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What’s inside this issue... Antiques & Collectibles 24 Business 49 Christmas Countdown 26-27 Christmas in Wimborne 15-22 Education 45 Farming & Environment 38-39 Food & Drink 25 Health & Wellbeing 28-33 Home & Garden 34-37 Letters 8 Local Services 50-51 Motoring 52-53 Politics 10-11 Property 53-56 Puzzles 46-47 Recruitment 48

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Eric’s Epic Walk steps up to £1000 Assault appeal

An effort to get people walking by a Ferndown man has raised vital cash for two charities close to his heart. Determined to help people get out and about and improve their mental health Eric Cole, who lives at the Kings Park Care Home, started his own campaign. Eric’s Epic Walk, held in the summer, aimed to get people walking, skipping and dancing a mile to raise money for Julia’s House Hospice and Lewis Manning, as

well as boosting the health and fitness of participants. His effort was such a success, it saw children at Ferndown First School take part, cheered on by Eric and staff at Kings Park. Now, with sponsorshop money collected, Eric and the care home team have handed over a total of £1,003.56 to the causes. Also joining them was one of Eric’s biggest supporters, Krissy Stamp, mayor of Ferndown.

Two men were assaulted at a fireworks display in Verwood. Police were called at around 11.14pm on October 28, to reports of an assault at the Flameburst display, in a field off Crane Drive. It was reported a group of male youths attempted to gain entry while the event was closing. A volunteer aged in his 70s refused them entry and was assaulted by the group, causing him to fall to the floor. A second man attempted to help the victim, but was punched to the side of the head. Both men sustained injuries that are not believed to be serious and attended hospital. Police have now released CCTV images of people they would like to trace in connection with the incident. Anyone with information should contact dorset.police.uk or call 101. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously via Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

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Man arrested Could you be a Treecycler? after thefts

Officers investigating reports of four thefts from vehicles in Spring Lane, Ringwood, and Romsey Road, Ower, have arrested a 23-year-old Ringwood man. He was arrested at Southampton Police Station on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle. A subsequent premises search in Ringwood recovered suspected stolen property, including tools. These items have all been seized, said police. The man has since been bailed, pending further enquiries.

XR in city protest Environmental campaigners from Wimborne joined a regional demonstration in Bath. On Saturday, October 28, members of Extinction Rebellion Wimborne joined dozens of other groups for a ‘Unite To Survive’ event. They gathered in the city and processed peacefully through the streets.

Volunteers and vans are required to join Diverse Abilities’ efforts for a sustainable Christmas as part of its Treecycling fundraising initiative. The Treecycling weekend takes place from Friday, January 5, until Monday, January 8, 2024, and the charity will be collecting Poole, East Dorset, Ringwood, Bournemouth and Christchurch Christmas trees for recycling following the festive period. Volunteers are required for driving vans and wayfinding, as well as dropping off the trees at nominated recycling points across the conurbation and beyond. Francesca Potton, community fundraiser at Diverse Abilities, said: “Treecycling is a great way to get out in the fresh air after the Christmas period and meet with other like-minded volunteers. It’s one of our most important fundraisers of the year and allows us to raise vital money for the children and adults we support.” Vans of Transit size or larger,

are required to help the collection. Businesses, families, or community groups with access to these are encouraged to get in touch and provide support over the weekend. Francesca added: “There’s no need to give up your whole weekend, just a day or even a few hours will help to make a huge difference to the number of Christmas trees we are able to collect. There’s always great

community spirit and a fun weekend to get involved and support a local charity.” Those interested can email treecycling@diverseabilities. org.uk or call 01202 711507 to find out more. Alternatively, visit diverseabilities.org.uk/trees for a full list of locations that trees can be collected from, and to book your tree collection for a suggested £10 donation.

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A Blandford restaurant is hoping to install an outside seating area. The Three Kings, in Salisbury Street, has submitted a planning application to Dorset Council for a decking area at the rear. ‘The seating area will be a pergola-type, which will be erected on concrete square pads and will be mainly of timber construction,’ it said. “The actual pergola will not be permanently fixed to the floor.” It would have canvas sides to

allow use in poor weather. ‘One reason for this is so that people are not stood in the shopfront smoking, and also to create an outdoor seating area for eating in the warmer months,’ the application added. “The noise will be minimal, as it is far enough away from any residential spaces and also it is for eating, not as a drinking area.” For more details on the scheme, visit dorsetcouncil.gov.uk and search for application reference P/FUL/2023/05784.

Repair cafe volunteers celebrate A year of repairing and reusing items was marked in Blandford last month. Volunteers at Blandford Repair Cafe gathered to mark the occasion, and celebrate saving hundreds of items from the skip. “Tables were set up indoor and out, food was shared and soft drinks served,” a spokesman said. “Music was provided by the Freezer Geezer Band, all talented musicians, who played good old rock and roll as

well as contemporary covers. “Two of the band members are our volunteers, Neil and Phil. “There was lots of dancing to super music and even a jive at one point. An excellent time was had by all.” The next Repair Cafe is set to be held on Saturday, November 25, from 1.30pm to 4pm at the Scout Hut, in Eagle House Gardens. For more information, or to join the team, contact Carole at blandfordrepaircafe@ gmail.com, or on 01258 488977.

stouravonmagazine.co.uk The Santa-Stour River Fun Run comes to Wimborne on Sunday, December 17. Organised by Wimborne Rotary, the event will raise funds for Julia’s House children’s hospice and other Rotary charities. With a 10.00am. start from Wimborne Town Football Club, Ainsley Road, where free parking is available, entrants will be able to choose either a 2.5k or 5k course alongside the River Stour. Entry is £10 for adults and £5 for under-18s. Pre-book by visiting www.wimbornerotary.org/giving. There will also be limited places on the day, but pre-booking

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guarantees a place. Participants can choose to receive a free Santa suit, or a festive hat, and a free mince pie and drink will be available at the

finish. Whether entering as an individual, a family, or as a team, runners are also encouraged to fundraise for their own favourite charities by seeking sponsorship.

Organiser Rotarian Neil Hutchinson said: “Last year was so well received that we’re delighted to once again offer the chance to run in this event.”

Give a gift of love for the elderly by Lorraine Gibson Giving is the essence of true Christmas spirit, so now’s a good time to consider donating money, goods or time to a charitable cause in the lead up to the festive season. Dorset Mums offer a lovely, simple way to do just that with their Christmas Gift Appeal which aims to give small gift bags to older people in the community who see few or no visitors during what can be a lonely time. If you don’t have a gift bag, any donation - chocs or smellies - will be appreciated and incorporated into bags by volunteers, which could include you Great gifts include socks, adult colouring books (with pencils and a sharpener), large print reading and puzzle books, knee blankets, calendars and tea and biscuits. Avoid boiled sweets, alcohol, candles, ‘fiddly things’ and fresh foodstuffs. Put items in a small gift bag and cover with tissue paper – don’t wrap them as some recipients have dexterity issues, plus volunteers need to ensure they go to the appropriate person. Then write male, female or unisex and either ‘contains sugar’ or ‘no sugar’ on the bottom of the bag. Add a Christmas card with your name but no contact details and drop it off at Streetlight Project, Stone Lane Industrial Estate in Wimborne up to November 26. Visit dorsetmums.co.uk/ dorsetmums-christmas-gift-oflove-appeal for more details.

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Singing charity group is on the rise Rising Voices Wessex was formed in 2013 to bring together people who were either recovering from cancer treatment, or those affected by the experience of cancer in their family. With a wide repertoire of songs largely chosen by the members, and an emphasis on fun, the choir is now a registered charity and performs a steady stream of concerts across the county. Sue Banton, from Bournemouth has been a member since 2017 and has had cancer. She said: “I found the choir so welcoming from day one. We all share an experience of cancer in some form, but we don’t dwell on it. We are here to sing and enjoy ourselves and we do!” Judy Toms and Lynne Burton met at Rising Voices in 2013 and learned they’d been living around the corner from each other for years. “Both of us has had breast cancer, both of us found we were altos and now we are friends,” said Judy.In September 2023, the two branches of the choir based in Parkstone Poole and Tuckton near Christchurch merged, with weekly rehearsals led by co-directors Wendy Morrow and Mark Anstead now taking place at St John’s Church, Parkstone. Noeline Young is one of the founder members and Trustee of Rising Voices. She said: “Singing is proven to be good for your health and wellbeing, but like many

choirs and community groups ours has been affected by Covid. We managed to continue rehearsals throughout the pandemic by Zoom. But we sadly lost people along the way, and some didn’t return because they no longer like to venture out in the evening. So, we would very much like to attract some more members to come and enjoy what we do. “Rising Voices provides a weekly social event and a chance for those living with cancer to enjoy being “normal” and not to be patients. There’s no onus on singing ability, it’s about passion and enthusiasm.

“We all say that however we feel when we arrive, we always leave feeling happier. It’s a truly joyous group to be part of.” There is no charge to join Rising Voices, although there is a suggested weekly donation which includes refreshments. Anyone interested in joining can attend on Tuesday evening from 6.45pm-9.00pm at St John’s Church, Ashley Road, Parkstone, BH14 0AA. More information is also available through the website via email: admin@risingvoices.org. uk or phone or text: 07500 676083.

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Does National Trust really need our cash? I am amazed that the National Trust feels it necessary to appeal for financial help from local people towards the cost of restoring the stable clock at Kingston Lacy. The Trust does a wonderful job maintaining the properties that are open to the public, but many of their other properties do not receive such lavish attention. Some 42 years ago the Trust received its biggest ever bequest from Mr Ralph Bankes, including his Kingston Lacy and Corfe Castle Estate, Studland beach, Old Harry Rocks and some 40 farms and 250 cottages. These properties generate a

huge income from visitors and tenants. However, on the estate,in the village of Shapwick alone there are currently seven cottages that have been vacant for some months, an 850-acre prime farm which is being ‘rewilded’ instead of providing rental income of perhaps £100,000 per year, an eightbedroom historic farmhouse, and a number of valuable farmbuildings standing idle. Surely the Trust should be actively managing their estate to generate the funds they now claim to need. Nicholas Martin Fordingbridge

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FACTOID OF THE FORTNIGHT If someone asked you what the national animal of England is, would you know? Chances are, you might well remember it is the lion, thanks largely to the football mantra, ‘three lions on the shirt’. However, if someone asked what the national animal of Scotland was, would you be so confident? A bull perhaps? Or a grouse? Well, in fact, it’s a unicorn. Yes, the mythical, horned, horsetype animal is the emblematic creature of our cousins north of the border. The National Trust of Scotland says unicorns are a symbol of ‘purity, innocence and power’ in Celtic mythology, as well as being ‘fiercely independent and famously difficult to capture’. However, the Scots are not alone in boasting a nonexistent beast as their national animal. Wales, of course, is represented by the dragon, which also never existed. Some other interesting national animals include Canada, which has the beaver, while Norway is the moose, Italy is the Italian wolf, and Ireland is the Irish hare. Germany lauds the golden eagle, which it shares with the likes of Albania, Mexico and Kazakhstan

Are we losing touch with our European neighbours? The latest Christmas and summer concerts performed by the Vocal Fun Choirs were in support of FND Hope (Functional Neurological Disorder). FND is a little-known condition which has life-limiting effects for those suffering from the condition. A total of £3,767 was raised and the cheque presented to Alison

Newland of FND Hope. Our friendly choirs always welcome new members. Please see the website at vocalfun.co.uk to make contact. The photo shows the cheque being presented to Alison Newland at the mixed choirs rehearsal at St Mary’s Church, Ferndown. Ron Bolton Ferndown

Society meetings open to all Wimborne Civic Society’s meetings with speakers are open to all on the third Tuesday of the month at 8pm in the Quarterjack Room of the Allendale Centre. In October, members and guests found themselves attending the society’s first online talk, when Andrew Negus gave an illustrated address on ‘Winchester Bishops, Buildings and Bones’. The next meeting will be on

November 21, when Jackie Winter will talk and show slides about ‘Exploring the Quiet Lanes and Villages of West Dorset’. Members and non-members are welcome to attend for a modest fee of £2 for members or £5 for visitors. You can join the society at the meetings, for £12.50 a year or £20 for a couple. John Worth Wimborne Civic Society

The Wimborne-Valognes Twinning Association is a lively association keeping close contact with the residents of the similar town in the north of the Cotentin region in Normandy. Valognes was the centre of heavy bombing and a battle in June 1944 to cut off the German forces in Cherbourg. Its centre was completely destroyed and is now reconstructed. If these contacts become less frequent, it is easy to lose even the basic vocabulary of foreign languages. However, organisations such as the Ferndown French Circle keep that cultural wealth alive. In our meetings, usually around presentations in French, or occasionally in English, you do not have to talk in French but you can listen and remember what your may have missed at school. This season’s programme

include: Souvenirs of a pilgrimage along the Santiago de Compostela route, appreciation of Christmas French gastronomy and the history and traditions of Brittany. The Ferndown French Circle is open to all Francophiles in the region and runs a monthly evening meeting at 7:30pm on the first Monday of each month at the Centre, Barns Road, Ferndown, BH22 8XH. For the Wimborne-Valognes Twinning Association, please contact Mike Shapcott (secretary) on 07900 346195 or secretary@wvta.org.uk. For the Ferndown French Circle, please contact Margaret Sullivan (secretary) on 07552 074134 or margaretsullivan34@ gmail.com. Jacques Halé WVTA

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Political round-up

Council delays are a waste of money The failure of Government to answer questions from elected representatives is a continuing source of frustration. It contributes to a significant waste of taxpayers’ money nationally and locally. Equally important is the blight it generates for the lives of individual residents who are the victims of indecision and ambiguity in public policy. The saga over the application for a surf lagoon development in the heart of the South East Dorset Green Belt off the A31 at St Leonards and the future of the Avon Heath Country Park is a current local example of this. The original planning application dates back almost three years and is the subject of an appeal hearing that was due to begin on November 14. The appeal has arisen because Dorset Council failed to decide the application within the required time scale. In August I wrote to Dorset Council on behalf of local

Christchurch & East Dorset CHRIS CHOPE MP objectors enquiring as to ‘whether Dorset Council is willing in principle to dispose of its interest in Avon Heath Country Park’. I specifically asked: ‘Have councillors considered rejecting the disposal of the Country Park thereby rendering the planning proposal pointless and saving money for the Council and removing anxiety and

uncertainty for local residents?’. Having received no response I wrote to the leader of the council. I referred to an assurance which I was given by a local councillor, who is a member of Dorset Council’s Cabinet, that Dorset Council has no intention of giving up any of its current land holding to facilitate the surf lagoon proposal. Why then, I enquired, is Dorset Council not making a public announcement to that effect, thereby reassuring residents and putting pressure on the applicants to withdraw their appeal? I eventually received a ‘response’ from the council leader. He said: ‘Unfortunately whilst any decision the Council makes regarding its landholding in the future may have implications for implementing the proposal as submitted, it would not have prevented the applicant from proceeding with an appeal’.

But if Dorset Council is unwilling to sell its interest in Avon Heath Country Park, why does it not pass a resolution to that effect? Then the appellant would know the facts and could withdraw the appeal. The Council, which complains about being short of money, would save resources. Most important of all, local residents would be able to relax in the knowledge that the country park will remain unaltered and that the proposed surf reef development is undeliverable. As Highways England has also put forward unanswerable objections on traffic grounds, the Council can now finally allay any lingering suspicion that its opposition is inhibited by the Memorandum of Understanding which it signed with the developer but was never put before elected councillors.

Middle East could learn from our history What happened outside Gaza, as Keir Starmer has said, was ‘terrorism on a scale and brutality that few countries have ever experienced.’ A multiple of the number murdered in Israel have already died in Gaza as Israel exercises the right to defend itself. Starmer has called for Israel to submit to the rules of international law, and also to allow a humanitarian pause. Many in the Labour movement have called for a cease fire. In operational, military reality, I think the difference between the two is semantics. Looking broadly, there will be no peace without reflection and critique that I know will feel too soon for some, but is essential. Israeli commentators are already reflecting on how the 7th of October came to pass. They point to intelligence failures in an Israeli government preoccupied with fighting its own citizens and judiciary.

We should equally call out a Palestinian political elite, suffused with corruption and indifference, that provide a poor alternative to Hamas. Blessed are the peacemakers, but where are the equivalents of deKlerk, Mandela and Tutu? History has shown us that the systematic oppression of a native population never works. In the UK, we know this especially from Northern Ireland, where decades of impoverishment of people from traditional Catholic communities created the environment where terrorism could take root. Gaza is the world’s largest open-air prison, said David Cameron. Israel’s occupation of the West Bank is apartheid, says the United Nations. And Israel itself is threatened with annihilation by Iran. As we have seen with Kurds in Turkey, Christians in Sudan, Xhosa in South Africa,

Dorset Labour GREG WILLIAMS Bosniaks in Yugoslavia... Oppression - It. Does. Not. Work. Some would say Britain bears a responsibility for the situation given it carved up the Middle East with the Sykes-Picot agreement, then administered the region as a protectorate until 1947, before swiftly exiting in

the face of armed Zionism. I’m therefore sceptical about the UK’s ability to take any lead role in negotiating a peace, and pleased when Starmer said a Labour government would prioritise ‘engaging with our Arab partners.’ The UK’s message, humbly delivered, could be to learn from our history in our islands – that there will not be peace in Israel and Palestine without an enduring solution to two peoples in one land. Another generation of jihadis and nationalists will just replace the current casualties, without the recognition that a Palestinian state is an inalienable right that cannot be in the gift of a neighbour. Progress is needed now; otherwise how do we expect a cease fire or a humanitarian pause to hold? “Even in the darkest days – in fact especially in the darkest days – we have to keep alive the light of peace.”

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Homelessness is a tragedy for all of us Homelessness is a tragedy, not just for those who are personally affected but for our society. To suggest it is ‘a lifestyle choice’ is hugely offensive and a deliberate attempt to build on the ‘them and us’ approach by the Conservative government as they prepare for a General Election next year. Most people sleeping on the streets have experienced serious trauma, live with addictions or suffer significant mental health issues. Prisoners are being released with nowhere to go and recent prison inspections in Yorkshire and London referenced people being released and handed a tent – those of you who watched Time on BBC1 will have watched in disbelief as this storyline was played out. More recently, there have been an increase in those holding down full-time jobs while living in their car after losing their home; some rough sleepers are veterans struggling to adjust to ‘civvie street’ and yes, there are

Dorset Lib-Dems VIKKI SLADE some street homeless who were born abroad. Homelessness is the result of a chain of events – a chain becoming more common thanks to the dismantling of our welfare state and broader society. No Fault Evictions (S21) has increased pressures on councils - locally there are literally hundreds of children living in B&B or hostels - so councils need to prioritise these families, alongside elderly people

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and those with disabilities. This leaves minimal funds to support single people, who find themselves forced to fend for themselves on the streets. Banning S21 Evictions and allowing councils to keep Right to Buy receipts would supress the need for emergency housing and allow councils to refocus services on those who need extra support to get off the street. The asylum system makes the problem worse. The Home Office gives just seven days’ notice to quit a hotel after a decision to grant asylum is made. This means that a vulnerable person is cast out without a support plan and no money. I am proud to support the Lift The Ban Coalition, calling for long-term asylum seekers to be allowed to work. Surely it makes sense to let them pay their way, and if granted leave to remain, they can afford to rent and contribute to society. Without this right,

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12 New Stour & Avon, November 17, 2023 by Lorraine Gibson On the tradition for wearing a poppy, the Royal British Legion says, ‘Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life. ‘We unite across faiths, cultures and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth. We will remember them. ‘We remember the sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth. ‘We pay tribute to the special contribution of families and of the emergency services. We acknowledge innocent civilians who have lost their lives in conflict and acts of terrorism. ‘Remembrance does not glorify war and its symbol, the red poppy, is a sign of both Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. ‘Wearing a poppy is never compulsory but is greatly appreciated by those who it is intended to support.’ Remembrance highlights Rain never stopped play for the band - nor the crowds gathered with umbrellas at the ready - for Dorchester County Hall’s November 11 service at the Memorial Area. A bugler, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Angus Campbell, schoolchildren, veterans, Guides and Scouts stood to attention as Revd John Yarrien led the service, with an introductory reading by Cllr Val Pothecary, chairman of Dorset Council, before the laying of the wreaths. Queen’s Gurkha Signals Captain, Vijay Raj Ghale then read the Exhortation and the Kohima Plea and the two-minute silence followed. Cllr Pothecary told the crowd: “We will honour the sacrifice of the fallen and valour of our veterans. We will remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by military personnel and those who have lost their lives as a result of armed conflict or terrorism and all those who have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.” Broadstone marked the day with a parade led by the Dorset Youth Marching Band and a ceremony at the war memorial where wreaths were laid by BCP Council leader Cllr Vikki Slade, chief operating officer, Jess Gibbons and Cllr Peter Sidaway. Tributes were also laid for the Royal Marines, the Royal Signals and the Parachute Regiment along with local groups. About 200 people, including veterans, members of the armed forces, the police, Scouts, Cubs, Rainbows, Guides and Brownies attended and the parade continued to St John’s Church for a service where the names of Broadstone residents who died in the First and Second World Wars were read out. The Royal British Legion thanked

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Broadstone Scouts and Poole Air Cadets, ‘for their magnificent efforts on what turned out to be a bumper last day of collecting.’ And at Broadstone Middle School, everyone had been busy collaborating in a Remembrance project. Using recyclable materials, the children made beautiful poppies that were strung together to create a red wave on the school gates and the Remembrance garden was enhanced with red cyclamen plants donated by Stewarts Garden Centre and a Tommy silhouette, gifted by the British Legion. A member of staff said,: ‘It was a poignant delight to see our children taking such care and dedication in this remembrance project and sharing their own stories about friends and family members that come to mind at this time of year in particular.’ At Colehill, a large crowd gathered at St. Michael’s Church then made its way to the war memorial where the vicar read a short service that included a roll call of residents who died in both world wars. About 100 participants from the serving community at Bovington Garrison, local veterans, Army and RAF cadets, Scouts

and Guides and members of the emergency services were in attendance. The Last Post heralded the two-minute silence which was followed by wreaths being laid by representatives from the parish council, the armed forces and local voluntary groups. In Highcliffe, the service of remembrance taken by the vicar, the Revd Veronica Brown, was at St Mark’s Church war memorial. Around 250 people attended, many of them families, and children from St Mark’s School laid wooden crosses. Wreaths were placed by the parish council, veterans and families of veterans, Rotary, Scouts, Cubs, Rainbows, Squirrels, Guides and Brownies. Andy Martin, ward councillor, read In Flanders Fields, as all observed a silence in memory of local people who died. At Ferndown, a marching band led the crowds to the service at St Mary’s Church where they warmly invited families, veterans, forces, friends et al to a special service designed to reflect on the sacrifice made by so many in times of conflict In Christchurch, after a wreath-laying ceremony during a service attended by the mayor of Christchurch, Cllr Viv Charrett

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nor the years condemn at Purewell Cross War Memorial and in the Garden of Remembrance at the Priory, families gathered on Christchurch High Street to pay their respects. Old and young joined the parade as it wended its way to the Priory from Bargates

Royal British Legion. Even the post box at Mudeford joined occasion with a magnificent, poppy-themed knitted hat. To Wimborne, where people gathered at the Royal British Legion before

parading towards Wimborne Minster Church for a remembrance service and wreath laying at the War Memorial on the Minster Green. Afterwards the parade re-formed to march past a saluting dais and back to the Legion where tea and biscuits awaited.

Community shop’s evening showcase

Following its successful move into its new larger, more accessible shop at 23 High Street in Fordingbridge, the Green Gram held an open evening to showcase its new setup and to thank the community for the support it has given with the recent fundraising activity that has enabled the move. Committee member Jo Anderson said: “What a thrilling few weeks... since the share launch and then with the move, it’s been all hands on deck.

“It’s been real teamwork in action with friends and volunteers offering their support. We held the open evening as we wanted to showcase the changes in store and celebrate the community effort so far. “The evening was a resounding success, and it was great to see so many people – people who have supported the store and new customers who just wanted to get more of a feel for what we offer. “Our next evening event will be during

the Fordingbridge lights switch-on event on December 1, where we will be open for late shopping - come, say hello and meet the team.” Since May 2022, The Green Gram has been offering refills of foods, cleaning products and toiletries. Since opening, its customers have prevented more than 28,000 containers - equivalent to nearly 650kg of plastic - being thrown out by refilling the containers they already owned!

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Heathside Travel have just launched their holiday programme for 2024 and it’s looking very exciting! They offer trips ranging from two to seven nights in locations across the UK and Europe, with all transport provided in their comfortable, luxurious modern coaches. The carefully-chosen hotels offer a relaxing and comfortable stay and the tour managers are on hand throughout the holidays to ensure that you have everything that you need. Heathside start the year with a short break to the Potters Resort in Hoptonon-Sea for the World Indoor Bowls Championships in January, and then visit places such as the Scottish Highlands, the Lake District, Northern Ireland, the Italian Dolomites and the Dutch Bulbfields throughout the year. There are also some festive breaks available – how about spending Christmas in the Malverns? Booking is easy – just give the office a ring and the friendly staff will talk you through the process – a £50 deposit per person secures your place. Heathside Travel are fully insured and bonded so your money is safe. If you would like to find out more, ask

any questions that you may have, and meet the team, then come along to St Mary’s Church in Ferndown on Friday, November 24, between 9.30am and 3.00pm. Members of the team will be available to have a chat over tea and biscuits, and you can meet the tour managers who will accompany the holidays too. Brochures containing full details are available by calling 01202 892202, emailing info@heathsidetravel.co.uk or visiting www.heathsidetravel.co.uk.

2024 Coach Holiday brochures - out now! We are holding an information day at St Mary’s Church, Ferndown on Friday 24th November - come along between 10:00 - 15:00 to ﬁnd out all about our exciting holidays. We hope to see you there! 05 Jan Potters World Bowls 28 Jul Northern Ireland 26 Apr London City Break 04 Aug Edinburgh Tattoo 26 Apr Dutch Bulbﬁelds 15 Aug Durham & Kynren 15 May Scottish Highlands 07 Sep Austria & The Tyrol 17 May Isle of Wight 16 Sep Yorkshire Rail & Sail 10 Jun Norfolk & The Broads 22 Sep Southport & Blackpool 13 Jun Isle of Man 30 Sep The Pennines 01 Jul Great Little Trains of Wales 12 Oct Lake District 14 Jul Heart of Wales 19 Oct Italy: Lakes & The Dolomites 15 Jul Hidden Humberside 22 Nov Pitlochry & Enchanted Forest Pick up points in Wimborne, West Moors, Ferndown,Verwood & Ringwood, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. We also do day trips - contact us for information

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Countdown to Christmas in Wimborne

Wimborne is a magical place at Christmas The beautiful historic architecture lends itself so well to the season. Our unique mix of independent shops and High Street favourites, not to forget the best pubs, cafés and restaurants in Dorset for a pit-stop, makes for a great shopping experience, and there are plenty of events and activities to enjoy. Join us this year for all of your favourite events – Wimborne Christmas Market on 18th November, the Christmas Lights Switch - On Day on 25th November, and the Save the Children Parade on 9th December – plus a host of other events, activities and workshops to enjoy through the season. Enjoy free parking in Wimborne on 18th November, and 1st and 2nd December (free parking excludes Co-Op, High Street and Waitrose car parks). Enjoy markets, exhibitions, and events at The Allendale Centre, Walford Mill Crafts, and the Museum of East Dorset, and take a moment out of the bustle of the town with uplifting events at Wimborne Minster. Carols in the Corn Market is a particular favourite, on 22nd December at 6pm. If it’s a feast you’re shopping for, Wimborne has it all - our independent butchers, delis, bakeries, green grocers and farm shops are waiting to take care of everything, from your first mince pie to your last.

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Welcome to Cloud Cuckoo, a unique and contemporary Florist and gift shop in the heart of Wimborne, Dorset. Co-owned and run by friends Karen and Hannah, who between them have over 30 years experience in the floristry industry. At Cloud Cuckoo we pride ourselves on luxury and bespoke designs for any occasion including wedding and funeral flowers. We make beautiful bouquets and arrangements to order but also create bouquets that are ready to go. We also have an array of gorgeous gifts and homeware from vases, throws, plantable cards, Belgian chocolates and jewellery to our very own cloud cuckoo candles. Not only do we have our fresh flower stand but we also have a dedicated stand of faux flowers which have been very popular. We only opened our doors on 1st September but already have returning customers who say they love our style of floristry and range of gifts that are ‘a little bit different’. We have been running workshops which have proven to be great fun, they bring the community together and allow people to get creative. Recently we held our autumn wreath workshops which were a great success and we are now looking forward to the Christmas wreath workshops. Our festive floral designs are now available to see in store now and we will be making some beautiful Christmas wreaths for you too. To order just pop in or give us a call on 01202 131128. Find us on Facebook and Instagram.

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Festive Bites for a Holly Jolly Christmas! The East Street Deli in Wimborne opened its doors in June 2020 and the owners, Claire & Simon Warren, have not looked back since. Whilst small and compact, this beautiful deli is packed full of charcuterie, antipasti, sweet treats, coffee, store cupboard essentials, wine, craft beers and ciders. It also has a great range of refillables and an eco-friendly homeware section. However, it’s the extensive range of cheeses that it’s famous for. The East Street Deli has become a destination for

foodie gifts and they offer hampers and gift boxes year-round to suit a wide range of budgets and these are particularly popular at Christmas. There are pre-made hampers available, customers can create their own bespoke versions or if you provide details of your budget, they will create them for you. In 2022 The East Street Deli scooped two awards at the inaugural Wimborne Business Awards winning ‘Best Independent Business’ and ‘Overall Business

of the year’. It has recently been named ‘Best Deli/ Farmshop in Dorset, Somerset and Bristol’ at the Muddy Stiletto awards and was also shortlisted as ‘High Street Hero’ at the UK Small Business Awards. With a passion for high quality good food and priding themselves on offering the very best customer service this is retailing as it should be. The aim at the deli is to make everyone feel welcome and to provide you with an ‘old school’ personal service and experience.

Helping children believe they Creative Courage For Life can do Stagecoach Ringwood, Wimborne and Bournemouth are having a wonderful term and are gearing up for Christmas! Not only will EVERY student anything Autumn take part in end of term demonstrations, but ALL children have been invited

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to spread Christmas cheer in some local community performances! You can catch Stagecoach at the St Ives Christmas Fayre on the 24th November, at the Allendale Centre Christmas market on the 18th November, at Castlepoint on the 25th November and at the Ringwood Furlong Centre on Saturday 9th December! After Christmas we will be performing at our very own Stagecoach Charity Gala evening at the Bournemouth Pavilion where every student over 6 years old is invited to take part! Stagecoach offers weekly Performing Arts classes to children aged 4-18 years, with an expert team of teachers. Stagecoach believes in instilling creative courage for life, no matter what your child’s age or ability! High quality teaching and student inclusion is the upmost priority. We believe in making special memories that the children will treasure forever. Contact wimborne@stagecoach.co.uk to join a FREE 2 week trial and let us help find your child’s confidence today!

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Celebrate the Holidays with Yarn! Spoil someone special (or just treat yourself!) with gifts from our ranges of beautiful yarns, kits and accessories for knitting, crochet and crafting. We have great storage ideas and Emma Ball’s lovely range of bags, tea towels and purses.

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Wimborne Royal British Legion Forthcoming events: Saturday 25th November, 3pm start Mince Pies and Mulled Wine Sunday 3rd December, 3.30pm start Andy L Smooth Saturday 16th December, 7pm start Christmas Draw Thursday 21st December, 7.30pm start Christmas Bingo Saturday 23rd December, 12pm start Free Pool and Jukebox Sunday 24th December, 4pm start Christmas Quiz Tuesday 26th December, 3pm start Boxing Day Children's Party Sunday 31st December, 8pm start New Year’s Eve Party with Paul Michael

KnitWits has just what you need to craft your own unique presents, together with inspiration and friendly help and support. We might also have the answer for the hard to buy for with ideas for original gifts, stocking fillers and Secret Santa to suit all budgets. Or maybe a booking for knitting or crochet workshops or one of our Gift Vouchers.

Discover Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne In the heart of Wimborne, Allendale Community Centre offers a fantastic range of events and activities for all the family. Weekly groups and classes, including exercise and dance, clubs and tuition for the young ones, the popular Minster Market on Fridays and monthly society meetings are the core of our regular activities. We’ve also expanded our cinema this year, offering a Free Family Film every month, plus vintage classics with High Contrast Cinema. If you like your entertainment live, there’s music in Cafe@ The Allendale on Friday evenings. Every month we have a live band or tribute act performing in the Minster Theatre, with our 2024 line up packed with outstanding talent. Talking of Theatre, Best Ever Christmas Show is here between 15th and 24th December! We invite you to be part of the fun. Tickets at www.theallendale.org/tickets, on 01202 887247 or from the Allendale.

Wimborne Royal British Legion Wimborne Royal British Legion invites and welcomes everyone to experience our relaxed, family and Pet friendly environment. We have great facilities including Pool, Darts, Jukebox and two full size Snooker tables, with regular entertainment held throughout the year. The Jukebox and Pool table are both free to use every Wednesday from 5pm. Come and join us for Thursday evening Bingo, the Friday Night Silent Quiz, or why not try your luck on our Friday meat draw. Our in-house catering offers a wide range of fresh, homemade and locally sourced produce, which can be tailored to meet individual needs. Friday’s we have our homemade soups between 12pm-2pm, with our specials menu served in the evening from 5pm. On Saturday an all you can eat Brunch is available between 9am-2pm and our Sunday carvery is served between 12pm-3pm. Booking is strongly advised. Our function suite is available to hire for any occasion, such as weddings, wakes, parties, corporate events and seminars. We have a projector and screen if required. We have an extensive collection of fine wines, spirits and craft beer, which are competitively priced. Keep an eye on Facebook, Instagram and our website for upcoming events.

TEL: 01202 885541 See our What’s On page at www.wimbornerbl.com

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Hear the Jingle Bells Ring

The Private Ear Clinic Ltd was set up in April 2015 by Penelope Stannard, Nigel Stannard and their daughter Bethany, who saw a need for a private ear health service in the Hampshire area, this has now lead onto 4 expansions in 4 years across Hampshire and Dorset to offer a high quality service to any client who doesn’t want the typical waiting times. As a family run company we never put price before quality, that’s why our NHS trained staff offer a large range of affordable services to everyone. With our exceptional service, competitive prices and over 100 years combined experience we can help anyone aged 3-100+years in so many ways, including: • Water-free ear wax removal (Microsuction) • Manual wax removal (No suction, no noise) • Mid to high range Hearing Aids • FREE Fully diagnostic Hearing tests • Impartial hearing aid advice (NHS & private brands) • Tinnitus/Hearing therapy • Custom made ear plugs for musicians, swimmers, noise protection and for sleeping

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Warm wishes from HGW Solicitors

In the festive spirit, HGW Solicitors extends warm wishes to our community. As we reflect on the year gone by, we express gratitude for your trust in our legal services.

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HGW Solicitors wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and prosperous

Proudly serving individuals and businesses across the region, we are committed to offering outstanding legal services, including Wills and Probate, Family Law, Buying/Selling Property, Employment Advice, Litigation, and Business/ Commercial assistance.

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Looking ahead to the coming year, HGW Solicitors will continue to give back to the community by offering free legal advice through legal clinics. These clinics provide valuable support and guidance for our community on various legal matters.

For more information on our services or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at 01202 881454 or visit our website www.hgwalker.co.uk. We look forward to assisting you in the upcoming year. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Visit-Dorset.com

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Antiques & Collectibles

Next Sale Watches, Jewellery, Silver & Coins; 20th Century Pictures & Decorative Arts; Toys, Dolls & Games; and Antique Furniture & Objects

Saturday 9th December For a full list of our specialist sales please see our website

An 18th century Chinese gilt bronze Buddha, 10 inches high.

SOLD FOR £30,000 For free verbal valuations please contact Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury SP7 9AN 01202 842 900 www.semleyauctioneers.com and South Kensington, London

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March Classic Car Auction March Classic Motorcycle Auction Further Entries Now Invited 01935 812277 • www.charterhouse-auction.com

WWII pilot’s log books at auction

The log books from a WWII pilot are being sold by Charterhouse in their specialist auction of medals, militaria, coins & stamps on November 31. “The two pilot log books chart the flying history of Edmund Lockwood RN from 1938 to 1955,” said Richard Bromell of Charterhouse. “However, there is a gap between 1940 to 1945 when he was taken as a POW.” Lockwood was taken a prisoner, with his two crew mates when his Swordfish ditched in the water after attacking Tobruk. He spent eight days floating in a raft in the Mediterranean with his crew until he hit land and was taken a POW by the Italians.

The rare Royal Navy Pilot log books, rather than the RAF, with his Mentioned in Despatches award and telescope, are being sold directly from the family, estimated at £400-£600 Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for their forthcoming specialist auctions with, wine, port and whisky, designer goods, musical instruments, medals, stamps and toys in December and pictures, books and antiques in January along with Decorative Arts and Mid-Century Modern. n Richard Bromell and the Charterhouse team can be contacted for advice and valuations at the Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, 01935 812277 or via info@ charterhouse-auction.com.

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Reminiscence garden evokes memories Castle Dene care home, located in Bournemouth and part of Care South, enlisted the help of the Memory Box Foundation to create a specially designed reminiscence garden to evoke childhood memories and spark conversation for residents living with dementia. The gardens have been designed with intricate details to trigger old memories as part of reminiscence therapy, a dementia care initiative which involves discussing events and experiences from the past and aims to relive memories, stimulate mental activity, and improve wellbeing. From windchimes made from old-fashioned cooking implements, vintage teapots pouring eye-catching crystals, bus stops, chamber pot planters, and other objects from times gone by, the gardens of Castle Dene now help residents reminisce and start conversations. The project was funded by the High Sheriff of Dorset, Nature Heals

Seed Fund and was part of an intergenerational project with young people from Townsend Youth Club who helped to make the installations. In addition, the gardens were refreshed with multi-sensory, colourful, tactile plants and herb gardens, creating a calming presence. Resident Kerry said: “Walking around the garden is a special experience. It brings back so many precious memories, like cooking for my family and having

Celebrating 50 Years Of Continuous Exercise With FLexercise Ferndown In August Ferndown Flexercise celebrated 50 years of keeping people fit, even during lockdown via Zoom. FLexercise started out as The Women’s League of Health & Beauty in 1930. It was created by Mary Bagot Stack. By 1937 the organisation had over 166,000 members. It’s motto was “Movement is Life” and was the first mass keep fit system in the UK. Mary believed that the body works best when posture and alignment are correctly placed and believed in remedial health, exercise and movement. When travelling to India and the Continent, she noticed a difference in the way people moved, with Yoga and Pilates and incorporated elements of these disciplines within her own system. When Mary tragically died at a young age, her daughter Prunella continued her work, watching the organisation spread into Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Africa and many places worldwide. With the organisation and its members regularly performing at The Royal Albert Hall, it was a great success. In August 1973, Brenda Charmin started

the Ferndown class which has been held at various venues in the town but ending up at Ferndown Village Hall where it remains today. In 2013 after a very successful career with “The League” Brenda retired and handed the class over to Deborah Stanley who is still running it. In 1999 The Women’s League of Health & Beauty changed its name to The Fitness League and in 2017 it was rebranded as FLexercise, with the motto “Flexible, Friendly, Fitness”. We still use the Bagot Stack system today and we do this by focusing on breathing, stretching, balance, coordination, strengthening, toning and mobility. We move without tension and our exercises are progressive, all done to music. Classes are fun and friendly with a community feel about them. Friendships are formed so it has a beneﬁt mentally and physically. People often say they leave class feeling energised and positive.

friends visit for tea and cake. “The flowers and herbs that have been planted add something special too.” The Memory Box Foundation is the charity behind the Inside Out garden project. It was set up in 2021 with aims to support those living with dementia, mental health issues and affected by loneliness and isolation. The gardens were completed in September. Lana Wright, home manager, added: “Reminiscence is

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Hannah’s horticulture... We have been thoroughly soaked these past few weeks, making it difficult to get outside sometimes, but you have found me a few queries to answer none the less: I have a few cuttings and tender plants that I want to overwinter in the greenhouse, do I need to heat the greenhouse? I hear you – with the energy costs and environmental concerns as they are, no one wants to spend extra to heat their greenhouse if they can help it! We’ve never heated the greenhouse here. There are gas, paraffin and electric heaters available, and really all that any heater needs to do is keep the temperature steady and above frost level. Electric heaters do not emit CO2 and therefore the

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A day at the farm with Tiffany Fleming Tiffany is a volunteer at High Mead Farm in Longham, Ferndown. High Mead Farm is a working farm run to promote the benefits of engaging with animals, soil, and nature. They ‘create purposeful roles for our cofarmers, young people and adults alike, to help bring about a sense of well-being and self-worth that many have never experienced before’. It seems that whenever I mention the weather, an extreme climate event takes place the moment my scribblings are submitted. Early November saw the arrival of Ciarán, the UK’s third named storm of the season, causing country-wide chaos. In previous years, storm warnings were a thing to be feared at High Mead, but the impact on us has not been as severe this year. The improvements to the outbuildings and investment in better animal shelters and stables have paid dividends, affording us a sense of security we’ve not enjoyed before. This month has been busy for the animal team as preparation is under way to welcome some new attractions. We are very much looking forward to the arrival of our six new piglets, as well as a pair of pygmy goats who will hopefully produce offspring of their own by April.

Pygmy goats are one of the most productive and hardiest goat breeds, characterised by their short legs and stocky bodies. They make great pets as they love to both give and receive affection. Gestation is usually between four and five months and our ladies are expected to produce two kids each, although some breeds produce more. Much like other pets, goats can be trained to recognise their names. Experts suggest creating their names from unique words that don’t usually come up in regular conversation, making them easier to learn. Not a problem at the Farm! Our Co-Farmers demonstrated their love of unusual names when they christened one of our ponies U-Bend! On the subject of our ponies, the Shetlands are loving being put to work in their traps and are the stars of the show during Farm

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walks where they always draw a crowd. Other mini-beasts making the most of their time at High Mead are our guinea pig pups (quite why guinea pig babies are not called piglets is a mystery to me!) Our three new guinea sows have produced 10 pups between them, which will all soon be ready to find new homes of their own. When I last visited the Farm, Lucie, our

animal lead, was busy with the guinea pups, and with preparing and painting a new ‘Ferret Fort’. Yes, we are welcoming some new ferrets too! There are so many different names for ferrets (aka polecats); males are hobs, females are jills, spayed females are sprites and neutered males are gibs.

Ferrets under one-year-old are known as kits, and a group of ferrets is known as a ‘business’. So that’s new piglets, pygmies, pups, and polecats to keep our animal team CoFarmers busy. Whatever name they go by, our newest animal recruits have no idea how lucky they are to be joining us here at High Mead.

Maria’s a Maker and Shaker for the environment

Dorset councillor Maria Roe has been recognised for her support in helping to raise the profile of community groups campaigning for better environmental practices. Maria, who is also a ward member for Colehill and Wimborne East, was presented with a beautiful handmade climate stripe bookmark. The bookmark indicates the rate of global warming since 1962 to 2022 locally. The colours on the bookmark represent the average air temperature for each of the last 61 years. Temperatures were measured at Hurn in Dorset and are available on the Met Office website as historical data. Dark blue represents the coolest and dark red the hottest. showyourstripes.info. Presenting the award was Rosemary Lunt, co-founder of a new Wimborne-based environmental group Makers and Shakers who had created the bookmark. Rosemary said: “Maria has done so much in her four and a half years as a Dorset councillor to raise the profile of the environment crisis across Dorset. “She is also so supportive of giving small community groups like ours a voice.” Makers and Shakers Wimborne was founded in April of this year and meets at

Wimborne’s Fair Ground Fair Trade Shop with the aim of turning eco-anxiety into eco action through the ‘gentle activism’ of craft activities. Sarah Wise, director of Fair Ground, in

Cornmarket, said: “We are very excited to see our shop becoming an eco-hub and a place to support local initiatives like Makers and Shakers with lots of events planned for the future.” Maria said: “Dorset Council is looking at its carbon footprint in isolation, but it also needs to look at the county. “With work ongoing on its local plan. I believe there is so much more that can be done as a local planning authority to support green initiatives. “For instance, why aren’t new houses being built with solar panels? “I’ve also been lobbying government to look at the county’s local transport situation with the aim of improving it to reduce car usage.” She added: “It takes political will alongside local voices and actions like these women in our community. “I’m thrilled to receive this bookmark which is a constant reminder that we all need to rally government and rally soon to make a change to the environmental crisis.” For more information on Makers and Shakers and how to get involved, visit their facebook page or email: makersandshakerswimborne@gmail.com.

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Narthern nights are in your mind Glad tidings... this December, the gifted Narthen trio is coming to Dorset with Icicles And Inglenooks, a festive show designed to leave you with a warm, fuzzy glow. Expect the unexpected from Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews and Doug Eunson as they perform on fiddles, viola, hammer dulcimer, diatonic accordion, hurdy gurdy and more in a programme of polyphonics, unaccompanied carols and tunes you might want to dance to. Add a few irreverent songs and you have a heart-warming show to thaw you out in no time. And Narthen will lead some vocal-harmony singing workshops, exploring those polyphonic carols, which are similar in style to the West Gallery tradition. Participants learn alternative versions of carols like While Shepherds Watched and a few originals. Friday, 8 Dec, 7:30pm, Blandford Parish Church 01258 480698. Saturday, 9 Dec, 7:30pm. Wootton Fitzpaine Village Hall. 01297 560948. Sunday, 10 Dec, 4:00pm, Studland Village Hall, 01929 450587. artsreach.co.uk.

Where’s the pies? Lies, Spies And Apple Pies is the title of a new comedy by Jane Hilliard being performed by West Moors Drama at the end of November. Performances take place on November 30 and December 1 and 2, at West Moors Memorial Hall from 7.15pm, with curtain up at 7.45pm. Tickets are £9 on the door or in advance from Dixon Kelley Estate Agents. WOODLANDS METHODIST CHURCH Skittles evening on November 24th at 7.30pm in Woodlands village hall. Cost £5 each. Phone Brian on 01202 822066 for details

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Dream that saved a theatre by Faith Eckersall It’s 30 years since Wimborne’s Tivoli Theatre was saved for the town after being deemed unviable because of a road scheme. So cracking is the tale of dogged determination, steep-learning curves and a mayor who found a way into the neglected building for an urban explore whilst wearing his chain of office, that it’s been turned into a book: From Darkness To Light. The writer is Malcolm Angel, proprietor of Gulliver’s Bookshop, who was also that mayor. In addition, he’s the man who taught himself how to manage a theatre and book shows and celebrities only because he refused to let a dream die. “I knew the Tivoli had been closed because a road was to be built next door, which meant it would lose its car park,” remembers Malcolm. The elegant 1930s playhouse had been one of the reasons his family had moved from Poole to Wimborne but, with two small children and a business to run, he didn’t have the time to help prevent the initial closure. However, at the mayor-making ceremony in 1988, he asked the audience if they had any questions and they did: ‘They wanted me to see if we could re-open the Tivoli.’ After the ceremony, Malcolm bought a torch and then, ‘wearing my chain’ found a way into the Tivoli to check if the place was viable. He was consumed with rage at what he found. “The place was full of cobwebs and stunk of fungus but, apart from the roof which was leaking on to what was left of the seating, it appeared structurally intact,” he says. “I vowed to myself to do everything I could to get the place open again.” He met up with a group of like-minded people also determined to try and save the theatre,

His book details the endless campaigning and investigating that a crusade like this needs - even down to discovering the building’s real owner which was not, as many believed, East Dorset District Council. However, thanks to the Friends Of The Tivoli, actual owners Dorset County Council, and Arts Minister Timothy Renton, who agreed to support the campaign, the Tivoli prevailed. Alongside professional tradesmen, valiant volunteers painted, repaired and brought the 500-seater theatre back to glorious life. Finally, on November 24, 1993, they were ready for the grand opening, Michael Frayn’s Alphabetical Order, put on by the Wimborne Festival Theatre Company. “We could only use the lower seating and the heating gave us a problem half way through on the coldest November night, but it went brilliantly, a portent of great things to come” says Malcolm. During the run-up he’d been quietly teaching himself how to manage a theatre and it’s a testament to his skill and flair that star names flocked to and filled the place. Russ Abbott was an enthusiastic supporter, and the stage has been trodden by talents including Penelope Keith, Lenny Henry, and Jo Brand, as well as the legendary Larry Adler, who had packed the Albert Hall the night before. “They all loved it here because we’re the perfect size with outstanding acoustics – you can literally hear a pin drop on the stage at the back of the auditorium,” says Malcolm, who retired through ill health brought on by exhaustion in 2002. But the Tivoli’s programme prevails, seeing such diverse talent as Pub Landlord Al Murray kick off his tours there, as well as

Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood and late Stones drummer, Charlie Watts, playing the Tivoli. Malcolm only wrote his book, he says, to honour the work of the myriad volunteers whose legacy has resulted in something really precious for their town. “People said I saved the Tivoli but it was a team effort,” says Malcolm. “The people I worked with never took no for answer and were the kind of troops that any general would have been proud to have and to know.” n From Darkness To Light by Malcolm Angel is available from Gullivers Bookshop in Wimborne and Westbourne Bookshop in Bournemouth.

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Burning question occasioned by burning desires by Lorraine Gibson A respected playwright living with dementia is looking forward to seeing his highlyacclaimed play being performed this month, since he’s now unable to recall its original performances from the Nineties. What’s to be done with Algernon? was the question asked by many a friend of notorious Victorian poet, Algernon Swinburne. It also became the inspiration for and title of Wimborne-based Michael Allen’s play. Swinburne, famous at the time, lived a precarious life on the edge of exposure and disgrace, as his heavy drinking and unusual sexual predilections, including a fondness for being flogged, drew him towards trouble and scandal. Uproar followed him wherever he went, yet his friends stayed loyal and wished to help him,

they just didn’t know how. What’s To Be Done With Algernon? was originally staged in London, Brighton, Bath and Croydon. The Stage’s review said: ‘Michael Allen writes with a sharply-honed wit, crisp vitality and focused precision. It is a tremendously entertaining play... The whole evening is spellbinding.’ Now, Michael’s play, exploring Swinburne’s life will be given a late encore with a ‘script-inhand’ performance by local actors Tony Horitz, Michele O’Brien and Kevin Burke at the Museum of East Dorset. The performance is a fundraiser for In Jolly Good Company, a not-for-profit Dorset organisation that provides activity days for older people. Tickets are free, though voluntary donations will be gratefully received.

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Drinks will be available and there will be a raffle. To book, contact sarah@ injollygoodcompany.com. n Note: Algernon Swinburne was described as being ‘a very naughty boy – all his life,’ and the play contains sexuallyexplicit language and themes, it is therefore unsuitable for children. November 17, 7 pm, museumofeastdorset.co.uk.

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Follow Santa’s Christmas trail Poor Santa needs your help! He went shopping in Ferndown and West Moors but in his hurry to sneak out before Mrs Claus saw him all the essential possessions he needs for Christmas have fallen out in the shops around Ferndown and West Moors, and he needs your help to find them! Ferndown Community Support, sponsored by Meyers Estates Ferndown, and in partnership with local shops, have created two festive town trails in both West Moors and Ferndown.

The trails are free to take part in, from November 23 to December 21. Instructions and entry forms will be available at all participating shops, at Ferndown Community Larder, and on their website. For every good young person, (or adult) who can find the items there will be a small thank you, and, Santa has said that he will visit one lucky winner who is randomly picked to say a special hamper-based thank you.

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WINTER IN WONDERLAND

With Christmas just around the corner, the team at Adventure Wonderland are busy putting together plans for the most magical Christmas experience!

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Meet Father Christmas in his snowy log cabin and receive a great souvenir gift. Enjoy unlimited play in the Wild Thing indoor play centre, see Rudolph, meet the elves and get arty in the Christmas Craft cabin.

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Then take your seats for the festive family pantomime, ‘The Wizard of Oz!’ Follow the yellow brick road to The Theatre and join Dorothy on her adventures to the Emerald City - meeting some new friends along the way. If you’ve got the brain, the heart and the courage, just click your heels together three times and say, “there’s no place like Wonderland!”

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The team have also added an afternoon of SEN Santa sessions on Saturday 2 December 2023. The reduced capacity will ensure that guests get a longer visit to see Santa and it will help to reduce the number of guests in the play centre. The afternoon performance of ’The Wizard of Oz’ will be relaxed amended for SEN guests.

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Santa’s making a list and checking it twice — fantastic festive family fun and incredible value for money! But spaces are selling fast so early booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

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Rides, stalls & food promise no ordinary carol concert With fairground rides, gift stalls, a marching band and eats, this is no ordinary carol service, this is Carols on the Petwyn. Organisers the West Moors Youth Club with Churches Together say that the ever-popular village event is bigger and better than ever this year. Proceedings begin with a procession from St. Martin’s Church led by the Bournemouth Youth

Marching Band who will also provide music for the carols together with the St. Martins Gospel Singers. Local musician Charlotte Geary will sing festive favourites to get everyone in the yuletide spirit with the arrival of Santa the icing on the (Christmas) cake. The Petwyn, Friday, December 1, 6pm.

Exploring Stour & Avon...

with retired Dorset rights of way officer CHRIS SLADE

TARRANT KEYNESTON This is a circular (squarish actually) walk of about four miles that gives you some fabulous views from the upper parts. Start at the parish boundary, about a furlong south west of the church. There’s a lovely weir or three. Walk up to the church, which might be open, then take a footpath heading north west up a hill for five furlongs. Over the top it curves left at first then veers to the right heading north east to join the Wimborne Road. Cross the road and join a bridleway that leads you round the edge of Ashley Wood adjacent the golf course of that name. At a T-junction turn right and head downhill south east alongside the wood until it ends.

Here the bridleway turns left, north, for a hundred yards alongside a line of alternate ash, beech and oak trees. The bridleway then turns right and heads

eastwards down the hill to meet the road at the parish boundary. It’s worth crossing the boundary to see the ford across the Tarrant, close by. Then walk south south west along the road/parish boundary until you come to the True Lovers? Not! Public House. Here you turn right and head north west along the roadside footpath for a furlong. Then turn left and join a footpath that, after wriggling a bit, takes you south west along a field edge at first, then, when it gets to the village, becomes a drong between back gardens until it reaches the footpath by the church which takes you to the road and back to your car.

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Performance & pies The Fayrewood Singers of Verwood invite you to join them for the performance of Christmas Is Coming, an uplifting concert in aid of Macmillan Caring Locally. Seasonal music, tea, coffee and mince pies will be on offer. What’s not to love? Saturday, November 25, 2.30pm, Verwood Methodist Church. Tickets are available for £6 at the door. Cards For Good Causes are back selling charity Christmas cards in Wimborne Minster until the 16th of December! Broadstone Music Series presents music for everyone A Time Traveller’s Christmas Concert Thursday 21st December 2023 at 7pm ST NICHOLAS’ CHURCH, 30 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3LE Tickets: £12; students under 18, £3 Advanced online booking at www.broadstonemusicseries.info or limited availability for cash on the door.

A very special birthday for Terry There was a very special birthday surprise for Barrington Theatre stalwart Terry Holbert on October 28. After many years of total HIGH ST, CHRISTCHURCH (01202) 499199 www.theregent.co.uk

MAGICAL MOZART BY CANDLELIGHT (LIVE) Fri 17 Nov: 19:30 This sumptuous fully costumed show immerses you in the wonderful music and the classical baroque world of one of the world’s greatest romantic composers - Wolfgang Mozart.

TROLLS BAND TOGETHER (U) Sat 18 & Sun 19 Nov: 10:30 (KID’S CLUB) Poppy discovers that Branch was part of a boy band with his brothers. But when Floyd is kidnapped, they embark on a journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd.

RICH HALL: SHOT FROM CANNONS (LIVE) Sat 18 Nov: 20:00 Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes.

NT LIVE: SKYLIGHT (15) Sun 19 Nov: 14:30 | Mon 27 Nov: 20:00 Returning to the big screen after nearly ten years, Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan feature in the critically acclaimed revival of David Hare’s play, directed by Stephen Daldry.

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (15) Sun 19 Nov: 19:00 | Mon 20 Nov: 14:30 & 19:00 | Thu 23 Nov: 12:00 (S) When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one - until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.

OPPENHEIMER (15) Mon 20 Nov: 10:30 (Silver Screen) Christopher Nolan’s epic pulse-pounding biopic of the father of the atomic bomb.

PAST LIVES (12A) Tue 21 Nov: 20:15 Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.

ARSENAL LEGENDS IN CONVERSTAION (LIVE) Wed 22 Nov: 20:00 Amassing more than 900 appearances for The Gunners between them, Ray Parlour, Paul Merson, and Perry Groves are coming to town to talk about their action-packed football careers.

THE ZOOTS: SOUNDS OF THE 60S (LIVE) Fri 24 Nov: 19:30 The Zoots are here to make you bop to the ‘60s beats that everybody loves - with legendary numbers by The Beatles, The Stones, The Monkees, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, and more.

PUFFIN ROCK & THE NEW FRIENDS (U) Sat 25 & Sun 26 Nov: 10:30 (Kid’s Club)

NAPOLEON (15) Sat 25 Nov: 12:45 & 16:15 | Sun 26 Nov: 19:30 | Mon 27 Nov: 13:15 & 16:45 | Tue 28 Nov: 13:00, 16:30, 20:00 | Wed 29 Nov: 13:00 (S), 16:30, 20:00 | Thu 30 Nov: 13:00, 16:30, 20:00 Spectacle-ﬁlled action epic from director Ridley Scott, that details the chequered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon, played by Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix.

involvement at the Barrington in Ferndown, he was presented on stage with cards and a lovely cake at the end of the fantastic Ferndown

Phoenix Musical Theatre production of Cinderella, A Twisted Tale... their Halloween special show Picture: TOM SCRASE

A little night music... but you’ll need to be quick! by Lorraine Gibson From the folk who produce the lofty Viennese Strauss Gala comes a sumptuouslystyled show aimed at immersing you in the music and the classical baroque world of one of the greatest romantic composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Expect beautiful settings, costumes and candles, lots of candles, as the European ensemble and opera singers transport you back to the past through a programme awash with excerpts from some of Mozart’s mostloved operas, including The Magic Flute, The Marriage Of Figaro and Cosi Fan Tutte. World-class soloists, alongside an ensemble, will perform memorable pieces suc

Symphony no 40, Lacrimosa (Requiem D minor) and Eine Kleine Nacht Musik. TONIGHT, Friday, November 17, 7.30pm. www.theregent.co.uk.

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n Pamphill Church of England First School near Wimborne is officially ‘good’ in all areas, Ofsted inspectors have concluded. It follows an inspection by SIAMS, the body that grades church schools, which earlier this year also concluded that the school was ‘good’. The latest inspectors found an ‘inclusive and welcoming school’ with pupils who embrace the values of ‘love and courage’. They also noted how the school uses its unique location on National Trust land so

learning goes ‘beyond the classroom’ by creating ‘memorable experiences’. Pamphill’s emphasis on reading was also noted in the report which said the school was determined for pupils to ‘learn to read quickly and to love reading’. Headteacher Mike Wheeler said: “The report graded us as ‘good’ in all categories; quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision. “It is testament to the staff, our students and

all those who support our school voluntarily who have all worked extremely hard to make this school so valued within our community. “I was pleased that our work with children who have special educational needs was recognised and that our enthusiasm for reading was noted, and especially that the school’s unique identity shines through. “The curriculum was praised and the inspectors wrote how ambitious we are for all our students.”

School flushed with success on anniversary by Lorraine Gibson When school children were invited to ask former staff and students about their school’s past, they were surprised to learn that there had once been a very long wait for the loo! The ex-Witchampton Church of England First School visitors revealed that, among other things, alterations made to the school in 1963 meant that, after 108 years, pupils finally got indoor toilets. They were there to celebrate the building’s refurbishment - and the warmly-welcomed WC that was included in the dedication service 60 years earlier. One former student, Audrey Hayter, was the third generation to attend the school and two more have followed, with her twin grandchildren there now. Headteacher, Jo Hancock said: “To mark the anniversary we held a small service and spoke about the school’s past with help from some old logbooks we found. “The school was founded in 1855 and prior to the reconstruction there were only two rooms separated by a wooden panel. “The toilets were outside and the school was heated by two stoves. “After the update, it was dedicated by the Bishop of Salisbury and the children sang hymns to mark the event. “While the reconstruction was under way the school relocated to the village hall and

during the dedication the children walked from the hall back to their new building. “The event was recorded for television and one child, when asked what they liked about the new building, is remembered to have said that they liked the colour of the new toilets best.” The school, near Wimborne, is part of Initio

Learning Trust and its chief executive Liz West said: “Witchampton has always been a small village school, but I didn’t realise how small it used to be. “Fortunately now it is much bigger, with better grounds and facilities and many more staff. The children will have learned a great deal about local history.”

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Recruitment PART-TIME YARD HELP Regular relief milker HGV Technician NEEDED Saturdays We’re looking for partTractor driver stockman time help to join an Mondays We have a vacancy for a skilled & experienced HGV Technician existing friendly team Excellent rates of pay to join our friendly team at our modern well-equipped workshop on an equestrian yard. Farm just off A35, in Kilmington, Wiltshire. This is a full-time permanent position Mornings (MondayBridport 897405 to work for a forward-thinking and is a01308 great opportunity Friday (approx. company that looks after their employees and offers20 a hours),the more if desired). competitive salary, designed to exceed local industry We’re expanding ourfor the rightWork to include mucking standard candidate. team and are looking for out and general yard our website: a SeniorFurther Chef information de partie please visit duties, so best to be https://ardiesels.co.uk/vacancies if interested, please Competitive salary, physically fit. Competitive telephone Andrew Reeves on 01985 844994 or 07966244536 5 on 3 off. hourly rate offered. and/or email your CV to andrew@ardiesels.co.uk Please call 01258 Please call 01258 268107 817604 RELIEF WARDEN Experienced private REQUIRED at Hays Park domiciliary carers CHILD OKEFORD BLANDFORD FORRetirement UM DORSET DTApartments, 11 8HN available now and www.hanfordschool.cShaftesbury, o.u k to cover through Christmas and holidays and sickness. Come and Sherborne/ join our staff body at our vibrant and happy prep school for New Year 9.30am-2.00pm girls (aged 7-13) set in the beautiful Either Dorset countryside: Shaftesbury/Gillingham/ or 2.00pm-6.00pm. For Tisbury area. PleaseHcall OUSEPARENfurther T details please 07733 196677 contact us on: 01747 The role of Houseparent at Hanford holds a uniquely important position of trust and 830349 email: hays. influence in the Boarding House. The successful candidate willor have the ability to lead, motivate, support and understand the pupils inpark@googlemail.com their care and will have overall

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RESIDENT MATRON We are seeking a caring and empathetic resident Matron with strong inter-personal skills and a can-do attitude, who will be an excellent role model for our pupils. The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the pastoral welfare of the pupils and will have the capacity to support and understand young people in all aspects of their development, especially their emotional, academic and pastoral needs. They will expect and embody high standards of behaviour, courtesy and care.

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Required for Immediate Start TE ACHERtime OF FREonly. NCH Term We are seeking an exceptional12.00 candidate to- teach French to our girls (aged 7-13). 7.00pm Hanford School has an excellent academic record, and the girls sit common entrance and scholarships to top independent senior schools. Monday - Friday To start in April 2024 or sooner.

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We seek a cheerful, energetic and hardworking individual to To work as part ofbe ourpart team,of carrying a variety ofcleaning cleaning functions. the out School’s team.A great opportunity for an enthusiastic and helpful person, training will be given. Core hours are approximately 25 hours per week (by arrangement) term time only, to include weekdays plus Saturday mornings. To start January 2024.

Required for January 2024 Full Time. Term time only. Accommodation can be provided. An enthusiastic and adaptable person is required to be part of a team helping to look after children aged 7-13 years. Qualifications not necessary as training will be given, but experience of being with young people would be beneficial.

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For further details, please contact: To learn more about these opportunities please call the School Office on 01258 860219 or visit our website: www.hanfordschool.co.uk Rupert Burnell-Nugent, Sandroyd, Rushmore, Tollard Royal, Nr Salisbury, SP5 5QD bursar@sandroyd.com Hanford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and www.sandroyd.org expects all staff to share this commitment. Application deadline: Monday, 6 November 2023 office@hanfordschool.co.uk th

Sandroyd is is committed to safeguarding andchecks. promoting the welfare of children. This post involves contact with children and is classed These posts are all subject to enhanced DBS as “regulated activity” by the UK government. As such, a number of mandated pre-employment checks (including an enhanced DBS Hanford School is part of Sherborne School. check) will be undertaken to ensure thatGirls’ the successful candidate is suitable for work with children. Additionally, suitability for work with Charity Number 307427 by & Company Number 00306828references and at interview. Finally, candidates should be aware that this post is children will be assessed taking up appropriate exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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Full-service PR, social media and marketing agency, McKenna Townsend has welcomed Charlotte Sampson, pictured right, to its team as associate director. She will build on the award-winning campaigns and long-standing relationships the agency has developed over the last two decades. Charlotte is a highly skilled, senior PR and marketing professional with more than 12 years’ experience in the outdoor and leisure industry, including seven as a senior PR manager servicing more than 25 brands globally. Aligning with the company’s ambitious plans for the next five years, Charlotte will be actively researching new opportunities, as well as offering her team support so they can continue to deliver high impact results for a diverse range of clients, implementing

plans to maximize strategic and creative PR, social media and marketing campaigns. She will be integral to helping clients achieve their goals, developing knowledge and reputations on a regional, national and international scale. Charlotte has wide ranging sector experience, previously working with other local companies including Garmin and Muc-Off, where she sought out opportunities with key partners including the National Trust and Go Outdoors. She has also worked with distributors throughout the globe alongside key retailers including Halfords, Evans and Wiggle plus, helped brands activate at key events including the Tour de France and the Tour of Britain. Matt McKenna, co-founder and managing director, said: “We are really pleased to

welcome Charlotte to our busy agency. “She brings with her a wealth of senior level expertise and experience, helping us to further deliver the agency’s integral communications partner offering to our clients’ businesses and brands.” Charlotte said: “I am looking forward to channeling all I have learned within the outdoor industry and utilising it for the benefits of the team and the clients. I am honoured to be joining such a well respected agency and looking forward to contributing to the success of McKenna Townsend alongside my dedicated and passionate colleagues.” “Free” Debt Recovery Business debts recovered in as little as 7 days. http://www.kannes. co.uk

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Police issue warning over keyless motor thefts Keyless, or so-called relay car thefts, are on the rise, so Hampshire Police have issued advice to help owners keep their vehicles safe over the winter season. The force said that owners should keep their car keys and the spare well away from the motor when they are at home. “These should go in a screened or signalblocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag, and check if the bag or pouch is still working every few months,” said a spokesman. The force advises owners to re-programme this type of key if they are buying a second-hand vehicle and turn off the fob’s wireless signal when not in use. When acquiring spare keys, new owners should always speak directly with the vehicle manufacturer. Relay thefts involve one offender holding an amplifying device against the vehicle, with a second offender standing near the house, to relay the key’s signal back to the accomplice. Cars are then fooled into thinking the key is close by and will allow the door to be opened. The amplified signal then allows the

More advice here: hampshire alert.co.uk/ Alerts/A/116422/Keyless-Car-TheftAdvice. “There’s a range of security rated products that can help, such as steering wheel locks, pedal boxes and gear stick locks,” said the spokesman. “Some of these products, tested to Sold Secure Diamond, can even resist a small hand-held angle grinder.” Storage for caravans, boats and cars at Enford Farm, near Blandford. 01258 450050 / 07704813025

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Buy seasonal Strawberries in December were once unheard of, but today seasonal fruits are available all year round. And while the price is great, the cost to the environment is not so good. Sticking to seasonal, homegrown produce will curb the carbon.

Get milk delivered Ah the good old days, when milk came in reusable bottles, delivered by electric, straight to your door. Stepping back in time and swapping out plastic bottles for reusable glass could reduce plastic waste in the UK by many tonnes per year.

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Beauty products Many beauty products can also be greener, facial wipes, cleanser, toner, toothpaste shampoo, handwash, shower gel... It’s not just the chemicals in the products, consider the packaging. There are chemical free grooming alternatives on the market that come in biodegradable packaging. Clothing Yep, fashion is going out of fashion. The new trend isn’t to buy new, if you really want to be fashionable, keep wearing your old clothes rather than

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Former company headquarters on the market A former building company headquarters in Wimborne has gone on the market for a new tenant. Property firm Vail Williams has been instructed by the landlord of the 10,778 square feet block - formerly the HQ of JM Scully - in Wimborne Road, Wimborne. It is back up for rent after JM Scully ceased trading earlier this year. Bryony Thompson, an associate at Vail Williams, working out of the firm’s Bournemouth office, said: “We anticipate

keen interest because the building is suitable for a variety of uses and there is little suitable office/commercial space available for larger companies in and around Wimborne, which is a picturesque market town to live and work in. “On a gated site, with car parking, the commercial premises was built in 2009, with a steel-clad sedum green roof, a ground source heat pump and LED lighting supporting sustainability as the building is EPC A rated. “The office accommodation itself is arranged over two floors and provides a number of

meeting rooms, offices, stores, a board room and open plan working space; quoting rent is £185,000 per annum. “It would be great to see new life breathed into the building, which is located on the B3078, which connects with the A31, providing road communications throughout Dorset and ultimately connecting with the M27 network.” The building is approximately half a mile from Wimborne Square, with its retail, banking and restaurant facilities.

Ciarán fails to dampen property showcase In the face of Storm Ciarán, Symonds & Sampson’s residential agents enjoyed a bustling and productive day at the London office in prestigious St. James’s on November 2. The response to the invitation to our Autumn Property Showcase surpassed all expectations, marking it as the most successful event in recent years. Head of agency, Jon Summers, Peter GroutSmith and Richard Taylor had the pleasure of meeting a plethora of prospective buyers, each with unique property aspirations. Some attendees were eager to escape the city’s hustle and bustle in favour of the serenity of the countryside, while others were actively seeking second homes and investment opportunities. Despite ongoing media speculation casting shadows on market prospects, the event highlighted a robust appetite among attendees to acquire properties in our sought-after region. The event drew a diverse crowd, including families, individual buyers, investors, retirees, and those in search of tranquil retreats near the coastline. This eclectic mix of attendees underscores

the broad appeal of our offerings. We are grateful to Bob and Tara, the London office team, for their hospitality and support n For homeowners contemplating the sale of their property, we encourage you to reach out to your local Symonds & Sampson

office to learn more about our exclusive London events and how participation can elevate the marketing of your home. For further enquiries please contact Jon Summers MNAEA, MNAVA or Peter Grout-Smith MNAEA on 01305 251154.

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