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Politicians ignore the bigger picture

Christopher Chope MP (New S&A, November 18) writes about ‘vast numbers’ of people crossing the English Channel in small boats. Just like every other politician, the fact that rising sea levels will, within the next 20 years or so, increasingly displace literally millions of people in Bangladesh, etc, is of no apparent concern. Just how will we in the West deal with this when we finally have to face up to the facts of climate change? By then of course many UK coastal regions including London will be badly affected - is anyone in Government considering that maybe now is the time to start recognising this is the near future? Certainly not Mr Chope or our esteemed Home Secretary - she cannot answer the simplest questions on immigration matters let alone come up with any positive and productive answers like allowing these migrants to begin work straightaway as in Germany for example.

Roland Britain Gillingham

Come follow the band

Canzona Brass Quintet will tour cafes and pubs around Wimborne performing carols and festive music, with a final performance around the Christmas tree in The Square at 6.15pm. There will be a bucket collection for DEBRA, raising funds to support people living with the painful genetic skin blistering condition, epidermolysis bullosa (EB). With my daughter being a paediatric nurse and caring for a child with EB, I had the idea of a Brass-a-thon fundraiser in 2020, but Covid put paid to that. This year, however, pubs and cafes have signed up and we are extremely grateful to them. The members of the quintet, like me, are extras with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, and have held posts with the BBC Radio Orchestra, the LPO, and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. They are giving up their time for this, in return for a half pint of beer or coffee in each venue. We perform on the hour at each venue for 45 minutes before moving on to

the next one. The public are welcome to join us as well at the Christmas Tree on the Square at 6.15pm. The town crier, Chris Brown, will announce the Brass-a-thon on the Minster Green at 10.45 prior to us starting.

Wednesday, December 21 at:

11am - No.9 on the Green 12pm - The White Hart 1pm - The Kings Head 2pm - The Olive Branch 3pm - Le Petit Prince 4pm - The Rising Sun 6.15pm - The Square

Tony Waller Canzona Brass Quintet

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Make tracs for parade

As in previous years, the East Dorset Trac Pack, the local group for vintage tractor enthusiasts, will be taking part in the Save the Children Christmas Parade, in Wimborne, on Saturday, December 10. This year, they are making more of a day of it by meeting and showing off the tractors at the Coach and Horses pub, between 11am and 1pm, before they set off for the parade. If any youngsters, (or adults), would like to see the tractors or ‘talk tractors’ with their owners, take photos or ask questions, please feel free to come along and say ‘hello’. There will be the full service and facilities of the Coach and Horses available.

Joe Paine

Harry’s hospice thanks

Dear Stour & Avon readers, We write to you as Patrons of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, and wish to offer a huge thank-you to everyone who has supported this wonderful charity over the past year. Whether you’ve donated to the shops, attended a fundraising event, donated, or volunteered your time – you are amazing! You may not know how much of a difference you’re making to local people... it could be a friend, family member, neighbour or work colleague who needs help. Thank you for helping us ensure we can help those in need. This has been a huge year for Lewis-Manning, as they have been celebrating 30 years of extraordinary hospice care. And what a year it’s been! The charity has launched its breathlessness service, day hospice and complementary therapy sessions in Purbeck, helping more people closer to their homes. This has been so well received, with one patient in Swanage saying, ‘Thank you so much, Lewis-Manning is like part of my family.’ There have also been fantastic fundraising events, from Christmas Wreath workshops to Candles on the Lake and the ‘Simply Fabulous’ 30th ball. Two new charity shops have opened in Swanage and Winton offering our community a supersustainable shopping haven where you can bag a bargain. You might even spot one of my shirts - I’m always donating my clothes to the Westbourne shop! So, thank you again and well done to all the Lewis-Manning staff for their dedication, kindness and determination to ensure that local people in East Dorset and Purbeck get the care their need and deserve. What a great way to end the year! All best wishes,

Harry & Sandra Redknapp

The annual shoppers’ carol service will take place this year in Wimborne Minster on Saturday, December 17, at 11.00am, writes Anthony Oliver. It will last for half an hour and will be led by the Reverend Nick Wells. This will be the eighth year for the service. Take a half-hour break from the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping to rest and reflect on what Christmas is all about. Hear the story, sing your favourite carols and enjoy this special opportunity - adults and children together, all very welcome. On Sunday, December 18, the traditional Carols by Candlelight Service will take place in the Minster at 6.30pm. Carols in the Cornmarket will be held on Friday, December 23, at 6.00pm when singing will be accompanied by members of the Broadstone Community Concert Band and Choristers from Wimborne Minster. A collection will be taken for the Mayor of Wimborne’s Charities On Christmas Eve the Crib Service will be held at 3.00pm and Midnight Communion at 11.00pm. On Christmas Morning there will be a Service of Holy Communion at 8.00am followed by the Parish Eucharist at 9.30am. All will be welcome at the services.

Call in for a library cuppa

New ‘Cuppa and Company’ sessions are set to start in Dorset Libraries. Come along for this weekly drop-in event where you can get out of the cold and enjoy free tea, coffee, and biscuits, while also enjoying a chat. There’s no need to book, just drop in for a warm welcome and a free cuppa. The sessions are at Wimborne Library on Mondays from 10.30am to 12.30pm and at Corfe Mullen Library on Wednesdays, 2.30 to 4.30pm.

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