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What’s inside this week Announcements 27 Arts & Entertainments 48-49 Antiques & Collectables 30-31 Business 51-53 Farming & Environment 46-47 Food & Drink 32-33 Health & Wellbeing 34-37 Home & Gardens 38-41 Items For Sale 28 Letters 12 Local Services 42-43 Motoring 44-45 MPs’ Round-Up 14 Pets 28-29 Property 60-63 Puzzles 20-21, 22-23 Recruitment 54-59 Sport 50 Stargazing 10

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Boom! History festival returns By Miranda Robertson newsdesk@stourandavon.net

Wimborne History Festival is back! Organisers are preparing a fantastic programme of living history displays, re-enactments and children’s activities to be held over two days on Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5. They promise ‘a 200-year journey back in time to relive Georgian Wimborne’, with events and activities being held at sites throughout the town centre including the Square, Willow Walk, Allendale House, the Allendale Centre, and Walford Mill between 10am and 5pm both days. Visitors can learn about military life, crime and punishment and Wimborne’s smuggling past through live demonstrations and re-enactments, displays and with children’s activities on Minster Green. They can wander around Wimborne and be transported back in time with fascinating

static displays, talks and encampments with timetabled arena activities. Wimborne Square will be a ‘smuggling zone’, where you will be able to discover more about Dorset’s smuggling past through a fantastic 27ft smuggling boat and meet Wimborne’s celebrated smuggler Isaac Gulliver. At Allendale House you can enter the world of the middle classes and learn about the costumes, Georgian pastimes and medicine. At Willow Walk find out about military life during Georgian times through authentic encampments. The newly redeveloped Museum of East Dorset will have free entry all day during the weekend, where you can meet a Georgian surgeon and enjoy children’s activities. The museum will also play host to a series of children’s workshops every Friday in August leading up to the festival, delivered by four Dorset artists.

Ticket price includes the workshop and a hot lunch. Festival director Tracy Cooper said: “After the year everyone has had so far, the team are very excited to be working on delivering this family friendly 2021 festival. The Georgian heritage of Wimborne is a fascinating and important part of the town’s legacy and we are delighted to be able to highlight that link to the past through the history festival once again.” wimbornehistoryfestival.org.uk

Allotments plans Detailed plans for the allotments proposed as part of the development of Minster Gate, the new neighbourhood off Cranborne Road, Wimborne, have now been approved by Dorset Council. The reserved matters application was the fifth, following those already approved for over 600 homes, a 15-classroom school and other facilities included in the outline application which was granted planning permission in 2017. The allotment site will provide family and disabled access allotment plots, car parking for the allotments and nearby Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space (SANG), public toilets, picnic benches, sheds and access for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. 20.

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Albert celebrates his 100th with special call A resident at Care South’s Fairlawn care home in Ferndown has celebrated his 100th birthday with special surprise gifts from the Royal Tank Regiment Association. Albert Birnie served in the Royal Tank Corps throughout WW2 and experienced the most incredible and terrifying things. The Royal Tank Regiment Association (RTRA) for the Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset branch sent a card and gifts to Albert at Fairlawn and made a phone call on Albert’s birthday which made it ‘exceptionally special’. The RTRA gifted Albert with an official Tank Regiment embroidered cushion, a huge tank birthday card, which brought back many wartime memories, a tank book, and a personalised letter. Albert spent the afternoon laughing and reminiscing, as well as feeling very proud and appreciated for all that he has achieved.

Pavilion snacks Permission has been granted to Ferndown Town Council for the change of use of part of their King George V Pavilion in Peter Grant Way from recreational and office space to kitchen/prep area to serve hot and cold drinks / cold snacks and ice creams.

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100 NOT OUT: Albert Birnie with his card from the Queen

Home manager Veronika Blake said: “We had a wonderful afternoon celebrating Albert’s life achievements and reflecting on the war and his dedication to the tanks. We listened to one of our

wonderful staff members perform wartime songs, sang happy birthday on the home’s piano whilst enjoying games, cake and drinks. Happy birthday Albert! We all hope that you had a marvellous day.”

A new youth cricket league has been established in Wimborne. The town’s cricket club already hosts about 45 children in its All Stars club for ages five to eight. Now they have thrown open their new 3D pitch to ages eight to 11 – ‘ the Dynamos’. They are mid-season, with the season ending on September 14. Email bennyrat@hotmail.com or secretary Charlotte Randall at secretary@wimborne cricketclub.co.uk for details.

Art exhibition to benefit disabled people Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities, is hosting an exhibition of contemporary art at Upton Country Park this month. The exhibition will feature works by local artists Lonti and Adam Frederickson. Taking place in The Gallery Upstairs at Upton Country Park, Poole, the free exhibition runs from Thursday, August 19, through to Monday, August 23, and is open 10am until 5pm each day. The Gallery Upstairs is a noncommercial exhibition space, run on a voluntary basis by Poole & East Dorset Art Society (PEDAS); the gallery shows work by local professional and non-professional artists 4

including art societies, local education classes and community groups. Most of the works exhibited are for sale. Lonti, one of the artists exhibiting, said: “I started abstract painting after my father passed away in 2019. I was so traumatised that I had to go to a mental health day hospital. We had two art classes in the time that I was there, and I got such excellent feedback that I started to paint at home. I only use acrylic paint and canvases. I wanted my art to evoke happiness and positivity with all of the bright colours that I use. “This is because I have suffered with severe depression, anxiety, OCD and an eating disorder for

most of my life. Every day I just keep praying it will get better.” There is no need to book to visit the exhibition, and disabled access is offered via a lift. Karen Hay, events manager at Diverse Abilities, said: “We’re really thrilled to be working with the team at Upton Country Park to bring this exhibition to life. “Both artists have been so supportive of the charity over the past year, and this is your opportunity to purchase some of the works that are available. All proceeds from sales will be split between the artists and Diverse Abilities.” Adam Frederickson will be exhibiting works from his ‘Abstractionista’ section. His

works differ in terms of technique, style, and medium but the ideas of abstract and early modernist art, existential theory, and recycling are present throughout his work. Adam added: “I was aware through a friend of the excellent work Diverse Abilities does in the local area. So, when I was approached to participate in this fundraising exhibition for the charity, I was delighted to accept. All the more so in these unprecedented times when, like so many other organisations, the charity is having to adapt rapidly to continue to serve its community. Here’s to a successful exhibition in a beautiful venue!”

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Sunday parking compromise appeal By Nicci Brown newsdesk@blackmorevale.net

A strong defence of Sunday free parking has been submitted by Blandford Forum Town Council to Dorset Council as part of its consultation into charging policy. Deputy town clerk Sybille Maddock, writing on behalf of a working group of councillors who drew up the council’s response, says: “Casual observation of the paying car parks on a Sunday reveals little use, with town centre residents with no parking on their properties or in the immediate street (often poorer members of our community) preferring to park on residential roads rather than pay the charges. This cannot be economically viable for Dorset Council. “Visitors to churches are now forced to pay charges, deterring potential worshippers.

“BFTC would suggest that if Sunday parking charges are to be permanent, that Sunday parking permits are introduced with reasonable charges that would incentivise residents to purchase them. Because this often impacts on those least able to pay, we would support a rolling 30-day contract, perhaps via direct debit. This system could be explored for all parking permits. “Whilst we recognise the importance of raising revenues through car parking, ideally we should like to see the complete removal of Sunday parking charges from all but the in-season tourist areas, and the policy of charging for carparking on a Sunday be judged against objective evidence on its effect and the negative impact on communities.“ They have also commented that the sudden increase of approximately 300 per cent on the current charges in Blandford Forum for long-stay parking, on a daily basis, will

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only increase the pressure on residential streets and will act as a disincentive to use the car parks. “There will inevitably be an increase in street pollution from the overall increase in on-street parking and whilst residents search for everdecreasing parking spaces,” said Sybille. They suggest a more modest increase will help residents wishing to park and ensure income from car parking, and could also be considered for park and ride schemes. As in Shaftesbury, town councillors in Blandford have queried the inclusion of Gillingham in the lowercharged Tier 1, saying the population is higher than either Blandford or Shaftesbury, and the town, with similar comparison and service shopping facilities, should be regarded as the principal service town for its area, having also a mainline rail connection.

Traveller site plan A proposal to create a fourpitch Traveller site with four mobile homes and four touring caravans on land at Broad Mead Road, Three Legged Cross, has already attracted a number of objections. The application submitted to Dorset Council by Mrs M Ward includes the installation of a cesspit. Comments close on August 20.

Hall extension Corfe Mullen Town Council has submitted plans for single storey infill extensions to Corfe Mullen Village Hall in Towers Way, Corfe Mullen, which are now being considered by Dorset Council. The application includes the creation of a new drop-off point and accessible parking. Comments close on August 27.

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Housing development is resubmitted with fewer homes A housing development scheme for land south of Lambs Green Lane, Corfe Mullen, which was previously submitted in 2020 has been put forward again by Dorset Country Homes. The previous application for up to 69 homes, which attracted a large number of

local objections, was withdrawn in November last year, and the resubmission in outline is for 43 dwellings, including 15 affordable, together with the formation of a new access. The site, currently in use as horse paddocks, is within the hamlet of Lambs Green to

the northern edge of Corfe Mullen and consists of around 2.2ha (5.5 acres) to the eastern side of Wimborne Road. The outline application is to determine the access only, a simple priority junction onto Wimborne Road, as suggested at a

pre-application meeting by the highway authority, with further details, including a proposed Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space (SANG) and public open space, reserved. Comments close on August 27.

Julian’s Potted History museum visit Well-known archaeologist Julian Richards of Meet the Ancestors is visiting the Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne tomorrow (Saturday, August 14) from 11am to 3.30pm. Julian will be spending the day in his exhibition, A Potted History of Britain, that charts 6,000 years of ceramics. He will be on hand to chat to visitors and also answer queries on any pots or pottery fragments that visitors bring in (valuations cannot be given). This fascinating display of 80 pots ranging from 6,000year-old fragments excavated near Stonehenge to a pot made during the lockdown last year, explores pottery’s role in everyday life from prehistoric times to today. The pots on display include some from the museum’s own stores, highlighting their unique collection of East Dorset ‘Verwood’ pottery, while others have been generously loaned by Salisbury Museum. The exhibition is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Julian said: “Pottery has always been a passion of mine, whether it’s muddy, broken fragments on an archaeological dig or showing primary school pupils how to make and fire

TOP OF THE POTS: Archaeologist Julian Richards will be at the Museum of East Dorset

their own pots. “Pots are part of our everyday life. We eat off them, drink out of them and even sit on something that’s made of pottery in our visits to the bathroom! “We can learn so much about people’s day to day lives through their pottery.” The museum, opposite the Minster church, covers both Wimborne and the towns and rural areas of East

Dorset. Visitors can step into the historic house to discover the fascinating stories of the people who lived and worked there over the centuries. The museum boasts a unique collection of Victorian Valentine cards, a kitchen that takes you back in time, and all sorts of everyday objects from the past as well as photographic images related to local life in East Dorset. There are

plenty of family trails to engage both children and adults. Travelling back in time you will find the internationallyimportant 2,000-year-old skeleton, which has yielded tantalising insights about the nature of Iron Age society. There are plenty of family trails to engage both children and adults. For lovers of old buildings, the Grade II* building, which houses the museum and Information Centre, dates back to the 1500s. The recent £1.8 million National Lottery Heritage Fund supported project allowed the building to be restored and improved access. n museumofeastdorset.co.uk

Show on next week The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show returns next week to celebrate everything great about the great British countryside – with the New Blackmore Vale and New Stour & Avon as its media partner. After a year away the show will reunite the rural community safely on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th August. Organiser James Cox said: “This year’s show is extra special, not only because last August the showground was empty but also as we offer a safe slice of normality after a difficult year.” The 2021 show welcomes back many of its regular attractions including the finest livestock from across the region, showjumping, ferret racing, poultry and much more. There are also brand new attractions including The Adrenaline Tour, Heavy Horse Village and steam engines. This year the show offered all trade stands a 20% discount to assist all businesses that have struggled after a difficult year.

The show will once again offer farmers the chance to meet with buyers, suppliers and machinery dealers and most importantly fellow farmers after an isolated year. Whether you wish to browse the delicious local food and drink or in the market for a brand new baler – you will find it there. James added: “Our teams here have worked tirelessly to make the show happen and just know it will all be worth it on the day. “We are all so excited to reopen our gates. “We are delighted to have the fantastic New Blackmore Vale magazine as our show media partners this year. We were all so excited to hear the magazine was back again, and this version truly does celebrate everything local so we’re honoured to have them as media partners.” Adult tickets are £15, family tickets (two adults, three children) is £39. Call 01747 823955 or go to gillinghamandshaftesburyshow .co.uk.

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Take a pew on brand new loo It’s been a flushing success for parishioners at Wimborne St Giles Church, who will inaugurate their new loo with a Grand Book Jumble and Bric-a-Brac sale complete with cake on Saturday, August 21 between 9am and HOLT VILLAGE HALL 1pm. THURSDAY SOCIAL And to help other Christian SKITTLERS communities the new loo has We are looking for New Members to join already been “twinned” with a our Social Group from toilet in a South Sudanese 2nd September 2021 parish. Proceeds from the sale For full details, will go towards the next project please phone SARA on – urgent repairs to the roof! 01202 424702

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Dreamboats Silver Cup Challenge is missing its silver cup The annual race for the Dreamboats Silver Challenge Cup is planned to happen again this year on August 22. The trouble is, the silver cup has gone missing. It was first competed for in the year 2000, when

Dreamboats first began. Every year the name of the winning team has been engraved on the base. The pandemic caused a break in this tradition but this year they want to have the race again.

Pat Hymers, chairman of Dreamboats, said: “We have the cup for raft races and the cup for the winning pub but our 21-year-old cup for the public race has gone missing. “I’m sure somebody knows where it is. We really would

love to have it back, it’s part of Wimborne’s history.” If you can help please contact Dreamboats on 01202 883442. For more information go to the new website Dreamboats.org.

Foundation’s fundraising on a plate By Faith Eckersall newsdesk@ stourandavon.net

A Dorset charity whose fundraising events have been decimated by the covid pandemic is asking people to Eat In To Help Out. Dorset Cancer Care Foundation, which supports people diagnosed with cancer across the county, wants people to host a paid for meal with their friends, families or colleagues, with all the money raised helping local families struggling with a cancer diagnosis. DCCF Chairman Chris Thomas said: “DCCF helps hundreds of families a year by providing cash grants to cover necessities such as household bills and transport costs and our help has never been as vital as it is now.” However, he said, these grants are funded through events and during the last 18 months most have been either cancelled or postponed due to covid restrictions. “Thankfully, our supporters

DINNER IS SERVED: DCCF fundraiser Gill Emeny (back row, third from left) with friends at one of her first Eat In To Help Out events

are extremely resourceful people and one of them, the wonderful Gill Emeny, hit upon an idea to enable groups of friends to socialise, while boosting charity funds,” he said. Gill and other DCCF supporters have been inviting friends over for dinner, to their gardens for a barbeque or even to their beach hut for fish and chips and asking them to make a donation for their meal.

Gill, who is about to host her fourth Eat In To Help Out event said: “Like many people I’ve desperately missed being part of DCCF’s regular fundraising events during the pandemic – and I’ve missed socialising with my friends too. “Being allowed to mix again is something to celebrate and preparing a simple, inexpensive meal for small groups of friends,

which they then donate to DCCF for, makes everyone very happy indeed.” Gill has set herself the target of raising £5,000 through Eat In To Help Out and wants local families, work colleagues, community groups and even Scout and Brownie groups to try it. “I know it will make a real difference to local families facing cancer,” she said. n dccf.co.uk

Are you a First Responder? Man facing assault charge Could you save a life? Fordingbridge Community First Responders certainly hope so as they are looking for more volunteers to join their vital medical service. Volunteers would be asked to give 20 hours a month and in return will be provided with the training and uniform

necessary to do the role which involves providing certain types of emergency treatment in their local area. The service says that ‘minutes save lives’ and with more help, more lives can be saved. n Contact 01962 898090 or email cfr@scas.nhs.uk.

A man is due to appear in court over an alleged assault in Verwood. Dorset Police said that at around 4.25pm on Tuesday, February 23 2021, it was reported that a man aged in his 20s was approached by another man in the car park of the Morrisons

supermarket in Chiltern Drive and punched a number of times. A 24-year-old local man was arrested and has now been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday, September 3. 9

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Back with a quack: Duck race returns for In Bloom event The annual Wimborne in Bloom Duck Race is returning once again on Saturday, August 28 at 4pm. The ducks will be launched into the River Allen at the bottom of Mill Lane and

cross the finishing line in the garden at the back of the Rising Sun in East Street. There are six money prizes to be won with the owner of the first duck home receiving £50.Tickets costing £1 each will be on

sale outside the Co-Op Store in Crown Mead and hopefully outside Waitrose on the days before the race. And an advance date for your diaries is Sunday, September 5, when again after a year’s absence the

ever popular Open Gardens Day returns. There will be 16 gardens open in and around Wimborne Minster in aid of Wimborne in Bloom. Watch out for details on posters around the town.

Going loco with model rail’s new train

ON TRACK: Mayor Kelly Webb with the new train at Wimborne Model Town Pictures: TOM SCRASE

A Wimborne locomotive made its first run on the tracks of Wimborne Model Town’s railway layout on Thursday. Members of the miniature railway team have been busy preparing an 00 gauge engine, which has been

sponsored by Mayor Kelly Webb, with Wimborne nameplates and the town council’s crest. A spokesman said: “Originally painted malachite green with sunshine stripes, West Country class steam

locomotives brought a touch of colour to the post war tracks of the Southern and Somerset and Dorset railways which we have recorded in our local railway history display. “Although regularly passing through Wimborne, the

town’s name was never assigned to one of the streamlined engines until now.” The Mayor visited to see the inaugural run of the steamer and also a late 1950s British Rail Class 31 Diesel model bearing her name.

Clear skies key to viewing Milky Way Night sky events with Bob Mizon MBE of the Wessex Astronomical Society Light-polluted urban areas aren’t suited to looking up and considering our place in the universe. In August, escape the town’s glow late one cloudless, moonless evening and treat yourself to a view of the Milky Way, our own home galaxy of hundreds of billions of stars spread high across the night sky at this time of year. Our Sun is one of these teeming drifts of stars. It rushes at 10

over 800,000 kilometres an hour around the Galactic Centre. This dense, brighter part of the Milky Way lies to the south from where we live, though we cannot see

the supermassive central black hole that lurks in that direction. The starry stream of the Milky Way thins out and fades as it courses above our heads and drops towards

the north-east . The dark patches in it are dust clouds, the ashes of ancient dead stars from which everything – including us – is made. Clear skies!

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Letters

A fatal accident is waiting to happen Copy of letter sent to Dorset Council I have just witnessed a near and potentially fatal accident involving a child. The situation is such that inevitably there will be a fatal one unless action is taken. The circumstances are that a car was parked opposite our house to collect children from Wimborne First School and Nursery and a young child was in the road trying to get in this car when a vehicle came round the bend opposite Lacy Drive, sight unseen to both the child and the driver of the vehicle, and emergency avoiding action was required. It needs to be pointed out, again, that there is no warning of a school on the blind side of this bend and that the speed limit is often exceeded. It needs such a sign and traffic control measures, including, as is the case with other schools in the authority, a 20-mile speed limit. The present school sign is round the bend, very close to the school, is not very noticable, and was only put up after protest. In short the situation is dreadfully similar to that which applied in Broadstone several years ago when a kiddie was killed in similar circumstances, and which you may care to research, and where remedial action was taken when it was too late. When I first raised road safety issues before the school was open I was informed in writing by your Dep that ‘You do not plan, you wait to see what needs to be done’. It took considerable effort including planned demonstrations with TV coverage, arrangements to provide any parent with a hurt child legal access to the extensive correspondence with Highways detailing the lack of planning, and much time and effort from the local council to achieve one yellow line, self evidently needed. Without this the situation clearly would have been even more direly dangerous and hardly bears thinking about. Now it is even 12

more apparent what needs to be done. Incidentally I cannot help but compare the comprehensive and excellent road safety measures introduced for the schools in Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, presumably provided without the help of a developer, and the pathetic and desultory ones for Wimborne. Finally I have telephoned you a number of times and have asked that you call me back, so far without result. Dr DS Biddle Wimborne n I understand some councillors have the view that, irrespective of recent lessons, our areas will be afflicted with too many houses of the wrong type, in the wrong places and that such a situation is a ‘done deal’: beyond the power of local politicians to influence. Therefore it is important for readers of the New Stour & Avon to know the CPRE seeks to ensure local communities can flourish within the various constraints that apply to their areas and to note that: 1) HM Treasury (itself) commissioned a report on the environment (The Dasgupta Review) which advanced the simple truth that “our economies are embedded within Nature, not external to it”. 2) The pandemic and the declared Climate Emergency have both changed perceptions about nature and its relevance to human life and living. And, 3) Governmental guidance and associated law about planning is obviously in a state of flux and about to be changed, no doubt to reflect ‘1’ and ‘2’ above. In view of the above, no local community or community member should assume what was imagined before the pandemic is any sort of ‘done deal’ – earlier misjudgements must be corrected. Reasonable and sustainable planning requires adequate evidence as to

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the real needs and also about the environmental constraints created (and being created) by the natural world and/or the absence of suitable infrastructure services and facilities. Such services/facilities must foster pollution control that will enhance our rivers and harbour now, rather than in perhaps 20 years’ time, as was the idea! Our charitable organisation works through its various local groups which, across Dorset, try to help local communities ensure that planning decisions are not only legal but also sound and in the ‘public interest’ – relevant evidence being critical. Gerald Rigler : Chairman, CPRE Poole and Purbeck

n It’s great news that Dorset Council is supporting plans to provide extra places at Wimborne First School for Beaucroft Special School (New S&A, July 30). This, together with the new special school at St Mary’s in Shaftesbury, will make a huge difference to parents struggling to access education for their SEND children in this area. I congratulate the council on pushing ahead with all their plans to increase capacity for youngsters with additional needs. The new facilities can’t come soon enough! Name and address supplied

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Give your vocal cords a workout with community choir Do you love to sing? Would you like to make new friends? A friendly community choir has issued an invitation for people to join them for a free session. Vocal Fusion runs a ladies’ choir in Corfe Mullen and a mixed choir in Ferndown. There are no auditions and no previous

experience is necessary. They sing a wide range of pop songs and songs from the musicals. The choirs have been going for 11 years and become a big part of their members’ lives. They were due to celebrate their 10th anniversary with a concert at the Lighthouse in Poole in 2020 but that has been put on hold due

to the pandemic. The choirs have also raised more than £20,000 for charities from their concerts over the years. A spokesman said: “We are all about community spirit, having fun and making friends.” Go to vocalfusion.co.uk for more details and to make contact.

Cat-astrophe averted in rescue drama By Faith Eckersall It wasn’t exactly on a hot tin roof but this cat was certainly stuck on a roof in Broadstone, after climbing up there early last week. No one saw the cat get onto the roof but she remained there for two days before being rescued from her twoday ordeal by Dorset & Wilts Fire Service, which was called by the RSPCA which had been monitoring her situation. Most cats who appear to be stuck in trees or on buildings are believed to make their own way down safely but the cat clung on overnight, prompting the intervention. A spokesman for Dorset Fire said: “The RSPCA asked for our help at a property in Broadstone where a cat had been stuck on the roof for two days. “We initially sent an officer to make an assessment and he then asked for the aerial ladder platform from Westbourne to attend, which arrived on scene at about 2.15pm. “The RSPCA officer was

HIGH DRAMA: DWFS rescue the cat which had been stuck on a roof in broadstone for two days Pictures: Sara Button

taken up in the cage to rescue the cat, and the stop time for us was at 2.35pm.” The rescue was

photographed by local childminder Sara Button, who joined her young charges to watch the arial

platform arrive and then perform the rescue. The unharmed cat was returned to its owner.

Police witness appeal after crash victim dies in hospital Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed a serious collision on the A31 at Sturminster Marshall to come forward, following the death of one of the people involved. Dorset Police received a report at 3.04pm on Thursday, July 29, of a collision at Sturminster Marshall involving a blue Honda Civic estate and a blue and green Ford Transit van.

Officers attended, along with the ambulance and fire service who also assisted with removing two women from the Honda. Both were taken to Dorset County Hospital for treatment. A woman aged in her 90s sustained serious injuries and sadly died in hospital on the evening of Friday, July 30, said a spokesman. The other woman, aged in her 50s,

sustained injuries that were not believed to be serious. The driver of the Ford, a man aged in his 60s, was taken to Poole Hospital for treatment to injuries that were not believed to be serious. n Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk, or email scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101. 13

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QE celebrates outstanding A Level haul Queen Elizabeth’s school is celebrating some outstanding achievements by its students in their A levels and BTEC qualifications this summer, including four A* for Adele Morgan Delarboulas. Joe Parnum achieved 3 A* grades and is going to Sheffield University to study Engineering. He said: “I had hoped for this but wasn’t sure I had done so well in Spanish as it’s a very difficult subject to practice during lockdown when you are away from school. It’s a relief and I’m really looking forward to going to uni.” Matthew Parslow scored three A* and will be studying English with creative writing at Warwick University. He joked: “It’s been a weird couple of years – unusual! But the school has dealt with all the challenges really well, adapting really quickly to home learning and I think it could have all been a lot harder without this.”

Jake Draper also achieved a host of stars across his A Levels and plans to study Actuarial Science at Norwich University. He said: “I tried not to worry about my results too much as there was so much change and uncertainly and I felt I’d done ok. It’s good to finally get the results though and look forward to Uni.” Dancer Martha Tribe’s 3A* grades are taking her to the prestigious Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance

in London. She said: “I feel a bit overwhelmed to finally know I’ve done well, but also quite emotional to see all my teachers. I’ve been at QE since Year 9 and it’s been amazing, so I will be very sad to leave.” Chelsea Tucker and Victoria King were celebrating after learning they had secured the grades they need to study psychology at Bournemouth University. Chelsea said: “I’ve done even

better than I had hoped and I’m really pleased. I’m going to celebrate with a special lunch with my family.” Victoria said: “I’m thankful to the school for being so supportive. Our teachers were always in touch checking we were ok and thanks to them I don’t think we missed out on anything.” Headteacher Katie Boyes continued: “We are immensely proud of all the hard work of our students, especially after such a difficult and disrupted 18 months. Despite this our students have achieved so much. Our teachers have worked tirelessly to ensure students are all able to progress onto further education and study, and we look forward to seeing what they will achieve in the future. We are thrilled that record numbers of our students have secured places on university courses, higher level apprenticeships and employment.”

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‘No data’ for people who have died after vaccine – but why? The strength of opposition to coercive vaccination expressed by constituents increases every day. It is a welcome reminder that covid-19 has not destroyed the free spirit of the British people, young and old alike. Instead of bullying and bribery, the Government should be setting out objectively the benefits and risks of being vaccinated and should be emphasising its respect for the principle that each individual has a free choice. Information about the adverse consequences experienced by some of those who have been vaccinated is, however, in short supply. This may explain the growing national interest in my Private Member’s Bill to widen eligibility for vaccine damage payments for those who have suffered the ill-health effects of having ‘done the right thing’ and for the relatives of those who 14

Christchurch & East Dorset: Chris Chope have died. The answers to my Parliamentary questions on the subject demonstrate a reluctance on the part of Ministers to be transparent. Why will the Government not publish the information about the number of people admitted to hospital following vaccination against covid-19? The Vaccines Minister has told

me that ‘data on the number of deaths reported of people who have died within one, two and three months of having received a Covid-19 vaccination since 1 January 2021 is not available’. As an alternative, he referred me to data from Public Health England which shows the number of people who have died from covid-19 following vaccination. The information I sought, however, was the number of people who died not from covid-19 but as a direct result of having received the vaccination. By avoiding this issue and refusing to compensate those adversely affected, the Government is reinforcing the case against compulsory medication. n Of the 17 designated bathing beaches within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 16 are classified as ‘excellent’. The other one at Boscombe is only

‘good’ because it is affected by a storm water outlet that collects surface water from roads in the area. Despite this, I have been receiving concerns that bathing is unsafe because of sewage pollution. Information provided to me by Wessex Water, however, makes clear that such rumours are unfounded. There are no storm overflows at Avon Beach, Friars Cliff or Highcliffe. What the public needs is real time information on water quality. It is very good news, therefore, that Wessex Water is currently engaged with an AI technology company to make bacteria testing a fast process so that it can be used for public information purposes. This has the potential to provide a major breakthrough in the challenge to maintain confidence in our fabulous beaches which are so loved by both locals and visitors.

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Five new walks to make your soul soar Forest moorland, Rockford Common once belonged to estates; originally Moyles Court and then Somerley, it said. The National Trust bought about 1500 acres of common land at Ibsley and Rockford in 1999 and a further 32 acres in 2007. The walk takes in some fascinating features, including a WWII gun site at Chatley Hill which was described by Gwennie Matilda Howard in the BBC’s People’s War Project. She remembered the large gun there and the ‘ack-ack’ guns on the Common, with bombs stored in a gravel pit nearby. Another unique sight is the reconstructed Huff Duff, a former WWII Directional Finding Station, which was later a High Frequency Directional Finding Station. The second local walk is the one encompassing Stuckton Iron Works near Fordingbridge. A longer route, the walk takes in views across the Avon Valley as

By Faith Eckersall newsdesk@ stourandavon.net

If you think you’ve done all the best local walks it’s time to think again as the New Forest National Park authority has devised five brand new ones – including two easily accessible from the East Dorset area. Workers and volunteers, including archaeologists, have researched all the routes to take in point of local interest, from Second World War sites to Iron Age encampments. The first walk, called the Rockford Miles, centres around Rockford Common near Ringwood and can be taken as a longer or shorter route, suitable for those with motor scooters, the NPA said. It describes the common as an area of open heathland and woodland, grazed by livestock belonging to local commoners. Unlike much of the other New

well as Dorset. This walk examines a variety of interesting places, from Fordingbridge Cemetery, where people have been buried from the Bronze Age onwards, to the iron works itself. These were built in 1790 by Thomas Sheppard to produce agricultural machinery and were in operation until 1908. The New Forest NPA said: “When Thomas, whose family were Dorset flour millers, died in 1804, it was taken over by his 20-year-old son William. He developed the business and built a foundry in 1807, which

supplied castings for agricultural implements and grain milling equipment. A Cornish steam engine was used for power and a 50ft tall brick chimney built.” It believes William also made threshing machines and it is rumoured that the first portable steam traction engines were built here in the early 1800s, but this cannot be verified. In 1830, the foundry was targeted and badly damaged by anti-machinery rioters during widespread machine wrecking ‘swing riots’ by agricultural workers. These riots eventually spread throughout Hampshire. Other points of interest include an Arts and Crafts house called ‘The Merrie Thought’, the former smugglers’ route Broadhill Lane, and the site of the Blissford Smallpox Hospital, which is now an SSSI. n For more information on all the walks visit newforestnpa.gov.uk/news/ a-walk-through-time/

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Elephant’s Breath, Dead Salmon and Their famous paints may grace the best-dressed walls of New York, London, Paris and Milan, but every drop of Farrow & Ball paint is still made in East Dorset, where it all began By Lorraine Gibson

newsdesk@stourandavon.net

There are now more than 60 showrooms around the world, all dedicated to selling the quirkily-named shades that come in those instantly-recognisable tinplate cans and which, like their founders Mr John Farrow and Mr Richard Ball, are Dorset born-andbred. The paints are not cheap. They can’t be. They’re still made using the unapologetically oldfashioned, labour-intensive method – that is, real humans mixing natural ingredients – that Farrow & Ball insisted on, so they just cost more. These factors also add up to sound eco credentials YES, WE CAN: An old tin of Farrow & Ball paint though, an increasingly Manor Works, Verwood. colours to original important consideration for The paint pioneers had met formulations that used the environmentallyby chance at a local clay pit. traditional ingredients. enlightened consumer and, therefore, there are plenty of Farrow was a chemist who’d Disappointed with the worked for Ireland’s Agnew mediocre quality of modern folk willing to pay more for Paints during the Second paints and eschewing the Farrow & Ball’s trademark World War and Ball was an trend towards cheaper, chalky intensity and engineer who’d survived acrylic-based versions with impossible-to-fake depth of being a prisoner of said war. high levels of plastic, they colour. The pair got chatting and decided to create a new Yet, while much of the discovered that they shared paint that really did do what colours are inspired by the a passion for it said on the tin. posh parlours of the making John and Richard stuck to Victorian era or beyond rich the traditional approach of and the packaging bespoke blending, age-old has all the looks of n Next year’s big formulas and natural a heritage brand, simple but bold interiors colour palette uses elements already proven to the company’s , ows think soft yell crafty, even folksy colours – stand the test of time. feel relatively ch whi – pinkish-reds and mellow greens tes whi The reason their product se den younger than with team le; familiar and make us smi s. Joa blue y stood out lay, not only in its uss unf its image and ) nty! twe (one of the ur curator predicts colo colour and coverage, but in l’s Bal & row suggests. In Far , lme Studho ur combinations will its unique manufacturing. fact, it was that using them in clever colo is moving forward It was an instant success for be a big story. He says: “Décor established in the modest from while drawing inspiration the same reasons it is today 1946, when t, and craf character of the world of folk and as their reputation John Farrow any in . . . using five significant shades spread, they found m.” roo and Richard Ball any in combination and themselves supplying the opened their small likes of the Admiralty, the paint factory at 16

War Office, Ford Motors and Raleigh bikes. So, how is it made? Mystery surrounds the standards and formulations the pair developed but, whatever the alchemy, it’s mainly the chalk base, the stream water and the high levels of natural, responsibly-sourced pigments that produce the elusive complexity of colour that’s famed for changing with the light of the day and even the season. In the 1960s, Farrow & Ball sold their booming business (and magic formula) to a chap by the name of Norman Chappell, however, a few years later, in 1967 it was destroyed by fire. Refusing to throw in the towel, Chappell moved Farrow & Ball into its current home, an unremarkable-looking factory and showroom in the Uddens Trading Estate, Wimborne Road, where the paint and, latterly, wallpapers have been handcrafted ever since. Things have changed. Farrow & Ball is officially super-trendy these days and embraces, even dictates, contemporary interiors. However, heritage vibes remain its core and when I last visited, china-clay, water and minerals were still the pure base for colours that were still being handblended, all the stuff that gives even their palest shades a look that modern, mass-produced counterparts simply can’t emulate. Even the final, almost ceremonial, placing of lid on tin is still done by hand. The factory has been updated to incorporate a bit

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Mizzle: 75 years of super-trendy F&B

ALWAYS DELIVERING: Norman Chappell at the wheel of a delivery van in the 1960s. Below: A company van taking part in Verwood town carnival procession in 1950 and, right, the dining room featured in TV’s Downton Abbey, which was decorated with Farrow & Ball paints

of technology for maintaining continuity of shade, etc. but otherwise, it remains much as it’s always been; inside it’s entirely white from years of processing the chalk base from which all the paints spring, making it look as though a giant meringue has exploded in a bakery.

Despite all of this, one of the most important driving forces in the Farrow & Ball success story remains its downright Dorset-ness. Each tin of paint, every roll of wallpaper is inspired by, and linked to, the county; they’re still conceived as well as produced here by a local workforce, chosen for

their skilled eyes and natural, creative flair. The products might be creating Scandi ambience in LA lofts, zenning-up minimalist Tokyo apartments or glamming-up Parisian ateliers, but that Verwood/Wimborne influence is never far away and plays a large part in the

global demand. Then there’s the ‘Downton Effect’; our enduring love of all things historic and vintage shows no sign of abating and, despite being a child of the 1940s, Farrow & Ball somehow feels older and far more established than that. Shade names such as White Tie, Book Room Red, Dead Salmon, Slipper Satin, Manor House Grey and Pavilion Blue immediately conjure up stately piles peopled by elegant guests and starched-collared butlers. Who else but Farrow & Ball could get away with 20 different shades of white? Unsurprisingly, Downton Abbey’s dining room was decorated in Farrow & Ball colours and, closer to home, they can be seen in properties as diverse as historic Dean’s Court, where F&B advise on authentic heritage interiors, and at Number 9 restaurant and B&B, both in Wimborne. Regardless of trends or where they may live, customers love the evocative Dorset names. Lulworth Blue, Wimborne White and Dorset Cream speak for themselves, but even Mizzle, the hue of a colloquial term for mist and drizzle and Ball Green and Farrow’s Cream, which simply pay homage to the founders, are all immensely popular. Many shades have evolved from meetings at the Wimborne HQ. Charlotte’s Locks, a deep orangey red, is named after a staff member with gorgeous red hair. Speaking of colour, the seemingly immovable trend for every shade of grey is shifting towards bolder, more light-hearted colours. Time to hotfoot it to Farrow & Ball! 17

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Police issue CCTV images after theft of tools from vehicle Officers investigating the theft of a disc-cutter from a vehicle in Alderholt have issued CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to. The power tool was stolen at around 11.05am on Wednesday, July 7 from a vehicle parked on Windsor Way. It is reported that a blue Saab car stopped near to the victim’s vehicle around the

time that the disc cutter was stolen. Police Community Support Investigator Steve Willis, of East Dorset police, said: “As part of my enquiries, I am now in a position to issue images of two men I would like to speak to.” Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police calling 101.

Top 20 for Tops as day nursery marks 20th anniversary Wimborne’s Tops Day Nursery has been named as one of the top 20 in the UK by the day nurseries website. The accolade for the Leigh Road-based facility came as it celebrated its 20th year of providing care for young children. The daynurseries.co.uk award recognised Tops Day Nurseries as one of the 20 top rated nursery groups in the UK based on over 57,000 published reviews on its site. The nursery opened in Leigh Road, Wimborne in July 2001, in what was originally a pub building which was completely redesigned to suit the needs of young children and the Tops staff.

HONOURED: Tops Day Nursery is in the top 20 in the UK

Over the years the nursery said it had worked to become more ecosustainable, becoming one of the first in the group to

have solar panels fitted to their building and to trial electric vehicles. A spokesman said: “As an environmentally-conscious

business, Tops Day Nurseries are always looking for ways to care for the planet in everything they do. All nurseries are rigorously reviewed to ensure the carbon footprint is minimised, as well as having integrated learning sessions for children on the subject of caring for the environment, growing their own food and reducing waste.” She said the nursery was thrilled to receive its certificate from daynurseries. “We work hard to make our nursery a welcoming place for parents and their children, so to know we are in the Top 20 recommended Large Nursery Group in the UK is amazing.”

100 years on, war memorial re-dedicated By Faith Eckersall Ringwood Town Council is holding a service of re-dedication for its War Memorial, 100 years after the monument was first erected. The memorial was unveiled in summer 1921, just under three years after the end of the First World War. It went through a programme of conservation last year, including repairs to the First and Second World War Rolls of Honour. Damaged stone was 18

repointed and repaired and treatment of the bronze sword and cleaning of the stone took place. On Sunday August 15, members of the community are invited to join Ringwood Town Council, the Royal British Legion, representatives of the armed forces and Churches Together, to commemorate the rededication of Ringwood’s War Memorial. The event, which will take place in the War Memorial Gardens on the corner of Mansfield Road and

Christchurch Road, will start at 11.45am with music from the Ringwood and Burley Band. The outdoor service of rededication, which will also be live streamed to the Ringwood TV Facebook page, will follow at noon, with introductions from the Town Mayor Tony Ring and Town Clerk Chris Wilkins. The Rev. Terry Roberts will lead the short service, which will include readings from the Bible, the Last Post, prayers and the laying of flowers on the memorial and

music will continue for a while after the service. The repairs were funded by a grant from the War Memorials Trust, whose director Frances Moreton said: “War memorials are a link between previous generations, ours and those who follow us. “They enable us to pay tribute to the sacrifices of so many. “War Memorials Trust has been delighted to support this project and assist the community to improve the condition of this memorial.”

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By Lorraine Gibson

newsdesk@stourandavon.net

Two charities dedicated to improving the lives of young people in Dorset have received much-needed cash, thanks to the 2021 15mile Coastal Tab (a military term for an arduous trek) fundraiser, organised by Kieron Franklin of JK House Training Centre. The challenge was in support of The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF), which helps youngsters achieve educational and physical life goals that they’d otherwise be unable to due to a variety of circumstances and My Time Young Carers, an incredibly important organisation offering not just lifelines and support but just as importantly, the gift of time, to young people under duress from caring for adults with a range of issues, including disability, illness, mental-health drug or alcohol dependancy. Participants’ in the demanding Tab event powered thorough stunning Purbeck scenery to a final stretch that took them to the Royal Marines Commando Memorial at Emmetts Hill, where poppies were laid in memory of John Thornton, a young Royal Marines Officer from Ferndown who, at the age of just 22, was tragically killed while serving in Afghanistan. More than £2000 was raised, resulting in each of

THANKS VERY MUCH: Keiron Franklin of JK House Training Centre and, right, Pete Thornton Chairman of the JTYAF

Picking up the Tab means a great deal for charity groups the community-entrenched charities receiving an extermely useful £1108 worth of funding! Kieron, from JK House Training Centre told us,’’ It is an honour and a pleasure to work with charities that go above and beyond to help their communities. “It’s also an honour to hold an event of this size in the memory of such an

outstanding young man. ‘Brothers in Arms, Courage, Determination, Cheerfulness’ in the face of adversity, all the things a Royal Marine lives by and all the things that the Coastal Tab enhances.” The funds raised have already made a huge difference. The JTYAF, which has no premises nor paid staff, has

just sent out awards to 10 students at Ferndown Upper School, all made possible by the cash. Pete Thornton, the charity’s chairman is thrilled. “We can’t thank Kieron and his team enough. At such an uncertain and challenging time for young people, our JTYAF Awards are more important than ever, recognising achievement, encouraging success, and inspiring them to climb as high as they can dream. “Huge thanks must also go to the friends and families who supported them so generously,” says Pete. According to the organisers, everyone relished the challenge and was delighted at the success of their fundraising which is now benefitting many local young people, making their efforts worthwhile. The JTYAF was established in 2008 in honour of John who’d achieved so much in his short life. It gives opportunities to youngsters to achieve both their ambitions and to realise their lifetimes’ potential, a fitting legacy that John would have thoroughly approved of. JK House Training Centre, also does amazing work in helping people with stroke rehabilitation, is already planning Coastal Tab 2022 for Saturday, 11 June, so if you’re up to the challenge, visit their website for details. nJTYAF - Pete Thornton: 07792 121645

Watch out! Police warning after series of Rolex thefts Police are warning owners of Rolex and other valuable watches to be vigilant after a series of robberies in the East Dorset area. The first robbery took place at Ferndown Golf Club on Wednesday, July 14, Wimborne’s High Street on Thursday, July 15 and two

days later in Stanley Road, Highcliffe, on Saturday, July 17. The Highcliffe victim, a man aged in his 70s, was returning to his vehicle in a car park at around 12.45pm when he was approached by a woman, who snatched a Rolex watch from his left

wrist. He was left with bruising to his left hand. PCJim Perks, of Christchurch police, said: “This watch was of sentimental value to the victim as well as being expensive and we are carrying out a number of enquiries to try and identify

the woman responsible for this robbery. “We have had a number of incidents of a similar nature in recent days and I would again remind people to be vigilant.” Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police by calling 101. 19

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DIGITAL INITIATIVE: Care South’s St Ives House in Ringwood

Care home boost for relatives Relatives of people in a Ringwood care home now have direct access to their care plans, thanks to a new digital initiative. Care South’s St Ives House care home, which has 60 beds, has become one of the latest to implement Electronic Care Plans. The company says the plans will “completely transform and modernise how care is recorded at the home, ensuring the team can spend less time completing paperwork and remain focused on spending time looking after valued residents”. Families can nominate a

relative to join the Family Gateway, giving them access to real-time care information and two-way communication with teams. Group Practice Development Lead at Care South, Angie l’Anson said: “It is easy-touse and gives real peace of mind for those who are away from their loved ones. “It also ensures that all staff members are fully informed of every resident’s care at the touch of a button, which is positive for teams and will ensure that everyone is getting consistent and responsive care.” She said care plans were essential because they

ensured residents received the appropriate care for their needs. “Not only does it enable our carers to easily access and record residents notes at point of care, but it also facilitates management and auditing of care plans and notes from anywhere and at any time, giving a better overview of all care needs. “Research suggests that it leads to improved care delivery, a more personcentered approach and meeting both medical and social needs, which saves time and results in a higher quality experience of care with our residents.”

Alderholt’s Ladies Badminton Group are have re-started their sessions in the Village Hall on Wednesdays at 2pm and are now looking for new members to join. Women can enjoy a free taster session by visiting the club or can message Dianne Woodard by contacting her through the Village Hall Facebook page.

Roadworks alert Roadworks for the water main diversion around Bickerley Gardens are due to start on or around August 2 and will continue for approximately seven weeks, says Ringwood Town Council. Contractors will attempt to maintain vehicle access for residents and users of Greyfriars and the Library, but there may be some restricted access and delays at times, it said.

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ROOF REPAIRS: St Michael and All Angels in Gussage St Michael

£30k pledge for St Michael’s By Faith Eckersall When your village church stretches back to the 12th century it costs a lot to look after. Which is why the people of Gussage St Michael have pledged to raise £30,000 for theirs. The money is need to repair the roof of St Michael and All Angels, which has been a place of worship in the centre of the village since the 12th century.

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Platinum party It’s 11 months away but Verwood Town Council is already cracking on with plans to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next June. The council will be holding a Vintage Village Fair and demonstrations on Verwood Memorial Recreation Ground and Ferrett Green. There’ll be a Teddy Bears picnic, a Band Evening at the Verwood Hub and a church service on the Memorial Recreation Ground.

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back to the 17th century – and a coat of arms from the reign of Charles II. Despite grants from the Historic Churches Trust and other financial support, more money is needed and there is an ongoing bake-to-order cake sale run by Els Riley including coffee and walnut traybake, cherry bakewell cupcakes and cheese scones. For more details contact 01258 841327

Every Tuesday during the holidays Avon Heath Country Park near Ringwood is holding some free and fascinating wildlife experiences for young ones. The fun starts at 9.30am10am with the unveiling of the Moth Trap, where visitors are asked to help identify the night’s catch, before they are released back into the park. Nature Table takes place from 10am-11am where you can explore the skeletal remains of heathland animals and try your luck at identifying the park’s bone collection. And from 11.20am-11.45am there’ll be sand-lizard feeding.

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Blue Badge abusers fined

Food Bank donation appeal

Blue Badge drivers who can’t find a parking space in the Stour and Avon area have now been told the reason why. According to a new survey, drivers in the BCP council region have been named as some of the worst offenders when it comes to unlawfully parking in Blue Badge bays.

It’s not just food that’s needed at Wimborne Food Bank which is appealing for a number of items, including cat food and chocolate bars. The foodbank is short of a number of items including adult toothpaste and toothbrushes, size 1, 5 and 9 nappies, shampoo,

The U-Switch company says more than 3,000 penalty charge notices for this type of offence were handed out last year, making the area the eighth worst, nationally. The Dorset Council area slapped 1,550 drivers with charges and is the 30th worst area for people unlawfully taking Blue Badge spaces.

shower gel and bars of soap. There are donation boxes in Waitrose Wimborne, Furzehill Village Stores, outside Oakley Village Butchers in Merley, Coop Colehill, Coop Crown Mead, Coop Walford Mill and outside A. H. Griffin Funeralcare Broadstone.

Church facing battle to survive launches gift day fundraiser A church that has served its community for more than 100 years could fall victim to the cfovid pandemic...and a bad case of rust. Colehill Methodist Church, which first welcomed worshippers in 1913, is facing a financial battle only weeks after opening its doors following an 18month shutdown due to the anti-virus regulations which closed churches across the nation. With income lost during lockdown from the hire of

the chapel’s large hall to community groups, finances were already under severe pressure. But routine servicing last month of the central heating boiler brought a further blow when it was revealed that rust meant it had to be taken out of service immediately. “Without heating, as we approach the autumn and winter months, it means that we can’t offer the hall to local groups and we depend on that income to keep us going,” said church steward

Dennis Brewer. “The church has been a part of Colehill life for all these years and it would be so sad for everyone if we had to close our doors.” For members of the Lonnen Road church, the hall has been the setting for coffee mornings, pancake and harvest festival events, Christmas teas and special lunches to raise money for charity work in Africa. Local groups have used it for activities including dancing, children’s

trampoline, keep fit, yoga, Pilates and league table tennis. Some cash help for the church has been offered by the Methodist circuit under its funding scheme for churches hit by the pandemic closure but, to raise enough money to replace the boiler, the Colehill fellowship is now organising a Gift Day, on Saturday September 4, from 10am to noon, with tea, coffee and cakes for visitors.

Special agent retiring after 50 years By Faith Eckersall A Wimborne estate agent is hanging up his tape measure after an incredible 50 years in the business. Barry Fry started his career at the tender age of 15 on July 12 1971, a few days before his 16th birthday, with the firm of Thomas Ensor & Sons. “They mainly dealt in agricultural matters but had a little sideline in properties,” he said. His first few years were spent “measuring out plots” on rural land. “I particularly remember the occasion when I accidentally left my tape measure out on the ground and a pig ate it!” he said. Despite that initial hiccup, he went on to sell property, starting with a two-bedroom bungalow on Merley Way 24

RETIRING: Barry Fry, right, with Andrew Chilcott and Ian Lillicrap

and a semi-detached house in Leigh Road, Wimborne, which went for £7,500. Barry calculates that he’s sold anything from 25 to 40 homes a year, meaning that he’s probably sold more than 1,600 homes over his career. “Some stick in the mind more than others, like the homeowner in Winterbourne Kingston who decided that he’d start dismantling his motorbike all over the kitchen table just as we

started viewings,” he said. He also remembers the occasion when he was going round a property next to a funeral director’s morgue. “It definitely had an air about it, you felt someone or something was there with you, even though the house was empty,” he said. Barry has worked for a number of Dorset companies, including Goadsby and Harry J Palmer and in 1993 started his own agency, Fry’s, in Verwood, acquiring a business partner and continuing until 2007. In his late 50s he decided to sell up in Wimborne and retire to Cornwall but after his wife spotted a job with the agents Lillicrap Chilcott, he started working there. “She said I’d be bored if I stopped work and she was

right,” he said. “Lillicrap Chilcott get to sell some extraordinary properties and through working for them I’ve discovered so much more about the county.” Barry has seen half a century’s worth of changes in the industry, including the introduction of moneylaundering checks. “A very nice gentlemen client asked me recently ‘Is my word not good enough for you?’ regarding the financial side and I had to tell him that sadly, no it wasn’t, because of the law,” he said. He now intends to spend his retirement travelling with his wife and learning to play the guitar. “I will miss the work and the people because, in the end, it’s a job about people, not buildings,” he said.

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Is this Hampshire’s most beautiful village hall? The residents of Sandleheath near Fordingbridge could be forgiven for thinking so, after the Arts and Crafts style building, which used to be the local church of St Aldhelm’s, was officially opened after a £200,000 facelift. The money was raised over two years by the trustees of the hall’s charity and the opening ceremony was held in front of guests including members of Hampshire County Council, New Forest District Council, VERY SMART: Inside the newly refurbished Sandleheath village hall and, below, Councillor Sandleheath Parish Council Alan O’Sullivan, Keith Bennett and Michael Hulse outside the hall Pictures: LIZZIE BLAND and a variety of local organisations that have helped with the transformation. St Aldhelm’s was designed by architect Charles Ponting and was used as the parish church until 2011, when Methodists and Anglicans began worshiping together at the Sandleheath Uniting Church. Guests heard that the building reflected Sandleheath’s heritage as a brickmaking community and that St Aldhelm’s was built by ‘Sandleheath men from Sandleheath bricks’. Its foundation stone was original ceremony, by community itself, which said. “I hope you will agree originally laid in 1907 by unveiling a brass plaque donated £11,000 of the total that we have met both Lady Katherine Hulse, commemorating the event. raised. ambitions.” widow of the fifth Baronet Trustees board chairman “Throughout this process, To celebrate the occasion, Hulse of Breamore House, Keith Bennett thanked the we not only wanted to the village enjoyed a grand whose family donated the councils, businesses, trusts, create a stylish, modern opening party inside and land. Her great-greatfoundations and individuals community amenity, but outside the new facility. grandson, Michael Hulse, who had made also to sensitively preserve Entertainment included a who lives at Breamore contributions to the Village this much-loved landmark pop-up pub, live music and House, performed the reHall Refurbishment Appeal to be enjoyed by tea, coffee and cakes by the opening, 114 years after the including the Sandleheath generations to come,” he village hall team.

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Pooches on parade and hoping to find themselves a home

A dog show with a difference is taking place in West Parley next month when Staffie and Stray Rescue is holding a parade of pooches who need loving new homes. The parade starts at 10am 26

sharp on Sunday, September 19, at West Parley Memorial Hall and will give potential owners the chance to meet dogs and ask questions about their individual care and personalities.

The event will include an introductory talk about dogs in the charity’s care and the type of home that each one will require. Then dogs will be brought into the hall one by one and taken out into the

adjoining field, so people can meet them on a more personal level. No re-homing will take place on the day but people can start the process of applying to adopt.

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Announcements DEATHS

FULLUCK JOHN Passed away peacefully at Blandford Hospital on 29th July, aged 83 years. Lovingly reunited with his adored wife Janet, he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Private funeral will be held, donations if desired to ‘Children’s Liver Disease Foundation’ or ‘Tarrant Ward-Blandford Hospital’ c/o Lesley Shand Funeral Service, 28 East Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7DR Tel: 01258 453425 or online funeraldirector.co.uk/ john-fulluck

Witness appeal as three are arrested in poaching probe Armed officers and a helicopter were sent to a rural area near Blandford following an alleged poaching incident. Dorset Police said that at 8.59pm on Friday, July 30 they received a report that somebody was driving a silver 4x4 type vehicle in fields, targeting hares and damaging property. Officers attended, including armed response units, as well as the National Police Air Service helicopter. It was reported that the car was followed by officers and a number of men attempted to make off. Following a search, four men – a 27-year-old from Basildon, a 24-year-old from Romford, a 21-year-old from the Cambridge area and a 19-yearold from Essex – were arrested in relation to the incident and released under investigation.

Dorset Police also seized two dogs as well as a vehicle with its contents and a suspected air rifle. Now they are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. PC Sebastian Haggett, of Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, said: “Our team has been in the area to conduct reassurance patrols and engage with the rural community. Officers from the response units have been briefed about the incident and will continue to proactively patrol the area. “Dorset Police takes reports of rural crime seriously and we would urge anyone who witnesses suspected poaching in progress to contact Dorset Police on 999.” Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk, email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or call 101, ref 55210122794. 27

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Pets LOST AND FOUND AND REHOMING Lilly is a small four-yearold Rottweiler cross. She is a highly intelligent dog, who needs a special home with an experienced, sensible owner; ideally someone who has an active outdoor life and needs a dog to accompany them. She might also be suitable for scent work as she is not large, and learns fast. Her training will be ongoing as she knew very little when she came to us and has obviously suffered setbacks being moved around. She is very affectionate and loves a fuss, but gets very excited with toys and balls, so play is limited and training games are best. Lilly also has occasional mood swings which may be to do with her previous life. She walks with our other dogs and is fine, but can react to strange dogs if they push into her, especially if they bark at her. She came to us from the pound and we have had her for over a year. Lilly has been homed twice and returned twice – different reasons both

times. We always make it clear to adopters that there is no substitute for professional help and sometimes an experienced eye can pick up something quite simple – we also give out a list of dog trainers and behaviourists who we know are thorough. We can only say that Lilly is a delightfully friendly dog – she has never been difficult with any of the staff or volunteers at the sanctuary and even likes the vet. If you are able to offer Lilly or one of her lovely friends a forever home or a foster home please contact our office on 01202 875000, admin@waggytails.org.uk or visit our website waggytails.org.uk

Clockwise from top left, Camalot, Lion, Boris and Tiger

Cats looking for new homes: Camelot (10+) shy black boy lots of war wounds needing tlc: Boris (7) shy black boy just looking for love; Lion (7) shy ginger tabby boy needing loving country home: Tiger (6) confused ginger tabby boy

Our lost & found cats These are the most recent cats that have been lost or found please check out our Facebook page or give us a call Lost Cats: n Bridge Close, Gillingham – white & black boy missing since 21/7 n Henbury House Gardens, Sturminster Marshall – Bengal missing since end June n Highfields Blandford – tabby & white boy missing 6 weeks n Blandford – grey & white boy missing a couple of months n Oake Woods, Gillingham – b/w boy unneutered n Orchard St, Blandford – brindle tortie missing since end June Found cats: If you are regularly seeing a cat in your garden or down your street that you don’t think has an owner please give us a call it might be a lost cat that could be reunited with its owner. n Hamlet above Bryanston – Black cat been around a few years on and off, and a w/b cat turned up 21/7 n Spetisbury – Fluffy blue grey tabby since the beginning of June n Gurkha Rd, Blandford – white and tabby (not the lost one above) l We are still offering neutering and micro-chipping for £5 in postcode areas DT10, DT11, SP5, SP7, BH21 and now also in SP8. Call 01258 268695.

Items for sale Men’s Bionic Aquagrip golf glove. Left hand. ML. Black suede microfibre, Brand new, still in packing. £12 01935 851076. Recovery golf ball tube with 13 practice balls £10 Extendable metal golf ball recovery scoop £10 01935 851076. Men’s Stuburt waterproof golf shoes. Black/red. Soft spikes Size 7 Spare laces Almost new, only worn twice + golf shoe bag £58 - 01935 851076. Reading light in working order, light head is adjustable, base small but sturdy £25. 07523 564678 28

jaynepitman@aol.com Alloy wheel protectors brand new £25 mob 07523 564678. Two Crossroads Ultra bicycles 27in. wheels. Reasonable condition. Bike rack for car and accessories included. £25 each. 01935 872269. Towing mirrors by Milenco, fit most cars, includes storage bag £30, caravan hitchlock Winterhoff 300 suit Elddis vans £30. tel 01747 821538. Double bed. Silentnight mattress, base and headboard. Good condition. Collection only. £10. the.smiths1@yahoo.co.uk Wanted wooden double bed

with springs and twin tub washing machine. call 01258 817140. Horse hair mattress 5ft old but good condition. Free to collect. 01258 820356. Book Limited edition, "Legend of the Somerset & Dorset Railway" by Alan Hammond as new condition. Offers around £25-£30 01963 350118. Wooden Chest full curtains £50, Tin Box full of books £40, Dog basket new £10 01963 371239. Red Deer antlers 10 points £80, Shower seat Blue paddle swivel top extendable £7.50 01963 440741. 2 x black and chrome swivel

breakfast bar stools lovely condition £75 for the pair. Call 07970 568679. Panasonic silver microwave oven/grill lovely condition £75 ONO Call 07970 568679. Violinist required any age or experience contact Rolandrat42@outlook.com Bees, 6 frame nucleus 14"x12", 2021 Queen (daughter of imported Danish Q) tel.07905820687 (Wimborne).

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Travelling with your pet: What you need to know Thinking of travelling abroad with your pet? As restrictions are lifting, more and more people are thinking about taking their pets abroad with them for the holidays. Pet travel within Europe has changed and EU Pet Passports are no longer valid and won’t be accepted. You now need to be issued with an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) from an Official Vet (OV). These AHC’s are time consuming for the vet to complete and need to be 100% correct in order to be rubberstamped! We recommend an appointment well in advance of any travel dates you might have to ensure everything is in place. An appointment with your vet to issue an AHC will include the following checks:

Your pet must be microchipped – you should ensure all personal details are up-to-date, including your mobile telephone number Your pet must be vaccinated Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days

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prior to travel Tapeworm treatment for dogs is also required if travelling to Finland, Eire, Northern Ireland, Norway and Malta Your pet’s AHC will be valid for:

n Ten days after the date of issue for entry into the EU or NI n Onward travel within the EU or NI for four months after the date of issue n Re-entry to the UK for four months after the date of issue When arriving in an EU country or NI, you’ll need to go through a ‘travellers’ point of entry’. You may need to show your pet’s AHC, and proof of their: n Microchip n Rabies vaccination n Tapeworm treatment (if applicable) The AHC is valid for one entry only from the UK into the EU. If you return home and would like to make another trip to the EU within the four month window, you will need to be issued a new AHC by your vet. n vetsmiths.co.uk

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Meet double trouble Eddie and Charlie, a pair of domestic (fancy) rats who have come into the RSPCA at Ashley Heath due to no fault of their own. These pair are a little shy and will need a little time and patience for them to gain your trust. Nevertheless they are curious, good to handle and

don't let their initial shyness get in the way of a tasty treat! A large cage with lots of enrichment, places to hide and explore would be ideal. To view all the centre’s animals for rehoming go to rspca.org.uk/local/ashleyheath-animal-centre, where you will find out about how to apply to adopt a pet.

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Antiques & Collectibles WE BUY RECORDS, COLLECTIONS LARGE AND SMALL

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Thirty years of dealing in antique and collectible toys. Top prices paid for all types of model railway, die cast cars, early Action Man and Stars Wars, Scalextric. Meccano, unmade Airfix kits etc. Those magical names: Hornby, Dinky, Triang, Spot-on, Corgi, Subbuteo, Britains, Timpo plus plus plus... Telephone: 01935 816072 Mobile: 07527 074343

FOR AUCTION: The medals, silver cigarette case, letter and The Choughs Hotel, Chard, visitors book being sold by Charterhouse in Sherborne on Thursday, September 9 and is expected to make between £300-500

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A cabochon emerald brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels

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A Tiffany silver cup commemorating The Hay-Pauncefote Treaty

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The Charterhouse two-day September collector’s auction on September 9 and 10 includes a group of First World War medals to a Somerset lad. “The market for medals continues to be strong with collectors looking to add to their collections,” said Richard Bromell. “This combined with fresh to the market medals with a good side story produces great results.” The group of medals being sold by Charterhouse were awarded to Farrier Staff-Sergeant Stanley Layzell and come to the auction directly from a family relation. Layzell served in the Royal Artillery from the start of the First World War through to North West Persia and Iraq after the First World War. In addition, he was awarded a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal for exemplary service. Having served for King and Country, he settled down in Chard where he ran The Choughs Hotel. With the medals is a guest book from the

hotel dating to 1931 with his business card glued in the front “Good Accommodation for Motorists & Cyclists, Garage & Good Stables”. The last entry in the book dates to 1935. Also with the lot is a letter from the Royal Army Service Corps dated June 19 1931. Addressed to Stan, albeit in poor condition, the type letter notes the gift of a silver cigarette case “…when you handle this case, we hope it will remind you of some happy occasions spent in our company, and, when puffing away at your ‘weed’, bear in mind all of us have expressed a unanimous wish for your good health, happiness and prosperity, in your new sphere… In conclusion, once again let us wish you all the best of good things, not only for yourself, but for Mrs Layzell and the baby….” The silver presentation cigarette case looks to have been appreciated and well used by Stan as it bears many dents. The medals, visitor book, letter and silver presentation cigarette

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sale at next auction case being sold by Charterhouse are estimated at £300-500 when they go under the auctioneers gavel on Thursday, September 9. Charterhouse are now accepting entries for this specialist auction of coins, medals and stamps on September 9 and model cars, toys, clocks & collector’s items on Friday, Septmeber 10 with classic and vintage cars at the Haynes International Motor Museum on Tuesday, October 5 with classic and vintage motorcycles, also at Haynes, on Thursday, October 14. Richard Bromell and the team at

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Charterhouse can be contacted for valuations and to arrange a free home visit at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne or call 01935 812277 POSTCARDS WANTED ALL TYPES. PRE – 1950 BEST PRICES PAID 01202 743860 Or 07922 069270

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Spotlight on: East Dorset Riding Club East Dorset Riding Club is based at Hurn Bridge Equestrian Centre, Parley Lane (by kind permission of Martin & Lisa Wickham). Hurn Bridge has a fantastic floodlit school, plenty of parking and a round pen for lunging – if you need to safely, and a sand warm up area. The majority of their events are held there, but theywe do sometimes use other venues so please check the Calendar of Events for more details. The club offers a community of friendly, like-minded horse riders and owners in the local area who want to enjoy their horses. They say: “No matter what you want to do, be it compete or just join in our social events, you will be welcomed, encouraged and supported. “EDRC strive to embrace all abilities of both horse and rider, to enable you both to progress. With our fantastic bank of trainers and instructors across all disciplines, from grass roots ORGANIC, SMALL-BALE HAY. approx 80 bales @ £5. Collect Bere Marsh Farm DT11 0QY. Countryside Restoration Trust 07398 706131 TB MARE, 15 years, ex racehorse for sale 07811 837061

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Food & Drink By Loraine Gibson It’s almost plum season. Mine are looking likely to be ready earlier than usual this year and it’ll be a bumper harvest. This takes me to these two easy-peasy recipes that I do each year using either my freshly-harvested (or frozen) plums, but shopbought are good, too. This delicious plum gin needs only three ingredients and is best made about three months prior to drinking, so it would be ready just in time for Christmas, but you can cheat and have it early if you’re feeling a bit maverick. First you need a bottle of gin. Or vodka. Not everyone realises that vodka, essentially a clear, flavourless spirit, is like the base of gin before juniper berries get added to give the classic gin flavour. However, as flavoured gins are the new black, tipplewise, what you add for flavour is up to you. If you’ve a favourite gin use that, if not, vodka it is. I’ve used both, there’s not much difference. Saying that, I prefer a gin base. No idea why! Next you need the fruit. I use plums as I have a Czar plum tree in my garden that yields masses of the things every August, though damsons work well, too. Start with freezing the fruit in a bag overnight (it makes

quarter of apples and a quarter of pears, but you can use them all equally or just do half and half of whatever you’ve got in. Ingredients: 500g mixed fruit Quarter to half tsp cinnamon powder, depending on your taste 75g soft brown or granulated sugar 50g cold butter 100g plain flour 50g demerara sugar

Let’s let ready to crumble de-stoning so easy) or until you’re ready to ‘distill’. You will need: 1 litre Kilner jar 500g fruit 250g sugar 70cl bottle of gin or vodka Method: 1 Put the sugar in the jar. 2 Take fruits from freezer, wrap in a cloth (it may stain) and bash the heck out of them for a few minutes. This splits them open, revealing for easy stone removal. Place the smashed fruit on top of the sugar and stir together. 3 Add all the gin or vodka and stir again. I like to add one or a mix of the following optional ingredients: a couple of star

anise, a cinnamon stick, an uncut chilli, a handful of peppercorns; a bayleaf. Seal and store upright in a cool, dry place. Every few days, whenever you remember, give it a bit of swirl around to mix the ingredients. After three months, or when you’re ready, strain through a very fine sieve, bottle and drink straight as an aperitive, long with tonic and ice, or even mulled. Cheers! Plum, Pear and Apple crumble This crumble is basic and so easy to make, but whenever I serve it people sigh with happiness. My mix is half plums a

Method: 1 Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 4, 180C/160C fan 2 Use smashed, de-stoned frozen plums as per the gin recipe and leave them in chunks then peel and chop apples and pears; mix all the fruit in a bowl with the soft sugar. 3 Line an ovenproof dish with the fruits packed quite tightly. 4 Make the crumble. Chop the butter into chunks and work into the flour with dry, cool hands until it’s a breadcrumb texture then add the demerara sugar; mix in gently. 5 Spread the crumble mix over the top of the fruit (you can sprinkle a little more demerara on top for added crunch) then bake in the middle of the oven 35 to 45 mins or until golden. Serve with good vanilla icecream, cream or hot or cold custard.

How to earn brownie points with the children this summer Chocolate Brownies Brownies are super easy to make and the perfect bake to get the kids involved with during the summer holidays. These brownies are deeply chocolatey and gooey, the secret ingredient is a shot of coffee which really enhances the flavour. Ingredients: For 12 generous servings 32

For a gluten free option, substitute the plain flour for gluten free plain flour. 225g dark chocolate 225g salted butter 5 free range eggs 335g soft brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 150g plain flour 1 teaspoon coffee granules dissolved in a little boiling water

Method: Preheat the oven to 175c Line a rectangular brownie tin with baking paper or for ease use a disposable foil tray Place the chocolate and butter into a plastic bowl and melt in the microwave, using short bursts. Stir until the chocolate and butter are fully mixed In another bowl whisk the

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Cooking... My nephew Chris and his family really like my cheese straws. I make them for family parties as my contribution. I have lots of different shapes depending on the occasion. Hearts for Valentines Day, eggs and rabbits for Easter, pumpkins, spiders and bats for Halloween. You get the picture! I even have a special one for my Dad in the shape of an old fashioned aeroplane. I am fascinated with all the different cutters you can buy, I even have one of a tractor which is my granddaughters favourite vehicle. Back to Chris. One year at Christmas, Chris had obviously got bored with my usual cheese straw shapes and decided to set me a challenge! As a Christmas present, he brought me some giraffe and elephant cutters. I looked at the package and thought, ‘well, that’s not very difficult’. Then I realised that the cutters formed pieces of the animals and that you had to put them together to make a 3D model!! The first couple of attempts resulted in failure. Cutting out and cooking the cheese animals was fine. Putting them together was a different matter! They were very delicate. The

with Martha Legg Ingredients: 4oz Plain flour 2oz Margarine or butter 2oz Cheese Pinch of salt 1 egg

giraffes in particular tended to lose their heads, and the baby giraffes could never stand up on their feet. (A common problem, I think, when they are first born.) The elephants would stand up fine, but when you went to put the ears on, they would either fall off, or if you pressed them down to fit, you could break them in half!! I had many attempts and then I realised that if I had a legless giraffe or an earless elephant, it didn’t really matter, it was the general overview and taste that was

important! So, I learnt to make extra legs and ears, after all, who was to know that about the failures? I could eat the evidence and no one would be any the wiser! So, you can stick to the traditional straws or have fun Durweston DT11 0QW with Home reared and locally produced different meats, game, deli, fruit, veg, free cutters, or range eggs and lots more. make your own Follow us on Facebook design. for all our latest meat pack deals and what’s in fresh that week.

with these top chocolate brownies eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth then add the dissolved coffee Fold in the flour gently Add the melted chocolate and butter, mix until fully incorporated Pour into your baking tin and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until cracks

appear on the top, the key to a gooey brownie is not to over cook it, if you stick a skewer in the top, it should still have mixture on it, this goes against all the rules for cake making but I guarantee you will have the best brownies. Allow to cool and slice into squares.

Method: Rub the margarine into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the salt Grate the cheese and add to the breadcrumb mix Stir in the egg until the mixture looks like pastry. Add more flour if its sticky or add water if it’s not sticky together Dust a surface with plain flour and then roll out until its about 1/4 inch thick Use cutters as desired Place on a baking tray, with space for them to spread Cook at 200 degrees for 10 minutes or until brown.

Top Tip – Double the mixture and make 2 tins of brownies, one for now and freeze one. They freeze well once baked. nRecipe by Sadie Smith, award winning cake designer and baker from Cake by Sadie Smith, Wimborne.

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Vicki comes clean on secrets behind By Lorraine Gibson newsdesk@ stourandavon.net

For Vicki Cannings of Blandford, the sweet smell of success came purely by chance. Finding herself working from home during the first lockdown, she decided to do something useful with the extra time that she had from not having to travel every day. Vicki had been working at Blandford Hospital and she wanted to make something practical for her colleagues. “We have lots of beeswax from our hives and I decided to make some soothing balms for the hospital staff for the sores on their hands and faces from PPE,” says 35-year-old Vicki. She began experimenting and what started off as a hobby became an obsession that’s now a thriving business, producing planetfriendly soaps and toiletries from beeswax. “We love honey. It’s where The Dorset Soap Co began,” she says. “My journey into handmade and natural products started when my partner Carl, who is a beekeeper, gave me a pot of beeswax which he had harvested for the first time

SWEET SUCCESS: Vicki Cannings of the Dorset Soap Co

from one of our hives. “He got his bees in 2020 and is the main beekeeper in our house. He’s really passionate about the beekeeping process and the honey and I love the resulting beeswax and wax cappings.”

So, just how easy is it to harvest beeswax? “It’s a fine art! Carl is the master of honey and wax extraction and always brings me back lots of delightful produce whenever he visits the hives,” she explains. “It’s amazing how much

they produce in a short space of time.” “We didn’t want anything to go to waste created a soothing and healing hand balm, inspired by sore hands from all the washing and scrubbing during the pandemic. “I combined the beeswax with cocoa butter and oil we had extracted from our spearmint in the garden and created a Spearmint Body Balm.” “And so, my first ever product (and secretly my favourite) was born,” she adds. On discovering that as well as being good to eat, honey, nature’s sweetener was also the ultimate skin food, she was hooked. “I didn’t want to stop there,” says Vicki, who now works as a medical secretary at the Blandford Group Practice, “I combined the beeswax and rosemary from the garden with our incredibly tasty honey and made our Honey, Beeswax and Rosemary Soap Bar,” says Vicki” I ask her whether the product varies according to the flowers of the season, just as the taste of honey does. “Completely,” she replies,

Honey, you need to bee informed just how good this is

Honey and beeswax smell and feel amazing but their healing properties and health benefits make them just as good for you on the outside as well as the inside Honey has both anti-bacterial and anti-septic properties, which not only deep cleanse skin but make it perfect for preventing and treating acne. It’s packed with antioxidants, so fights toxin build-ups; it also naturally opens pores a 34

combination that can reduce blackheads and leave skin super clean. It has anti-microbial properties to help fight off skin infections and has been successfully trialled to treat eczema and psoriasis. Honey boosts collagen production, which can help reduce signs of aging and slow the formation of wrinkles. It’s incredibly moisturising and hydrates dry, sore skin.

Honey is naturally soothing and has been known to fade scars. Enzymes in honey work as a gentle exfoliator, sloughing dead-skin cells and boosting circulation. So, if I only had one life-saving product, what should it be? The all-purpose balm. It’s made from pure beeswax, cocoa butter and grape seed oil in a range of eight scents and fixes everything from sunburn to chapped lips and eczema.

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her soap opera “at the moment we have a limitededition range of lime honey from bees living in a lime orchard and you can taste the lime in the honey.” Handmade in her home ‘soap factory’, the bars start life as a base of beeswax which are then beautified by the addition of more of Vicki’s home-grown natural ingredients - think rosemary, clementine, jasmine, peppercorns, and basil - all sourced from garden to fruit tree. After a bit of planetfriendly alchemy, the mix is transformed into solid hunks (or ‘loaves’) of soap that smell and feel as good as they look. No doubt part of the appeal of the beeswax bars is that there is just something deeply comforting about the smell of honey. It evokes the scent of summer ambles through golden bursts of Dorset’s gorse, an olfactory delight of sunwarmed honey tinged with heather. Or maybe that’s just me! Perhaps it’s just because it smells of what it does so well – soothing – but in the wake of news of the rate of climate-change

speeding up, environmentally-friendly products are more important than ever. Having now developed a range of soaps, balms and four new products releasing next month, that are free from SLS/SLEC, parabens and palm oil, Vicki has ensured her packaging is equally sound. “Our products and packaging are all plastic free and everything is recyclable, even down to our postal bags which can be used twice, then used as a compostable food waste bag,” she says. “In a world where there is still so much plastic waste and cosmetics still contain excess chemicals, I made it my mission to produce everything as naturally as possible including switching to an eco-friendly energy provider.” She adds: “The products are made by me in my workshop at home and are not tested on animals (just the family). And the best-seller? “Our Honey, Rosemary and Beeswax soap. I use raw beeswax and honey and you can even see the pollen and wax cappings in the soap. “It smells divine and I don’t have to use any other face products since I started using it.” n Follow @thedorset soapco to find out more.

No time like the present to start getting yourself fitter ‘The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is now’. This Chinese proverb reminds of us of the ‘power of now’, over the futility of regret for what we may not have done in the past. Instead of waiting for the ‘right time’ to get fit and risk letting days, weeks and even years pass us by; start the process now. There is always something we can do to benefit ourselves, often quite simple things. Our health and fitness isn’t a project, it’s built up and supported through our daily habits and small behaviours over our whole lifetime. If you’re new to exercise, you’ve actually the most to gain, even by doing just a little. I’m not a fan of this ‘all or nothing’ mentality in fitness as it can be intimidating and it even puts people off getting started. Going too hard at the start also means you’re more likely to drop out as the pace is too great (remember the tale of the tortoise and the hare!). Fitness is for everyone; it should feel great to move our bodies in a way that’s right for us and enjoy ourselves doing it. Exercise should energise us, improve our quality of life and leave us wanting to come back for more. Don’t load all your expectation on one thing, particularly if it’s something you might struggle with and make sure it’s broken down into stages as one thing leads to another. It’s not all or nothing ... it’s little things every day and bigger things some days. The biggest thing most people struggle with is adherence over time, whether this is a fitness regime or a diet change.

Starting small and building up not only increases your chance of sticking to it (creating a habit rather than going through a phase) but also allows for natural and inevitable ebb and flow of life. I personally use a checklist of small behaviours that I try and stick to, most days, when I can. These include for me; going for a walk; drinking water with my meals; eating five portions of fruit and vegetables; meditating or reading for ten minutes and getting to bed on time. Yours may be different and should be individual to you. When life, injury or lack of motivation prevents me from working out, I find focusing on all or some of these smaller habits helps me look after myself physically and mentally so it’s easier to build up from. These are for me, foundational behaviours that I then build my goals of gym workouts and my sport onto. I always remember a 90-yearold gentleman, at a local Prama memory group who said his regret in life was that he hadn’t started learning the piano when he was 60 years old as he thought he was too old. He reflected that if he had, he’d have had thirty years playing under his belt. If you didn’t plant your ‘tree’ twenty years ago; please don’t use it as an excuse not to do little, important things now. It’s small things done repeatedly that give us progress and satisfaction. Enjoy the process, start today and your future self will thank you for it. n Katrina Keeling is a Wimborne-based personal training and fitness instructor. kkeelingfitness@gmail.com kkfitness.co.uk

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Let art and lovely surroundings heal your soul at country park Searching for an event to boost your mental and physical health? Come and be inspired to paint or draw at Art Pro Loco in Upton Country Park during the August Bank Holiday weekend.

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Poole and East Dorset Art Society invite all ages and abilities to come and make a piece of art in a day. The resulting artwork will then be displayed in an evolving exhibition in The Gallery Upstairs The society, which is a charity promoting art in the community, chose the name as Pro Loco means ‘of the place’ and the idea is to visit a place and make a piece of art based on the location. Upton Country Park has 160 acres of parkland, woodland, shoreline, and gardens. Fair Ground Art lovers Wimborne’s Fair Trade Shop can go any Beautiful gifts from around the world Food, chocolate, coffee day from & household supplies Friday 27th Toiletries, soft furnishings & bags T-shirts, baby & children’s clothes, to Sunday scarves & socks Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm 29th 1 Cornmarket Court, Wimborne August. fairground21@gmail.com www.wimbornefairtradeshop.co.uk shopappy.com/wimborne/fair-ground

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Procrastinating? Time to reclaim your motivation By Susie Carver, consulting hypnotist with Sea Change Hypnotherapy in Wimborne It’s been fantastic to watch the Olympic Games this summer and witness all the competitors enjoying the fruits of their dedicated, hard work. But how do they stay so motivated? If you’ve ever fallen victim to procrastination you will know that at times it can be easy to find your flow, while at others it’s frustratingly hard to find the drive to achieve anything meaningful. What if you had the tools to keep you moving in the right direction every day? It’s easier than you might think, but it does take consistent effort and practice. This wonderful selfhypnosis visualisation will get you back on track. Set aside time each day where

you can focus your mind inwards. Breathe deeply and allow your thoughts to drift in and out of your mind. As you do this, imagine releasing tension from each muscle in turn. As you release tension from your body, your mind will relax, too, until you reach a place of perfect calm. Now bring to mind your ‘why’ – what it is that drives you, what it is above all else that you want to achieve. Because our mind and body are connected, when we tap into our imaginations to connect deeply to this driving force, we begin to feel the energy in our bodies. Notice any changes or emotions that occur in your body when you do this. Get a sense of yourself standing at a crossroads. Down one pathway you can see everything continuing as usual, and you can

see where you will end up. On the other side the pathway leads to a future you, living out your dreams. Imagine walking down this pathway and watch the scene playing out – notice how you move, how you act. What is different about this future you? How did you make the changes that got you here? Step into this future you so that they become a part of you. Feel

what they feel, see what they see and hear what they hear. And allow those feelings and that energy to intensify, until you are fully living that version of the future. Hold onto this feeling for a while, then gradually let yourself drift back along the pathway, bringing all that energy back with you to the here and now. This simple process of allowing yourself to fully experience your dreams with all your senses is incredibly powerful. Practice it every day and notice how quickly you reclaim your motivation. Susie Carver is a hypnotherapist and wellbeing coach with Sea Change Hypnotherapy in Wimborne. seachangehypno.com hello@seachangehypno.com

Did I tell you about déjà vu? Oh, I did... Have you ever found yourself wondering what your purpose is? Do you have dreams and ambitions that you haven’t yet acted upon? Have you got a desire to get what you want out of life but just don’t know how to approach it? Do you have déjà vu dreams and goals that keep rolling around from one year to the next not getting done? If so, coaching can help… Coaching is the art of supporting a client to achieve their full potential, enabling clients to transition from where they are now, to where they really want to be, much more quickly and effectively than if they were to do it on their own. Often coaching is described as being for the ‘worried well,’ namely those individuals that are NOT experiencing significant levels of distress in

their life but are feeling that they want or could do more, perhaps with their life in general, maybe their career, personal development, health or relationships etc. Coaching is very much present and future focused in its approach, unlike other therapies such as counselling, which focuses on events that have taken place in the past. Coaching is non-directive and non-advice given, which is different to a consulting or mentoring service which is directive and advice driven. Coaching will bring about the realisation within a client, that their goals, dreams and ambitions are within their own grasp and control. The client will find themselves empowered to recognise their priorities, set and work towards defined goals and dreams that are both inspiring yet challenging, and be enabled to explore and assess

the reality of their situation. Coaching facilitates a client to identify options and potential solutions and assists them in finding ways forward with actions and timescales for completion. Coaching inspires and encourages clients to take ownership, responsibility and accountability for their direction, so that success is ensured. Coaching is always provided in a professional, nonjudgemental, confidential and empathic way with a high level of rapport and trust. A coach listens deeply, focusing solely on the client, asking clear, concise, open and effective questions enabling the client to think differently. A coach recognises the uniqueness of each client and allows them the time to think, process and reflect and the coach will acknowledge and handle a client’s beliefs with

sensitivity and respect. A coach will always believe in a client even when a client might not believe in themselves. Through coaching a client will achieve their goals and dreams with a high degree of motivation, satisfaction and positivity. They will learn new skills, find their selfawareness raised, and they will gain increased confidence and self-belief. Ultimately, they will achieve a greater sense of self, direction and purpose.

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Face up to caring for your face Searching for the perfect facial that suits your skin type can be a bit of a minefield and with so many different products out there, it can be difficult to know what will suit your individual skin type. Due to many months stuck in lockdown and the daily ritual of wearing facemasks, our skin has been neglected. Dehydration, a sugar rich diet and lack of a good skincare regime may have left you feeling like your skin needs some tender, loving care. Many people want more than just a cleanse, tone, mask and moisturise from a facial as that can be something done at home. Helen Scott at HNB in Canford Cliffs offers a ‘Bespoke Facial’ which is a treatment that’s a little out of the ordinary with results lasting weeks or months rather than a day or two. This popular treatment is 80 minutes long and can include

a fruit acid peel and milia removal. Milia are small cysts that form when dead skin cells get trapped under your skin and are commonly found under the skin on areas such as eyelids, forehead, cheeks and chin. The facial itself is not only relaxing it is completely tailored to an individual’s skin type. The facial begins with a thorough deep cleanse, followed by a steam which gently opens up the pores. Following the steam, a manual extraction is carried out which helps to get rid of

A walk around...

blocked pores and congestion. To help each client further relax, a rejuvenating shoulder, face and neck massage is then given before applying a collagen mask. Whilst the mask is sinking in, Helen provides each customer with a relaxing foot massage which again makes this facial even more unique. Collagen is found in our skin naturally but as we get older less and less collagen is produced which contributes to our skin aging. Many people are now turning to collagen supplements and injections, however, this facial allows collagen to penetrate the skin naturally. A favourite part of the treatment is the generous application of a luxury face elixir, made with carefully selected ingredients such as rosehip oil and bergamot. Rosehip oil is said to reduce inflammation, boost collagen production and helps protect

for a mile past your car. There are wide views of the countryside which, apart from woodland clumps and strips, presumably for pheasants, is nearly all arable for growing grain. Looking at the older buildings around the area, there are very few of stone as nearly all are built of brick, with a few old

against sun damage and bergamot has both disinfectant and antiinflammatory properties which can help heal blemish prone skin. After an 80-minute facial skin will feel softer, plumper, clearer and generally more hydrated. The effects from the facial are ongoing and using the affordable elixir oil every night will further enhance the effects of the facial. As a beauty therapist, Helen has over 22 years’ experience, including working in high profile salons in Knightsbridge and Chelsea. Helen’s products are vegan and palm oil free. Even the packaging uses all sustainable and recyclable materials. For more information on beauty treatments and products available email: helenbeautyhnb@gmail.com

with retired Dorset rights of way officer Chris Slade

CRICHEL This used to be two parishes, Long Crichel and Moor Crichel, now merged into one, so the walk is longer than usual, approaching 10 miles. Start near the Church at Long Crichel, visiting it if open. Then head southsouth-west along a bridleway leading up to a ridge where you turn right and go west through a wood full of pheasants. Turn right, north, for a short distance then left, west, for half a mile over Crichel Down. Then turn right and zig zag north for a mile until you meet the road which takes you south-east

...with Emma Hammond

cob walls. This suggests that the local geology is chalk topped with clay. In the olden days, people weren’t able to afford to bring building materials long distances and so had to use what was available locally. Continue south-east along the road for another mile until you reach the line of the

old Roman road, partly ploughed out, which you follow along a bridleway south-south-west until you meet a road which takes you south-east to Moor Crichel. Here you turn right, southwest, for half a mile, crossing the parish boundary into Witchampton which you follow westwards for five furlongs to Manswood where you turn right, north, and go through the village, which appears to have more thatched than tiled rooves. After a mile and a quarter you’ll meet a familiar junction where you turn left, west-north-west and will soon be back at your car.

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It’s plain uncommon scents to encourages them, but they don’t seem hungry. They loathe being overwatered in the winter, but are otherwise not attention seekers. Following the specialist instructions, I transport them to a little garden room so the more tender members of my Geraniaceae family can nestle and recall their summertime garden adventures together.

Emma Monahan lives next to the shrubbery with her indulgent husband, individualistic cat, devoted Cavalier, children and a great many plants “Miss! You’ve been doing it again!” Another perceptive teenager noticed the gorgeous floral aroma of the pelargonium scented odorata orange which I, and my little daughter, crush and rub into our wrists and arms each summer morning. Habitually replacing my usual perfume, although fleeting in odour, it has been a great conversation starter – certainly with my class. Intentionally placed resplendent either side of the front door, the odorata orange have inspired me to delve into the somewhat mystical, yet undoubtedly fragrant, delights of their horticultural links with the perfumier’s world. My aim is simple; to enhance my garden with eclectic scented leaf pelargoniums. What a splendid foray it has become! The scent of the geraniaceae family of plants is as resonant for non-gardeners as those who know their pelargoniums from their geraniums: grandmother’s greenhouses, patio parties, or Spanish sojourns are recalled. We recognise the smell; even if the name eludes. Of late, my passion for the extraordinary menu of pelargonium leaf fragrances includes, pelargonium attar of roses which makes such a relaxing tisane, or the strangely lemony birdbush varieties that are overwhelming en masse, or that which is yet to be purchased, blandfordianium, said to be

The Geraniaceae family – knowing the difference n Erodium (heronsbill) Erodois is Greek for a heron n Geranium (cranesbill) – Gernos is Greek for a crane n Pelargonium (storksbill) – Pelargos is Greek for a stork

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Gardening...

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The seeds of a good idea starting to grow A few years ago, I headed a conservation seed bank in the United Arab Emirates, gathering seeds from native wild plants from deserts and mountains in the Middle East. The seeds would be carefully separated from the seed heads, dried, then stored at -20°C. At that temperature, some seeds are estimated to survive for thousands of years and still germinate. Collecting seeds in your own garden, a friend’s or along countryside verges is a great way of increasing plants for free or growing something new. Seeds from most wild species and many cultivated plants come true-to-type (same as the parent) from seed. Heritage or heirloom vegetable cultivars are becoming popular. The charity Garden Organic manages a seed library, allowing members to try old cultivars that would

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Motoring

Police appeal after vehicles broken into By Karen Bate newsdesk@stourandavon.net

Police in East Dorset are issuing an appeal to help identify a potential witness after four vehicles were broken into in Colehill on Wednesday, July 14. Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The four vehicles were broken into on Lonnen Road at around 5.45am. Nothing was stolen from any of the vehicles. Shortly after the reported time of the incidents, three young males were seen leaving the area. Police Constable Kate Schofield of Dorset Police said: “Following enquiries, I

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Farming & Environment

A Day at the Farm...

with Tiffany Fleming

Our new columnist 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’. Oh, my days. The last couple of weeks down at the farm have been the busiest ever (says she who has been volunteering for all of eight weeks). The launch of the muchanticipated farm shop took place on a super sunny Thursday afternoon. It was lovely to see so many of the farm’s friends and neighbours demonstrating their support. We enjoyed a delicious buffet donated by the Angel Inn and a chance to reflect on all that we’d achieved. Just prior to the launch we were visited by several residents of a local dementia care home; it was a blistering hot day and the parasols and sunshades kindly gifted to us earlier in the week were certainly put to good use.

AWESOME: Richie the expert goat herd and, right, celebrity goat Louise

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much on weeding between the onions – after all, no one wants to see a weedy onion patch. I am pleased to say that, thanks to Richie and team, no harm was done in the making of this entertainment. I wish the same could be said for my pride. It wouldn’t have been too bad had Richie not been well aware of how and why the cloven coven had escaped, or the fact that several members of the team spent the afternoon humming the tune of the Baha Men’s one hit wonder ‘Who Let The Dogs Out?!’. n highmeadfarm.org.uk n Farm Fact: Goats can be taught their name and to come when called, are very picky eaters, and are extremely intelligent and curious and are very often not given credit for being the smart and loving creatures they are. Postscript: I strongly refute these facts.

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Farming & Environment

Cider makers vying for championship Almost 300 ciders from across the country have been entered for the British Cider Championships at the Bath and West Country Festival (August 27-29). Bill Meaden of Cranborne Chase Cider is judging one of the classes. Anthony Gibson, chairman of the Orchards and Cider Exhibition at the Festival said: “Under all the circumstances, and especially when you consider all of the other issues that cidermakers are having to grapple with at present, this is a superb entry and a remarkable tribute to the standing of the British Cider Championships. We have reduced the number of classes, in order to keep things as simple as possible in these complicated times, but we have had more than enough ciders entered to be sure that the winners will genuinely be

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Arts & Entertainment

Museum re-opens with John display A new display of original works by the artist Augustus John is one of the highlights of Fordingbridge Museum, which re-opened to visitors earlier this week. A leading artist of the 20th century, John lived near Fordingbridge, where he died, aged 83, in 1961. A portraitist, one of his bestknown works is a painting of T E Lawrence in Arabian dress. Museum manager Jane Ireland says that after being shut for most of 2020, the museum’s volunteer staff have put the time to good use, creating new displays, re-arranging others and giving he outside a complete facelift. “We were determined that something positive would

come out of the covid crisis so have used lockdown to make some exciting changes that will enhance the visitor experience,” she said. “We have introduced some new displays and made extensive rearrangements to others.” The changes to the layout of the displays have been done with covid in mind so that visitors can enjoy the museum safely, she added. Fordingbridge Museum, which is at King’s Yard, Salisbury Street, does not have any paid staff and is entirely reliant on volunteers. For this reason, and because of a volunteer shortage, said Jane, the museum will initially be open from 11am to 4pm four days a week, from Monday to Thursday inclusive.

SUMMER SCENE: Walford Mill by Bernie Lusher

Club’s Back on Track They haven’t been able to meet for many months but members of Wimborne Art Club are now Back on Track – which is also the name of their new, postlockdown exhibition. Members will be showing the work they produced during lockdown and

hoping to encourage others to take up painting. The show will be held at Walford Mill in Wimborne’s Stone Lane from September 1-12, from 10am - 5pm weekdays and 11am- 4pm Sundays. It will be closed on Monday September 6. Admission is free.

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Society making an exhibition of itself

IN THE FRAME: Angela Corben demonstrating painting still life with flowers and, inset, plein air session for members at Mudeford Quay

Angela Corben – a still life with flowers in a loose style using acrylics. This will be followed up with a workshop in September. Members have also been joining the free, plein air or

outdoor sessions in the New Forest and on the coast on Wednesdays, led by professional artist Lindsey Cole. Now the society is urging anyone inspired to take up

Band getting back into the swing Wimborne Rotary’s Jazz at the Allendale series of big band charity concerts is returning next month after a long lockdown gap. The Swing Unlimited Big Band will once again provide an evening of classic and contemporary music from greats including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, and Jools Holland, together with vocals. Concert organiser Darryl Reach said: “For the first time in 18 months we are delighted to be able to resume fundraising for Rotary charities and provide the opportunity for people to enjoy a foot-tapping evening of live music.

art or ceramics during lockdown to get in touch about joining. n membership@ ringwoodartsociety.org or pop along to the exhibition and have a chat.

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Ringwood Art Society is taking advantage of the interest in art sparked during lockdown and holding its postponed annual exhibition this month. The event was cancelled last year due to covid restrictions but the society is opening the doors at Greyfriars for 2021 for a fortnight from August 14-30. Member artists have been busy over the past couple of years producing a new selection of work, including paintings, ceramics and cards. They chose Greyfriars as a venue because social distancing can be maintained and the rooms are wellventilated. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to buy raffle tickets for prizes including a ceramic work by Suzette Knight, framed paintings from Lindsey Cole and Angela Corben, and a £30 voucher for Lunns Art Store. In addition to its exhibition, the society has been holding workshops and events, including a demonstration by

Live a more eventful life Fri/Sat 13th/14th August SNADS present

Adult Cabaret (18+) 7.30pm Tickets £12.50 –––––––– Mon/Tues 6th/7th Sept Living Spit present

Beauty & the Beast

7:30pm Tickets £14 –––––––– Thursday 9th September Lucy Worsley presents

A Very British Murder

THAT’S JAZZ: The Swing Unlimited Big Band

“Inevitably the music business has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic, so it’s good to be able to bring back our popular series of concerts which have so far raised more than £13,000 for local charities.” The first concert will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday,

September 16 at the Allendale Community Centre in Wimborne’s Hanham Road. Admission is free with tickets available at the doors, which open at 7pm, but with audience numbers dependent on covid rules at the time. There will be a collection in aid of Rotary charities.

An illustrated talk looking at our fascination with murder 7:30pm Tickets £22 –––––––– Tuesday 14th September Neil Sands presents

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Goulding’s Gold The Fly Fishers made the short trip over the Hampshire border to Holbury Lakes near Romsey. These lakes are set in beautiful countryside which was set off by some lovely sunshine. The start was slow and anglers were wary of the strong sunlight in increasing temperatures. While this made for some difficult sighting, the lakes fished very well in spite of the conditions. Fish fell mainly to smaller flies with imitative patterns proving most successful. Dougie Goulding took first place with a 4 fish bag of 10lbs 15 ozs. John Belk took the biggest fish and the bottle of scotch. John’s fish tipping the scales at 3lbs 6ozs. Well Done both! Pictured: Dougie Goulding with one of his winning rainbows.

Town end pre-season on a high Ringwood Town rounded off their pre-season fixtures with a 62 win over Bournemouth Sports. They completed their pre-season preparations with the convincing victory on Saturday, with first team boss Richard Morse ‘confident’ his team will be okay come this Saturday’s league opener against Millbrook. With a total of eight pre-season friendlies under their belts, the Town have had a mixed set of results, losing five and winning three, but more importantly Morse has had the opportunity to bed in a host of new players ahead of the new campaign. It started well for Ringwood at Chapel Gate, with one of the club’s latest additions scoring a wonderful free kick from 20 yards out. Joss Holford put Morse’s side 1-0 up but disappointingly the team went into half-time 2-1 down. A few choice words were said during the break and the Town came out firing, scoring minutes into the second half as Bournemouth Sports turned the ball into their own net to level the tie at 2-2. Another new signing found his way onto the scoresheet soon 50

after. Harry Smith finished from close range after Harrison Fay’s cross found the striker in the box, putting Ringwood ahead. The goals then kept coming in a dominant second half performance with another own goal before club stalwart Ben Harris rifled in a superb effort from 20 yards. Finally, Smith claimed his second goal of the match to round off the goal-fest the striker’s second brace in three games – with Morse declaring it “was a good result in the end” even though they had “started poorly”. Saturday’s result rounds off preseason on a positive note after a disappointing result earlier in the week to Bournemouth FC with the club losing 5-1. The only positive was Joss Holford’s goal – the midfielder’s free-kick against Bournemouth Sports makes it two-in-two for another one of the club’s new signings. After losing prolific striker Ryan Hamm to Bashley and Shaun Prentice to Downton it is great news that the new blood have started to contribute goals. Victory over Bisterne last weekend saw James Matthews grab a goal. Smith claimed his

first brace as Ringwood ran out 4-1 winners in a game they controlled throughout. Current under 23’s player with a bright futureJoe Sparks added to the goals at The Warren. A home tie against Stoneham ended in a 3-0 defeat on July 20 largely down to the small squad. There have been some other notable departures – goalkeepers Liam Harris and Nick Harvey – but Ed Kitcher and Sam “The Cocktail King” Reilly have been brought in. Captain Ryan Osman has also left the club, along with winger Adam Riley but defender Brad Smith – just 17 – has impressed at the back so far with midfielder Liam Roberts and leftback Jack Knight having also been brought in. Some key players have been retained – Harrison Fay, Ben Harris, Joe Manley and Tommy Hughes. There are high hopes around the Lane this season and with so many new additions, along with the new redevelopment of the ground and training facilities it is an exciting time for the club with promotion to the Wessex Premier League the target for this campaign. Up the Town!

Possibly the busiest weekend of the year so far saw Wimborne athletes compete at the South West Championships at Exeter, join other local clubs in Team Dorset in a league fixture at Kings Park and compete against some of the biggest Wessex Young Athletics League teams in a club match in Swindon. Harry Woods was back on song after a disappointing English Schools, roaring back to win the South West Championships under 15 long jump title with 5m47 – only 1cm short of his personal best. Ben Butcher won the under 20s triple jump with 13m14 and there were silver medals for Lauren Hill 11m20 in the under 17s triple jump and Toby Hiller 6m49 in the Under 20s long jump. Wimborne athletes contributed to a second place for Team Dorset in the UK Young Athletes League at Kings Park. Star turn was Lola Sainsbury, who like Harry Woods had a challenging time at the English Schools. Her under 15 shot putt of 10.15 was a grade 1 standard. Harry was there as well and won his long jump with 5m37. Freya Blundell is going great guns at the moment contributing a winning 12.9 in the 100 metres and 26.8 in the 200. Finlay Carvell won the under 13 75 metres in 10.1 a new club record. Newcomer Ruby Walsh jumped 4m 74 for second in the under 15 girls long jump and there were second places for Tom Williams 2.12.7 in the 800 metres and brother Jack 1m65 in the high jump. The club match saw Quadkids second only to home side Swindon Harriers. Ava Elliott Smith cracked another club record with her winning 3m88 in the long jump. She was fourth overall with newcomer Isabelle Roberts in fifth. Elliott Trickey was joint winner overall of both the 75m and the 600m and he tied for second place overall. Swindon 1704 2) Wimborne 1649 3) Southampton 1368) Basingstoke 1339 5) Newbury 1232 6) Salisbury 269

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Big thumbs-up for virtual day hospice By Andrew Diprose A Virtual Day Hospice service is believed to be leading the way nationally with its innovative approach. The service, from Poole-based Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, which cares for patients all over East Dorset, was launched in January after the nation went into its third lockdown. While other hospice providers have introduced similar virtual day care support, it is believed Lewis-Manning is the only hospice provider in the UK that is going the ‘extra mile’. It is providing devices with full connectivity – no broadband required – to ensure all its patients can access the service. The vital service was made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by the National Lottery Community Fund. Clare Gallie, CEO, pictured, said: “The pandemic continues to affect so many aspects of all our lives and with the temporary closure of our Day Hospice and local hubs across East Dorset and Purbeck, to ensure the safety of our patients, Lewis-Manning needed to find a safe way to continue to support and care for patients at home. “In early autumn 2020 a project group was assembled, once the hospice had received funding, so we could launch this fantastic and unique service. “Lewis-Manning’s Virtual Day Hospice is one of the platforms that has allowed the organisation to continue to provide expert palliative care and advice, as well as essential support to adults and families in East Dorset and Purbeck who are living with a life-limiting illness. “So many of our patients felt socially isolated at this time, so it was our aim to provide muchneeded social interaction for those people who are shielding. “The purpose of the virtual sessions is to promote a sense of wellbeing and a positive approach to living with a lifelimiting illness, as well as to 52

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alleviate the feeling of loneliness that patients may be experiencing and giving direct clinical advice and support. “Evaluation of the service has been incredibly positive with findings showing that 92 per cent of patients have identified that their quality of life has improved or stayed the same since starting the Virtual Day Hospice (some patients will inevitably become more ill as time progresses due to the nature of their life-limiting illness). “96 per cent reported that the Virtual Day Hospice is a benefit to them in their life, 78 per cent of users reported that it was very easy to join online sessions, 95 per cent reported it gives them benefit in their lives, 96 per cent said that they were enjoying the sessions. “When asked what they enjoyed most about the Virtual Day Hospice, 78 per cent said they loved the online face to face contact, whilst 22 per cent said it was the quizzes. “92 per cent of patients stated that their preference of supportive care, ‘once we can see patients face to face again’, would be a hybrid of Virtual Day Hospice and face to face contact, four per cent opted to just have virtual support and no face to face contact and a further four per cent opted for only face to face support. “These findings are invaluable for our clinical team, as it really allows the charity hospice to listen to what matters to the patients and provide them with the care they individually want. “It is great to hear so many of the patients see a benefit from

this service and want to continue with the Virtual Day Hospice service even when full restrictions are lifted and our Day Hospices are back in full swing.” Mandy Harris, Senior Day Hospice Nurse, said: “To date we have provided devices to 45 patients, delivering directly to their homes with support from our amazing volunteers providing comprehensive training and support to ensure that patients can fully utilise their devices and have full access to the online services. “This personalised support helps to alleviate anxiety around usage of the tablets and makes sure that patients have the confidence to engage with all of our online services and to be able fully participate in our diverse programme of events. “Feedback has been superb with many patients reporting how it is positively impacting on their emotional wellbeing and how they really enjoy the social interaction with both staff and fellow patients. “Whilst a virtual service cannot be a total substitute for physical social contact, it has been acknowledged that it goes a long way to being a very positive psychological factor in the routines of the patients that we care for and helps to alleviate the feelings of isolation and loneliness that they might be experiencing at these times and provides much needed companionship. “Having listened to the needs and feedback from our patients and their families we know that virtual is certainly working for

our hospice community.” The online programme includes a mix of activities, including; n Access to a team of experts who specialise in palliative and holistic care n An opportunity for a private one-to-one consultation with a member of the nursing team n Gentle exercise n Mindfulness and relaxation sessions n A chance for peer support through socialising, allowing patients to be connected with other people with life-limiting illnesses n Fun interactive activities such as quizzes, art and poetry n Diversional therapy n Guest speakers Patient quotes included: “I particularly enjoyed the quizzes, they’re such good fun and there’s always much laughter.” “I feel very fortunate to be able to access one to one clinical support and advice so easily, it makes me feel much more secure and gives me confidence in my care and carers.” “Mindfulness and exercise classes are so good for my state of mind. I love the fact that I can attend from the comfort of my own living room, it’s like the hospice is visiting me personally at home!” Clare said: “We are thrilled with the success of our Virtual Day Hospice, the team have done an amazing job to get this service up and running during the huge pressures Covid has brought and at a time when people in our local area so desperately need care and support.” Tim Goodson, Chief Officer at NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “We are pleased to be working with Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and believe that the innovation of organisations such as this, who are finding new ways of delivering to meet patient need, make a significant difference.”

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Andrew Diprose is the founder and editor of dorsetbiznews.co.uk, the No.1 business website in the county with more than 27,000 unique users Former Royal Marine Terry Marsh is hoping to make a splash with the launch of his new hot tub and swim spa showroom in Wimborne. The 33-year-old founded Hyperion Hot Tubs last year, initially as a hire business. It took off during the lockdowns as the lack of foreign travel and holidays led to people looking for new home experiences. But Terry, who served seven years in the Royal Marines, leaving in 2019, said: “Increasingly customers were asking about buying a hot tub. “I was referring them to other businesses and then the penny dropped: Why don’t we do sales?” Hyperion Hot Tubs is the authorised dealer for Master Spas in Dorset. The US-based company is the largest swim spa manufacturer in the world. It is also the largest portable spa and hot tub manufacturer making 100 per cent of its product in the USA. Brand ambassadors include swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 28 medals. The big challenge for Terry was to find premises big enough to showcase the range of Master Spa products. He said: “We really felt it was ‘Mission Impossible’ and then, by a stroke of luck,

IN AT THE DEEP END: Terry Marsh and Eleanor Meadows of Hyperion Hot Tubs Ltd Picture: Dorset Biz News

Water good idea! New hot tub business making waves found our current home on the Uddens Trading Estate in Wimborne. “Formerly occupied by Farrow & Ball, it’s 4,800 sq ft and absolutely perfect for our needs. “I can’t speak highly enough of Birchmere who own the property. They couldn’t have been more helpful or efficient.” Hyperion Hot Tubs began trading from its new showroom, which includes 14 parking spaces, from the end of June. The Master Spa products sold range in price from £4,995 for the three-seater Getaway 2 with 17 hydrotherapy jets to the Michael Phelps Momentum Deep – a combination of swimming pool and hot tub – costing £46,995. Despite their ‘Love Island’

image, Terry says hot tubs and swim spas are particularly popular with families. People with health conditions such as arthritis and related rheumatic issues also benefit from the hydrotherapy aspects, he added. And the top of the range swim spas are ideal for exercise, even boasting their own rowing equipment. Terry said: “You literally have to crowbar young people out of hot tubs. “They just love them. “Parents find they not only create family fun but also are one of the ways of getting their children to put down their phones.” Hyperion Hot Tubs is a member of BISHTA (The British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association) and abides

by its strict guidelines on hot tub safety and ethical trading practices. Terry is assisted in the business by partner Eleanor Meadows who worked in The Royal Household at Buckingham Palace for more than two years. Eleanor, 29, looks after customer service and administration. Terry, who’s Bournemouth born and educated and also worked as a bike mechanic for seven years, said: “We’re hungry for success but only when it’s done properly. “We deliver and install the hot tub or swim spa and won’t leave until our customer is absolutely happy. “Our aim is simple, to be the best.” n hyperionhottubs.co.uk 53

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Your questions answered about returning to office working By Faith Eckersall So you’ve spent the past 18 months working from home. But that could all be about to change after the UK government’s official advice to do so ended on July 19, as part of its roadmap out of the covid-19 pandemic. For some, the upheaval of returning to the old routine may be even harder than it was to switch over, which is why Citizens Advice Dorset has set out what you need to know if you’re asked to return to your normal workplace. Can my employer ask me to return to my workplace? The short answer is yes. When you enter into a contract to work for an employer you have to comply with ‘reasonable management requests’. That means your employer can ask you to return to your normal workplace if your original contract specified that you would be office-based or based elsewhere. In practice and where possible, many employers are looking into or actively encouraging a blended working model – some time at home and some time in the office/workplace.

You can ask to keep working from home, but that doesn’t mean your employer has to agree. Start by having an open conversation with your employer about your wishes, and consider making a flexible working request, which is a legal right all employees have. You can include your reasons why working from home is better for you and how it will also help the business. What can I do if I’m worried about safety at work? Your employer has a legal duty under the law, and under your contract, to ensure that your workplace does not pose a risk to your health and safety. Current guidance says employers should complete a Covid risk assessment and take steps to prevent transmission, including frequent cleaning and social distancing. This is due to be updated. While wearing a mask in an enclosed space will no longer be mandatory, employers will still be free to set their own policies, like requiring workers or customers to wear masks. If you are unhappy with safety measures at your workplace, you

NANNY WANTED, country family with boys 1 & 3 East of Shaftsbury. Wed, Thu & Fri must be experienced, confident and enthusiastic. – 07825 305303

ACCOUNTS APPRENTICE An exciting opportunity has arisen at DH Accounting in Shaftesbury for an Accounts Apprentice to gain experience from on the job training whilst studying for AAT Levels 3 & 4. This is a full-time position with 1 day a week for study at college. For further details please call 01747 854556 or send CVs to info@dhaccounting.co.uk.

A JESTYN COKE CHARTERED SURVEYORS Lettings / Property Manager (P/T). The role is within our property management team based in Blandford Forum. You will have responsibilities across a portfolio of residential lettings (ASTs). You will need to have experience in the industry and a relevant qualification, or willing to work towards one. Part-time hours are 17.5 per week plus occasional Saturday morning. For further information please contact Toby at tobycoke@ajcoke.co.uk

WINCANTON GOLF CLUB require a full/-part-time receptionist, must be over 18 years old. For details please call 07974 655224 PART TIME P.A. Sherborne office. Good computer and typing skills essential. 6 to 8 hours flexible over two days p.w. send CV to ajk@zen.co.uk

could report your employer to the Health and Safety Executive, but ideally you and your employer can solve the issues together. I’m uncomfortable about taking public transport, what are my options? Your employer’s duty is limited to things that are under its control, and so there is no clear legal position about whether it has to take into account the risks you face when travelling to and from work, as part of its health and safety assessment. That said, your employer should listen to your concerns if you’re worried about having to use public transport. You could reach an arrangement that you’re comfortable with, for example, asking to travel at quieter times. What if I need to self-isolate? You shouldn’t go into work if you’re self-isolating because you have symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. You must tell your employer you have to self-isolate. It’s worth telling them in writing so you have a record for later use. If you’re unable to work from home, you may be entitled to

benefits, sick pay or a selfisolation payment of £500 from your local council. If you’ve been furloughed before by your employer, they might also be able to furlough you for the period you need to self-isolate. See the Citizens Advice website for more information. Rules on self-isolating are changing. From August 16, if you’ve had your second jab, you won’t need to self-isolate if you have been in contact with someone who’s tested positive. If you have symptoms you’ll need to self-isolate until you test negative. Chief Officer for Citizens Advice Central Dorset, Daniel Cadisch, said: “With restrictions ending and workplaces reopening, people will understandably have questions about their rights. “If you have any concerns, it’s important to talk with your employer as soon as possible so that you can reach a solution that works for both of you.” For more information, call 0800 144 8848 or visit citizensadvicedorset.org.uk for details of your nearest Citizens Advice.

Full Time Warehouse Operative Required J&G Environmental Ltd are recruiting for the following: Daytime Warehouse Operative (Mon-Fri) Night-time Warehouse Operative (Mon-Thurs) To join our team at our Blandford based warehouse. (A forklift license is advantageous but not essential.) Please send a CV and a short covering letter to sales@jg-environmental.com www.jg-environmental.com J&G Environmental Ltd, J&G House, Holland Way Industrial Estate, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7TA

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Recruitment MAN/WOMAN FRIDAY Director looking for a person to assist with all aspects of work currently undertaken. The role would be partially to PA for the director but also to mimic all job roles currently been undertaken by the director. The director has various companies in different sectors ranging from transport, magazine/news media, online media, farming, commercial development and others. The applicant needs to be highly motivated, intelligent, able to learn to make independent decisions and have a better grasp of spelling than the director. The applicant will need a driving licence, a good sense of humour and good PA skills. Training will be given in all other aspects of job roles. This is a fulltime position, Salary depending on skills, based in Wincanton but may need to work from other local offices. Email david@larkinglass.co.uk CAST STONE OPERATIVE, Based just North of Blandford, Full training given, must be hard working and numerate. Starting Rates £10 (DOE) Call 01202 739200 or email: info@broad-stone.co.uk

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Experienced Full Time Receptionist We are recruiting for an experienced full time Receptionist

Key Skills Required: t Excellent telephone manner and good communications skills. t Confident in dealing with company personnel, customers, consultants and suppliers. t Computer literate, Microsoft Office, experienced in Word and Excel and able to type. t Good organisational skills, conscientious with a willingness to meet deadlines. t Calm under pressure. t Smart appearance. t Full driving licence required. You will be based at our Company Head Office in Dinton. Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm Closing date for applications: 20th August 2021 For an application pack please contact Jules Simmons M J ABBOTT LTD, Bratch Lane, Dinton, Salisbury SP3 5EB Email: jules.simmons@mjabbott.co.uk www.mjabbott.co.uk M J Abbott Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer

Situations wanted

SCHOOL MINIBUS DRIVERS Now recruiting for September

JAMES ALLIED ENGINEERING LTD We require a part time Secretary/ book keeper, one morning weekly, Fordingbridge area, SAGE accountancy package. Contact James O’Sullivan 01725 518493 WANTED RELIEF MILKER, 1 Day per week. 01963 440777 - Sherborne area PART-TIME GARDENER required, hours by arrangement. Kings Stag. 07768 709576

Do you enjoy driving? Could this be your ideal part-time job?

PRIVATE EXPERIENCED CARER, flexible and available for days/nights. Qualified, dbs, insurance and references. Contact 07898 609405 CLEANING SERVICES OFFERED. Please call 01258 860136

Make a difference to people living in your community. DCT is a not-for-profit organisation providing minibus services throughout Dorset. Part-time, split-shift term-time vacancies as well as casual/relief shifts available. No previous experience required. Comprehensive training provided. Candidate should have D1 on license (check reverse of your photocard) or PSV driving entitlement.

EXPERIENCED NVQ3 CARER AVAILABLE for days/nights. 20 year’s experience, Insured, DBS and excellent references available. Please contact 07584 247233

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Pulham Steels Ltd Stockists and distributors of all mild steel products currently require a

HGV Class 2 Driver To join our growing company, duties to include multi drop deliveries throughout the south of the UK, loading/offloading of vehicles. Applicants must have a clean driving license, be of smart appearance and have a conscientious attitude to work and equipment. Hi-ab certificate preferred but not essential. Tel: 01300 345110 Or Email: neil.cahill@pulhamsteels.co.uk

Casual Work Oakleaf Marquees in Stalbridge is looking for marquee riggers on a casual basis between now and October. Work can be 2-4 days a week generally between Mon to Thu and up to 40 hours a week as you wish – we are flexible. Must be reliable, hard working with a positive attitude. Drivers 21+ desirable but not essential. Further info and applications by email please:

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Advertise here: 01963 400186 LABOURER REQUIRED for fencing and landscaping company. Experience is preferred but more importantly you must be physically fit with a full clean driving licence and be prepared to work outside in all weathers. Please email a full CV to radleyfencing@gmail.com

OCCASIONAL DOG/ HOUSE SITTER WANTED for short term and some long term (up to two weeks) stays in the Shaftesbury/Blandford area. 07801 186410 REFERENCED PART-TIME CLEANER WANTED. Two days work weekly x 4 hrs, £15 per hr in Ashmore. Please call 01747.811368

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Now recruiting for a Sales Person Armishaws Removals Group is a highly motivated company seeking only the very best Sales People. Our business is a sales person’s dream – at least twenty qualified appointments a week visiting prospective clients in their own homes, each of those clients having personally requested that we quote for their removal - no cold calling, no establishing a need, just sell the benefits of using one of the top rated removal companies in the UK to the decision makers and close the deal. If you can really sell we will offer thorough training in the complexities of the removal industry ensuring that you earn upwards of £45,000 a year made up of a generous basic salary and open ended commission structure, a company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone are included in the package. Make no mistake the work will be pressurised, targets must be surpassed, accuracy of all documentation is paramount, hours can be arduous, albeit normally Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm. We demand a ‘can do’ attitude from our sales people and an honest and ethical approach to all their tasks. We are currently recruiting for a position based from our Depot in Wincanton. Do you consider you have all the attributes we require? Then please convince our Sales Manager Chris Lewis on 01963 34065 or email sales@armishaws.com

PART-TIME CLEANER NEEDED for large country house. Flexibility a must. Hours to be discussed. £10 per hour. Contact enquiries@minterne.co.uk

EGG PACKERS, WAREHOUSE CLEANERS AND WAREHOUSE OPERATIVES required Either part of full time to suit Manual work so must be physically fit Please contact Paul for details – 07967 388895

FULL TIME GARDENER An excellent opportunity has arisen for a gardener with experience to join the gardening team, working with the head gardener at a large manor house. Candidates will need good general knowledge, experience with rose and ornamental shrub pruning, familiarity with herbaceous perennials and grasses, some understanding of wild-flower meadows and greenhouse work. A great opportunity for a motivated person to contribute to a fantastic garden. Please apply in writing (or email) for a job description to:

Head Gardener, Estate Office, High Street, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5PS recruitment@cranborne.co.uk www.cranborne.co.uk

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Now recruiting for an Accounts team member We are urgently looking for a team member that can undertake the following roles for our group of companies and assist our current accounts staff: Invoicing; Purchase ledger; Credit control; Taking payments; Assigning payments to accounts; Payroll. There are also other job roles which consist of using our in-house program. Experience in Sage is required. Applicants need to be meticulous, have a high attention to detail, can solve problems and have the ability to process a high level of work. The applicant will also need to have a good sense of humour. The role is for a full time person, the hours are 09:00 to 17:30. Salary is between £18,750 and £21,500 depending on experience. The position is based at our offices in Wincanton, Somerset and is an immediate start.

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Receptionist

A bright, motivated and dynamic candidate is required to work on reception in one of the UK’s leading auction houses. Reporting to the sales administrator the role will offer the candidate an exciting career path and the potential to join a fast-growing organisation.

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Recruitment CARETAKER/DOG SITTER (LIVE IN) REQUIRED Detached 3 bed cottage, own enclosed garden, isolated farm in beautiful woodland, N. Dorset. Council tax, utilities paid plus £ negotiable (paye). Hours part-time, variable, domestic help plus caretaker/dog sitter role. Flexibility essential – not regular hours. Suitable for someone who loves the countryside and possibly has an occupation on the side such as a writer/artist that does not have fixed hours, maybe semi-retired. Experience of dog care essential. Happy with small domestic chores, errands, laundry. Regular periods working alone. Other staff kept. Experience in similar role in a private household desirable. References essential. Own pets considered. Own car essential. Start asap. Apply with full CV to gfp.office@btinternet.com

PERSON REQUIRED to work on the production of coffins. Full time. Permanent position. For more details email: colin@turnermanufacturing.co.uk or telephone: 01963 362095 HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED for busy household near Fontmell Magna. Three mornings a week. Own transport and good references essential. Tel 07855 312526 JUST STRIMMING Looking for someone to help me with some strimming work with experience. Hours completely flexible. Please call 01747 828449

GENERAL FARM WORKER required full-time, on dairy/sheep farm, nr Milborne port, good variety of stock and tractor work, experience preferred, and must be reliable and ideally available from August. Tel: 07526 259146

DORSET GARAGE DOORS ARE LOOKING TO RECRUIT This role is an outside based position and requires heavy manual work. You will be working within an experienced team of garage door engineers; a willingness to learn is a must, motivation and determination are essential. The company fit and maintain quality doors and automation systems to residential and commercial properties. We also offer a repair service. It will be a varied and challenging role. You will be working directly on the property of the customer; it will require an individual who is willing to offer excellent customer services and will work well as part of a team. Ongoing training and support will be given. Partial uniform provided. A full UK driving licence is essential.

JOB TYPE: FULL TIME Please send CV and covering letter to office@dorsetgaragedoors.co.uk or by post to Dorset Garage Doors Ltd, Unit 9 Station Road, Business Park, Station Road Stalbridge DT10 2RN 58

ST DENIS LODGE RESIDENTIAL HOME. Requires two part time care assistants.One of these to cover maternity leave. To include alternate weekends. Also required weekend laundry assistant. Experience preferred but not necessary. Please call 01747 854596. MERE Bright person required two hours a week during summer months, at a time to suit themselves, to prepare two bedroom cottage for older gentleman who visits at weekends. I like things done beautifully and attention to detail is important. Two visits a month at other times will suffice. 07860 507708

General Labourer We are looking for a keen, punctual & motivated person to join our team. Full time employed position with immediate start. Preferably with own transport. Please apply through our office: T: 01963 824444 E: info@hhpltd.co.uk W: builders-south-west.co.uk

HANFORD SCHOOL CHILD OKEFORD DORSET

FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

Permanent role assisting in the running of a clean and organised kitchen. Hours 1.30-7.30 pm Saturdays, term time only, from September 2021. Closing Date : 9am Thursday 24th August 2021 Please email Laura Stout stoutl@hanfordschool.co.uk This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Registered charity number 01001751

New Stour & Avon, August 13, 2021

Recruitment

The New Blackmore Vale The New Blackmore Vale and The New Stour & Avon Are looking to expand their highly successful Advertising team. Experience in sales within the publishing industry is preferred, however full training will be given. We are an energetic, fun and friendly team who are always busy. You will be generating new business as well as maintaining existing relationships with clients, selling into two magazines, with the ability to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills both face to face and on the telephone. The role involves selling into Classified and Display with a consultative approach, with a high volume of outbound activity and the ability to effectively source new opportunities to achieve revenue objectives. You will be someone with a proven record of offering an outstanding level of customer service and of going the extra mile to ensure the job is done to the highest level. The role can be office based in Wincanton or working from home, depending on experience. You must own your own vehicle – a mileage allowance is paid – and be able to attend meetings in Wincanton when requested. Good written English, spelling and grammar, are essential as is a great sense of humour and being a team player. Hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. Salary is dependent on experience. If you’ve got what it takes to be part of this dynamic team, please send your application to debi.thorne@icloud.com and tell me why. Closing date for applications Friday 20th August, interviews will take place at our Wincanton office.

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DIGITAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE We are seeking to appoint a creative and enthusiastic Digital Marketing Executive to join us in September 2021. The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary, benefits package and an exceptional working environment. For full details of the role and application procedure, please visit our website www.portregis.com (key information / staff vacancies).

Closing Date: 17.00 on Friday 20 August 2021 Early applications encouraged. Port Regis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure – Charity No: 306218

PORT REGIS Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9QA

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ASSISTANT VERGERS Hours of work: 15 hours a week Salary: £10.60 per hour We would like to employ, as soon as possible, two new Assistant Vergers to join The Sherborne Abbey team. Each verger would be required to work for 15 hours per week and be available to work on Saturdays and Sundays. In all cases we require the candidates to be communicant members of the Church of England.

We are seeking to appoint a qualified teaching assistant with a caring and nurturing nature to join us in September 2021. The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary, benefits package and an exceptional working environment. For full details of the role and application procedure, please visit our website www.portregis.com (key information / staff vacancies).

Closing Date: Monday 16 August 2021 Early applications encouraged. Port Regis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure – Charity No: 306218

We are looking for trustworthy, 昀exible, independent workers with excellent interpersonal skills. The posts are subject to DBS checking under our Safeguarding Policy. For a copy of the Job Description and an application form, please call Sherborne Abbey Parish O ce on

01935 713777 or email

PARTS PERSON - BLANDFORD DEPOT We are looking for a motivated and experienced Parts Person to join our Team at our Head Office.

Asstparishsecretary@sherborneabbey.com Closing date: Monday, 23 August 2021

For full details and to apply please go to our website

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Property

FERNDOWN | £850,000 Immaculately presented and substantially enlarged executive home • Five double bedrooms, two bathrooms, one shower room • Four reception rooms • Double glazed conservatory • Private 55’ south facing rear garden

FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £700,000 Superbly positioned on 1/5 of an acre plot • Four bedrooms, one bathroom, one shower room • Three reception rooms • Double glazed conservatory overlooking garden • 80ft Private, west facing garden & double garage

DUDSBURY ROAD | £665,000 Deceptively spacious chalet bungalow • Four bedrooms • Two reception rooms • 100ft Secluded rear garden • Off-road parking

FERNDOWN | £500,000 This generous sized and superbly positioned • Four bedroom detached family home • One bathroom, one shower room • Occupying a 60ft enclosed rear garden • Single garage

FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £450,000 Extended link detached home • Three/four bedrooms • 20ft Kitchen/breakfast room • Private, west facing rear garden & garage • Backing onto Ferndown’s nature reserve.

FERNDOWN | £425,000 Conveniently located bungalow • Two double bedrooms • Double glazed conservatory • 45ft Enclosed garden • Convenient location approx. 700m from town

FERNDOWN | OIEO £270,000 Superbly positioned apartment • First 昀oor purpose built apartment • Share of Freehold • Two double bedrooms, two bathrooms • Single garage in nearby block

WEST MOORS | £185,000 First 昀oor apartment – no onward chain • Two double bedrooms • 14ft Westerly facing balcony • 19ft L-shaped lounge/dining room • Offered with allocated parking

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New Stour & Avon, August 13, 2021

Property

WIMBORNE TOWN CENTRE | PRICE GUIDE: £750,000 Grade II Listed 昀ve bedroom Victorian town house • NO FORWARD CHAIN • Recently updated • Well presented, versatile accommodation • Courtyard garden, parking and garage

WIMBORNE TOWN CENTRE | PRICE GUIDE: £300,000 Well presented spacious two bedroom second 昀oor apartment • Generous size sitting/dining room • Well equipped modern kitchen • Bathroom and en suite • Charming well maintained communal gardens

COLEHILL | PRICE: £475,000 Three double bedroom detached bungalow • Cul de sac location • Deceptively spacious • Superb south facing rear garden • Garaging and off road parking

WIMBORNE | PRICE: £350,000 Two bedroom semi detached house • NO FORWARD CHAIN • Sought after location • Spacious accommodation • Off road parking and garage

WIMBORNE | PRICE: OIEO £350,000 Three bedroom mid terrace home • Well presented • Spacious sitting/dining room • Garage in block • Rear garden with workshop

WIMBORNE | PRICE GUIDE: £555,000 Four bedroom detached family home • Spacious open plan living area • Popular location • Ten year builders warranty • Enclosed garden and parking

WIMBORNE TOWN CENTRE | PRICE £240,000 Ground 昀oor two bedroom apartment • NO FORWARD CHAIN • Popular location • Spacious accommodation • Garage in block

WIMBORNE TOWN CENTRE | PRICE: £120,000 One bedroom ground 昀oor retirement apartment • NO FORWARD CHAIN • Sitting room overlooking courtyard • Communal courtyard area • Easy level walk to the Square

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New Stour & Avon, August 13, 2021

Property

Developments keeping market buoyant By Andrew Kelley New developments are changing the appearance and size of Wimborne with areas of new housing springing up to the north of the town either side of the Cranborne Road, between Leigh Road and the bypass plus the allotments bordering the River Stour. There is also the controversial proposal to build on the green field site adjacent to Oakley Lane in Merley. These developments by national and regional builders have had a mixed reception from local residents who are concerned about pressures on the existing infrastructure and hoping to see a matching provision for necessary facilities in health, education

and social care. Questions have also been raised about the town’s road network, access to open green space and whether these developments will meet the challenges of

climate change in the 21st century. These have been partially addressed with the opening of new larger Wimborne First School with provision for 308 pupils.

The new housing has also been accompanied by the establishment of neighbouring SANGs, short for suitable alternative natural green space which hopefully will mature in a sustainable way for future generations. We have also seen local builders provide attractive smaller scale developments which have in some cases utilised brown field sites. These have attracted both local buyers and newcomers to the area. Mark Stylianou, director of Hearnes in Wimborne, said: “The new home market is very buoyant with some houses not even being completed before being sold.”

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