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Thanks to a multi-millionpound donation by the Friends of the Royal Victoria Hospital at Wimborne, plans to form a new Minor Injuries Unit and enhanced physiotherapy department have been unveiled. Starting in the early summer, changes will see an increase in paediatric and primary care treatment rooms with
improved privacy and new MIU facilities that will meet current emergency medicine, safeguarding and Care Quality Commission standards. The Friends also hope to see a reduction in MIU waiting times, with better local access and an improved physio gym with more flexibility, ventilation and privacy for patients.
The plans come on top of the on-going improvements to the hospital’s X-Ray department which have been, in part, funded by the Friends. The removal of the MIU from the rear to the front of the building will also make it easier to promote it to an Urgent Treatment Centre in the future. The Friends are also pursuing their goal of securing the
My first sight of this year’s Bluebells was in the woods on the outside of Ferndown on February 1. I took this picture on one of my days out walking around the woodland in Ferndown countryside. I had to get down on my stomach for the low angle image!
Words and picture: TOM SCRASE
land adjacent to the hospital, vacated by the football club and earmarked for hospital use. A spokesman said: “Current plans are to use it to enlarge the car parking available, but in decades to come, it might be put to other uses, such as expanding the hospital’s healthcare facilities.”
Find out more at: friends wimbornehospital.org.uk.
New Forest District Council plans to spend £139m between 2023 and 2026 on housing and council services. This includes £28m on council housing maintenance, £45m on new council housing purchases and developments, £7m on a new operational depot facility and £11m on updating vehicles. New waste strategy containers will cost £5m with £7m for coastal protection.
£92,000 has also been set aside for community grants in 2023/2024.
Using an approach that places the child as ‘a powerful protagonist in their own learning’, that is encourages them to be involved in creating their own lessons, has helped a Dorset school achieve Ofsted’s highest possible rating of Outstanding.
Rushcombe First School, awarded the rating across all areas after the inspection last year, says it is recognition of its innovative approach and high academic success record.
In what it calls the Rushcombe Approach, it draws on constructivist theory - where the learner adopts forward-thinking teaching and learning methods. These include a drama-based process called mantle of the expert in which children construct their own curricular investigations.
The ‘drama’ refers to its use of theatre in projects as pupils learn by stepping into fictional stories.
They also use art-based methods inspired by the Reggio Emilia schools of Northern Italy, where children as young as four work in a studio environment to produce personal art works.
The school’s deputy headteacher, Gavin White, explains: “The Rushcombe
Approach looks to provide something different in the educational field by ensuring that the child’s voice is at the heart of our teaching and learning - in doing so, we aim to empower a rights-respected child.”
Ofsted said that the school was outstanding in the key areas of quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision.
It was glowing in its praise, citing that ‘pupils flourish at this school and are proud to be part of it’ and that their behaviour is ‘exemplary’. It also defined achievement across the curriculum as outstanding, adding that ‘leaders have designed a rich, inclusive and ambitious curriculum that has the pupils’ needs at its heart.’
Headteacher Caroline Mahon said: “This is a fabulous recognition of all of our children who demonstrate their love of learning and wonderful personal qualities on a daily basis, as well as the exceptional commitment of the school’s highly-skilled staff team.”
The grading is a remarkable accolade since the Outstanding grade is exceedingly rare under the most recent education
inspection framework.
Towards the end of last year, Ofsted published data on their reinspection of Outstandingrated schools, which showed that more than 80 per cent hadn’t retained the lofty status. Underlining the achievement, Rushcombe says that in the last 100 inspections of primary schools, only two per cent achieved Outstanding. So what’s at the core of this? The school says it has a motivating and rigorous approach to the curriculum where children experience the ‘awe and wonder’ of learning while developing knowledge, skills and understanding -
techniques frequently identified as unique in the educational field.
Mrs Mahon added: “We are delighted that our Ofsted inspection has given recognition to the values and principles we have worked tirelessly towards.
“We believe that Rushcombe First School is a very special school.”
If you have a child aged 4-9, or a child who is due to start school in September 2024, and are interested in learning more about Rushcombe First School, you can contact the school office for information on 01202 695722 or email office@ rushcombe.dorset.sch.uk.
by Faith Eckersall
A move which could net Dorset Council an extra £9million a year has been deferred by the ruling cabinet committee.
A report to the committee stated that if the council took advantage of the opportunity in the Government’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, to slap a 100 per cent council tax premium on second homes, it could raise £9.5million.
To achieve this sum the council would have to make a decision a year in advance of introducing a premium, meaning the earliest it would arrive would be from April 2024.
If the council took advantage of a further housing-related opportunity – to slap a premium on a property which has been empty for more than a year, it could raise even more cash. However, Dorset Council’s cabinet agreed that the report into the additional premiums should be discussed by as many councillors as possible before it’s taken to a full vote.
Dorset Museum has won four trophies at the county’s 10th Annual Tourism Awards. It scooped Gold for Accessible and Inclusive Tourism, Silver for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, and Bronze for Business Events Venue of the Year. Taste at Dorset Museum was awarded Silver for Café/Tearoom of the Year.
Making the museum more accessible has been at the heart of its recent redevelopment; step-free access was created as well as lift access to all the public museum spaces.
New facilities include a Changing Places toilet and Calm Space, and visitors can pick up resources to support their trip, such as braille guides and sensory backpacks. The galleries include tactile objects, braille captions and British Sign Language on film displays.
SHINING DIAMONDS: Lambretta scooter owners staged one of their colourful ride outs in January. This group rolled up in Wimborne Minster Square on a glorious sunny January day
by Lorraine Gibson
Got some spare time? Want to meet people? Fancy helping others? Then a Dorset charity’s programme of fundraisers for 2023 could be right up your street.
Planned by Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities, volunteers are needed to help with projects, their own events and community events throughout the year. Their own initiatives include the Dorset Neon Run, the Country Challenge, their rugby lunch and a gala ball, the Christmas carol service and the annual Christmas tree collection service.
Like live music? Some of the community events you can get involved with are Grooves on the Green, the Wimborne Folk Festival and Camp Bestival.
Laura Stanley, fundraising officer at Diverse Abilities, said: “We’ve got an exciting calendar of events where we need the help of our local community to take on a variety of tasks, including bucket collections, running stalls, and handing out flyers, as well as raising awareness of Diverse Abilities.
“You’ll have a great time, as well as helping to raise money to support children and adults with disabilities in the local area.”
MEET BARRIE: Volunteers (of all kinds!) are needed by Diverse Abilities
Diverse Abilities also needs volunteers on a more regular basis for roles such as Transport Assistant at the Beehive to supporting students getting to and from the centre and gardening or decorating roles.
Volunteers are crucial to charity work and donating your time for free is every bit as valuable as giving money.
It’s a win-win situation as helpers get a chance to do all sorts - learn skills, meet new people, enhance CVs, get experience, find new interests and improve their mental wellbeing.
For more information or to get involved, visit diverseabilities.org.uk/volunteer or contact Laura on volunteer@ diverseabilities.org.uk.
Most incurable romantics at this time of year will know that two of the most easily recognisable symbols for Valentines Day are the heart shape and cupids arrow. Both of these owe their origins to ancient Greece.
Beyond the symbols of Valentines Day, Greece embodies many of the ideals of love, romance and long life with the ones we love. One of my favourites is the story of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Orpheus was a talented musician that played the lyre to such perfection that neither mortals nor Gods could resist his music. The young man fell in love with Eurydice, a woman of unique beauty and they married. However, one day when Eurydice was wandering in the forest a shepherd saw her and was beguiled by her beauty. He made advances towards her and began to chase her when she attempted to flee. As Eurydice ran through the forest, she was tragically bitten by a snake and died instantly. Orpheus sang his grief with his lyre and the Gods were deeply touched.
Apollo then advised his son to
descend to Hades, the realm of the dead and seek his wife. Any other mortal would have died attempting this trip, but Orpheus was protected by the Gods. After many adventures, Orpheus presented himself in front of the God of the underworld, Hades and his wife Persephone and started playing the lyre. Even Hades’ cold heart started to melt when he heard the divine music. He eventually told Orpheus he could take Euridice with him under one condition; the woman would follow him out of the underworld, but he should not turn to look at her before reaching the light, because if he did, he would lose her forever.
Orpheus was thrilled. He thanked Hades and started to make his way back to the world of the living. However, not hearing Eurydice’s steps he started to lose faith. Only a few feet away from the exit, Orpheus turned around to look at her. Eurydice was behind him, but her shadow was whisked back among the dead and she was gone forever.
Mike Fry UptonI am organising Ride 72 on September 17, which will be part of the Pass Wide & Slow nationwide campaign which is to help raise awareness of vulnerable road users.
I know it’s very early to start thinking about September but I know diaries get booked up.
I have created a Facebook page to keep everyone updated on the progress of Ride 72. Feel free to have a browse and follow: fb.me/e/3G2XVDqYd. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Jodie Sloane BurtonFind out more about recycling and helping the planet at Corfe Mullen Library.
Recycling officers from Dorset Council will be visiting the library for a free, drop-in activity session aimed at families.
There will be fun badgemaking, create your own grass heads, and lots of information about recycling!
Friday, February 17, drop-in from 3-4pm.
It’s a free event, aimed at ages 3-12 years but all the family is welcome Contact 01202 659755 or corfemullenlibrary@ dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or Facebook @ CorfeMullenLibrary.
Jessica Burford Library managerI totally agree with Chris Chope (for once!) that it is time Stamp Duty was abolished (New Stour and Avon, Jan 27). At least this government could abolish it for first time buyers. The figures Chris Chope quotes - that in 1989, 51% of 25-34 year olds owned their own home compared to half that number now, and 25 years ago a firsttime buyer’s house would cost an average of 2.1 times earnings but now the multiple is 5.5 times - show how much more difficult it is for young people to get a foot on the ladder. And if they rent they can’t afford to save for a deposit to buy.
I think this is awful. No wonder mental health issues are so prevalent nowadays. Young people do want to buy a home of their own and successive governments have made this more and more difficult.
On January 13, I emailed Cllr
Martyn Hudson, as chairman of the planning committee, to ask why the council couldn’t refuse planning permission to developers/builders unless they built 100% low cost housing. (at the moment I believe if planning is refused they go to appeal and get it that way, which also costs the council money – I think). Not only that, they often wriggle out of the percentage of low-cost homes they agreed to provide. He is going to check with other councillors and get back to me. In the meantime I realised I am an idiot – of course they don’t want to flood the market with lots of affordable housing – because the value/cost of houses will diminish – and they don’t want that! Is my reasoning correct? If not please someone, enlighten me! Any suggestions to alleviate this problem will be very welcome.
Lesley Eve VerwoodThe two-year trial of e-scooters in the BCP Council area has been declared a success, with a 31 per cent increase in journeys made this way in 2022.
The Beryl e-scooters arrived in the conurbation two years ago, in January 2021. Riders have made more than 600,000 journeys, clocking up more than two million kilometres of travel.
According to the Department of Transport’s national evaluation, BCP’s e-scooters are the second most utilised out of 32 areas in the country, generating four trips per scooter, per day.
This equates to more than 90 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions saved - the equivalent of around six million kettles boiled or almost 527 flights from London to Edinburgh.
The scheme has now been extended until May 2024.
Beryl CEO and co-founder Phil Ellis said: “We know the demand is there and believe
that legalising the use of e-scooters would make them more accessible, boost their popularity and normalise their presence on our roads.
“This would amplify calls for better infrastructure, which would not only improve safety, but also the perception of safety, and encourage even
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“Ultimately, that will help reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions while improving air quality and public health.”
During the trial period, e-Scooter riders are required to provide a valid UK Driving Licence to participate.
Beryl e-Scooters can be used on roads, cycle lanes, carriageways and other areas where cycling is permitted, but not on pavements.
To begin a Beryl e-Scooter trip, users just need to follow the simple in-app directions that will unlock the vehicle for use. At the end of their ride, users must lock the scooter via the app and will hear a chime from it to register that it is locked.
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An appeal has been lodged after no decision was made on an application to install caravans to house Ukrainian refugees. The scheme, submitted by Savills on behalf of Bryanston (RFE) Ltd and the Rothermere Foundation, would see up to 40 caravans sited on land at Deer Park Farm, near Blandford, for up to five years.
Initial plans said the units would be used to house Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, addressing a ‘national and local shortage in refugee accommodation’.
The application would also see a disused barn converted to provide ‘community space’. “Furthermore, the site’s location close to the centre of Blandford will enable refugees to access key services and amenities and encourage their participation within the local community,” the application said.
“The proposed development would provide much-needed refugee accommodation within Dorset and responds to an ongoing humanitarian crisis,” it added.
The plan received considerable response form the community,
including a number of residents expressing opposition. Blandford Town Council, in its response to the application, said it objected to the scheme as it would form ‘an unsightly and unwelcome intrusion in this environmentally and
historically sensitive site, even on a temporary basis, and would do significant harm to the setting and character of all three conservation areas’.
Now Savills has referred the application to the Planning Inspectorate due to delays over a decision from Dorset Council. The council has a target of eight weeks between an application being submitted and a decision being made, either by authority officers, or councillors on the planning committee.
The application was submitted in July last year, meaning more than six months has elapsed, with no decision made.
Savills’ application to the Planning Inspectorate says it has been made as the council has ‘Failed to give notice of its decision within the appropriate period (usually eight weeks) on an application for permission or approval’.
In the midst of rolling government and rail unions disputes, a timely piece of railway history will be resurrected as Wimborne Railway Society marks the 60th anniversary of the infamous Beeching Report.
One of the most notorious government reports of the 20th century, it tolled the death knell for hundreds of railway lines across Great Britain. Issued in March 1963 to address the failure of the modernisation plan to stem British Rail’s losses Dr Richard Beeching,
its Conservative governmentappointed author, purposed wholesale route closures in an attempt to concentrate resources on ‘core’ routes. These closures included the much-loved Somerset & Dorset, a picturesque route from Manchester to Bournemouth
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that included a branch line out to Wimborne.
The Wessex Way now runs above where the Bournemouth West terminus once stood in Wimborne, the only indicator of its important past being the location name... Station Road. A famous express train, it brought thousands of passengers from the north to Dorset for their annual holidays and, for obvious reasons, was nicknamed ‘The Pines Express’. To mark the occasion of the Beeching Report, the society
is offering families and people of all ages the chance to see, admire or remember what the famous Dorset & Somerset actually looked like.
The story is brought to life through the Wimborne Railex Model Railway Exhibition, an award-winning scale model of
the terminus station with the Pines Express train in action. It’s on April 15 and 16 at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne.
n It may be 60 years ago since the steam-hauled Pines Express delivered its happy cargo of holidaymakers to Bournemouth but many Dorset residents still remember it with great affection.
If you have a related memory or photo you’d like to share, send it to newsdesk@ stourandavon. net.
A Strictly Extravaganza Gala Dinner held at the Hilton in Bournemouth has raised £25,000 for Forest Holme Hospice in Poole.
The event, which was organised by Lewis Scott Academy of Arts in memory of Lisa Hopton, who was cared for at the hospice, followed a similar format to BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, with amateur dancers performing alongside a professional dancer.
The evening saw 10 contestants, each of whom had either little or no previous dancing experience, perform in front of four judges and a sold-out crowd featuring friends, family and charity supporters.
Each contestant had a connection with the hospice itself either through the care a loved-
one had received there or, in the case of Lynn Makeham and Karen Johnson, work at Forest Holme as a nurse and trustee respectively. The show opened with the group Charleston dance performed by the palliative care team based at Forest Holme and culminated with Jason Edwards scooping the glitterball trophy for his beautifully-moving Waltz to the theme from Schindler’s List alongside his professional partner Madison Ingoldsby, pictured. Forest Holme Hospice Charity was setup to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in their dedicated hospice facility.
The Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne has won the ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ gold trophy at the 10th Dorset Tourism Awards.
Staff and trustees from the museum joined a host of prestigious businesses and charitable organisations for an award ceremony in the Tank Museum.
Successful businesses in the Dorset Awards will now be fast tracked into the South West Tourism Excellence Awards in March.
Staff at the newly-refurbished museum applied to enter the awards last spring to get an objective report and business feedback, and to benchmark the museum against other organisations in the sector. In October, Quality in Tourism, an independent accreditation service, sent a ‘mystery shopper’ to visit the museum and see what makes it tick.
That day, there were 90 children enjoying a fun-packed day of Little Explorer activities, as well as regular visitors exploring the museum and relaxing in the Garden Tea Room. Obviously, the assessor was duly impressed.
The Museum of East Dorset is located in a Grade II*-listed historic house opposite the Minster Church.
Families and all ages and abilities can explore the themed exhibitions and collections and discover more about the stories of Wimborne and the surrounding areas of East Dorset. There are
seasonal trails, crafts and fun hands-on activities in every gallery. The Garden Tea Room looks out onto a beautiful walled garden – a true hidden gem. Museum director Chezzie Hollow was thrilled to receive the award. She said: “Here at the Museum of East Dorset, there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
“The award proves we are not just a fantastic local museum; we are an award-winning museum with a great future.”
Sara Marshall, Chair of the Priest’s House Museum Trust which runs the museum, said:
“We were delighted to receive the ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ award despite strong competition from Dorset Heavy Horse Farm and Nothe Fort. We look forward to welcoming you to the museum.”
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To arrange an interview, contact Chezzie Hollow on director@ museumofeastdorset.co.uk.
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Dorset has many thousands of park home residents and others who live in households without a direct relationship with an energy supplier.
Much to my regret, these residents will now have to wait until February 27 before they can apply for help with their energy bills akin to that which other households have been receiving throughout the winter. Sadly, there is not even any certainty as to how long thereafter it will be before payments are made but several further months of delay seem possible.
This issue highlights the way in which, to my frustration, the wheels of government continue to grind far too slowly. It was back in May last year that I raised in Parliament the eligibility of park home residents for payments under the Energy Bills Support Scheme.
I was promised an answer ‘later in the summer’.
In November, following rumours that local authorities would be made responsible, the minister told me: ‘The Government’s priority is to work with delivery partners to provide the £400 support to households at their primary residence’.
He said that: ‘Eligibility, timescales and method of
delivery will be announced in the coming weeks’.
When I followed that up after several weeks, I was promised ‘an announcement as soon as possible’.
Just before Christmas we were promised that the scheme would be open in January. Now that has been further delayed.
The continuing reluctance of many ministers to get a grip on their departmental officials is alarming.
For example, everyone accepts that there is a productivity crisis in the NHS.
An internal review to which the National Audit Office has made reference has been carried out. But my requests to ministers over three months to let me and others see the content of this review have been stalled, first by delay and now outright refusal.
The minister told me that: ‘We are unable to provide the information requested as it
could prejudice the conduct of public affairs’.
I then asked ‘In what way the publication of information about NHS England productivity available to the National Audit Office could prejudice the conduct of public affairs?’. The answer to that question is now overdue by several weeks which begs the question as to whether ministers or officials are preventing Parliament holding the NHS to account?
n To end on a positive note, I asked the German Foreign Minister at a meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg about the reluctance of Germany to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
Although the minister did not answer my question direct, the criticisms which I and other colleagues made, obviously hit home with the welcome announcement of Germany’s decision to provide tanks following soon after.
Whilst pondering over the stories of this week I could not stop thinking about the 1960’s Tory government which loitered on through Macmillan and Home but was basically scuppered by the Profumo affair.
This was an unprecedented event triggered by the Tory Minister of Defence telling lies to his political boss and to Parliament. Once this was uncovered then Profumo had to go. He took the honourable route and resigned. Even so, this was the major contributory factor to precipitating the defeat to Harold Wilson’s Labour Party in October 1964.
Apologies for this history lesson, but I draw a comparison with the current situation when Tory ministers are caught in a number of embarrassing positions, yet resignations take an age.
Tory standards of morality have
transformed since then. We have witnessed a Tory chancellor and party chairman who had to settle an outstanding disputed tax bill, including penalty, of a reported £5m whilst in charge of yours and my tax affairs. In addition to which, Nadim Zahawi and his associates threatened an investigative journalist from Tax Policy Associates who wanted to go public with the facts which would have exposed him.
Zahawi even attempted to take the public and colleagues for fools by maintaining that he was unaware of any investigation into his tax affairs, despite being summoned to a meeting with HMRC in June 2021. Questions remain about how much PM Sunak knew and when, with newspapers being briefed that he was provided with an ‘informal’ warning before appointing Zahawi.
We also learned recently that the corrupt tentacles of Boris Johnson still continue to ensnare the unwary.
It has come to light that Johnson’s choice for the BBC chairman was not only an old chum of his but was a facilitator in putting Johnson in touch with a remote cousin who secured an
£800,000 loan - to keep him and his new family in the manner to which they were accustomed. You really could not make this up!
Do not forget this is the ‘unruly left-dominated’ BBC which the Tory back-benchers are always spitting blood at. Kept in tow by a Tory-subscribing Boris chum!
Whilst the list of Tory sleaze merchants gets ever longer there is a more serious point to be made here. A point about trust.
All the while this weak and vacillating premier who promised a government of ‘integrity, accountability and professionalism’ allows these matters to rattle on so the credibility of the Tory Party continues to plummet.
The Profumo Affair of the 1960s was bemoaned by Macmillan as ‘events’. With this current Conservative lot, it is a saga of immorality that never seems to end.
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At their recent meeting, right, the Trustees of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) allocated £85,000 for awards in 2023.
This funding will support local young people by providing them with scholarships and bursaries helping their personal development and the pursuit of their ambitions.
The charity was set up in 2008 in memory of Lieutenant John Thornton RM who was killed in Afghanistan while serving with 40 Commando Royal Marines. The aim of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is to encourage and assist young people to ‘climb as high as they can dream.’
Whatever their dream, the JTYAF hopes to help them achieve it. The Trustees have selected 19 youth organisations for support in 2023 which include Ferndown Upper School,
Ferndown First and Middle Schools, Beaucroft Foundation School, the Guides and Scouts and the Bournemouth Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets. Funding was also set aside for young people who are not members of any of the supported organisations, increasing the reach and diversity of the Foundation within the community. The charity’s supporters and volunteers have taken the Foundation to levels never imagined in those early days. Since the charity was formed an amazing
£935,000 has been awarded to almost 2500 individual young people together with countless whole school and group projects.
The charity has also funded the lease of a 17-seater minibus for the last seven years, which serves all the local schools and numerous youth organisations.
Without the kindness and generosity of their supporters however none of this would be possible.
For more information about the work of the JTYAF visit jtyaf.org
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A group of medals and militaria awarded to the one family spanning nearly 100 years are entered into the Charterhouse specialist auction of medals, militaria, coins and stamps in their Sherborne salerooms on Thursday, March 2.
Richard Bromell said: “We have had the honour and pleasure to sell a wide variety of medals and militaria over the decades. “Most of these consigned have been sold by collectors but this family group are being sold by a descendant which is more unusual but much more
interesting as there are old photos, uniform parts and even more than 100-year-old school rugby jersey and caps.”
The medals and militaria relate to the Smith family. Unusually, one of the family members changed their name from Smith to Smyth and in doing so went back to his Irish heritage.
Highlight of the Smith & Smyth collections are items belonging to Brigadier Terence Nelson Smith DSO OBE who served with 6th Gurkha Rifles. Born in 1899 he died in 1969. There are his group of 10 medals including his Distinguished Service Order (DSO) which give an insight to his service from the First World War through to the Second World War.
In addition to the medals, there are his school rugby shirt and rugby caps, understood to be from St Bedes, Edinburgh, photos from the 1920s when
in India, military buttons and insignia, and even a diary extract noting his fiancé finally accepted his offer of marriage after seven proposals!!
The medals, militaria and associated items relating to Brigadier Terence Nelson Smith are estimated at £2,500£3,500 when they go under the Charterhouse auction gavel. Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for their busy March programme of auctions including coins, medals, stamps and collectors on the 2nd March, antiques and interiors on the 3rd, classic and collector cars on the 9th and then classic and vintage motorbikes on the 30th.
Richard Bromell and the team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset are available for help and valuations on 01935 812277 or via info@ charterhouse-auction.com
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n The medals and related items from the estate of the late Brigadier Terence Nelson
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Following its fantastic 40th anniversary celebrations last year, the Fordingbridge Twinning Association is back with a vengeance. Plans are in place to attend Vimoutiers annual Foire de la Pomme in October and its local Rotary Club has invited Fordingbridge Rotary to join them. The association has also installed a bench in Fordingbridge Rec - soon to be renamed as part of its own 100th year.
The bench is at the far end, near the slipway and is in honour of the association’s founder President, Dennis Bailey who died last year. Sleuths and suspicions will be the the order of the day at the annual Murder Mystery evening on Saturday, February 17, at St Mary’s Church Hall, where all the usual suspects and more will be taking part. Tickets, at £15, include a homecooked, two-course supper and are available from Caxton Décor and Jessica Fashions.
Other dates for the diary include the AGM on April 20 at Avon Way Community Centre; Boules Evening on June 8 at Sandy Balls Estate; the afore-mentioned Foire de la Pomme weekend October 14 and 15 and
information or to join
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Dorset has seen an increase in reports of rape and sexual offences, along with overall crime rising by 5.5 per cent during the 12 months to September 30, 2022, the Office for National Statistics has said.
Reporting the figures, Dorset Police said the county’s crime rise was ‘notably lower than other parts of England and Wales’ making it the ‘sixth safest area in the country’. Unlike the rate rises for other crimes, the county did not report the percentage rate increase in reported rape and sexual offences.
It claimed the increase was, in part due to: “A boost in confidence of victims choosing to report matters to us and we continue to make violence against women and girls, and sexual violence a priority across the force.” During this latest period business and community burglary figures fell by 12.7 per cent in Dorset, compared to a national rise of over 17 per cent.
Stalking and harassment fell by 0.5 per cent, compared to a national rise of 4.5 per cent, and in Dorset reports of robbery remained static, while there was a national rise of 15.2 per cent.
YOU LOOKIN’ AT MY BIRD?: A short-eared owl Picture: STEVE
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to identify the species around you, or to contribute to the protection of the natural world, then what about taking a free course to get up to speed?
A number of training programmes for the Chase & Chalke Nurturing Nature Project – which supports the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, will
be starting this month (February). Subjects covered include Grass Identification, Winter Tree Identification, Invasive Species, Bird Identification and Barn owls. The training is both online and inperson and is free.
For more details, visit eventbrite. co.uk/cc/nurturing-nature-training1591059?fbclid
Many of you will recognise Karen as the lovely lady in Wimborne who wears the beautiful vintage dresses around the town. Last week Karen was crowned Wimborne Slimming World 4pm Session Greatest Loser. She says: “I wasn’t always this size, I got to a point a few year ago when none of my clothes fitted me at all, I couldn’t even find bras to fit me anymore so I knew I needed to do something.
“I decided to go along to my local Slimming World Group in Wimborne for help and I have never looked back. “The support I received right from the start from Louise and the other members was invaluable and I couldn’t have done it without them.
“I managed to lose four stone eating all the foods I love and still having a cheeky red wine if I wanted too. My favourite dish is a lovely smoked salmon pasta and I also love roast dinners, all free food on our plan.
“I love that I can now wear all my beautiful dresses with confidence and have gained so many new friends along the way and I’m thrilled to have been crowned my session’s Greatest Loser’.
Karen attends Louise’s Slimming World Group on Tuesdays in Wimborne at the Community Learning and Resources Centre. 7.30am, 9am, 10.30am, 4pm, 5.30pm or 7pm.
For more info call Louise on 07902 566149.
At Forum Jewellers we know that your wedding band is likely to become one of the most cherished pieces of jewellery you own, which is why our friendly and very experienced team is on hand to help you pick the perfect ring. We’re here to help you explore the different options and find a style that works for you.
If, like a lot of men, you’re not used to wearing rings, it can be difficult to know where to start when picking a wedding band. Because you’ll wear this ring every day for the rest of your life, it’s important to choose one that feels comfortable on your finger.
At Forum Jewellers we have an extensive selection of sample
men’s wedding rings in a variety of metals, widths and depths, and can offer advice on finding one that feels right. Whether you like the idea of a slim, elegant band, or a bold, statement ring, in platinum, gold, palladium or even titanium, we can help you find the perfect fit.
You already have a beautiful engagement ring and now it’s time to pick a wedding band to wear alongside it and we have an excellent selection at Forum to choose from. We can help you create the perfect pairing, with a wedding band that will be made bespoke for you. Simply visit our store in Broadstone, Poole to explore our full selection.
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For all those ladies who need more definition in their eyebrows. Microblading is a semi-permanent form of cosmetic tattooing, that looks soft and subtle. But unlike traditional tattoos, which use a tattoo gun, microblading uses a blade-shaped tool with a row of tiny, barely visible needles to create hair-like strokes along your brows while depositing pigment into your skin. The result? Realistic-looking brow hairs that don’t wash off for a year or more. Over time, the pigment on your brows will also lighten a shade or two from its original colour. Microblading can be great for those with thin, sparse brows to get some definition and fullness. To arrange your permanent make up appointment or your consultation, please call Skarlet 07745 886439
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Sarah Jane Bridal is a beautifully elegant bridal boutique situated in the heart of Poole, Dorset. Together with a warm and friendly welcome you will enjoy the boutique exclusively by appointment. At SJB we love to listen to our brides' ideas, firmly placing them in the centre of everything we do and we pride ourselves on creating a personalised and most
www.sarahjanebridal.com importantly a fun experience for every bride. Our range includes timeless classics and ultrafeminine, modern designs through to gorgeous head pieces and elegant veils. Our prestigious award-winning designers include Sophia Tolli, Allure Romance, Eddie K, Ellis Bridal and Fox Bridal as well as bridesmaid and special occasion dresses from The Only Way. At Sarah Jane Bridal we feel it's an absolute honour to be part of this exciting journey and we love to make wedding dress dreams come true.
If you are getting married in 2023 and are looking for something a little more intimate than the traditional ‘big do’, why not take a look at the Norfolk Royale Hotel on Richmond Hill in central Bournemouth. This AA four star rated hotel situated within walking distance of 9 Bournemouth churches is offering Afternoon Tea weddings from £29.50 per person. The price includes a function suite for up to 50 people, a selection of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, cakes and pastries, a glass of prosecco per person and a choice of tea or coffee.
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by Lorraine Gibson
The food of love should be made with love, so browse these Dorset producers’ bespoke and delicious creations and bag a perfect treat for that special someone - even if that happens to be you!!
The light, fluffy, chewy pastel-ness of Dorset Artisan Macarons can’t fail to impress. Not only do these colourful discs of decadence taste luxurious, they look beautiful, too.
They’re made by hand using techniques that blend traditional
and modern and come prettily packaged and beribboned. Order off the shelf in flavours like White Chocolate & Raspberry; Rose; Vanilla and Almond Frangipane & Blueberry, or go bespoke with seasonal flavours and even your own request.
They are all created from scratch and can be made to any specification of size, quantity, flavour or colour.
Classic collection boxes from £12 for six.
dorsetartisanmacarons.co.uk.
Fishing for compliments?
Get your beloved to come out of their shell with the funky Love Lobster.
It may look a bit fishy, but it’s
made exclusively for Chococo using the best 47% Colombia single-origin milk chocolate (dark is also available) giving it a gorgeously rich taste. The crustaceous heart-stealer comes wrapped in hot-pink foil inside a retro box, it weighs in at 125g and costs £12.50. Call 01929 421777. chococo.co. uk/valentines-day-gifts. Their heart will soar
As her name suggests, Lizzie The Baking Bird just loves to bake.
Whether it’s afternoon tea with a slice of squidgy brownie and opulent cheesecake or a romantic picnic of hand-crafted savouries and pies you’re after, she’s your girl.
“I cook just about anything and everything from my kitchen with an emphasis on local, seasonal produce,” she says. She also does hand-made seasonal breads, bakes, biscuits, puddings and anything else her imagination leads her to. One thing’s guaranteed, they’re all Dorset delights through and through.
Call 01305 816378 or visit izziebakingbird.co.uk.
Double delight
The Dorset Box for Two does what it says on the tin, making it all you need for a simple, cosy dinner at home.
The steak is from native breed, grass-fed cattle reared on small, family farms in Dorset and Wiltshire with lush pastures. As well as the 800g sharing sirloin steak, the box contains 200g smoked salmon, a sublime Bernaise butter and a cute Godminster Heart cheese.
£49.95.
thedorsetmeatcompany.co.uk or 01747 811077.
Sparkle and wine
Time to celebrate? Dorset’s Gold Award-winning D’Urberville Vineyard English sparkling wine is deliciously sumptuous with a pale straw
colour and a fine bead of bubbles.
The nose is alive with aromas of fresh strawberries, red apple and lemon tart, the palate reminiscent of pear tart-tatin with a subtle lime acidity for a long, elegant finish. Chin-chin.
n durbervillevineyard.co.uk/ products/english-sparkling-wine or 07966 413179.
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Since Christmas, my husband has had another love. There are now three people in our marriage, him, me and the air fryer!! We had been gifted a small air fryer from some friends, but after his son bought a bigger one, Martin decided that he needed to up-size!!
It’s actually great, as he has taken on cooking most of the meals and gets so excited when the food comes out!
In fairness, the food comes out crispy and piping hot, and, more importantly, it saves on fuel costs. We have been amazed at what you can cook in an air fryer, hence this recipe.
Today, Martin will be attempting to cook a proper roast dinner. We are having pork and the instructions say that it should take 40 mins.
The fryer we have has two compartments and you can get them to sync so that the pork is on and then later, the potatoes will start cooking. Very clever. He has really taken to heart the rise in fuel bills, so we now sit in the lounge with two jumpers on and big knitted blankets over us!
His only indulgence is putting the electric blankets on before we go to bed! Thank
goodness for small mercies. So this recipe was my first attempt at using the air fryer, but like any child with a new toy, I had to be supervised!
Ingredients
Dough:
140g Self-raising flour
140g Any plain yogurt
Cinnamon:
4 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Cinnamon
Optionally, melted chocolate for covering the donuts
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt and self-raising flour.
Transfer dough onto a work surface and finish bringing the dough together with your hands. There should be no pockets of dry flour.
Divide the dough in two pieces and roll out each piece of dough into a long log. Using a knife, cut out little donuts and roll each donut between your hands. The donuts should weigh roughly between 8g and 12g each.
Preheat your air fryer at 350F or 180C. Oil the basket with melted butter using a brush
In a bowl, melt down the butter and toss the donuts in the butter.
Once the air fryer is preheated, gently drop the donuts into the basket leaving enough space between each donut as these will puff up.
Air fry the donuts for 5 minutes. Please note, the donuts won’t have even browning and that’s what we expect with this method! While they are frying, mix the sugar with the cinnamon
Once cooked, coat the donuts in melted butter and toss in cinnamon sugar. The melted butter helps the cinnamon sugar stick to the donuts.
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.
Are you dreaming of spring and spending more time outdoors?
Now is the time to really start thinking about how to maximise your outside space ready for the warmer weather.
A garden pergola or awning from Poolebased Broadview Shading Solutions can help make the most of your garden and offer you a shaded space that can be used all year round - whether that’s relaxing or entertaining.
Reasons to enhance your outside space: The addition of a garden pergola could make your home more appealing to potential buyers.
Variety of materials, styles, and designs to choose from to match the look and feel of your home and garden.
Benefit from an added level of privacy, making it the ideal space to host a family gathering or to simply relax.
Protection from the sun, wind and rain will allow you to enjoy your outdoor space for longer, and potentially all-year-round. Attached to the house or freestanding, they make the perfect cover for your garden furniture, outdoor kitchen or even a hot tub. Optional extras including LED lighting, roller screens and heating to give the wow factor.
Supplied by Europe’s leading pergola manufacturer Brustor and installed by the expert Broadview team, your dream garden space could be closer than you think. Interested to find out more? We have a wide range of models to suit your lifestyle, needs and budget.
Call 01202 679012 or visit broadview. co.uk for more information or visit our showroom in Poole.
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Residents at Colten Care homes across the region raised a dram, toasted the haggis and even staged their own ‘Highland Games’ to welcome in Burns Night.
Colten’s Avon Cliff in Bournemouth staged its very own version of the famous
‘Highland Games’ for Burns Night. Colten companion Elise Woolnough explained: “After piping in the haggis and feasting on Scottish scones we divided into two rival ‘clans’ and held three knockout rounds of balloon relay, Beer Pong and the Ring Toss. “Much fun was had by all.” Resident Dottie Dixon agreed: “There was a real sense of community this afternoon.
Everyone got involved and I even played beer pong for the first time.”
At Colten’s Amberwood House in Ferndown staff dressed in tartan and residents enjoyed making shortbread and whisky tasting to toast their haggis.
The home also staged a Scottish-themed Scrabble match.
Canford Chase in Poole celebrated the poet’s
life with a Whisky Social, Burns poetry and plenty of singing.
Colten companion Justin Corder said: “We began proceedings with the telling of Robbie Burns’ story and recounting his life and legacy and the first supper held in his honour.
“Bagpipes played The Flower of Scotland by the Royal Scots Dragoon guards as the haggis was shown to the residents, before I addressed it in my best Scottish accent!”
Resident Margaret (or Peggy as she likes to be called), read My love Is Like A Red, Red Rose.
She said: “I was born in Scotland but I did not live there for very long. I enjoyed this afternoon very much, especially the haggis and the whisky.”
At The Aldbury dedicated dementia home, also in Poole, Scottish residents Frank McCouirt and Ruth Taylor were in the spotlight and everyone celebrated with a taste of haggis, washed down with a wee dram of whisky or Irn-Bru.
Resident Winifred Clowery who is 101
years old said: “Gorgeous, wunderbar and lovely,” as she drank her Irn Bru.
Resident Frank enjoyed his haggis with a wee drop of whisky mixed in. And Ruth taught companion Cara Duroe how to correctly pronounce haggis in a Scottish accent.
The celebrations ended with a Scottish sing-along including Bonnie Banks O’Loch Lomond, Donald’s Where’s Your Troosers? and Auld Lang Syne.
Over at Whitecliffe House in Blandford Forum ex-Colten companion and professional musician Caroline Pugh entertained with some Scottish songs, including some one-to-one singing with residents.
Resident Ruth Horrocks said: “I enjoyed the singing with Caroline and the haggis.” At Kingfishers in New Milton, members of the New Forest Scottish Dancers took residents and staff for a spin on the dance floor.
And at Abbey View in Sherborne residents enjoyed a traditional feast of Cullen Skink,
haggis, neaps and tatties and Raspberry Cranacin.
The haggis was piped in and Jean PictonTurberville, who is 100 this year, shared stories about her Scottish heritage and fantastic school holidays spent with her granny in Broughty Ferry.
Some would say that every day is rewarding when you’re a Foster Carer.
Small, independent and trustworthy with high-quality support to all foster carers. That is the Footprints ethos.
We are a strong and friendly team with outstanding values, where everyone strives to achieve the best for Foster Carers and children in care with specialist social workers on duty 24/7 to help carers in all situations, so it is effortless to pick up the phone to talk to one of the team.
One of our carers highlights that each day is different but there is nothing more rewarding than providing safety and security: “Supporting a vulnerable child, helping them grow and develop and watching them change, seeing them learn to trust you and them knowing that you are there for them no matter what.
The rewards as a foster carer are somewhat guaranteed, for some of our carers, it brings a huge sense of achievement when they are approved as foster carers receiving their first placement.
One family speaks fondly of their first day of being carers with a placement of three children – for certain, that very quickly became a lively household!
‘It made me cry with joy’ and ‘it made my heart sing’ are common feelings from those brilliant carers that feel such a deep sense of pride when realising how they help change
lives every day.
Footprints was started 10 years ago by two highly experienced social workers, Vanda and Stephanie, who set out with one aim in mind, ‘to make a difference to children’s lives ised in Fostering services for many years, the two knew that they could push boundaries to provide even higher levels of support to carers and children. It is safe to say after 10 years the two continue to stay true to their aim and ambitions having helped change the lives of over 150 children and young people by providing safety and security in the homes of Footprints Foster Carers. But don’t take our word for it! Stay tuned for some insights directly from the carers at Footprints, across a series of articles where we will delve into hot topics such as why our carers chose Footprints, the fostering community, and the following article exploring “the rewarding days as a Foster Carer”.
Watching their foster children attend school, make huge leaps in learning, or achieve something they have never done before is what can be expected as a Foster Carer.
There are of course some lows to accompany the many highs of being a carer; in the next article we cover not only the highs but also some of the lows from our own carers’ experiences.
Situated on the edge of the breathtaking New Forest National Park, St Ives House is warmly welcoming new residents and inviting families to share in the Food, Fun and Friendship on offer.
St Ives House is an impressive 60-bedroom, country house care home that offers residential, dementia and respite care in a safe, home-from-home environment providing peace of mind for loved ones. Each room is fitted with an en-suite wet room and a 24-hour call bell to ensure residents are comfortable, safe and expertly cared for. St Ives House has been carefully designed to ensure an abundance of light and space and features a number of communal areas, including spacious lounges, themed sitting areas, balconies and beautifully landscaped courtyard and
gardens. All provide the perfect place to relax with a cup of tea and a slice of cake or socialise with friends and loved ones.
The team strives to enable residents to continue doing what they love, whether that is popping out for a coffee with friends, going to the hair salon, or enjoying activities with visiting loved ones, a member of the excellent care team will always be there to support. Nothing is too much trouble when it comes to the care and comfort of residents and the team will always go the extra mile to ensure that residents maintain their lifestyle and independence.
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.
Nothing is too much trouble when it comes to the care and comfort of residents...
Musculoskeletal health is not something you may think about on a day-to-day basis. However, musculoskeletal conditions affect more than 10 million people and are the leading cause of disability in England. Good musculoskeletal health is what allows us to function effectively to complete activities and hobbies pain free as we go about our day.
Your musculoskeletal health refers to structures in the body relating to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and bones. The health of these structures is affected by a wide variety of factors, some factors are genetic and cannot be changed, for example age sex and height.
However external factors can be controlled to ensure maximum musculoskeletal health.
Common musculoskeletal disorders include:
Tendinitis
Ligament sprain
Osteoarthritis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tendon rupture
Bone Fracture
Engage in regular physical activity for general fitness. Cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility exercises should all be included weekly.
Follow a balanced diet that includes the required amounts of calcium and vitamin D for your age and sex. Avoid smoking or aim to quit if you are a smoker.
Consume only moderate amounts of alcohol and soft drinks.
The main factor is living an active lifestyle - it is extremely important to health,
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, getting you the best version for you !
Conditions we can treat:
• Migraines
• Lower Back Pain
• Joint Pain
• Frozen Shoulder
• Tennis Elbow
• Neck Ache
• Sports Therapy
£40 (NORMALLY £120)
especially in avoiding longterm joint and muscular problems. Around 19% of men and 26% of women across different age groups in England are damaging their health through a lack of physical activity.
Evidence suggests that you have less chance of developing osteoarthritis in the hips and knees if you jog regularly than someone who does not, despite popular believes that exercise can be harmful to joints.
Regular exercise is not only beneficial for your joints, but it also severely cuts the risk of many other major diseases. There is also a lot that can be done in the workplace to reduce any threats to musculoskeletal health, including adapting physical environments and work practices, as well as early interventions to identify and address problems.
If you feel you are suffering from any of the musculoskeletal conditions mentioned in this blog- then give us a call on 01202 604707 or email admin@ wimbornewellnesscentre.co.uk to book in for a consultation with one of our experienced therapists.
by Lorraine Gibson Statistics
are all very well, but they can screen the bigger story.
Recent Census data shows fewer people in Dorset caring for someone - however more are caring for 50-plus hours a week.
The 2021 data says the number of unpaid carers in Dorset has fallen between 2011 and 2021, from 11.9% to 9.7% of the population. Yet, of the 35,498 people caring for a family member, friend or neighbour, the number providing significant free care - ie more than 20 hours a week - has increased.
Knowing how many people carry out the loving and dutiful unpaid care so often unseen is vital, but it’s the number of hours they spend doing it that reveal the real story. This is important, since studies show that an intensive caring role can be detrimental one’s health, wellbeing, and ability to work.
Eliza Atyeo of Verwood, pictured, cared for her dad, following his diagnosis of cancer, until he died last September. She works for BCP Council as carers commissioning officer. “Many people take on a caring role as it is considered ‘something you just do’ as opposed to a formal role. Many fail to identify and recognise that they are unpaid carers,
meaning they struggle along without support.
“My father’s decline was fast. My sadness comes when I think that for so long I went without any formal help, because I believed I should be able to manage.
“I recognise the challenges... highlighted by the census, particularly anxiety, a lack of social life, pressures of rising costs, financial and legal challenges, the list goes on. But I am proud that from diagnosis to death I was my dad’s carer.” Of the drop in carer numbers, the Office for National Statistics has said they may have fallen because of how the question was framed. That, and the fact the Census was carried out during the Covid pandemic, when households couldn’t mix and some people were unable to carry out caring duties. Sadly, a higher number of deaths among elderly people, resulting in less need for care, also comes into play.
Carer Support Dorset offers support to unpaid carers and Leanne Hubbard, Interim CEO of the charity says: “The wording of the question will likely have had an impact – in 2011
people were asked if they look after, or help or support family members, friends, neighbours and others. In 2021 they were asked if they look after, or help or support anyone because they have a longterm physical condition or illness, or problem related to old age.
“We were less surprised that the number of people providing large amounts of care to someone has increased so dramatically. This tallies with what we are hearing from carers. Providing more than 20 hours of care every week, often alongside work and other family commitments, takes its toll, especially since the Pandemic and with the increased pressures on the NHS and social services. Respite is vital to allow carers to have a break.
“People providing 50 or more hours of care a week has risen significantly in Dorset since 2011. We know this sort of intensive caring role is a lot of responsibility and it’s often logistically very difficult to take the holidays and time out that most of us take for granted. “We encourage all unpaid carers to register with us to find out what help we can offer.” carersupportdorset.co.uk.
by Lorraine Gibson
Children are great at being outdoors. They’ll hunker down and spot tiny details in nature that grown-ups often take for granted. Dirt is a friend and they find joy and excitement in anything new or different. Take a leaf out of their book and try to connect more with nature this year; it’s good for your health, can lift your spirits or at least make you feel you’ve stretched your legs.
With that in mind, Knoll Gardens is offering lots of positive ways for everyone to connect with wildlife in 2023.
It’s launched a fresh new events programme that promises up close and personal experiences with bugs, butterflies and bees – and all the other creatures that call Knoll’s naturalistic gardens home.
The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch has sparked an avian interest in our feathered friends so why not use the half term to encourage that love of nature in little ones by letting them join in the fabulous Feed the Birds session on Wednesday, February 15?
Following on from last year’s first ever Watercolour Workshop, artist Maxine returns with her ‘en plein air’ painting class for all of May.
She’ll be in the garden marquee exploring colour and form with armfuls of exquisite
grasses and flowers - all to a backdrop of garden birdsong.
In the gardens as the seasons unfold, immerse your senses in the sounds and scents around you as you relax and unwind with a summer yoga session; capture precious moments on one of Dave’s friendly photography classes; or join a walk full of butterflies and bees with an expert who’ll tell you about the secret worlds of these beautiful - and essential - insects.
Discover how the colour and texture of the gardens change throughout the year on seasonal strolls with Neil Lucas, owner of Knoll, and learn how to garden with grasses and perennials in the wildlife-friendly, natural way.
You can even join one of his renowned Grass Masterclasses, and learn from the best.
For the full programme of events and classes visit knollgardens.co.uk/events.
The first snowdrops are up in my garden, glistening in the sunshine we have been blessed with recently.
In fact the sun has a little warmth in it now, as I can attest to when I’ve been out digging up brambles in the field, I was positively hot!
So I’ve retreated and come to answer your questions for me this month!
Following the Big Garden Birdwatch, I’d really like to encourage more birds into my garden this year, what are the best things to plant and do to encourage them?
To attract any wildlife, you have to try and think like them – why would they come to your space? Food and shelter are the primary reasons, and therefore the qualities you should look for in plants. Different height shrubs and trees, some evergreen, are critical for shelter for birds, and some, such as those with berries (or those with greenfly/caterpillars, etc!), provide food too. Put out bird feeders and keep them topped up and clean. Also put out fresh water near those feeders. Most hedges are also wonderful habitats for birds and wildlife in general, and also far more efficient than a fence at blocking any traffic noise and pollution from outside your home. You are also just about in time to put up nest boxes for the coming nesting season too. Consider nest boxes designed for the different nesting habits of the birds, some like an open box (robin), others need a community box (sparrows), others need small holes (bluetits) etc. Hopefully, you
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they emerge, and whilst you probably won’t remove the bulb you will weaken it gradually as it won’t be able to photosynthesise. The only other alternative would be to spot treat them with a suitable herbicide, which you may or may not wish to do. Do not treat with herbicide when it is flowering or due to flower, due to the risk of residues in the nectar.
What’s the best way to revive grass burnt by dog urine?
My suggestion would be to perhaps consider training the dog to go in a certain area only, if they are prone to scorching the lawn.
will be blessed with birds, as they truly are lovely to see and to watch their antics.
We have a shady area in our garden. Are there any pretty plants we can buy?
Shady gardens lend themselves well to contrasting foliage plants, which will pick up the different light levels and add richness with their shapes and textures. Think variegated hosta
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for instance, where that flash of white on the leaves will jump out, and ferns and acers add that sculptural shapely interest. For flowers, I suggest Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Hydrangea, Cyclamen and spring bulbs.
How can I get rid of wild garlic growing in my garden without wrecking or damaging all the bulbs growing around it please? With great difficulty! You can pull up the leaves when
Alternatively, some people have success with a product called Dog Rocks. If you have damage which needs patching, fill a seed tray with compost and sow grass seed, then when its ready simply cut out the damaged patch and insert your home grown turf patch!
I love hearing from people and helping them with their gardens and design, so please do get in touch if there is a question you need answering next month.
Indisputably, tea is a national treasure. For decades we have woken with tea, listened with tea, laughed with tea but I did not realise that there was an unwanted guest at the table... PLASTIC!
Somethings are sacrosanct and I do not know how companies can get away with putting plastic in our cuppas?
After a life time of PG Tips we changed to Yorkshire Tea but still my sense of trust in household brands has gone. My trust has gone especially as some types of Yorkshire tea still contain micro-plastics and some types of PG Tips don’t! The only truly safe way to know what goes into our food before we consume it is to grow it ourselves.
‘Could I? Would it be possible to grow my own Cha?’, I wondered. Ten minutes later and I had ordered a packet of seeds, Camellia Sinensis, from Chiltern Seeds online (other brands are available).
Yes, it is imminently possible. Guidelines stress to take extra care of them in the first few years of their lives, ie, maybe fleece in cold winters but in Dorset they will probably get away with no extra care. Tea plants prefer slightly acidic soil. I suddenly had a pang – are we talking about builders black tea or green tea of which I am not fond? Luckily, from the details online it was very clear that both green and black tea can be made from Camellia Sinensis.
I would tell you more details right now but, hark, I hear the kettle boiling!
Words and pics by JO BELASCO, a former allotmenteer, forager, amateur herbalist, pickler and jam maker who squeezed her allotment greenery into her tiny garden
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It’s no secret that the intelligence gained from the Enigma Machine is reckoned to have shortened the duration of the Second World War by about two years. World-renowned expert on Enigma and the history of Cryptography Dr Mark Baldwin will present Codebreakers: The Story Of Enigma, a talk on one of the most fascinating stories of the war - that of the Allied Codebreakers who deciphered a vast number of German secret messages and used the intelligence to hasten an Allied victory.
The Germans had entrusted their covert communications to the ingenious ciphering machine which was portable, simple to use and could be set up in millions of ways. By cracking the Enigma code, the Allies were privy to invaluable information about
troop and aircraft dispositions, orders of battle, U-boat movements, technical development, military intentions and tank and artillery strengths. Dr Baldwin has made a detailed study of the machine and the codebreaking work at Bletchley Park and has built a unique collection of slides which illustrates the main features of the important facts. His presentation makes an entertaining and instructive show.
It also considers the life and work of the great mathematician, computer scientist, philosopher and theoretical biologist Alan Turing OBE FRS and includes an opportunity to ask questions and see a hands-on demonstration of one of the very few surviving Enigma machines. Sunday, February 12, at 7.30pm, theregent.co.uk or 01202 499199.
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Charting the history of sleepwear, with beautiful nightdresses and stylish pyjamas
Introducing two new dazzling exhibitions: and
‘CHANGING TIMES’: The 1920’s
Plus, other displays covering 200 years of fabulous fashion
Tearoom and gift shop
Opening Hours:
Monday; Thursday; Friday and Saturday
10am - 4pm
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Bournemouth Writing Festival has announced all the writers and events it’ll be holding at the brand new event, which takes place in April.
Speakers include Richard and Judy Book Prize winner, Chris Aziz, Sunday Times bestseller, Heidi Perks, who will be speaking about writing crime thrillers on the south coast, and children’s author Jeannie Duncanson.
Helen Corner-Bryant, one of the founders of the Cornerstones Literary Consultancy, will be holding a Q&A on landing an agent.
Grantchester and Death In Paradise screenwriter Jake Riddell will be part of the Writing for Screen panel, and psychological thriller writer,
Alex Stone, will be talking about Setting – The Hidden Character.
Journalist Darren Slade will be giving a talk on how to get into the press, and photographer Hattie Miles will be leading a literary walk of Bournemouth’s famous authors.
There will be plenty of workshops, too, as well as a free Wild Writing Walk, beach yoga and genre breakfasts taking place, and a Poetry Hunt, to find the lost poems that will be placed around the town. In all, the festival will feature will feature more than 60 events and activities from more than 70 writing professionals, from April 21-23.
There is more information at bournemouthwritingfestival. co.uk.
Marking 100 years since the Roaring Twenties by showcasing fashion from across 1920s society
Two newly restored dresses will also be on display featuring an original silk poppy
The museum features displays covering 200 years of fabulous fashion, including the Regency, the 1950s and underpinnings
Tearoom and gift shop Opening Hours:
Monday 10am - 4.30pm
Thursday 10am - 4.30pm
Friday 10am - 4.30pm
Saturday 10am - 4.30pm
Adults – £5.50
Seniors (60+) – £4.50
Students (16+) – £3
Children under 16 – Free
Essential Carer – Free
Currently we have no lift access to the 2nd floor
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PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH (PG)
Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie star in a tale of outsized ambition during an era of unbridled decadence in early Hollywood
THE ABYSS SPECIAL EDITION (15) Fri 10 Feb: 20:00 [35mm]
Dirt in the Gate Movies presents a special 35mm film screening
THE KAST OFF KINKS (LIVE)
Sat 11 Feb: 19:30 (Last few seats!)
Starring former members of the Kinks
CODEBREAKERS: THE STORY OF ENIGMA (LIVE)
Sun 12 Feb: 19:30 Includes a live demonstration of a real working Enigma machine. AMSTERDAM (15)
Mon 13 Feb: 10:30 (SILVER SCREEN) All tickets £5, includes a free hot drink and a biscuit
WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY (12A)
Mon 13 Feb: 16:00 | Sun 19 Feb: 16:30
A joyous, emotional, heart-breaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston
ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL (PG)
Wed 15 Feb: 13:30 | Sun 19 Feb: 13:30 (Sing-Along)
THE FABELMANS (12A)
Fri 17 Feb: 12:30 | Sun 19 & Mon 20 Feb: 20:00 |
21 Feb: 12:30 |
The Oscar-nominated, semi-autobiographical new film from Steve Spielberg
CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT & GUIDE GANG SHOW (LIVE)
Fri 17 Feb: 19:15 | Sat 14:15 & 19:15
Including songs, comedy, dance and more.
LIVING (12A)
Mon 20 Feb: 10:30 (SILVER SCREEN)
All tickets £5, includes a free hot drink and a biscuit ROYAL OEPRA: THE BABER OF SEVILLE (12A)
Tue 21 Feb: 19:15
EMPIRE OF LIGHT (15)
New from director Sam Mendes, starring Olivia Colman, Michael Ward, Colin Firth, and Toby Jones.
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (LIVE)
Wednesday 15 February at 7pm
TURANDOT (LIVE)
Thursday 22 March at 7.15pm
CINDERELLA (LIVE)
Wednesday 12 April at 7.15pm
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (RELAY)
Thursday 27 April at 6.45pm
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (LIVE)
Wednesday 24 May at 7.15pm
IL TROVATORE (LIVE)
Tuesday 13 June at 7.15pm
Beat those back to school blues - there’s LITE at the end of the tunnel.
Dorset’s top family theme park has released details of their fab Feb half-term event - Adventure Wonderland Lite! You can enjoy Adventure Wonderland’s HUGE indoor play centre, play a round of crazy golf, plus enjoy a selection of popular rides and attractions including the Charlie Cool’s Safari Jeeps, the Turbo Teacups and the Jabberwocky slide. Plus there will be live entertainment and character appearances in the Theatre.
Adventure Wonderland Lite: Plenty to do, at a special reduced price, come rain or shine!
There’s outdoor play too! You can explore The Alice in Wonderland Maze, the Caucus Race and the Bizzy Dizzy Dormouse outdoor play area. Your visit will be completed by an appearance from one of the park’s famous resident characters. Take your seat in the Theatre for Storytime and dancing at noon and 3pm. Tickets can be booked online or pay on the day! Visit adventurewonderland.co.uk.
Following their acclaimed production of ‘Nightmare’ in November, Broadstone Players will be performing the Pulitzer-winning play ‘Proof’ by David Auburn from Tuesday to Saturday, February 21-25 in Broadstone War Memorial Hall.
‘Proof’ is a contemporary drama set in Chicago about a brilliant yet unstable maths professor and the work he has been doing. Has he left anything of great value to academia and will
his daughter inherit any of his instability or his genius?
Performances are each evening at 7.30pm and there is a Saturday matinee at 2.15pm. Tickets are £8.50 each and can be reserved by emailing honsec@broadstoneplayers. co.uk or phoning 01202 678449.
There are also tickets on sale in Broadstone News on The Broadway in Broadstone.
Are your youngsters ready to save the planet?
During the school holidays, recycling officers from Dorset Council will be at Corfe Mullen Library for a free event that makes recycling fun.
A series of free, drop-in activity sessions offer loads of activities and there will be plenty of advice and ideas on how to be eco-friendly.
Fun things to do include badgemaking, creating your own grass head and lots of clever recycling stuff!
The event is on Friday, February 17, just drop in from 3-4pm. Ideal for ages three-12 years but all the family is welcome. More details from 01202 659755 or corfemullenlibrary@ dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
Return to my mind with stranger pain: - Like letters that arrive addressed to someone Who left the house so many years ago’...
So Many Things I Had Thought Forgotten is a photographic exhibition featuring 11 artists and lensbased practitioners and has been inspired by four lines from the poem Why Did I Dream Of You Last Night by the poet and novelist Philip Larkin.
Taking the poet’s words, each member of the collective has created their own personal response, and together, this forms the exhibition. Through the directness of Larkin’s poetry, the group seeks to present work that is of a personal nature, touching on memories, found moments and events, and journeys through time and place.
The Long Exposure collective is formed of students who met on the MA in Photography at Falmouth University and who graduated in 2021. Walford Mill, Wimborne. Admission free (no booking required).
The exhibition is on now, until Sunday, February 26.
Wednesday to Saturday: 10am-5pm. Sunday: 11am –4pm Not Open Monday or Tuesday.
There’s plenty happening regularly at Verwood Library: Knit & Natter: First and third Monday of the month 2.15pm to 3.45pm.
Make new friends, swap patterns and knitting tips – all ages and abilities
Cuppa & Company: Every Tuesday afternoon 2.15pm to 4.15pm.
Join us for a hot drink and a chat.
Digital Champion Sessions: every Friday.
These 50-minute sessions offer digital help and basic training on your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Booking essential either at the library or over the phone.
Adult Colouring: Second and fourth Thursday of every month. 2.15pm to 3.30pm.
Rhyme Time: For the Under Fives every Thursday 10.15am to 10.45am.
A fun interactive session with old favourites and some new rhymes.
All events are free and everyone is welcome to join us. For more info or to book a spot call the library on 01202 822972 or drop in.
Quiz evening on Friday, February 24th at 7.30 pm, cost £4 each to be held in Woodlands village hall near Verwood.
In aid of Woodlands Methodist Church. For details phone Brian on 01202 822066
Thinking of joining a choir?
Viva Voce are a funloving choir who enjoy singing together and performing a wide range of music.
Come along to one of our rehearsals and experience what we do. 7:30pm-9:30pm every Thursday at Broadstone Memorial Hall, Tudor Road, Broadstone BH18 8AW.
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Dialect poet William Barnes relished Dorset’s country dances, folksongs and carols and often wrote about community celebrations where music played a key part. This spring, inspired by him, the Ridgeway Singers and Band, led by Tim Laycock and Phil Humphries and supported by Artsreach, are celebrating the county’s rich dialect through music, song and poetry.
William Barnes was the greatest of the English dialect poets, but he was also, as Thomas Hardy wrote ‘probably the most interesting link between present and past forms of rural life that England possessed’.
Born in Bagber, in the Blackmore Vale, in 1801, he attended school in Sturminster Newton.
Multi-talented, he later became an innovative schoolmaster, with a knowledge of more than 70 languages, wrote more than 30 books and was an artist, engraver, musician, folklorist, inventor and parish priest. Many of Barnes’s contemporaries deemed him hopelessly old-fashioned, with his fondness for old ways, words, and customs; however,
there’s cause to be thankfulfor his foresight captured the sound of the Dorset speech in a truly imaginative way. Led by Laycock and Humphries, the Ridgeway Singers and Band are joined by guests from the William Barnes Society to celebrate sounds and stories of old Dorset, performing traditional songs collected across the county, playing dance tunes from Blackmore Vale fiddler, Benjamin Rose, and reciting poems that keep Dorset’s rich dialect alive. Unable to go? Artsreach, with local film company Pageant Productions, will be live
streaming the event online.
Cerne Abbas Village Hall, 3pm, Sunday, February 19.
Tickets include a Dorset Cream tea.
Contact Artsreach on 01305 269512 or artsreach.co.uk.
Advances in the technology of home security equipment and the quality, scope and range, particularly of audio, have encouraged many people to invest in such devices. However, are you breaking the law? If the camera records the goingson confined or restricted to your own property, then it is unlikely the data protection regime will affect you. If the camera records a wider view of neighbouring property or those further afield, what are the rights of those affected? Can they make a claim in nuisance caused by the loss of privacy? As the law currently stands, no such claim arises but the law is currently under review. However, claims for harassment might be made. A court has already expressed concern at the ability of some devices with 2-way audio to be effective in varying degrees, up to 20 metres from the device.
The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 may well apply to you as a data controller and for your devices to be compliant. You must demonstrate that you are collecting the video images or data in a way that complies and upholds the rights of people you are filming or recording. You need to be able to justify your reasons for doing so and be able to comply with any Subject Access Request you receive. This could include deleting stored images and audio data. If you breach the data protection laws, you may be at risk of legal action by those whose images or audio you have capture or for enforcement. If you believe you might be affected by data on a neighbour’s device, or are a data controller, you should seek advice.
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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 co-farmers, young people and adults alike, to help bring about a sense of well-being and self-worth that many have never experienced before’.
January saw a deep freeze at High Mead, with night-time temperatures falling as low as -8C.
Although this meant our safety worries about the mud on the farm were no longer an issue, it put the brakes on many of our outdoor activities. While, in some ways, the change to the weather conditions was welcome (at least signalling an end to the relentless rain) it
presented the farm with entirely different problem; boredom! Being waterlogged is hard work but at least the rain did not entirely stop play. Not so the big freeze, which meant gardening, or any kind of work outside, was pretty much out of the question. The frozen ground meant that even ‘poo-picking’ became virtually impossible. Spotting what had to be picked and removed from the paddock
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was extremely tricky, because the field, churned up by the animals when the rain was falling, was now completely frost covered and this made for excellent camouflage! Even if you were lucky enough to identify any offending objects, trying to remove them was hopeless, as they had become practically welded to the frozen ground. Add to that the inconvenience of iced-up water pipes and you can pretty much rule-out tackling over 50 per cent of the day’s ‘to do’ list. It also turned out that keeping our Co-Farmers dry was less of a challenge than keeping them warm, and once they are cold, it is very difficult to heat them up and get them happy again. High Mead’s staff and volunteers have to take extra care to ensure our Co-Farmers are suitably dressed and not standing around losing body heat.
So, there was little for it but regular energetic walks around Longham Lakes, which are located just behind the farm. For some, the lakes were a first-time visit, but even for
those who regularly undertake the walk, it was a super way to while away the hours without suffering from the effects of the cold. So, the recent rise in temperature was a relief in more ways than one, and even though there isn’t a great deal to be done by way of ground preparation, the horticultural team have managed to get the raspberry canes in and the compost prepped ready for use. Work has started on deconstructing the Mini, Louis has finished the doors to his new wood-shed, and work on the Tardis (our mobile Book, CD and DVD library) is progressing well. Best of all, there are signs of new growth all around the farm; first shoots bravely breaking the surface and the hens starting to lay once again, to name but two. We need to make the most of these last few quieter weeks on the farm, as spring is most definitely on its way, bringing with it a long list of jobs to be done!
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Wimborne law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has won a place in the finals of national legal awards for its support of its people. It has been shortlisted in the wellbeing category at the 10th annual LexisNexis Legal Awards 2023 for its commitment to its 170-plus employees.
The prestigious awards – being held in London in March – celebrate excellence and innovation across the legal sector.
It is the first time Ellis Jones – with offices in East Street in Wimborne – has been shortlisted for an honour at the awards.
Nigel Smith, managing partner, said: “We put people at the heart of everything we do.
“This is ingrained within our company culture where everyone recognises the importance of, and their responsibility for, health and wellbeing.
“The legal industry can be demanding and highly stressful at times, so it is critical that our people have a healthy balance between work and family life as well as support for their mental, financial and physical wellbeing.
“We are thrilled to be shortlisted for the award and tremendous credit must go to our health and wellbeing group which has developed an excellent programme of support.”
Ellis Jones splits its strategy into the key areas of physical health and wellbeing, mental and emotional wellbeing, and
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Its initiatives include:
Flexible working
Mental health first aid training
Mentoring
Wild Work volunteer days with Dorset Wildlife Trust
Lunch and learn sessions
Wellness Wednesdays
Social activities
Financial benefits
Free fitness classes
Contribution to gym membership
Fresh fruit deliveries
Ellis Jones is among six finalists in the wellbeing category of the awards, which will be held at the five star JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel in London on March 23.
Port Regis is a delightful preparatory school, for day and boarding children aged 2-13, in Shaftesbury, Dorset.
We are seeking to recruit candidates for the following roles:
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
HEAD OF MARKETING
HEAD OF ADMISSIONS
The successful candidates can expect a competitive salary and benefits package; and to join an exceptional working environment and staff team.
For full details of the roles and application procedure, please visit our website - portregis.com/vacancies
Early applications encouraged
Port Regis (Charity No: 306218) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment vetting checks.
Qualified Sessional Counsellors/Therapists
Mosaic is a Dorset wide charity offering support to bereaved children, young people and their families facing the death of a loved one.
We are seeking fully qualified counsellors/therapists as sessional workers in North and West areas of Dorset and Purbeck. If you have experience of working with bereaved children, young people and their families and would like to be part of our friendly and supportive team, please contact us for further information and an application form.
Requirements: Counselling qualification and CPD certificate in working with children and young people. Minimum of 1 year post qualification.
Experience of working with children, young people and families. And a driving licence.
Further details and application form available from: 01258 83707, cathy@mosaicfamilysupport.org
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WANTED RELIEF MILKER Relief Milker required for one day per week + holiday cover (if possible).
Excellent modern facilities. Milking alongside one of our experienced assistants and wider farm team. Flexible start date. For further information please contact David McKie on 07748960918 or david.rj.mckie@gmail.com Wimborne, Dorset
Hours: 20 hrs per week
Salary: £10,400 - £11,440 (FTE £19,500 - £21,450)
Base: Milborne St Andrew, Blandford, DT11 0LG
Are you looking to use your office and people skills to help others? We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the Mosaic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and support of training and study days, both on-line and face-to-face, and the Mosaic Conference.
Requirements:
Experience of using on-line platforms (Zoom, Teams)
Excellent organisational skills and time management
Good, accurate, administrative skills
Good telephone manner
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Closing Date: 17/02/2023
Full job description application form available from: 01258 83707, cathy@mosaicfamilysupport.org
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requires a new team member to join our established Landscape Company, initially with our grass cutting team.
Hard work and reliability are essential requirements, along with a clean driving licence and own transport
To apply to join our hard working team in North Dorset, please ring 01258 820394
Brickyard Farm Cheese requires Production Staff for approx 20hrs a week Mon – Friday.
For More info please Call 01963 32231 and ask for Bradley
Stockman/General Farm Worker with a passion for livestock, required on a progressive mixed dairy farm at Ludwell.
Come and work as part of a team with a good variety of jobs and involvement in most aspects of the business. Phone evenings Peckons Hill Farm. 01747 828832
CRACKMORE GARAGE
Small friendly company looking for full time NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our friendly team. £24,000 - £40,000, please send CV to crackmoregarage@gmail.com or contact 01963 251221
General farm worker wanted with a machinery bias to join our family run dairy farm near Shaftesbury. A forward thinking mindset will be key. Progression and learning are encouraged. No accommodation available. Please contact 07745236126
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Friends of Blandford Community Hospital
£11.10/ HOUR
We are looking for an efficient and organised administrator to join our office located in Blandford Forum. Supporting our Charity Shops and Community Transport teams your main duties will be co-ordinating our volunteer groups and helping to ensure that our shops and services run smoothly. An excellent telephone manner and IT skills are essential as is a friendly and reassuring disposition.
For further information about the role please contact Leonne Hughes on 01258 450095
Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded from our website: www.friendsofblandford.org uk or requested on 01258 450095
To apply please send in covering letter and CV to leonne.hughes1@nhs.net or Leonne Hughes – Charity Team Manager, Friends of Blandford Community Hospital, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DD CLOSING
Notice is given that WE OUT HERE LIMITED have applied to Dorset Council for a new Permanent Premises Licence in respect of St Giles Park, Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5NA for:
• One multi-day event of licensable activities per calendar year, with the earliest opening of the premises permitted from 12:00 on Wednesday and the latest closing of the premises permitted by 18:00 on Monday.
o In year 1, the premises will open at 12:00 on Thursday 10th August 2023 and close at 14:00 Monday 14th August 2023. • The provision of Live Music, Recorded Music, Dance and the Exhibition of Films will be prohibited between 06:00 – 11:00 daily (with the exceptions of Wednesday where these activities will only be permitted to take place between 14:00 and 23:00, and on Monday where these activities will be prohibited 06:00 – 18:00)
o In year 1, live music will not take place after 00:00 on Thursday and Sunday, or
after 03:00 on Friday (Saturday morning) or Saturday (Sunday morning).
o In year 1, the Main Stage will not operate between 23:00 – 11:00 daily.
o In year 1, recorded music will not take place after 00:00 on Thursday and Sunday, or after 05:00 on Friday (Saturday morning) or Saturday (Sunday morning).
o In year 1, all ancillary late night stages and venues will not operate after 04:00 on Friday (Saturday morning) or Saturday (Sunday morning).
• The Supply of Alcohol will be prohibited between 06:00 – 11:00 daily (with the exceptions of Wednesday where these activities will only be permitted to take place between 14:00 and 23:00, and on Monday where these activities will be prohibited 06:00 – 18:00)
o In year 1, the supply of alcohol will not take place after 00:00 on Thursday and Sunday, or after 05:00 on Friday (Saturday morning) or Saturday (Sunday morning).
• Late night refreshment will not finish later than 06:00 each day.
o In year 1, late night refreshment will not finished later than 01:00 on Thursday (Friday morning) and Sunday (Saturday morning), or 05:00 on Friday (Saturday morning) or Saturday (Sunday morning).
Any interested party or responsible authority may make representations by emailing: licensing@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or writing to, Licensing, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ within 28 days from the date of this notice. The licensing register and details of this application may be inspected by contacting the licensing Section during normal office hours via email or phone on 01305 838028. It is an offence under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application, the maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.
DATE: 31 JANUARY 2023
Brain chain (hard)
World renowned solo yachtswoman Pip Hare is encouraging runners and joggers to support their local charity hospice, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and join in the Bournemouth Bay Run which takes place on April 2, 2023.
Pip, whose craft Medallia is based in Poole Quay Boat Haven, will be sailing singlehanded, non-stop, around the world as a competitor in the 2024 Vendée Globe race. In the 2020/21 race, Pip finished as the first British skipper, and in 19th place overall, despite having one of the oldest boats in the fleet.
She said: “I encourage people to get involved and help your local community hospice charity, Lewis-Manning and come on board with the Bournemouth Bay Run.
“There is a selection of events to be involved in, including walking, jogging or running either a 1k, 5k, 10k or half marathon – there’s an event to suit every ability.
“Help your local charity hospice, LewisManning Hospice Care, to raise vital funds which will allow them to continue their support to the patients and loved ones that benefit from their services.
“This is a brilliant opportunity to take on a personal challenge in 2023. By joining the Lewis-Manning community, you will be directly impacting the lives of hundreds of local patients and their loved ones.
“You’ll also get a Lewis-Manning running vest. I encourage everyone to sign up to be a local super-hero and do your local charity hospice proud!”
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care director of
fundraising, Tom Goodinge, added: “We are delighted to have Pip’s support, she is an incredible role model and truly inspirational athlete. I’ve heard lots of staff saying they’ve signed themselves up to run – it’s such a great way to kickstart the year and there’s no better way than doing it for our incredible charity. I look forward to cheering everyone on!” Anyone wishing to enter is advised to visit bournemouthbayrun.co.uk.
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is one of three officially supported charities this year in what is the 40th annual Bournemouth Bay Run on Sunday, April 2. justgiving.com/campaign/Bournemouth-BayRun-23-LMHC.
The twinkling stars of winter are especially bright towards the south, as major constellations such as Gemini, Orion and Taurus ride high.
The dominant constellation of the season is the large grouping of Orion the Hunter, with his brilliant shoulder, belt and leg stars.
Notice the colour contrast between the star adorning Orion’s shoulder, Betelgeuse (642 light years), a cool (3000 degrees) ageing red giant in the latest stages of its career, and leg star Rigel, a younger, blue and much hotter supergiant star 860 light years away.
Like many stars in the late stages of their lives, Betelgeuse varies a little in its light
output. Recently, astronomers suspected that an unusual dimming of Betelgeuse might mean it was approaching a
supernova explosion, but it was finally concluded that a dusty cloud had moved in front of it. Clear skies!
How can I protect my car from being stolen?
Here are more of Confused.com’s top tips to help protect your car from being stolen:
• Lock your vehicle – it sounds obvious but double checking that your car is locked could save you time and money. Also, your car insurance policy may not pay out if your car was left unlocked when it was stolen.
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• Invest in multiple layers of security – having a steering wheel lock or handbrake lock helps to secure your car and act as a visual deterrent for thieves.
• If you have keyless entry software, invest in a Faraday pouch to help protect your car against keyless hackers.
• Park somewhere secure. If you don't have secure parking, aim for a well-lit street.
For more ways to secure your car, and for answers to more common car security questions, take a look at our guide on protecting your car from theft.
Never keep your car paperwork inside the car.
Always store the logbook and your car service records safe at home.
The most important document is the logbook, or V5C, which is your car’s registration document.
Although VED car tax and driving licences are now digitised, the British logbook, a paper-based hanger-on, has held out.
If your car is stolen with the V5C inside it, you must tell the police and your insurer immediately. You should also get a crime reference number. And if you’re buying a car,
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make sure the logbook has a ‘DVLA’ watermark and that its serial number isn’t:
Between BG8229501 and BG9999030
Between BI2305501 and BI2800000
If it is, the V5C might be stolen.
for catalytic converter theft
A catalytic converter is part of a vehicle exhaust and filters out harmful engine emissions. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) warns that catalytic convertor theft it’s a growing problem.
“They have become targets for thieves because of the high value of the metals they contain, rhodium and palladium,” the ABI warns.
“Rhodium currently sells for just over £10,000 an ounce; palladium for just over £2,000 an ounce.
“Thieves crawl under vehicles, sometimes sawing off the converters so causing more damage.
“The repair bill can typically range from £2,000 to £3,000.”
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WEST PARLEY GUIDE PRICE £825,000
Extremely spacious and attractive detached home
Four/five bedrooms
• Two/three reception rooms
• Three shower room, one bathroom
19ft balcony overlooking garden
• Detached single garage
FERNDOWN GUIDE PRICE £850,000
PROJECT 2,800 sq ft detached home
Substantially enlarged
• Five double bedrooms
• Detached garage/workshop
Plot approx. 0.28 of an acre
• No onward chain
FERNDOWN GUIDE PRICE £650,000
Superbly positioned home
Four bedroom, two shower room
• Two reception room
70ft Private south facing rear garden
• Potential (stpp) No onward chain
FERNDOWN £625,000
Extended and modernised detached home
Four double bedroom
• One bathroom, two shower room
Private, west facing rear garden
• Extended and converted garage
Conveniently located
FERNDOWN GUIDE PRICE £585,000
Superbly positioned detached bungalow
Three double bedroom
• Two reception room
Double glazed conservatory
• 75ft Private rear garden & garage
Offered with no onward chain
FERNDOWN OIEO £525,000
Scope and potential (stpp)
Detached bungalow
Two bedroom, two reception room
• Corner plot
Within a popular and sought after location
• Close to local amenities
BOURNEMOUTH OIEO £375,000
Modernised & extended bungalow
Two double bedrooms, one shower room
Two reception rooms
• 95 ft Private west facing rear garden
Detached single garage
• Driveway providing generous parking
FERNDOWN £325,000
Upgraded and improved mid-terrace home
Three bedrooms
Enclosed private garden
• Single garage
Peaceful, yet popular location
• 200m From acres of protected heathland
