label and stamps (7)
3 US writer acquiring second label and stamps (7)
5 Former coins having enough power and worth a certain value? (12)
11 Padre is upset about a procession (6)
US ski resort to be of use (5)
Conceal animal skin (4)
12 A US ski resort to be of use (5)
13 Conceal animal skin (4)
Mine for instance close to detonating (3)
Firm with area left for industrial commodity (4)
6 Slip by a Spanish composer (5)
5 Former coins having enough power and a certain value? (12)
6 Slip by a Spanish composer (5)
7 Old companion cuts almost unblemished part of ear (7)
8 Enigmatic works in bare temple (12)
15 Mine for instance close to detonating (3)
defective wares (5)
cricket side is consumed by drink (6)
16 Firm with area left for industrial commodity (4)
17 Curse defective wares (5)
trade arrangement restricted plan (4)
British priest, always one with faith (8)
7 Old companion cuts almost unblemished of ear (7)
14 Popular tipple, we’re told, for one within a group? (7)
16 Gather for short prayer (7)
8 Enigmatic works in bare temple (12)
18 Pass stick around top of trail (5)
19 Claim cricket side is consumed by drink (6)
Inscribed legal document by a number (7)
Difficult stage conserving energy (5)
21 Current trade arrangement restricted plan (4)
22 British priest, always one with faith (8)
23 Inscribed legal document by a number (7)
24 Difficult stage conserving energy (5)
14 Popular tipple, we’re told, for one within group? (7)
20 Bishop amid joy gets land attached to church (5)
16 Gather for short prayer (7)
18 Pass stick around top of trail (5)
20 Bishop amid joy gets land attached to church (5)
We are looking for a friendly, efficient and enthusiastic person to work alongside the School Business Manager in our busy school office. 22.5 hrs per week, term time only
Pay is Grade D - £19,264 - £20,064 FTE
Working hours: Monday & Friday: 8:30am – 12pm & 1pm – 3:15pm Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30am – 12pm
School office experience desirable but not essential as training will be provided. For further information and an application pack, please visit our website: www.semley.wilts.sch.uk
Closing date for applications is Midnight on 13th November. Interviews to be held on Monday 21st November.
and skills and are able to attend six evening meetings per year.
To find out more about this opportunity please contact Mr Danny Kitts, Head Teacher for an initial discussion or email Debbie Jones at clerk@marchant holliday.co.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.
Marchant Holliday School, North Cheriton, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0AH
pasmt@marchant
01963 33234
This varied role will include assisting clients through email, telephone and face-to-face, dealing with the day-to-day running of the office at Semley, Shaftesbury, assisting with photography and advertising, and assisting prospective buyers with condition reports (an interest in antiques and possibly photography would be an advantage).
The successful applicant will be required to work on the eleven Saturday auction days per year.
Part-time will be considered. Full time salary from circa £24,500 p.a. depending on experience.
Please email CVs to simon.pearce@semleyauctioneers.com or post to Semley Auctioneers, Station Road, Semley,
ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED: WD Ritchie LTDBlandford based building firm specialising in disabled adaptations require a Self-Employed Electrician to carry out electrical adaptions/ installs for various projects within domestic properties. Regular on-going work around 2-3 days per week on average. Must be fully qualified and able to issue certification and sign off work as necessary. Must be CIS. Weekly payroll payments on production of invoice & certification. For further details, please contact Lionel Parker 01258-456513
ART TIME MOTHERS HELP WANTED
Afternoons 3pm - 6pm Near Bruton Please call Georgie 07872 557257
Christmas poultry processors needs for first 3 weeks of December, to help with plucking and evisceration jobs, good rates of pay, friendly family farm between Wincanton and Bruton. 07812009364
HOUSE KEEPER wanted near Cranborne Dorset, general domestic duties, dog sitting. No cooking. 3 bedroom cottage rent free. Beautiful but remote surroundings. Start January. salary negotiable. Apply to lts@ lts-uk.com
Blandford Community Foodshop ‘Nourish’ Manager required. 25hrs/week. See https://faith-works. org.uk/get-involved/ job-vacancies/ for more information.
The Blackmore Vale Ltd continues to enjoy great success and we are looking for an experienced Account Manager
You will be managing a regular client base as well as generating new business selling into various magazines. Previous sales experience is required and you should be hungry for success.
The role is a hybrid of working from home/office and out and about within the Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire areas. You must own your own vehicle – a mileage allowance is paid.
Hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm. Salary is dependent on experience.
If you’ve got what it takes to be part of this fantastic team, please send your application to debi.thorne@blackmorevale.net Closing date for applications is Friday 30th November.
ALDERHOLT
Wolvercroft Garden Centre Co-op Southern
ASHLEY WOOD Caravan Park Golf Course
BROADSTONE Candy Chocs M & S Food Hall Tesco Express Café Gardenia Broadstone Library Broadstone News
BROOM HILL Stuarts Garden Centre
BLANDFORD Damory Garage Post Office Lidl Bartletts Country Store Gorge Café Morrisons
YMCA Tesco M & S
CANFORD HEATH Martin’s Convenience Store
CANFORD MAGNA Canford Magna Garden Centre Hamworthy Club
CHARLTON
MARSHALL Parish Rooms
CHRISTCHURCH Regents Centre Library Nisa Local M & S Londis/Post Office East Dorset Bowls Club
COLEHILL Co-op One Stop Colehill Library St Michaels Church Hall
CORFE MULLEN Holme Bush Inn Naked Cross Nurseries Co-op Candy’s Farm Shop Library
CRANBORNE Cranborne Stores
CRITCHEL Bus Shelter
DAMERHAM Crossways Farm
EDMONDSHAM Bus Shelter
FERNDOWN McCalls Spar Ferndown Post Office Iceland
Sam’s Newsagent Hearnes Estate Agent Hungry One M & S Food Hall High Mead Farm Ferndown Library Barrington Centre
FORDINGBRIDGE Londis Petrol Station
FURZEHILL Village Stores
GUSSAGE ALL SAINTS Phone Box
GUSSAGE ST MICHAEL Edward ARG Works
HAMWORTHY Library
HINTON MARTEL Phone Box
HORTON Horton Inn HURN Adventure Wonderland
LYTCHETT MATRAVERS Library Plants Direct Tesco MERLEY Shop
PAMPHILL Farm Shop
RINGWOOD Greyfriars Community Centre Lunns of Ringwood Crow Farm Shop Texaco Petrol Station In Excess Garden Centre Ringwood Information Centre McCalls/Morrisons
SANDLEHEATH Sandleheath Village Stores
SHAPWICK Shirley
SPETISBURY Village Hall Box Clampets Farm
STANBRIDGE Aunt Fannys Farm Shop
STAPEHILL Spar Wimborne Garden Centre
STURMINSTER MARSHALL Nisa Local Vines Close Farm Shop
TARRANT KEYNESTON Bus Shelter
TARRANT LAUNCESTON The Shed
TARRANT RAWSTON Cart Shed
TUCKTON Nisa Tesco Express
THREE LEGGED CROSS Woolsbridge Farm Feeds Hillier Garden Centre Londis
UPTON Lytchett & Upton Council Library
VERWOOD Verwood Heritage Centre Verwood Library Andrews Butchers Co -op Southern Tesco Express Hubb Library Morrisons
WEST MOORS Spar/ Post Office Library
WEST PARLEY Basket and Blooms In Excess Herbies Fish and Chips
WIMBORNE McColls Allendale House T & S News Long Johns Fish and Chips Co-op Petrol Station Southern Keating Butchers W. H. Smith Allendale Centre Hearnes Green Man Wimborne Minster Porch
Waitrose Coach & Horses V & A Store Tourist Information/ Museum Fair Ground Fair Trade Shop Gullivers Book Shop Spar Fluffetts Farm Dacombes WOW Fitness David’s of Wimborne Wimborne Library Wimborne Community Centre
WIMBORNE ST GILES Post Office WITCHAMPTON Club/Shop
WOODLANDS The Egg Shed
Looking for semiexperienced and willing Dairyman/general farm work. Apply in writing to Factory Farm, Fifehead Magdalene, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5RS or 07792 537839. NO TEXTING.
GARDENER WANTED Pro-active, experienced gardener with an eye for detail two days a week in the Donheads. Experience in pruning roses is essential. Applications by email to Caroline Friend at neoncrocus@gmail.com
Catering Assistants & Kitchen Porters at Milton Abbey School. £10.14 - £12.00 per hour (dependant on experience). Full time or Part time roles available. Weekdays and Weekends roles available. Morning, afternoon and evening roles available. 16 - 40 hours a week. Opportunity for overtime. School open 52 weeks per year. Full training & development programme provided. Company benefits & pension available. Please contact Paul at pwallis@holroydhowe. com for more information.
General Farm Worker Required on Dairy Farm in Sturminster Newton. Worker must have tractor driving experience. Apply via email to colberfarm@hotmail. co.uk Or phone 01258 472162.
Experienced local dementia carer required in Hindon, SP3. One long weekend a month from Friday 2pm-Mon 2pm + holiday cover. Must be a car owner, fit, enjoy walks & dog friendly. Please contact Caroline on 07867 982718.
We are looking for a part time housekeeper to run our 5 bedroom home just outside Shaftesbury. 12-15 hours a week but could be flexible. Job is cleaning, ironing and running the house and if interested then some light cooking. Ideally an animal lover and someone flexible and with references . Good rates of pay and paid holiday. Please contact Victoria on 07917 204677
Seasonal Production Staff required in Zeals. Flexible, part time hours. Please call The Wheat Bag Company for more information 01747 840499
Dorset funeral director Nick Douch visited Washington DC to attend the annual general meeting of the Selected Independent Funeral Homes.
Nick, who is managing director of Douch Family Funeral Directors, attended in his capacity as chair of the European group.
Industry innovations and good practice were discussed by members who travelled from around the world.
The increasing use of electric cremators is something that was a topic of conversation because they are better for the environment.
Nick said: “I always value the opportunity to gain new information and insight on future practices to better serve our families and communities.
“Selected’s meeting provided a valuable opportunity to gather with my fellow members from around the world.
“We participated in a variety of informative study sessions, discussed insights and shared new ideas that I’m excited to implement.
“Electric cremators is one innovation that we’d like to see more of in the UK.
“Meeting sessions focused on important other issues concerning the funeral service profession such as working with multiple generations, innovative branding, exploring what the future of funeral service may be, providing exceptional service, staffing and best practices.
“It was also a privilege to
have my family with me to share the experience of an international conference together.
“We also got to experience the rich history of the capital city, including a poignant tour of Arlington National Cemetery.”
Founded in 1917 as National Selected Morticians, Selected Independent Funeral Homes is the world’s oldest and largest association of independently-owned funeral homes.
Members of the association are expected to operate according to specific standards and best practices in order to provide the public with reliable, high-quality funeral services and funeralrelated information.
Robert J Paterkiewicz, executive director and CEO of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, said: “For more than a century, Selected Independent Funeral Homes has been dedicated to funeral service professionals, connecting and helping them
to transform care. “It’s a tradition of excellence that Douch Family Funeral continues.”
Condensation inside your car happens when the temperature inside your vehicle is different from the outside.
Warm air from inside the car meets the cold windscreen and turns water vapour into actual water.
This causes that pesky windscreen fog that impedes your vision.
During a journey the driver and any passengers’ breath can cause condensation, but it can also build up overnight.
You might even be plagued with condensation after successfully de-icing your car.
And when you’re in a hurry in the morning, the mess of dials and switches on your car’s heater only adds to the confusion.
Not only is car condensation a pain, but, if it stops you getting a clear view of the road, it’s also illegal.
This means you could wind up with a fine and points on your licence. This in turn could hike up your car insurance costs. How can I get rid of condensation quickly?
Wash your car to get rid of dirt particles that attract moisture. Get rid of any damp items like coats and towels.
Fill a pair of tights with cat litter and leave in your car - a quick and easy car moisture absorber. Air out your car by leaving the windows open for a few hours (when safe to do so).
Switch on your blower and A/C, and wipe down your windows.
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