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n And a developer who applied to build 21 new homes at Christchurch’s Steamer Point has seen its revised plans rejected.

Fordingbridge Town Council voted unanimously to recommend refusal of a planning application for land to the west of Whistbury Road. At an extraordinary public meeting, the town council’s planning committee said the outline plan for 342 properties submitted by Pennyfarthing Homes should be refused for several reasons. It said the link road to the site from the A338 should be built before the application could be started. The committee also raised questions about traffic assessments and complained that the ‘figures on the amount of recreation land do not add up.’

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BCP Council planners said Pennyfarthing’s application to build 12 houses and nine apartments with underground and surface parking would have an ‘unacceptable’ impact. The site, currently home to the derelict former coastguard building, would have required the felling of more than 50 trees said the council. It added: “The proposed development will have an unacceptable visual impact on this clifftop site.”

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Police are investigating the theft of £15,000-worth of bicycles and wheels from Wimborne. Officers received a report of a burglary in progress from a property in Horton at around 10.45pm on Thursday, August The18. stolen bikes included a burgundy-coloured Cervelo Aspero with a distinctive gold chain, and a limited-edition Team Edition black Cannondale Supersix Evo Hi Mod with purple and pink details. The Cannondale bike did not have brakes or a chainset. A set of Rova Terra wheels were also PCstolen.Sebastian Haggett, of Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, said: “I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity, particularly involving a red hatchback vehicle, or who may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.” Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at £5000 boiler running to 60 % today for a free quotation

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“It’s more important now than ever that people know there’s help and support out there.

There was a magnificent raffle with two lovely hampers from East Street Deli and McCarthyStone, plus gift vouchers from local shops and donation from friends.

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“We’d encourage anyone who’s struggling, or that knows someone who is, to seek free help by contacting us on 0800 328 0006 or visiting capuk.org.

Wimborne Civic Society’s evening meetings with visiting speakers are open to all, and are held at 8pm on the third Tuesday of each month in the Quarterjack Room of the Allendale Centre. The programme for 2022-23 will start on September 20, when Andrew Negus will talk about ‘Winchester: Bishops, Buildings And Bones’. A ndrew is an accomplished local historian & a Blue Badge guide to OnWinchester.October18, members and guests will be able to hear about ‘Corfe Castle: Medieval Masons & Tumbling Towers’, when Pam White will be giving an illustrated address. On November 15, astronomer Bob Mizon will speak about ‘Starry Skies Near You: The Cranborne Chase Dark Sky Non-membersReserve’. are welcome for a modest entry fee of £3.00. You are welcome to join the society at any meeting at £10 for a year’s membership for an individual, or £15 for a couple.

An East Dorset charity says many low income families are already struggling with soaring energy prices. Hope Church in Ferndown, alongside other local churches, have been helping local people get free of debt through partnering with Christians Against Poverty (Cap) for the past eight years. But they warn that living is now costing millions of low income families everything as energy prices are set to soar again from October.

Pam Ansell, Cap’s debt centre manager in Ferndown, said: “The October energy price rise will result in debt, desperation and even destitution for people this winter. People need more support to ensure they can afford their basic needs.

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Wimborne Radio compered the events and provided Dreamboatsmusic.plans to buy a boat suitable for people with disabilities to use, so the pleasures of the river are open to all.

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Dreamboats held a very successful regatta again this year, reports Linda Brazier The sun shone, people came and enjoyed the barbecue, a tipple at the bar and then home made cakes and tea. This year the entertainment was by the rock band Samurais, who were excellent, and the ever-popular East Dorset Marching Band. The Canoe Club, which is based at Riverside, had their ‘try a canoe’ available and some of the members took part in a very energetic game of canoe polo. The climbing wall proved popular with the children and some adults.

The boat racing took place again this year with slightly fewer willing members to crew the boats. The trophy to the winning team was presented by Carol Butters the mayor.

Colehill resident Ron Franks is the new president of Wimborne Rotary and received his chain of office at a recent lunchtime meeting. Outgoing president Jan Baseley, who held office for a record total of 17 months due to Covid restrictions, welcomed Ron at a special handover meeting at the club’s new meeting venue, Wimborne Football Club. Ron said: “I am looking forward to guiding the club through the coming year and I hope to welcome some new members during my year in office. “Wimborne Rotary now has a first-class venue for its fortnightly regular meetings, and we would welcome any enquiries from new members who are keen to get involved in our support of the community”, he added.

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The Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne is holding a volunteer recruitment open event on Saturday, September 17. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to discuss the variety of fantastic opportunities available, taking you behind the scenes at the museum. There are roles to suit all, from admin and facilities support to customer-facing posts such as front of house, the Tea Room, learning and events.

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Dorset Police are appealing for more information after a number of severed deer heads were found in Colehill.

Police say that on the morning of Wednesday, August 17, ‘deer heads were found discarded on a manure pile in a field in the area of Colehill Lane.’ PCKate Schofield, of the Rural Crime Team, is carrying out enquiries and urges anyone with information to get in touch. “This is a distressing incident and we are doing all we can to identify those responsible.”

No matter how much time you have to offer, whether you have specific skills or just want to find out how you can help, you can just pop in for a relaxed chat on September 17.

Tea dance heaven There is a tea dance at Broadstone Memorial Hall on Friday, September 23 from The2-4pm.event will be run by Shall We Dance, Dorothy, Gerry and ThereHazel.will be another dance on October 28, also from 2-4pm. To book your place and find out more information call 01202 There658833.is no dance in November but the Christmas bash is on Friday, December 9. Cost is £5 per person to include tea and home made cakes. Carers are sponsored by the Leonardo Trust and there is a mixture of ballroom, Latin and party dances.

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has announced its September programme with concerts in and around Dorset. and they include a BSO ‘Cake Concert’ at The Spire in popularAgoodwithknownmusiciansonperformance,ThisPoole.dementia-friendlyfrom2.30pmSeptember12,willfeatureperformingwell-classicsforalltoenjoycake,ahotdrinkandcompany.mixtureofclassicalandfavouriteswill be performed amidst the beautiful backdrop of The Spire’s Rose Hall. The musicians will introduce their instruments and repertoire between pieces, whilst refreshments will be served to all in both intervals. People with dementia who are in care or living in the community are welcome, as are their carers. For more details of all upcoming BSO concerts, visit bsolive.com/

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number Deer55220134024.inquiries

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Wimborne Community Garden in association with Beaucroft College started back in May this year as it ventured out into transforming part of a playing field into a vegetable and flower garden which would provide food for the local Food Bank and Community Kitchen, support the volunteers and hopefully bring joy and a deep sense of satisfaction to those work there... as well as a few aching muscles. Since then, the garden has blossomed with the vegetable beds producing beans, tomatoes, potatoes, beetroot, sweetcorn, red onions, herbs, courgettes and lettuces which have been shared with the Food Bank and Community Kitchen, neighbours and volunteers. A flower bed runs along the fence and the sunflowers, grown by Beaucroft students, look delightful amongst the cornflowers, rudbeckia and verbeena and have drawn many compliments from passers-by. So it’s fair to say the garden is on its way... however, it is yet to be made official. But this Sunday, September 11, from 3.004.30pm, the Mayor of Wimborne Carol Butter, will officially open the garden at the grand opening event. Rumour has it that instead of launching the garden with a bottle of Champagne as is the tradition with ships, the garden is to be launched by means of a pumpkin! Rest assured, the pumpkin will not be damaged in the process but the garden will be delighted to be set on its way and to relish what ventures and developments lie ahead. Everyone is welcome to come - we would be love to see you at the garden! We are to be found at the top of Stone Lane (BH21 1HQ) adjacent to Redcotts rec. We are always open on a Wednesday morning and Friday and Sunday afternoons so do come along and see us to join or just for a visit. To find out more you will find us at: lovelocaltrustlocal awards.co.uk. Email wimbornecommunitygarden@gmail.com, or phone 07502429668 If anyone has any old decking wood ie tanalised timber, we would be so grateful if you could give it to us as we are using it to make clean edging for all our veggie beds. We will be delighted to come and pick up any you might have. Thank you! XXL: Colourful produce and flowerbeds above, safety first always...

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n Little wonder that the UK is in such dire straits when we have Conservative MPs such as the Right Honourable Christopher Chope (S&A, 26th August): “We should end restrictions on the use of household coal and wood burning stoves for heating” with “the net zero CO2 emissions target subject to the test of affordability”. Unbelievable that he should, apparently seriously, make such proposals. Is he completely isolated from the world of fact and information?Thenhegoes on to once again condemn the NHS for the huge problem of bed-blocking when this has been an increasing factor for years owing to his corrupt and inept government utterly failing to deal with the mounting staff crisis in both the NHS and the care system, accentuated by Brexit. Ronnie Rees Wimborne I read with dismay the opinion piece by Chris Chope MP. He advocates more deregulation, suggesting businesses should take more Doesresponsibility.hethink the water companies would respond to that and ensure our beaches and rivers are clean? He also suggests our progress towards net zero should be subject to affordability. I agree, the facts linking emissions to global warming are now well establishedanyone with common sense who has witnessed events both here and abroad this year would conclude that we cannot afford not to act Finally,swiftly. it is a scandal that so many hospital patients await discharge for too long. Who does he think is responsible for this? Fine, let’s charge the costs to those responsible - I think he’ll find that it’s largely the lack of action, funding and any reasonable plan by his government over many Iyears.hope Patricia Miller, the chief executive of the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is preparing her invoice now.

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Verwood Choral Society is ready to start singing again in earnest. The choir briefly met for a few weeks’ rehearsal during May for a performance on the memorial field to celebrate the Queen’s ApartJubilee.from that, we have not sung together since February On2020.Monday, September 19, however, we will be starting up again and preparing for a lovely Christmas Concert with some new music and some old favourites. If you have ever thought you would like to give singing a try, why not come along to a session and see what you are missing. Verwood Choral society is a mixed choir of both gentlemen and ladies and we always welcome new members, especially any Therebasses.are no auditions, just a love of music and singing We meet every Monday at St Michaels’ Parish Church, Verwood, between 7.30pm and 9.00pm. For further information, please contact me on 01202 829212 or e-mail me alternatively,sumlon@hotmail.comatfeelfreeto just turn up any Monday evening and you will be given a warm welcome.

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In preparation for World Suicide Prevention Day tomorrow, Saturday, September 10, Samaritans are asking the public to consider doing the following if something doesn’t look right, or a person looks as if they need help. Introduce yourself Ask their name Ask if they are okay, or if they need Makehelpacomment on the weather

Ask them where they are going Ask if they know where you can get a coffee Ask for the time If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, the Samaritans are here to help 24/7 with free confidential support and a listening ear. You can call free day or night on 116 123, or email us at: jo@samaritans.org.

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The very colourful flower displays in Wimborne Minster added to the great setting for the 22nd annual duck race on the River Allen in aid of Wimborne in Bloom, and it was all of a quack again this year. It took place at the bottom of Mill Lane, starting by the bridge and mayor of Wimborne Carol Butter gave a hand to get the ducks on their way down river - by permission of the Slocock Trustand over the finishing line beside the garden at the back of the Rising Sun in East Street. Tickets to sponsor a duck were sold in town before and on race day itself at £1 each. The winner of the first duck home received £50, second £25, third £10 and fourth, fifth and sixth, £5 each. The proceeds - more than £1,400 - were in aid of Wimborne in Bloom funds. Scrase

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Dorset Labour GREG WILLIAMS

At the time of writing this column, the identity of the new Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party is yet to be revealed. What is certain, however, is that the challenges facing the new occupant of 10 Downing Street - the eighth since I first became an MP - are immense. Fortunately, there is still time for radical emergency action to be taken in response to the problems caused by Putin’s war against civilisation. The primary victims of Putin’s aggression are the citizens of Ukraine who continue to defy the odds by defending their homeland, 20% of which is still illegally occupied by Russia. It is a cause for national pride that we have given such a warm welcome to over 100,000 refugees from Ukraine. Many Ukrainians are now settled in Dorset and it was heartening to meet some of them at a summer garden party held in their honour at Moorlands College, Sopley. Although most are looking forward to returning to Ukraine, many still have practical issues as well as worries about relatives and friends back home engaged in the armed struggle. A few are now in need of fresh host families to replace those unable to extend their hospitality further.

I often travel to London for meetings. Luckily, I am home based, so I wouldn’t call it a commute. I really feel sorry for anyone who does commute by rail though, based on my experiences last Friday.

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Against this background, Boris Johnson was absolutely right in his appeal that we should keep our resolve in defending Ukraine despite the personal privations increasingly being experienced as a consequence of escalating energy prices and galloping inflation. We should be responding with the same defiance as our Ukrainian friends while recognising that we are secondary victims of Putin’s aggression. Our welfare state cannot insulate everyone against these disastrous consequences. Everyone has a part to play in our national response. Hysterical scaremongering coming from some quarters doesn’t help because it creates a sense of individual impotence and perpetuates the falsehood that it is only the Government that can ‘do something’. The people of Ukraine are taking personal responsibility and making sacrifices in their own courageous efforts. We should be following their example and acting in the national interest. It is, therefore, unacceptable that some Union leaders seem intent on using their monopoly power in the coming weeks to hold their fellow citizens to ransom while selfishly arguing for unaffordable pay increases.

You may be aware that a small section of track on the West of England line between Gillingham and Tisbury has a speed restriction of 40mph in place rather than the normal The80mph.reason for the speed restriction is that the clay-based embankment outside Tisbury has dried out during the recent heat wave and the track has sagged as a result. And Network Rail needs it to rain enough before they can fix it. This is climate change in action, folks. We need infrastructure in this country that is resilient to it, whether the planet warms by 1.5 degrees or 2.5. It’s happening, and we’ve got to be better prepared. By any measure, halving the speed on a short section is a minor limitation. However it is apparently responsible for the whole timetable going to pot. Trains have been cancelled at short notice, or diverted via Westbury. Travellers are missing meetings in the city, and/or getting home two hours Thelate. emergency timetable now in place cuts the train frequency down to once an hour from the previous every 30 minutes previous peak service. The majority of services now terminate prematurely at Basingstoke or Yeovil, with through services to Waterloo or Exeter reduced. Who is responsible – apart from climate change? Whilst South West Rail like to appear blameless, I’m not convinced they’ve tried hard enough to accommodate through works. Pressure needs to be kept on both them and Network Rail to remedy the situation as soon as possible. I hope all our elected politicians will do that. What chance is there of reinstating the double track? Well the track bed is all there at least, meaning an upgrade is more practical than say reinstating the old lines through Blandford or Verwood. A 2020 Network Rail report indeed recommended doubling the line in key segments that would enable a higher frequency and more resilient timetable. Regrettably, this recommendation is un-costed. So we are years away from knowing if it is economic, let alone whether it will happen. Finally, the current debacle should give pause to plans from rail operators to close many ticket offices. The gentleman at Gillingham dealt with about 10 queries from confused passengers in the hour I sat in the waiting room. Apps and machines are fine if the trains run on time 99% of the time. But this is not the case. Ticket offices should at least be manned during morning peaks and times of disruption. When trains are cancelled, why not put the train staff at the stations Maybeinstead?these ‘antiquated employment contracts’ we hear about prevent that.

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We need to be better prepared for warming

Putin has unleasheddeliberatelythesedestructive forces of inflation to wreck our economy and would like nothing more than for us to press the self-destruct button by further fuelling that inflation. We must recognise that threat and, instead of playing into Putin’s hands, be exercising personal self-restraint and sacrifice while being generous to those less fortunate than ourselves. These are the best weapons at our disposal as, indeed, they are in every war.

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At Corfe Hills, headteacher James Sankey said: “Our students have worked so hard and thoroughly deserve the superb results they have achieved. “We are incredibly proud of their resilience and commitment over two very demanding years.” In Christchurch, executive head of Twynham and The Grange, Jy Taylor said: “Today is a story of individual successes and there are so many of them. At the age of 13 and 14 these children were faced with an unprecedented set of circumstances with schools moving to online learning. “Plenty of students have achieved 8 or 9 Grade 9s but today we celebrate all of our children.” Parkfield School, Hurn, saw 50 per cent of all grades awarded ‘strong’ passes at grade 5 or above.

What are Lasting Powers of Attorney and why do I need one?

There are two types of LPA document – one that covers financial matters and the other health. You should get both types of LPA drawn up as soon as possible, well in advance of when – or if – they might be needed. Book an appointment with a Maplebrook Wills by calling 07832 331594

Like Wills, lasting powers of attorney (LPA’s) are an essential part of estate planning. Why? While wills only come into effect once a person has died, LPAs are effective if someone is still alive but no longer able to function normally.

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LPAs allow you to nominate a trusted person called an attorney. They can make decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to do so. An LPA gives the attorney the authority to act on your behalf. Both financially and with matters pertaining to your health and care. It goes without saying that attorneys must be people you trust. But what happens if someone doesn’t have an LPA? If you lose mental capacity a bank would freeze all accounts –including any in joint names. Even family members would not be able to access them at first. Obtaining access to the accounts requires a long, drawn-out application to the Court of Protection, and this is a far more expensive process than getting an LPA in the first place.

“Without a ‘lasting power of attorney’ document created in advance, families can find themselves locked out of an ailing loved one’s finances and facing a complicated court process to be appointed their ‘deputy’, with fees running into many thousands of pounds.”

At St Peter’s Catholic School, St Catherine’s Road, Ben Doyle, headteacher summed-up his students’ GCSE success saying that he was exceptionally proud of year 11’s resilience and of ‘how they have performed in their GCSE and vocational “Assubjects.with the A-Levels, there are simply too many outstanding performers to mention by Aname.”pupil who was delighted with her grades said: “Even though it was hard at times with remote learning and studying alone a lot, we still worked hard and got really good results results.” At Ferndown Upper School, headteacher Philip Jones was equally proud and said: “It has been an extremely difficult and challenging year for them and they have risen to this challenge superbly. I wish them all the very best for their future, they have been a pleasure to teach.” Katie Boyes, headteacher at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne, said: “We are absolutely delighted with the results of each of our Year 11 students. “This cohort has faced an incredibly tough two years having disrupted years of schooling since starting at QE as a result of the“ThePandemic.resultsare fantastic. Behind every set of results is a student who has worked exceptionally hard, demonstrating determination and resilience. We are incredibly proud and congratulate them all.”

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Night sky events with Bob Mizon MBE of the Wessex Astronomical Society In late August and early September, find a dark site uncluttered by trees and houses (and of course light pollution), with a low southern Late-nighthorizon.observers might notice a group of stars, due south, looking like a dot-todot teapot, pouring out just above the horizon (some younger readers might like to search ‘what’s a Theteapot’?).celestial teapot is formed by the main stars of the constellation of Sagittarius the Archer. Near its spout, to the right, lurks an unseen monster. In this direction, at the centre of our Milky Way galaxy, churns an enormous black hole about four million times more massive than the Sun. You won’t see Clearthat. skies! in the sky PASS MASTERS: Results joy at Queen Elizabeth’s School

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‘Life’s a beach’ for fun-loving residents

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It’s a vibrant, richly-detailed guide for anyone hungry to discover more about the natural world long ago. He says: “My personal top three fossil locations are Penarth in Wales (my most commonly visited site), Watchet in Somerset (an underappreciated gem), and the areas around the Black Ven of Charmouth (often overshadowed by nearby Lyme).” And his most unusual finds? “Often when the fossils have been eroded weirdly, like a zig-zagging ammonite cross section, or mystery fossils that would be missed by most, like the inner ear bones of whales.” The most exciting? “Anything articulated (multiple fossils still connected close to life position).” Rhys effortlessly conveys the joy of fossilhunting and where best to discover them. Under his and the Natural History Museum’s guidance, you can ‘unlock breathtaking fragments of a lost world.’ But what about responsible fossiling? “If you find anything important, post it on an online forum for discussion where researchers or museums can look at it.” He adds: “For ‘pick-uppable’ discoveries there isn’t much regulation, but if you find something big that needs proper excavation you’ll need help anyway, so there’s little chance of slipping it off the beach unnoticed.” His personal holy grail would be anything truly unexpected. “For example,” he explains, “finding a fossil you can identify as being a dinosaur jawbone, but from an area where no such discovery has been made before, so you may have found a new species.”

“Bizarrely,” he says, “the oddest thing for me was seeing the spine of the book and my name written there.”

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Residents at a Dorset care home showed how much they love to be beside the seaside – without leaving the comfort of their Whilelounge.there are regular summer trips from Colten Care’s Brook View in West Moors to nearby coastal beauty spots, some residents cannot go for various Soreasons.team members decided to ‘bring the seaside to the home’, transforming the lounge into a fun beachscape complete with sand, buckets and spaces, ‘rockpools’, ice cream and even a candy floss machine. Residents made balloons in the shape of sea creatures such as octopuses and there were competitions involving rockpool fishing and building sandcastles. Companionship team leader Sarah Moule said: “We thought it would be a great idea to host a beach-themed day here at the home as not everyone can always get out to the seaside. “Also, we did it in response to a request from one of the regulars on our minibus trips, Daphne “WhenSimpson.we go to the coast, Daphne always wants to get her feet wet. It’s the same with the New Forest - she will want to find a pool to go paddling in. “Seaside holidays tend to give us some of our happiest memories - and the same goes for our residents, including Daphne. “Most of them spent time enjoying beaches and coastal trips in their youth and so having the seaside brought to Brook View was a lovely experience for them.”

ICE TO KNOW YOU: Daphne Simpson enjoys the seaside experience with a friendly octopus

New book highlights fascination of fossils

So, you want to be a proper fossil hunter? Before you pull on your wellies and arm yourself with a geological hammer and safety goggles, grab a copy of Rhys Charles’s inspirational new book, Frozen in Time: Fossils of the United Kingdom and Where to Find them. Rhys, 29, is a bona fide expert in the things, having studied Palaeontology & Evolution at Bristol, graduating with a masters in 2015, and boy, does he know where to look for Fromthem.Verwood, he now runs the Bristol Dinosaur Project, which connects with schools (mainly in deprived areas) and community groups to giving children access to opportunities they might otherwise miss.

Rhys admits that seeing his first book, in the flesh felt very odd: “I’ve seen the cover image of the cover for a long time but it’s very different physically handling it.”

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People can still live well with dementia

Although there is no cure for dementia, scientists and researchers are working hard to nd one. Until that day comes, support and treatments are available that can help with symptoms and managing daily life. ese can allow people with dementia to lead active, purposeful lives and carry on doing the things that matter to them most.

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Just think how you could relax without the worry of the upkeep of a property and garden; where everything you need to live a comfortable and ful lled life is under one roof with an incredible team of people on hand to deal with any worries or concerns. at’s how it could be if you choose to make a move to Heathland House Care Home in Ferndown which will be opening its doors to new residents very soon. is is another ‘jewel in the crown’ for Cinnamon Luxury Care which has retirement villages and care homes across the country and which has been recognised as a Top 20 Rated Care Home Group in the UK by independent reviews website Carehome.co.uk.

St Ives House is owned by Care South, a not-for-profit charity and leading provider of residential and home care across the south of England. The home is situated in a delightful location near Ringwood and offers residential, respite and dementia care in a safe, home-from-home. rate South among the

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Heathland House o ers residential and dementia care together with the opportunity for short respite stays. As well as stylish lounges and elegant dining rooms, each of the fully furnished bedrooms at Heathland House is beautifully appointed with a convenient ensuite bathroom and there are a limited number of care suites with ensuite bedroom and adjoining lounge complete with a compact kitchenette –perfect for couples or for singles looking for more space and independence. And for residents seeking companionship, the comfortable lounges are where they can meet with friends to enjoy a co ee and a chat. ere is a dedicated Hairdressing Salon and all activities from arts and cra s, quizzes and lms are shaped around the interests and hobbies of the people who will live at Heathland House. To nd out more about our limited Pre-Opening Promotion at Heathland House and to book a tour call Alison on 01202 139 735 or email CourtHampshireCinnamon’swillenquiries@cinnamoncc.com.heathland.AlisonalsobeabletotellyouaboutexistingcarehomesinincludingMorningtoninNewMilton For further information about St 209464

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JEWEL IN THE CROWN Heathland House in Ferndown – a brand new ‘Jewel in the Crown’ for Cinnamon Luxury Care experienceshavetheirofis In the heart of the Ashley Heath community Horton Road Ashley Heath | BH24 2EE Contact us today to see how we can help create a new home for you or a loved one 01425 care-south.co.uk481220 Care South is a not-for-profit charity Registered Charity No. 1014697 St Ives House residential and dementia care – warmly welcoming new residents and inviting families and friends visiting their loved ones to share in the Food, Fun and Friendship South

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New Stour & Avon, September 9, 2022 15stouravonmagazine.co.uk MAKING DEMENTIA A THING OF THE PAST www.care-south.co.uk experiencesfriendsawardofistheirhave In the heart of the Ashley Heath community Horton Road Ashley Heath | BH24 2EE Contact us today to see how we can help create a new home for you or a loved one 01425 care-south.co.uk481220 Care South is a not-for-profit charity Registered Charity No. 1014697 St Ives House residential and dementia care – warmly welcoming new residents and inviting families and friends visiting their loved ones to share in the Food, Fun and Friendship South

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WE ARE RECRUITING We are recruiting a number of interesting roles within our care

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All of our bedrooms have ensuite wet rooms, are equipped with overhead hoists, and all have lovely views of our gardens and woodland. We believe that variety and stimulation is so important and activities such as singing and dancing have a wonderful effect on wellbeing. The home has its own pub, the Railway Tavern, serving pub lunches and an art deco theatre for musical and drama productions. The local community are also actively involved such as theatrical groups using our theatre to rehearse and put on shows for us and other local care homes. There are cameras in the garden, including one in a bird box, so residents are able to watch what goes on in the garden on their televisions. We also have wonderful staff who truly enjoy their work and being a part of what we do in many ways, from providing care to singing and dancing in our theatre.

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We are a family owned and managed care home where the direct involvement of our family on a daily basis means that we provide care of the highest quality within a homely and unique environment. As a family we have been providing care to the local community for over 40 years and with the experience and knowledge gained over time we strive to stay at the forefront of residential and nursing care.

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The design of our home is based on providing a community within a safe and secure environment while promoting access and wellbeing to those that are less able to do the things they have always done. A major aspect of the design is to provide stimulation and variety, something that is recognised to assist in wellbeing as we grow older as well as something that everyone is entitled to when living in care.

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20 New Stour & Avon, September 9, 2022 stouravonmagazine.co.uk An ebonised table clock, circa 1690, Henry Stockar, London. SOLD FOR £6,500 • Entries invited for our Specialistforthcomingsales • Catalogues available online • Full calendar of Specialist sales Offices in Dorset, Wiltshire and London Free valuations every Friday, Wimborne office 8 West Borough, Wimborne Minster BH21 1NF 01202 842 900 www.semleyauctioneers.com A Belle Epoque seed pearl & diamond necklace. SOLD FOR £15,000 PASTIMES of Sherborne (near the Abbey) Thirty years of dealing in antique and Collectible Toys. Top prices paid for all types of model railway, die cast cars, early Action Man and Star Wars, Scalextric, Meccano, unmade Airfix kits etc. Those magical makes; Hornby, Dinky, Triang, Spot-On, Corgi, Subbuteo, Britains, Timpo plus plus plus Telephone: 01935 816072 Mobile: 07527 074343 COVID SAFE We’re coming back Just like the Old Days UPCOMING AUCTIONS 01425 480178 The Close, Ringwood, BH24 www.ringwoodauctions.co.uk1LA 22nd1st10thSaturdays:SeptemberOctoberOctoberEach auction always includes the following sections: Jewellery and Silver - Works of Art Ceramics - Pictures - Books Miscellaneous Collectables such as Stamps, Postcards and Toys Furniture - Garden and Agricultural Items Contact us to ﬁnd out about entering items into our auctions! We are an Auction House based in Poole, our Auctions are on a Saturday. We accept items for auction Tuesday-Thursday 10am – 4pm. Please drop in or call us for advice on items you wish to sell. Mannings Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NQ 01202 723177 WE CAN ALSO OFFER A HOME VALUATION, PROBATE AND VAN SERVICE.

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A pair of Old Master paintings are estimated to sell for £8,000-£10,000 in the Charterhouse two day auction in Sherborne on October 6 and 7. “The paintings have been in the same titled family for many years and are quite an exciting heBornpaintedThetoday.”butdisplayedthethey“DatingofCommenteddiscovery.”RichardBromellCharterhouse.tothelate1600sarefairlytypicalofartwhichwasproudlyincountryhouseswhichisrarelyseenpairofpictureswerebyAdrieanvanDiest.inTheHaguein1655travelledtoLondonaged just 17 where he was first employed by the Earl of Bath to paint views and ruins of the West Country. The paintings at Charterhouse depict classical rural scenes. Measuring 61cm x 72cm they are set in period carved giltwood frames and are estimated as a pair at £8,000-£10,000. n Richard Bromell and the team can be contacted for valuations at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 alsocarsforbookswithtwo-daytakingauction.cominfo@charterhouse-wheretheyarefurtherentriesforthisOctoberauctionsalesofpictures,prints,andsportingitemsandtheirspecialistclassicandclassicmotorcyclesinOctober.

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Preheat oven to 190C, gas 5. Put parsnips and swede in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain then mash with 1 tbsp oil and Meanwhile,season. heat 1 tbsp oil over a medium-high heat in a large sauté or frying pan (with lid). Fry sausages for 5 minutes, turning often, until starting to brown. Transfer to a roasting tin and put in the oven for 15 minutes, until cooked through. Return the pan to the heat with the remaining 1/2 tbsp oil, the shallots and a pinch of salt. Cover; cook for 8 minutes until softened, uncover and add the flour, stirring for 1 minute. Stir in wine, bubble until almost evaporated, then add stock, mustard, maple syrup and soy sauce. Simmer for 4-5 minutes for a saucy Servegravy. with steamed green beans. Recipe and picture: WAITROSE

2 echalion shallots, cut into thin wedges through the root 1 tbsp plain flour 150ml vegan red wine 250ml fresh Cooks’ Ingredients Vegetable Stock 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 1 tsp maple syrup ½ tbsp reduced salt soy sauce 200g green beans, steamed, to serve Method

22 New Stour & Avon, September 9, 2022 stouravonmagazine.co.uk Food & Drink The ThaiUltimateExperience At Tiien Thai Restaurant, we are proud to create exceptional food that is carefully prepared and beautifully presented. Experience joy and harmony in a serene yet contemporary environment where the most exciting Thai food will be served. Our chefs source only the finest authentic Thai ingredients to produce the most sublime flavours. The team at Tiien will guide you on a magical adventure of tastes, aromas and textures. bournemouthTIIEN SOUTHBOURNETIIEN TIIENBROADSTONE Book your table and view our menus at www.tiien.co.uk 105 St Michael’s Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5DU 01202 299412 65 Seabourne Rd, Bournemouth BH5 2HD 01202 830620 13 Moor Road, Broadstone BH18 8AZ 01202 693600 Sausage & mash - ultimate comfort food by Lorraine Gibson Isn’t it odd how the nights suddenly seem to draw in the minute we hit midIt’sSeptember?thetime when food cravings shift from alfresco salads to comforting dishes, which is all very well, but stews and hearty roasts can take hours to cook, not ideal when we’re all trying to reduce our fuel consumption. So here’s a quick and easy recipe to help the transition and manage the budget at the same time. Vegan comfort food Sausages with root mash Prepare: 15 minutes Cook: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 500g bag parsnips, peeled, trimmed, tough cores removed and cut into 1cm 1chunksswede (about 600g), thickly peeled and cut into 1cm chunks 2 ½ tbsp olive oil 8 Richmond Meat-Free Sausages

Our menus offer you the finest of local lngredients which include fish and of course our salt aged steaks

New Stour & Avon, September 9, 2022 23stouravonmagazine.co.uk Cooking... with Martha Legg In with...association /fleurdelysinn thefleurdelysinn.co.ukthefleurdelysinn EAT, DRINK AND STAY at the Fleur De Lys in Cranborne 5 WIMBORNE STREET, CRANBORNE DORSET BH21 5PP 01725 551249

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So, we’ve had a nice Sunday roast chicken, we had cold chicken and salad, (actually it was chips, but I am trying to convince myself that I am on a diet!), so what to do with the rest? Stir Fry! We actually like stir fries, not just because they are easy to prepare and cook, but it reminds us of our travels to Asia. We have been lucky enough to have been to India, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Our favourite will always be India but the others have their merits as well. A lot of the street food is stirred fry, served with rice or noodles and for some reason, the stalls have these really small stools by them so that you can sit and eat just after it has been cooked. I was alright as I am only five feet, but at six-feet-plus Martin used to have more of a struggle! It’s not so much the sitting down, but the getting up! Luckily, we did a lot of traveling before he had his hip done, as I don’t even think he would get down to the seat now! When we were in Malaysia, we went to Langkawi and stayed in Georgetown. One of my favourite eating places was a square with lots of different stalls round the edges, each one selling a different type of food. Martin is very partial to curry, so that’s what he had, I love spring rolls and they had so many different varieties! One night they had a Chinese dancing dragon there, it was wonderful, the music and the vibrant colours. Ah, memories! Ingredients Leftover chicken, you can use the breast but some of the other meat is more moist.

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As the chicken is cooked, I don’t put it in first Fry the onion in a small amount of sunflower oil in a wok Add the pepper and any other hard veg so that it can soften a bit I also add a bit of the sauce, to flavour the Addveg the mushrooms and everything else except the Pak choi Add the remaining sauce and then add the pak Addchoithe noodles and keep stirring until they have taken on some of the sauce colouring. Serve!

Passionate about sourcing from smaller, quality driven boutique producers who really care! Quantities are sometimes tiny, but that’s the only way to make amazing wine. Service and advice of the highest level, aiming for the best possible customer satisfaction.

Wine Cellar Planning Thinking of laying some wines down for future pleasure? Come and chat to Daniel for ideas on what to choose to suit your taste and budget.

Daniel believes that having the ability for people to select wines online will be very important and sees a lot of potential there.

Daniel believes there are definitely aspects of his previous career that have benefitted, especially when it came to stocktaking and pricing. “Mathematics is always in the background” he says.

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I have been running the shop with Graham’s help ever since, he says. “It was a real shock to the system but in a good way - I have had first-hand experience of all aspects of running a wine merchants. I think that it was evident from day one that I wanted to roll my sleeves up and get stuck in, ensuring that the shop maintained its high standards of customer service whilst still offering excellent quality wine and spirits to the local community. I will be forever grateful to Graham for giving a complete novice the chance to follow his dream.

Daniel is looking at developing the business but won’t be making any quick changes; one of his goals is to set up an online shop. Sales are down this year, however that is due to the horrendous roadworks affecting the access to Ringwood.

He is also thinking of the hybrid model, so customers can come in and have a glass of wine... but for now it will be business as usual. Cheers!

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Read has been working at the shop since last April and has been mentored by the previous owner, learning all the aspects he would need to take over. Having a little experience but a massive passion for wine Daniel recently left his well-paid role in the NHS to pursue a career in wine, and having already undertaken some unpaid work in a vineyard and Studying for WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) qualifications, Graham Sims the previous owner recognised his potential to take over the thriving business. Starting with the basics, Daniel was gradually brought up to speed on how to run the shop and has created a good rapport with the customers and the wholesale side of the Danielbusiness.whotook over the business fully at the beginning of September says: “I spent 10 years working for the NHS in data analysis and felt that during the first lockdown it was the right time to have a change in career path doing something that I was passionate about, rather than just doing a job to pay the bills.” A move to Dorset prompted Daniel to look for an opening in the wine trade. He visited several wine shops and three months after dropping his CV into New Forest Wines Graham got in touch.

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New Stour & Avon, September 9, 2022 25stouravonmagazine.co.uk Health & Wellbeing “Taking steps towards a brighter future...” Unit 5 & 6, Longham Business Park 168 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9BU Visit our website and ﬁnd out more about fostering www.footprintsfostercare.co.uk0120257340 • Excellent Financial reward to fostering • Full training available • Single/Cohabit/Same sex FosterrelationshipCare

Michael Dooley FRCOG, the former High Sheriff of Dorset, has joined as Patron of Lewis-Manning Hospice

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MichaelCare. said: “I am thrilled to continue my journey in supporting Lewis-Manning and to be able to help them spread the word about their fantastic services across East Dorset and Purbeck. “My maiden official visit as High Sherriff, back in 2021, was actually to the hospice and during my time in office I was honoured and delighted to attend a number of celebratory events, meet staff, volunteers and “Isupporters.wasalways incredibly impressed with all that I saw and learned on my visits. The hospice is doing such amazing work for the patients and families that it supports with lifelimiting illnesses in the local “Icommunity.amhoping that I can offer guidance and support to further their clinical and organisation strategy, as well as raise awareness of LewisManning, to encourage additional fundraising for this incredible charity.”

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The sessions include arm and leg stretches, co-ordination exercises and other techniques to stimulate movement, balance and flexibility. Home manager Jess Brolan said the aim is to promote mobility and independence in a friendly, relaxed environment. She added: “Having fun with exercise is one of many ways we help our residents stay active and make the most of each day.”

Gifts in Wills pays for more than 100 days of patient care at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care each year? Of course, we understand that family comes first, however with your kind support, we promise to do everything in our power to provide quality care for the people of East Dorset and Purbeck that are living with life-limiting illnesses. Join the many thousands of people who remember a charity in their Will each year. This is your opportunity to leave a legacy to a charity that is making an impact in the local community. Visit our website to find out how you can make your Will online today at no cost to you. Every supporter Will is checked by a fully qualified solicitor and you can use their helplines at no extra lewis-manning.org.uk/free-wills-month.cost.

Residents at a Dorset nursing home are improving their fitness, strength and mobility thanks to a year-long partnership with expert physiotherapists. Colten Care’s Avon Reach has teamed up with Poole-based BWT Physio to offer weekly group sessions at the Mudeford home plus one-to-one follow-ups. Around 13 residents are attending the Thursday group exercises, designed to stretch and strengthen muscles in a safe, controlled manner. Resident Margaret Johnson said: “It’s brilliant. I find it really helpful and long may it continue. I am so pleased with it.”

26 New Stour & Avon, September 9, 2022 stouravonmagazine.co.uk Health & Wellbeing Candles on e lake Reﬂect, remember and celebrate loved ones by taking part in our memory walk and ﬂoating candles on the lake event. Saturday 15th October, 6pm – 8pm, The Ark, Poole Park Make a donation for your candle today on our website. Charity Registration No.1120193 lewis-manning.org.uk Leave a lasting legacy to hospice care

This large parish, which escaped from Hampshire to join us in 1974, is rather urban but has several large areas of heathland and woodland with public access. As the soil is acid, most of the vegetation is coniferous trees and Bewarebracken.of ticks if you brush through the bracken as about an eighth of them carry Lyme disease which can affect you for There’syears. a free parking space at the roadside at Ashley, about half a mile west of the A31/A338 roundabout Fromjunction.there you can walk north across the heath/forest to join the recently resurfaced Castleman Trailway, which follows the old Southampton to Dorchester railway line. Turn left and follow the Trailway south west, crossing the road alongside which you parked. After another half mile you’ll find a finger post pointing right to the Moors Valley Country Park. Turn right and head north, crossing the road again to enter the Country Park where there are various distractions including a shop and a loo as well as children’s play area. There’s also a car park that you could have used if you’re wealthy. Weave your way eastwards through a maze of paths through coniferous woodland until you meet a bridleway that takes you eastward through the woodland for another three quarters of a mile until you meet the B3081. Turn right and head south eastwards along the path that parallels the road for three quarters of a mile to join the Castleman Trailway again. Head westwards for a quarter of a mile then, at the start of a cutting, leave it by joining a path to your left that leads you west, then south through the Access Land back to your car. You’ll have walked about six miles.

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Picture a 12-year-old me, delivering a free local paper every Wednesday to each house in our road. One afternoon, two lads, a little older than I, were sitting on a wall outside one of the houses I was delivering to. I walked bashfully by head down avoiding eye contact. Later that evening my Dad answered the telephone and told me it was for me. On picking up the receiver, a young voice told me his name, that he was one of the chaps on the wall, and promptly asked me out the following evening. Having never had a boyfriend before, I went into a state of shock and panic, and heard myself uttering the fateful word, ‘yes.’ The receiver went down.

Have you ever said yes when you meant no? I have, and it’s a cringeworthy tale!

Draining from head to toe, I thought, ‘what have I just done?’ I meant to say no! I decided that the right thing to do would be to write a note to the wooer, saying ‘thank you, but no thank you.’ I posted the note at the house where I had seen him sitting on the wall. To my mind, if he didn’t live there, then his friend must, so he would pass the note to him. However, I had a nagging feeling, what if he didn’t get the note? On confiding with my folks and begging not to be made to go the door if Romeo turned up expecting his date, my Dad took on the duty of Atheartbreaker.theallotted time, and from an upstairs room overlooking the street, my heart sank as I saw the chap heading to our Myhouse.Dad answered the door and told him that I wouldn’t be coming out and that I had posted a note saying as such through his letterbox. The heartbroken admirer said that he hadn’t received a note, for he did not live at that address, he lived in the next road Onceover!thepoor boy departed, tail between his legs, I was dispatched to pen another Thisnote. time apologising for the whole debacle. The note was hastily posted through the correct letterbox, and I scarpered before anyone could see me. Even after this toe-curling event, I went on to say yes on many occasions, when I meant no (and I’m not talking about boys!) Maybe it was agreeing to meet a friend when I really wanted an early night. Or saying yes to a task at work when I was already snowed under. We tend to put the feelings and needs of others before our own, because we like to please, we don’t like letting anyone down or thinking ill of Andus.yet often, the only person that suffers from saying yes when they mean no, is ourselves.

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Learning to say no n Victoria Arnold is a life coach from Victoriaarnold.co.ukWimborne

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Chiropractic care can help you reduce your costochondritis by specific gentle adjustments. Depending on the cause behind your costochondritis, a chiropractor may be able to conduct a series of adjustments that can help ensure your ribs are aligned the way they should. This may involve careful manual adjustments, or the use of a tool, such as an activator, that can make smaller and more precise adjustments. Appropriate chiropractic adjustments help to reduce inflammation and pain. However, a good chiropractor doesn’t just adjust and then require that you come in week after week to get rid of your pain permanently. While this may be necessary, adjustments are only a piece of the overall puzzle when it comes to reducing your pain. Comprehensive chiropractic care involves so much more than just adjustments and may Teachinginclude: stretches and other exercises that can help you reduce your pain Massage or acupuncture that can address your issues on another level

Recommendation to other medical or fitness professionals, as necessary, to provide for a more comprehensive and complementary healing

Costochondritis can come from several causes, including trauma, poor posture, genetics, arthritis, and more. It can also involve more than just rib pain and may involve other pain in your extremities and a difficult time taking a deep breath. As such, this is more than just a minor inconvenience and if left untreated, this type of pain can negatively impact your life.

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As anyone who suffers from it knows, pain from costochondritis can be pretty Costochondritispainful.isacondition that is inflammation of the cartilage that connects your ribs to your sternum. There are a few methods of treatment to deal with the pain from costochondritis, including anti-inflammatory medication, stretching, or nerve stimulation. However, chiropractic care can also be a useful component of dealing with this rib pain.

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Given the year we’ve had with lack of rain, the drought conditions - now official in many parts of the country including Dorset - and the very pertinent climate change challenges facing us all, I thought a drought special would be a good idea as we come into early autumn when we are thinking about changing plants around and replanting! There is a lot of discussion between the public and horticulturists the world over about how we plant and garden for the predicted climate change. It’s a really tricky subject, as we are only dealing with predictions, and these are based on unknown inputs depending on emissions and global events. At a local level, the climate is predicted to be on average 1-2C warmer annually, with 10-20% more precipitation in the winter, and 0-20% less in the summer, with an annual overall slight increase of 10% precipitation by 2060 (Met Office Climate Change Projections, RCP 2.6 and 4.5, 50th percentile). So, warmer and wetter overall, but with less precipitation in summer. But what does all this mean for plants and gardens? Well, we are going to have to look at water conservation, at soil health and at plant selection, but maybe not quite as drastically as we may fear from this year. Based on these predictions, we can expect to need plants that can cope with higher summer temperatures and reduced water, but wetter feet in winter. Things like lavender, whilst loving the dry hot conditions, therefore may not do so well in clay soil in the wet winters, though on well drained soil will be fine. That doesn’t really answer the question clearly, but it’s a really difficult one to answer clearly as the variables on your own soil types and approach to watering is so wide! Bear in mind these predictions are by 2060, and therefore some plant selection is more crucial than others. Trees, which have potential to live far longer than 2060, will clearly need to be carefully thought about, but if you are planting perennials or short-lived shrubs for the next 10 years it’s not quite such a Ofconcern.course, all this is slight conjecture, and there will be anomaly years like this one more frequently so my advice must be taken with a pinch of salt and is based on the above predictions! Having said that, we are likely with the warmer winters to be able to grow a range of less hardy plants that previously wouldn’t have survived without being in a greenhouse or heated space, so our planting palette will shift and we will likely lose a few plants at one end but gain a few at the other. Climate change is a disaster, and we must act, all of us, to limit the remaining damage and reverse what we can, but I want to say that we can have plants and greenery (that will in turn help the fight with climate change) in this changing world. It’ll be a bit of trial and error I’m afraid and soil health and water conservation will become even

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New Stour & Avon, September 9, 2022 31stouravonmagazine.co.uk Home & Garden Hannah Hobbs-Chell is a horticulturist and relevantcomhobbschell@outlook.forIfdesigner/consultant.gardenyouhaveaquestionher,email:hannah.includingapictureif www. .com HOUSE CLEARANCE Plus Sheds, Attics, Garages & Gardens Quality Items Offset Registered Waste Carrier Tel: 01202 001614 or 07853 enquiries@back2market.com275379 WBC Engineering Ltd 01202 002713 more important to help plants become resilient. So mulch, mulch, mulch your borders to help the soil retain moisture, and install water butts or even underground tanks if you are having works done already. I know a few gardeners who have purchased IPCs and set up pump systems to use runoff water too! In times of drought, careful and particular watering is key, as is choosing the right planting time to give plants the best opportunity to create their own watering system through their roots. Hope that helps.

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A pattern I have noticed when rambling with my husband is he likes linear walks whereas I prefer the circular. He is half Danish and likes things ordered, symmetrical and known. My genes seem to enjoy not knowing what is round the Ourcorner!choice of art on the walls of our house also mirrors this difference. His choices are documentary in style whereas mine are interpretive and, more often than not, pattern. I had been ogling Diana Heynes’ Conker mandala on Facebook and looking forward to making my own. However, after several ‘reccies’ round our village it seems the horse-chesnut trees are not quite ready to relinquish their treasure! We did manage to find one and, although partially white, it makes a great central point for the mandala. I never knew there was so much history in mandalas. You can scratch the surface into a wonder world of Buddhist, American Indian or Hindu cultures to name but a few. Just the process of collecting the natural materials is relaxing and fun. Very basically you need a central eye in my mandalas that is the dried thistle (I don’t know its technical name but I call it a Ruff) in the first picture and the solitary conker in the second. Then you radiate outwards in a circular manner with whatever you choose to use. The pattern should then be enclosed with a square which is achieved with ease in a photo frame! Words and pics by JO GREEN, a former allotmenteer, forager, amateur herbalist, pickler and jam maker who squeezed her allotment greenery into her tiny garden

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There will be live music throughout the day with performers including Rod Bush, Bert Buckley, the Darwins and Flooded ThereLane. will also be tombolas, games and stalls including Fairtrade products, Dottie’s Delights, Waggtail Pets and Kesmee Studio. Refreshments inlude tea, coffee, homemade cakes and a barbecue. Car parking available on site. The Volunteers will have stalls raising money for their own travel expenses fund. FEATURE

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New Stour & Avon, September 9, 2022 37stouravonmagazine.co.uk HIGH ST, www.regentcentre.co.uk(01202)CHRISTCHURCH499199 DIRT IN THE GATE MOVIES - GRINDFEST Fri 9 – Sat 10 Sept Dirt in the gate Movies are back for its fourth, two day fun filled cinematic extravaganza of classic genre movies. ERIC KNOWLES: WHAT’S IT WORTH? Sun 11 Sept: 14:00 A witty and entertaining look at the world of Antiques with one of its best raconteurs. GLYNDEBOURNE: LA BOHEME Sun 11 Sept: 19:30 With a ‘megawatt Mimì’, director Floris Visser delivers a ‘fresh take’ on one of the greatest operas of all time. FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS: ONE AND ALL (12A) Mon 12 Sep: 14:00, 17:00, 19:45 | Tue 13 Sep: 17:00, 19:45 | Wed 14 Sep: 14:00, 17:00 (Sub), 19:45 | Thu 15 Sep: 11:00, 14:00 | Fri 16 Sep: 10:30, 13:15, 16:00 | Sat 17 Sep: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 19:45 | Sun 18 Sep: 14:15, 17:00, 19:45 REGENT COMEDY CLUB WITH IVO GRAHAM Thu 15 September: 19:30 Ivo Graham headlines our comedy night with full supporting line up. NT LIVE: PRIMA FACIE (15) Fri 16 Sep: 19:00 | Sat 24 Sep: 14:30 | Mon 3 Oct: 20:00 Extra screenings added due to phenomenal demand. THE SORCERER – CHRISTCHURCH GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY Thu 22 – Sat 24 September: 19:30 A sorcerer who fills a communal teapot full of love potion at a wedding banquet, what could possibly go wrong…? WITHNAIL & I (1987) [35mm] (15) Sun 25 September: 20:00 Presented by Dirt in the Gate Movies, screening from an original 35mm print. ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: MADAMA BUTTERFLY Tue 27 September: 19:15 Broadcast live from the Royal Opera House in London. KnitWits is the inspirational one stop Wimborne wool shop offering a range of yarns and accessories. Unit 1, Jessopp House Mill Lane, Wimborne BH21 1JQ T: 01202 889620 E: knitwits22@gmail.com W: knitwitsdorset.co.uk Coming soon! 17-24th September 2022 Supported by the UK Hand Knitting Association Knitting and crochet event details on our website. For your chance to win simply answer the question below: Q: How is the ‘humerus’ better known? A) Funny bone B) Ham bone C) Trombone Enter via our website stouravonmagazine.co.uk/comps Closing date Sunday 10 September. Full terms & conditions available on our website Win 2 tickets to see Ivo Graham at the Regent Comedy Club 15th September New Stour & Avon Competition All who enjoy singing are invited to the Minster All those who enjoy singing are invited to Wimborne Minster on Saturday, September 17. The day is being conducted by Noel Tredinnick, Conductor Emeritus and Founder of the All Souls Orchestra. The day starts at 10.00am and booking is essential. It is in preparation for a Harvest Praise Celebration at 7.00pm. To book, e-mail parishoffice@ wimborneminster.org.uk or telephone 01202 884753. Noël Tredinnick retired in July 2019 was Director of Music of All Souls Church. As founder of the All Souls Orchestra, his leadership of All Souls Music spanned almost 50 years, beginning his ministry in 1972. In recognition of his long service to the ministry of the Orchestra, he was offered the title of Conductor Emeritus. Wimborne Minster Musical Heritage Trust Registered Charity No: 1187730 PRAISEVOICEYOURFINDTOSINGGod’SIN WIMBORNE MINSTER SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2022 HARVEST PRAISE WITH NOËL TREDINNICK CONDUCTOR EMERITUS AND FOUNDER OF All SoulS’ orcheStrA7PM ALL ARERETIRINGWELCOMEOFFERING Arts & EntertainmentsIn assocationwith... museumofeastdorset.co.uk01202882533

FUNDRAISING FUN: The Sturminstrels, organisers the Dorset Dolls and Alice Picture: ADRIAN FISHER

A fundraiser for the British Red Cross Crisis Appeal in Ukraine proved an enjoyable evening in a packed hall in Stalbridge, writes Lyn Wilton The Sturminstrels, headlining, started the show and were followed by 21-year-old Alice, a young lady who has studied music and recently arrived from Ukraine. We were proud to introduce her. She sang two beautiful folklore songs, without any accompaniment, in her native language and the audience was spellbound - not a sound could be heard in the hall. A very well deserved standing ovation followed and she certainly stole the show! This was a hard act to follow by local musical acts from the ‘Gugg’, which is Guggleton Farm Arts, a not for profit Community Interest Company based in Stalbridge, that proactively seeks and provides many forms of art. The acts comprised the Dynamic Duo, Steve and Alan with guitar songs, the Guggles, a musical therapy band, Rob on guitar playing his own material and Nick and Steve playing Latin songs on guitar and Themandolin.Sturminstrels rocked out the Theevening.‘Dorset Dolls’, Lyn, Judy, Marion and Denise would like to say a big thank-you to all the performers giving their time for free and all the helpers, making it a very successful evening. n And last month the Sturminstrels helped raise a further £295 for Ukraine, at the ‘Gugg’, bringing the grand total raised to £945.00.

38 New Stour & Avon, September 9, 2022 stouravonmagazine.co.uk WEBSITECHECKINGPLEASEKEEPOURAlthough it is not currently a legal requirement, please consider wearing a face covering to protect yourself and others when visiting the Tivoli. Wednesday 28th September, 7.30pm. Tickets £15 (Box Office bookings over £20 incur £1 booking fee) MATT BLACK & SPECIAL GUESTS JAX HALL ‘Inspired By Adele’ & Marky Dawson Saturday 10th Sept, 7.30pm Tickets £ 24.50/ £22.50 concs (Box Office bookings over £20 incur £1 booking fee) FRANKIE’S GUYS: A Celebration Of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Friday 9thTickets7.30pmSeptember£20 (Box Office bookings over £20 incur £1 booking fee) AYNSLEYblues-basedLISTERSuperbrock! WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING (15) 12th & mat14thSeptember,13th7.30pmMatineeSept2pmTicketsAdult£8eve,£7,U16s£6 (Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction) Friday 16th Tickets7.30pmSeptember£21.50 (Box Office bookings over £20 incur £1 booking fee) THE BOHEMIANS Queen – Greatest Hits Tour FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS: ONE & ALLmatAdult&19th,(12A)20th21stSept7.30pm,Matinee22ndSept1.30pmTickets£8eve,£7,U16s£6 (Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction) A JOURNEY INTO FRENCH22ndFromMUSICOffenbachtoGainsbourgThursdaySeptember7.30pm.Tickets£15 (Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction) A HEAD FULL OF COLDPLAYFriday23rdSeptember7.30pm.Tickets£20 (Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction) THE KING’S VOICE Gordon Hendricks As 24thSaturdayElvisSeptember7.30pm.Tickets£26 (Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction) FROM THE UNPLUGGEDJAM:Tuesday27thSeptember7.30pm.Tickets£32.50 (Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction)

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Alice steals the show and helps raise £650

Broadstone Art Society is returning once more to Broadstone Village to present its annual art exhibition. From Saturday, October 22, to Sunday, October 30, a wide variety of members’ paintings, prints and greetings cards will be on show at the youth centre in Moor Road. There promises to be something for everyone, to view and to Muchbuy. of the work has taken place outdoors during the long hot summer at a variety of locations including famous viewpoints, old country houses, the seaside, and even Broadstone itself. The exhibition will be open between 10am and 4pm daily with a late evening until 8pm on Friday, October 28. (Please note noon close on Sunday During30th). the last year the art society has held a pop-up street gallery as part of the local Musical Market events. These informal displays have helped the club to present its work, and additionally to raise funds for Mosaic, a Dorsetbased charity supporting bereaved children in the county. The fundraising work for Mosaic is due to continue into November, when the art society will hold an online auction of artwork. All entries will be displayed on the society’s website at broadstoneartsociety. com and will be supported by posts on Facebook and TheInstagram.Society’s last online auction raised over £1000 in support of those affected by the situation in Ukraine.

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In keeping with our tradition of promoting local talent, our second act of the evening is Lee Smith! Known by his friends (and customers) as the angry barman, Lee paints a vivid picture of his anxiety attacks through self-deprecating humour that will have the audience chuckling the night away.

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Sunjai quickly wins over audiences with his conﬁdence and warm personality. He is an engaging comedy storyteller who covers tales about his family, speeding tickets and extremist rodents. Sunjai oozes charm and will leave you grinning from ear to ear. His accolades include: Winner “Bath Comedy Festival New Act 2017”

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There will be laughs a plenty as our regular host Carl Filer introduces you to top acts from near and far. Our ﬁrst act of the evening will be Ben Harrington.

With hilarious lyrics covering everything from the mundane to the surreal, tunes that'll get stuck in your head and genuine musical talent Plastic Jeezus are an act not to be missed. Our headline act for the evening are the wonderful Raymond & Mr Timpkins Revue!

Our penultimate act of the evening will be the incredible Sunjai Arif!

Finalist “Max Turner prize 2016”

Runner up for the 2018 Guide Awards: Best Comedian Tour support for Tom Green: European Comedy Road Trip” Tickets are selling fast for this ‘not to be missed’ night of comedy and entertainment. Tickets are £15 or you can upgrade to one of our VIP tables for just £80 for 4 people. Doors open at 7pm, show starts 8pm. Visit us at www.barringtoncentre.co.uk/ events to book now.

Our third act of the evening will be Bournemouth based duo Plastic Jeezus! Winners of the 'Best Newcomer' at the prestigious 2021 Musical Comedy Awards, Plastic Jeezus will be bringing their unique brand of deadpan, up-tempo wryness to Carl's Comedy Club for the ﬁrst time at the Barrington.

Join us for our debut show at The Barrington Theatre in Ferndown on Saturday 17th September.

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Lightning-fast choreography meets uber swift editing in a fantasmagorical collision of quality entertainment. An overload of velvet, sandals and multi-hued wool provides a startling accompaniment, the whole effect being that of a slim man and a fat man putting their bums in your face.

Ben returned to comedy in 2018 after a few years away and is making excellent inroads on the comedy circuit. His wry look at the world, ability to interact with the audience and funny anecdotes centred around his family, ageing body and bizarre encounters make him an enjoyable act to watch.

A day at the farm with Tiffany Fleming

Farming & Environment

As August ended and the heat abated, life on the farm became a little more comfortable, and the first of the ‘ber’ months signalled the impending arrival of Thereautumn.is a marked changed in the farm’s produce; deep green glossy kale contrasting plump pumpkins and squash, sporting bright harvest colours like veggarden jewels. They can be seen first thing, glinting with overnight dew, reminders of the Harvest Thanksgiving events to come, and of Hallowe’en and all the excitement that entails. Work continued at a pace – pace being the theme as we warmly welcomed our half-marathon hero, Julie Richardson, to the farm to thank her for her Bournemouth Bay Run efforts which raised more than £1,600 for High Mead. Money that afforded us a ramp to allow ‘access for all’ to the recently-appointed animal feed store. Julie was accompanied by Lesley Trevett, Ladies’ Captain of Ferndown Golf Club, who kindly donated funds to complete the concrete apron for the recently rebuilt stables – thank you to Travis Perkins Ferndown for their support too. August really was a great ‘getting things done’ month. Wessex Water loaned their apprentices for a day, to help weed the perennials section of the fruit and veg garden, and to help clean out the runner duck enclosure, together with many other very helpful tasks. They were treated to a barbecue cooked by the farm’s resident chef Nik who, despite having been in post for only a few weeks, has very quickly become part of the team. In addition to the preparation for ensuring High Mead’s animals are kept warm and dry in the winter months, Liz Mitchener, one of our committed farm-shop volunteers and queen of all things art and craft (she is, quite literally, the most resourceful woman I have ever met), turned her talents to guaranteeing our ladybird population are protected too, by creating a super range of ladybug shelters; this sparked a debate about how few ladybirds we’ve seen this summer, a sure sign they need our help. The farm is environmentallyvery aware and avoids the use of any pesticides or insecticides, so it is an ideal environment to gauge how well beetle and butterfly populations are doing. We have been delighted to see more butterflies about this year, but our bug population definitely appears to be in decline. Apparently, beetles comprise the largest set of pollinating creatures, due to their sheer numbers. They are responsible for pollinating 88% of the estimated 240,000 floweringplant species globally and are an important natural control for aphids and greenfly which are common pests at the Anotherfarm!good reason to make sure they have somewhere safe to stay over winter and to help keep them thriving and happy to stay close. ‘Snug as a bug’ will be our mantra this month…

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Tiffany Fleming is a volunteer at High Mead Farm in Longham, Ferndown. High Mead Farm is a working farm run to promote the benefits of engaging with animals, soil, and nature. They ‘create purposeful roles for our cofarmers, young people and adults alike, to help bring about a sense of wellbeing and self-worth that many have never experienced before’.

New Stour & Avon, September 9, 2022 43stouravonmagazine.co.uk Farming & Environment DO YOU NEED A NEW GRAIN STORE BUILDING? Do you need to improve or increase your Grain Storage capacity? Do you need to speed up grain tipping and handling? Look no further we are here to help! We are your ‘One stop Shop’ for the construction of grain storage and grain handling buildings. Leave it to us we can assist with! • Design and specification requirements • Assisting with the planning application process • Excavation and groundworks • Supply and erection of new structures • Dryers, drying floors and grain handling equipment • Tipping pits and elevator systems • Stirrers and aeration equipment • Installation of electric and gas services Farwell Plant Hire are a Dorset Based company with years of experience in meeting our customers needs in providing grain storage solutions whether you require a new grain store or to improve your existing storage and grain handling equipment. We will manage your project from start to finish ensuring that the design is tailored to exactly meet your needs and is installed in conjunction with service engineers to establish future maintenance plans. You will have one point of contact throughout the project. For more information or to discuss your needs please contact: Martin Farwell 01258 455219 or email martin@farwellplanthire.co.uk

MOW WAY: Rae Cotton and Carol Head from the Friends of Victoria Hospital and, right the front row at the show Supported by the Ford and Fordson Association, the East Dorset Trac Pack’s annual Show at the Mow near Wimborne was a hot one. This was an opportunity for the public to get up close and personal with many of the tractors they had watched and seen on the many recent runs. A great selection of tractors from a 20-mile radius attended. Despite oppressive temperatures, plenty of shelter from the sun was provided and this gave the opportunity to chat with old friends and seek opinions on mechanical Thisissues!was a free entry show, but a bucket for loose change donations for the local Friends of Victoria Hospital, Wimborne, received approximately This£230.was helped by the Trac Pack’s whip-round on their last run. The event was a great team effort by all involved and big thanks were given to all those who gave their time in ‘tropical conditions’.

The Show at the Mow proves hot stuff

After weeks of planning we were finally able to celebrate the official Local Nature Reserve Status for Lytchett Bay View on Tuesday, August 16, writes Karen Cane town clerk. Despite preparing for hot weather leading up to the day, we were greeted with torrential rain but in true British spirit the event went ahead, with the Lytchett Minster & Upton Town mayor, Mikka Pryor, welcoming guests to the site, and stressing how important this status was in further protecting this ‘jewel in Upton’s crown’. Around 20 distinguished guests from other Dorset towns, as well as representatives from our nature partners joined together to celebrate, and were taken on a hosted walk of the site led by community volunteer Shaun Robson, a local naturalist, bird watcher and a member of Friends of Lytchett Bay View. The invited guests commented on how they would all be returning to take a walk in this wonderful open space – albeit on a less wet and wild day.

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Pets

Rabbits are such popular pets these days, so here’s some facts that you might not know. Healthy, well-looked after rabbits can live up to 12 years and are incredibly sociable creatures. They should live in pairs or bigger groups for companionship and warmth during the winter months. They’ll snuggle together and groom each other. Bunnies are natural re-cyclers – as part of their natural diet, rabbits eat a specific kind of their own droppings called caecotrophs. These are full of protein and vitamin B and eating these will maximise the nutrients they get from their food. Their diet should be made up of around 80% hay, supplemented by a small amount of fresh vegetables (15%), with around 5% of a good quality pellet food. Muesli-type foods encourage unhealthy selective eating as they will pick out the bits the like, so these aren’t Therecommended.teethcontinue to grow throughout their lifetime – another reason why it’s important to ensure they mostly eat hay or grass as this acts as a natural abrasive and helps prevent overgrown teeth and painful spurs. Rabbits need a constant supply of water that should be changed daily. They often prefer a bowl rather than a bottle as it’s easier for them to drink from. Neutering of your rabbit is always recommended unless you are breeding – this is better for their health as well as stopping them from literally ‘breeding like rabbits’. A fun fact about rabbits is when they’re at their happiest, you might catch them doing a binky. This is when they jump in the air, twist their head and body in opposite directions and kick their feet Aout.happy sight indeed.

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Dorset drivers are being urged to remove their air fresheners and fill up on screenwash to avoid failing their MOT Accordingtest. to motoring experts, it’s not just the most obvious things which can trigger and MOT failure and with recent cost of living rises, ensuring a car passes first time can help save motorists money. According to LeaseCar.uk, faulty number plate lights and having no washer fluid for the windscreen are among the different reasons why MOT test centres fail drivers. Other reasons for failure include frayed seatbelts, non-working reversing lights (according to LeaseCar.uk, vehicles used from September 2009 must have working reversing lights otherwise it will lead to a failed MOT), worn-out fuel caps which don’t seal properly, and noticeable cracks on the numberplate. Air fresheners are an interior addition which many drivers opt for but it’s best to remove one when it’s time for the test. Technically it can be viewed as an obstruction of vision which can lead to an automatic failure.

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A Wimborne law firm has signed the Armed Forces Covenant to show its support for military personnel and Ellisveterans.Jones Solicitors’ managing partner Nigel Smith put pen to paper with lieutenant colonel Anthony Sharman of the British Army. It has registered its covenant with the Wessex Reserve Forces & Cadets Association and has received the Government’s Bronze Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award to mark its commitment. The Armed Forces Covenant paves the way for Ellis Jones to employ more former military personnel and reservists, and step up its support for the wider ‘forces family’. Ellis Jones – with offices in East Street, Wimborne – already counts reservists and former military personnel among its 170 staff and 21 partners, including associate solicitor Will Dooley and solicitor Conor Maher. Nigel said: “We are proud to have longstanding links with the armed forces, including private clients and members of our staff. “Signing the covenant was a natural progression and a way of formally recognising this relationship while allowing us to provide greater support for serving and former armed forces

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It’s a dream come true for many youngsters. A whole hall packed with giant track layouts, motorised and ride-on trains plus a play tent, books, puzzles, crafts and much Andmore.everywhere you look, the smiling face of Thomas The Tank Engine together with his friends. Tammy Kayler is responsible for putting smiles on hundreds of young faces. She’s the Dorset franchisee for TheTrainmaster.award-winning business runs train-themed events in community centres as well as customised private parties in Dorset and on the Hampshire Althoughborder. there’s no upper age limit it’s primarily aimed at children up to the age of Thesix. business was founded by mother of three Chloe Cotton,from Hampshire, four years Trainmasterago. now operates across the country in 17 Tammylocations.secured the Dorset franchise in March this year with the help of the New Enterprise Allowance. She was previously receiving Universal Credit (UC) as a single mother. But after telling her UC work coach about the opportunity of having a Trainmaster franchise, the 37-yearold was put on a business start-up scheme run by Pinnacle People. It takinginvolvedpart in an Tammyin-depthbeingpraisedwasTheplan.aandworkshopstart-upbusinessintensivecreatingbusinessplanlaterforthemosteverseen.isnowtobe

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The Fly Fishers made a return trip to John O’Gaunt Fishery near Romsey in TheHampshire.recentheatwave has taken its toll on fish activity with warmer water temperatures reducing oxygen and consequently making fish less eager to feed. A fast rotation of flies was necessary to tempt the trout and only a few experts managed to complete a full bag of four fish. Successful patterns included buzzers and gold-ribbed hare’s ear. Top of the class was Raymond Willis whose patience and expertise was rewarded with a 10lb bag taking a well deserved first Junior,place. Bradley Slater hooked the biggest fish weighing in at 3lb 2oz. They are pictured above.

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Last chance for Rugby Lunch tickets Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, hosts its Rugby Lunch, at Hoburne Park, Christchurch, on Friday, September 16. The event includes great entertainment, networking opportunities, and guest celebrity appearances from Tom Shanklin - former Welsh Rugby Union player and David Flatman – former prop for Bath and the England national rugby team turned pundit. The lunch kicks off at noon with welcome drinks and a VIP reception before guests take their seats for a three-course meal and hear from the celebrity guest speakers. There will also be an opportunity to win the famous Knife, Fork, and Spoon game, raffle prizes, and auction lots, of which prizes are donated from local businesses and the community. Tickets are £65 per ticket, and £600 for a table of 10. Visit rugbydiverseabilities.org.uk/formoreinformation.

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Legendary golfers on the ball 30 years on

Golden golfers rolled back the years at a reunion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dorset winning the national amateur championships. Every player from the seven-strong team – including Peter McMullen from Ferndown – and its non-playing captain attended the special event to mark their historic victory in 1992 at Kings Norton in Birmingham. It is the only time the county has won the prestigious English County Finals AndChampionship.theyevenrecreated their winning pose of 30 years ago to tee off the reunion party at Parkstone Golf Club, which was sponsored by regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors. Lining up were Lee James, Peter McMullen, Martyn Thompson, Tony Lawrence, Steve Edgley, Michael Watson, Captain Doug Pratt and Rodger Hearn. The celebration was the first time some of the players had seen each other in many years since claiming the prize three decades ago. Organiser Rodger Hearn, who holed the winning putt, said: “It was wonderful to get the team back together and reminisce about our glorious victory. “As Doug said at the event, looking back it is remarkable to think that it was 30 years ago that we won the championship and what a marvellous achievement that was. “The reunion was a great way to renew old acquaintances as well as celebrate the 30th anniversary milestone with other members of the Dorset hierarchy, led by Dorset chairman Stuart Mackenzie and other committee members including excaptains, former county presidents and dignitaries. It’s about time Dorset won the championship again!”

WATCH THE BIRDIE: The winning Dorset team which won the national amateur golf championships in 1992 recreate their matchwinning team pic 30 years Inon.the back row, from left, are Lee James, Peter McMullen, Martyn Thompson and Tony Lawrence. In the front row, from left, are Steve Edgley, Michael Watson, Doug Pratt and Rodger Hearn

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The iconic team members came from all corners of Dorset to claim the championship trophy in 1992 and have become well known in the golfing Theyworld.include Weymouth and Dorchester professional Michael Watson, Parkstone professional Martyn Thompson, former county captains Peter McMullen from Ferndown and Rodger Hearn from Parkstone, and American university champion Steve Edgley from Parkstone.

“Their championship success ranks highly in the annals of the county’s golfing history, and the event was a fitting way to mark their achievement 30 years on.”

Nigel Smith, managing partner of Ellis Jones Solicitors, said: “It was a privilege to sponsor the anniversary celebration with some true legends of the game in Dorset.

Lee James went on to win the British Amateur Championship in 1994 and was part of the Walker Cup team that beat the USA, including Tiger Woods, in Sherborne1994. professional Tony Lawrence became a county champion multiple times while non-playing captain of the day Doug Pratt from Weymouth became county president.

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Approached through a meandering treelined avenue, this imposing country residence sits in extensive grounds in the heart of the Dorset countryside on the fringes of the pretty villages of Spetisbury and Charlton Marshall, just a few miles south of the Georgian market town of Blandford Forum. Built in the 1830’s the property has been in its current ownership since 2012, during which time tasteful refurbishment has been undertaken, ensuring that the wealth of original features have been retained, whilst bringing this superb family home into the 21st century, with all that is required for modern day family living.

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