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Staff and pupils from Lytchett Minster School once again enjoyed their annual six-mile Sandwalk from Poole to Bournemouth and back to raise money for charity. This year, they raised £8,500 for two charities, Young Lives vs Cancer and Willdoes. The Sandwalk, named as it takes place along the sandy shores from Poole to Bournemouth, was first launched 25 years ago by Simon Wyatt, a teacher at Lytchett Minster school. The money raised at this year’s event adds to the overall total of more than £300,000 over the 25 years. Simon said: “The motivation for the Sandwalk as it is now, was the death of a close friend of my
wife and I, when we were all 35. A mother of two young children and a very fit young woman, it just didn’t seem fair.
“We have supported a variety of charities, always with a link to school following the passing of two members of staff and one student. Other charities that are providing support for current students have also benefitted. The last 25 years has seen sponsorship in excess of £300,000 raised by students at Lytchett.”
If you would like to get involved with sponsorship for the next Sandwalk, you can get in touch with Simon Wyatt at wyatts@lytchett. org.uk.
‘Love God’s Planet’ is the ‘green’ theme of the next Family Pop-In at Broadstone United Reformed Church, tomorrow, October 8. Activities will include making a world, making a sun catcher, painting, and decorating biscuits, along with the usual supply of Lego.
All ages are welcome to drop in for a time of fellowship and refreshments from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
The morning will culminate with a short celebration together at 12.15pm. The church is located on Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone. Visit broadstoneurc.org for details.
Woodlands Methodist church is holding a jumble sale in Verwood Memorial Hall on October15. Doors open 9.30am, admission is 20p. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available. All are welcome. Call 01202 822066 for more details.
After a successful holiday of our Summer Reading Challenge, Verwood Library is delighted to announce the winners of the Summer Reading Challenge Treasure Hunt as Hailie and Joyce Elliott.
The Mayor of Verwood is pictured above, presenting them with their prizes, provided by Verwood Town Council.
A big ‘well done’ to all the children for completing the challenge this summer as well, but remember to keep on enjoying the many great stories that can be found at Verwood Library!
The theme of Knoll Gardens Foundation’s Open Day was ‘Welcoming Wildlife Into Our Gardens’, so it was no surprise that visitors voted Lauren King’s ‘New Arrival’ the winner.
The photograph was taken when visiting the gardens with bh photography club as part of the charity’s Foundation Friday initiative, which offered free access to local community groups. Lauren’s image encapsulated the notion of wildlife - in the form of a butterfly and a bee - as welcome visitors to our gardens.
The exhibition was a collaboration between Knoll Gardens, the Knoll Gardens Foundation and their amazing volunteers, and White Sheep Projects, who were the exhibition sponsors.
The purpose of the open day was to inspire visitors to take a fresh look at their own gardens and to also get involved, as the Foundation is seeking new trustees and volunteers.
So, if you are passionate about sustainability, gardening, and wildlife, and have skills to share, please go to: knollgardensfoundation.org to find out more.
And, if Lauren’s wonderful photograph inspires you to further develop your own photography skills, there are still places available on Knoll Garden’s photography classes on October 15 and
19, aptly titled ‘Capturing Autumn’s Glory’ with photographer Dave Peckham ARPS. The gardens are sure to be glowing with spectacular seasonal colour and form.
Ringwood and Pont Audemer Twinning Associations met once more in Pont Audemer early in September, writes Derek Scott The trip for Ringwood Twinning members was a superbly-organised four days by our hosts in Pont Audemer. Ringwood Twinning members were treated to a mayoral lunch (by their new mayor) for both twinning associations and a fantastic trip to see the D-Day museum in Caen.
‘Entente Cordiale’ was alive
and well in Pont Audemer. Many new relationships were formed with all visitors hosted in French homes.
Next year Ringwood Twinning Association will be hosting visitors from Pont Audemer. The twinning association now has a vibrant new committee with many fund Raising social events planned. Anyone interested in becoming a member or hosting our Pont Audemer visitors please contact Junelauradewin@ icloud.com.
by Paul Jones
A new cafe bar could be set to open in the centre of Wimborne. Bristol-based leisure chain Loungers UK, which operates venues in nearby Somerset and in Gloucestershire, is hoping to open the Piazzo Lounge at 4-5 The Square - formerly home to the TSB.
The building, pictured right, is currently empty and the application, submitted by Richard Pedlar Architects on behalf of the chain, says the new venue would help bring it ‘back into the life of the town’.
“The proposed use as a lounge will be a popular destination for locals of all ages, encouraging social interaction within the community,” the application says.
“This use will complement the existing character of the area, will encourage an ‘active frontage’ and strengthen the local shopping area.”
The plan says the cafe bar would open throughout the day and into the evening and will be food-led, appealing to families and not encourage ‘vertical drinking’.
“Loungers present a prestige offering and are experienced in dealing with listed buildings across the country,” the application adds.
“They have won awards for both the quality of their conversions and their product.” Food on offer would be made up of local produce as much as possible, the applications says, with locally-based staff helping increase footfall in the town and aid the local economy.
The application will now be considered by planners at Dorset Council and the public can have their say on the scheme until October 14.
For more details, and to make a comment, visit dorsetcouncil.gov.uk and search
Wimborne Methodist Church is holding a ‘Light Celebration’ on Monday, October 24, from 2.00-4.00pm. This is an alternative to Hallowe’en and will be an afternoon of fun for all ages. The afternoon will include songs, various activities and crafts, finishing with a tea. Everyone is welcome so head over to Kings Street (next to Holmans). They would be delighted to see you.
One particular sanity-saving grace throughout Covid lockdowns and restrictions was being able to walk locally in ‘bubbles’. As well as the companionship and a chance to stretch the old legs, many say that it forced them to take things more slowly and opened their eyes to the diversity of nature.
Suddenly people were noticing varying landscapes, birds, wild flowers, butterflies and other insects, often examining them closely for the first time.
If this was you and you’re now missing those opportunities to enjoy good company surrounded by nature’s beauty, then why not join your local natural history society?
Ringwood NHS is based at Greyfriars but covers a wider area and has an active
programme of events - both nature-friendly and socialplanned up to next April. Walks vary, but naturally all have a wildlife theme and whether long or short, often end with a picnic or a pub lunch.
With outings, away breaks, quizzes, skittles and Christmas dos, there’s lots to keep you busy, and even if
don’t know your dragonfly from your housefly, the society’s Bill Syratt says: “You will soon feel at home, as many newer members have discovered!”
Membership is just £15 a year, plus £1 per evening meeting.
For more information visit: ringwoodnatural historysociety.co.uk.
The World’s unique response to the Queen’s passing and the previous community celebration of the Platinum Jubilee highlighted her sense of duty and devotion to a life of service to the people. Some members of Neighbourhood Watch in Ferndown and West Parley are working on a project to create a continuing legacy to strengthen our own sense of belonging and involvement in our own community. The project aim is to: Enhance communication about local issues and encourage organisations to support each other Review membership of local groups to encourage new members or the creation of new groups
Raise awareness of Neighbourhood Watch and profile in the community Develop a spirit of ‘localness’ so that we all feel part of a safe community. Neighbourhood Watch is the largest community organisation in Ferndown and West Parley, with 5,800 houses receiving the
Community News up to four times a year.
With a mission to assist in deterring crime through community cohesion, creating a safe environment, building local networks and volunteering, the Watch is about working with local councils and organisations to make communities.
The idea about this legacy project came about when planning the Platinum Jubilee celebrations locally but the Queen’s passing has given this much greater relevance.
We will be working closely with local groups to see what changes will improve our community and publicise them through our large network of members.
This will enhance our sense of safety and wellbeing at a time when we are concerned about so many national and international issues.
More information from: johncullen50@hotmail.com, 01202 582662.
John Cullen West ParleyDr Tony Benson, chairman of the Wichampton and Crichel club, presented a cheque for £277.81 as a donation to the Friends of Victoria Hospital in Wimborne.
Funds were raised by holding various events over the year through the club and Dr Benson is pictured presenting the
cheque to Rae Cotton and Carol Head, fundraisers from the Friends.
Rae Cotton WitchamptonI volunteer for the Dorset Blind Association at the Ferndown Blind Club. We have meetings every other Tuesday from 2pm-4pm and our aim is to provide isolated and sightimpaired people with two hours of companionship and fun with others who really understand the challenges they face in their lives.
We are really short of volunteers who can help out or drive members to and from the meetings. (We also have a Wimborne group that meets once a month). If this is something you feel you could help with or would like to know more about, please telephone the DBA office on 01202 712869.
Annette Tedore
Verwood ladies choir, The Fayrewood Singers, are looking for new members! We’re a jolly bunch and we rehearse, with our conductor Peter and pianist Keith, at the Verwood Hub on Tuesdays from 2pm to 3.30pm, usually followed by a cuppa and a chat for those who stay. We sing a variety of music in two and three parts and give
two concerts a year, plus ‘mini concerts’ at meetings of clubs or associations. We’ve just begun rehearsals for our Christmas concert so if you would like to see if we’re right for you, you’ll be made very welcome. For more info please ring me on 01202 280491.
Linda Pearson VerwoodThe new walking and cycling paths and sustainable travel improvements on Wimborne Road in Ferndown are making good progress, with the final construction phase (from Cobham Road to West Moors Road) due to begin in October 2022. The work, being delivered by Dorset Council and funded through the south east Dorset Transforming Cities Fund (TCF)1, includes:
the construction of new cycle and walking paths along the north side of Wimborne Road, building two new traffic light controlled, segregated pedestrian and cycle crossings over Cobham Road and West Moors Road, upgrading the bus stops upgrading the existing pedestrian crossing outside of the Pure Drop Inn across to Ferndown School, re-modelling and introducing new technology traffic lights and crossings at the junctions of Ameysford Rd/Church Road, Queens Road/Victoria Road and West Moors Road.
Construction will start at the Wimborne Road East / Cobham Road junction, at the entrance to the Ferndown Industrial Estate on October 17.
A set of three-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation until early 2023.
Work on the first two phases of the new route are nearing completion. It is expected that the entire 4.3km route will be complete by winter 2023. Philip Jones, Headteacher at Ferndown Upper School said: “We are looking forward to these new facilities being built. Many of our pupils already walk or cycle to school so these new facilities will help a lot, particularly in terms of their safety.
“I hope these improvements encourage even more to cycle and walk to school.
“The improved crossing on Wimborne Road, outside our school, is very much appreciated as well.”
Plans for these improvements were informed by responses gathered during public engagement and formal consultation.
Eight of our members at Wimborne Minster WI enjoyed a meal to celebrate Women’s Institute Day last month, writes president Jill Hayward
We also toasted Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth who, of course, will be sadly missed. Our meeting of October 3 featured Wendy Lacey telling us all about the reign of Charles II. Yes, the second and not our new King!
We were very pleased to welcome four new members to our last meeting and expect more at the next meeting. They are very welcome as are any new visitors. Our meetings are held at St Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewen’s Lane, Wimborne, and begin at 10.15 am.
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The new political season has begun with a wealth of radical announcements. Our third woman Prime Minister has wasted no time in showing that she is in charge and that she is determined to transform our economy from its postPandemic inertia. Economic growth is, rightly, the agenda and the prescription is lower tax, less regulation and enhanced incentives for people to work more productively. By abandoning planned increases in National Insurance and Corporation Tax, the new Government has put the Conservative Party back on track in being able to keep its 2019 General Election manifesto promises. Reductions in income tax and the removal of disincentives for those in receipt of benefit payments will encourage employment activity. By cutting taxes on transactions, such as house purchase, more transactions will take place. The
reductions in Stamp Duty will undoubtedly help the housing market by making it more worthwhile for those who wish to downsize to do so without suffering unreasonable financial penalties.
Delays and uncertainties arising from the planning process benefit no one. A good example relates to the proposed surf lagoon development at Brocks
Pine on and adjacent to the Avon Heath Country Park accessed from the A31 at St Leonards.
It is now almost 10 months since an application was made to Dorset Council for a lagoon, outdoor climbing wall, visitor reception, café and administration building and ancillary service buildings in the Green Belt. I recently enquired of the council about when a decision would be made on the application, the threat of the impact from which hangs heavily among locals. I asked Dorset Council to decide the issue now and thereby remove the uncertainty. Dorset Council, however, have told me that both National Highways and Natural England, which are Government controlled quangos, have delayed their responses to the consultation process. National Highways has recommended that no decision be taken before December 6
so that it can engage in further discussions with the applicant’s representatives, while Natural England took nine months to respond as a consultee and, when it did so, merely stated that the application lacked sufficient detail to enable an assessment to be made!
It will be interesting to find out whether the Government’s welcome attack on regulation and red tape, including potential new freedoms for Dorset Council will apply to the Government’s own regulatory bodies. Perhaps the time has now come when Dorset Council will no longer have to indulge tardy statutory consultees in a way in which it does not indulge local residents when they respond to planning applications.
One might also ask why Dorset Council, as owner of some of the land needed for the Brocks Pine development, has not vetoed the whole project.
September 23, 2022. The day the myth of Conservative responsible stewardship of the economy finally expired. It evaporated as the pound plunged to its lowest level against the dollar since 1985. It combusted as the cost of Government borrowing, gilt yields, ballooned with investors dumping Britain’s debt. And it perished as international economists such as the former US Treasury Secretary mocked Britain for ‘pursuing the worst macroeconomic policies of any major country in a long time.’ I’m sure some bright spark will write in to say ‘yeah, but Gordon Brown sold gold well cheap’ or contribute an alternative banality. Can I remind readers that the Tories have been in power now for 12 years?
With every new Prime Minister, they want you to forget the negligence of the previous ones. Each Tory PM has brought forward a growth strategy
which the next one put in the bin as a failure.
The latest idea is an old, discredited one, straight out of the 1980s.
It’s called trickle-down economics. In a nutshell, make the richest richer, and they’ll spend and invest more of their money on everyone else.
Indeed, this is exactly what Kwarteng has done. Despite all the headlines about tax cuts, the Institute of Fiscal Studies confirmed that only those earning more that £155,000 will be better off with his changes.
The rest of us? We’ll all be poorer.
The inflation the Government is unleashing forces people into higher tax brackets.
At the same time, the rising cost of goods and services eats away at the buying power of what the taxman leaves us. Indeed, only the Tory MPs who have second jobs will be better off under their new leader.
There’s so much more to unpick
this week I would need another column. Fracking? It’s back! And if you don’t like it, well, Rees-Mogg wouldn’t clarify in the house how communities will be consulted. It was even suggested he could deem it ‘national critical infrastructure’ so that communities can’t object. Our local MPs need to be across this.
What was missing this week?
Any sensible plan for social care, or supporting the health service.
What about a windfall tax on energy generators who are making 900% profits at current wholesale prices? Nope. And where was the independent assessment from the Office of Budget Responsibility? They weren’t allowed to release one. Meanwhile, Truss attacks the Bank of England and its independence.
All the interventions, such as the energy price cap, are just piling on to Government debt. Truss and Kwarteng have doubled UK government borrowing this year with just a fortnight in power.
We will be paying this off for decades. By 2026-27 borrowing will be a landslide £110 billion - 3.9% of GDP – exceeding the 3% limit for a country wanting to join the EU.
The irony.
by Lorraine Gibson
Local families charity, Home Start Wessex, has welcomed bestselling children’s author, Sarah Lean, right, as their new patron.
She got involved with the charity in 2021 as a judge for its writing competition, designed to encourage local families to share their experiences, using storytelling and reading.
Sarah, based near Wimborne said: “I was amazed by the standard of entries. Both the children and adults shared moving and entertaining stories and poems about family life.”
During the judging process, she became more aware of the vital work that Home-Start Wessex does and how life-changing their volunteer services can be. “I’ve had the privilege to meet some of the team at Home-Start Wessex, where the atmosphere is positive, safe, warm and welcoming.
“The space for growth that they provide is extraordinary and palpable. I am in awe of the work they do for families and
delighted to be a patron. It will be my privilege to contribute in any way I can.”
Caroline Pope, community & corporate engagement manager, said, “Sarah went above and beyond in her role as judge. She was incredibly generous with
Have you bought new tech kit recently? Have you got old laptops, mobiles or iPads lurking around the house? The average household has around 20 old, unused devices hidden away. Alarmingly, the UK is on track to become the biggest producer of electronic waste in Europe per head by 2024. Help is at hand! DonateIT accepts unwanted and defunct tech items, securely wipes them, repairs and repurposes them or, when that’s not possible, reclaims spare parts and recovers precious metals. It’s funded from the reclaimed spare parts and is sponsored by local businesses.
Simon Barfoot from DonateIT will be back on Saturday, October 15, as part of this year’s Planet Wimborne Green Festival from noon-2pm.
The last collection, in May, comprised three PCs, 14 laptops, 17 tablets, 26 smart (ish!) phones and four iPhones. Not only did this mean less dangerous e-waste going to landfill, but 11 refurbished items
donated to local first schools, Wimborne Community Food Supply and local Ukrainian families – all to children who had previously had no access to online learning at home.
DonateIT also accepts other tech items including satnavs and games consoles. (It doesn’t matter if the kit doesn’t work.)
Please do not bring printers, scanners or monitors – these can be taken to the local council recycling centre.
her time, and I could see what a huge asset she could be to the charity. I am thrilled that she has agreed to become a Patron.”
Sarah’s first book, A Dog Called Homeless, published in 2012, has been successful worldwide and her latest , The Good Bear, is described as a ‘Beautifully written, heart-warming animal story.’
Since 1995 Home-Start Wessex has helped more than 3,500 families and supported more than 10,000 children through a network of 600 volunteers offering friendship, practical support and emotional advice to families facing difficulties, including poor mental health, postnatal depression, disability, domestic abuse, bereavement, isolation and multiple births. The service is in more demand than ever, and they need volunteers. If you can spare 2-3 hours a week, contact michelle@ homestartwessex.org.uk. No qualifications are necessary, and full training will be provided. Homestartwessex.org.uk/.
Diverse Abilities returned as guest judges to choose the final “Bike of the Night” of 2022 at Poole Quay Dream Machines.
Graeme, Simon, Matt and Natalie are regular spectators at the event and had the opportunity to view the bikes on display along the quay front. Together they chose a Bike of the Night to go forward to the Bike of the Year competition. The winner was Jude
Wardell-Knights with his Harley Davidson Trike, pictured with Graeme and Simon.
Ellie Humphries was six months old when she was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Her family was told she had less than one per cent chance of survival.
Now aged five, Ellie’s got her giggle back and she started school in September.
There’s a risk Ellie’s cancer may come back, so she has scans every few months.
“Five years on, it doesn’t get any easier,” says mum Jenna. “We still get that scan-xiety.”
As well as being partially sighted and paralysed on one side of her body, the cancer has left Ellie with brain damage.
“Throughout everything, Julia’s House has been our rock,” says Jenna. “They provide the specialist care Ellie needs, and they’re an incredible support for Ellie’s big brother Tom and for me and Luke as well. They’re our lifeline.”
Julia’s House relies almost entirely on donations to fund the charity’s vital care for families across Dorset and Wiltshire. Incredibly, one in four children that Julia’s House cares for are funded by Gifts in Wills.
Leave a Gift in your Will for free, either in person or online. It’s easy and simple and it won’t cost you a penny today.
Leave your gift of care.
Visit juliashouse.org/ legacy
Classic cars, motorbikes and military vehicles turned out for Wimborne Model Town’s recent Vintage Day event.
John Ilott’s ‘Jimmy’, a 1943 10-wheeled American troop carrier was the big hit while visitors crowded into the garden arena to wave flags and listen to a ‘We’ll Meet Again’ 1940s tribute by the Land Girls.
Dave Stokes from the Dorset BSA Owners Club spent the day giving sidecar rides with his1950s motorcycle combinations and raised £115 in donations for the volunteer-run charity visitor attraction.
“With the warm September sunshine, the model town was offering a quieter reflective Vintage Day atmosphere this year in the run up to the royal funeral,” said spokesman Greg Hoar. And the new Wimborne Miniature World for all to
discover was very welcomed by all ages.
After so much to see and join in, people did enjoy a nice cuppa in the Tea Room & Shop serving lunch afternoon teas and snacks throughout, along with a Model Town Quiz.
The Charterhouse specialist auction of Asian Art on November 2 has an amazing selection of items from across China and Japan.
“The Asian market remains very strong,” said John Snape of Charterhouse. “Over the
years we have had some exceptional results selling to mainland China, Japan and collectors from Europe and into America via our online bidding portal.” Already entered for this specialist auction are a
massive pair of Chinese vases from a client in Bournemouth at £2,000-£2,500, a collection of Chinese blue and white porcelain from a collector near Bridport estimated at £15,000-£20,000 and a collection of 30 Chinese snuff bottles from a deceased estate in Beaminster. Charterhouse are now
accepting further entries for this Asian Art auction, followed by silver, jewellery and watches on November 3 and with antiques and interiors on November 4. n For valuations, help and advice on these auctions contact John Snape and the team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset on 01935 812277 or via info@ charterhouse-auction.com.
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The National Trust’s Palladian house and garden is preparing to wow visitors for another year with the return of the glittering trail between 25 November 2022 and 1 January 2023. This family-friendly magical festive trail in Stourhead’s unique gardens will be filled with larger-than-life illuminations, all choreographed to a soundtrack of much-loved seasonal music.
Matthew Findlay, Head of UK Trails for Sony Music/Raymond Gubbay Ltd, said: “We were thrilled with the fantastic response from visitors who enjoyed the trail last Christmas and our planning and preparation for 2022 is already well underway. Look out for some new surprises this year.” Be transported into a winter wonderland in this unique landscape. Discover the iconic Christmas Cathedral created with more than a thousand pea lights woven into the forest landscape. Marvel at the ‘sea of light’, neon stars wrapping trees and stunning Super Nova. Pause to reflect at the mesmerising, flickering flames in the fire garden, enjoy the larger-than-life light installations and don’t forget to wave at Father Christmas along the way.
Independent street food vendors bring a
delicious twist with tasty treats on offer. Complete your walk under the stars with a *spiced winter warmer or *hot chocolate shared with friends and family. Everyone loves toasting a marshmallow over an open fire and the artisan *marshmallow stall gives visitors the chance to warm their hands and enjoy this sweet outdoor tradition. Christmas at Stourhead provides a special way to celebrate the festive season with an unmissable outdoor experience. The trail is designed for all ages and is accessible for all to enjoy.
The after-dark illuminated trail through festive gardens from 25 November 2022 to 1 January 2023. Open from 4.30pm, last entry 8pm, closes at 10pm. Closed 28/29 Nov, 05/06/24//25 Dec. Advanced tickets from:
Adult £21.50, Child £15.00 (Age 3-16), Family £71.00 (2 adults + 2 children).
Parking £8 per car, free for National Trust members when booked in advance. christmasatstourhead.seetickets.com
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
Well, autumn is here, the leaves are showing the first signs of turning, windfall apples are everywhere, and the days are now noticeably shorter.
I find this time of year hard, even though there is so much that can be done in the garden and outside and it’s an exciting and often beautiful time of year.
SAD is a common thread among many of us, but I know that being outside, getting dirty, really helps ease this uneasiness. I must admit however, I am known to take this to the extreme fairly often, and my neighbours must think I am slightly ridiculously obsessed as I garden/faff in the garage at 8pm with a head torch! And I’m not joking!!
Here’s what you can do: Split and move perennials, and plant or move shrubs October is a great time to lift, divide and move perennials that either need curtailing, or relocating to a better position within the border. It’s a good idea to routinely lift and divide most perennials every three years to keep them young and productive. You can do this in spring if needed, but autumn is better as they have a chance to make some root and are therefore better able to manage water and nutrition needs next summer. Hold off dividing grasses however, as these are better done in spring.
A note – splitting and dividing are the same thing, and lift simply means to dig them up roots and all! Some plants can be really tough to divide, I find a saw or ‘hori hori’ works fine!
Deciduous shrubs (those that lose their leaves), are good to move now if needed, make sure you lift them with as many of their roots as possible. New shrubs can also be planted now, and it’s a great time to plant new hedges and trees.
Tend lawns and sow wildflower seeds on bare soil. Keep mowing, and apply food now. I don’t use moss killer now, instead I use an organic fertiliser and moss and thatch muncher. Mo Bacter is one brand of this, but there are others. These fairly new products contain a bacteria that eats thatch and moss which is really handy!
There is limited need to scarify, it’s harmless to animals and wildlife, is completely organic and doesn’t damage border plants nor discolour lawns. I find I still need to scarify (or rake –same thing!) a little to get the best results, and you need to be consistent to get the best results from these products. I will be scarifying in October. Plant spring flowering bulbs Get daffs and crocus, etc, in as soon as you can now, tulips can wait if you have limited time but won’t hurt if you put them in now either. Mix and match varieties of
daffs and other bulbs and you can get a continuous display from late January to late May. I love seeing the different varieties emerging and blooming at different times, welcoming each stage of spring.
Plant up autumn/winter pots. Pansies, cyclamen, primroses, etc, are all in the shops now, and its good to get them in asap to give them a chance to settle in and grow a bit before the winter sets in.
All these plants will happily go through the winter and give you a spring flower display too, so you do get good value if you plant up now. Choose a central evergreen and plant round it with the pansies, cyclamen, etc.
And add a bit of trailing ivy too for added interest. Make sure to keep an eye on water... pots dry out and often miss any rain we have. Have fun!
Recently, I have started thinking of House and Garden in a different way. Maybe, we all have? With our fig tree I just used to delight in the fruit. Now I am looking up how the wood might burn. Not that I would ever chop it down, but when we prune it in November instead of composting the branches I will be adding them to the log pile. Although , there are quite a few ‘old wives’ tales’ basically saying its unlucky
We scoop some from the ground, wait until the nuts and the outside skin turn black, then pop the lot into pan and boil then simmer for a few hours. Strain the gunk out and boil again for a few hours – cool and ‘Robertas your Aunt’ !
It was a bit stinky (though my husband rather liked it) so I added vinegar as I’d read that would ease the stench. Ah well, as we held our noses we felt proud to be going through the same experiences as the monks probably were!
to burn fig wood, there are equally many countering reports of the delicious scent of the wood in the fire. I suppose my latent foraging spirit has been ignited by unfolding economic events. Also, while home educating (out of necessity not choice) I have become used to experimenting with the natural world to do various science experiments with our sons.
We live near an ancient walnut tree. The tree is near an abbey. As ink was made from walnuts in the Dark Ages and I like to think the monks gathered the walnuts as they fell to start the inky soup!
soffits. Gutters cleaned, repairs.
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Since then they have continued to grow and are proud to reach 50 years maintaining traditional values of very high customer service along with an enviable reputation for exceptional quality and choice of furniture across all the departments.
The David Phipp Autumn Anniversary Sale has savings of up to 50% off with additional special offers from leading brands throughout the showrooms.
David Phipp would like to thank all of their customers for their support over the successful 50 years of trading and welcome you to their 50th Anniversary celebrations.
The 2022 Love Local Trust Local Awards are just beginning and some of the finest Dorset food producers, alongside some exciting new ones, are all in this year’s entry mix, writes Barbara Cossins. Here at Rawston Farm we have some wonderful stories from the 2022 entries, all with their own inspiring journeys to tell the wider community.
Just a few days ago, we gathered together all our sponsors to do a blind tasting and sample the food from the award entrants. From delicious chocolates, melt in your mouth brownies, crunchy macaroons, delicious cheeses, real milk, incredible honey, homemade gin, beer and wine; it was all in the mix.
So now for the hard part as the judges will all give up their valuable time and visit all our awards classes throughout October and November - they will also judge the other classes including Conservation & Sustainability, Business Growth & Development, Farm Shop and Hospitality.
On February 9, 2023, we will host a presentation evening and dinner to celebrate their achievements and the winners.
It will be held at Dorset College of Agriculture, at Kingston Maurward and everyone is welcome.
More information and full details of how to attend will be on the website soon.
With the global food challenges we’re facing at the moment, it’s even more
important to help tell the stories and promote these local, independent businesses that put their love and soul into everything they produce.
It will be our turn again in 2023 to host Open Farm Sunday and I’m expecting it to be bigger than ever.
People are interested in everything that is local and we will be showcasing what we have right here in Dorset.
So a date for your diary is Sunday, June 11, 2023.
Make sure you find out which farms near you are open on that day, as it’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the farmers and hear their stories.
Keep eating local everyone.
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‘Every life contains many millions of decisions. Some big, some small.
‘But every time one decision is taken over another, the outcomes differ,’ from The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. We make decisions without even consciously knowing that we’re making decisions. We get up when we choose to get up, maybe before the alarm, on the alarm or after two snoozes of the snooze button. We could send that email or maybe we leave it until the next day and then decide not to. Coat or no coat, go out or stay in, scenic route or quick route, which chocolate from the selection box, which holiday destination? To text or not?
Answer that call?
We cannot not make
decisions. And for every decision, there’s a consequence, whether positive or negative.
Every slightly delayed or procrastinated decision can affect the outcome. Obviously, the big decisions really stick in our mind.
Those life-changing ones, the ones that effect you, but may also affect others around you. To change career, have children, end a relationship, move house, buy a car. And some decisions feel like they get forced upon us.
We get made redundant, our partner ends our relationship, our tenancy agreement doesn’t get renewed, our car ends up being a right-off.
And then there are times when we know we ought to make a decision, but we don’t quite have the courage
to do it. Even then I believe that something changes around us to direct us to a new path. And then of course there are those decisions that we’ve made that can end up leaving us saying ‘if only…’ ‘If only I could have waited for someone to give me a hand rather than struggling to move an oak bench on my own, I wouldn’t have broken my big toe!’
But what use is there in an ‘if only’?
However big, small, perfect or far from ideal our decisions might end up being, we will move forward in some way.
We are on a path, our own individual journey which will change direction millions of times over the course of our lifetime. Often, it’s not even until
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many years later during a moment of reflection, that we realise how far those decisions have taken us. So when you consciously make your decisions, try to do so when you are in the right frame of mind. Ensure that you make them based on what you want by listening to your intuition and by trusting yourself. Consider the timing, consider the consequences, consider other people, but also trust that your story will unfold just as it should.
Retired support worker Les Golding is celebrating a major cycling achievement – completing the London to Brighton charity bike ride aged 75 years old. Les, who lives in Wimborne, retired in 2017 and took up his passion. He said: “I have always loved cycling and for my 70th did a trip from London to Amsterdam over two days, cycling 140 miles”.
His London to Brighton ride saw him starting at Clapham Common at 6.40am, then cycling 54 miles through south London, into Surrey and on to Sussex.
“In total there were more than 4,000 cyclists of all ages and abilities riding various types of bikes,” he added.
He was accompanied by his 33-year-old grandson, Avoen. Les’s total time for the ride was six and a half hours. He completed the ride to raise money for two charities, Livability Holton Lee, which he has been involved with for more than 30 years - and where he still volunteers - and the Alzheimer’s Society. He’s hoping that despite the difficult current financial pressures, people will donate to his JustGiving page at justgiving.com/fundraising/ les-golding2
“I was a Community Support Worker, providing Home Care in the Upton, Corfe Mullen and Wimborne Area, so I may have looked after someone you know,” he says.
Dorset HealthCare and Dorset County Hospital have agreed to appoint both a joint chief executive and a joint chairman to lead the two.
The two trust boards believe joint leadership will improve the delivery of care by simplifying decision-making, increasing integration and improving quality.
However, the trusts will not merge, with the financial, governance and regulatory responsibilities for each organisation remaining with two separate boards. A recruitment process for the posts will begin shortly. Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester is the acute general hospital primarily serving the west of the county, while Dorset HealthCare provides community and mental health services across the whole of Dorset.
Both trusts currently have acting chief executives, while the tenures of their chairmen – Andy Willis for Dorset HealthCare and Mark Addison for Dorset County –will come to an end next year Shared leadership for the two trusts will enable them to develop a clear common purpose and innovative solutions for current challenges, with a focus on: Prevention of ill health Tackling health inequalities Better integration between physical and mental health Joined-up workforce Planning and development. Mark Addison said: “A shared chief executive and chairman will take a ‘helicopter view’ across our two organisations and help to address any blockers that may be affecting our ability to provide the best quality care.”
During the cold winter months, Care South will be welcoming new residents to stay warm, safe and cared for in its care homes. Families and friends are also welcomed to visit their loved ones to share in the Food, Fun and Friendship on offer at each care home.
Whether you’re looking for a short stay, a change of scenery to give you and your family members a break, or a new home, Care South’s care homes offer comfort, security, and peace of mind.
Care South is a not-for-profit charity and leading provider of residential and home care across the south of England. St Ives House is situated in a delightful location near Ringwood, on the edge of the New Forest National Park and offers residential, respite and dementia care in a safe, home-from-home environment providing peace of mind for loved ones.
The weather has suddenly got pretty chilly, and the darker days are rolling in, but what does this mean for our body and our joints?
Often, we hear that the ‘cold and damp’ can have a negative effect on our body, but why is this and what can we do to prevent it?
When our joints get embraced by the cold, we often start to feel a deep ache within the joint.
This is due to the synovial fluid, the natural lubricant between the joint, becoming thicker in the cold. This means the fluid doesn’t move around the joint as easily, meaning it is more likely to feel sore.
The muscles around our joints become tighter and stiffer in the cold too, meaning they really tighten around the joints themselves and cause pain.
What is the first response when you feel chilly?
We lift our shoulders up, wrap our arms around ourselves and typically move much slower.
These factors really influence our joints and mean we tighten and stiffen up much quicker which adds to the lack of the synovial fluid movement around the joint.
Basically, our natural reaction to the cold means we feel achiness in our joints easier too.
Our mood also gets affected by the cold, meaning we are less likely to get out and move around more.
What can we do to help with this? Move! Even if you don’t feel like it,
We strive to give every patient the absolute best chiropractic and massage care , as well as providing outstanding customer service. We are a motivated team passionate about getting you better and enabling you to live a pain free life,
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getting out for a walk and moving around will really help keep the synovial fluid moving around your joints and prevents that achiness building up.
Take supplements: fish oils, glucosamine, and chondroitin, are all great options to take to help maintain joint health.
Get as much sun as you can! If it is sunny, try and get yourself out in it, not only will this help to exercise your joints, but the vitamin D is great for joint health and also great for your mood.
If the pain is persisting, it might be time to seek conservative care.
Chiropractic and massage therapy is excellent for helping aching joints, especially shoulders, knees and hips, as well as your typical neck and back pain. We might help bridge the gap between what you can do, and the pain itself.
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Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has appointed two new trustees to join its board.
Chief executive Clare Gallie said: “We have been delighted with the response to our recruitment for two new trustees.
“Having specifically identified an opportunity to bring additional expertise in clinical, medical and HR into our charity, we are delighted to welcome Dr Jackie Dominey and Emma Starmer who both bring a wealth of talent to the organisation.
“Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is overjoyed to bring these two wonderful women on to its board. “They both come with so much knowledge and their incredible skillset will help guide the charity into the future, so that we can help even more people and continue providing extraordinary care in the community.”
Jackie spent 26 years as a GP Practice partner in Birmingham and a GP trainer.
Until 2018 she was a hospice speciality doctor, which included teaching medical students and CMT doctors at Marie Curie Hospice West Midlands.
Jackie moved to Dorset and became a salaried GP in Bournemouth and
also completed an eightmonth limited contract post at Weldmar Hospice in Dorchester, working on the inpatient unit and teaching GP trainees.
She said: “Getting involved as a volunteer trustee is an opportunity to use my time, skills, energy and passion to make a real, positive difference to peoples’ lives. I think that
the work the hospice does is fantastic.”
Emma has worked at Bournemouth solicitors, Lester Aldridge for more than 25 years and in a variety of HR and managerial roles, including the position of head of HR for a number of years.
She has experience across numerous areas of HR, which include employee relations, policy preparation and implementation, preparing employment contracts and handbooks for clients, settlement agreement work and providing HR related training. Emma said: “I am so impressed with the important work that Lewis-Manning, the trustees, staff and volunteers have achieved for local people at the end of life across east Dorset and Purbeck and I’m looking forward to being involved in the great plans for the future of this amazing charity.”
Residents from two Dorset care homes enjoyed a stunning performance from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s new Artist in Residence, the professional musician Felix Klieser, who plays the French Horn with his feet.
Colten Care’s outstanding rated Kingfishers in New Milton welcomed guests from Colten’s Court Lodge in Lymington for the special performance. Felix was accompanied on the piano by his BSO colleague Kevin Pritchard and the musicians led the audience through a stunning one-hour set which included concertos by Beethoven, Mozart and Strauss. Felix, who began a two-year tenure as the Artist in Residence at BSO in November 2021, said it was good to play for such an intimate audience. He also paused to take questions from the audience about his extraordinary life. Felix explained how he first expressed an interest in playing the French Horn as a fouryear-old but was told it was unlikely he would have the lung capacity to start lessons until much later. Despite this he excelled and at 17, enrolled at the prestigious Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover.
Following the performance Colten Care resident Bunty Patrick said: “I cannot describe what I have just seen. What a talent! It’s something I’ll never forget.” Terry Brown agreed: “Felix is remarkable. I enjoyed his playing very much and feel honoured to have seen him.”
Alan Havelock added: “I was extremely lucky to have been
a trustee of BSO when I was younger and with my wife saw many of their performances and met many musicians.
“I have never seen anything quite like I did today. It was astounding.
“I’d like to thank Colten Care for bringing Felix and his amazing talent to us all.”
Fiona Pritchard, Colten Care’s Music and Arts Partner said: “Most of the people in the audience today from Kingfishers and Court Lodge are classical music fans who, before coming to live at their Colten Care homes were regular concertgoers.
“Most are no longer able to attend concerts easily, so Colten works hard to bring the music directly to them.
“Today they enjoyed their own personal recital from some amazing musicians. Everyone agreed it was a treat to behold.”
The BSO’s popular care home concerts returned to
homes across the BCP region earlier this year, following the Pandemic.
The performances marked a decade of ongoing support for
the BSO’s music in care homes programme by Tapper Funeral Service and were expanded with thanks to support by Rawlins Davy Solicitors.
I enjoy meals out, weekends away and can still lose weight!!
Jodie decided enough was enough when the only clothes that fitted her were her pyjamas and she was struggling to get in and out of her car.
“When I walked through the doors of Louise’s Wimborne Slimming World group in January this year I instantly felt at home and couldn’t wait to get started as I was so unhappy.
“Although I’m not at my target yet I’m thrilled to have lost 4st 8lb already and it hasn’t been hard!
“The best bit has been that there is such a wide variety of unlimited food and I’ve enjoyed cooking and following recipes on social media and the slimming World App and also the great food ideas and tips from everybody else in my meeting.
“I enjoy cooked breakfasts at the weekends, and burritos bowl and steak, veg and mash are amongst my favourites.
“Coming to the group is a special part of my week as we all share ideas for
the week ahead, there’s never any judgement and we are all so supportive towards each other.
“The support I have received has been
second to none and I’ve made friends for life. “It’s so much more than just helping you lose weight! I’m so excited to get to my target weight”
Jodie attends Louise Seddon’s group at Wimborne Community Centre in Kings Street.
The group meets on Tuesdays at 7.30am, 9am, 10.30am, 4pm, 5.30pm and 7pm.
Call Louise on 07902 566149 for more information.
Wimborne Community Centre Kings Street (Entrance in King Street Car Park) Tuesdays 7.30am, 9am, 10.30am, 4pm, 5.30pm, 7pm
Louise 07902 566149 (New 7.30am session now open)
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Next to St Michaels School Saturday 9.30am Lucy 07749 983274
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Pinehurst Community Church 90 Pinehurst Road
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The St Leonards Hotel Ringwood Road Monday 7.30pm Sophie 07818 506511
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He may be 83, but Marty Wilde, the original Fifties pioneer of British rock and roll and veteran recording artist/ songwriter is still playing live and very much kicking.
Speaking to him ahead of his show at Sturminster Newton Exchange, we get chatting about Elvis Presley and he says that The King was a huge influence on his early career.
“We all wanted to be Elvis. Me, Cliff (Richard) and Billy (Fury), we all copied him - the hair, the clothes, the dancing, the turned-up collars and rolled-up sleeves.
“It took me a while to realise that I wasn’t Elvis and needed do my own thing.”
Marty did do his own thing, racking up hit after hit with the likes of Bad
Boy, Sea Of Love, Endless Sleep and Teenager In Love.
Then he wrote songs for Lulu, Status Quo, and the massive, next-generation teen anthem, Kids In America for his daughter, Kim Wilde.
Yet, the influence of The King lives on.
“You could feel the excitement in those
early Elvis performances and that’s what’s stayed with me all these years.
“It’s what I still aim to bring to every show I do.”
He’s been taking the current show to venues all year, including an agedefying, 23-date tour with fellow 1960s artists, Mark Wynter and Eden Kane, but taking a rare month off - his first break in years - has seen him pen new songs (as well as his memoirs) and get back in the recording studio.
By the end of this year, the evergreen hit machine will have completed 54 concert dates and, so far, shows no sign of flagging, with further dates scheduled for 2023.
Marty and his band, The Wildcats, will be rocking the stage at the Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne on December 1. martywilde.com, tivoliwimborne.co.uk.
The magic of Christmas is an exciting time for everyone but Adventure Wonderland is aware that it can be quite overwhelming for some of our guests and that’s why we have scheduled an exclusive afternoon of Christmas magic for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Our SEN Santa afternoon will take place on Monday, December 19.
These exclusive essions will have a reduced capacity to ensure guests get a slightly
longer visit to Father Christmas inside his snowy log cabin. The reduced capacity will also help to reduce the number of guests in our play centre, Wild Thing. We’ll turn off the thunderdome and music effects which makes the experience ideal for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.
The afternoon performances of Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs will also be amended for our SEN guests. The house lights in the theatre will remain on during the show and guests
can come and go as they please. Guests will get to meet the characters before the show so there are no surprises. We will also reduce the volume and turn off the flashing lights.
“Our Christmas event is always a success but that means it’s often too busy and noisy for
guests who may have additional needs and sensory processing disorders,” says Andy Brennan, creative director for Adventure Wonderland.
“We strongly believe Santa should be accessible for all, which is why we’re introducing some amendments to the experience on December 19.”
The SEN Santa sessions are at 14.00, 14.30, 15.00, 15.30, 16.00, 16.30 and 17.00.
The relaxed panto will take place at 14.30 and 16.30.
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From storytelling and physical theatre to puppetry and interactive adventures, there’s plenty to keep children and families entertained this half term thanks to a variety of professional performances touring across Dorset through Artsreach, the county’s rural arts charity. Join Norwich Puppet Theatre for an enchanting retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s Thumbelina, the tale of a girl no bigger than a thumb. Thumbelina’s encounters with a frog, mouse, mole, and swallow are played out gently amongst gardening tools, leading her to ultimate happiness in the kingdom of flowers.
One of only a few dedicated puppetry organisations in England, Norwich Puppet Theatre tours work all year round across the UK and internationally.
Using traditional glove, rod and shadow puppets, this is an excellent introduction to the magic of theatre for children aged over two and their families. Meet Thumbelina at Hinton Martell Village Hall (01258 841332) at 2pm this Monday, October 24, and at Powerstock Hut (01308
485730) at 11am on Tuesday, October 25.
n Brave Bold Drama need recruits to help them solve The Midnight Mission. Agents Dali & Kahlo of topsecret global creative agency, Company of International Artists, receive a code red call which means only one thing: ART IN PERIL.
Travel to the banks of Lake Geneva and work against the clock as you chase leads, decipher clues and interview suspects.
What’s your theory? Can it all be explained logically or is it, just maybe, a little bit supernatural?
Does the old caretaker know more than he’s letting on?
Just what is behind Lord Byron’s portrait?
And when will Dali next get his hands on a chocolate digestive? Where should we search?
Who should we trust? That’s up to you!
Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, this interactive spooky adventure for children aged six and above and their families features a broad streak of quirky comedy and spoof horror. Take part and help crack the case at Gillingham Library (01747 822180) on
Wednesday, October 26, at 11am.
n And, inspired by the touching children’s story
The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, Bristol’s two leading family theatre experts are combining forces to explore an unusual friendship, and how even the grumpiest giant’s heart can melt when spring finally comes. Grinter the giant lives happily alone in her huge cold house, surrounded by snowy gardens, enclosed by frost-covered walls. She shuts out the world, and hides, safe and quiet in her peaceful, icy home.
Outside the towering walls of her enormous garden, the world has been changing and
there is very little green left. One day, the children - tired of playing on hard roads and grey rooftops - find a chink in the giant’s wall and climb through, changing the course of the children’s and Grinter’s lives forever. Expect powerful storytelling, captivating puppetry, enchanting music and a sprinkling of magic as this beautiful children’s show tours to Cerne Abbas (07823 778758) at 3:30pm on
Wednesday, October26 , and Alderholt (07709 933652) at 2:30pm on Thursday, October 27.
To find out more and book tickets, visit artsreach.co.uk
Forty years on from the release of his debut album, Golden Vanity, Martin Simpson is still universally acclaimed as one of the world’s finest acoustic and slide guitar players – and a rather fine banjo-picker to boot!
If you’re quick you can catch him this evening (Friday, October 7) at Forest Arts in New Milton where he’s appearing to play everything from English folk to American blues.
A true master of his art, Martin has won multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and holds the record for the most nominations, with an astonishing 32 nods over two decades.
The performance starts at 7.30pm.
More details are available by visiting the website at: forest-arts.co.uk/
Broadstone Music Series will be presenting a special concert to recognise the 150th Anniversary of classic composer Vaughan Williams, performed by five local orchestra principals. The concert takes place on October 30 at 4pm, at Broadstone Methodist Church BH18 8DP.
As well as Vaughan Williams there will be music by Beethoven and Mozart. Tea and cake are included in the ticket price. Booking online in advace is recommended at broadstonemusicseries.info
Prices are: adults £14 online, £15 on the door (these are limited); under 18s go for just £1.
“Art, as it does for many autistic people, helps me understand myself and the world.”
The words of an autistic artist who fought for her son’s diagnosis and is now urging people to join a new awareness campaign by a Dorset-based charity.
Deborah Goatley-Birch, diagnosed as autistic at 41, spent six years seeking a diagnosis of autism for her son Danny, now 17 and, as Artist in Residence at the specialist Portfield School in Christchurch, operated by Autism Unlimited, she’s sharing her own experiences as part of its new campaign: Autism, the same, but different.
“It invites people, both neuro-diverse and neurotypical, to share life experiences on our forum, positive and negative, and to come up with tips for how everyday life can be improved,” says Deborah. “Autism in its many forms is complex.
“But better understanding of what makes autistic people both different and the same as everyone else is of huge benefit to us all. “Through the campaign we are saying: ‘Let’s spare a minute from our busy lives, take a breath, have a cuppa and sit and learn about someone else, their story, their life experience and perhaps see life through a different lens’.
“I believe that with more kindness and more conversations we can learn about each other, appreciate our differences and create a more inclusive world.”
Deborah, from Hampshire, sought a correct diagnosis of autism for Danny, while caring for four small children alone.
“This was a very traumatic
time for me – and him.
“I constantly asked myself what I was doing wrong to prevent people seeing what I was seeing.
“It’s my dearest wish to share my experiences, to increase our understanding so autistic people and their families can lead the lives they deserve.
“Deborah believes her own autism is a gift to her art, giving her the ability to hyper-focus and enabling her to see things which many neuro-diverse people might not notice.
“A piece which I produced after Danny’s eventual diagnosis, is Form, an acrylic on paper collage of some of the official letters I received during those years.
“These letters were so impersonal and detached. “Yet, they were about my child, my own flesh and
blood. In putting them together and on display they became a kind of residue or skin I was able to shed after his eventual diagnosis.
“I’m extremely proud to be part of Autism, the same, but different and am looking forward to reading the stories and comments people share.”
Siún Cranny, the CEO of Autism Unlimited, said: “We feel privileged to benefit from both Deborah’s huge talent and her knowledge of what it is like to be an autistic person in a largely neuro-typical world.
“Her personal story and stunning art form an important part of what we hope will be a highlyeffective campaign.”
Read the stories and comment on the Autism, the same, but different, forum at: www.autism-unlimited.org/ forum/
Yes, Ralph McTell is in town this month with a spellbinding selection of tunes from his new album, Hill Of Beans.
Produced by the legendary Tony Visconti, this is McTell’s first body of original material for 10 years.
Fear not, though, along with showcasing some welcome new songs, the performance will, of course, feature plenty more from his incredible, 50-plus-year career.
A singer/songwriter of international acclaim who has played across the world, McTell brings tunes to life with virtuoso guitar picking
and evocative stories and his wry anecdotes will take you - kicking up the papers - from his busking days in Paris, to concert halls in Australia and America and, naturally, through the streets of London.
TIVOLI, Wimborne, October 19.
Online tickets are £30.80.
Dorset and Wiltshire are packed with folk tales and mysterious yarns and now you can actually hear them –accompanied by concertina and guitar.
Tim Laycock, above, will be telling and singing folk tales and story songs from the two counties for all the family on October 28 from 10.30am11.30am at Dorchester Museum.
Come along and find out How big was the Wonderful Crocodile? Where did Jack go in the Magic Boat? And how did Old William outwit the Bull?
Book at dorsetmuseum.org/ event/wessex-folk-tales/
The winner of the New Stour & Avon competition to win tickets to the comedy night at the Regent Centre was Natalie Wood, right. Natalie said: “Thank you so much for the tickets.
“We had a fantastic evening and the comedy was just brilliant.
“Headlining was Ivo Graham with support from Ray Badran, Gareth Richards and compered by Laura Lexx. “Australian comic Ray was especially hilarious with his set about pockets!
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Wimborne Community Theatre is inviting people to a fun Skittles
Evening on Wednesday, November 9, to raise funds to support the development of future productions. There will be a chance to meet the community theatre team and find out more about their plans.
People are invited to come as a team or as an individual and join up with others in what is promised to be a
friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Crisps and snacks will be available at the licensed bar and there are prizes for the winners, and a raffle.
Entrance fee: £5 per person (pay WCT on the door)
Time: 7.30pm for a prompt start at 7.45pm.
Venue: Colehill Sports and Social Club, 108 Wimborne Rd, Colehill, Wimborne, BH21 2QR.
For further details, bookings and to order food beforehand, telephone: 01202 884201 or email barbarahart414@gmail.com. wimbornecommunitytheatre.co.uk. WCT is a group of East Dorset residents who devise original performances set in unusual outdoor sites or non-theatre buildings around East Dorset, working in partnership with artists and arts organisations.
A Call to Local Artists: Help turn art into food for those struggling this winter!
The Poole and East Dorset Art Society is inviting artists to donate their work - drawings, paintings, sculpture - for auction, to raise money for local charity ‘Waste Not Want Not’. The venue for the auction will be the GATHER space in the Dolphin Centre, Poole, on Saturday, November 5.
There are lots of talented artists out there and the idea is that they bring in good examples of their work to be auctioned for the benefit of those struggling this winter. We ask artists to bring their work to GATHER in the morning from 9.30am and potential buyers can view the work.
All work must be well presented, either framed or mounted.
The auction will begin at 11:00am and continue, lot by lot until they have all been sold.
The charity Waste not Want not, a food bank in Poole High Street has been chosen.
Art society chairman Jacqui Gush visited Waste Not Want Not and said:
“It is run by a lovely lady called Erika.
“It was started in 2015 by two dedicated people, now in their 80s.
“I spent an hour there and I have to say their set up is impressive.
“They operate as a supermarket to members, of which they have 597.
“They have 36 volunteers and are well supported by local supermarkets.
“However, they also look after their
members and now offer other support and training including cooking skills, mental health support, eating on a budget and they give away cooking equipment, perfect for bedsits which has been donated.
“I should add that they also support an increasing number of Ukranian refugees - all with very sad stories, and even have leaflets printed in Ukrainian.”
So, if you’re an artist who would like to donate some of your work to a good cause, go to the Poole and East Dorset Art Society web site at pedas.org.uk to find out how to take part.
The exhibition is being held at the GATHER exhibition space in the Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole. Opening times: 10am-4pm.
When the much-loved theatre company, Farnham Maltings, brought The Syrian Baker, to Dorset in partnership with Artsreach last year it enjoyed three sell-out performances and rave reviews, so they are heading back this month to share it again.
With almost five per cent of the world’s population on the
move and desperate to flee from trouble, The Syrian Baker tells a story of two people who have decided to go home, despite the state of their country.
It’s a human tale about knowing where you belong and how small actions can make a big difference.
It’s also about humanity, hope and courage, told with affection, humour - and bread.
Farnham Maltings created this new play for village halls and audiences can expect the company of friends with stories, freshly-made bread, Syrian coffee and Mamoull like those from the Caffe Plaza in Homs old town.
Written by Kevin Dyer and directed by Gavin Stride, The Syrian Baker won the Play of the Year at the 2022 Writers Guild of Great Britain Awards. Don’t miss their performances at Sturminster Marshall and Portesham, in partnership with Artsreach, the county’s touring arts charity supported by Dorset Council and Arts Council England.
Friday, October 28, 7:30pm, Portesham Village Hall. Telephone 01305 871035. Saturday, October 29, 7:30pm, Sturminster Marshall Village Hall. Telephone 07903 057427. Find details and tickets at artsreach.co.uk and check out the new Artsreach autumn programme which highlights an excellent range of professional, national and internationallyacclaimed artists who’ll be coming to the county soon and working with community volunteer teams.
It also lists events with Dorset Libraries, in a project that takes spoken word performances to rural pubs.
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In the mood for some good lovin’ soul classics? Then never fear, Eban Brown, the ultimate soulman is here. Yes, the R&B master and former lead singer of the Stylistics, is coming to Christchurch tomorrow, Saturday, October 8, to run his silky vocals over a raft of beloved soul classics. A vocalist and jazz guitarist by trade, Eban’s soulful, smooth tenor voice has been entertaining thousands worldwide but even so, ahead of his appearance at the Regent, he has released a video telling his Christchurch fans that he’s on his way and can’t wait to perform solo with his band for them. Eban, who’s also performed with the likes of The Manhattans, The Delfonics and Ray, Goodman and Brown (aka The Moments), will be performing live, crooning unforgettable chart-topping big-hitters from the Stylistics’ Songbook, such as You Are Everything, You Make Me Feel Brand New and Can’t Give You Anything.
Tickets £27 Regent, 01202 499199 or regentcentre.co.uk. Eban’s Facebook video to Christchurch fans: is at: facebook. com/watch/?v=777401899888488.
The early 1970s were the start of a vintage period for music and for Steeleye Span, the pioneers of folk-rock, it was their time to shine and become a major creative force.
Fifty years on, and still with legendary vocalist, Maddy Prior, they’re out to show the world what makes them so special.
Prior’s voice remains remarkable, swooping and soaring in harmony and melody and, more importantly, underlining how Steeleye has survived largely by having her at the helm. Their gig at Wimborne’s Tivoli theatre will be a pure nostalgia-fest, paying homage to the golden 70s era as they revisit definitive material from their Chrysalis albums, rethinking the likes of Below The Salt and Parcel Of Rogues.
Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music, plucking it out of niche clubs and into a world of gold discs and international tours. Five decades on, along with Prior the line-up features
some of the UK’s most skilled musicians. Bringing the long-bearded hippy vibes is Liam Genockey on drums, creating sounds and atmospheres that are way nore than just hitting
a skin with a stick. He uses the edges, the case any part he thinks can add something to a song.
Julian Littman - part of the band since 2011 - has a huge pedigree of playing with top-rated artists including David Bowie, and seasoned member Andrew ‘Spud’ Sinclair, with his guitar and impressive vocals too is a good fit.
They are joined by Roger Carey, long associated with the band – having formed a duo with fiddle player Peter Knight in the 1980s, and Violeta Vicci, a virtuoso violinist.
Grab Steeleye Span while you can before Prior decides to hang up her hatpresumably the one with the green willow around it! Monday, October 24, The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne. Tivoliwimborne.co.uk.
Artsreach and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra resume their everpopular collaboration of recitals in rural communities with a series of ‘BSO On Your Doorstep’ concerts this autumn, featuring performances by a BSO Brass Octet, a Trio of Flute, Harp & Cello. ‘BSO On Your Doorstep’, an initiative made possible thanks to support from the Weston Culture Fund, has seen a selection of BSO musicians playing in brand new ensembles as this internationally renowned orchestra returns to the road. A partnership with Artsreach has allowed the orchestra to reconnect with audiences across Dorset and bring live music directly to local rural communities.
As part of the Artsreach autumn season, a special BSO ensemble of 14 players invites you to join them for a celebration of the sea at The Exchange in Sturminster Newton.
From the Hebrides to Padstow features players from across the orchestra performing an evening of specially arranged music from Handel’s Water
Music and Mendelsohn’s Fingal’s Cave to Sea Shanties, Beatles classics, Malcolm Arnold and even an instrumental arrangement of Adele’s Rolling in the Deep.
Artsreach director Kerry Bartlett said: “We’re always so thrilled to give our rural communities the opportunity to both host and hear these incredible musicians performing live, and we are
especially excited to be able to present a larger ensemble with this wonderful nautical recital.”
Hear the BSO From the Hebrides to Padstow at Sturminster Newton Exchange on Thursday, October 27, at 7:30pm.
Further information and tickets are available from 01258 475137 or online at www.artsreach.co.uk
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’.
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Sherborne,
3rd Friday of the month
21st October, 18th November, 16th December
Wimborne, 3rd Saturday of the month
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Relaunching in October Poundbury, 4th Saturday of the month
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As the nights drew in and we waved goodbye to September, all focus on the farm was firmly directed towards the Open Day held on the last Sunday of the month.
Shoe-horning events into the the day-today running of the farm is akin to working two jobs, and it means that staff, volunteers and Co-Farmers alike often find themselves undertaking tasks they might not normally get involved with.
Nik, our resident chef, aided by his CoFarming catering team, was busy baking Dorset Apple cakes for the day and twice visited the farm shop for eggs only to be told that they hadn’t been collected. Unable to wait for delivery any longer, poor Nik headed to the coup himself and collected his ingredients from beneath the birds.
Clean, 2022, conventional bales of meadow hay.
Large quantities available
a bale, delivery or collection
I am not sure that sourcing the produce direct is in his job description but at least he knew the eggs were fresh!
I was covering in the shop for the morning and watched in awe as produce was picked, plants were pruned and pallets painted.
I had my own challenge as Tarmac and Bernie the farm kittens, who appear to have taken a shine to me, attempted to access the shop whenever my back was turned.
Much of my time was spent removing the little critters only to find them returned, sitting in the till drawer, or climbing in the empty boxes. When they weren’t harassing me, they were threatening to hide under the newly-constructed shop decking just as the final boards were being added. Co-Farmer Will, who was helping with the construction, learned the true meaning of herding cats as he conscientiously made sure both were in clear view before screwing each new
section; a slow and laborious job which was perfectly suited to Will as his love of animals made it impossible for him to get annoyed with their antics.
Only he had the tolerance to lure each kitten out every time they disappeared under the deck before he could confidently secure the next board.
When our new stock of autumn and Hallowe’en bunting arrived later, I smiled, as black cats were once again a theme – at least they are purported to be lucky, let’s hope it’s a sign!
Regarding everyone’s event organising efforts, they were not in vain.
The Open Day was a great success, the busiest yet.
The sun shone and the feedback from the visitors made each and every extra hour worked worthwhile.
It once again highlighted how lucky we are to have such a dedicated team of volunteers who often go over and above to do their bit for the farm; without their passion and patience, events like the Open Day would simply not be possible.
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A 41-year-old woman from Ringwood is taking part in the Run Bournemouth half-marathon this Sunday in tribute to her brother and to raise money for Forest Holme Hospice in Poole where he spent the last few weeks of his life.
Sarah Dallyn, whose younger brother Tom died aged 33 from cancer in November 2021, said: “Forest Holme Hospice is a place you never expect to find your loved ones in, particularly your sibling.
“But after Tom’s courageous battle with cancer, Forest Holme was the place he went to for his end-of-life care.” The Run Bournemouth event will be Sarah’s fourth half-marathon but she feels particularly passionate about raising money for the hospice charity as a small way of thanking them for the impact they have had,
and continue to have on her family.
Sarah added: “Tom, and his wife Jodie, were taken in and became members of the Forest Holme family and were looked after, fed, and supported through every day. Our Mum, our Dad, our sister Becky and I were also cared for and supported, through the most difficult time.
“For us as a family, at a time in your life which is the most frightening and traumatic, this special place somehow makes you feel you are not completely drowning.”
The hospice provides palliative and end-of-life care and support to more than 1,500 people a year. However, due to an increase in patient referrals of over 40% year on year, the Charity now needs to raise at least £1,000,000 annually.
Brothers Will and Tom Matthews have completed the Three Peaks Challenge. They said: “We recently lost our uncle, Robert ‘Simon’ Matthews. He embraced all that life had to offer, not letting the label of Down Syndrome get in his way.
“His attitude was partly enabled by the good work of the Shaw Wood Activity Group.
“Their goal is to aid the integration of people with learning disabilities into the community by promoting independent
living skills and social inclusion.
“On September 17, we did the Three Peaks Challenge (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Moun. Snowdon) within 24hrs and raised £900 to be presented to Shaw Wood Activity Group.”
Former Premier League football star Sylvain Distin heralded Pamphill First School’s new games area as a ‘wonderful facility’. The Frenchman cut a ribbon at the school near Wimborne and then enjoyed half an hour in torrential rain playing football with the children. Sylvain spent 15 years playing in the Premier League with Newcastle, Manchester City, Everton, Portsmouth and finally at Bournemouth where he still lives.
Pamphill’s headteacher Mike Wheeler was indebted to Sean Daly of DMW Architects who secured the celebrity for the opening having designed the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) without charge.
Mike said: “We are so grateful to DMW Architects who not only designed the MUGA but also enabled us to further develop the pre-school’s new home.
“Howarth Construction made the plans a reality and were flexible with their timing so it was a huge
surprise for the children on their return in September.
“After joining the school last year I watched as children struggled with the unnecessary added challenge of playing sport on a slope.
“Now we have a level platform with a top-quality surface on which the children can play football, basketball, and hockey among other things.
“We were also extremely grateful to Sylvain who opened it in front of the parents and then got soaked to the skin
playing with the children. He was a true gentleman throughout.”
Sylvain said: “It was a pleasure to open the new wonderful facility and play football with the children.”
Pamphill is part of Wimborne Academy Trust whose CEO Liz West said: “Sport is an important part of our schools and we’ve had a number of children who have gone on to have professional sporting careers.
“I know the children will enjoy this new games area for years to come.”
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
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Required experienced female carer(s) with GSOH and an abundance of patience! To join our small friendly team providing 1:1 care 24/7 for a 51yr old female with a learning disability and autism. Living in own home in Ashmore. Willing and able to work some w/ ends and 24 hr shifts. For more info please contact 01747 811280 or 07843 830883.
Stores person (full time) required for agricultural engineering firm based near Shaftesbury. Good rates of pay for the right candidate. Must be punctual, polite and have a can-do attitude. A background in agriculture would
Mill on the Brue Activity Centre, Bruton. Chef manager and sous chef required to join a friendly, capable team catering for mainly primary age children. Experience of producing nutritious, delicious locallysourced, seasonal meals essential. Good work/life balance. Ability to work on a multi-level site with stairs essential. Further info: millonthebrue.co.uk/staff/jobs-volunteering Applications by CV to: personnel@millonthebrue.co.uk.
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We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our teams at Mere Surgery
Successful candidates will have strong interpersonal, customer care and organisational skills. Ideally, candidates will have previous general practice experience although training will be provided. Flexibility to work additional hours for holiday and other absences is essential.
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Online retailers who keep their stock in storage facilities should book early before Christmas because space is filling fast.
That’s the message from Store & Secure, which incubates businesses and is home to many online retailers across its three major facilities in Dorset and Hampshire.
Since the lockdowns, the number of retailers moving away from the high streets and markets has spiked. Instead, they have diversified into online sales, storing their stock in specialist locations – such as Store & Secure’s bases in Bournemouth and Poole in Dorset and Basingstoke in Hampshire.
Lucy and Sophie Maidman, the ‘storage sisters’ who run Store & Secure, said space for stock was quickly being snapped up.
Sophie said: “We only opened our facility in Hamworthy this year but it’s been filling fast.
“Alongside the more traditional reasons for people using storage – such as house
moves – more and more retailers are taking space.
“But I can foresee some not being able to find the units they need in the run-up to Christmas because they are being booked up. With our retail clients we take in stock for them during the day and they often pop in before their day
job and on their way home from it.
“So it’s best that their retail storage space is close to where they live or work and that’s why it’s worth booking now ahead of the Christmas rush.
“It really will be worth planning and not just trying to find somewhere at the end of November.”
If you have made a Will that benefits your spouse, and you later separate from that spouse, the Will is not invalidated by the separation and any provision you have made for your spouse would usually still apply. Similarly, if you make Mirror Wills with your spouse, you each have an individual Will, and these are not invalidated if you separate from each other. It is possible to revoke a Will which benefits your spouse but please be aware that if you do so and then pass away without having made a new Will, you will be deemed to have died intestate (where you have died without a Will). Although you may be
separated from your surviving spouse at the time that you pass away, your surviving spouse would still benefit under the rules of intestacy from your estate. Obtaining a divorce does affect the terms of an existing Will; the Will is read as though the former spouse predeceased and any gifts to and/or appointments of the former spouse would fail. However, filing for and completing divorce proceedings can take some time and there is the risk that you may pass away before proceedings are completed. Therefore, on separation it is important to review your Will and update it to reflect any changes in your wishes.
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Chris Finn has always been fascinated by people. Working in a senior leadership role at Barclays – where he was an assistant vice president in his 20s – he was intrigued at the progress, or sometimes lack of it, by members of his team. He said: “Why was it that some people on my team were doing so well and others weren’t?
“I was so curious as to what makes us tick and, also, why do we sometimes make silly decisions.
“The question was how do I learn more about this?” The answer was to retrain as a psychologist.
At the age of 27, Chris left his full-time role at the bank to start what was to become 10 years of study. It began with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Bournemouth University and ended with a Master’s degree in cognitive and behavioural psychology.
He said: “The endgame was to understand people and get the best from them.” And now Chris, 40, is using
the skills acquired over two decades to help people, and businesses, after retraining as a life and business coach. The father-of-two launched Chris Finn Coaching earlier this year and is offering free workshops and coaching while his business becomes established.
Chris, who also worked in the NHS as a Wellbeing Lead and has run Poole Mindfulness and Psychology since 2015, said: “My business is around helping other businesses.
“The way I do that is through helping them support and develop their people.”
“I call myself a personal and professional coach.
“The personal is helping people get the best out of themselves.”
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Chris, who lives in Ferndown, is married to Emma and has two children, Alex and Louisa.
He said: “My USP (unique selling point) is that I really understand people.
“A lot of what holds people back is their mindset and putting up obstacles to doing something.
“I clear the obstacles.”
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Ollie Tigwell calls them his nonnegotiables.
Personal and business values which are not open to negotiation or discussion.
The 30-year-old founder of website agency Lightly Salted said: “I wanted my business to do things differently.
“To be values-driven with a strong ethical base, looking after people, the planet and being a positive business.
“We try to pick up clients that sit perfectly in line with our values and never any that contradict them.
“It doesn’t matter how much money they wave in front of me – it’s nonnegotiable.
“I think that if I don’t adhere to my values then I don’t have my integrity.
It’s that simple.”
Ollie, a committed Christian, said he was also determined to keep his Wimborne-based business small. He said: “We’re never going to be a massive agency.
“We want to stay small so that we are lean and can make decisions that a larger agency can’t make.
“There’s a lot of joy in small business. “Our absolute maximum would be three or four people.
“It would just be lovely to have a business where everyone has been selected and they really enjoy what they do.
“A happy team with plenty of benefits and getting paid more than what they’re worth.
“That’s the dream.”
Ollie studied graphic design at the University of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham.
He launched Lightly Salted in 2017. Describing itself as Dorset’s first dedicated WordPress agency, it offers website design and development, maintenance, support packages and hosting.
Ollie said: “Our founding principle was to help businesses and charities succeed through high-quality websites.
“But we also knew that our business needed to be a business with a purpose. “There are many negative perceptions of web design and agencies.
“We knew that we could change this with our attitude of honesty and integrity.”
Ollie, who is married to Lilly, an art teacher, said Lightly Salted’s commitment to the planet included planting 50+ trees for each project signed off and completed.
To date, 1,576 trees have been planted with more than 55 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide offset with the help of Ecologi. The limited company is also a member of 1% for the Planet, where one per cent of annual sales is given to environmental causes.
In addition, it’s on the path to becoming a registered B Corporation – companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability – and has signed the Good Business Charter.
Ollie said: “Every month myself and Charlotte Panes – our brilliant Junior Designer/Developer who joined us last year – also offset at employee level.
“There’s more that I can do but I’m trying my best.”
Lightly Salted has clients in sectors including environmental, hospitality and financial services.
Most of the business is through referrals but Ollie said: “I’m looking for ways to bring more work in that doesn’t rely on referrals.
“My business coach says that referrals are like a spider with a web.
“Sometimes flies – clients and leads –will fly into the web but if they don’t
then the spider dies.
“I think that’s a helpful visual metaphor.
“That’s what I’m trying to avoid so I’m looking for strategic partnerships at the moment.
“I’ve got a few of those which are really exciting.
“They’re in different sectors and industries but when they’re pitching for work, our services will be bundled in as well.
“Our key services include ongoing help which I think our current clients really appreciate.
“It’s about having someone they can trust and rely on to call, email or pop a task on our project management system.
“They love the fact that they can just give me a call and say ‘Ollie, I know we’ve got a couple of hours left this month. Can you have a go at this for us?’
“They appreciate the fact that they’re speaking to a real human being, based here in the UK.
“Above all, we give peace in mind with our hosting and maintenance.
“They don’t have to think about the website being looked after, it’s just done for them.”
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Wimborne law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has won new recognition for its excellence in the prestigious Legal 500 guide.
Individual lawyers and departments were endorsed across seven different categories in the influential directory of the UK’s top solicitors and their services.The firm has offices in East Street.
Dispute resolution, commercial litigation, corporate and commercial, employment, private client, contentious trusts and probate, family, and personal tax, trusts and probate all ranked in the newlypublished 2023 edition.
Dispute Resolution – including commercial litigation, property litigation, banking and finance, insolvency, intellectual property and defamation disputes teams – once again received a coveted tier one rating. Ellis Jones was praised as a ‘premium firm’ which is ‘tenacious, agile and effective’ in this category.
A total of 20 partners and solicitors were mentioned in
their own right or as part of their team in the guide.
Partner and joint head of dispute resolution Lauren Day was listed in the elite tier one ‘leading lawyers’ rankings while Katie Taft from the family law team was hailed as a ‘next generation partner’.
Lauren was praised for her ‘vast experience’, ‘outstanding reputation’ and ability to remain ‘calm and unflappable’ while ‘handling complex litigation’ with ease.
Partner Katie was described as ‘highly knowledgeable’
with ‘a brilliant eye for detail and tactics’. She was praised for spearheading the firm’s children team and building a national reputation for international relocation work. Other ‘recommended’ and ‘key lawyers’ listed in the guide were Carla Brown, Ian Butterworth, Kate Brooks, Matthew Clake, Neil Cook, Hugh Craig, Georgina Emerson, William Fox Bregman, Paul Kanolik, Andy Kirby, Deborah Leask, Sean McNally, Caroline Palacio, Chris Pemberton, Victoria
Riddleston, Timothy Sharpley, Richard Smith and Wayne Spolander.
Nigel Smith, Ellis Jones managing partner, said: “We are thrilled to receive such excellent ratings in the prestigious Legal 500 guide.
“I am privileged to lead such a talented and committed team who work so hard for our clients and take such pride in their profession.”
Ellis Jones also has offices in Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage and London.
Small businesses in Dorset have begun accessing a free support scheme featuring training videos, drop-in sessions and oneto-one guidance from experts.
WSX Enterprise has launched Transformational Business Support (TBS) specifically for people running, starting or scaling-up small business ventures.
The scheme is generally available on an affordable annual subscription but thanks to an agreement between the not-for-profit provider and Dorset LEP, the first 300 takers in the county are fully funded to receive a 100% discount or all or most content for the next seven months, up to the end of March 2023.
Peter Grant, WSX Enterprise chief executive, said: “TBS is designed to offer essential help for sole traders and small companies.
“They might be hairdressers, plumbers, builders, therapists, food and drink producers, crafts people, tattooists, mechanics, painters and decorators, and so on.
“The scheme is open to students with a business idea alongside their courses,
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unemployed workers seeking to invest their redundancy settlements in new careers, would-be influencers ready to monetise
their YouTube channels and business hobbyists keen to supplement their main income to cope with the cost-of-living crisis.”
Under the scheme, specialists are available to provide diagnostic reviews, twiceweekly drop-in sessions and other dedicated support.
At the same time, an online library of more than 200 video tutorials amassed and updated under various programmes, can be accessed 24/7.
Subjects covered include marketing, time management, financial planning, website design, cyber security, social media and how to build a personal brand.
Dorset LEP has helped to make TBS available free of charge for the first county businesses to sign up by using funds awarded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
For more information, visit digital. wsxenterprise.co.uk.
For details on how to access the discount code, email contact.tbs@wsxenterprise. co.uk
Seasonal changes bring new hazards for our pets; household toxins, colder weather, ticks and fleas to name a few.
It’s important to continue daily walks helping prevent weight gain, maintain healthy joints and ensure mental stimulation.
Cats don’t go out as much in the colder weather, so weighing their food and providing plenty of indoor stimulation will help.
Outdoor bunnies and guinea pigs need to have insulated living accommodation to keep them warm and more high fibre hay in the colder months to maintain their condition and good health.
It’s important to be seen – carry a torch or wear a high-vis jacket when walking your dog in the dark mornings and evenings.
Anti-freeze is a potentially fatal toxin if ingested. Cats particularly love the taste of this sweet substance, so it’s important to ensure bottles are stored safely. Rodents are on the move indoors, so use of poisons generally increases at this time of year.
Opting for humane traps are safer, but if poisons are used, ensure they’re kept out of reach.
Mushrooms, acorns, and conkers can cause unpleasant symptoms like vomiting or diarrhoea if ingested as they all contain toxins. If fully ingested, they could also cause an obstruction.
Fleas and ticks are on the increase when the heating goes on, therefore preventative treatments should be year-round.
If your pet is anxious around this time of year, now is the time to talk to your vet about ways to reduce anxiety. Vetsmiths.co.uk.
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