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The ‘Pink Rebels’ of Extinction
Rebellion Wimborne have staged a protest to highlight the issue of Wessex Water discharging storm water containing raw sewage into the River Stour.
The group says the watercourse is an ‘internationallyrecognised chalk stream’ yet, they claim, Wessex Water discharged raw sewage into it on 449 occasions in 2021. “This is a danger to wildlife, to the health of people who use the river for recreation, and to their pets,” they said.
Solicitor Joanna Bury, of Extinction
Rebellion Wimborne said they had staged the protest because: “England’s sewage infrastructure is in urgent need of updating and we want to alert everyone to the lack of a correspondingly urgent timetable to deal with this problem.”
She branded the Government’s
Overflows Reduction Plan, which states that by 2035, water companies must improve storm overflows in bathing or high priority nature sites as: “Too little, too
The group say they have placed their own ‘Blue Plaques’ around the area to ‘commemorate’ the sewage dumping.
A spokesman for Wessex Water said: “Storm overflows operate automatically during or after intense rainfall to prevent flooding of properties and are licensed by the Environment Agency.
“What’s released is mostly rainwater after combined sewers have become overwhelmed.
“We agree that storm overflows aren’t fit for the 21st century, so we’re spending £3million per month on improving them and reducing how often they operate.”
Through the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) scheme, Wimborne Rotary is able to offer two local young people an opportunity to participate in a fun and free leadership weekend in the New Forest.
Open to young people aged 16 or 17 by July 2023, the weekend will be at the Tile Barn Outdoor Centre in the New Forest and will run over Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9.
Young people who fulfil the age requirement should initially make contact with Wimborne Rotary to obtain an application form, either by email at youth@ wimbornerotary.org or via the website, wimbornerotary.org/ youth.
Closing date for entries is March 31.
Time to dig out the dayglo tutus and limegreen ankle warmers as Diverse Abilities has just announced the return of the Poole Park Dorset Neon Run.
The disability charity’s fundraiser is a five-kilometre evening fun run where participants can run, walk, dance, or jog around during the colourful fundraiser. Hot Radio will be providing the entertainment and there will be laughs aplenty at the Clubbercise warm-up. Entry is from £10 per person and fundraisers get a Dorset Neon Run T-shirt on reaching their fundraising goals - or you can make a larger, one-off donation in lieu of fundraising.
Lucy Rowley, events fundraising officer at Diverse Abilities, said: “Dorset Neon Run is a really fun event and as it isn’t timechipped, it allows participants to run, jog, walk, or dance at their own pace.
“It’s a great excuse to dress up in neon gear and face paint, while having a laugh with your mates.
“If you’d like help to prepare, join our Facebook group where we will guide you through Couch to 5K.”
Kevin Scott, manager director at Hot Radio added: “We are passionate about supporting our local community, including our chosen local charities like Diverse Abilities, who
support those less able in our communitytheir ethos is like our own.”
The event is on Saturday, April 22. It is open to anyone over 12 (under-16s must be accompanied by an adult).
Registration opens on the night from 7.30pm and the race starts at 8.30pm.
As well as the 5K route, there’s the Family 2K, an adapted route suitable for all the family, starting from 5pm. Visit dorsetneonrun.com or search for Dorset Neon Run 2023 on Facebook for information.
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Following a spate of recent chimney fires, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to take extra care with this form of heating.
Group manager Graham Kewley said: “A combination of colder weather and trying to keep costs down means people are more likely to be lighting fires or using woodburning stoves. “Chimneys should be swept twice a year as a minimum to remove accumulated soot and tar, as well as making sure that the chimney is clear of debris.” He said that green or unseasoned wood, should not be used as it smoulders with long burning embers and produces a lot of creosote and too little heat.
“Build-ups of creosote in a chimney or flue can become highly flammable and dangerous,” said Mr Kewley. “You should also avoid burning painted, coated or treated wood, as this can release harmful gases.”
Storing wood and other fuel immediately next to a woodburning stove means heat can build up and start a fire, and blocked or defective flues also carry the risk of leading to carbon monoxide poisoning. The service recommends people fit smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes, always use a fireguard and make sure embers are properly extinguished before going out or to bed. dwfire.org.uk/savesafely.
Warmer Wednesdays are now being held in St Mary’s Church, West Moors.
The church hall will be open every Wednesday from 3pm to 5pm. Free tea, coffee, biscuits and Wi-Fi are available.
Visitors are invited to bring anything they’d like to do to pass the time of day in a warm space or to just enjoy a chat and a warm drink.
The church is on the corner of Station Road and The Avenue, West Moors.
Tales of the sea were the order of the day during a visit at a Ferndown care home.
Residents at Brook View have formed a watertight bond with Alfred ‘Alfie’ Saunders, the stepson of one of their Colten Companions, Jo Vardy.
Alfie has just completed his first six months at sea with the Italian company MSC Cruise Liners aboard the MSC Virtuosa, the fifth largest ship on the sea. He has been sending regular postcards to the residents from countries he has visited, including France, Morocco, Portugal and Belgium. He also sent a video he shot of the Northern Lights, which he filmed from the bridge of the ship while in Norway. And on some time on shore
recently, Alfie visited Brook View to give a talk and host a Q&A session.
Companion Jo said: “Everyone is thrilled with Alfie’s postcards and gave him a wonderful welcome when he visited.
“One of our residents worked on the original Queen Mary shortly after its launch and has been swapping stories with Alfie.
“Other residents were interested in meeting him as they have cruised in the past and his talk brought back many happy memories for them of visiting the countries he has spoken of.”
After a lunch provided by Brook View chef Isabella Corbo, Alfie answered questions and spent time chatting with residents, revealing that one of his proudest moments was when his captain
asked him to take the helm and guide the ship across one of the busiest and roughest stretches of water, the Bay of Biscay.
“It was lovely to have been invited to speak here at Brook View.
“Everyone was really engaged and asked me great questions,” Alfie said.
“A lot of the residents here are very well travelled and have their own fascinating stories of cruising.
“I am really looking forward to corresponding with them during
my next tour to America and the Caribbean in July.”
Resident Pamela Roberts said: “I enjoyed Alfie’s talk. It was very informative. He is such a lovely young man.”
Trevor Clark said: “He is a very captivating speaker and so confident for somebody only 19 years of age.”
The teenager is now beginning his second year of a three-year course, from which he hopes to qualify with the rank of third officer.
So Chris Chope thinks we all know there’s a problem with NHS productivity.
We certainly all know that it’s haemorrhaging staff at an alarming rate. Could that be something to do with the pay and conditions forced on the people that used to be thought ‘heroes’ (some of us still do think that). Something else we should all know is that in terms of hospital beds per 1000 population the UK ranks 23rd out of the 24 organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
European nations. Its average is around half that of the EU. Could this be something to do with underfunding?
I sensed an element of ‘should do better’ in Chris Chope’s casual remark - I think we all know who should do better. One thing I don’t know, and I suspect many others don’t know either, is how giving nurses a decent pay rise will impact inflation that’s caused by increased energy and food prices.
Robert Westwood AlderholtAs the new chairman of the Verwood and District Horticultural Society could I please publicise our forthcoming event?
In a few weeks (March 11) Verwood and District Horticultural Society have our open spring show where any members of the public can submit their entries into any of the nine categories.
As it is our spring show, there are popular daffodil classes as well as pot plants, flowering shrubs and other spring flowers. The classes aren’t just gardening related, but also cover handicrafts like
baking, flower arranging and photography.
There are even four junior classes covering drawing, pet photos, scone baking and making a vegetable vehicle! The show is open for viewing from 1.30pm on Saturday, March 11, at the Verwood Memorial Hall, with refreshments, prizegiving and a raffle.
Members of the public can get details of the categories and how to enter from me at verwoodhorticulturalsociety@ gmail.com or on 01202 827622.
Ollie Greensmith VerwoodWimborne Horticultural Society is looking for new members. No gardening experience is required, just enthusiasm for all things green.
Activities include:
Annual spring and autumn shows Monthly meetings with gardening talks
Summer garden visits.
Date of next meeting, Monday,
Wow – what a year Verwood Evening Townswomens Guild had last year!
We thoroughly enjoyed being back together after the Pandemic, and celebrated both our late Queen’s Jubilee and then our Summer Party in our venue’s garden. Another particularly special and proud event was a presentation to one of our members on achieving 60 years in TG!
She told us that in 1962 the
March 6, at 7.30pm at the Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, when there will be a small number of short talks on a variety of gardening topics.
A friendly welcome awaits you. Visit: wimbornehortsoc. wixsite.com/website for more information.
Anthony Oliver Wimborneladies on the committee all wore hats – how things have changed!
Would you like to join our friendly, chatty Guild?
We meet in Verwood on the second Thursday of each month at 7.30pm.
For further information please ring Carol, on 01202 822201, or search for Verwood Evening Guild on the TG website: thetg.com.
Jackie Close VerwoodWimborne Choral Society is celebrating its 45th anniversary and our Easter concert at Wimborne Minster is on Saturday, March 25, at 7.30pm. Led by musical director Chris Dowie and accompanied by the Wimborne Chamber Orchestra,
the choir will perform two wonderful masterpieces: Haydn’s Nelson Mass and Mozart’s Vespers K.339.
For more details, visit: wimbornechoralsociety.org.uk
Christine Brienne Wimborne Choral Society
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A crew remained at the scene the following day, damping down hotspots. No one was injured. Picture: DWFS
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Dozens of firefighters worked to save possessions from a cottage badly damaged by a thatch fire.
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Political oratory is still a very powerful weapon to both persuade and inspire. It does, indeed, help win wars.
President Zelensky demonstrated this when he spoke to the packed audience of Parliamentarians in Westminster Hall. His preliminary message was one of thanks, singling out Boris Johnson, for the UK’s support from the outset of Putin’s aggression, for our supply of defensive equipment, including Challenger tanks and our training of Ukrainian troops.
But, in a rhetorical flourish worthy of Churchill, he delivered his key message : the urgent need for British warplanes.
In expressing admiration for the president of Ukraine, colleagues opined that in return for us supplying aircraft, Ukraine should train our politicians in oratory and leadership. The contrast had been noted between Zelensky’s speech and
the dull, pedestrian address that the Prime Minister gave to more than 500 Conservatives at a dinner to celebrate the centenary of the 1922 Committee.
As a former officer of ‘The 1922’ for many years, it was disappointing that, unlike Zelensky, the PM seemed incapable of rising to the occasion and igniting
enthusiasm and delivering inspiration to his supporters for which we are yearning. There was far more passion, emotion and joy at the event organised by ‘The Conservative Woman’ the following day entitled: A Celebration of Dissent.
A showing of the documentary Safe and Effective: A Second Opinion was followed by a lively discussion chaired by the journalist, James Delingpole. All those doctors, journalists and politicians who had failed to speak the truth about vaccines were subjected to sustained criticism from the audience of 900. The result should be that everyone’s resolve to exercise their democratic freedoms without fear will have been strengthened. Those who express dissenting opinions can be made to feel isolated despite knowing that similar opinions are held by many but are being suppressed
by the mainstream media. That is why I welcome the work being done by online publications such as The Conservative Woman, The Daily Sceptic and The Epoch Times to shine a light on the inconvenient truths which the establishment seeks to ignore including help for those suffering from vaccine damage. A new ‘Conservative Party Growth Group’ has been formed among Conservative MPs in support of policies to grow the economy. Our current focus is on trying to persuade the Chancellor to reverse his decision to increase Corporation Tax from 19% to 25% with effect from April 1.
We have to wait until the Budget on March 15, to find out whether or not he is listening. The mainstream media would try to have us believe that Liz Truss’s growth agenda was wrong. May those who believe otherwise retain the courage of their convictions!
Whatever is happening to the Conservative Party?
Open wounds are opening in to festering sores and more ‘big-fish Tories’ are leaving the sinking ship.
First came the ghostly, haunted, attempted return of former PM Liz Truss with her wonder strokes of Conservative economic orthodoxy. Even our own Tory MP Simon Hoare wants her as much as a bad penny.
Then came the news that the Boris Johnson sycophant and love-struck ex-minister Nadine Dorries was to join the former disgraced health minister Matt Hancock in the political D-list celebrity wilderness. Some might say good riddance to them both!
Subsequently, the spectacle of Tory donor and chief investment officer of the private equity firm Terra Firma Guy Hands calling Brexit a ‘complete disaster’ that
has harmed large parts of the economy. Hands said: “The reality is, it’s been a lose-lose situation for both us and Europe. The reality of Brexit was, it was just a bunch of complete and utter lies.”
No one who actually works in a business denies that Brexit has been the biggest hampering of British trade with the European trade sector, decimating its profitability through a plethora of admin, red tape and paperwork hassle.
Witness the trade in which I was formerly involved - wine. On a recent Question Time programme a life-long Tory supporter and voter from the wine trade expressed his horror of the current situation to none other than Jacob Rees-Mogg MP who rattled out the old line about new trade deals being completed with Australia and New Zealand.
Now I would not disagree that these deals might aid some sectors and I must confess to complete enjoyment of most Australian wines; but they only comprise a small percentage of wines in the UK market!
Richie Sunak our supposedly inflation-obsessed PM must be wondering how the strikes
in certain sectors and certain regions of the UK seem to be on the way to being settled; witness the NHS staffs being offered pay increased offers in both Wales and Scotland and the Fire Brigades Union being offered an increase too.
We can only hope that the PM takes a subtle hint from these developments and just sits down to at least talk to the other striking workers, otherwise the next annual pay round will be imminent and tings could then get very messy.
As I was putting this together the news of Burt Bacharach’s death was announced.
I reflected on the fact that this musical maestro bestrode the whole of the popular musical world for the past two generations and his music will have been mainstream in most of our lives.
An event that transcends party politics.
Why would the Government make it more difficult to vote?
Voter apathy in the UK is increasing, and in the 15 years I have been knocking on doors there is a growing view that voting doesn’t have influence. Today I had a different experience talking with a voter in her 40s. She had not voted in the Brexit referendum assuming that there was no need, that her vote would not matter.
She bitterly regretted the decision to stay at home and wondered how many like her had thought the same.
There is a false assumption that those who do not vote, do not care. Non-voters often share interesting views on everything from farming to childcare, immigration to intergeneration fairness.
What they don’t connect is that their vote impacts those things directly, through a simple cross in a box.
I often ask voters if they share
the same priorities as their grandparents and their empathic response is usually ‘no’. When I then ask them why they are effectively letting grandparents decide their future – after all the older generation is around twice as likely to vote - the penny drops. Their vote matters. So why would the Government make things harder? Why introduce Voter ID during a cost-of-living crisis at a cost £20million for each major election? Is there a huge problem with fraud or is there more to it than that?
The Electoral Commission’s own website confirms there was only one conviction for ‘in person voter fraud’ in 2019 and their website states: “There is no evidence of large-scale electoral fraud”, so that is not the problem. Conservatives claim ‘it’s normal’ to take ID, after all they do in most countries, but most of those countries have a compulsory national ID card – we do not.
The new law – which Liberal Democrats tried to block in the House of Lords - forces voters to take specific forms of photo ID to the polling station or apply in advance for a voter registration certificate (VRC). Bizarrely, an OAP Bus Pass is on the approved list, but the equivalent student travel card is not! Draw your own conclusion...
One in three people under 30
have no driving licence, and among ethnic populations the figures are lower – with only 53% of black adults having a full licence. Eight million people do not have a passport. You have to apply for a VRC in advance and take your ID with you, in direct contrast to recent years where you haven’t even had to take your poll card to make your mark.
There is no doubt our electoral system is flawed, but the Government is not dealing with the structural problems.
Liberal Democrats believe in electoral reform including Proportional Representation, restructuring Party funding, and removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords. Society faces huge issues, and we must all have the chance to make our mark, however imperfect the system. So, check your ID now or register for a postal vote - you can download a form from Gov.UKand send it to your local council. Make sure you have your say.
Pamphill Church of England First School is celebrating after an inspection found it ‘Good’.
The school near Wimborne was praised for being ‘welcoming and inclusive’ by Siams, the body that grades church schools.
One parent quoted described Pamphill –which dates from the 17th century - as ‘a happy school with happy children’. It is part of Wimborne Academy Trust (WAT) and the report noted its ‘recent rapid development’ since joining the trust in 2020.
The report also said: “Pupils are proud of living out the school’s vision through its values as they contribute to their school and wider community.”
It states that headteacher Mike Wheeler and the trust committee have ‘worked tirelessly to establish an environment where pupils and adults flourish’. Mike said: “The report is a testament to the hard work put in by the staff, but also by the children and their parents.
“It identified that our Christian values have driven the school’s rapid development and notes that we are heavily over-subscribed. “The report says we make the most of our amazing rural setting, and vulnerable pupils and those with learning needs are well supported.
“Obviously we are pleased that our efforts have been recognised, but we won’t rest on our laurels.
“There are areas that we still need to work on, and these are already being addressed.”
The Bishop of Salisbury, Stephen Lake, who visited the school said: “This is a unique school in a rural setting and it’s great to see its successful inspection report.
“I was delighted to meet so many happy children who clearly belong to a small school which has a real family feel.”
Liz West, chief executive of the tust, said: “Pamphill joined the trust in 2020,
and since then improvements have been significant.
“Therefore, we were happy that this was acknowledged during the most recent inspection.
“Additionally, Pamphill has upgraded its buildings and facilities, adding an allweather pitch that was opened by former Premier League player Sylvain Distin. “This is the most recent positive report of our schools, and we will continue to provide excellent all-round education from first school through to sixth form.”
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A sketch book filled with drawings by Queen Victoria estimated to sell for £5,000£10,000 is entered into the Charterhouse two-day auction in their Sherborne salerooms on Thursday and Friday, March 2 and 3.
“It never ceases to amaze the wonderful items which we are instructed to auction,” said Richard Bromell of Charterhouse.
“The owner was clearing a family property and came across the book and were delighted to hear how much it is worth.”
The book contains pencil and watercolour drawings by Queen Victoria dating from 1885. On the book cover is her monogram under a crown. On the inside of the cover is inscribed: ‘On board the steamer Le Petit Parisien on the Lac de Bourget Ap(ril) 11 1885’ and on pages are numerous pencil and watercolour
drawings from dogs, train and continental journeys, mountains and lakes, and even a view at Frogmore dated July 1886. Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, is the UK residence of Prince Harry and Megan Markle today. A family member of the sketch book owners, Miss Leta Smith, worked as a Royal Archivist in Windsor Castle from 1924 to 1957.
She was awarded various medals for her service, including an MVO (Member of the Victorian Order) presented to her by Queen Elizabeth II, which are also included in the auction and it is assumed the sketch book was given to her. The sketch book, along with the medals, personal letters and other ephemera belonging to Miss Leta Smith MVO, are all being sold by Charterhouse in their Sherborne salerooms. Viewing is from Monday, February 28, onwards at the Long Street Salerooms,
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Sherborne. Alternatively, the sketch book and every page in the book can be viewed, with all their other lots, at charterhouseauction.com.
Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for their busy spring programme of auctions including classic & collector cars on March 9, classic &
vintage motorbikes on March 30, Automobilia on April 4 and Asian Art on April 5. Richard Bromell and the team at Charterhouse, the Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset are available for help and valuations on 01935 812277 or via info@ charterhouse-auction.com.
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Duke’s are inviting final entries for their spring auctions, which include silver, jewellery, watches and coins.
The Spring Auction - a biannual sale containing fine art and antiques and of course the everpopular Art & Design post 1880 auction.
The consignment period is drawing near with last entries for these auctions being at the beginning of March. Notable recent results include an oil by Zoffany, Edward Townsend Singing ‘The Beggar’ selling for the impressive sum of £429,000 in the Autumn Auction and a fine porcelain bowl only
10cm high but by Dame Lucie Rie for £46,800 within the last Art & Design post 1880 auction, pictured above. Both items exceeded expectations on the day, affirming the international platform and exposure an auction house provides for clients ensures the best possible results at auction. Valuations for auction are free of charge and an appointment with one of the Duke’s specialists can be arranged at your convince, either online or at home at your convenience. Find more information at dukes-auctions. com or contact us on 01305 265080.
Karen Malone lost more than five stone and dropped from a size 20 to a fit and fab size 14! She is using her success to shape a whole new career helping other people change their lives and achieve their weight loss dreams too. She says: ‘There are a few key events that gave me the light-bulb moment; climbing Durdle Door hill during the the summer of 2021, I was so breathless it frightened me how unfit I was.
‘In July 2021, my husband’s birthday, lots of photographs were taken and I was truly shocked and disgusted with myself. I didn’t recognise the person I had become.
‘I joined the gym and started regular swimming and gym sessions that August but knew with such a lot of weight to lose that I would need support long term, so I set a date to join Slimming World.
‘I was so dreading my first day, especially the scales but I faced it and I’ve never looked back!
‘The consultant Lucy was friendly and welcoming and the group so supportive. ‘Now I look forward to group, to seeing the friends I’ve made there and Lucy is always such good fun. I’ve never met a group of such like-minded people. Shortly after I joined Slimming World, a routine blood test picked up that I had very high blood sugar levels. ‘The GP warned me that if I carried on I would be diabetic!
‘I was horrified; my father had suffered terribly with undiagnosed diabetes that ultimately led to his premature death.
‘I promised the GP that I was already doing everything possible to improve my lifestyle
and asked for a repeat blood test in three months’ time.
‘By the time I had that repeat blood test I was very used to food optimising the Slimming World Way and I was exercising regularly. I was delighted when I was told the blood sugar result was normal. That’s when I realised my new lifestyle was quite literally for life!
‘In August 2022 I completed my first sea swim of 2.5K and loved it!
‘I attained my weight loss target in December 2022 and continue to exercise most days. I feel fit and healthy and enjoy shopping for clothes for the first time in my life!
‘People just can’t believe that I’ve been able to do all this and still enjoy full plates of delicious foods!’
Now, Karen has trained as a consultant for Slimming World, the UK’s largest groupbased weight loss organisation, at their national training academy in Derbyshire. Group members at the group are getting ready to welcome her as their new consultant when she takes over the group on March 16, 2023. Karen’s group will be held at St Michaels Church Hall, Colehill, every Thursday at 6pm from March 16 and at The Reef, Colehill, from Saturday, March 18, at 9.30pm. For more information or to join Karen’s group either pop along on Thursday 16th at 6pm or Saturday 18th March at 9.30pm or call her on 07957 234839.
Pupils from Merley First School enjoyed learning about the toys and games played with by children in Victorian times during their visit to the Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne Minster.
The Year 1 pupils were accompanied by teachers and helpers on the visit, which was timed to coincide with a school topic: Toys Through History. Year 1 teacher Miss Legge said: “The pupils had a wonderful morning learning about all sorts of toys and games which were enjoyed by children in years gone by.
“They made peg dolls and also learned how to spin tops and catch balls in cups, which was more difficult than it looked, but a lot of fun.
“We are very grateful to the museum guides who gave us all such fascinating insights into what life was like for children.
“Our pupils were enthralled by the stories they heard and the toys they were able to see, touch and in some cases play with.
“I have no doubt this visit will provoke a great deal of discussion back at school and many calls to visit the museum again.”
John, five, said: “I liked trying to catch the ball on the string in the cup best.
“It took me lots and lots of goes but I did get it in.” Esme, five, said: “I liked hearing about the toy dog which King Edward gave to a little girl called Barbara Baker from Wimborne. “It was inside a glass cabinet and it looked very real.
“We also saw the old classroom with small desks and Miss Legge dressed up as an old-fashioned teacher which was very funny.”
Jack, five, said: “I liked the penny farthing bike. It was very different to my bike because it is made from metal and has no tyres, so it would have been very bumpy to ride.”
Lydia, five, added: “I liked making a peg doll best. I made a boy doll and I am taking it home with me to show my family.”
Katharine Anstey, headteacher of Merley First School, said: “We are very lucky to have this wonderful museum which gives such fascinating insights into what life was like for people in Wimborne in times past.
“The children walked to the museum filled with excitement for what they would see and do and Miss Legge tells me they all walked back to school again buzzing with the games they had played and all they had learned.”
Arts University Bournemouth is a leading specialist art and design university, and we o er the largest and most diverse selection of creative short courses locally.
We’re proud to be part of the Dorset creative community and o er opportunities for people to engage with art and design. In fact, Bournemouth is home to one of the fastest growing creative hubs in Europe.
Our short courses are suitable for adults of all abilities and span the entire creative spectrum: from traditional art forms such as drawing and painting to innovative classes using cutting-edge technology to print in 3D.
At AUB you’ll learn in an inclusive and encouraging environment where there’s no right or wrong way to be creative. All we ask is that students come with lots of enthusiasm and be ready to learn, experiment, and have fun.
Starting April 2023
Our tutors are experts in their elds, so you’ll be learning from the best. What’s more, you’ll bene t from studying on our award-winning campus in our studios that are equipped with the latest equipment and so ware.
Whether you’re looking to discover a new creative hobby or develop your existing skills, a short course at AUB could be the answer to unlocking your true potential.
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Our exciting short courses, available in a wide range of art and design subjects, are suitable for adults of all abilities.
Whether you're discovering or developing your artistic talent, there's a short course for you! We believe there's no right or wrong way to be creative, so you'll learn in an encouraging and fun setting.
Explore our courses starting in April:
– Art of Illustration
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– Interior Design
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– Pop Art
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– Visual Alchemy: the 3D Artist's Book
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performance and creativity in education continues, and that it is o ered to a wider group of children in Dorset.
“We have an enviable academic reputation, with the pass rate for 11+ entry sitting at 95% in 2022, but it’s not just about results for us – far from it. For us, it’s about the individual and building a relationship with them: nding out what makes each child unique, what they need to thrive and then ensuring we provide that. It is a statement of fact that every child at Yarrells makes excellent educational progress against their starting points.
The Head of Yarrells School and Nursery, Sally Moulton, is absolutely delighted with the outcomes of their recent inspection report. e school achieved the highest possible results and was recognised as providing excellent education in all 16 areas of educational quality and pupils’ personal development.
She said: “I adore leading Yarrells and have always known it is a gem. I am passionate about providing the best possible education for young people where they have the opportunity to learn in a wide range of subjects, including meaningful learning experiences in sport, music, the creative and performing arts.
“I believe children need a protected space in which they can learn about themselves, can grow in self-expression and self-con dence, can explore the world imaginatively and creatively as well as gain deep knowledge and understanding in academic subjects. I have always believed it is possible to create an excellent educational environment that meets the needs of all abilities, is broad and rich in its curriculum base and doesn’t compromise on quality.
‘’It concerns me that in many schools across the country, children are driven so hard to meet academic targets at the expense of their broader learning and their personal development. At Yarrells, we work assiduously to provide an education that is both excellent and a ordable. My dream would be to replicate this educational model more widely so that every growing child has the opportunities to create a joyous and healthy future.
“Nevertheless, I am all too aware that what we o er at Yarrells is not available to every child and we feel deeply about this. Yarrells’ founder Mrs Natalie Covell, and the directors of the school, have pledged to o er a 100% funded school place each year for a child entering Year 3 who has a air for music and/or the performing arts. is will ensure that Natalie’s legacy of providing young people a space for
“I will happily shout from the roof-tops that education should not be a ‘one-size ts all’ programme, and at Yarrells, we tailor our curriculum to meet the needs of each child. To have received the external validation from the Independent Schools Inspectorate that we do this excellently, in every area of education, con rms to me that we have been successful in creating this vitally important environment in which children ourish under our care.
“Yarrells is truly special and has a deep hold on my heart. I am very excited about where the next ve years will take us and am completely committed to leading the school on that journey.”
Finished your A Levels and looking for a suitable career pathway? Our highly commended apprenticeship scheme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the National Apprenticeship Service and we’re looking for talented people like you. We’ll begin by teaching you basic engineering skills, and then discuss opportunities to specialise in one of the many departments at Superior.
• Starting age: 18+
• Requirements: three A Levels at grade C or above (preferably including a science subject and Maths)
• Length: two to six years, depending on chosen path
• Outcome: minimum HNC and Level 3 NVQ, up to master’s degree
If you’re aged between 18 and 24 with three A levels at grade C or above (preferably including Maths and a science subject), and you’re looking for a vocational alternative to university that o ers degree-level quali cations, then yes, it’s for you!
Apprenticeships require a minimum of two years’ commitment, and up to six years for a full Master’s degree quali cation – you’ll be earning, and amassing knowledge and experience at the same time.
You’ll spend a year training in our Superior Academy with full support from our dedicated training manager, followed by a rotational placement in di erent areas of the organisation, where technical experts will mentor and support you every step of the way.
You gain quali cations in stages, starting with a Higher National Certi cate and then a Level 3 NVQ. en you have the option to continue along the Academy pathway to as high a level as you want – hopefully all the way to a full Masters degree.
When you apply for our Apprenticeship Programme, the most important thing to remember is to make yourself stand out. We want you to succeed so we have put some useful tips to help you out.
Your Application and CV:
• Check your spelling and then check it again
• Include information that is going to make you stand out
• Write your application yourself
• You can add pictures to your CV, so it brings to life the examples you use
Your interview:
• Personal presentation is extremely important. What lasting impression do you wish to leave us with?
• Communication is a key skill we look for; look at the people interviewing you, show them you want the opportunity available
• Research the company so you can impress us with your knowledge
• Ask lots of questions (the harder the better!)
• Bring along something you have made or example of work
• Don’t be late! Leave plenty of time and look up the address beforehand
• Most important of all, try and enjoy it. e people interviewing you want you to do well
Community, continuity, and a coherent curriculum are just some of the huge bene ts that being a through school gives to every one of its students at Talbot Heath. Sta get to know every pupil as they progress from Kindergarten through to Sixth Form, forging long-term relationships; our broad and innovative curriculum provides cogent consistency and progression across key stages, and our dedicated sta build strong, supportive, nurturing relationships, having guided girls through all aspects of their development.
e younger members of our school bene t greatly from the support and role modelling that the older girls provide, and equally, the older pupils can develop empathy, mentoring and leadership skills whilst working alongside younger pupils. Parents have regularly acknowledged how their daughters have developed a strong sense of security throughout their education as a result of being surrounded by familiar people and places. Indeed, it is this sense of security that enables our pupils to look outwards and take on their future with con dence and conviction.
Pupils attending our Junior School will automatically be o ered a place in our Senior School in Year 7 if they have a positive attitude to learning across the curriculum, alongside standardised and teacher-based evidence of progress being made in English, Maths and Science, for full details, please check our admissions policy online.
Myjourneyonthe1:1Dietby CambridgeWeightPlanstarted16 yearsago.Afriendwasstarting outasaCambridgeWeightPlan Consultantandwastellingmeall aboutitaswesatmunchingour waythroughaChinesemeal!She neededtobuildupaclientbase andwashopingtohelppeople loseweight.Iwasfat,herfriend andtohelpIsaid‘I’lldoit!’
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Followingtheinstructionsfrommy friendIstoppedeatingnormalfood andswitchedtotallyontothemeal replacementproductsandstarted drinkinglotsofwater.Tomy surprisetheproductswereproper yummyandverysoonIstartedto feelbettersomehow.Anyway,the endofmyfirstweekcameandit
wasweigh-inday-91/2lbloss!!!!I wasshocked.NeverbeforehadI lostthatamountofweightso quicklyevenhavingdonenearly everydietanyonecanname.
ThatwasthedayIdecidedfor myself,notformyfriend,thatIhad tocontinuetomakethischange.I hadbeenfatforsome20years, yo-yoingfromsize12toasqueezy size18(20really!).Itwaslikeone ofthosebuildingdemolitionballs smackedmeinthefaceandmy headsaid-'wellyounglady,are yougoingtogiveupnoworare youtrulystrongerthanyouthink?’
Ofcourseitwasn’talleasy,Igot angryattheworldbecauseit wasn’tmyfaultthatIwasfat. Thereweremanysocial challengesalongthewaythatI hadtonavigatetoo,begrudgingly, jealouslyandenviouslybutaftera shortwhile,peopleandfriends startedsayingweirdthingstome like-‘Haveyoucutyourhair?Is thatanewtop?Istheresomething differentaboutyou?Evenmymum whousedtotellmeIhada‘nice horsesbackside!’noticedIhadlost weight.
NowIcanlookbackonthose times,itwaslikeIwassliding downthisnegativehelter-skelter. Lifewastough,sad,stressful, angryattimesand,reachingfor comfortfoodwasmysolution. Eveninhappytimesitgavemethe sameexcuse!Yesme-Iwas doingit…notanyoneelse.Itwas likeIwasatthebottomofthesea drowning,swimmingwithallmy mighttogettothesurfacewhere myfamilyandfriendswerecalling me,waitingforme,sayingyoucan doit-butashardasItried,as muchasIswam,Ijustcouldn’tget tothesurface.Inowknowitwas meholdingmefeetdowninthe sand.Iwasmakingmeslidedown myhelter-skelterandthecomfort foodIwasreachingforthat ironically'mademefeelbetter'was justspeedingthatdownward
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Weighinginthatday,losing91/2lb inmyfirstweekmeantIrammeda pairofgreenrunningspikes(no ideawherethatcamefrom!)into myhelter-skelter.Ibeganthelong, hardtrudgebackuptheslide. Alongthewaypeoplenoticing change,findingoutclothswere nowtoobigandlookedridiculous and,feelingohsomuchhealthier, happierandmorepositiveabout everythingspurredmeon.Ilost4 1/2Stonesin5months.
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I know that I have already written about a pizza recipe, but Martin has decided that he prefers thinbased pizzas so I made this recipe for him.
Pizza always reminds me of our trip to Rome a few years ago. We did the normal tourists spots, the Vatican, where I sat down on some steps in the Sistine chapel and was told off by the wardens! We had been walking for ages and my feet were sore!
The trouble with a guided tour is that there are too many of
them and being only five-feet I struggled sometimes to see over people’s heads!
The Spanish Steps, were just that, a set of steps!! (I am sure there is some great historical reason for them, but they were just steps to me!). We did the Trevi fountain, water and fountains, and threw a coin in along with all the rest. The Colosseum was probably one of the best things we saw. Martin is very good at putting history into context for me, so we sat on the steps, while he explained how it related to
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English history.
Apart from Colosseum, the next best thing was the ice cream! The sellers were everywhere and we chose a shop and sat outside on the pavement and people watched.
Martin’s daughter says that when you are on holiday, you can have one ice cream a day!
(Guess who made that rule up for his children!)
Ingredients
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of sugar
1tsp dried fast action yeast
140ml warm water
180g plain plus extra for dusting 1tbsp olive oil plus extra for greasing
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 220°C/ 425°F/ Gas mark 7
Mix the salt, sugar and yeast together in a small jug.
Add 70ml of the warm water and stir to combine. Leave for 5 minutes for the yeast to activate. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl. Gradually add the yeast mixture along with the olive oil. Continue to combine until a dough has formed which is smooth and elastic.
Transfer to a greased bowl, cover with cling film and leave to rise until it is double in size (approximately 45 minutes). Knock back the dough and divide into two.
Using your hands, shape the dough into two round discs about 25cm in diameter.
Place the pizza bases onto two baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper.
Add your desired toppings and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden and brown. Serve immediately.
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by Lorraine Gibson SAMEE (Support and Mentoring Enabling
Entrepreneurship) charity is launching the UK’s first accredited Self-Employment Support Programme for people with special educational needs (SEN).
The flexible programme, called ‘You’ve Got This!’, helps individuals develop skills that make self-employment a viable career option and was developed through research and co-creation with people with SEN, including those with neuro-diverse challenges.
SAMEE chief executive Samantha Everard, inset, said: “It has been created to cater for the needs of learners with SEN. As there is no maths and English element associated with it, it’s accessible to all.”
Learners get support and resources tailored to their individual requirements and solutions in keeping with the SAMEE ethos.
Since 2016, the charity has taught selfemployment skills to enable disabled adults, particularly those with learning disabilities, to escape poverty and gain independence through successful self-employment startup.
As Disability Confident Leaders, their unique delivery style is a mix of personalised 1:1 guidance and peer mentoring; its SAMEE Steps into SelfEmployment is accredited by the awarding body and educational charity NCFE.
David Gallagher, chief executive of NCFE said: “We’re delighted to help build a qualification with such an important purpose and that has the potential to enable hundreds, if not thousands, of people to start meaningful work.
“Through the tough economic times that we’ve started to experience, we expect some real challenges in the labour market and, as such, self-employment, enterprise and entrepreneurship have never been more important.
“This qualification will provide crucial recognition and a sense of achievement and I am looking forward to working with SAMEE to support and enable learners.”
Lea Hampton, employment and skills manager from One Horton Heath, who has been working alongside SAMEE in its development said: “Until now there has been a huge gap in championing self-
employment as an option for people with SEN and learning disabilities.
“I became involved to help address this issue and am delighted that this qualification will now be available to people across the UK.
“It will not only help them to gain knowledge of how to run a business but also help them boost their confidence, improve mental health, gain financial independence and understand what work entails. “It will provide them with transferrable skills - being a team member, leadership, communication, aiming high and making a positive contribution.
“The SAMEE team are brilliant listeners, not just to their beneficiaries but also those who collaborate with them.”
No formal entry requirements are needed for the programme, all they ask is that learners possess sufficient communication skills to address assessment requirements and are 16 or over.
Steps into Self-Employment Level 1 qualification launches in March with a week-long programme of activities with virtual trainers running across Dorset and the UK.
For information contact Samantha Everard on sam@samee.co.uk.
We have probably all heard of the words ‘adjustment’ and ‘manipulation’ and have the classic marmite response to the popping and clicking sounds they make. Some seek it out as we find it so satisfying, others find it scary or cringey. But did you know that’s only a small part of the many types of treatment that chiropractors offer? We also provide:
Acupuncture
Most of our chiropractors are trained in medical acupuncture, also known as dry needling. It is an excellent form of gentle care and can treat a variety of muscular conditions such as tendinitis or muscle strains, as well as relieve the pain in more acute conditions. We often will use it alongside a full treatment.
Trigger point therapy
You know when you’re getting a sports massage and they hold those sore spots for several seconds? That is trigger point therapy, and we will often do this along with other treatments. It helps to relax and ease muscle tension which both eases pain and will make the rest of the treatment more effective.
Activator Therapy
You know of this if you’ve seen or had it –but we also use a tool called an activator, a hand-sized tool with a cushioned end that moves quickly with an impulse. It can adjust
joints, is gentler than our typical adjustments and doesn’t make a clicking or popping sound – however the outcome is the same: moving the joints to relieve inflammation around the nerves and reduce pain and tension.
Flexion distraction
This technique is a real fan favourite – and very effective for acute lower back pain. We place parts of the bench up so your lower spine is open and flexed, then we use our hands to increase the stretch and lightly traction your lower back. Again, we usually use this alongside other treatments.
Traction
Another favourite, it’s the technique where we lightly pull and open joints. We can do this on the neck, shoulders, lower back, hips,
We strive to give every patient the absolute best chiropractic and massage care , as well as providing outstanding customer service. We are a motivated team passionate about getting you better and enabling you to live a pain free life, getting you the best version for you !
Conditions we can treat:
• Migraines
• Lower Back Pain
• Joint Pain
• Frozen Shoulder
• Tennis Elbow
• Neck Ache
• Sports Therapy
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and ankles. It doesn’t feel too stretchy, but is strong enough to really feel and benefit from the release in pressure on the joints. This is great for patients who suffer from conditions such as migraines and fibromyalgia.
Mobilisation
Mobilisation is an extremely effective technique which we can use on almost every joint. Chiropractors will specifically mobilise stiff joints in your spine which are very difficult to move yourself. This mobilisation not only helps to loosen the joints and reduce pain and stiffness, but they also increase synovial fluid around the joint which helps keep the joint lubricated and prevents injury and wear and tear!
Diversified Adjustments
These adjustments are what we are known best for, and it is a technique where we use our hands to adjust specific joints in the body. This does several things – like reducing inflammation, increasing mobility, and reducing pain. It is not the be all and end all, but if you are healthy it is often a technique that will really benefit you!
If you want to seek help, book in for a consultation with us. Call 01202 604707 or email admin@wimbornewellnesscentre.co.uk to book.
Care homes in the South celebrated Chinese New Year with festivities, lantern making, food, music, talks and language learning. Residents, team members and visitors csame together for fun activities to mark the start of the Year of the Rabbit.
At The Aldbury, Colten Care’s dedicated dementia care home in Poole, residents were greeted with jasmine tea and fortune cookies with traditional Chinese music playing in the background ahead of an arts and crafts session on making Chinese lanterns.
After much threading and construction, resident Beryl Spaulding said of the completed works when they were held up: “Just beautiful”.
Companionship Team member Cara Duroe said: “Some of the messages in the fortune cookies were very apt.
Ronald Woolley’s read, ‘Getting older means getting better. Old is good. Get old. Get happy.’
Another read: ‘Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.’
“Residents also learned how to draw their name in Chinese. Gwendolyne Hunte took
great care in filling hers out, asking for the finished paper to be put on her bedroom wall.
“This was a great celebration overall, promoting awareness of another culture and providing stimulation through our planned activities.”
The fun at Kingfishers in New Milton, Hampshire, included a talk by Senior Care Lead Fay Suenfa.
Born in China, Fay shared details of her family traditions and how they celebrate Chinese New Year.
Other Colten Care homes celebrating the day included Canford Chase in Poole which held a tai chi morning and invited residents to make their own Chinese-themed fans. At Linden House in Lymington residents made Chinese-style hats and decorated a model of a dragon’s head during a craft session.
Each Chinese New Year is linked to an animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle. 2023 is the year of the water rabbit.
As this is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity, the year is predicted to be one of hope.
The traditional New Year greeting ‘Gung Hei Fat Choi’ is translated into English as ‘Congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous New Year’.
More than two million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Dorsetwith more being urged to take up the opportunity.
programme will continue to run a few clinics.
Small, independent and trustworthy with high-quality support to all foster carers. That is the Footprints ethos.
We are a strong and friendly team with outstanding values, where everyone strives to achieve the best for Foster Carers and children in care with specialist social workers on duty 24/7 to help carers in all situations, so it is effortless to pick up the phone to talk to one of the team.
The first vaccine was administered in December 2020 and since then, around 80 per cent of the population have had primary doses, with more than 300,000 eligible people taking up the most recent seasonal booster.
“Anyone who hasn’t yet come forward for any vaccinations can still get their first and second jabs, and those with severely weakened immune systems are eligible for an additional third primary dose.
Footprints was started 10 years ago by two highly experienced social workers, Vanda and Stephanie, who set out with one aim in mind, ‘to make a difference to children’s lives’. Having specialised in Fostering services for many years, the two knew that they could push boundaries to provide even higher levels of support to carers and children. It is safe to say after 10 years the two continue to stay true to their aim and ambitions having helped change the lives of over 150 children and young people by providing safety and security in the homes of Footprints Foster Carers.
The jab was provided at a range of locations across the county including pharmacies, GP practices, community pop-up clinics and vaccination centres.
“During the remainder of February there are still some adult walk-in opportunities, and throughout the year appointments will be bookable for both adults’ and children’s vaccinations.”
But don’t take our word for it! Stay tuned for some insights directly from the carers at Footprints, across a series of articles where we will delve into hot topics such as why our carers chose Footprints, the fostering community, and the following article exploring “the rewarding days as a Foster Carer”.
Dr Ravin Ramtohal, Lead GP for the vaccination programme in Dorset, said: “Thank you to everyone in Dorset who continues to protect themselves and each other from Covid-19. “As we come out of a particularly cold winter period, the NHS Covid-19 vaccination
While the current Covid-19 booster vaccination programme has paused, people living in and around Dorset are asked to stay alert to the risks of the virus. There will be updates later in the year about the spring and autumn booster vaccination programmes.
Two of Dorset’s adult hospices – LewisManning Hospice Care at Poole and Dorchester-based Weldmar Hospicecare have joined the Dorset Care Record. The hospices, which offer free of charge specialist palliative nursing care to people with life-limiting illnesses, will be able to receive the most up to date information available from health and social care organisations across the county. They will also be able to provide end of life care information which will be useful for other DCR partners.
Hospices in Dorset take patient referrals from different sources – hospital, GPs or community healthcare professionals. Often these are complex cases as patients have tended to move around the health and social care system in the months leading up to hospice care.
It is often challenging for hospices to get all the relevant patient information from different health and care organisations, so having read-only access to the DCR will enable them to have a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s medications. Peter Gill, senior reporting officer, said: “Shared care records are key to the efficient
delivery of effective care and I am delighted that we now have two of Dorset’s hospices receiving information and inputting data through the DCR.”
Director of clinical services at LewisManning Hayley Bonner said: “The opportunity to be part of this partnership will expand our current patient experience and continues our commitment to put patients, carers and their loved ones at the heart of everything we do.
“We want to ensure our patient’s healthcare journey is as smooth and efficient as possible as it can be an extremely tough
time for the people and families who are living with a life-limiting condition.”
Director of clinical services at Weldmar Caroline Sweetland added: “We sometimes hear from patients and their families that they have to repeat their story to a number of different professionals involved in their care.
“Sharing information on the Dorset Care Record is brilliant and will really help with the coordination of care for patients and families. This is a great step forward.” More than 5,700 trained staff can use the DCR and more than 1.5m patient records have been accessed during the lifetime of the shared care record.
Douch Family Funeral Directors presented a cheque of more than £4,500 to its 2022 charity of the year – #WillDoes.
The charity is dedicated to the memory of Will Paddy whose life ended in 2019 aged just 14. His mum Lesley launched #WillDoes to help young people who find life tough or are struggling to cope.
Since it began in December 2019 the charity has raised nearly £300,000 and has bought a double-decker bus that has been converted into a mobile youth club.
Currently the Community Bus operates in Weymouth and
Portland, but in future Lesley hopes to run it across all of Dorset.
It cost over £100,000 and now includes bean bags, a huge TV plus a break-out room.
Lesley was presented with the cheque for £4,516.53 by staff at Douch Family Funeral Directors’ Swanage branch, James Smith.
Lesley said: “We are so grateful to the business for choosing us to be its charity of the year. “The community bus can of course go to the places where the young people are, which makes it easier for them to access the help offered.”
People have the chance to donate their unwanted IT equipment in Wimborne next month.
The next session organised by the DonateIT group will take place at Wimborne Methodist Church, in King Street, between 10.30am and noon on Saturday, March 11.
People are encouraged to bring along their unwanted IT equipment, including laptops, PCs, tablets, phones, routers, digital cameras, games consoles, smart watches and sat navs, all of which will be 100% data-wiped before being re-used.
You can also donate carry cases, AC adaptors, mains leads, power supplies, connectors and leads.
However, monitors, displays, TFT or VGA screens or printers cannot be accepted as these can all be taken to household recycling centres.
The kit will then be refurbished and passed to schoolchildren without IT at home through the Laptops4Learners programme,
as well as through Dorset and Somerset NHS trusts to provide kit for children with Type 1 diabetes, so they can automatically regulate their insulin intake.
“Our last DonateIT session in October resulted in over 100 kilos of IT kit being collected, kept out of landfill and repurposed,” said a DonateIT spokesperson.
“Now there’s another opportunity to do some decluttering, get rid of IT devices you’re no longer using, and help people and the environment in the process. It’s a win-win.”
It’s the time of year seed sowers get itchy palms, we are ready to go. Unfortunately, not all seeds are ready to be sown but I have found three in my seed drawer ready to rock (indoors) – cucumber, sweet basil and pea shoots!
For Christmas I was given some vermiculite, light, scentless and scrunchy it was the most mysterious parcel under the tree that year.
Many famous TV gardeners use it to keep the moisture in and stop the soil getting claggy when sowing seeds and as quite a few of mine had died of thirst last year I guess I had hinted heavily and been heard!
It’s a new thing to me really and like all new things we humans are naturally suspicious ( or is it just me?).
Things I had not realised are that it’s a mineral mined abroad - I don’t really know where I thought it came from - but it wasn’t that. It’s actually magnesium-aluminium-iron silicate. Gloves are recommended as, if used a lot, it can cause irritation of the skin.
I was feeling a little put off to be honest but I remembered that when I tried to find a natural substitute for dry-wall joint compound when making some papier-mache clay, it turned out the natural substitute of cuttlefish I proudly found on the beach would need the same recommendations of a mask as essentially it’s the dust particles which are not good for us.
My armature bust is still sitting waiting for its final white layer; gloves donned I am not going to let the same thing happen with my early seeds!
Words and pics by JO BELASCO, a former allotmenteer, forager, amateur herbalist, pickler and jam maker who squeezed her allotment greenery into her tiny garden
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Prepare to get busy now that March is here!
Sowing, pruning, tidying, feeding - there is so much you can do whilst making the most of the outside sunshine.
Get those muscles working, vitamin D levels raised, and soil endorphins boosted!
I’m staring at a bit of a challenge this month, with a dear friend, we’re going to try producing our own grafted tomatoes.
The theory is that if you graft a strong rootstock (variety known to produce really strong and healthy roots), with a tomato variety you want to eat (that may not necessarily have a strong root system), you can have the best of both worlds.
Commercially this is done, and you can buy them in the garden centres too.
We are trying to graft a blight-resistant variety on to a commercial rootstock, but it’s not going to be easy, nor am I hopeful, there are scalpels involved! I’ll report back next month!
Tidy up borders, feed and mulch
Now you can safely (for the wildlife that is) tidy up borders, including herbaceous borders, just before or as the new foliage is emerging. Give them a good feed with a balanced fertiliser, (not Tomorite as this promotes flowers and fruit, which we don’t want, yet!), so something like blood, fish and bone, or equivalent.
Look for the NPK ratio if you’re not sure, it wants to be somewhere in the region of 5:7:8.
If you have labelled your plants, check them now and relabel any fading or broken ones before the summer sun gets to it and your time is stretched with other things in the garden!
Sow some veg
This month you can sow tomatoes, chillies, sweet
peppers and aubergines and put them in a warm windowsill to germinate.
Prick them out as soon as they get their first ‘true’ leaves (leaves that look like their adult forms, rather than the first two baby-looking leaves that emerge).
Courgettes can be sown towards the end of the month, as can runner beans and peas. I start the beans and peas in modules because pesky field mice and pigeons seem to know instantly where they are planted and hoick the seed out before it’s even started!
You can sow an early crop of carrots undercover in a cloche or in the greenhouse, and salad leaves too.
Uncover any fleeced plants during warm days
The warm sun and longer days soon signal the plants to start growing, but if they grow too quickly under the extra blanket of their fleece they can be caught out by late frosts and cold winds.
So uncover in the day, but recover at night if its due to be cold.
Buy pot and bedding plugs
The ‘Kinder’, or plug plants appear from now onwards in the garden centres, so start being creative and planning your pots, baskets and borders. Pot the plug and baby plants on as soon as you can.
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They are often in a tiny amount of soil from which they are close to exhausting the nutrients and space from, so potting on quickly gives them the best transition and new nutrition to continue to perform. Make sure you protect from frost though – they don’t want to go straight outside without some nursing first!
We spend on average nearly one third of our lives in bed, so it makes sense to ensure it’s the perfect fit for you. From the bed’s size to the mattress’s firmness, plenty of things can impact how well you sleep.
That’s why visiting Beds Are Uzzz’s brand new Vispring boutique can help you find the perfect bed for you. The family-run business currently stocks the largest display of Vispring beds in Dorset, and the dedicated staff are trained to help you determine exactly what you need from your bed, so you can pick exactly the right one for you.
They can help you find the right mattress tension, decide which size will fit your bedroom’s space, and work out what fabrics and materials will work best for your lifestyle. Each staff member is specially trained by the factory to be able to offer expert advice and guidance.
Beds are Uzzz has always been a trusted stockist of Vispring products, however the new year saw the opening of the
official Vispring Boutique within its showroom. The new boutique features an extended range of products, including
mattresses, bases, headboards, and accessories. Do please pop in to have a chat.
Get ready for the cool vibes of California’s 1960s surf scene music to wash over you as the critically-acclaimed Beach Boyz Tribute Band comes to town with a brand-new production, The Beach Boyz Tribute Show. The band has been extensively featured on TV and radio across the UK and now you can see them in the flesh and join them on a journey through time and space, back to the 60s and the sunny shores of the Golden State, where the surf sound was conceived. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a firsttimer, it’s an uplifting experience as the auditorium fills with the rich vocal harmonies of the five all-singing, allplaying Beach Boyz as they recreate the sounds of America’s original, biggest and longest-selling pop rock band. Oh, and don’t be surprised if you find yourself on your feet, clapping and cheering for more - you’ll be in good company, since it happens at every Beach Boyz concert. It’s live, it’s fun and it delivers more than 30 hits, including early rock and roll stuff preformed with an authenticity designed to transported you back to the days of black and white. They then ride the crest
Although it is not currently a legal requirement, please consider wearing a face covering to protect yourself and others when visiting the Tivoli.
of the wave to the multi-coloured, complex orchestral works of Brian Wilson and the iconic album, Pet Sounds.
It’s at the Regent, March 11, at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale now at theregent.co.uk or 01202 499199.
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VOODOO ROOM: A NIGHT OF HENDRIX, CLAPTON & CREAM
THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN THE BILLY JOEL ALBUMS SHOW STARRING ELIO PACE AND HIS BAND
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (15) HENRY BLOFELD: MY DEAR OLD THINGS
IT’S NOT UNUSUAL! - THE TRIBUTE TO TOM JONES
GO YOUR OWN WAY The
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How about It’s Not Unusual, the brand new musical?
Billed as ‘the ultimate Tom Jones experience’, it’s coming to town for one night only, so you’ll need to be quick if you want to just help yourself to a ticket or two.
The concert recreates the magic of Jones’s golden years and, according to its promoters, is a stylish, graceful celebration of the Welsh belter’s music.
All the classic numbers are here, including the hit evergreens - Delilah, Green, Green Grass of Home, What’s New Pussycat?, Sex Bomb, Kiss, Mama Told Me Not to Come, She’s a Lady and of course, It’s Not Unusual. Backed by a ‘powerhouse’ of a live band, it’s is an enjoyable tribute to the life and music of the man, who let’s face it, is a one-off, living legend.
The show is presented by Entertainers - creators of hit shows such as The Magic of Motown, Lost in Music and The Rocket Man. Thursday, March 9, 7.30pm. Online ticket £29.70, box office ticket £27 www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk 01202
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Finding one soulmate is fortunate. Finding two can be complicated. A bittersweet new rom-com play showing in Dorset this month is billed as offering audiences ‘a warm embrace, full of heartbreak, humour and songs’.
Husband and wife, Simon and Carey are the perfect couple. He has some news to share, but she gets in first - with a jar, a swearing jar. She explains that all swearing has to stop as, hurray!, they’re going to have a baby!
When Carey enlists the help of a new musician friend to throw a birthday concert for Simon, life-
changing secrets of their past are uncovered ...
The Swearing Jar by Kate Hewlett is an award-winning, Canadian musical comedy. It won Best of the Fringe at Toronto Fringe Festival in 2008 and Outstanding New Play at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2010. A film adaptation followed in 2022.
Now, New Perspectives artistic director, Angharad Jones directs the UK premiere. artsreach.co.uk.
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EMPIRE OF LIGHT (15)
A powerful and poignant story about human connection and the magic of cinema. Starring Olivia Colman.
FINDING NEMO (U)
Sat 25 Feb: 10:00 (KID’s CLUB)
JIM CREGAN & CO (LIVE)
Sat 25 Feb: 19:30 (Last few seats!)
ELEVATION – NEW FOREST BIG BAND (LIVE)
Sun 26 Feb: 14:30 A special fundraising concert from the Regent and New Forest Big Band to raise money for our new lift
SEE HOW THEY RUN (12A)
Mon 27 Feb: 10:30 (SILVER SCREEN) All tickets £5, includes free hot drink and a biscuit
NT LIVE: OTHELLO (RATING TBC)
Tue 28 Feb: 19:00 Filmed live on the Lyttleton stage of the National Theatre
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (15)
Wed 1 Mar: 20:15
Nominated for 14 BAFTAs and 9 Oscars including Best Picture. BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY (LIVE)
Fri 3 Mar: 19:30
Celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons EPIC TAILS (U)
Sat 4 & Sun 5 Mar: 10:00 (KID’S CLUB)
A hilarious and inventive comedy adventure for the whole family. All tickets £3.50
THE ALL OR NOTHING EXPERIENCE (LIVE)
Sat 4 Mar: 19:30
Celebrating the music of the iconic mod band Small Faces
WOMEN TALKING (15)
Sun 5 Mar: 17:45 | Wed 8 Mar: 17:45 | Thu 9 Mar: 20:30 Nominated for 2 Oscars including Best Picture. THE WHALE (15)
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Nominated for 3 Oscars including Best Actor for Brendan Fraser ROBOCOP (18)
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It’s 1965 and a new phenomenon that’s the epitome of cool has just revved onto the streets of London.
We’re talking all things Mod, the era-defining, modernist subculture, a movement where fashion and, even more so, music - rebellious, energetic, kids-incharge - took centre stage.
The Small Faces captured the zeitgeist becoming immediate icons. Four young and charismatic East Londoners, they were sharp, funny, and streetwise, encapsulating the Mod vibe.
Like them, their songs were colourful, poignant, and bittersweet, a fitting narrative for the new, defiant times they were in.
More than five decades later, All Or Nothing: the Mod Musical, a show inspired by the Small Faces and Mod’s golden age, is coming to Christchurch. After three sell-out tours and a successful West End run, writer Carol Harrison’s homage is an insightful tribute, with a multi-talented cast performing the All Or Nothing Experience Concert.
In a nutshell, it’s the Small Faces and beyond. It pays tribute to their unique hits, What’cha Gonna Do About It? Itchycoo
Swing into spring with the dazzling sounds of Latchepen, a gypsy-jazz quartet, bound together by a mutual admiration for Django Reinhardt.
This March they’re heading to Dorset for a three-date tour brought to you by the ever-innovate Artsreach, the county’s touring arts charity. Acoustic by nature, Latchepen perform on strings, with influences ranging from Romani music to be-bop.
Matt Holborn (violin), Kourosh Kanani (guitar), Dave Kelbie (guitar) and Simon Read (bass) hail from London where they regularly play venues including Ronnie Scott’s.
They’ve also been touring the UK, playing arts venues and village halls.
Between them, the musicians have wide-ranging experience of performing with leading figures in the genre from all over the world, the likes of the Django Reinhardt festival, Turin Jazz Festival and March Manouche UK.
Wimborne Choral Society is pleased to announce a day of choral song of Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man, led by musical director Christopher Dowie and accompanied by Graham Scott at the piano.
If you belong to a choir or just would like to come and sing, all are welcome.
The event is on Saturday, March 4, from 10.00am to 5.00pm at St Nicholas Church, Corfe Mullen. Refreshments are provided but bring your own lunch.
Family and friends are welcome to the final performance at 4.00pm.
£15 adults, £5 for under-18s. Booking details are available on wimbornechoralsociety.org.uk.
Broadwindsor Comrades
Hall (07796 454203), Friday, March 3, at 7:30pm.
Langton Matravers Village
Hall (01929 423834) Saturday, March 4, at 7:30pm.
St John’s Church, Hinton Martell (01258 840066) Sunday, March 5, at 7:30pm. Information and tickets from artsreach.co.uk.
Hi my name is Phil. Along with Amy and my two dogs Buddy and Wendy, we are Phils Happy Dogs.
I have always been interested in how dogs think and behave since I was a child. In fact I love everything in nature and wildlife... it never ceases to amaze me.
I come to every customer’s house with an open mind because all dogs are unique and all situations are unique. Only then, and once I have assessed the dog, will I formulate our plan going forward.
I can control any dog, yet I do not pride myself on that fact. I take pride in the fact that my customers can control their dogs, because with what I teach my customers that will be the case.
I wholeheartedly believe that all dogs can change for the
better once you have the right knowledge, determination and confidence.
These are the attributes that I give to my customers. We are so passionate about dogs that we have re-habilitated rescue dogs from an animal rescue and both of our dogs are from an animal sanctuary. That is why we offer a 30% discount for rescue dogs. Our aftercare is second to none.
Dogs love to get muddy - and they can do it for a good cause next month.
The Lewis-Manning Hospicecare Trust has announced details of the inaugural Muddy Dog Dash at Upton Country Park.
Dog owners can now register for 2km and 4km events, complete with obstacle course, which take place on Sunday, March 26, sponsored by Barratt Homes. The day will end with a podium finish, where participants and their furry friend can collect a rosette and certificate, to proudly wear and show everyone how they completed the muddy challenge.
Ruth Wright, area fundraiser at Lewis-Manning, said: “The course comprises a picturesque but muddy route, which will take participants around the fields and woods at Upton Country Park.
“Along the course there will be various fun obstacles including ramps, muddy ditches, tyre runs, weave polls, ball pits, hurdles, wooden dog houses, tunnels and more.
“These are being kindly made thanks to The Old Boy’s Club, a local men’s club that runs a fantastic upcycling workshop. We cannot wait to see the post event pictures.”
The first 100 sign-ups will receive a free Muddy Dog Dash T-shirt, she said, with more opportunities to purchase T-shirts ahead of the day. Each dog taking part will also receive a rosette, bandana, certificate and doggy goody bag. And there will be rewards for the Muddiest Dog, Best dressed/ Fancy dress and Top Dog Fundraiser.
“You can run, jog or walk, that’s up to you, the route isn’t overly challenging, and we hope to see our wonderful community come out in full force to join in and take part. We look forward to seeing you and your furry friend there,” Ruth added. Registration opens at 10am, and
runners will set off in waves from 10.30am. Registration costs £30 and other humans without a dog (over eight years old) are asked to pay £10 to take part.
Family tickets - including one furry friend, two adult humans and up to three children (eight-17) - are available for £45.
Megan Hamlyn, marketing manager at Barratt Homes, said: “We are thrilled that we are supporting the inaugural Muddy Dog Dash, it’s certainly an event not to be missed.
“Barratt Homes are always keen to support local communities and know that the vital work Lewis-Manning do is truly fantastic.”
Sponsorship has also been received from Care South who will be taking a stand in the Event Village at Cooper’s Yard. Pet food business, Nurturing by Nature, will also be supporting the event with their Dog Bar and have donated goodies to go in all the doggy bags, as well as doggy-related raffle prizes. Sign up online at lewis-manning. org.uk/muddy-dog-dash.
Hello, I am Roxy. I am a three-year-old beagle cross. I have come from the pound and my history is limited. I have clearly lived in a home before and have all the social graces.
I walk quite well on the lead but would benefit from some further training. I like people, especially if they play ball with me. I have a selection of toys which I love to play with in my room.
I need a lot of activity as I am a clever and energetic girl.
I enjoy meeting other dogs on my walks and had a friend here who I played with on the field.
I am looking for an active home – I’m a busy beagle and typical of my breed. If you are able to offer me or one of my
lovely friends a forever home or a foster home, please contact our office on 01202 875000, e-mail: admin@waggytails. org.uk or visit our website waggytails. org.uk.
We also have lots of other dogs looking for their forever homes.
Waggy Tails Rescue are in need of more foster homes.
If you are at home most of the time, have a secure garden and experienced with dogs then please give us a ring and discuss fostering for us.
It is a very rewarding experience and enables us to continue helping these dogs (no children under 10 in the house please).
Tiffany Fleming is a volunteer at High Mead Farm in Longham, Ferndown. High Mead Farm is a working farm run to promote the benefits of engaging with animals, soil, and nature. They ‘create purposeful roles for our co-farmers, young people and adults alike, to help bring about a sense of well-being and self-worth that many have never experienced before’.
High Mead is buzzing with excitement as we prepare for the next Public Open Day which takes place on Sunday, March 12. Entry is free and visitors will get the chance to meet the Farm’s staff and volunteers, engage with the animals, and see behind the scenes. There will be lots to see and do, and plenty of delicious food on offer too. Project TARDIS, our mobile Book, CD and DVD library, is time-travelling its way to completion. We are busily collecting things to fill it – like interesting sci-fithemed items that will appeal to our Co-Farmers, staff, and
High
volunteers alike. Preparation for these days starts weeks in advance, and while they always follow a similar format, the very nature of hosting an event on a working farm ensures there is always something unexpected to keep us on our toes! Our first fundraising meeting of the year took place at the start of the month. Having survived the impact of the Farm closure during the Pandemic we, like all charities, were very much looking forward to a return to relative normality. But with ever-rising energy prices, rates and general running costs, we are having to become increasingly
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creative with our philanthropic enterprise. So watch this space for news of our endeavours. The meeting started well with the news from Damon Corio, musical director of Broadstone Community Concert Band, that they have selected High Mead Farm and Going For Bust as their chosen charities for 2023. Their announcement was accompanied by a wonderful £500 donation, which was very timely indeed.
In the Horticultural team the heat is truly on. Sowing has started, and the heat mats are all in operation. The Co-Farmers have also been making the most of the dry weather; cleaning, painting, and preserving woodwork around the farm, including the new arbour for the sensory garden, donated by one of our lovely shop volunteers –thank you Liz!
The Farm’s focus for February, as for many of us, is on tackling those few extra pounds we may have put on over the seasonal break. The CoFarmers have spent the winter months ensuring the animals have been kept cosy in the cold weather and working extra-hard to keep their
housing clean and warm with lots of extra bedding. But now the aim is to make sure the animals are fit for summer, particularly the ponies who are very sensitive to the sugars found in early spring grass.
As a result, the Shetlands are having a daily workout, including a session over jumps. The Co-Farmers have absolutely loved teaching the girls to jump, often leading by example and jumping over with them: Great exercise for all. Hopefully, the Shetlands will be nice and slim for spring.
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Modern-day ‘Lumberjills’ are being sought to celebrate women in forestry.
The Forestry Commission, Forestry England and Forest Research are calling for the public to submit photos of women working in the sector to create a ‘People’s Picture’.
The images will go on display at the forthcoming Women in Forestry, The Lumberjills Story exhibition at Grizedale Forest this May.
People’s Picture aims to illustrate the connection today’s women have with forests and woodlands by inviting them to submit photos showing themselves at work. Women who don’t work in forestry are also being asked to submit photos of themselves in a favourite forest spot or woodland space.
The exhibition will also celebrate the contribution of the Second World War Lumberjills: a group of women who played a vital role in maintaining the supply of timber during the Second World War. People who have pictures of working Lumberjills from then are also invited to submit their pictures.
A spokesman for the scheme said: “Women have long played a role in modern forestry but are underrepresented. As tree planting
across the country increases, so does the demand for a larger skilled domestic forestry sector to deliver government tree planting and net zero ambitions.
“There are a wide range of careers in forestry available for women from all backgrounds, from being a forester, ecologist, or tree surgeon, to working in conservation to scientific research. There are also lots of exciting wider roles linked to our nation’s forests, from business planning and management to leisure and tourism.”
Forestry Commission director of forest services, Anna Brown, said: “Women are a key part of the forestry workforce and
I have been lucky enough to have had a varied and exciting career in the industry.
“I encourage anyone interested in a career in forestry to take advantage of the options available today and help expand, protect, improve and connect our forests, woods and trees.
“From the Development Woodland Officer Programme to the Forestry Training Fund, the Forestry Commission hosts accessible and valuable resources to help people build and diversify their skills in forestry, offering training in essential skills.”
To take part in People’s Picture, submit a photograph by Friday, March 31, via thepeoplespicture.com/forestry-england.
A former gamekeeper has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting wildlife and firearms offences.
Paul Scott Allen, whose address was given as Baileys Hill, Brockington, had previously pleaded guilty to a total of seven offences, including possessing poison in contravention of licencing laws and of possessing a live or dead wild bird unlawfully.
He was handed a 15-week suspended sentence and ordered to pay fines and compensation of £2,900 by Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on February 16. The charges came after the 54-year-old’s home was searched by police and other agencies in March 2021 after reports of suspected bird poisonings on a Dorset estate.
During the searches a number of dead birds of prey were located.
Officers also found a shotgun and ammunition, which were not covered by Allen’s firearms certificate, during the search.
Further enquiries uncovered a number of prohibited toxins at the premises.
Allen was interviewed by officers and ‘following detailed enquiries and liaison
with experts from the Crown Prosecution Service’, was charged with the various offences.
Previously, Allen pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a live or dead wild bird under schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and two charges of failing to comply with the conditions of a firearms certificate.
He also admitted using a biocidal product in contravention of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; possessing an unlawful substance under the Plant Protection Products Regulations 2012 and possessing a regulated substance without a licence under
the Poisons Act 1972.
Chief Inspector David Parr of Dorset Police said: “We take all reports of wildlife crime and rural criminality very seriously. “This case has seen us work with partners including Natural England and the National Wildlife Crime Unit to compile evidence before liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service Specialist Wildlife Prosecutor who agreed to the charges against the defendant.
“Wildlife crime remains a key objective of the recently-expanded Dorset Police Rural Crime Team and we will continue to work with our partners to investigate criminal offences and deal with offenders robustly.” Speaking after the sentencing, the Shaftesbury Estate - where Allen had worked as a gamekeeper - said: “Paul was not employed by the estate at the time of this incident and is not permitted to work on the estate.
“We strongly condemn any form of raptor persecution and we do not condone illegal activity of any kind.
“The Estate places huge importance on conservation and supports a wide range of initiatives that protect wildlife and important habitats, as shown in our annual ecological monitoring report.”
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Part-time Administrator Role available at Kingston Equine Vets
Veterinary Administrator/Receptionist - an exciting opportunity to join expanding team at Kingston Equine Vets, Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham, Dorset.
Daily tasks include: general reception duties including answering the telephone, booking of appointments, organising of the diary, greeting clients and dealing with client requests. Some holiday cover for the reception team when required.
Attention to detail, good customer service and confident telephone skills are required. Prior experience with horses or equine business preferred. 25-30 hours each week working weekday afternoons, ideally 12pm/1pm – 6pm but some flexibility for the right candidate
Five weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) plus birthday leave.
Company discounts and access to great saving offerings
To apply: Please send covering letter and CV to Annette Purdue - Practice Manager.
Email: annette.purdue@kingstonvets.co.uk
Closing date: 28th February 2023
Port Regis is a delightful preparatory school, for day and boarding children aged 2 -13, in Shaftesbury, Dorset.
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The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary and benefits package; and to join an exceptional working environment and staff team.
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Early applications encouraged
Port Regis (Charity No: 306218) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment vetting checks.
requires a new team member to join our established Landscape Company, initially with our grass cutting team. Hard work and reliability are essential requirements, along with a clean driving licence and own transport
To apply to join our hard working team in North Dorset, please ring 01258 820394
Part-time pall bearer required to join our friendly team. The role is primarily pall bearing / attendance at funerals and occasionally removing the deceased from their place of death with dignity and respect. No experience necessary as full training given. Call Brister & Son Funeral Directors 01935 812647.
We are looking to recruit an enthusias�c and mo�vated individual to join our team of recep�onists at Mere Surgery. Candidate must be flexible to work a combina�on of shi�s including 0830 – 1700 hours and to work extra hours to cover absences. Ideally, the candidate will have previous general prac�ce experience although training will be provided. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, customer care and organisa�onal skills.
To see the job descrip�on and person specifica�on please visit www.meresurgery.co.uk
To apply please send a CV and covering le�er to: Michele Mason, Prac�ce Manager, Mere Surgery, Dark Lane, Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6DT or alterna�vely email: michelemason@nhs.net
Small friendly company looking for full time NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our friendly team. £24,000 - £40,000, please send CV to crackmoregarage@ gmail.com or contact 01963 251221
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KNOWLEDGEABLE GARDENER WANTED ONE MORNING PER WEEK, ALL YEAR ROUND FOR A ONEACRE GARDEN NEAR ZEALS . Contact Philip Schofield, 07788 173522 philipschofield23@ btinternet.com
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Here are more of Confused.com’s top tips to help protect your car from being stolen:
• Lock your vehicle – it sounds obvious but double checking that your car is locked could save you time and money. Also, your car insurance policy may not pay out if your car was left unlocked when it was stolen.
• Invest in multiple layers of security – having a steering wheel lock or handbrake lock helps to secure your car and act as a visual deterrent for thieves.
• If you have keyless entry software, invest in a Faraday pouch to help protect your car against keyless hackers.
• Park somewhere secure. If you don't have secure parking, aim for a well-lit street.
For more ways to secure your car, and for answers to more common car security questions, take a look at our guide on protecting your car from theft.
Keep valuables out of sight
Remove any valuables from your car, or at least hide them. This includes sat-navs, expensive trainers, fishing equipment - anything that could be seen as valuable by a criminal.
It’s wise not to leave anything in your car overnight as any bag or object could be tempting for a criminal.
Even if they deem the item
worthless, you might have to repair your car’s window if they get in using brute force.
Check who you’re leaving your keys with
Most of us leave our keys with a garage when we’re getting MOTs or repairs done. It’s worth checking that they’re a member of an accredited code of practice or professional standard.
Thatcham research recommends checking Motor Codes before you hand over your keys.
If you’ve bought a car secondhand and you’re only given one key, visit an approved garage to get the missing key deleted. It might be worth getting a spare key while you’re there too.
In-vehicle cameras
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cams don’t just record collisions?
To get value for money, it’s worth investing in a dash-cam that has ‘parking mode’. This detects and records movement when the car is parked.
This makes it easier for the police investigations and your insurer when it comes to gathering evidence and making a claim.
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Link your security system to your smartphone
Some vehicles have built in security systems that can alert you through notifications. It’s worth activating this system if your vehicle has it.
If you’re parting ways with your car and it stores any sort of data - this includes navigation apps and any phones you might be connected tomake sure you wipe it. You might be able to do this by performing a factory reset on your car.
How can I protect my car from being stolen?
Here are our top tips to help protect your car from being stolen:
Lock your vehicle – it sounds obvious but double checking that your car is locked could save you time and money. Also, your car insurance policy may not pay out if your car was left unlocked when it was stolen.
Invest in multiple layers of security
Having a steering wheel lock or handbrake lock helps to secure your car and act as a visual deterrent for thieves. If you have keyless entry software, invest in a Faraday pouch to help protect your car against keyless hackers.
Park somewhere secure
If you don›t have secure parking, aim for a well-lit street.
For more ways to secure your car, and for answers to more common car security questions, take a look at our guide on protecting your car from theft.
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People who live in Hampshire can now access the 1921 census for free.
Thanks to a deal struck by the county council with FindMyPast, residents can use Hampshire Libraries or visit the Hampshire Records Office to conduct family research.
This census is significant because it shows Hampshire at a time of immense change – the First World War had brought social upheaval and the nation was still recovering from the global Spanish Flu pandemic.
It’s also important because it’s the last census people will see until 2052.
The 1931 census records were destroyed in the Blitz and no census was taken in 1941 because of the Second World War.
Executive member for education, Steve Forster, said: “Libraries offer a fantastic environment for researching the newlyavailable census.
“Not only is access free, but there is a wealth of resources for further exploration and helpful
staff who can offer guidance.”
The council has already dug deep into its own archives to reveal a treasure-trove of interesting information, including that Alice Hargreaves, the inspiration for ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ by Lewis Carroll, was aged 69 and living with her husband and domestic staff in Lyndhurst.
To see the census for free, visit your local Hampshire Library or the county records office.
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Ringwood-based strength and fitness brand, House of Chunk has launched Chunkfest this summer, in support of Diverse Abilities and injured ex-military personnel. Chunkfest, which will take place on Saturday, June 24, at Poole Stadium, will be the first hybrid sports and music festival in Europe where disabled and able-bodied athletes will compete against each other in strength events with four specifically designed Strongman events alongside smaller challenges and competitions. The day will also feature MMA and boxing displays and demonstrations of wheelchair rugby and boxing.
There will be live DJs throughout the day, a variety of food stalls, and exhibitors from across the country showcasing fitness kit, as well as health and rehabilitation products.
The day will also feature special guests from the Strongman World and paralympic athletes.
Tim, founder and owner of House of Chunk, said: “Following the sponsorship of two incredible adaptive athletes last year, we saw the amazing efforts the Disabled Strongmen and women did competing at the Arnolds Fitness Event in the NEC in Birmingham last September.
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It’s 40 years since the popular Bournemouth Bay Run was first held and to celebrate the anniversary organisers are asking runners who took part in that first event to help them.
BCP Council wants people who ran in the 1983 half-marathon to send pictures of themselves during the event, as well as dress in the outfits that were in fashion at the time for the 2023 run on Sunday April 2. Councillor Beverley Dunlop said: “Bright
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David Prosser, who took part in 1990, said: “My most vivid memories from that year are of running up past the BIC, to the top of the cliffs, which was around the 10-mile mark and proved a killer section!
“However, after the drop back down onto the promenade there were literally hundreds of supporters lining the route to the finish,
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“I recall my time was 1:46 but the last three miles were the most challenging and rewarding.”
Along with costumes and fundraising, the half marathon and other races will enjoy entertainment including some 1980s music to get runners in the 80s vibe.
More details are available from bournemouthbayrun.co.uk.
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