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Bumblefly, Forest Forge and Mischievous Theatre are back with their brand-new version of Hans Christian Anderson’s magical tale - Brrr! It’s the Snow Queen.
The chilly but very silly tale will be touring to bring fun and laughter to local communities, village halls, and schools until 15 January. Gerda and Kay are besties until the mysterious Snow Queen, with her army of snow bees, takes Kay to her ice palace.
Plucky Gerda heads off to find him, encountering many characters on the way – some who help, some who hinder. This is a delightful tale of a young girl’s courage, kindness, and faith in her friendship that’s ideal for all the family.
Magic, mischief, and inventiveness is at the heart of how the collaboration works and the partnership between the trio of companies means
each brings different skills. Between the small combined staff there are producers, actors, a writer, stage managers, a director, set builder, tour booker, props maker, guitar player, puppeteers, and more.
And joining Dom Phillips and Clive Holland on stage
is Melina Grace Bryant, a Bournemouth-based actor who,apparently, has leapt into the madness of rehearsals with aplomb!
You can catch the show at Gussage All Saints and Ringwood among other locations. Visit forestforgetheatre.co.uk.
In recognition of the real struggle that so many local people are experiencing due to the relentless cost of living crisis, Poole marketing firm Coda is urging people to help. They have already donated £4,000 to Poole Food Bank and Crisis so that they, in turn, can better help the community at a time when their services are under unprecedented demand. Their contribution to Crisis alone meant that as well as a Christmas lunch, 15 people will receive ongoing support over the coldest part of the new year.
Visit: faith-works.org.uk/ locations-across-dorset/poolefood-bank-dorset and crisis.org.
A meditation group at the Minster will restart from January 4, from 1.00 -1.30pm, and will meet each Wednesday. There is a fledgling group which has started in Witchampton, on Thursday evening at 5.30pm, and other groups in Branksome Park, Dorchester and Weymouth.Meetings are between 30 to 45 minutes long.
Owners of old or historic Dorset homes who want to adapt them to be more warm and comfortable can now tap into a new advice stream.
Historic England, the body that oversees the welfare of important older properties has launched new guidance for homeowners of properties over 100 years old.
It acknowledges the difficulties owners face in making standard energy-saving measures, especially those who live in homes which are listed.
Historic England’s climate change programme director, Catherine Dewar said: “People living in older properties – whether they are listed or not – are rightly proud of their homes’ heritage, but they have told us that they need more advice on how to keep warm and comfortable in an affordable way, and play their part in getting to Net Zero by 2050.
“Our refreshed website guidance will really help but there is much more to do to provide the information that people need to make these changes to their homes.”
You can find the advice on the Historic England website here: historicengland.org. uk/advice/your-home/energy-efficiency/.
The annual delivery of Christmas food parcels to local people was made by Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club.
A parcel is in fact a shopping bag containing 25 or so non-perishable food items.
Lions normally supply about 80 parcels, but this year demand went up to more than 120, reflecting the current crisis.
Club members filled bags with items from supplies purchased from local supermarkets.
The bags were then delivered as a Christmas gift to local people who have been notified to the Lions.
The recipients have been identified by local Social Services, Citizens Advice Bureau or GPs, etc, as people for whom the parcels will be of most benefit.
This year the bags were divided into two lists, for individuals and for families, with the family bags having correspondingly larger versions of the items.
The split was two thirds family, one third individual.
The picture shows some of the assembled bags before they were distributed.
The club would like to give a big thankyou to the Ferndown Guides for the use of their hall for the parcels assembly.
When real Broadway stars tell you to ‘break a leg’ - that’s definitely showbiz!
And it’s exactly what occurred prior to curtain up at Allenbourn Middle School’s end of term sell-out production when personal messages were received from big Broadway players Amber Riley from Glee and Judith Franklin from The Tina Turner musical, wishing the children well.
A cast of 70 from Years 5 to 8 at the Wimborne school took part in A Night At The Musicals and deputy headteacher and former theatre and visual arts professional Luke Smith managed to pull in the favours from the stars.
Headteacher Mark Legge said: “It was a fantastic production and because Luke previously worked at QE School, part of Wimborne Academy Trust, we were able to borrow some of its professional equipment.
“Both nights were 170-seat sell-outs and it was a real collaborative effort to produce such high-quality performances, with such detailed production elements, whilst maintaining an emphasis on inclusivity.
“Everyone on stage had a part and others were involved in costume, make-up, backstage and offering refreshments.
“We put together acting scenes, musical numbers and dance sequences from shows including Barnum, Hamilton, The Lion King, Matilda and Les Miserables.
“It was a Christmas present to the parents who came to watch and on the back of it some of our children have parts in QE School’s next show.”
The 120-year-old archive of Bournemouth Transport Limited, or ‘Yellow Buses’ have been acquired by the Dorset History Centre.
Helped by BCP Council, the 70 boxes of archival material are now in public ownership. The council said it was hoping for funding to catalogue the documents so that online researchers would be able to access them.
BTL started life in 1902 when Bournemouth Corporation began operating tram services in the town.
It was privatised in 1985 and went into administration in July 2022.
The archive includes plans, correspondence, photographs, and printed material, covering matters such as property, financial and staff records, and details of routes and fares, as well as details of the company’s privatisation and a rich photographic archive.
Fundraising volunteers from the Forest Holme Hospice in Poole, right, have been presented with a cheque for £1,000, being a donation from the proceeds of the Wimborne Minster Flower Festival which was held in September.
Flower clubs from around
Dorset
Minster’s Patronal Festival and the Blessing of the re-built Minster organ by the Bishop of Salisbury.
In total, the Festival raised more than £10,000 for Wimborne Minster funds in addition to
Verwood Rotary Club were delighted to host a presentation evening at The Hub in Verwood in November.
This was to hand out donations to 25 local organisations, charities and groups from the funds raised at the Rustic Fayre in August.
The evening was hosted by Rotarian Vern Harris (Rustic chairman) and the presentations were made by president Clive Grove.
Rotarian Louisa Hiscock said: “It was wonderful to bring together so many community groups to celebrate not only the success of the Rustic Fayre but also all the amazing work so many do in our community - much of it voluntary and supporting a wide range of needs and age groups.
“All our club members were
thrilled we could help to do our bit too and proud to hear so much was going on in Verwood.”
All who received a donation spoke about what they did, the challenges they face and how the donation would support their work. Many are volunteers and give their time willingly because they care about those they are helping and want to do their bit to make a difference. This ranged from offering support and friendship groups for vulnerable, elderly and those with health conditions, to running sports activities and clubs. Others worked hard to raise funds for their chosen charities or community events for all ages.
Louisa Hiscock Verwood Rotary ClubPlaces in Fordingbridge and Milford are among 16 venues across the New Forest which have received the disrict council’s one-off funding to become Warm Spaces.
We have so far handed out grants between £200 and £1,000 to contribute towards running costs.
The spaces have to commit to being open to the community for a minimum of four hours a week until March 2023.
We’re delighted to have already
supported 16 organisations, with grants totalling £13,220, but we still have funding available to help create more Warm Spaces. I would encourage any community groups or charities who are considering opening as a Warm Space to get in touch.
Residents can find a full list of warm spaces across the New Forest here: facebook.com/ newforestgov.
Ryan Stevens Service manager for Revenues and BenefitsWe were delighted with the article in the New Stour & Avon magazine. Thank you. We are so pleased to tell you that our concert raised £1,000 for the charity, Mosaic, and our grand total is now £4,750. The other thing I’d like to mention to you is that in 2023 the choir
celebrates its 10th anniversary. We will be performing in Wimborne Minster on June 3. In the meantime, may I take this opportunity in thanking you again for your support over the years and wish you and all your readers a very Happy New Year.
Sheila Dursley Vivamente Voices
Dorset could see a whole slew of additional 20mph zones spring up, thanks to a new move by Dorset Council to consider applications over the coming months.
The authority’s Road Safety Team will work with town and parish councils to complete an assessment once an application is submitted, with each application being assessed against a set of requirements. Schemes deemed to be high priority would be funded although town and parish councils will have the opportunity to self-fund
lower priority schemes. However, to secure the limits, the council warns that schemes must offer the maximum benefit for the affected communities. This includes quality of life, healthier lifestyles, sustainability and environmental benefits, alongside other considerations such as reduction of collisions.
Residents interested in acquiring a 20mph limit in their area should contact their parish council and couty councillor.
More details at www.dorset council.gov.uk/w/20mph-limitsand-zones.
A bridleway in East Dorset has been temporarily closed to allow emergency repairs to a bridge.
The temporary closure order affects a 440-metre stretch of Bridleway 13 from the Solar Farm area near Verwood going towards Moors Valley Country Park.
The notice had lasted for 21
days from December 6, 2022. However, said Dorset Council, it is anticipated the notice will be superseded to a six-month order to allow for the repairs.
The council says there is no alternative route deemed suitable for equestrian use.
More details are available from the Greenspaces Team on 01425 483809.
A teenager suffered a broken nose after being hit by the wing mirror of a passing lorry. Police are appealing for information after the incident, which happened at around 3.30pm on December 6 in Wimborne. Officers said the boy was standing at the pedestrian crossing on Stone Lane, near to the junction with Knobcrook Road, pictured above when he was struck in the face by the wing mirror of a passing lorry, suffering a broken nose.
A Dorset Police spokesman added it was reported the vehicle involved – described as a white, rigid-body flatbed lorry – did not stop at the scene.
PC Matt Shewbridge added: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and I would
like to speak to anyone who saw what happened.
“I would also urge anyone who was driving in the area to check any dashcam footage to see if they have captured anything that might help our investigation.
“Finally, I understand several members of the public came to the aid of the injured boy following the collision.
“I would like to speak to these people as they may have information that will assist us.”
Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via dorset.police.uk/contact, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55220197149.
Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
In wishing all your readers the Season’s Greetings, reflections upon 2022 with all its joys and sorrows are unavoidable.
The joy of the Platinum Jubilee in June and the sorrow of Her Majesty’s death in September were remembered when His Majesty King Charles III came to Parliament just before Christmas to inaugurate the ornamental lamps on either side of the steps to the Jubilee Fountain in New Palace Yard. The lamps are the gift from MPs and Peers for the Platinum Jubilee.
His Majesty also unveiled the plaque in Westminster Hall marking where his mother Lay in State.
n All those who use the busy A31 at St Leonards should be alerted to the potential impact on congestion and safety of the proposed Brocks Pine Surf Reef development.
The planning application for a massive artificial wave park,
south side of the Woolsbridge roundabout, was made over a year ago but comments from statutory consultees, including Highways England, are still awaited.
The proposed project on South East Dorset Green Belt land is both a major threat to the open character of the area and to the amenity of local residents. As the surf reef is dependent upon removing current
facilities from the Avon Heath Country Park including the visitor centre, nursery, café and car park, there is a question as to why Dorset Council, which owns those facilities, is indulging the project.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Dorset Council with the developer, W H White Limited, in July 2021.
It states that Dorset Council is happy for the developer ‘to prepare and submit an outline planning application and reserved matters encompassing the Council’s land’.
Dorset Council commits itself ‘not to oppose any planning application to support Option 3 of the Vision Document’ and to assist ‘in gathering survey information and other relevant information’.
The parties ‘agree to work together in a positive, open and transparent manner pursuant to optimising the public benefits of the scheme,
whilst respecting that this is a commercial venture’.
The Council further agrees that ‘appropriate Dorset Council Officer time is afforded to this project; with a monthly progress meeting’.
Unfortunately, Parish Councillors and local residents, whom I met on a cold December morning in the car park of the Country Park, feel very much in the dark as to what is happening and are worried about the blight caused by indecision.
Although the Council apparently began its dialogue with the developer in autumn 2020, there does not appear to have been any consultation carried out by Dorset Council with local residents prior to the Memorandum of Understanding being signed to ascertain whether those local residents support the project in principle.
With all best wishes for 2023.
For decades, many voters and pollsters have written off rural Dorset as being of any political interest due to its habit of consistently returning the same party to Parliament.
As I read the letters page of this publication, do I detect that the blue wall might be crumbling here too?
Indeed, I can’t help but wonder sometimes, reading the wittering of local Tory MPs, whether they’ve given up.
Are they eyeing the next life raft to a job in a right-wing thing tank, or the Campaign for Rural England?
Particularly common from them at this time of year is the veneration of charities that help families put food on the table at Christmas.
Whilst philanthropy is laudable, millions in the UK shouldn’t be reliant on a patchwork of charities to mop up after the Conservative’s
failure to feed the country. There are different, intelligent choices available.
More than 800,000 children in the UK are living in poverty but are not eligible for free school meals because, cruelly, the threshold for qualification has not increased with inflation.
PWC calculated that extending meals to them would generate £1.71 in core economic benefit for every £1 invested –higher than for an increase in Universal Credit.
And extending free school meals into the holidays would take the fear out of Christmas for families.
I know what Conservatives will say – it’s not the duty of the state to feed people.
I agree. The state should be fostering an economy that works for its citizens, providing sufficiently well-paid, secure jobs so that people can feed themselves.
But the Tories have failed to do that. So here we are. For children in poverty, either the state feeds them, or it forces them to food banks like the one in Sturminster Newton - run by a Tory councillor! Truly, this is the Conservative circular economy.
And what of the Lib-Dems?
We saw their new columnist last issue brazenly attempt to take credit for the creation of the welfare state.
Deary me. What historical revisionism. They had 12 MPs when Labour created the welfare state in the 1945 government.
Ms Slade brushes over the more recent fact that her LibDem party voted through round upon round of austerity as part of the 2010-2015 Coalition government, the scars of which are still felt today. Dorset doesn’t forget.
I choose to look forward to a brighter future next year.
One where – let us dream for a second – the Tories give in to public pressure and call for an election.
One which brings in a Labour government with local Labour MPs that don’t leave it to Children in Need to support children in need.
This time last year we were optimistic that we had seen the end of Covid-19 and normality was returning. There was a sense the economy would bounce back and although there had been early stories about Downing Street parties during lockdown restrictions we could not have known where it would all lead. The New Year is usually a time to look fondly back and to consider the future but with the triple threat of war on our continent, an energy/ cost of living crisis and the very real impact of the climate emergency it’s a bit different.
I have been talking to residents throughout Mid Dorset and North Poole for months and asking how they feel about climate change. Most say that they do not feel the Government is doing enough, and some shared their lifestyle changes to consider the environment. Too many, though, say they have not done anything beyond
recycling and some suggested that acting was pointless when more polluting nations have not committed to net zero by 2050. The bizarre decision to develop a coal (coke) mine in Cumbria has further complicated the picture. The suggestion that it wasn’t a problem because the fossil fuel would be exported elsewhere is not only irresponsible but incredibly bad business. As the former Lib Dem leader and Cumbrian MP said ‘its like investing in a Betamax factory’ – something only those of you as old as me would understand!
So, is it worth doing the right thing for the environment whilst the Government and other nations get the big things wrong?
Of course it is. The word society comes from the Latin socius meaning ‘comrade or ally’ and suggests a way of living that considers other people. While some of the bigger changes require capital investment, lots of the lifestyle
and society changes which benefit the climate will also help the cost-of-living crisis. In fact, many hark back to a simpler day when our grandparents lived with less stuff and a ‘make do and mend’ attitude. Food is a great example. As a child, we only had satsumas as a Christmas treat and strawberries in the summer and weekend walks would lead to us making blackberry and
apple crumble in the autumn. I may be remembering with rose-coloured glasses, but I wonder if we appreciated the food more, through having to wait for the season. Reducing food miles, eating seasonally, and growing some of our own has a triple benefit – reducing the environmental impact, saving money, and improving wellbeing and mental health.
This seems simple, and I am not advocating giving up all the lovely food we have discovered from around the world. But as a New Year’s Resolution it’s perfect.
Whatever changes you make for 2023 don’t set yourself up to fail. Take small steps and once embedded in your life add another one and by this time next year your carbon footprint and your bills should have reduced and your connection with nature increased. Happy New Year!
A building converted into a care home in the 1970s could soon return to being a family residence - with the same family that has run it for decades.
Stoneleigh House, pictured right, was purchased by the Edbrooke family in 1974 and converted into a care home during the following years.
The family continued to live in property alongside the care home for decades. It is currently owned by the daughter of the Edbrookes - who was just 11 when her parents bought the house, on Rowlands Hill - who wishes to retire and bring the building back into use solely as a home.
A planning application has been submitted to Dorset Council to change the use of the building back to a private dwelling.
The planning application, submitted by Martin Hanham town planning consultant, said: “Once converted, the Edbrooke family had bedrooms in the attic, shared use of the kitchen, and kept some of the principle rooms on the ground floor for family use.
“My client continued to live with her parents at Stoneleigh House until 1986, by which time she had completed her nurse training. “After a short spell abroad, of about a year, my client returned to Stoneleigh House.”
The application explains how, after getting married, the current owner lived at the property with her husband, where they
raised their three children.
In 1996, she bought the property from her parents, the applications says.
“The current situation is that my client still lives at Stoneleigh House with her new husband,” it said.
However, despite currently having seven residents and employing 14 part-time staff, she wishes to retire the business as it would prove difficult for a new operator to take on.
The application explained: “The matter is now compounded by the energy crisis and the fact the builkding is old and therefore not energy efficient.
“A new owner would have to re-register the home and would have to meet current
standards, regulations and modern requirements.
“However, the building was built circa the 1860s and the very nature of the building means that it could not meet the current required standards and regulations.
“Finally, my client wishes to retire from the business and return Stoneleigh House to the beautiful private dwelling it once was.”
The plans are now out for consultation until January 22, before being considered by Dorset Council planners.
For more details, and to comment on the scheme, log on to dorsetcouncil.gov.uk and search for application reference P/ FUL/2022/07704.
A watercolour drawing of children out walking in late summer is one of a collection of pictures in the Charterhouse two-day January 5 and 6 auctions. “With having been so cold recently I found myself almost transfixed on this picture with its late summer warm evening.” saidd Richard Bromell of Charterhouse. “I’ve always had huge admiration for artists as I struggle to even draw stick men properly!”
The watercolour, painted by Benjamin Signmund, depicts two young girls walking home with one carrying a wooden hay rake, whilst a young boy, probably their brother, stops to pick some berries.
The watercolour is one of several pictures from a Dorset collection.
Estimated at £500-£1,000 it is part of the first Charterhouse auction of 2023 on Thursday and Friday, January 5 and 6. Viewing for the auction is from Tuesday, January 3,with the catalogue available on charterhouse-auction.com. Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for their programme of auctions including silver, jewellery & watches in February, classic cars in March and also classic motorbikes in March. The team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset are available for help and valuation on 01935 812277 or via info@charterhouseauction.com
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We have just come back from a holiday to Jordan.
It was wonderful! Petra was amazing, although a very long walk... I don’t think I have done 15,000 steps in one day before!! We did cheat on the way back and bought a golf buggy ride. (I have got sciatica and only managed the walk with a knee brace, gel and painkillers!)
We also swam in the Dead Sea, which is the weirdest feeling in the world. You have to lie on your back, I tried to turn onto my front and had to be rescued by the life guard! You can’t put your feet down and have to use a rope to stand up. Its like sinking into marsh mellows, not that I have ever done that!
We also went to Wadi Rum, which is the desert where they filmed Laurence Of Arabia, several sci fi films, and celebrity SAS. We impressed the guide by telling him that T E Laurence was killed and buried in Dorset and that he regularly used to ride his motor bike through Wimborne!
I must confess to having a secret crush on Foxy, from Celebrity SAS and hoped that he would come and take me away on a camel!! (In my dreams and his nightmares!) Anyway, we stayed one night and they prepared us a ‘Bedouin’ Feast, which is
where we got the inspiration for this meal. They heat up stones until they are red hot then wrap lamb and chicken up next to them and bury them in the ground and leave them for as long as possible. They dig it up and serve it with roasted veg. When we tasted the lamb, it just melted in our mouths.
Having just had a new patio laid, we couldn’t dig a hole in the ground, so we used the slow cooker. The meat just fell off the bone and tasted really good. We had enough left to make wraps the next day.
Ingredients:
Leg of Lamb (or half a leg)
Potatoes
Onions Carrots Swede Rosemary Garlic Stock Seasoning Method: This is a bit of a hit and miss recipe! It’s one that we made up!
Sear the lamb in a frying pan
Make small holes in the meat and stuff with rosemary and garlic Place in slow cooker
Prepare and chunk the vegetables, add to the slow cooker
Add as much stock as is needed to half cover the joint Season
Cook on high for about an hour, then turn down to low for several hours until the potatoes are cooked and the meat falls away from the bone. Serve in a bowl.
It was very interesting listening to our NFU president Minette Batters’ speech at the Dorset NFU AGM.
She spoke so informatively on everything that is at the heart of British agriculture and all the hot topics that are affecting us farmers.
As you can imagine, eggs were at the top, the lack of them and the danger of the cheap imported eggs with the high risk of salmonella.
This is a real danger with the lack of border checks which means there is no way of tracking where the eggs are from if a problem occurs.
A lot of imported food that enters the UK is packaged here, and then stamped with the Union flag, this is so misleading to the shopper.
In the UK over 90% of eggs are now produced under the Red Lion scheme.
To get this stamp, hens have to be vaccinated against salmonella and have a ‘passport’ meaning all eggs are fully
traceable.
We have the highest standards surrounding food safety and the imported eggs threaten your health and safety.
Salmonella is highly dangerous especially for young children, pregnant women and the elderly.
The good news is that because the egg farmers have been telling their stories on social media (and what a power that is), the pressure has mounted on retailers over the unfair egg prices and the supermarket giants have had to back down to the backlash from the farmers.
I’m so pleased to see the farmers fighting back, standing up and finally being heard. Minette discussed the trade deals that went through with Australia, how unfair it is for British farmers.
Yet again there was no one fighting our corner up there in government, although the
India trade deal has been put on the back burner for the time being (thank goodness).
It was very obvious that Minette was pulling her hair out with our Government; she is on her fourth Prime Minister since taking office, but she is doing a great job at fighting our British farming battle on the front line.
She is trying to make our political leaders realise we need to grow our exports and make this country strong again on food production.
Minette is a farmer and mother as well as leading the NFU and being the voice of the farmers and, my goodness, it’s a tough job that she is doing.
Well done Minette!
Barbara Cossins
Love Local Trust Local
A very Happy New year to all, the Salamander Team hope you enjoyed the Christmas festivities and food. What follows are some ideas to help make January eating healthy but also enjoyable and definitely to help banish those mid-winter blues. Part of our inspiration came from our evening food walk in December when we visited a number of Wimborne’s impressive artisan food stores and enjoyed further food and drink tasting and guests at Salamander too.
Enjoy tasting local food and drink in Wimborne!
Megan at Chocobake welcomed us all with tasty gingerbread and delicious hot chocolate. At Fluffetts we all learned about the challenges of being an egg farmer and we reflected on how a few eggs at around 15p each paired with vegetables like mushrooms, peppers, onions, spinach and cheese make tasty omelettes or even a frittata.
Simon at East Street Deli offered samples of the tastiest stilton and a gorgeous cheddar to take away. Back at Salamander we used Birmingham family based business Spice Kitchen spices
to make both wine and apple juice based mulled drinks. Ideal for dry or not dry January. And concluded with tasting local Minster gin.
Cooking fish is easy and delicious
Our guests were John and Sally Bell plus Mike from Bells Fisheries where in addition to sampling and learning about the skills and techniques involving in producing both hot and cold smoked salmon we talked about simple ways to make really tasty fish dishes.
John shared his favourite way of cooking fillets of fish by topping the fillet with bread crumbs or panko bread crumbs and simply baking in the oven for around 15 minutes. This reminded me of my favourite oven baked version of fish and chips where you simply spread mayonnaise or aioli on the fillet, top with your favourite bread crumbs (sourdough are good) and put in the oven with potatoes or sweet potato wedges sprinkled with oil and sea salt. Ready and delicious in about 20 minutes.
Dorset care home chef Lorna Parsons had a taste of triumph when she was crowned Chef of the Year at the National Care Awards 2022.
Lorna, 39, who started working for Colten Care in 1998 as a part-time waitress at just 14, works at their Bourne View home in Poole and in 2002 became the company’s first apprentice chef.
“My heart was beating so hard in my chest as the presenter read out the nominees,” she says.
“Then when they announced I had won it was just an absolutely fantastic feeling! “I was with Colten Care’s hotel services manager Fergus Davitt, who gave me my job here 25 years ago and I was just thrilled to do it for him and everyone at Colten who have been a huge support to me and my career.”
Fergus said that the award was: ‘richlydeserved’ and added, ‘Lorna shows immense dedication in all she does every day, I am so proud of her.
“I know she’ll be anxious to show the trophy off to the residents and is planning to put it on display in our reception at Bourne View so everyone can enjoy it. That’s the kind of person she is.”
The National Care Awards, founded almost 25 years ago, are organised by social care publication Caring Times Magazine and celebrate the best people in the long-term care sector, highlighting excellence and rewarding those who work tirelessly to provide outstanding care.
Elaine Farrer, Colten Care’s chief operating officer, said: “The whole company is immensely proud of Lorna, and I felt privileged to be there, to see her win and
share her joy.
“I know her residents, who adore her as a person, as well as their chef, are also thrilled with her success.”
Here’s one of award-winning Lorna’s tasty recipes you can try
Spicy Chicken Burger with Slaw
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning ¾ tsp crushed chillies 1½ tbsp olive oil 4 brioche buns (or other white buns), halved 1 Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
For the slaw
1 large (around 100g) carrot, grated 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander ½ red onion, finely sliced 50g low-fat Greek-style yogurt 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Method
Put the chicken breasts between two pieces of clingfilm or non-stick baking paper. Bash with a rolling pin until 1.5cm thick. Put the flattened chicken breasts in a large bowl and add the garlic, Cajun seasoning, crushed chillies and olive oil.
Stir to coat the chicken, cover and leave to marinate for 10 mins.
Meanwhile, make the slaw. Combine the carrot, coriander and red onion with the yogurt and Dijon mustard in a bowl. Season well and mix until fully combined. Set aside until ready to serve.
Put a griddle or a large frying pan over a high heat.
Add the chicken breasts, in batches, and griddle on each side for 4-5 mins, until the
Top, Lorna
chicken is cooked through.
Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat to medium.
Toast the brioche buns, cut-side down, on the griddle pan for 1-2 mins.
To assemble the burger, place a few lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each bun, top with a few tomato slices, a spicy chicken breast and a spoonful of carrot slaw.
Sandwich with the top half of the bun.
Dementia can affect all aspects of a person’s life, as well as those around them.
If you have been diagnosed with dementia, it’s important to remember that:
You’re still you, even though you have problems with memory, concentration and planning
Everyone experiences dementia differently
Focusing on the things you can still do and enjoy will help you to stay positive With the right help and support when you need it, many people can, and do, live well with dementia for several years.
Keeping in touch with people and engaging in social activities, such as going to the theatre or cinema, or being part of a walking group or choir, is good for your confidence and mental wellbeing.
If you have someone who helps care for you, an active social life is good for them, too.
Many communities are now dementiafriendly. For example, cinemas put on dementia-friendly screenings of the latest films, and leisure centres run dementiafriendly swimming sessions as well as other activities.
It’s a good idea to join a local dementiafriendly group, perhaps at a memory café (a ‘dementia-friendly’ café) or community centre. You can share experiences and use tips from others who are living with dementia.
When you’re ready, it’s best to tell others
about your diagnosis. It’s also good to tell them what you may have trouble with, such as following a conversation or remembering what was said.
You may find some people treat you differently than they did before. This may be because they don’t understand what dementia is or want to help but don’t know how.
Try to explain what your diagnosis means and the ways in which they can help and support you.
For example, if you’re no longer able to drive, they could take you to a weekly activity.
You may also find that you lose touch with some people. This may be because you no longer do the activities together that you used to do, or you find it harder to stay in touch.
This can be difficult to accept. But you can meet new people through activity and support groups. Focus on the people who are there for you.
You’re still you, even though you have problems with memory, concentration and planning
Care South is proud to have been awarded the National Top 20 Large Care Home Group 2022 by carehome.co.uk as voted for by residents, families and friends.
At Care South we understand that looking for a care home can be a difficult and daunting process, but the team at St Ives House Country House Care are well placed to help create a home for your loved one.
Whether residents need a little assistance or full-time care, St Ives House residential and dementia care prides itself on doing everything possible to enhance residents’ quality of life.
The team strives to ensure everyone can continue doing what they love, whether that’s coffee with friends or enjoying activities with visiting loved ones.
Situated near Ringwood, St Ives House has 60 welcoming and comfortable, fully furnished rooms. The charmingly furnished communal areas, including spacious lounges, themed sitting areas, balconies and beautifully landscaped courtyard and garden areas, are perfect
for relaxing with a cup of tea and a slice of cake or socialising with friends and loved ones. Residents also have full use of the on-site café, hair salon, and wellstocked library.
Recreational activities at St Ives House are designed to help residents relax and make friends, and range from baking and arts and crafts to visits from entertainers and day trips out to local points of interest and attractions. Residents can be as involved as they wish, and the activities team work hard to cater for residents’ recreational preferences.
We are passionate about providing
high-quality food and cater for all dietary requirements and meal preferences. Menus are expertly crafted by the talented in-house chefs who prepare all the delicious meals onsite.
St Ives House care home offers residential, respite and dementia care in a safe, home-from-home environment. Care South is a not-for-profit charity and leading provider of residential and home care across the south of England. Care South is proud to have been awarded the National Top 20 Large Care Home Group 2022 by carehome.co.uk as voted for by residents, families and friends.
The Leonardo Trust is an independent charity founded in 2001 by a former carer to help & support carers throughout Dorset. Since the charity was formed, we have helped many thousands of carers in a multitude of ways. What we do: Grants for individual carers and carers groups, our own
holiday home, respite breaks, counselling service, telephone groups, alert lines, information booklets as well as information & advice.
Oakley Friends are a volunteer-based group of Carers and ex Carers caring for someone with Dementia. Based in East Dorset, our aim is to provide support and
helpful advice to Carers to enable them to cope with the difficult tasks ahead of them. The Group meets on the last Wednesday of each month at: The Canford Magna Centre in Oakley Lane, Canford Magna, Nr Wimborne, Dorset. The meeting starts with a friendly get-together and discussions followed either with a professional speaker or just self-help advice. There is no restriction on where Carers live.
Twice a year we run a ten-week course (April and September) for Carers, covering a wide ranges of topics ranging from carer and patient well being, benefits, legal aspects and care organisations.
For further information please see our website www.leonardotrust.org Email us: info@leonardotrust.org or call us: 01202 698325
Helping People Who Care For Others
Our individual grants support any recognised unpaid carer living in Dorset. We can provide funding for respite breaks, home services and improvements, tuition fees, domestic appliances, social and leisure activities, coach trips and days out, public events and any aspect of a carer’s life deemed suitable by the Trustees.
Counselling is a chance for a carer to focus on themselves and to think about their own needs. The Leonardo Trust can fund a course of counselling to support a carers well-being.
This booklet has been written by a carer, and adapted by The Leonardo Trust and Prama Life for Dorset based carers. This booklet gives helpful tips to make your caring role a little easier.
All application forms are available to download or complete online.
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Working in partnership with Connected Living we are offering FREE installation and the first TWO MONTHS FREE for Connected Living – At Home Package. Further funding may be available from The Leonardo Trust.
A break with or without the person you care for can be just what you need to switch off. We have a holiday home sited at Freshwater Holiday Park, based in Bridport.
Our group grants support any carers groups in need of funding. This could be an existing group who require funding or a new group looking to start up a new project. For example, carers evenings, carers support groups or afternoon teas/dinners.
This is a fun new way to connect with other carers! The groups are held on the phone. Grab a cuppa and get comfy in your own home and enjoy a good natter with other carers in a similar position to yourself.
Do you care for someone living with Dementia? We run a monthly support group for carers as well as a twice-yearly Carer Information Course featuring ten top topics to help make caring easier including dementia awareness, memory assessment, continence, benefits, legal advice, aids, and adaptations.
We have availability for a number of interesting roles within our care home. We have opportunities for part time and full time care assistants and housekeeping, and full training is provided.
If you are considering a change in your career or a move within care and you have the necessary passion and enthusiasm then please come and see us.
We’d love to hear from you. And if you also enjoy singing, dancing and acting we also have our own theatre! www.burwood.care
Portfield School’s new headteacher has told how she will be driving academic attainment at the specialist autism school.
Portfield School is operated by the charity Autism Unlimited and supports autistic students from the ages of four to 19 across three sites – the main Portfield site in Parley and two sixth-form sites in Christchurch.
Gina Wagland joins Portfield School from an independent school for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs in Cornwall.
The highly-experienced educator and trained counsellor said: “I am extremely excited to be leading this unique school.
“Portfield School has an excellent trackrecord in positively supporting autistic students.
“There is huge commitment to the school from the charity as a whole and the community.
“Staff are really passionate about getting it right for the students and the children are happy and proud to be here.
“There is so much expertise here and so many therapies available to the students, from art and music to dance.
“It’s an absolute joy to be part of that.
“My priorities moving forward will be to
“I also plan to empower people more to use their knowledge and wealth of skills for the better of the school.”
She continued: “On a personal note, one of my two grown-up children was diagnosed with autism six months ago and this has only deepened my personal mission to support the success of autistic people in all ways possible.”
“We have a busy and exciting year ahead for 2023 and Gina will have lots of opportunity to shape the future of our school. I look forward to working with her.”
Pupils at St James C of E (VC) First School in Gaunt’s Common were delighted when a group of Holt Village residents visited them to present a cheque for £650 to their new headteacher, Daniel Lawford. The donation was the school’s share of
proceeds from fundraising at the vllage’s Jubilee Party on the Green event in the summer.
Daniel thanked everyone who had organised and attended the late Queen’s Platinum celebration for their generosity and told them that he was very pleased to
have the funding to use for replenishing books in the school library, which is being refurbished over the Christmas holidays. The pupils will certainly have something very exciting to return to next month and will no doubt be inspired to further develop their love of reading.
Creative residents at a Dorset care home ran their own craft stall at a church bazaar, raising funds to help young people. Seven ladies who live at Colten Care’s Brook View in West Moors spent weeks preparing for the event at the village’s St Mary’s Church.
They knitted, felted and crocheted an array of seasonal gifts such as sock snowmen and penguins.
On the day, Brook View resident Pamela Clark and young helper Meadow, the daughter of Companionship Team member Rebecca
Grimsey, ran the stall and chatted to the public. Pamela said: “We explained to people that we were raising money for our chosen charity The West Moors Youth Group. It was lovely to integrate with the public while raising money for a local cause that we knew had suffered during the pandemic, as so many did.”
Jo Vardy, another Companionship Team member, said: “Many visitors at the bazaar commented on how Christmassy, colourful and beautiful the stall looked.
“The most popular item, the first to sell out, were our woollen robins, but all the gifts were lovingly made by the residents, albeit with a little
help from the team.
“On our return home we set up a table in reception and displayed our remaining items which were snapped up before the display was even finished. “Nurses Anneka McQuirk and Sarah Ingram purchased the last of our snowmen and penguins
along with other items. “Sarah laughed when we explained she now owned a ‘waddle’, the collective name for a group of penguins on dry land. A great day was had by all.”
While total funds raised remain to be counted, residents were
pleased with their immediate tally of £70 on the day.
Vicar Andy Muckle said: “We
thank all the residents at Brook View who participated in this year’s bazaar.”
What a year it has been for Footprints Foster Care! Celebrating the 10th year of service to foster carers, young people, and children in the local Bournemouth and Dorset area. In fact, since the agency started in 2012 a total of 164 children have been looked after by Footprints Carers.
What an achievement – children increasing school attendance, joining Scout clubs, gaining GCSEs, full time and part time work, all things that may not have been possible without dedicated carers.
It is a proud moment to see a child go on to achieve in school and outside of school.
How about starting the New Year with something new and getting in touch with Footprints?
There is a growing need for Foster Carers to continue providing care to those children and young people in need, so if
you have a spare bedroom and a kind heart, Footprints would love to hear from you this coming year.
For the year 2023, we continue with the aim of providing the best service for carers and those in care taking steps above and beyond.
Get in touch with our friendly team to find out some more information and transform your 2023!
The health benefits from getting out in daylight hours during the winter months are well documented and, since walking’s an ideal form of exercise for all ages and fitness levels, it makes sense to combine the two.
Walking can also improve your immune system, reduce blood pressure and anxiety and lift your mood.
Good news, then, that get people outside and strolling, a guided walk led by knowledgeable, friendly volunteers will be leaving from the Visitor Centre at Avon Heath Country Park every Tuesday at 2pm. Even better, it is free.
Choose from a 30-minute or one-hour guided walk and enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by the mood enhancing sights and sounds of nature.
The trails are along gravel, hard dirt or sandy tracks so your walking boots won’t get covered in mud and you can grab a hot drink at the on-site café with your fellow walkers afterwards.
Avon Heath Country Park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest as it is home to all six of the UK’s native reptile species and rare or endangered plant life.
It’s cared for by a team of Rangers, all keen to share its beauty with visitors.
So get your walking boots on and walk your way to fitness new year Be sure to arrive a little before 2pm to check in at the Visitor Centre reception and meet the team.
For more information call the Visitor Centre on 01425 478082 (seven days a week, 10am to 4pm).
Okay, so maybe not as many of us are now working at home, but sitting at a desk is still a reality for most of us!
This article is to show some different ways to help reset your posture, stretch your neck, and prevent pain and poor form!
Sit to the back of your seat
While sitting on your chair, push your bum to the back of the seat and lean back into the chair.
You should feel a gap between your lower back and the chair. Keep your chest pushed out and your eyes level. This is the perfect posture and it can be achieved in most chairs!
Stretch your neck
Put your left ear to your left shoulder - then with your left hand reach over your head to the right side of your head and pull down towards your left shoulder to increase the stretch.
This may feel a little uncomfortable but shouldn’t feel painful. Hold for 30 seconds then do the other side. Repeat every hour you are working.
Take toilet breaks!
There are two healthy parts to this -
drinking lots of water and needing to then get up regularly from the desk for toilet breaks.
We all know the ‘minimum of two litres of water rule’ but really we should be reaching for three to four litres a day!
Drinking this amount means all that water needs to go somewhere, which means you should be getting up every one or two hours for a toilet break.
If you don’t fancy drinking that much, then make sure you stand up and stretch every hour, and set an alarm so it reminds you to do so.
Check your screen!
Seems like an obvious one but remember to check your screen’s height - ideally the
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middle of the computer should be eye level - normally it’s a lot higher than you think. If you have a laptop then invest in a laptop stand that is adjustable, this way you can make sure to keep good posture even when working at home.
Okay, not all of us can afford proper desk chairs, they are expensive.
However, there are alternative chairs such as saddle chairs or even lumbar supports that you can fit to your normal chair, which are much cheaper but still effective. Give all of the above a go and hopefully you’ll find not only do you sit better, but you experience less pain and with better posture!
If you’re still struggling then invest in chiropractic care.
Chiropractic and sports massage are very effective on helping improve posture, reduce things like neck pain, headaches, and lower back pain, and prescribing exercises to help strengthen and maintain your posture.
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A Lewis-Manning Hospice Care patient has received a wonderful letter from King Charles III’s office recognising his amazing achievements and contributions to the success of the Scond World War.
Gordon Forsey was an engineer modifying parts of guns and tanks which helped to defeat German tanks.
He used to work 17-hour days and was very dedicated.
Gordon was presented the letter by Lewis-Manning’s volunteer driver, John Reid, who came dressed for the occasion in his RAF uniform and said a few words about Gordon, his life and his wonderful accomplishments to all staff and patients present, as well as Gordon’s son.
The occasion was very moving and John said: “I’m thrilled and honoured to have presented
Gordon with his framed letter, I knew it would mean a lot to him.
“I have been Gordon’s driver to and from the hospice for a while now and had the pleasure of hearing the incredible stories he has to tell.
“They’re absolutely fascinating! It was great to see he’s finally received some recognition for his extensive work during the Second World War; he really is a wonderful man.”
Gordon’s son, Alan Forsey, added: “Thank you to Lewis-Manning for putting on this get-together to celebrate my Dad.
“It was wonderful to see him receive his framed letter and enjoy tea and cakes with him and the rest of the day hospice patients. “I know Lewis-Manning and its wonderful nurses mean a lot to him and this just made it even more special. So, thank you again.”
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January jobs
2023 is just round the corner, and with the start of the new year comes fresh ideas, fresh plans, and timely reflection on our goals and achievements. It can also be a long month for many, especially those who suffer from SAD, or struggle with the colder, darker months in general.
Fortunately, if you wrap up warm and dry (ski trousers and a decent coat are my winter uniform, and they work!) you can still get some fresh air and tackle a few timely tasks in the garden.
I always find my mood improves with getting some fresh air and seeing nature, and it’s free!
Treat woodwork
January is a great time to treat those fences (and make running repairs to any that are being battered by any winter winds we are having!), and sheds, if it’s not too wet or too cold. Generally you are good to go if the temp is above 5C. Doing this sometimes lengthy job now, when there are less jobs in general is great prep, and it will also be easier because plants are dormant and there are the least amount of leaves and stems to manoeuvre around!
Prune apple and pear trees
Maintaining a good structure with apple and pear trees is essential to keep the trees fruiting voraciously, and disease free.
It’s a very satisfying job, and you needn’t be daunted if you follow some basic tips. First, remove the three d’s – dead, damaged and diseased branches. Then remember what you are aiming for - to take out a bit of old wood each winter, to stimulate new.
Wood that fruits best is between one and four years old, so pruning allows the new wood
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space and energy to grow and fruit.
You are also aiming to create an open centre to your tree. This allows more light into the canopy to ripen the shoots and fruit.
Equally, a more open tree with improved air movement discourages diseases. You only want to remove between 10-20% of the tree, much more encourages the tree to put on vigorous and nonproductive growth.
If you need to renovate an overgrown tree, this is best done over several years for this reason.
Towards the end of the month we will start to see signs of spring, and the first snowdrops of the year will be out.
In fact some of the earliest snowdrops such as G. ‘Potters Prelude’ and G. ‘Barnes’, have usually emerged in December. Our local National Trust property, Kingston Lacy, is famous for them, and a trip
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there is well worth it if you can. But, as a native plant, snowdrops can be found in many woods and forests, so why not get out and do some forest bathing to soothe and stimulate the soul!
Sharpen and clean tools When the weather is bad, head to the garage or shed and give those tools a thorough MOT, ready for a new year of hard work. Clean, sharpen and oil tools to
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keep them in great condition and doing as much work for you as possible.
Plant bare root fruit and trees If the ground is not waterlogged or frozen solid (a little bit of frost is fine, but you would be ill advised to plant in the recent cold snap we had), get planting any trees and fruit you would like as bare-rooted stock. Hedging is also brilliantly cost effective to plant as bare root. Plants will not need watering. Bare root trees, hedging and fruit can be purchased from some local nurseries, and online.
An added bonus is that planting trees keeps you nice and warm! I wish you a very Happy New Year, and a prosperous and healthy 2023.
Words and pics by JO GREEN, a former allotmenteer, forager, amateur herbalist, pickler and jam maker who squeezed her allotment greenery into her tiny garden
Here we are with 365 days in front of us. Imagine having a house with 365 rooms? Such houses do exist and are called Calendar houses for obvious reasons!
The Earl of Dorset, Thomas Sackville (1567 to 1604) had Knowle House in Kent converted into a calendar house with 365 rooms , 7 courtyards and 52 staircases to represent the number of days in a year , days in a week and weeks in a year.
Many people were fascinated by horology, mathematics and symbolism, so to design one’s house by numerical principles was quite a talking point. Thomas Sackville was a freemason and that probably stimulated his love of architecture and symbolism as any Dan Brown reader will agree!
However, as the Earl of Dorset was not actually in Dorset very much he is a lame claim to fame.
The nearest one I can find is Avon Tyrell House near Christchurch in the New Forest. Built in 1891 by WR Lethaby an arts and crafts architect, it has 365 windows, 52 rooms and 12 chimneys!
Even though this house was built nearly 200 after Knowle house, you don’t have to look far to see another esoteric strand in the mix. W R Lethabys’ most famous book is called, ‘Architecture , mysticism and myth’.
Instead of making a list of New Year resolutions this year I am just going to do a layout plan for my dream Calendar mansion – much more fun!
What to do with all the waste generated by Christmas? Even if you try to be economical with the items you buy there are still a lot of items that are left over and cannot go in your kerbside recycling.
That is where Wimborne Win on Waste can help. We are running a session on January 7, (note this is the first Saturday rather than our regular slot on the second Saturday of the month).
Come and find us at the Methodist Church Hall in King’s Street. Check our list for items we can take and the great thing is these will raise money for the good causes we support so it really is a win win. Don’t worry if you miss us there are other Win on Waste session around the area. Merley on January 7, Corfe Mullen on 21st.
Check the website for details
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Donation day: Saturday, January 7, 2023, 10.30am-noon
Wimborne Methodist Church. Please note: The church is unable to take items in advance. If you wish to, please wear a mask and use the sanitiser. Only items listed below can be taken. Please have your donations pre-sorted.
Milk bottle tops – plastic only (Priest’s House Museum)
Plastic Bottle Tops (project Planet, Oly Rush
Biscuit wrappers – not other wrappers (Win on Waste)
Confectionery wrappers – all brands empty (Win on Waste) Make-up containers – (Win on Waste)
Printer ink cartridges – not toners (Win on Waste)
Pringle tubes – squashed flat (Win on Waste)
Empty/broken pens, felt tips, highlighters, mechanical
Tiffany Fleming is a volunteer at High Mead Farm in Longham, Ferndown. High Mead Farm is a working farm run to promote the benefits of engaging with animals, soil, and nature. They ‘create purposeful roles for our cofarmers, young people and adults alike, to help bring about a sense of wellbeing and self-worth that many have never experienced before’.
I can barely believe that the end of 2022 is upon us. What a truly amazing year it has been. It’s seen much change and achievement, yet the essential and unique fabric of the Farm remains very much intact.
The final few weeks of the year have been super busy. The last Farm Quiz of 2022 provided us with an evening of fun and facts, and the opportunity to raise funds for the next project... materials to build a Tardisstyle book and CD/DVD/Book exchange, which will move around the Farm just like the real Tardis! Thank you to all who purchased tickets to attend; it was a sell-out success.
The Quiz was closely followed by the last Open Day of the year – an invitation to visit High Mead and see just what it is that keeps us all coming back.
Then there was Christmas Week, where all the work gets done before noon, leaving the afternoons free for jazzy
jumpers, carols, cake and as much Christmas cheer as can be mustered. It is easy to underestimate just how much work goes into ensuring these events not only take place but appear to do so effortlessly. However, the highlight of these past few weeks for me was High Mead’s participation in Wimborne’s annual Save The Children parade. Full marks to all those who took part. So good were the costumes, it was very hard to identify who was who, but I did clock Steve as a cow, an image that will stay with me for many a long march! The much-loved parade, a local event that has been held annually for more than 30 years, is one of those occasions that only takes place due to the sheer tenacity of the organisers, as every year the obligations become increasingly onerous. Thank goodness there is still so much goodwill in the area, as Christmas would not be quite
the same without a seasonal tractor or three in town (shout out to the East Dorset Tractor Pack!).
In true Farm fashion, whilst we have not yet quite signed off for the year, our thoughts have already turned to 2023
and the ambitious plans we have in place – full wheelchair access around the site, the acquisition and fit-out of two new kitchenettes, expansion of our popular Farm Shop offerings and, most exciting of all, a collaboration with Kieron
of JK House Training Centre, offering personal training and stroke rehabilitation.
This year we focused on freshly-grown produce and home-grown healthy eating. In 2023 we will be very much looking foward to greater accessibility, greater flexibility, and improved fitness. That includes our four-legged Farm friends too, who have already been enjoying their regular walks out.
With so much to look forward to, it is hard not to wish the last few weeks of the year away so we can make a proper start on our plans.
However, there were two final things to do before we close the Farm for the festivities. A quick letter to Santa, with our wishlist attached, and a sincere and heartfelt thank-you to all our supporters this year.
Happy New Year.
Look halfway up the sky to the east at this time of year on a cloud-free night, and preferably when the Moon is not around, and you will see the W-shaped constellation of Cassiopeia.
The five main stars of this pattern represent a legendary queen of Ethiopia cast into the sky by the gods to punish her for her vanity. Below the W is a line of relatively bright stars: her daughter Princess Andromeda.
Can you see, from a dark place, a faint blur of light beneath the right-hand V of the W? Binoculars will help. This is the Andromeda Galaxy, immensely farther away than the Milky Way stars we see in the night sky. A giant spiral system of possibly a trillion stars, its light has taken over two million years to reach our eyes. Our local group of galaxies has about 50 members, and you may have heard that the Andromeda Spiral is coming towards us. The good news is that it won’t be encountering the Milky Way for another three billion years. Starry skies!
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Thanks to the kindness of others, almost 200 excited youngsters from Bethany School in Boscombe followed the Yellow Brick Road to Ferndown’s Barrington Theatre to see The Wizard Of Oz.
The panto adventure was organised by the Wessex branch of Variety, the Children’s Charity.
What a fantastic show it was. The children, aged from seven to nine, were enchanted by the story, booing and hissing when the wicked witch came on stage and cheering with delight each time Glinda the Good appeared. There were classic sketches, great songs, a touch of magic and some skillful acrobatics.
And, of course, there was Toto the dog, played by Bumble, a delightful and well-behaved Puggle.
Frances Cornelius, chairman of Variety Wessex, thanked everyone who contributed to the theatre visit, saying:
“The children had an amazing experience. So many people’s Christmas traditions include a pantomime but this is far too costly for many families now.
Coaches for always taking the children safely to and from events and Judy, Lorraine and Jenny for being there to represent Variety and make everything run smoothly.
Elisabeth Rawson Jones pastoral lead at Bethany said: “The cast were amazing. It is a classic story but new to many of our pupils who really enjoyed their visit.
“What fun to see Krazy Kev as the scarecrow!
“He is a favourite with us all. Thank you Frances and Variety for funding this opportunitywe are so grateful that through 2022 you have organised so many days for our children.
“It makes a huge difference, giving them memories to treasure.
“But the biggest thank you must be for the cast and production team who put together such an amazing show. It was absolutely fantastic.”
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“Thank you Shan and the Bournemouth Boys Club for funding for children who would otherwise miss out.”
She also thanked Laguna
There was heart-warming festive fun at the Barrington Arts Centre over the Christmas period.
Families saw the beloved Dorothy as she ventured over the rainbow following the Yellow Brick Road and gaining new friends along the way including a silly Scarecrow, heartless Tinman and a cowardly Lion.
Starring the ever-popular and incredibly silly local entertainer ‘Krazy Kev’ as the Scarecrow
Britain’s Got Talent finalists and Amanda Holden’s Golden Buzzer Act - Sammy as the Wicked Witch and Honey as Glinda the Good Witch.
Pantomime legend Lucy Rose Rollason starred as the beloved Dorothy with BBC’s All Together Now’s Steven Yallop as the Tinman.
Theo Bazeley-Smith played the lovable but cowardly Lion and Samuel Wolstenholme was the Wizard. They were backed by the fabulous junior dancers of AK academy of dance.
For those who like to get ahead and get organised, Poole’s Lighthouse theatre has released an early-bird opportunity to book a number of the shows which it will feature in 2023.
On Saturday, June 24, the Sherling Studio plays host to the musical; Anne Boleyn, Wolf at the Door.
Thursday, October 19, sees actor Miriam Margolyes appearing in her one-woman Oh
Miriam! show, which promises ‘revelations, stories and discoveries’ from a career ranging from the Harry Potter movies to the Blackadder sitcom, to being the voice of the Cadbury’s Caramel bar.
Also in October, you can catch Geordie comedian, Carl Hutchinson, in his Wait Til The End tour, and the new Irish dance sensation, Emerald Storm, on October 12, and 4 respectively.
*More details on lighthousepoole.co.uk
There’s no one quite like Andy Oldfield. Musician, actor, craftsman, promoter, impresario, the list goes on. It was no surprise to me then, when I heard he was making a movie. I’d heard murmurings in Wimborne that Andy was busy on one of his infamous projects and rather than dismiss these rumours as hearsay, because of who he is, I eagerly awaited the premiere.
I spoke to Andy last summer and he was aiming for a 2023 release so, yet again, he surprised me by posting that his movie was finished and had been passed by the British Film Institute as fit for general release. Never Think Twice was ready to go.
Sunday, December 4, saw Hollywood arrive in downtown Wimborne.
The Tivoli Theatre was once again the centre of attention as it hosted the world premiere of Never Think Twice. The trailer, posted online, had certainly worked wonders as the theatre was packed to capacity and the impatient audience were buzzing in anticipation.
thanked the cast crew and the locations he had used during the shoot with a special mention to the Tivoli itself. The lights dimmed. Words alone are unable to describe the plot!
Think Pulp Fiction meets The Italian Job, throw in some Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Angel Heart and Carry on Camping, and you’ll get the rough idea.
Hit men, international art thieves and a liberal smattering of femmes fatales made for an engaging yet somehow surreal narrative. In addition to the above movies Andy’ direction style was clearly influenced by Hitchcock, Spielberg and Keith Lemon.
By the end of the film, the audience were clearly exhausted by the emotional rollercoaster but still managed a standing ovation.
This movie is destined for cult status along with the likes of Man Bites Dog, Belle de Jour and The Seventh Seal. If you get the chance to see it, don’t think twice!
The courtyard adjacent to Walford Mill and the River Allen played host to stalls with locally crafted and handmade products for the recent Christmas Market at Wimborne’s charity-run craft centre, writes Greg Hoar. Visitors to the event were able to browse a diverse offering including jewellery, pottery, artwork and skin care items. Facilities within the 17th century Walford Mill building were open for all to enjoy with the work of resident makers and pop-up exhibitors on display and available to purchase as Christmas gifts.
Terry Wheeler, the Walford Mill Educational Trust chairman, said: “This was the first year that Walford Mill has held markets on a regular basis and we were pleased with the variety of stallholders attending as well as visitor numbers”.
Due to its popularity, the courtyard event will return next year from March 11, 2023, and on subsequent second Saturdays as a monthly fixture.
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The National Trust’s Christmas light display at Stourhead is truly the perfect way to get into the festive spirit.
The 90-minute trail offers sparkling walkthrough tunnels, colourful light-up trees, giant baubles, and dancing light displays to music.
Due to the freezing temperatures, the trail was covered in a blanket of settled snow to add to the Christmas magic.
The trail started with an original artefact Stourhead offers all year round, consisting of Roman picture displays.
We walked past the large greenhouse where they grow the vegetables all year round, which was colourfully lit up.
We strolled through the enchanted forest where there was an array of neon Christmas trees, with picture projections on the walls of the surrounding buildings.
Embracing the ambience along the walkway under the multi coloured lit-up trees, enhanced by Christmas music playing with another projection display on the tree trunks.
There were many stalls offering warm beverages, burgers, fries, mac and cheese, donuts, as well as festive stalls with Yorkshire pudding wraps, hot chocolate and mulled wine.
Whilst sitting down to eat, you could acknowledge the wooden statues of various animals, horse, robin, fox, badger including reindeer that were all lit up in the courtyard.
Father Christmas also made an appearance interacting with the children.
Further along the trail was a spiritual fire display with choir music in the background.
The giant walk-through light tunnel was a perfect place to take pictures too, with the magical light-up ground display also. To our delight, along the trail we came across a stall offering marshmallows on a stick which you could toast on an open fire.
As you start walking down the hill towards the lake, you can see the Roman buildings, including Temple of Apollo , Temple of Flora and the Pantheon, lit up in fluorescent blues and purples.
To add the magical atmosphere, the trees were dusted in snow and the lake was frozen over, with a neon white ‘Stourhead’ sign in the middle.
Towards the end of the trail you get to explore inside the amazing cathedral, offering fundraising stalls filled with arts and crafts.
We will definitely visit again next year.
Tips on how to protect your cat against the chills this winter . . .
Antifreeze – contains ethylene glycol which can be fatal to cats if ingested, so it’s important to store screen washes and de-icers out of harms way. Always make sure any spillages are cleaned up straight away.
Tap the bonnet of your car – cats have a habit of crawling under car bonnets and wheel arches for the warmth from the engine and tyres. Always check before you head off.
Check paws – it’s always a good idea to wipe paws with a damp cloth to remove rock salt or other chemicals as these can cause burns.
Provide a litter tray – ideally cats should have access to an indoor litter tray all year round, but during the winter months provide them with a tray so that they don’t have to go out in the freezing temperatures. This is particularly important for more senior cats or cats with medical conditions.
Warm and dry – if your cat gets wet while outside, gently dry
them off and make sure they’ve got plenty of warm and snuggly places that are draught-free where they can curl up. Again, particularly important for older cats or those with medical conditions.
Microchip – it’s important to ensure this is kept up-to-date with your latest contact details.
Cats are more likely to wander to find a warm place during the winter.
Fresh water – make sure your cat has access to fresh water both in and outside the house. Check bowls that are kept outside for ice by regularly cleaning and changing the water. Indoor activities and toys –
cats inevitably spend more time indoors during the colder weather, and so providing plenty of physical and mental exercise for them is important.
Diet – cats tend to do less and so you may need to look at reducing their food intake slightly. Your vet can advise on this if necessary.
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Legal eagles from Ringwood law firm Ellis Jones have been flying high to raise thousands of pounds for charity.
The intrepid fundraisers also came back down to Earth as they successfully completed a skydive in aid of Julia’s House. Ellis Jones’s daredevils have so far raised £4,611 for the Corfe Mullen-based children’s hospice charity.
The spectacular stunt took place at Netheravon, base of not-forprofit organisation the Army Parachute Association (APA), near Salisbury.
Included in the fearless sevenstrong Ellis Jones team was partner and head of dispute resolution Lauren Day and marketing and events manager Georgina Wright.
Also taking the plunge were legal placement student Howard Hasan, legal assistant Sandra Dakanyte and admin assistant Sam Smith, alongside two friends and family members in Sian Smith, wife of Ellis Jones managing partner Nigel Smith, and Chris Holt.
Following training, they jumped from a modern Cessna Caravan aircraft at 13,500 feet – or two miles – above the Wiltshire countryside, with freefall taking about 45 seconds at speeds up to 120 mph.
The tandem jumping team was in the safe hands of association military instructors who have had parachuting experience in some of the most challenging environments in the world, and all landed safely.
Team captain Georgina Wright said: “It was an absolutely exhilarating experience to do this skydive.
“We all had a fantastic time and the atmosphere was electric.
“Everyone was very nervous and excited in the build-up but all were so thrilled afterwards.
“It was so heartening that we were able to raise such a good amount for this brilliant charity.
“Julia’s House delivers practical and emotional support for families that are facing unimaginable heartbreak – the knowledge that their child may not live into adulthood.
“The charity provides frequent, flexible care for children with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition and support families in their own homes, in the community or at hospices and give their parents a muchneeded break.”
Julia’s House has children’s hospices in Corfe Mullen, Dorset, and Devizes in Wiltshire. As well as inpatients, more than 65 per cent of its care is community based.
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Revamped business awards are set to burst back into life during a three-day festival of business being held by Dorset Chamber in 2023.
The new-look Dorset Business Awards were announced at the chamber’s annual general meeting along with a major conference and exhibition over three days in October.
Chamber president Caron Khan was elected for a historic third successive term at the AGM at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth – becoming the first person to serve three consecutive years in office. A Christmas lunch followed the AGM with a raffle raising £1,265 for the Faithworks charity, which helps people affected by homelessness, food poverty, debt, addiction and lone parenting.
Guests also donated hundreds of items – including food, socks and toiletries – for the chamber’s Festive Food Bank for Faithworks to distribute across Dorset.
Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said at the AGM: “We all know the economic climate looks challenging but as businesses we must keep moving forward with a positive, although not naïve, attitude.
“I want Dorset Chamber to be leading from the front to support our members and the wider business community, and I urge everyone to keep talking business up rather than down.”
He added afterwards: “It was another hugely successful AGM and Christmas lunch with a staggering amount raised for Faithworks and hundreds of generous donations for the food bank.
“Our deepest thanks go to everyone who donated items and prizes, and bought raffle tickets.”
The chamber is revamping the Dorset Business Awards after a three-year hiatus following their 25th anniversary in 2019 and the intervening Covid pandemic.
The AGM was told that more
details will be announced in due course but they are likely to include changes to judging, the awards night and other improvements.
A major conference focusing on business issues, such as sustainability and technology, will be held in the same week with keynote speakers and expert panels.
The bumper business week will also include an exhibition for companies to network, showcase their services and products, and celebrate the county’s successes.
Other plans for the year ahead include a Future Leaders Forum for young people under 30, an inclusivity and diversity forum and the Dorset Apprenticeship Awards as well as progression of the county’s Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) and its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) support.
President Caron Khan said that she was excited to announce the return of the Dorset Business Awards as an ‘even better event
experience’.
She added: “I truly believe that for the chamber, its members and the Dorset business community at large the future still holds wondrous possibilities if we can work together, support one another and lead the way as the dynamic forward thinking business leaders that we are.”
The AGM voted for Tony Brown to continue as vicepresident. Honorary treasurer Stephen Mills – the longestserving board member in the chamber’s 70 year history - stepped down after 19 years to be replaced by his fellow Mazars partner Lesley Fox. Long service awards also went to former presidents Paul Tansey and Simon West in recognition of their commitment and support for the chamber over many years.
The chamber – Dorset’s leading business support organisation –has a mission to ‘enable better lives through business’.
Mother and daughter duo Mary Palfreeman and Anne East, pictured right, can’t believe how their family hamper venture has taken off.
What began in October 2020 as a business delivering cream teas in lockdown has grown into a company handling more than 400 hampers in just the last year.
From the cabin at the bottom of Anne’s Ferndown home orders are packed and despatched around the world.
And, as the name of their business – Dorset Treasures – suggests, every item is sourced from Dorset.
From jams, chocolate brownies and cheeses to biscuits, fudge and artisan gifts.
Anne, 39, said: “Being a small business we wanted to help other small businesses and artisans.
“That’s our big niche and hence why we call it Dorset Treasures.”
A former high-flier with car rental giant, Hertz, responsible for the HR service across its UK sites, the mother of two was looking for something to keep her busy after being furloughed.
Anne, said: “I’ve always wanted to have my own business.
“The whole of my family has been selfemployed and entrepreneurial.
“Before lockdown I had completely different aspirations and big plans, including moving to America.
“But then I was furloughed and I knew I wouldn’t be going back.
“The thing to keep me going through that time and cope with all the uncertainty was to keep busy.”
It was Mary’s husband, Charles, who came up with the idea of delivering cream teas.
Anne said: “We thought: why not give it a go?
“If it lasted six months then it would keep our brains going during Covid and, particularly for me, keep me focused.
“But it’s just never stopped.”
Mary, 62, who previously worked in new house sales, said: “We’re quite detailed people.
“Because we have a gift-giving business –and we have competitors like everybody else – we wanted to be a little different with the presentation of our product.
“We started market research by ordering loads and loads of cream teas.
“Instantly we thought ‘that’s tacky’ or we wouldn’t be impressed to receive this or that.
“We wanted people receiving gifts sent
through our company to really smile and think ‘this is something’.”
As people returned to work after the end of lockdowns, the emphasis moved from cream teas to a wider range of baskets and hampers. Costs range from under £30 to around £80 while products aimed at the corporate market are priced at up to £200.
As well as Dorset and the UK, customers are worldwide including Australia, New Zealand and America.
The eco-friendly packaging includes using biodegradable bags instead of cellophane plastic and wooden gift tags which can be reused, such as Christmas tree decorations.
The business moved to a new level when Wyatt Homes, the Poole-based property developer, approached Dorset Treasures to enquire about hampers for their new homeowners.
Anne said: “Wyatt Homes was a complete and utter game-changer and got us into thinking corporate.
“People moving into one of their new homes have one of our hampers on their kitchen table.
“Wyatt Homes wanted Dorset produce because it’s for a Dorset property.
“They were also looking for a small business and wanted to consider the environment which is our entire ethos.
“They’ve just renewed our relationship
and have, in fact, expanded it.
“They’ve also asked us to create baskets for their properties in other counties such as Somerset.
“We’re only too happy to tailor things to their requirements and expect to provide around 400 hampers for Wyatt Homes, alone, in the coming year.”
Tara Kelly, Wyatt Homes’ sales director, said: “Last year we wanted to find a local company to supply our new homeowner hampers across our developments and we discovered Dorset Treasures.
“Anne and her team have been fantastic with their support in sourcing local produce from local businesses.
“The process from order to delivery is smooth and stress free.”
A true family business, Anne’s sister, Rachel Cash, is also a director and exclusively provides her Seascape range of artisan gifts including coasters and decorative cheeseboards.
Anne’s husband, Steve, helps with the IT while the aforementioned Charles contributes his creative and marketing skills.
Mary said: “Anne and I have never worked together before but our skills are complementary and we’ve got confidence in each other’s abilities.”
Anne said: “We’re closer than we’ve ever been in our lives through this business.
“I’m just so proud of how we’ve come together as a family.
“Having this business allowed me the freedom to be around my family, to build our relationships and to bring my sister into the venture.
“In terms of the future, there are so many avenues for us to tap into rather than just staying with gifts and food.
“We’re a real feel-good business and we love what we do.”
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A children’s cancer charity has thanked colleagues at a south coast property finance specialist for staging an ‘incredible’ 12hour fundraising triathlon.
More than half of the team members at MSP Capital ran, cycled and rowed in a continual collective challenge in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer.
Together they covered an equivalent distance of 330 miles using a treadmill, static bike and rowing machine at their Poole office.
Among those cheering them on as they raised a total of £6,800 was Liz Blunt from Young Lives vs Cancer.
Liz said: “It was absolutely wonderful to come by the office and meet the fantastic staff. A
massive thank-you to them.
“As a charity, we provide emotional and physical support to young people who have been diagnosed with cancer, and we help their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them.
“The amount raised will make such a difference as we don’t receive government funding.
“We only have our work made possible thanks to supporters such as MSP Capital.
“The aim of the fund is to help those families who are struggling with rising cancer costs amid the cost-of-living crisis.”
The triathlon was organised by members of MSP Capital’s community committee.
The Poole and Wimborne Fly Fishers Christmas match took place as usual at Manningford Trout Fishery on what was officially the coldest day of the year.
In the match report, Gordon Wray says: “As we drove into the fishery in deepest, rural Wiltshire the temperature was minus eight degrees and, in a first for the fishery, half of the lake was frozen over.
“The ice, although not thick, meant that fishing was impossible on that side... so some of us (foolhardy) diehards took to the banks. Gordon adds, “Again the weather thwarted us as the fishing line was freezing to the rods, making casting very difficult.
“That said, most of us were successful in catching some great fish, none more so than match champion, Ian Hayward, who hooked into two monster trout.
His biggest weighed in at a personal best of 13lb 11oz, contributing to Ian’s club record of 28lb for a four-fish bag.
Well Done Ian.”
Poole and Wimborne Fly Fishers wish everyone Season’s Greetings.
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Diesel prices have risen from 187.1 p/litre to 189.1 p/litre, and the price difference between diesel and unleaded has grown to 24.4 p/litre.
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