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Practice reopens after shock closure By Nicci Brown

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The sudden closure of the Blandford Group Practice in Whitecliff Mill Street, which serves thousands of patients across the DT11 postcode area, sent shockwaves through the community. An announcement from the practice on its website and Facebook page on October 11 said the closure – due to a lapse in its public liability insurance – meant that nonurgent routine appointments had been postponed, and the eConsult facility would be unavailable until further notice. Anyone with urgent health needs was advised to visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111, and in a life-threatening situation to call 999. The practice said: “Our team are working extremely hard to put measures in place to allow services to return to normal at the earliest opportunity – this includes the weekend

OPEN AGAIN: Blandford Group Practice

vaccination clinics. We would like to reassure patients that this is an insurance issue and not a clinical care issue.” The group runs four practices in the area – Whitecliff Surgery and Eagle House Surgery in Whitecliff Mill Street, as well as Child Okeford Surgery and Families’ Medical Centre at Blandford Camp. People quickly began asking whether prescriptions were still being issued, and whether covid vaccinations were still being offered to vulnerable people. The advice to those whose

prescriptions were dispensed by the practice rather than a community pharmacy was that temporary arrangements had been made to send new prescriptions to the main Boots Pharmacy in Salisbury Street, and that patients could ask for them to be redirected to a more convenient pharmacy if necessary. In the event, the closure was short-lived, and on Thursday, October 14, came the announcement that the insurance issue had been resolved, that patients with medication due from the practice dispensaries were able

to collect that afternoon, and the practice would reopen the following day, with vaccinations planned for Saturday to go ahead. Blandford’s two county councillors, Byron Quayle and Nocturin Lacey-Clarke, joined by Jane Somper and Sherry Jespersen, called in the issue for investigation by Dorset Council’s Health Scrutiny Committee and NHS Dorset CCG. Cllr Quayle said he and Cllr Lacey-Clarke had been “gobsmacked” by news of the closure. “It is totally unacceptable, and we have also taken it to the Director of Public Health Dorset and will push for the Care Quality Commission to investigate just how this has happened.” A spokesman for NHS Dorset CCG said only that they had worked alongside local partners to support the practice when they became aware of the situation.

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Recognition Museum thanks refurb supporters Museum of East Dorset for school The has just celebrated the Talbot Heath School has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2021-2024 for its commitment and innovation of technology in education. Apple Distinguished Schools are centres of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. They use Apple technology to connect students to the world, fuel creativity, deepen collaboration, and make learning personal. Head Angharad Holloway said: “We pride ourselves on being a leader in innovation and are very proud of the fact that this has been recognised.’ Talbot Heath is already an Apple Regional Training Centre, and regularly offers free events to those working in education in the local area.

First steps to development The first steps towards unlocking the former East Dorset District Council offices for residential development have been taken, following the awarding of a £2.31m Government grant. Dorset Council has announced that, subject to planning permission, £775,000 has been earmarked to facilitate drainage and demolition work at the former offices in Furzehill, Wimborne.

successful refurbishment and refit of its Grade II* listed town house opposite the Minster in Wimborne. The museum reopened in October 2020 just before the autumn Lockdown. In an event still limited due to COVID-19 considerations, sponsors and funders, architect, building contractors, consultants, Trustees, staff and other contributors were finally able to come together and raise a toast to the fantastic new museum and information centre. The £1.8m Revival Project was made possible by a £982,200 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, together with partnership funding from the Garfield Weston Foundation;

REFIT: From left, Philippa Davies and Stephen Boyce from the National Lottery Heritage fund, Claire Fear, Thread conservation architect, Sara Marshall of the Priest’s House Museum Trust and Jane Alexander, project manager

The Talbot Village Trust; The Foyle Foundation; Canford Environmental, The Pilgrim Trust; The Valentine Trust; The Georgian Group; and Bloor Homes. Dorset County Council, local

organisations, businesses and members of the local community also supported the project. For more information on the museum, visit: museum ofeastdorset.co.uk/

More support for speed reduction By Faith Eckersall newsdesk@stourandavon.net

Animal lovers are rejoicing after New Forest District Council agreed to support calls for an average speed camera on a notorious stretch of road near Fordingbridge. The decision marks an important step forward in securing the funding and organisation required for cameras on the B3078 Roger Penny Way between Godshill and Junction 1 of the M27. The petition You’re never alone with a was started SOCKIES were born in 2009, and now over following 10,000 have found their forever loving homes. Everything is hand-made by the owner Julie, using new the death socks, and the hats, berets and scarves hand knitted. of a New All CE approved and hand-washable. Forest Each toy has its own name, pony after or you can name your own when ordering. being hit PLEASE SEE THE WONDERFUL WORLD by a OF SOCKIES at www.socktoys.co.uk www.facebook.com/original.sockies vehicle on the road stretch earlier this year and was signed

by more than 3,500 people. It asked that: ‘In light of the recent tragic deaths of three donkeys, two sheep and four ponies on the B3078 Roger Penny Way and the history of animal casualties on this route, that the District Council adds its support to calls for the introduction of an Average Speed Camera system on this route.’ NFDC leader Edward Heron thanked petition organisers, Gilly Jones and Sarah Weston for attending the October 11 meeting and said the council would now work with the Police and Crime Commissioner, and Hampshire County Council on a feasibility study into traffic speeds on the road. “I am sure that all members of the council share your concerns with regards to the unfortunate recent animal casualties along Roger Penny Way,” he said. “It is clear from the petitions that have been submitted that a significant number of

residents and visitors to the New Forest also share your concerns.” Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, said the loss of animal life had been ‘senseless and devastating’ for the animal owners. “In relation to Roger Penny Way, I very much share residents’ concerns about speeding in the New Forest and animal casualties,” she said. “The New Forest is defined not only by the beautiful landscape, but also by the animals that roam the area and we should all work together to protect it. 2I would urge all drivers to drive with great care in the New Forest, especially as the nights draw in and visibility reduces.” The move was also welcomed by the Official Verderer and the meeting heard that a report on the next steps would be brought to a future council meeting.

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By Lorraine Gibson

Snakes alive! When the village school shut for slithery escapee

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It’s not every day your school closes due to an escaped python, but readers who attended Ferndown in the early 1950s may recall the time their classrooms closed for two days while a search took place in the grounds and surrounding common for a dangerous snake. The python had escaped from Ferndown Zoo – yes, zoo – which was established in 1947 by a Mrs Dorothy Sadler and was located at Sunnylands – the 17thcentury cottage that still stands opposite the M& S food-hall – up until 1954. The slippery customer was eventually caught, much to the relief of the residents and no doubt much to the disappointment of the pupils, who were delighted at having an unexpected two-day holiday. It wasn’t the only time the zoo caused consternation among Ferndown folk.

As it grew, so did its menagerie, and by 1952 it housed, among other things, lions, bears, leopards, monkeys and a gorilla. A bear pit with a tree in the middle was a popular attraction and the bears would climb the tree to stare balefully at the visitors.

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Complaints about the smell and the noise increased, however the biggest bone of contention was over Ajax, a male lion who was prone to roaring very loudly at all times of the day and night and with particular gusto after having been given his worming tablets.

Many lived in fear that Ajax, or some of the other dangerous beasts, would escape and more than 80 locals complained to the council before the place was eventually closed down – despite the RSPCA at the time saying that the animals were well looked after.

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New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Appeal from swim group

Market development approved

A much-loved club for swimmers with disabilities could fold if a proposal by Dorset Council to close Wimborne’s Queen Elizabeth leisure centre gets the green light. Wimborne Wagtails, a lifeline to people with a wide variety of disabilities and health issues, is asking locals to oppose the unpopular plans. The group led by chairman Julian Vernon, whose son has been a member for 15 years, is urging people to visit the council website to object before the deadline of November 7. “It’s been going for 30 years and our members range from eight to 80 years of age,” says Julian. “It’s a lifeline, a way of life, not just for our disabled members but for their families and carers.” Visit: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ your-council/consultations/ find-a-consultation/

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By Nicci Brown

THE redevelopment of the Wimborne Market site as housing predominantly for the elderly which was refused by Dorset Council planners under delegated powers in July and later submitted to appeal, has now been approved by councillors in line with a new recommendation by officers. The application by McCarthy & Stone for 99 age-restricted apartments, bungalows, and chalet bungalows together with nine open market houses, a wellness centre, open space, allotments and parking, was a resubmission of the previously refused application with additional information provided to overcome the previous reasons for refusal. McCarthy & Stone initially offered only £498,388, but on September 8 offered (without prejudice to their appeal for the previously refused

application) a policycompliant affordable housing financial contribution of £1,066,219, resulting in no objection being raised by the obligations team and housing officer. The applicant also argued that heathland mitigation was not necessary for a development for the elderly, but officers argued that facilities provided, such as extensive parking, gym equipment and allotments indicated the occupants were likely to be active. A sum of £111,164 has been agreed to secure mitigation measures including the creation of a new path to an existing suitable alternative natural green space (Sang), provision of information panels on this path and the promotion of this path and existing Sangs in the area. Natural England had also requested a ‘no dog ownership’ clause be included in the agreement. Eastern Planning committee

members indicated their resistance to the proposal, which had been met with concerns from Wimborne Town Council and numerous local objections, but felt there were no planning grounds to refuse. Councillor Shane Bartlett regretted the missed opportunity to provide another supermarket where so many new homes are already being built, and said: “I am disappointed with the apartment block in a Victorian and Edwardian part of the town, but there is modern development around, and I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Cllr David Took similarly expressed dislike for the proposal, but reluctantly seconded Cllr Bartlett’s proposal of support. Members indicated their support by seven votes to one with one abstention, and the comment from Cllr Dyer that he thought it a well thoughtout application.

Village trust’s £27k grant to community centre By Faith Eckersall

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Corfe Mullen’s St. Nicholas Church Centre has received a £27,000 donation from grantgiving charity Talbot Village Trust, to allow for vital improvements to the popular community hub. The funding has enabled the church centre to carry out its Jubilee Refurbishment Project, which involves essential improvement work that hasn’t been in place since the centre was built in 1996. Rector of St. Nicholas Church, Reverend Jane Burgess, said: “The generous contribution to the project from Talbot Village Trust has ensured that a well-used community resource can be updated to be fit for purpose for the next 25 years.” The church centre typically

hosts around 1,000 people per week. The main work included new carpets throughout the communal areas and a full redecoration of the entrance. Other more subtle changes have been introduced to make the centre more accessible and environmentally friendly, such as motion-activated LED lights and sensor-operated taps in the toilets. Rev. Burgess said: “The overall project spend is likely to exceed £150,000 and the donation from Talbot Village Trust has enabled us to engage other donors and make a lasting long-term impact for the next generation of users.” Some elements of the project are yet to be implemented, such as upgrades to the heating system and the

nSt Nicholas Church Centre installation of bi-fold doors to level access to a new patio area, which will begin in December. This will allow the centre to facilitate one of their rooms for both indoor and outdoor use, retaining level thresholds for accessibility. Nicholas Ashley-Cooper, 12th Earl of Shaftesbury and Chairman of Talbot Village Trust, said: “The St. Nicholas Church Centre is a central hub for the community and is a place of great importance for many within the village. We’re so pleased to have assisted in making such a long

overdue regeneration project happen, as it will make a huge difference to those that rely on the centre to connect with others.” Talbot Village Trust is the legacy of two sisters who founded Talbot Village in the mid-19th century as a reaction to rural poverty. The village provided housing, a school and a church as well as agricultural land to grow food. Because of the sisters’ philanthropic approach and a careful investment programme, the trustees have been able to maintain and increase the value of the fund. It meets biannually and is accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants before the Trustees meet in Spring 2022. n talbotvillagetrust.org

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Letters

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This hard Brexit is not what was voted for Sir Christopher Chope states that he is proud of the way he, and a small group of MPs, used their influence to help push this country into a very hard form of Brexit far removed from anything that was originally promised or voted for. I wonder if he has spent any time listening, first-hand, to the concerns of any of the following: small business owners overwhelmed with bureaucracy, expense and delays that were all nonexistent while we remained in the Customs Union; farmers, food producers and many others going out of business due to labour shortages caused by our departure from the Single Market; UK citizens in the EU/EU citizens in the UK whose lives have been permanently impacted by the loss of our European citizenship? This is a much reduced list of those suffering as a result of Brexit; while almost all the supposed ‘benefits’ are either illusory or, on examination, turn out to have been entirely achievable by staying in. Lucy Nankivell Ferndown

Our agricultural convoy on move

We’d like to give advanced warning of a slow-moving, vintage agricultural convoy on Saturday, October 30. The East Dorset Trac Pack will be in the Allen Valley and surrounding areas with 19401980 vintage tractors. The only confirmed viewing area is at the Witchampton Club, from noon-2pm, where children and adults alike would bewelcome. Representatives will also be at the Save The Children Christmas parade, on December 11, in Wimborne. Joe Paine BEng CEng MICE Director

Where will market go to? I was dismayed to see that in edition 13 of the New Stour & Avon a whole page is given to a report on the proposed McCarthy and Stone development at the Wimborne market site. There is nothing, however, which addresses the much more pressing problem of where the market is going to go. The livelihood of stallholders is at stake and the ‘famous market’ much lauded in the 2021-2022 Official Town Guide to Wimborne Minster now has no home. Vendors and customers alike are eagerly awaiting the council’s announcement of its plans for a new place for Wimborne market. The Lake Gates site is not an option. It is not in Wimborne! Pippa Martin Wimborne

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Could you host tea for elderly? One Sunday each month, elderly people from Ferndown, Christchurch and Bournemouth are taken out by a volunteer car driver and out for tea at volunteer host and hostesses’ homes on a Sunday afternoon. Reengage, formerly known as Contact the Elderly, needs more volunteer host and hostesses. The volunteer hosts need only to entertain either one car driver with three elderly people or two car drivers plus six elderly for afternoon tea once or twice a year. A downstairs cloakroom is a must. If anyone can help could they please telephone me on 01202 424482 or email: carolyndennis834@gmail.com Carolyn Dennis Reengage

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Pranks promised at pumpkin patch By Lorraine Gibson

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Picking your own pumpkins is a fun way to kick off Hallowe’en activities and if you do it at the Amaizing Halloween Spooktacular Picking Patch at Bickton Manor Farm in Fordingbridge, you’ll be boosting funds for a children’s charity, too. A bumper crop of fantastic half-term activities is planned, including, for budding pumpkinologists, 10 acres of pumpkins to pick from; create, make and take things to do for crafty types; and intrepid adventurers can journey into the new Hallowe’en Maize Maze. Choose from the child-friendly daytime version, or grab a torch, put your brave hat on and do it at night... in the dark... if you dare! Booking is required for the Hallowe’en Maze and parking’s free but as they’re fundraising for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, they ask that you leave your spare change with them. And why not consider coming over all virtuous this year and green your Hallowe’en by nipping back on November 6 for the Great Pumpkin Smash? You can take your peaky pumpkins back to be

composted properly, rather than adding them to landfill, and help to put nutrients back into the soil. But it’s not all just smashing pumpkins. Get on the oche and try pumpkin darts, have a go at the pumpkin shy, play

gourd cricket or a game of bowls; compete in the wheelbarrow derby, bid for the title of best loo roll mummy, then head for the campfire sing-along where hot chocolate and marshmallows will await you.

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Stalls galore at Tyler’s Christmas Fayre The Tyler’s Friends charity is holding its Christmas Fayre on Saturday, November 20, at Lytchett Minster School. Stalls include So Crafty Dorset, Needlefelt, Sweet Treats of Poole and Twinkles fudge Factory as well as the Body Shop and a tombola, raffle and Santa’s Grotto. Tyler’s Friends raise money

to help bereaved parents have the funeral and memorial of their choice for

their lost baby or child. The fayre takes place from noon to 4pm.

Charities fair returns after the Lockdown The Wimborne in Bloom Charities Fair is returning this year after a year’s absence due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. It will be the third event since the restrictions of lockdown have been lifted and follows the very successful Duck Race at the end of August and the Open Gardens Day at the beginning of September. Around 30 Charities and Organisations have so far answered Wimborne in Bloom’s call to come together under one roof for a Grand Charities Fair which will take place on Saturday, November 13, 2021 between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm in the Allendale Centre, Hanham Road. Each charity or organisation has been allocated a 6ft table from which they can either publicise themselves or raise money for their own group. Entrance will be free courtesy Wimborne in Bloom. Further details from John Allen on 01202 889761.

Centre restarts support service Wimborne’s Going for Bust support centre is restarting its massage and relaxation service for women who have, or are recovering from, breast cancer. The charity has a specialist associate who can offer various massages. Potential clients need confirmation from a breast care specialist that they are suitable for a massage and a disclaimer needs to be signed before any session. The service starts on Monday, November 1. More information is available from Michelle at the support centre on 01202 889258. The service is free but donations are welcomed.

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Let’s remember our animal heroes too With remembrance day falling on Sunday, November 14, I thought it might be a good idea to mention some of the animals that also served with our armed forces, writes Mike Fry. The messenger pigeon has been used to great effect during wartime. In the first and second world wars the pigeon has saved thousands of human lives by carrying important messages across enemy lines. Pigeons were used on ships, aircraft and by ground forces around the globe. At the outbreak of the Second World War 7,000 of Britain’s

pigeon fanciers gave their pigeons to the war effort to act as message carriers and so it was that the National Pigeon Service was formed. Pigeons were decorated and even buried with military honour. The Dickins Medal was instituted in 1943 to honour the work of animals in war, recognised for their outstanding acts of bravery and devotion to duty. It soon became the animals’ Victoria Cross and was awarded 54 times between 1943-1949. Thirty-two pigeons , 18 dogs, three horses and a cat called

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Simon, who served on HMS Amethyst during the Yangtse incident, received the medal. The cat was wounded, but continued to defend the ship’s stores from rats.

Pgeon Winkie was the first Dickins medal recipient. On February 28, 1942, a British Beaufort bomber was forced down in the North Sea and Winkie was thrown free. Despite her wings being clogged by oily water, she flew to the Scottish coast 129 miles away. Meanwhile, the bomber crew huddled in a dinghy shivering from the cold. Shortly before dawn, Winkie arrived in Scotland and a code tied to her leg helped lead the rescue team to the downed plane. The crew later gave a dinner in London in appreciation of Winkie and her owner.

game of ‘Wimbopoly’

INVESTMENTS: Youngsters from St John’s Church’s Fuse group, some of the ‘property’ locations around Wimborne and the Mr Monopoly trophy

This is an exciting new twist to the game we all know so well, writes youth worker Chris Adams. On a Sunday night in October, we had a fantastic time as the Youth Group from St John’s ‘Fuse’ (13-18 years) playing Wimbopoly. Think Monopoly but much, much bigger! Each team had 50 minutes, and £1,400 to spend on

different properties placed around the streets of Wimborne. Mr. Monopoly ensured the game ran smoothly, and also gave bonuses, if you could find him around Wimborne. The teams had to buy properties by placing a sticker at each destination or pay rent. After a team arrived first and bought a property, the next

Team had to pay rent! We even had a special ‘Mr Monopoly trophy’ for the winners. A brilliant and fun time was had by all. It was a great way to spend a Sunday evening having an exciting time and building friendships. Congratulations to both teams who managed to get to 10 of the 11 properties and were split

only by £300 when all the bonuses and rents were counted. The Vicar of St John’s Wimborne, the Revd, Peter Breckwoldt said: “In all my time as a vicar, I haven’t seen such an impressive idea for a youth game! “The young people had an amazing evening.” Visit: stjohnswimborne. org.uk

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Mobile service brings hospice care closer by Faith Eckersall

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A brand new mobile hospice care service has been launched in East Dorset by Lewis Manning. The new facility is part of the hospice’s plan to bring its services closer to people’s homes and will begin on Wednesdays in Wimborne at the Hamworthy Club. Among the services available will be the Better Breathing Clinic, Creative Arts and Wellbeing, Bereavement and Family Support and the hospice will soon be offering complementary therapies. Lewis-Manning’s CEO Clare Gallie said: “We are delighted to offer this mobile service in Wimborne which will allow us to provide our extraordinary hospice care closer to home. “It is critically important we can provide support when

people need it – especially right now whilst people are struggling with the added complications that have been imposed by the pandemic.” She said the Hamworthy Club had been chosen because it had plenty of free parking for patients, helping them avoid the stress and costs of travelling miles to the hospice. Anyone wishing to be referred from Wimborne and the surrounding areas needs to be registered with an East Dorset GP surgery and can

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MPs’ round-up

UK must not play into the hands of the Chinese May I thank all those constituents who have shared with me their condolences at the tragic loss of Sir David Amess. His murder while engaged in the most fundamental process of British democracy, meeting constituents, is beyond belief. I was privileged to count David as one of my close political friends. We both entered the House of Commons in 1983 among the 101 new Conservative MPs elected in Margaret Thatcher’s second General Election victory. With David’s loss, there are now only five of us from the 1983 intake left in the House of Commons. David and I shared a deep admiration for Margaret Thatcher and were dismayed when she was forced by her Cabinet colleagues to resign in November 1990. On the morning following her resignation, David and I spent

much time in Parliament Square commiserating with members of the public who had come to Westminster to express their anger that such an effective and popular Prime Minister had been forced out by a cabal within her own Cabinet. David commented at the time, with which I agreed, that we had never seen so many grown men in tears. In the years since then, David and I often shared that recollection as we saw our own party suffering the consequences of having removed our best peacetime Prime Minister. n Attention is now being focused on the Budget which is set for Wednesday, October 27. The major decisions will already have been taken but, despite this, lobbying continues apace. My response is that if the Budget contains unacceptable measures there

encouragement from the noncommittal response from treasury ministers.

Christchurch & East Dorset: Chris Chope will be every opportunity for MPs to vote against, as has happened in the past! I have informed the Chancellor of the Exchequer that he needs to remove Value Added Tax on domestic fuel until such time as prices return to normal. This is possible now that we have left the European Union. When I raised it as an issue in the House of Commons before the Conference Recess I took

n Many of my colleagues are becoming excited about the forthcoming COP26 Conference in Glasgow at which efforts will be made to obtain international agreement for the reduction of global CO2 emissions. China is responsible for 30% of all such emissions and it must be against our national interest for the UK, having already reduced our share of global emissions from 2% to 1%, to make further unilateral gestures. The United Kingdom will be playing into the hands of China if, by handicapping our own manufacturing industries, we end up importing more from China. My constituents cannot afford to end up having to pay for the Government’s virtue signalling.

We should be willing to listen to a range of views There is a famous saying: ‘I might disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it’. We have heard quite a bit recently about what people should or should not be allowed to say – whether politicians or anyone else. We have always had freedom of speech in this country, but in recent years there has been an increase in ‘deplatforming’, or preventing someone from contributing to a debate, particularly in universities. In recent weeks there were news reports about an academic at Sussex University being targeted with abuse, for presenting a range of views about feminism and gender in lectures to students. The targeted professor, Dr Kathleen Stock, recently

MP for Mid Dorset Michael Tomlinson gave evidence to a Parliamentary Bill committee about this issue, and whether the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill goes far enough to protect lecturers like her. The Bill puts into law the right for academic freedom, including being able to ‘question and test received wisdom, and... put forward new ideas and controversial or unpopular opinions,

without placing themselves at risk... of loss of their job’. I believe that our universities and other places of higher education should be places that challenge our young people and stimulate discussion and research. Of course we should respect people and their beliefs, but students should be willing to listen a range of views – including those with which they disagree. I have been very involved in this Bill, working closely with the Ministers on the wording and development. I am pleased that it is making progress through Parliament. It will soon pass on to the House of Lords, where I hope it passes quickly. Once it becomes law it will protect academics like Professor Stock, whilst also encouraging open debate and free speech.

n I recently visited Bournemouth & Poole College to hear about their fantastic opportunities and courses for young people, and I am pleased that the Government is continuing to support Higher Education, and those who work there in a variety of ways. Please do get in touch if you need help or support. It is best by email: michael.tomlinson.mp@ parliament. uk. I send out a regular email update – you can sign up at michaeltomlinson.org.uk where you can also find links to the latest coronavirus advice. Follow me on twitter @michael4MDNP or find me on facebook www.facebook.com/michael 4MDNP

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Energy advice if your supplier goes bust by Lorraine Gibson

newsdesk@stourandavon.net

On the back of increasing uncertainty surrounding energy price hikes and the growing anxiety about the best course of action to take should your energy supplier go bust, Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck has issued the following helpful advice for local consumers: Why is this energy crisis happening? The current instability in the energy market is due to rising wholesale gas prices and some UK-specific issues, like some nuclear plants being off line and low winds reducing renewable electricity. This has resulted in many energy suppliers going bust.

It’s essential to understand what will happen if your energy supplier fails, and for the Government and Ofgem to ensure that people are fully protected throughout this process. What do I do if my energy supplier has gone bust? If your current energy supplier has gone bust, don’t panic. Your gas and electricity supply won’t be cut off. Take a meter reading (take photos if you can) and find your most recent bill. That will tell you if you are in credit. Credit balances will be protected — any money you have with your supplier is protected, though refunds can take time. Ofgem will contact you and

You can shop around and switch suppliers if you want to and you won’t be charged an exit fee; but only do this once your new supplier is in place. will transfer you to a new supplier. Unfortunately, higher wholesale prices mean the price you pay is likely to increase. The good news is that the Government has confirmed it will keep the price cap in place. This limits how big the increase in price can be. When your new supplier contacts you, ask to be put on their cheapest tariff. They will explain how they will manage your account and any credit balance that you may have.

Laura Wilcox, specialist energy adviser at Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck, said: “This can be a really worrying time, especially for people who are already struggling financially. “We have a team of Energy Advisers who can help people who are experiencing financial difficulties with their energy costs.” You can find more advice at edpcitizensadvice.org.uk Or get free support by calling the Dorset Adviceline on 0800 144 8848.

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Fun day at the minster raises £3,000 More than £3,000 was raised for the Minster Makes Music Appeal, Minster Funds and for participating charities at an adventure fun day on the Minster Green. Two highlights were the Night sky events with Bob Mizon MBE of the Wessex Astronomical Society As October wears on, the weather may be deteriorating but clear nights can mean spectacular night skies cooler air tends to be less turbulent. In the south-west, the Solar System’s two largest planets are beginning to fall towards the west, and by midNovember will be gone from our skies in the late evening. It’s easy to tell them apart as Jupiter is by now far brighter than Saturn, to its right as they slowly set. It is interesting to contemplate that, as we

Teddy Bear Zip Dive from the top of the West Tower and the Climbing Wall, much enjoyed by all, including both the Rector and Curate of the Minster. The Mayor of Wimborne

Minster, Cllr Kelly Webb opened the day after being escorted down the High Street by Richard Rowland on the bagpipes and Mel Gudger, the Deputy Town Crier who gave an

appropriate ‘shout’ on the Green. Minster press officer Anthony Oliver, said: “A fantastic day was had by all, the sun shone, there were smiling faces all round and the money flowed”.

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Puzzles Arrow words Badging

Crossword Lay a covering over

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Onlooker

Spades and hoes, eg (6,5)

Faculties

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Disney deer

Peter and Paul, eg (abbr)

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Ceases

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Spring resorts

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Down Least good (5) Entirely natural (7) Roughly (5) Model landscape scene (7) Bistro (4) Short, pastoral poem (5) Relating to the making of laws (11) Apprehending; catching (7) Probity (7) Economical with words (5) Tribal leader (5) Run away (5) Hawaiian skirt (4)

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Puzzles (for cleverclogs) Jumbo 3D Sudoku

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Can you solve these brain chains entirely in your head? Start with the bold value on the left of a chain, then follow the arrows and apply each operation in turn. Write the result in the box.

Across 6 It’s used on bed of the French doctor (5) 7 Detective with fine university lecturer, attractive type (6) 9 Diary MP composed as a solid figure (7) 10 Mark place for notes? (5) 11 Resolution in club (4) 13 Son with miserable journalist gets delayed (6) 15 Groups of players in sheds (5) 16 A shiny metal worn by European that’s very traditional (3-3) 17 Irritability from bishop on French island (4) 20 Consume some time at Upminster (3,2) 22 Drives shown by golfer faced by competition (7) 23 Lower oneself having trouble around foot overlooking area (6) 24 Hostile figure stirred up Yemen (5)

Down 1 Envoy free without fellow to work for all (8) 2 Impression made by revered figure, a politician (5) 3 Very tiny duchy’s limits? It’s insignificant (5) 4 Containers, ones that operate at sea? (7) 5 Element of grandeur over coin (4) 6 Cup I’d dealt out is copied (10) 8 Provokes leaders of some leftist youths in unnecessary fashion (10) 12 Wife over a day getting bundle (3) 13 Remain avoiding a filthy place (3) 14 Additive for coffee? Small amount Frenchman rejected (8) 15 Cut off person, swift mover (7) 18 Extent of climb (5) 19 Arab receiving award in yellowish colour (5) 21 Musical instrument neighbour’s taken up (4)

New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Well, hello dolly... it’s so nice to have By Lorraine Gibson

newsdesk@stourandavon.net

Limbs piled high in corners, headless torsos suspended from hooks and a head with empty eye-sockets glaring from a shelf. It’s not a horror movie set, it’s a behind-thescenes peek into Ellie’s Doll Workshop, Dorset’s only surviving doll’s hospital, one of only a few in the country and possibly the only one in the UK that both restores and reproduces vintage dolls. The demise of traditional neighbourhood retailers is well documented, although a determined band of trading stalwarts have bucked the trend and it’s no longer unusual to see a butcher, a baker and even a candlestickmaker holding their own alongside high street chains. But a doll’s hospital? Those are as rare as hen’s teeth and yet, there’s one right on our doorstep that’s thriving, despite the rigours of lockdown. Ellie’s Doll Workshop, a living, breathing blast from the past, is where derelict dolls come, not to end their days, but to start them anew

and the toy masters behind the counter, husband-and-wife team, Lesley and Mike Edwards, are award-winning dolly experts who eat, sleep and breathe their work at their tiny shop in the last parade on the left heading out of Kinson towards Bear Cross. The couple’s backgrounds in science and engineering – Lesley worked in underwater weaponry, Mike tested space satellites – couldn’t be more at odds with what they do now, but the detail-driven skills honed in these former careers

have made them the virtuosos of vintage toy restoration and reproduction that they are today. Lesley joined a doll-making class to pass the time while working away from home and was instantly hooked; soon, too, was Mike, who manages the raw materials, oversees the mouldings and kilns and mixes and blends the slip (the powder which becomes the ceramic glazes) as deftly as a master baker would the ingredients for a cake. “We’re not artists,” he says,

“we’re artisans. We use our skills to get the basics right, like the textures, the materials, the stringing. I do the heavy work, Lesley does the intricate stuff.” And intricate it is, from repairing a tiny porcelain pinkie to re-painting details onto an antique doll’s face, using a brush finer than the lashes it creates. Lesley’s passionate about the history of toys, especially dolls, and is thrilled to have an important new ‘patient’, a rare French Jumeau doll.

Puzzle solutions (from pages 16-17) Sudoku

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you in our workshop being restored

She arrives in a box, in pieces. Not just detached limbs – that would be relatively easy to fix – but dismantled with fingers smashed or missing and her once beautiful face fractured into shards. She represents an incredibly challenging repair project, and Lesley cannot wait to get started. “The Jumeau is rare. Not the Rolls Royce of antique dolls, that’s the Chevrot Bru, but it’s the Lamborghini,” she says. “She’s typical 1880s and arrived in bits but I’ll return her to as close to her original

glory as possible.” This will be an intricate and painstaking procedure. “I’ve already started work on her, cleaning her hands and recreating the missing fingers. I’ve taken the head apart, removed the old glue and muck and made a trail fit and a map,” explains Lesley. The ‘maps’ are blueprints for where the pieces of the fragile ceramic jigsaw will go.

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enthusiasts. The Jumeau has no name yet, but the story behind ‘Girl in a Box’ is the stuff of antique hunters’ dreams. “Her owner had been searching for a Jumeau forever but any she found for sale were too expensive,” says Lesley. “Her daughter works in a hospice and when an elderly patient died, some of her effects were deemed unwanted and were about to be thrown away. Spotting a ravaged doll and thinking it looked like ones her mother had been looking at, the daughter asked if she could rescue her.” The rest, as they say, is history. Lesley’s dream patient, a rare 1880s Bru, as yet eludes her. “They’re technically perfect,” she explains, “yet leave plenty to the imagination, which is what all toys should do, after all.” Might be worth checking what’s gathering dust in your loft . . . n Ellie’s Doll Workshop 1526 Wimborne Road, Kinson. elliesdolls.co.uk

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“I’ve not started to rebuild the head, but there are 11 pieces and they have to be correctly sequenced in assembly; each join is a 24-hour process,” she says. “Sometimes you find that you have to undo the work as you can lock yourself out of a space, thus the handdrawn map with expected sequence.” So, is this toying with child’s play business enough to sustain their olde-worlde emporium? “Oh, yes, we’re always busy,” says Lesley. “We get enquiries and packages sent from all over the country.” They’re also global suppliers of equipment and expert advice to doll-makers and unsurprisingly, much of their operations have recently been online; the transition was a success, attracting more customers but even so, they’re glad to be open on the high street again and welcoming back local doll

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New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Guests Beehive themselves to raise £100k Pictures For The Beehive, a contemporary art exhibition hosted at the home of the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury, has raised more than £100,000 for Diverse Abilities Splash Appeal, which will go towards the building of a hydrotherapy pool for people with profound disabilities. The two-day exhibition and subsequent auction of works took place in the autumn sunshine at St. Giles House, Wimborne St. Giles. The exhibition culminated in an elegant party, at the end of which the 29 donated works were auctioned by Guy Schwinge of Duke’s. Including artists such as Antony Gormley, Maggi Hambling, Paula Rego, and Catherine Goodman, the exhibited works spanning a range of media, raised over £84,000 at auction. Other proceeds collected through the sale of tickets, a raffle, donations and souvenir postcards took the total to well over £100,000. Henrietta Young, curator and artist, said: “We were delighted with the interest shown in this wide ranging and exciting show, delighted with the fantastic sum we raised at the auction – thanks to the enthusiasm, expertly kindled by Mr. Schwinge, of the bidders – but really

GOING, GOING: Helen Mortimer, Henrietta Young and Mark Powell. Top left, auctioneer Guy Schwinge in action and, top right, the auction welcome

delighted that so many more people now know, and care, about The Beehive, the excellent work done there, and the acute need for this pool. This is only the start!” Helen Mortimer, development manager at Diverse Abilities, continued: “All of us at Diverse Abilities have been overwhelmed with the support of artists, volunteers and those who have bid. The hard work and generosity of all these people made this possible and has taken us a huge leap closer to building a therapy pool.” This event restarts the fundraising process for The Splash Appeal, following a brief hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. The £1million appeal seeks to raise funds to build a hydrotherapy

pool for adults with disabilities in Dorset. Artist Amy Shuckburgh added: “I was delighted to be asked to donate a picture to this charity and for such a worthwhile cause. The work I donated is part of a series exploring my experience of caring for children and seemed an appropriate piece to offer for the auction. One of my children has learning difficulties and this series on motherhood began as a way of processing and celebrating the particular challenge of caring for a child with special needs. The term special needs has a bitter-sweet ring to it, and in any context, however ‘special’ the needs, caring can be the hardest job and also the most rewarding.”

The exhibition also featured portraits and drawings of those who attend The Beehive, and it is the charity’s hope that this work can tour in a bid to raise awareness and increase the visibility of those with disabilities. This touring exhibition will be sponsored by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers. When asked about the drawings that she and some of the other artists have done at The Beehive, Henrietta said: “The process of quiet attention, whether in drawing and being drawn, just talking, or simply in being there, has proved to be an extraordinary and enriching experience for everyone involved.” Visit thesplashappeal.org.uk for more details.

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New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Childhood beach memories inspire By Faith Eckersall

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Lots of writers will tell you their characters and locations are totally made up. Not Kim Nash. She’s only too happy to let her readers know that her latest book is based on Mudeford although, with the title Moonlight Over Muddleford Cove, the clue is most definitely in the name. “I wanted to do a story about a character who inherited a house but lived a long way away and it was her journey, as to whether she carried on in the life she already has, or takes a chance and makes a new life for herself in Muddleford,” says Kim. Unlike her character, Nellie, Kim did not inherit a house but grew up visiting the East Dorset village from the family home in the Midlands. “My nan used to take my sister and I down to her sister’s house because my mum and dad ran a butcher’s shop so they didn’t get much holiday and you didn’t really go abroad then,” says Kim. “Every summer and Easter we’d go down to Mudeford to my aunt’s home, and I just grew up loving the place, it’s filled with happy memories for me.” Kim remembers visiting local shops and the famous beach huts on the Spit –Nellie Wagstaff inherits a beach hut along with the house. Like most children she loved Avon Beach as well as Mudeford Quay, which feature heavily in her book. “I recently did an online chat with Mudeford Mums Book Club and what was so lovely was that they knew all the places I’d written about – one mum said she jogs down one of the roads I described and others told me they knew where some of the places were,” says Kim. However, in order not to be caught out: “I didn’t want people saying ‘you can’t drive down that street’ or ‘that

THEN AND NOW: Kim with her book at Mudeford and, inset, as a child

building isn’t there’, I changed things around a bit and that’s where the name Muddleford comes from,” she explains. One thing that didn’t change was the location of the house at the centre of the story. “Of course, it’s my Auntie Wynne’s house, a few streets away from the sea,” says Kim. “It was actually a bungalow but I gave it an upstairs and moved it to the coast road so it could have a beach view.” Over this summer she and her

son, Ollie, spent a few days away from their Staffordshire home visiting Mudeford. “I wanted to see my aunt’s house and take a picture for my sister, Lisa, but didn’t want to just photograph the property in case the owner came out and wondered what was going on!’ she says. In the end, Ollie, told her to knock on the door and ask if she could photograph the house. “I suppose I’d had a bit of a

feeling about it all and had actually brought a copy of my book with me,” says Kim. “When the owner answered, I told him ‘this will probably be the most random knock on the door that you will ever get but we used to come to this house all the time when we were kids’. “I told him it used to belong to my auntie and said I felt a copy of the book kind of belonged in the house and when I asked him if I could take a picture he said yes, then asked us in for a look round!” Kim discovered the owner had only moved there five weeks before and had made some changes, but when she was in the garden: “I had a memory of pretending I was a gymnast and doing cartwheel and gambolling routines fit for the British Olympic Team!” Kim is now writing a sequel to her book, provisionally titled Snowflakes Over Muddleford Cove and it will be in her signature style, an uplifting and heart-warming story designed to brighten her readers’ lives. Moonlight Over Muddleford Cove is Kim’s fourth book. Her first, Amazing Grace, was

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author’s novel set in ‘Muddleford’ published in 2019 by Hera Books and is about a woman who thinks she has it all – until she finds her husband kissing his secretary and everything falls apart. The story follows Grace’s journey as a single parent, navigating the dilemma of finding a new man whilst her son wants her to get back with his dad. A single mum herself, Kim wanted her first novel to reflect the difficulties and joys that life can bring. Like her characters, she is very determined: “People say how can you be a single parent, work and write four books but if you want to do it, you do,” she says. When the publisher Hera told her they wanted to publish her book: “I just cried!” And when she was offered a job in the publicity department of the publisher, Bookouture, she grabbed it with both hands. “I was writing as well as blogging about books and I think they liked that,” she says.

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COLLECTION: Kim’s books on Kindle

“I live in Staffordshire and only a few years ago, I’d have had to work in London to get this type of job – I wouldn’t have had a cat in hell’s chance of doing that.” She believes that alongside the uptick in reading during the covid pandemic, tthere’s also been a sea-change in what people want to read. “I think the Pandemic’s pushed people into reading books like mine,” she says. “I’ve had so many lovely comments and emails from people that say things like ‘my mum’s been really ill and I‘ve bought her your books to read and they’ve made her smile when she was feeling rubbish’. People said they have enjoyed the

escapism; they’ve wanted uplifting and heart-warming stories.” During her Mudeford visit, Kim got Ollie to take a photo of her on the beach, holding her book. “I was amazed to compare it to a picture taken of me as a child; I was playing in almost the exact same spot,” she says. “It gives you a bit of a shiver but it’s a good one!” n Moonlight Over Muddleford Cove is available in print and on Kindle and Amazon. Kim isn’t the only person who’s based her books in beautiful east Dorset. If you enjoy your novels with a spirit

The Last Charm Ella Allbright The author is based in Poole and features both Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door in her book which tells the story of Leila and Jake, through the charms on her charm bracelet. Last Seen Lucy Clarke Lucy lives in Springbourne. Written in one of the legendary Mudeford beach huts, the story, about two boys who go missing would appear to have been set on a very similar beach to the one Lucy writes from! Sunshine Over Bluebell Cliff Della Galton It’s a feelgood tale featuring a hotel (very like the one Della’s family ran at Boscombe) transported to Ballard Down near Old Harry Rocks on Purbeck. The author lives in East Dorset.

Med show for strong-stomached students! An award-winning medical road show stops at Talbot Heath School this November giving students a unique insight into what lies beneath the skin. The event, which has featured on BBC Dragons Den, Discovery Channel and Medicplayer is back out delivering live events following the Pandemic. During the event students will work with awardwinning human anatomist Sam Piri to dissect real organ specimens learning how the human body works and what happens in states of disease. The event is aimed at GCSE, A-Level and BTEC students as well as any other student aspiring to study health or biomedical-related careers. The organisers of Med-soc,

which is touring the whole country have worked with over a million young people over the last five years, and in various forms are the UK’s biggest medical society. Med-soc is the only

live event where you will dissect real organ specimens as part of your pre-entry to health and medicine. Sam Piri said: “We’re excited to be back on the road with our live medical

experiences after a year of closures, in the postpandemic world healthcare and biomedical-related careers will be more important than ever. “Coupled with the UK now being an independent country, supporting government, schools, colleges and universities to invest in our young people is of huge significance to me and my team. “We have some of the best educational institutions in the world and we’re proud to be working in partnership with them.” Both students and parents can attend the event, taking place at Talbot Heath School on November 27, 2021. Tickets can be purchased online at med-soc.co.uk.

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Health & Wellbeing

It’s not OK to not be OK... By Susie Carver, consulting hypnotist with Sea Change Hypnotherapy in Wimborne

On World Mental Health Day I wrote something on social media that seemed to strike a chord with lots of people. I thought I’d share a little of it here with you. What I’m going to say may seem a little controversial, and it’s this: It’s NOT OK to not be OK. Feeling anxious, stressed or depressed is a warning sign, just like any other kind of physical pain that you might feel. When we ignore these feelings over a period of time we run the risk of becoming stuck in a pattern of unwanted thoughts and behaviours. The earlier you can seek help, the better your chance of bouncing back quickly. So what IS OK when we feel

overwhelmed by these feelings? Emotions are temporary Remind yourself that ALL of our emotions are temporary. You are not broken or weird. You are not an ‘anxious person’ or a ‘depressed person’. The feelings you are having are not irreversible and do not define you. When you think about it, every single thought and feeling you’ve ever had has come and gone. Emotions are normal We all have unwanted feelings. We are living, breathing human beings, designed to experience the full range of emotions in all their glory. And we should allow ourselves to feel them – so long as we don’t unpack and stay in that place. You can change You CAN change the way you are feeling, and very often without the need for medical

intervention. It takes commitment and practice and a whole lot of self love, but it’s not nearly as hard as you may think. I teach people how to do this every single day. Open up Talk about how you are feeling with someone you trust. It’s so very true that a problem shared is a problem halved. Normalise talking about not being OK. You owe it to yourself and those who love you to invest in your recovery. Look out for your friends and loved ones – be that compassionate, listening ear for them. And know that there is professional help available. Your emotional health is THE most important thing in your life – it has an impact on every single aspect of your physical health. So don’t be OK with not being OK; know that it’s

an opportunity to invest some time and effort into really loving yourself back to full health. In my hypnotherapy and coaching practice I prefer to use the term ‘emotional health’ to ‘mental health’ – it allows the person I am working with to realise that what they are feeling is not irreversible. It puts the control back into their hands. All too often we hear the word ‘mental’ used in a derogative way, to imply that someone is crazy – ‘she’s flipping mental!” Perhaps she isn’t. Perhaps she just hasn’t learned how to manage her emotions. And when you think of it like that you begin to realise that the possibility for change is within all of us – in how we deal with emotional health matters personally, and how we react to them in others.

Dip your toes into a mindful moment Due to an incapacitation brought on by a broken toe I’ve been unable to walk my dog as normal, relying on loved ones to help. However, on one particular day, I was the only person available to walk the four paws... cue continuous downpour! I didn’t think that wearing the ‘dry weather’ orthopaedic shoe was an option given the level of precipitation and I didn’t think it sensible to don a carrier bag due to the potential skid hazard, so walking boots were selected. With lead in one hand and umbrella in the other, I endeavoured to keep myself steady. My dog was unsympathetic with the pace I set and by the time I’d snail paced my way about 50m from home, I was hot, bothered, anxious and my toe was expressing some irritation. Having decided that I had gone far enough and not

wishing to undo all the good work I had done over the last week keeping the foot elevated, I opted to give my beloved the full length of the extendy lead whilst standing on the spot balancing my weight on my fully functioning foot. So what’s the point of telling you this seemingly dull tale? Well, I’ve heard many a thing about mindfulness and how we rush around not stopping to appreciate where we are, what we’re doing and what’s going on around us. Given that I had ventured into the elements and was feeling a tad ruffled, I decided to give this ‘being in the moment malarky’ a go. I listened and I mean I really listened, identifying the things I could hear – the patter of rain on umbrella, the snuffling sounds from my dog, the chirp of an unidentified bird, the gentle blowing of the wind through the trees and my own

steady breath. I took time to look about me. I spotted a feather and wondered whether the bird that it was from knew that he/she had lost it. (Does it hurt when a bird loses a feather?) I spied a delicate pink flower nestled all on its own amongst tall blades of grass ranging in colour from browns and beiges to shades of green. I saw a grasshopper flitting through the grass. I could feel the gentle breeze blowing strands of hair across my cheeks, slightly tickly to be honest. I felt snug and warm in my coat. I made a concerted effort to slow my breathing, inhaling deeply, exhaling slowly. I could smell the wet autumnal earth. How easy it would be (with fully-functioning toe), to march on, not stopping, looking or listening, so engrossed in thought about something that’s happened, fretting about what might

happen, mulling over the to-do list or even checking the phone, missing the joyous things that are dancing around us waiting to be noticed. I was grounded, connected, totally present with my senses in that space, in that precise magical precious mindful moment. Feeling calmer, peaceful and grateful, I turned turtle and with a throb in my toe, commenced the snail-like journey home.

nVictoria Arnold is a life coach from Wimborne Victoriaarnold.co.uk

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Health & Wellbeing

Make time for looking after you A friend recently sent me a ‘motivational’ post that read ‘if you don’t make time for fitness, you’ll be forced to make time for illness’. Well, I thought; that’s just not true is it. We’re going to get ill sometimes anyway! I do wish the fitness/wellness industry was more ‘carrot’ than ‘stick’ in it’s approach and wasn’t on such a high horse about these things. Of course we know that regular exercise, a balanced diet and plenty of sleep are good for us but this shouldn’t occupy some moral high ground at the expense of making others feeling guilty or excluded. Looking after ourselves might make us a lower risk for certain diseases and illnesses, it might mean we recover faster... but on an individual level, all we really know is how we feel in the meantime. Focus on the ‘carrots’, the positive incentives; The pursuit of fitness does improve the quality of our life and is, hopefully, enjoyable. If it’s not, try something else! That’s why it’s so important to have a good relationship with the food you eat, to find exercise you actually enjoy and do it with people that you like spending time with.

n Katrina Keeling is a Wimborne based Personal Trainer. kkeelingfitness@gmail.com kkfitness.co.uk Good social connections are linked to longevity, happiness and improved quality of life too – so combining exercise and a coffee afterwards with some friends is a double win! In the meantime, here’s some tips to do the best we can to keep fit and well and support our immune system during this time of year: Go outdoors! The hours of sunlight we have to enjoy reduce during the autumn and winter months, so make the most of the daylight and get outside for some sunlight exposure, ideally for a brisk walk (it doesn’t need to be

long – something is always better than nothing). Sunlight improves our sleep and our mood too – ideally try and spend some time among trees, greenery and nature, perhaps in some of the gorgeous countryside we have locally. This has a calming impact on us too. Life is stressful, so seize a few minutes whenever you can. Try and eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruit and vegetables. The micronutrients in plants (trace, small vitamins and minerals) have a positive impact on our health and immune system. This is a great way to improve our diet and most of us will benefit from eating more of these. Consider if a supplement of Vitamin D is right for you. This is the only vitamin supplement that the NHS recommend for general population, during the winter

months. Adequate Vitamin D is linked to helping our mood, immune system support, good bone health and even some protection from autoimmune diseases. We can get some vitamin D through our diet (it’s contained in some foods like fish and eggs), but our main source of vitamin D is through sunlight and most of us just don’t get enough of it this time of year as there isn’t so much around or we’re indoors a lot. That’s why the NHS recommend a supplement for most people. As always though, get some medical advice if you’re not sure – as it isn’t recommended with some medications or medical conditions – and don’t oversupplement. Do make time for looking after yourself, but remember, we’re still going to get ill, it’s just we’d do well to feel better and enjoy ourselves more in the meantime.

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New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Health & Wellbeing

How spooky is your skeleton? Jemma Sandell is an Advanced Massage & Beauty Therapist and owner of Relax & Remedy, Ferndown. Visit: relaxandremedy.co.uk It will soon be Hallowe’en with all its spooky skeletons and ghoulish going-ons but just how scary is the state of your own skeleton? Isn’t it time to do a Hallowe’en health check? We spend so long, not only sitting down at computers, but also looking down at phones and tablets, that our posture is really suffering. I treat many clients with neck and shoulder pain, especially since returning to work postCovid. Lower back pain affects a whopping 40% of us and costs around £5billion (£200 for every employee) in absence according to the Clinical Standards Advisory Group. It’s so important to stop, get up and have a stretch and please, please watch the ‘text neck’. No texting or scrolling is worth the damage to your neck! If you’re driving for a living – maybe you’ve become one of

our much-needed HGV drivers – or you’ll be clocking up miles visiting family over half-term, stopping for breaks and stretching out your legs and lower back is key for keeping lower back, hip and leg pain at bay. Keeping muscles mobilised will keep things moving. As the saying goes, ‘if you don’t use it you’ll lose it!’

A walk around... BLANDFORD Park in Park Road, to make it easy to remember, and make your way south-east down to the main shopping street. Go westwards along it, noting the position of the Museum on the left hand side. It’s worth a visit and has free entry! On the other side of the road is the Church, built by Bastards after the great fire of Blandford. You’ll soon find, on the left, Morrison’s supermarket, beyond which is a car park and the River Stour. There’s some pleasant parkland next to the

Stour which is worth wandering around. Then return to the car park and go north through an alley of small shops back to the main road. Retrace your steps eastwards along the road, then turn left and explore more side roads with small shops, eventually making your way back to the main road. You’ll soon come to a junction where you turn left and follow the road northeast for a quarter of a mile to where it swings north-west for another couple of furlongs then joins another road leading north-east past a large cemetery.

Maybe you’re already in pain? Perhaps you struggle to get down and play with grandkids or pick your children up? And how will you manage to lift that pumpkin pain-free this Hallowe’en? With most back pain, soft tissue damage is a big factor. Muscles, ligaments and fascia can be affected by repetitive misuse, injury, trauma or poor

posture. These ‘soft tissue issues’ cannot be diagnosed via X-ray or MRI, often escaping medical attention. This leads to unnecessary pain over many years that can, in most cases, be resolved with clinical or remedial massage techniques. There’s a number of techniques that a therapist can use to relieve your aches and pains. From Eastern to Western techniques, trigger points, deep tissue, acupressure, stretches and lots more – the key is to make the massage work for your body and its particular needs. But should massage hurt you? It’s often believed it should hurt to gain any benefit but this is simply not true. It depends what the ‘issues in your tissues’ are as to what techniques will be beneficial for you. Just like finding the right hairdresser, one person’s experience can be completely different to someone else. In the same way that two therapists will work differently, it’s important to find a therapist that suits you and your body’s individual needs.

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Visit the cemetery to see if there are any names you know and salute the War Graves and Memorial. There is a particular corner of

the cemetery with beautifully ornate gravestones and welldecorated graves. Make your way back down the road south-west for half a mile, turn right and go north-west along a trailway on the old railway line. This takes you to the Milldown nature reserve where you can wander and enjoy the wildlife. Return to the railway and follow a lower parallel path heading back towards the station. It borders a recreation ground on the far side of which you’ll find your car.

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Home & Garden

Gardening...

...with botanist Dr Dave Aplin

TREE-MENDOUS: The colourful Szechuan strawberry and, right, Himalayan birch

Brighter trees for the winter months Autumn is the best time to plant a tree. The soil is relatively warm and moist allowing roots to grow and establish before the winter sets in. This gives them an enhanced ability to survive. While it may seem that all active growth ceases when leaves fall, their roots remain growing beyond this period until the soil becomes too cold. With the perfect planting season upon us, I was asked to recommend a tree for a small garden. Trees really have to work hard to earn a place in these spaces. Perhaps surprisingly, there are quite a number to choose from. The usual suspects include those producing attractive fruits, such as ornamental and culinary apples and pears. Trees with attractive

bark are popular and especially uplifting during the dark winter months. Himalayan birch (Betula utilis) has white, peeling bark while the snake bark maple, (Acer davidii) produces green and white striped bark reminiscent of a serpent’s skin. Trees with attractive flowers and fruit are well represented in this size category. Snowy mespilus, mountain ash and flowering cherries are among the most popular choices. However, site them carefully; flowering trees with displays of subtle white or pink flowers can be lost if their background is a grey, overcast sky. My recommendation ignored the usual suspects, mainly because the client wanted a tree that provided changing interest throughout the seasons. An impossible task

you might think. My selection was the Szechuan strawberry, (Cornus kousa) and if you have never heard of it you are not alone. The Szechuan strawberry promises year-round interest. In late spring, when most early-flowering plants are spent, this tree becomes festooned with stunning white bracts that surround buttons of flowers. During late summer, knobbly, edible, strawberry-like red berries become bird magnets; while in autumn dark green foliage turns a vibrant, fiery orangered before falling to reveal attractive bark, in a mosaic of mottled colours. This small tree isn’t fussy about site and soil. Sunny and partially shaded areas suit equally well, as do alkaline, neutral and acidic soils. It’s also not bothered about

soil texture, clays, silts and sands are equally favoured, but it will perform poorly on badly drained soils of any type. When considering a tree for the smaller garden, it is worth undertaking your own independent research to avoid disappointment in a decade or two. Look up how big the tree is likely to grow in 10 and 20 years and decide if it fits the space well or not. If your garden is on fertile soil height estimates are likely to be smaller than what you might expect but overstated if your garden is infertile soil. Finally, not all trees are as accommodating as the Szechuan strawberry, so if you are choosing an expensive specimen it makes sense to know about your soil type. n www.soilvalues.com.

New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Home & Garden

Plans for new stores West Moors is to get its own Morrisons Daily, following a re-fit of the McColls store on Pinehurst Road. The store said it was GUTTERS CLEARED Windows, fascias, soffits, gutters cleaned, Repairs, Free estimates 07788 376752

planning to re-open later this month with ‘a brand new store, with coffee machine and hot food’. Meanwhile, in Ferndown, the Lidl supermarket is asking for customer feedback before submitting an application to replace the existing Ringwood Road foodstore with ‘a new, modern store.’

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Those happy accidents which I welcome Jo Green is a former allotmenteer, forager, amateur herbalist, pickler and jam maker who squeezed her allotment greenery into her tiny garden I often read about feature trees or plants – one-offs which draw the eye with their architectural splendour or unusual fruit amongst the order of the garden as a whole. Having a small garden which is packed with refugees from my former allotment means one has to edit it carefully. Although I would love to have great rafts of billowing grasses and beds solely for roses or herbs, in truth they are all mixed in together. One has to be sacrificed on the altar of a small garden – choosing either feature experiments or pure design. And as I can’t resist trying new things out I am afraid that design got the ‘chop’. I suppose you could say my curiosity to try different plants and see how you can use them has got the better of my artist’s eye as for the garden. I sometimes tell myself that I am using the garden as a laboratory in order to perfect my garden design in some fantasy future home, but deep down I know I just

prefer it this way! Therefore you will rarely see a photo of the the whole but just a slice. This fortnight’s slice is Sedum and Virginia creeper. Looking out of my window I noticed the Sedum was being seduced by the long arms of the red vine and the leaves looked like red flames dancing in a fire . I suppose I should have pruned the creeper before it escaped but, like a lot of things in the garden and life, these things are happy accidents which I welcome. Having recently had our chimney swept and started the joyful season of the log fire I decided to bring the combination of Sedum and creeper in as a visual fire screen to block out the black hole of the fire place when not in use.

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Woman’s appeal to commemorate fallen A Ringwood woman is appealing for locals to support her appeal to raise £200 to pay for spring bulbs to commemorate townsfolk who died in the Second World War. Chantelle Monck, who works as a virologist at Southampton General Hospital, launched her appeal after successfully raising money to plant 1,110

bulbs last autumn, commemorating the 111 fallen of the First World War named on Ringwood’s memorial. “Our memorial garden is a bit empty, it’s a grass field with a couple of trees and I just wanted to create a more tranquil space,” said Chantelle. After being told that her initial hope, of growing a

commemorative wild poppy garden, might not be right for the space, she hit on the idea of planting bulbs which will flower in red, white and blue. Each name on the memorial is represented by ten bulbs and she is hoping to raise £200 to buy 530 bulbs to remember the 53 people who died as a result of the Second World War. However, the appeal has only

attracted £5 so far. She said: “Lots of people show an interest in having the bulbs so I’m hoping more people will support us and come to plant them,”. The bulbs will be planted on Saturday, November 20, at Ringwood Memorial Gardens starting at 9am and volunteers are welcome. Find out more at: facebook. com/transitionringwood/

New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Food & Drink

Queen of the cakes... Sadie Smith is an award winning cake designer and baker from Cake by Sadie Smith, Wimborne With autumn well and truly here, Gingerbread cookies are my go-to sweet treat which will see me through all the events of autumn and winter, from Hallowe’en, bonfire night, half-term and right through until Christmas. The joy of this recipe is you can shape it and decorate any way you like. For Hallowe’en I like to make pumpkin shapes, and for Christmas it has to be gingerbread people. Ingredients 315g plain flour 100g salted butter 100g dark brown sugar 4 tablespoons golden syrup

4 teaspoons of ground ginger 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda Method Preheat the oven to 170C

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Place the flour, ginger, and bicarbonate of soda in a bowl and mix well Gently melt the butter, sugar and syrup in a pan over a low heat, until the butter has

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Waste not, want not by Lorraine Gibson Waste not, want not. Make the most of your Hallowe’en pumpkins with this creamy and silky, garlicky and smoky soup. Perfect for autumn days or cosy suppers, with or without the bacon Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 large onion, roughly

chopped 1kg (2lb) of pumpkin or 1 large butternut squash, skinned, de-seeded and chopped into chunks 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed A litre of chicken (or vegetable) stock 4 to 6 rashers of bacon or about 200g pancetta/lardons (optional) Ground black pepper; salt Teeny pinch of cinnamon 120 ml of whole milk/cream

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Cooking... Tiffin versus Rocky Roads? that is quite a conundrum! Both have biscuits and chocolate but one has the extra gooiness of marshmallows and the healthy part, raisins!! I would probably go for tiffin, as when my sister and I were children we used to go and stay with our grandma nearly every weekend. She had a Saturday morning job, cleaning in the Prudential Insurance office in Wimborne, (now a dental surgery). On the way home, we would walk up West Borough and visit Wrigglys sweet shop. (where Renauf’s is now). I was never sure if it really was called wrigglys or if we just called it that because it had a sign outside for wriggle’s chewing gum! We could choose anything we liked! After that we would go to Quinney’s Restaurant and look in the window to choose a cake each to go with our tea. They sold tiffin, amongst other things, and we would have one to share and some shortbread. We would cut the tiffin in half, squabbling over which one was bigger, the chocolate layer was so dense you could sink your teeth into it. (Well, maybe that is

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just a childhood memory or wishful thinking!) Grandmas would make a pot of tea, with real tea leaves and we would feel very posh eating our cakes. Tiffin

with a spoon Melt the chocolate and then spread over the mixture Cool for 2 hours and then cut into squares. Rocky Roads

Ingredients: 200g digestive biscuits and / or Rich Tea – crushed 100g butter or margarine 25g brown sugar 200g dark chocolate /milk chocolate 4 tbsp golden syrup 3 tbsp coco powder

Ingredients 200g digestive biscuits (Rich Tea can also be used) 135g butter or margarine 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa works best) 2-3 tbsp golden syrup 100g mini marshmallows (chopped regular marshmallows work too) 100g raisins

Method: Grease and line an 8inch square brownie tin with baking paper. Melt butter, sugar, coco and syrup in a saucepan, then add crushed biscuits Pour into tin and press down

Method Grease and line an 18cm square brownie tin with baking paper.

with this pumpkin soup Method Heat a large pan/stockpot over a medium heat then add and fry the onion gently for 5 minutes; add the garlic and cook together until soft, golden and caramelly. While they’re cooking, prepare the pumpkin chunks. Add them and your stock to the pot then season with black pepper and the salt to taste. Bring to the boil uncovered, then simmer for 30 mins or until the pumpkin’s soft.

Meanwhile, if adding bacon, chop, fast fry and set aside. Remove the soup from the heat, blend until silky smooth, return to medium heat and stir in the milk or cream with the tiniest pinch of cinnamon then add the bacon if using. Taste to check it’s properly seasoned. Stir and serve in generous bowls with a swirl of cream and crusty farmhouse bread or black olive focaccia.

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Dorset’s Landpower cuts a swath to Prestigious National Award Landpower Robotics in Yenston near Templecombe are the local Husqvarna robotic mowing specialist. After a very successful year installing large numbers across the local area and supporting existing customers, they were awarded Husqvarna Automower Dealer of the Year. This is a national award with large number of dealers across the UK in the running. The Award took into consideration quality of install, support, service, investment, and sales. Luke Stephens joined the company at the start of the year as a robotic mowing specialist, “It’s a real credit to Amanda Tribe the director of the company and the investment she has made. “It’s great to be recognised for our expertise in the

industry of robotic mowing. “The Husqvarna Automower is a fantastic product and although the UK has been slow to adopt the idea, we are seeing a real change in thinking. The Husqvarna Automower can give you hours a week back whilst the grass looks perfectly maintained all year around, not to mention the extremely low running cost and bene昀ts for the environment against a petrol lawnmower. “Our focus for 2022 is to continue the growth and support for domestic customers, but drive forward the potential in the commercial segment such as golf courses, football pitches and schools.” As the season changes to Autumn, Landpower Robotics turns their attention to the winter servicing of machines. If you have a Husqvarna robotic mower and would like an annual service please call

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Diamonds to shine at glittering auction Two whopping diamond rings are stars of the Charterhouse two-day November 4 and 5 auction in Sherborne. “They say size matters and these are both big,” said Richard Bromell of Charterhouse. “The market for jewellery, silver and watches continues to be strong and we anticipate selling both rings to private clients.” Both rings are about the size of a finger nail. The larger of the two, from a client in London, weighs in with the central diamond of just under 6ct. Set within a surround of smaller brilliant cut diamonds, this is estimated at £25,000-£30,000. The second ring, although slightly smaller coming in at 4ct, was bought by the owner’s father as a loose

stone in 1969 and comes to Charterhouse from a client near Taunton. Although smaller, it shines brighter and is estimated to sell for £27,000-£30,000. Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for

these auctions of silver, jewellery and watches, on November 4, wine, port and whisky with antiques and interiors on Friday, November 5, and coins, medals, stamps and collectors’ items in the

December auction. Richard Bromell and the team can be contacted at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 info@charterhouse-auction. com or via charterhouseauction.com.

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New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Farming & Environment

A Day at the Farm... 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’. October roared in all bluster and rain. The downpour was certainly welcome, but I’m not sure we needed quite as much rain as we got! Wet days on the farm are always a challenge, whether it’s trying to stay on top of drying the farm’s dozens of pairs of gloves, keeping the Co-Farmers’ spirits up when there is outside work to be done, but inside is warm and full of snoozing cats, or whether it’s the work itself. Soil is heavy; wet soil is heavier still. The month signals the start of our autumn fundraising and was kicked off with an invitation to the Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest Awards; an initiative to improve local facilities and the lives of people in the community. Quite apart from being an excellent gathering, (and a chance to sample a little of

Farm Fact During September, the media stated that Farmers all over the UK were reporting a shortage of seasonal workers. The NFU labour providers survey, which covers recruitment of seasonal workers for horticultural fruit, veg and flowers businesses, described a 34.5 per cent recruitment shortfall. In the same month, High Mead Farm supported their greatest number of Co-Farmers since the farm launched almost 10 years ago, with 47 attendees in September alone. the H&W produce), it was a real eye opener as to just how many very worthy causes there are in the region. Luckily, I had a few days recovery before my next shift; a morning spent planting spring onions in the poly tunnel and weeding those planted just a few

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weeks before. I love the chatter that takes place while we work. It’s an eclectic, and quite often hilarious, assortment of nonsense, occasionally punctuated with something deeply profound. Life certainly gets aired in the poly tunnel. It often seems that whenever somebody does say something meaningful, it’s balanced by an injection of the inane, mundane, or meaningless. Not only is it comical but it is a great leveller too. Wet weather usually signals a rush of volunteers to the SMALL BALE MEADOW HAY £5.00 a bale, 20+ delivered FOC. Small charge for fewer, or collect nr Hinton Martell. Tel/text Vicky 07860 489719

workshop, and I like to pop in to see which projects are under way. Today, a ‘Hilton’ standard bunny hotel had just been completed. As a proud recipient of a woodwork O-Level, I feel qualified to comment on the fine finish and attention to detail, but I barely had a chance to glance at the new bunny boudoir, before I was marched off to inspect the older hutches so I could fully appreciate the improvement. The pleasure the Co-Farmers take in their work is to be applauded – so, despite spending my tea break looking at a dreary old pile of wood, the comparison of the old with the new demonstrated how impressive their handywork was when viewed up close. I was very impressed indeed! n highmeadfarm.org.uk

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New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Arts & Entertainment

Football club hosts fundraiser There will be fun and games of the footie variety plus a chance to meet former footballer, Matty Holmes, as Wimborne Town Football Club hosts the Wimborne Ability Counts Positive about Down syndrome fundraiser on Sunday, October 24. Dennis Cadd is the official announcer at the special tournament and there will be loads of extra fun activities and attractions such as facepainting, a bouncy castle and an ice-cream van. The action kicks off at noon and will run until 3pm. Try your luck at the tombola and grab some raffle tickets for a chance to score one of the great prizes which include vouchers for dinner at the Pure Drop in Ferndown, a meal for two with wine at Wimborne’s Rising Sun, family tickets for Moors Valley and lots more.

Year 6 children from Allenbourn Middle School in Wimborne spent an afternoon at Walford Mill to mark the end of a monthlong art and music project. The youngsters took part in the ‘Magnificent Mills’ activities created by arts company Emerald Ant, with partners Wimborne History Festival and Walford Mill Crafts. The theme was ‘historic mills’, and workshops were held in which the children let their creative juices flow. At the final ‘garden party’ at the Mill their interactive works were put on display. They included huge, otherworldly ghosts suspended from trees, enormous, vibrant kingfishers perched in the branches and a giant wheel where colourful willow and tissue paper figures were cranked around by children pushing a bicycle pedal.

FLYING HIGH: Allenbourn children

No trouble at the Mill Pippa Martin, subject lead for Art at Allenbourn, said: “It was a tremendous month-long project with a grand finale. “Most of the art workshops were held at Walford Mill, with support from the Museum of East Dorset. “Children learned new craft techniques such as making willow frameworks, sculpting with foam and

designing large scale, colourful artworks with a Georgian flavour, to chime with this year’s Wimborne History Festival. “After each workshop pupils came back to school full of enthusiasm, excitement and pride in their creative achievements.” Funding was provided by the Arts Council and Dorset Council.

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Wimborne Drama presents

TOWARDS ZERO

21st - 23rd Oct, 7.30pm, matinee Sat 23rd Oct 2.30pm Tickets £14 (£12 Matinee) 1 in 10 free

TOM PETTY:

The Making of Wildflowers

CLIFF RICHARD

– The Great 80 Tour

(SCREENING)

Monday 25th October, 7pm Tickets £16.50 (£15 concs)

Wednesday 27th October 7.45pm Tickets £16.50 (£15 concs)

(Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction)

Sh*t Faced Shakespeare:

ONCE UPON A PRINCESS

ROMEO & JULIET

PLEA S KE E CHEC EP KI OU NG WEBSR ITE

(Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction)

JIMEOIN

– Turn It Up Tour

(Over 16’s only)

Saturday 30th October, 8pm Tickets £20 (Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction)

Sunday 31st October, 12pm & 4pm Tickets £12 (Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction)

THE GARY FLETCHER BAND

Thursday 28th October, 7.30pm Tickets £18.50

ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW

Friday 29th October, 7.30pm Tickets £23.50

(Box Office bookings over £20 incur £1 booking fee)

JOHN COOPER CLARKE

STORY OF GUITAR HEROES

– The Luckiest Guy Alive Tour

Wednesday 3rd November, 7.30pm Tickets £16.50

Thursday 4th November, 7.30pm Tickets £27.50/£23.50

Friday 5th November, 7.30pm Tickets £20

(Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction)

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Don’t worry, here’s happiness Remember

the seventh

After 18 months of lockdown, Wimborne Musical Theatre Society has decided to bring ‘An Injection of Happiness’ back to the town – with a musical of the same name. The show celebrates 40 upbeat, happy songs to help wash away the lockdown blues. There will be songs from musicals, film, and TV, as well as some inspired comedy. WMTS have been an active musical theatre society since the late 1970s and have

performed regularly in concerts and musicals for many years in Wimborne at the Tivoli Theatre with great acclaim. They now want to take their shows into a wider area for audiences to enjoy and are performing for the first time at the Verwood Hub’s Merryfield Theatre tomorrow, Saturday, October 23, giving a matinee at 2.30pm and evening show at 7.30pm. On Saturday, November 20, they’ll move to the Minster Theatre at Wimborne’s Allendale Centre for a 2.30pm matinee and 7.30pm

evening performance. Seating will be arranged cabaret style, with bar facilities available to give the shows a more relaxed feel, said the society’s chairwoman, Sylvia Walpole. “It’s wonderful to be back in rehearsals and what makes it extra special is that we are singing and dancing to such uplifting songs and taking our shows to new venues,” she added. Tickets are £12 as standard and £10 for senior citizens (over 60) and children (under16). Visit wimbornemusical. co.uk/ for more details.

You’re invited to Abigail’s Party! Immortalised on screen by Alison Steadman, the monstrous Beverly and her put-upon husband, Laurence, are returning to the stage at Forest Arts in New Milton, later this year, in BlackBox theatre’s Abigail’s Party. The classic 70s comedy centres around the drinks party aspirational Beverly has put on for new neighbours, Angela and Tony, together with mild mannered divorcee, Sue, whose daughter, Abigail, is having her fifteenth birthday party a few doors away. As the gin and tonics flow, Beverly becomes more grotesque, small talk turns to

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Remember, remember the 7th of November – that’s when Ringwood’s Grand Fireworks Event returns! The five-hour event features two displays, a quiet one and later, the main event, compete with bonfire lighting and live music. Gates and fairground open at 3pm. At 4pm there’ll be children’s entertainment and at 4.30pm, the ‘low bangs’ display. At 5.45pm there’s live music from Swing Unlimited Big Band with a pause at 6.15pm when the bonfire is lit, with the main display at 7pm, followed by Swing Unlimited again. Tickets cost £1.50 in advance, £3.50 at the gate. Pre-school children, disabled people and carers are free.

Live a more eventful life Friday 22nd October

Dream Horse (PG)

7pm Tickets £7/£5 –––––––– Saturday 6th November

Jenny Eclair: Si ty! (FFS) 7.30pm Tickets £20 –––––––– Saturday 13th November

The Carpenters: Voice of the Heart 7:30pm Tickets £20/ £19 –––––––– Thursday 18th & Friday 19th November

Living Spit s Frankenstein

outrageous flirting, marital discord escalates and the thin veneer of middle class respectability begins to peel away. Full of wicked one-liners and 70s nostalgia – as familiar as a cheese and pineapple hedgehog – Abigail’s

Party has deservedly become a theatrical icon. Abigail’s Party is on Saturday, December 4, at 7.30pm at Forest Arts, new Milton. Tickets are £13 and £11 per person, or £40 for a family ticket. Visit forest-arts.co.uk.

7:30pm Tickets £15/£13 Saturday 20th November

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New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Arts & Entertainment

GP’s payment from patient feeling ‘croc’ Two new exhibitions have just opened at the Museum of East Dorset. One celebrates the life and achievements of local GP, gifted photographer, pioneer of early motoring, collector of antiques and local historian: Ernest Kaye Le Fleming. The other celebrates the life of Ian Willis, a well-known, and much-loved local character. Both men lived in Wimborne and both supported the museum in their own special ways. Ernest Kaye Le Fleming (1872-1946) was a well-respected GP in Wimborne for 45 years. He reached national prominence as Chairman of the British Medical Association and was knighted for his services to medicine in 1937. He wanted to improve general practice and had a lifelong interest in promoting healthy living. Ernest was an enthusiastic collector with ‘the deepest love of antiques and every possible relic of past times.’ He collected many ‘bygones’ from around Wimborne. He also accepted such items –

including a stuffed crocodile – instead of cash payment for his services as a doctor, at a time when poorer people could not afford to pay doctors’ fees. In many ways, Ernest Kaye Le Fleming can be seen as one of the godfathers of the Museum of East Dorset. Thanks to him, the museum can display the nationally significant collection of Victorian Valentines, which he saved from being pulped during the war. Ernest was a strong supporter of Wimborne having its own museum and in 1962 his photographs and objects were donated to the museum. The exhibition explores the life of this multi-talented

man using objects from the museum’s collection, and personal photographs and items loaned by members of the Le Fleming family. Ian Willis (1951-2020) was a master of invention with an eye for the unusual. He was born and bred in Wimborne and proud of the fact. He was a kind and intelligent, somewhat eccentric man who had a lifelong love of gardening and the decorative arts. His home, Serles House, and particularly its garden, became famous for quirky and creative design and ‘interesting’ artefacts. He invited visitors into his once ‘Secret Space’ to muse on its eccentricities while

POPULAR: Ian Willis, left, and the crocodile

raising funds to support many varied good causes. Ian was a keen supporter of the Museum of East Dorset and over the years, he donated many items to the collection. These have been used, along with some objects on loan from Serles House, to create a display to remember him. For more information, visit: museumofeastdorset.co.uk/

Adding Pepper & Honey to the bake mix By Faith Eckersall

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Enjoyed the Great British Bake Off? Forest Arts have a show they think you’ll love. Pepper & Honey is a new play about two women questioning the meaning of home. It’s the story of Croatian Ana, who lives in the UK, and her Grandma, and is timed to perfection in order to deliver a perfect

Croatian pepper biscuit, baked live in front of and with the help of, the audience. The live baking process is intertwined with a story of what it is like to settle in a different country. Ana has arrived in the UK, determined to make it home and as she focuses on life in this new land, she is haunted by the voice of her Grandma calling for her to stay true to

national identity and yearning for Ana to come home. As Grandma bakes her traditional Croatian pepper biscuits (believed to bring a loved one back home), will this be enough to be reunited with her granddaughter? Written by Croatian playwright Kristina Gavran, and performed by a Croatian actor, Pepper & Honey is a ‘poignant, subtle and timely

play’ about the journey of change, cultural differences, trying not to feel like a foreigner in your adopted country, and the conflict between upholding the traditions of the ‘old country’ and embracing those of the new. Forest Arts, New Milton, Saturday, November 6, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £13 and £11. Visit forest-arts.co.uk.

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Films ready to scare on the big scream By Lorraine Gibson

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Grab your seats for the Regent’s Spooktacular, a half-term Hallowe’en fest of scarily good movies. Family-friendly fiends will keep your little devils entertained from Friday, October 29, to November 4, with the made-for-laughs animation, Addams Family 2 (PG). They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky and should give mummies a welcome rest. On Saturday, October 30, be prepared to be scared at the 30th anniversary screening of cult horror classic, the

Silence Of The Lambs. Jodie Foster is perfectly-cast as Clarice Starling, a tenacious FBI Agent trying to hunt down one serial killer by enlisting the help of another one in the shape of brutal multiple murderer, Hannibal Lecter, played with terrifying perfection by Anthony Hopkins. Whatever you do, just say ‘no’ to his offer of fava beans washed down with a nice Chianti! On the 31st, it’s more about fishnets than dragnets as that much-loved Hallowe’en staple, The Rocky Horror Picture Show welcomes die-

Happy birthday Beethoven Bournemouth Bach Choir are pleased to be returning to Christchurch Priory on Saturday, November 20, for the first time since the Pandemic began. They were a week away from performing their Beethoven250 concert in March 2020 when the Lockdown came into force. Poor old Beethoven missed out on a worldwide celebration of his 250th birthday during 2020 as many concerts dedicated to

his music were cancelled. To go some little way to make up for this Bournemouth Bach Choir will be perform their cancelled concert, now called ‘Beethoven251’, with the Mass in C and the powerful and moving ‘Emperor’ Piano Concerto. Along with the young Romanian pianist Cristian Sandrin.as soloist, there will be a choir of 40, four vocal soloists and an orchestra of 29.

hard fangs, sorry fans, to the ghastly onscreen action. Don your heels, take a jump to the left and then a step to the right for the most fun you

can have with trashy clothes on. For more information and to book visit regentcentre.co.uk or call 01202 499199.

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New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Arts & Entertainment

Six miles of celluloid to stun movie maniacs! By Lorraine Gibson

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Calling retro film fans! Christchurch will be celebrating 90 years of movie magic with four fab 35mm films, totalling 32,000 feet of celluloid. If you hanker after the traditional thrill of the flicker, the cue dots, and the filmic magic that celluloid brings to the big screen, then you’re in for a treat as the Regent in Christchurch launches a season of special film screenings on its recentlyrestored 35mm projector. The event, in celebration of the centre’s 90th birthday this year, will showcase four films in the manner in which they were intended, all on 35mm, starting with 90s comedy, Matinee (PG) this Sunday, October 24, and followed by three further ‘theatre themed’ titles, Demons (18), The Smallest Show on Earth (U) and Phantom of the Paradise (15). Manufactured by the Ballentine Company in the USA, the classic projector started life in the Tricycle Cinema in London’s Kilburn before being sold to the local cinema in Lymington. When Lymington eventually went digital, former Regent projectionist, John Thornley, bought the precious Ballentine from them and donated it to his cinema last year, prior to sadly passing. John would be heartened to know that thanks to his gift and a dedicated band of volunteer projectionists, the Regent can now screen films in the traditional way and that the centre’s chairman, Gary Trinder, is working with Dirt In The Gate Movies, a cinematic preservation initiative set up in 2015 by local cinema engineer, Darren Payne.

ESSENTIAL CULTURE: The Regent Cinema in Christchurch and, above, the 35mm Ballentine projector

“We are delighted to be working with them on the promotion and presentation of 35mm films, screened on a projector which co-exists alongside the Regent’s state-

of-the-art digital equipment,” Gary said. “We’re one of the few venues in the UK where real film can still be presented.” Darren adds: “It’s culturally

35mm MOVIE LOW-DOWN Matinee (PG) [1993] Sun, Oct 24: 3pm 90s comedy from the director of Gremlins. Small-time film promoter (John Goodman) releases a kitschy horror film during the Cuban Missile Crisis . . . Demons (18) [1985] Fri, Nov 26: 7.30pm A random group of folk are invited to the screening of a mysterious movie, only to find themselves trapped in the theatre – with ravenous monsters. Cracking soundtrack includes songs by Mötley Crüe and Billy Idol. The Smallest Show on Earth (U) [1957] Sun, Dec 27: 7.30pm A young couple inherits a debt-ridden old movie theatre, appropriately nicknamed ‘The Flea Pit’, and the three eccentrics who work there. Stars Bernard Miles, Margaret Rutherford and Peter Sellers. Phantom of the Paradise (15) [1974] Sat, Jan 8, 2022: 7.30pm A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open a rock palace called The Paradise.

essential to keep film alive in the eyes of the public or it is at risk of being lost forever. “We are thrilled to be collaborating with the Regent to celebrate its 90th year and bring repertory 35mm classics back on the big screen where they belong.” Up until as recently as 20 years ago, all the Regent’s films were shown on 35mm print but as technology rapidly advanced, like most cinemas, they moved to digital projection. However, acclaimed directors such as Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk), Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) and J.J Abrams (Star Wars), famously prefer the aesthetics of 35mm, which is why some of the biggest and best films are still shot using it. The Regent’s vintage cinema museum is actually located in the projection room and chronicles the hey-day of moving pictures in the shape of photographic images, old cinema posters and antique cinema fixtures. For information, visit: regentcentre.co.uk or call the box office on 01202 499199.

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Get ready for a Spooktacular half-term programme of frightfully-fun activities at the Museum of East Dorset. Under 12s can learn Creepy Crafts and Spooky Spells if they dare to take the ghostly garden trail on Tuesday, October 26, from 10.30-1.30 where they’ll encounter a (g)host of hauntingly fun arts, crafts and stories. It costs £3 per child, there’s no need to book and will go ahead come rain or shine, so please dress your little monsters accordingly. Children aged five and over, can bring their own torches to Museum-by-Torchlight for a spooky time in the galleries. For this special event, the museum is opening out of hours and in the dark to enhance the experience. Discover witches’ marks on the wall, learn the story of a mummified cat and handle real skulls and bones before joining the museum’s cook in the kitchen to decorate a Jack -O’-Lantern biscuit. Be sure to dress up in your best ghoulish costume and grown-ups are strongly advised to bring a child

Night of spooktacular fun

along in case they get scared and need a hand to hold! Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Visit: museumofeast dorset.co.uk/project/ museumy-torchlight/

Raffle for food bank Blandford’s Crown Hotel is holding a Grand Raffle Contest. The draw will be at 3.30pm on October 29, and all proceeds will be donated to the local food bank. The prize has a collective retail price of more than £100 and

the organisers have thanked all of the local businesses that have donated. Tickets can be purchased at the hotel reception and cost £1.00 per strip of numbers. Cash only. For enquiries, call 01258 456626.

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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 25,000 unique users They’re striking pieces of art which will bring life – and colour – to any wall. Kate E Randall has built a thriving business around the mandala, a geometric design regarded as highly symbolic in Hindu and Buddhist cultures. It’s believed to represent different aspects of the Universe and is often used as an instrument of meditation and a symbol of prayer, most notably in China, Japan, and Tibet. As a piece of wall art, mandalas are circles arranged into sections and organised around a single, central point. Kate first hit on the idea of creating her own handpainted and bespoke mandalas while living in the Middle East. She returned to Wimborne, where she grew up, with the influences and ideas gathered during her travels.

STRIKING AND SYMBOLIC: Kate E Randell and some of her pieces

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Kate on the road to mandala Kate said: “I actually got the idea of decorating MDF cutouts when we went to Abu Dhabi. “My work is totally individual and I work closely with my clients to match the colours and style of their rooms and decorations. “They provide me with photos so that the mandala fits in well with its surroundings. “Most of my work is by word of mouth and I am kept constantly busy.” Kate, who works from a top

floor studio at Wimborne’s Walford Mill Crafts, produces three sizes of mandala with costs starting from £195. A large mandala can take up to 40 hours to complete. “I’ve done a lot of research and can’t find anyone doing what I am, certainly in this area,” said Kate. A former student at Bournemouth’s Talbot Heath School, Kate has worked in a variety of sectors including health and education. She has a daughter, Tegan, 29, who also has a studio in

Walford Mill Crafts with her own business, Ocean Influence Art. Kate, who has been married for 34 years to Scott, said she had now found her perfect job. She said: “I just love it. “Every aspect is so enjoyable, from matching the colours to seeing how happy my customers are when the final result is revealed. “It’s very satisfying.” More details about Kate can be found on her Facebook and Instagram pages.

A new community for young entrepreneurs A new free community is launching for young founders, entrepreneurs, freelancers and side hustlers in Dorset. FND aims to be the go-to place for young fonders in Dorset. It’s facilitated by Dorset Growth Hub (DGH) which will continue to use its expertise and network to advise and support businesses.

The idea behind the brand, FND (pronounced Found), is that it supports the next generation of Dorset’s leaders. FND stands for ‘For New Directors’ but also ‘For a New Dorset’ where likeminded individuals can be encouraged to ‘Follow New Dreams’, to FouND their business, FuND their growth and FiND their network.

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It doesn’t matter what your business looks like, what stage you are at, or what industry you are in.

Mary Lloyd, DGH’s marketing manager and Creator of WeAreFND, said: “Businesses are changing. “Young people are innovating what it means to be a business owner. I hope I can bring this all together with FND and create something young, ambitious people want to be part of.” Find out more about Dorset Growth Hub at dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk/

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Charity reaches target ahead of time A charity which supports vulnerable women back to independent living has reached its target to raise £1,000 thanks to the generosity of businesses and organisations. The 10:10 Project Pledge was launched earlier this year by the Christchurch-based Water Lily Project as part of its 10th anniversary campaign. The aim was to raise £1,000 to provide 10 women in crisis with 100 hours of 1:1 support. The charity, which receives no Government funding and relies solely on grants and donations, has seen an 80 per

cent increase year on year from women needing its support services. Serving Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole, the Water Lily Project supports women as they flee domestic violence, acrimonious divorces or struggle with mental health or financial difficulties. It works with each beneficiary for up to a year, empowering them to get their own lives back on track through courses, life-skill workshops and 1:1 support. Liz Carter, Water Lily Project Manager said: “When we launched the 10:10 pledge,

OVERWHELMED: Liz Carter

we were very aware that it has also been a tough time for many businesses so weren’t sure of the response we would get. “We’ve been overwhelmed

by the generosity of the Dorset business community and would like to thank everyone who has pledged their support and helped us reach our target.” Dorset Biz News was the first to pledge financial support followed by many more local businesses and groups. The charity has decided to extend the pledge for the rest of the year with the aim to round the total up to reach £2,000. If you can donate £100 to provide 10 hours of support to a local woman in crisis, contact marketing@ waterlilyproject.org.uk

It’s back in the black for Yellow Buses Yellow Buses has moved into the black for the first time in seven years. The locally owned and managed company – bought out by its management in 2019 – made a pre-tax profit of £591,000 in the year to March 31, 2021. That compares with a pre-tax loss of £2.656m in the previous 15 months. Turnover fell by 18 per cent to £15.61m, period on period, due to a decline in passenger numbers caused by the pandemic. The results reverse years of losses at the company which has a 130-strong bus and coach fleet and operates services across East Dorset, West Hampshire, Bournemouth and Poole. Its last pre-tax profit – £799,000 – was recorded in 2014. In the intervening years it racked up losses totalling more than £6.5m. David Squire, managing director, said: “Despite the effect of Covid, we’re very

ON THE ROAD: David Squire, managing director of Yellow Buses

pleased to have held our own and achieved this figure. “A lot of hard work has gone into these results and I pay special tribute to our staff who have done an amazing job.” In its annual accounts, filed with Companies House, the company attributes the turnaround in its financial fortunes to significant changes in its bus network as well as cost reductions. It also benefited from Government funds totalling £1.74m during the pandemic to keep bus services running. The money moved the

network from loss-making to break-even. The coach and private hire businesses received no financial support from the government. The company previously operated the 035 Bournemouth to London coach service for National Express. After a decision by the transport giant to take the service in-house, a termination payment was agreed which netted a profit. An exceptional item of £2.44m in the accounts relates to the management

buyout in July 2019. Highlights during the year including the establishment of a profitable commercial engineering business and the securing of contracts with megabus and Golden Tours. David was joined in the 2019 management buyout by colleagues Phil Pannell, service delivery director, and Simon Newport, commercial director. Between them the busmen have more than a century’s experience. The business was previously owned by French company RATP Group.

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Old computer gear a ‘ticking timebomb’ A ticking timebomb is facing organisations which are still using outdated computers with sloppy software. Leading cyber-security company C3IA Solutions, headquartered in Poole, Dorset, said some firms refuse to face up to the problem. Hardware can just as easily fail as software and replacement chips and processors might simply not be available anymore. Furthermore, the software coding practices of 10 or 20 years ago were not of the standard they are today and did not follow the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Also, out-of-date operating systems are no longer supported and do not get patched and updated so the risks are huge.

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Matt Horan from C3IA Solutions said: “It is remarkable how many organisations have not kept their systems up to date – it is a problem in both the private and public sectors. “The speed of advancement in computers should surprise no one. “Standing still where computer technology is concerned is

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actually going backwards, and an organisation that keeps reversing will never prosper. “Hackers and cyber criminals will always pick the low hanging fruit and organisations with old hardware and software present easy pickings. “Working with out-of-date computers is like being on analogue in a digital world; the computers might be what you’re used to and feel comfortable with, but they are dangerous. “The chips and processors will be creaking and there might well be no way of replacing them. If the computer dies, a business might die with it. “Also, the software of 10 or more years ago did not follow the SDLC, introduced to standardise coding and promote good practice. “In the past, coders often

included backdoors so they could circumvent the security if they needed to gain access, and these vulnerabilities remain. “The organisation then ends up with possibly its crown jewels hosted on a system that cannot be supported and using processors that cannot be updated. “We are seeing a lot of this and when the perfect storm hits, the cost to start all over again might be vast and of course information, records and anything else crucial to the company could well be lost for ever. “Some businesses just can’t face undertaking the necessary changes or fear the cost of doing so. But doing nothing is likely to cost more time, money and stress than ignoring the problem.”

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Fly fishers prove to be rainbow warriors by Gordon Wray The new season got off to a cracking start at what is a new venue for the Wimborne Fly Fishers. Damerham Trout Fishery is an area of natural beauty near Fordingbridge. There are three lakes available to fish, each containing rainbow, sandy and the famous Damerham blue trout. The format of the day was mystery pairs. Each angler is assigned a mystery partner and at weigh-in the secret identities are revealed; the heaviest combined bag wins. It was a tough day for all anglers, fish were present in abundance but proved frustratingly difficult to catch although along the the way some excellent fish were caught, one well into double figures. At the weigh-in the victors were Mike Slater and Neil O’Shea with a combined bag weight of well over 30lb. A great start to the season!

FLYING HIGH: Mike Slater, left, with part of his winning bag, a 9lb 1oz rainbow and Neil O’Shea with a personal best rainbow of 10lb 2oz

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Club athletes in delayed London Marathon Wimborne Athletic Club runners were among the 40,000 athletes who took part in the 2021 London Marathon after Covid cancellations and delays. One of the stars of the future was Harry Butcher who had the honour of representing South West England under 13 team in the minimarathon. The event comprises entrants from the nine regions of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Over the years this curtain raiser before the main event has unearthed a number of future athletics stars, some of

LONG LEGGED: Harry Butcher, left, and Morag Day

whom have gone on to claim major international honours including Tokyo Olympics

medallists Laura Muir, Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr. In the full marathon the club

was represented by Damian Huntingford, Lorenzo Bianchi and Andy Becket Andy ran the marathon to raise money for Wessex Heartbeat a local charity which provides support, to patients and their families undergoing cardiac treatment at Southampton Hospital. The ladies were represented in both the mass event and the virtual event with Julie Gosling running in the mass event in London while Morag Day took part in the virtual event between Southborne and Sandbanks raising money for Lymphoma Action.

Finish with a flourish for town team by Peter Impett

Wimborne Athletic Club finished a belated track and field season with a bit of a flourish. Lying three points down on Taunton AC at the start of the final match in the South West League the club’s athletes propelled the club in to first place on the day just ahead of local rivals Poole AC with Taunton in third place. This meant that Wimborne were only one league point behind Taunton at the season’s end. Harry Bunting was on good form in the under 15 200 winning in 24.1 and was second in the 100 in 12.2. Harry joined Woody Van der Felz, Max Chater and Harry Brooks in breaking the club under 15 relay record with a time of 49.8. A personal best for Finlay Carvell of 28.8 in the under 13 200 led a red and black blizzard across the line with Zachary Fricker also 28.8 and Charlie Cleal 29.1 in hot pursuit. Ronny Debique was a one-

man points machine, winning the 100, 200 and Triple Jump for the senior men. Thomas Jackson’s 800 metres in 2.08.7 was a winning personal best. The girls got winning points from the shot. Olivia Jones won the under 13s with a 7m01 personal best with Lucy Lucas winning the under 15s with 8m38. Daisy Tyndall won the under 15s pole vault with a personal best 2m00. If, however, you want to make a difference to the result as a team manager you have to put on your spikes to secure the points and team manager Paula Hine did just that with second place in the senior women’s 100 metres. Paula was delighted with the result and the performance of the relay teams and the under 15 girls who both won their respective league titles. Match 4 Results Wimborne 279 2) Poole AC 272.5 3) Taunton 258.5 4) Yeovil 192 5) Mendip 142 6) Dorchester 61

ON THE RUN: The U15s boys relay team Final League Results 1 Taunton 1249.5 (22) 2 Wimborne 1123 (21) 3 Poole AC 931.5 (14) 4 Yeovil 930 (15) 5 Mendip 418 (6) 6 Dorchester 372 (6) Earlier in the month the club’s younger athletes travelled to Basingstoke for a Wessex Young Athletes League meeting. Only three of the four fixtures have been possible though some teams contested a full set. The Under 11 Quadkids teams have been particularly strong and if scores were averaged out they would

have been third out of 24 behind Winchester and Swindon. On this occasion the squad took second place to Waverley by just 12 points. The girls are particularly strong with Isabelle Roberts, Ava Elliott Smith, Alissa Irving and Sophie Deverill taking 4th, 5th,6th and 8th places out of 32. Ava recorded the fastest 75 metre time and was second in the long jump. For the boys Lucas Joliffe was second in the long jump. Waverley 1685 2) Wimborne 1673 3) Basingstoke 1551 4) new Forest Juniors 1443 5) Poole AC 1145 Turnout in the main match was a little sparse but Jake Roberts had a good day with a personal best 1m80 in the high jump and 35m66 in the discus for under 17s. Tom Jackson won the under 17 1500 metres in 4.36.8 and Eva Welstead the Under 15 hurdles in 12.9. Basingstoke 611 2) New Forest Juniors 439.5 3) Poole AC 228 4) Wimborne 199.5 5) Waverley 145.

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Easing pets’ fear of fireworks Firework season seems to stretch on for longer each year and up to 45% of pets will show different levels of fear when they hear them. See below for our simple steps that can be taken to help alleviate their anxiety. How to ease your dog’s fear of fireworks Take your dog for their main walk in daylight hours if possible. Build a den or a safe space prepared with lots of blankets and toys. This provides a shelter where your pet can hide. Often layering blankets over the den to make it dark can make them feel even safer. Keeping the television or radio on during the peak of the fireworks can help to detract from the noise. Ensure windows and curtains are closed to help reduce the intensity of the sound and reduce the flashing lights. Using desensitisation CDs or Dogs’ Trust sound therapy can

hide when scared, so having them microchipped will ensure they are returned to you if lost. Book in with your vet now if they’re not chipped.

be useful in the lead-up. These work by slowly getting your pet used or accustomed to the fireworks’ sound. Visit: dogstrust.org.uk/helpadvice/dog-behaviour-health/s ound-therapy-for-pets. Pheromones are now available in different forms (diffuser, tablet, collar). These are a useful addition alongside all of the above. In some cases, your pet may be so negatively affected by these fireworks that they cannot settle, or begin to damage furniture or even soil

indoors. If you know this happens, then we recommend an appointment with your vet at the earliest opportunity. They can offer specialist behavioural referrals or antianxiety medicine to help in the short term. How to help your cat during firework season Keep your cat indoors and provide plenty of hiding places for them to retreat to. Keep all windows and doors closed, so there’s no escaping. Cats will often run away and

Appreciation for our canines Wimborne’s dogs, who have been such a lifeline to many during the Pandemic, were on their best behaviour for the Animal Blessing Service at the Minster. This annual appreciation of our companions is a tradition that was continued thanks to the Rev Canon Andrew Roland, the Rev Nick Wells and the church volunteers on Sunday, October 10. The charity chosen this year to receive the collection was Staffie Stray & Rescue which recently opened a shop in Wimborne to fund more of their desperately needed work. Since 2014 they have rehomed 555 dogs and have 20 foster families and more than 50 dedicated volunteers who all work hard to place Staffies and other large breeds in loving, forever homes. The rescue specialises in more challenging and complex dogs and the initial focus on Staffies has now expanded to larger breeds generally. They have also worked with dog wardens and the police on numerous

How to help your small furries Consider bringing them indoors when it gets dark, or partially cover outdoor houses to provide shelter and hiding places. Give them more bedding for burrowing and hiding. This can also help to mask the loud bangs and whizzes. Our pets will often act out of character when frightened, so it’s important not to punish this behaviour. Some will want to hide and be left alone, and others may need comfort. Do whatever is right for your pet. If you are unsure how to manage your pet’s behaviour, contact your vet now. They can help put a plan in place with you to make it as stressfree as possible. KC REG DARK GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES for sale. Dogs & Bitches, parent’s hips & elbow scored. Call 07972 788235 for more information 2 PEDIGREE SEAL POINT SIAMESE KITTENS, 3 and half months old, boys and both vaccinated. £600 per kitten. Tel 01747 823887

BLESSINGS: Rev Canon Andrew Rowland with Desi and her owner Sharon Nash and young volunteer Harmony Holbrooke-Jones

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6 Witney Rd, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole BH17 0GH Email: service@etstrucks.co.uk

Tel: 01202 669339

and Shaftesbury Lane, Blandford, Dorset DT11 7FB Tel: 01258 480404 Email: blandford@etstrucks.co.uk

New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Local Services PLUMBING & HEATING

NE PLUMBING For all your plumbing needs 17 South Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3HY

24/7 No Call Out Fee

01202 699912 07414 897888 Nick Evans www.neplumbing | email neplumbing@hotmail.co.uk

Fibre Cement, Boxed Pro昀le and Corrugated Metal Roo昀ng Sheets available from our depots in Yeovil and Dorchester. www.roo昀nggear.co.uk YEOVL DEPOT 01935 700425

DORCHESTER DEPOT 01305 257828

sales@roo昀nggear.co.uk

dorchester@roo昀nggear.co.uk

ABBEY DRAINAGE UNBLOCKING DRAINS

Sinks

Toilets Rodding High pressure jetting CCTV Surveys No dig relining Septic tank and water treatment plant installation All repairs and renewals No call out charge

01747 640188 07587 238563

We cover all of the Blackmore Vale area

KDL PLUMBING & HEATING. ALL WORK UNDERTAKEN. FREE ESTIMATES. CALL KEVIN. MOBILE 07475 128249, 01202 805650, 01425 490216

Barn Stored Seasoned Firewood £70 per bag Free delivery, any area Contact Phil 07903 535 745 BUILDING & ARCHITECTURAL

MINI DIGGER

FOR HIRE

with experienced operator

Garden and Driveway 30 years Experience Fully insured

Call Mike Card Mobile: 07892787871

www.msclandscapes.co.uk

heating and plumbing services

01202 612179

Period and listed Property Specialists See our main advertisement in the Property section

www.stswithun.com enquiry@stswithun.com

Tel: 01747 832386

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Local Services GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

EVANS ABOVE Tree Care Ltd All aspects of tree care, hedge maintenance and stump removal

01258 840044 07763 018101 www.evansabovetreecare.co.uk COMPUTERS & PHONES

ROOFING SYSTEMS & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

An established family business for over 100 years

COMPUTER SERVICES

Local Authority & National Trust Contractor

Work is carried out at your home or business (no call out charge) or in our workshops. Apple Mac & Windows Laptops Towers Monitors Gaming PCs and laptops Printers Phone Lines New Equipment and Repairs Broadband and Networking iPhone & iPad SET-UP ANTI VIRUS AND INTERNET SECURITY All things computers... well almost!

Flat Roo昀ng Specialists with High Performance Polyester and Elastomeric Systems All Other Roo昀ng Repairs Carried Out Insurance Backed Guarantees

01202 814081

SPIERSEstablished ELECTRONICS 1989 Call 01202 814081 or email sales@spiers-electronics.co.uk 3 Woodlinken Drive, Verwood, Dorset BH31 6BN

OLD BYGONES & COLLECTIBLES Rural, garden & agricultural items bought & sold

Tim, 01725 517268 or 07311 478301

TREE & GARDEN SERVICES All aspects of garden work covered Hedges and Shrubs, trimmed, shaped, lowered or removed and more.... Fully Insured, Quality Service. For free quotes and advice call 07435 220238 - 01258 858888

Roo昀ng tel: 01202 882777 www.davidsroo昀ng.co.uk info@davididsofwimborne.co.uk BILL HUSSEY TELECOM Telephone Extensions, Routers Relocated. Broadband problems. 56 years experience. www.billhussey.com 07736 642733

WANTED: Dave buys all types of tools 01935 428975

Items for sale 2x6' upholstered blue sofas 2 matching big armchairs painted kneehole desk/dressing table 2 painted chests of drawers Offers ? 01258 817306 Small house with run attached 6' long, suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs or tortoises £35 Tel 01258 268810 Timber fencing 3 Sections 1.2m high by 1.85m. Made with vertical pales fixed to rails. Free 01747 811124 (Ashmore) Timber Gate - sturdy open pale 1.2m high by 1m wide complete with hinges and

latch. Free 01747 811124 (Ashmore) Two pairs of clarks ladies black lace up shoes - never worn £50.00 for both Panasonic 32"tv -£50.00 Rollator 3 wheel with zipped bag £40 . Bath chair lift £60 . 07974 313227 Sherborne. Gourmet Maxx Multi Grill new in box £15 07974 313227 Sherborne. Cordless Kettle Tipper £10. Raised toilet seat in box £10. 07974 313227 Sherborne. Solid pine large, low coffee/TV table. Excellent condition. 35"x47"x16"

Buyer collects. £45 07770 402626/01747 229773 Collection of old newspapers 1947-1952 graphic, mail, pictorial, telegraph, mainly royal articles cost one penny or three halfpence £5. 01722711456 Salisbury Free - oval mahogany dining table, good condition, 55" x 40"" extendable Tel 01747 860965 Indesit tall fridge (1750mm) In very good, clean condition. £60 mob 07402 252605 SET OF 4 VICTORIAN MAHOGANY BALLOON BACK CHAIRS, VERY

GOOD CONDITION, PHOTO AVAILABLE. £50. 01935 426197 Brand new small white butler sink. Suitable for ensuite. Wall mounted or countertop. £25. 01935 872837. Sherborne VINTAGE ALUMINIUM JAM PAN VERY GOOD CONDITION DIAMETER 36cm / 14" DEPTH 16cm / 6.25" £8 Tel: 01935 872217 TV Recorder. Sony Twin Tuner Recorder Model SVRHDT500. Freeview HD recorder. Remote Control, Instructions and Leads. £25 trry_prsns@yahoo.com

New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Recruitment CARE ASSISTANT Castle Cary We are looking for a person to join our dedicated team, caring for our 23 elderly clients in our comfortable retirement home. Experience preferred, but not essential. For further details contact Sally Tel: 01963 350272 FRONT OF HOUSE AND KITCHEN PORTER required for busy town centre cafe in Wimborne. Part time inc some weekend shifts. Tel 07860 489718 or email vicky.spooner@btconnect. com EXPERIENCED DAILY CLEANER REQUIRED Daily cleaner required to assist full-time housekeeper on a small, friendly farm near Gillingham/Shaftesbury. Approx 15/20 hrs per week, flexible on days/hrs. (Extra hrs available to help with pony if experienced) Competitive rates. References required please. Please call/text 07866 526794 Seeking experienced gardener one day per week - mainly vegetables Sturminster Newton area : email damaris@meod.net or answerphone 01258 471258 MANUFACTURING OPERATIVE role available at Crimson Guitars. For over 15 years Crimson have produced, the UK's finest Luthiery tools, Custom guitars and Kit guitars. To enquire or apply please send CVs to office@crimsonguitars. com

ACCOUNTS OFFICE MANAGER We are looking for a capable individual with a can-do attitude. Must have experience of accounting systems preferable with Xero software, and be capable of managing a busy office. Farming knowledge would be advantageous. Please forward CV and covering letter to: mail@mbcrocker.co.uk EXPERIENCED PAINTER & DECORATOR required on self-employed basis, high quality work, interior & exterior, with approx. 15 miles of Sherborne area. Own transport essential. Call Wayne 01935 872007 F/T NIGHT DRIVER required to collect orders from London markets. Four nights pw, start 8.30pm. Driving a 3.5 tonne vehicle. Email careers@finefoodco.co.uk or call 01963 828304 PART TIME WAREHOUSEMAN & DELIVERY DRIVER required 3 days p/w with additional hours in summer. Local to BA22 7HY. Email CV to sales@qawines.co.uk CARER REQUIRED for eight hours a week. Flexible and good rate of pay. Contact: 07486 820860 SERVEST has a vacancy for two cleaners. Morning 08:30-11:30, evening 17:30-19:30. For more information contact Mark Smith on 07468 693240

MECHANIC Qualified mechanic/technician required for busy Sherborne Garage. MOT tester an advantage. Includes all levels of technical work from Servicing to engine work and diagnostics. Working with a small team. Good rate of pay. Apply telephone 01935 812720 or email bristolroadgarage@gmail.com RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Fowler Fortescue are looking for a confident and organised individual who is willing to get stuck into a busy role where no days are the same. A proactive individual with outstanding attention to detail. Excellent communicative skills both written and spoken, with a positive and hardworking attitude. Full time office based role here at our lovely offices in Fonthill Bishop. Please email: Julie at jdf@fowlerfortescue.co.uk for a full job description or to apply with your CV. THE REAL CURE Award-winning charcuterie producer seeks additional full time Packing & Order Fulfilment Assistant to join our friendly team. The role provides an excellent opportunity for the right individual to grow with the business as we expand in 2022. The role would be permanent however we would also consider someone looking for a seasonal job to the end of December to help with the busy festive period. Please email CV to hello@therealcure.co.uk FULL TIME HANDYPERSON Large Estate Tisbury, Varied Role, Competitive Salary, for Full Job Description, email christine@squalls.co.uk or Tel 01747 870245 FOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING CALL JANE ON 07714 289411 SQUIRES OF SHAFTESBURY Menswear & Schoolwear We are looking for a personable, enthusiastic Assistant-Manager (FullTime) with good people skills to join the small friendly team in our Shaftesbury store. Please contact Timothy Rumble (Manager) at Squires of Sha ftesbury. Tel: 01747 852455

FULL-TIME DENTAL NURSE required to join our friendly team in a busy private practice. Approximately 38 hours per week. The successful applicant must be qualified and registered with the GDC. Please contact Tracey White at Sturminster Dental Care on 01258 473397 for further details or send CV and covering letter via email to reception@sturminster dentalcare.co.uk Closing date for applications is 25th October 2021

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PORT REGIS Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9QA Sunrise service and mot centre needs qualiﬁed technicians. We require two technicians, mot testers would be an advantage but not essential. Good renumeration package. Large clean workshops with all up to date diagnostics and equipment. Be part of a great team. All enquiries email sunriseservicecentre@hotmail.co.uk

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Tisbury Parish Council is recruiting! Reporting to the Clerk, you will be working with a team of 4 Officers to facilitate the smooth operation of Council business. The work requires a professional approach and the ability to act impartially; a knowledge of the various social media platforms would be an advantage. No previous experience of local government is required. The role will be approximately 10 hours a week and based at our Office on Tisbury High Street or working from home as appropriate. Evening attendance at 2 Council meetings each month (1st and 3rd Tuesdays) will be necessary. For more details, please contact Sandra on 01747 260088 and leave a message. The closing date for applications is Monday 29th November 2021.

Wyke Primary School is seeking to recruit a fixed term TEACHING ASSISTANT 32.5 hours p.w., Dorset Grade 5 to join our happy team as soon as possible. For more information, and to apply, please visit gillinghamwyke.dorset.sch.uk/information/vacancies/ This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks. Applications close 12th November 2021.

www.portregis.com

SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST & SECRETARY We are seeking to appoint a School Receptionist & Secretary to be the ‘front of house’ for our School Office. This is a full-time role during term time (32 weeks a year). 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: 08.30 on Friday 29 October 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

PART TIME Admin Assistant

required in Small office. Initially mornings 4 hours Mon – Fri commencing 9:00am. Possible progression to full time. Experience in Excel, Word and Sage an advantage. General admin, invoicing and answering telephone together with other adhoc duties as required. Salary negotiable depending on experience. If interested, please send your CV to david@blandford-forklift.co.uk in first instance.

GENERAL FARM WORKER REQUIRED ON A DAIRY FARM NR SHERBORNE. WEEKLY DAY OFF AND ALTERNATIVE WEEKENDS. FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT 07956 966440.

Working Building Site Foreperson Preferably from a carpentry or bricklaying background, you will need to be experienced with good organisa琀onal and communica琀on skills, SSSTS, 昀rst aid & CSCS.

Carpenter & Bricklayer We require experienced carpenters and bricklayers to join our small works team. philip@a-hammond.co.uk 01258 472394 A Hammond & Sons Ltd, Worton House, Church Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1DB

Cleaner with experience for family home near Sherborne, 4 hours per week. Call 07940 513001

CLEANER/DOG SITTER COUPLE REQUIRED. Shaftesbury area. Lovely one bedroom cottage included. Dog lovers/walkers essential. Own car. NS. References required. Call 07870 555777

New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Recruitment

The New Blackmore Vale

MIDDAY SUPERVISOR (MDSA) 6.25 hours per week during term time (12.20-1.35pm) Permanent contract – term time only Pay Grade 16 SCP 1-2 HORSINGTON CHURCH SCHOOL wishes to appoint an enthusiastic lunchtime supervisor. This is a great opportunity to work with a team who enjoy making the school day as enjoyable as possible. You will be expected to:Maintain a calm, respectful atmosphere and encourage positive behaviour Work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with others Support children during mealtimes and tidying up Deal with any minor first aid incidents (training will be Setting up and clearing away tables and general cleaning duties This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks. Full details and application form available on website horsingtonbwmat.org or by emailing office@horsington.bwmat.org . Applications are invited by 22nd October.

The New Blackmore Vale & The New Stour & Avon magazines are recruiting for a Page Planner to join our team. Reporting into the Advertising Manager, to plan two fortnightly magazines ranging from 64 to 120 pages. You will be responsible for creating accurate plans with excellent workflow practices and good communication with sales and editorial. Previous experience of page planning essential Working well to deadlines with excellent time planning Flexible Excellent computer skills Excellent communication skills Great sense of humour You will be joining a highly successful team who have worked in the publishing industry for many years. Working from home considered for the right candidate.

Please send your CV to debi.thorne@icloud.com in the first instance and interviews will be conducted at our Head Office in Wincanton. Closing date Friday 5th November.

The New Stour & Avon

Rushmore Estate have the following vacancies

Greenkeeper As part of the specialised team looking after the day-to-day operation of the Golf Course on the estate, and on occasion the wider estate also. You will be experienced in the role and familiar with the workings of the various machines and methods used in presenting all areas of the course. You will be a team player focused and driven to present the course and surroundings to the highest possible standards. Hours do vary through the seasons and include occasional weekend work. Uniform, training, professional development along with many other benefits are included within the package.

Please email CV and covering letter to Jaime Acton, greenkeeper@rushmoreuk.com

Clubhouse Supervisor An experienced, outgoing hospitality professional to help deliver a first-class customer experience for our members, guests, and visitors at our busy Golf Club. If you love looking after people in a social environment, but do not want the late nights, split shifts, and long hours then this could well be the role for you. Working alongside the Clubhouse Manager you will be responsible for the ongoing high level of service daily. An informal club with a fun, can-do attitude to looking after people without the stuffiness associated with Golf Clubs means the right person will thrive. Lively, outgoing but with a great work ethic and a genuine passion to deliver great service. Hours do vary throughout the seasons but generally very different from the normal hospitality sector. Weekend work will be necessary. Salary negotiable dependant on experience and what you can bring to the team overall. Along with many other benefits are included within the package.

Please email CV and covering letter to Michelle Hall, clubhouse@rushmoreuk.com

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ENGINEER/DRIVER (Class 2) We are looking for mechanical/electrical engineer. Also doubling up as Lorry Driver. You will be responsible for carrying out repairs and maintenance on a variety of diesel, gas and electric trucks, both customer and in house. The role involves attending site visits as well as working in workshop, collecting and delivering forklifts as and when required. Must hold Class 2 license. Experience in securing plant equipment is important. Must be confident in working as a team and on your own. This is a challenging and varied position. If interested, please send your CV to david@blandford-forklift.co.uk in first instance.

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Call Jane Toomer on 07714 289411

The New Stour & Avon It’s fortnightly and it’s FREE! Pick up your copy here... ALDERHOLT Wolvercroft Garden Centre Co-op Southern ASHLEY WOOD Caravan Park Golf Course

High Mead Farm Ferndown Library FORDINGBRIDGE Londis Petrol Station FURZEHILL Village Stores

THREE LEGGED CROSS Woolsbridge Farm Feeds Hillier Garden Centre Londis

VERWOOD Verwood Heritage GUSSAGE ALL SAINTS Centre BROADSTONE Phone Box Candy Chocs Verwood Library M & S Food Hall GUSSAGE ST MICHAEL Verwood Pet Supplies Tesco Express Andrews Butchers Edward ARG Works Café Gardenia Co -op Southern Broadstone Library HINTON MARTEL Tesco Express Phone Box BROOM HILL WEST MOORS Stewarts Garden Centre HORTON Spar/Post Office Horton Inn BEAR CROSS Webbs Butchers Co-op Southern LYTCHETT MATRAVERS Library Library BLANDFORD Plants Direct WEST PARLEY Damory Garage Tescos Basket and Blooms James Newsagent In Excess Post Office LYTCHETT MINSTER Lidl Courtyard Craft Centre WIMBORNE Bartletts County Wise MERLEY McColls Spar Shop Allendale House Gorge Café T & S News Morrisons PAMPHILL Co-op Petrol Station Farm Shop CANFORD MAGNA Southern Canford Magna Garden RINGWOOD Keating Butchers Centre WH Smith Greyfriars Community Hi Tec Solutions Centre Allendale Centre Hearns CHARLTON MARSHALL Lunns of Ringwood WH Smith Green Man Parish Rooms Crow Farm shop Wimborne Minster McColls CHRISTCHURCH Porch Texaco Petrol Station Library Waitrose In Excess Regent Centre Coach & Horses Tesco V&A Store COLEHILL Tourist Information/ SANDLEHEATH Co-op Musuem Sandleheath Village One Stop Fair Ground Fair Trade Stores Colehill Library Shop St Michaels Church Hall SHAPWICK Davids Shirley CORFE MULLEN Gullivers Book Shop Naked Cross Nurseries Spar SPETISBURY Co-op Fluffetts Farm Village Hall Box Candy’s Farm Shop Wimborne Market Clampets Farm Library Walford Mill STAPEHILL Dacombes CRANBORNE Spar WOW Fitness Cranborne Stores Wimborne Garden Wimborne Library Centre Wimborne Community CRITCHEL Centre Bus Shelter STURMINSTER MARSHALL EDMONDSHAM WIMBORNE ST GILES Nisa Local Bus Shelter Post Office Vines Close Farm Shop FERNDOWN TARRANT KEYNESTON WITCHAMPTON McColls Club/Shop Bus Shelter Spar Ferndown Post Office TARRANT WOODLANDS Iceland LAUNCESTON The Egg Shed Sams Newsagent The Shed Hearns Estate Agent STANBRIDGE Hungry One TARRANT RAWSTON M & S Food Hall Aunt Fannys Farm Shop Cart Shed

New Stour & Avon, October 22, 2021

Recruitment

Office Manager Required (Maternity Leave) Friars Moor Veterinary practice has a new and exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our independent, forward thinking, busy first opinion veterinary practice in North Dorset with clinics in Sturminster newton, Shaftesbury and Blandford. Further education is encouraged within the clinical team and nursing skills are well utilised. We are looking to expand our nursing team and pride ourselves on having a friendly ethos both within the clinical environment and socially outside of work. To continue providing a high standard of care we hold regular meetings within the team to review protocols where new ideas are welcome. We maintain good relationships with all members of the practice, we’ve previously won the best place to work at the Blackmore Vale Business Awards. This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours a week with 1 in 6 Saturday mornings Monday to Friday, you will be predominantly based at our Sturminster Newton Branch with 2 days of the week at the Blandford branch. Part time candidates will be considered. We are looking for a caring, supportive, organised, and professional individual who works well as part of a team. The right candidate should have a passion for animals and be able to provide gold standard nursing care with the willingness to continue training in all aspects. In return we will offer a rewarding career where CPD is funded and encouraged, a competitive salary, a friendly working environment, holiday benefits and promote a good work life balance with no out of hours. The successful applicant will need to hold a full driving licence and be prepared to travel to any of our three clinics. If you are interested in this position or have any questions, we would love to hear from you,

please contact Lucy Jones Head Nurse by email lucyjones@friarsmoorvets.co.uk For more information please also visit our website www.friarsmoorvets.co.uk

Property

Fabulous farm in a peaceful location Newton Peveril Farm is situated in a peaceful location close to the village of Sturminster Marshall in Dorset. Originally two cottages, the farmhouse provides a goodsized 4/5 bedroom house as it currently stands, with panoramic views over the adjoining farmland. The south-facing pastureland extends to 91.27 acres of gently sloping, rich loam soil and has been grazed and cut by a neighbouring farmer in recent years. The range of outbuildings at Newton Peveril Farm are particularly extensive, a mixture of traditional brick and tile buildings as well as a range of modern steel portal framed barns. A number of the traditional

buildings are considered likely to be suitable for conversion to residential buildings, subject to planning enquiries. A-J Monro and Morgan Clement of Symonds & Sampson, Wimborne, are excited to be bringing a farm

with such diverse potential to the market, saying the southfacing permanent pasture and extensive range of both modern and traditional farm buildings boasts fabulous opportunities to be used as a small farm, an equestrian unit, a solar farm, a vineyard,

as holiday lets or other business uses (STPP). The farm is for sale by Private Treaty in three lots, with a Guide of £2,200,000 for the whole. Contact A-J or Morgan at Symonds & Sampson on 01202 882103 for details.

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Cerne Abbas

Hazelbury Pluckne琀

Guide £650,000

Dorchester 01305 261008

Marnhull

Yeovil 01935 382901

Guide £625,000

A detached 4 bedroom co琀age located at the end of a no-through lane with gardens and 昀elds of just under 3.9 acres. EPC F

Sturminster 01258 473766

Blandford

Winterbourne Whitechurch

Guide £525,000

A spacious 5 bedroom family home with versa琀le accommoda琀on and double garage located in a cul-de-sac in an elevated posi琀on. EPC C

Blandford 01258 452670

Guide Price £345,000

A decep琀vely spacious 4 bedroom house town house with conservatory, enclosed low maintenance garden and garage. No forward chain . EPC C

Blandford 01258 452670

Guide £1,225,000

A spacious farmhouse for modernisa琀on with equestrian buildings set in 39.39 acres (15.94 ha). The house is subject to an agricultural and equestrian occupancy condi琀on. EPC D

A spacious 4 bedroom detached bungalow with good sized gardens and double garage, nestled in the heart of this most popular village. EPC D

Templecombe

O昀ers over £850,000

A beau琀fully presented 4 bedroom house located o昀 a peaceful lane with gardens, stables, arena and 昀eld in 2 acres. EPC E

Sturminster 01258 473766

PLANNING | VALUATIONS | BUILDING SURVEY

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Property

WIMBORNE GUIDE PRICE: £750,000 Spacious four bedroom detached home • 1,911 sq ft of accommodation • Sitting room with wood burner • Open plan dining room • Walking distance of town centre

WIMBORNE GUIDE PRICE: £550,000 Spacious three bedroom chalet bungalow • NO FORWARD CHAIN • Large sitting room • Stunning kitchen/breakfast room • Off road parking and garage

COLEHILL PRICE GUIDE: £465,000 Three bedroom detached bungalow • Well proportioned level plot • Popular cul de sac • Conservatory overlooking garden • VENDOR SUITED

WIMBORNE PRICE GUIDE: £450,000 Two double bedroom detached bungalow • With separate annex/studio • Superb open plan living • Rear garden with decking area • Adjoining farmland

WIMBORNE PRICE: £435,000 Two bedroom semi detached Victorian house • NO FORWARD CHAIN • Spacious kitchen/breakfast room • Good size sitting/dining room • Large garden with scope for extension

MERLEY PRICE: £415,000 Modern three bedroom detached home • Spacious sitting/dining room • Superb kitchen • Rear garden with patio and lawn • Cul de sac location

WIMBORNE PRICE: FROM £380,000 Two luxury two bedroom apartments • For independent people over 60 • Riverside Development • Short level walk to Waitrose • LAST TWO REMAINING

WIMBORNE PRICE GUIDE: £220,000 Two bedroom second ﬂoor apartment • NO FORWARD CHAIN • Modern kitchen/breakfast room • Allocated parking • Easy access to town and river Stour

Wimborne off ice, 6 Cook Row, Wimborne, BH21 1LB 01202 842922 | wimborne@hearnes.com | www.hearnes.com

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WEST MOORS GUIDE PRICE £725,000 Spacious, well maintained detached home • Five bedrooms, one bath, one shower • 80ft South facing private garden • Wooden built home/work of昀ce • 23ft Car port • Potentially offered with no forward chain

FERNDOWN GUIDE PRICE £775,000 2,000 sq ft Spacious bungalow • Four double bedrooms • One bath, two shower rooms • Conservatory overlooking garden • Integral single garage • Offered with no onward chain

BOURNEMOUTH GUIDE PRICE £475,000 Extended bungalow • Three double bedrooms • 100ft South facing private garden • Large detached garage • Generous off-road parking • Close to local amenities

NORTHBOURNE GUIDE PRICE 425,000 Immaculately presented bungalow • Substantially enlarged • Three bedrooms • Converted garage • Car port • Hillview School catchment

FERNDOWN OIEO £150,000 Conveniently located apartment • One double bedroom • Ground 昀oor retirement apt • Own patio area • Beautifully kept communal gardens • Offered with no onward chain

FERNDOWN £435,000 Recently modernised detached home • Three bedrooms • Conservatory • 45ft Landscaped rear garden • Single garage & driveway • Popular location within Ferndown

WEST MOORS OIEO £390,000 Enlarged, end of terraced home • Four bedrooms & two reception room • One bathroom, one shower room • 22ft Reception room • Occupying a corner plot • Single garage

FERNDOWN OIEO £350,000 Spacious 1st 昀oor apartment • Three double bedrooms • One bathroom, one shower room • Enclosed balcony/conservatory • Single garage • Sought after location

Ferndown Off ice, 6 – 8 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HZ 01202 890890 | ferndown@hearnes.com | www.hearnes.com

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Property

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We Clear, Clean and Move. Free quote on viewing We offer a range of property clearance services with a reliable and efficient clearance service that takes the stress out of house clearance, downsizing, decluttering, or clearing unwanted items or rubbish. We will clear everything from single items to whole house contents. We clear houses, garages, and gardens as well as general rubbish clearance. We have a hoarding expert who can assist in decluttering and clearance of hoarded properties. On occasion we do buy items or can advise if these should go to auction.

Where our waste goes

We try and recycle as much as we can however some of the items cleared are not reusable. In these circumstances our clearance waste is split into categories of household waste, wood, rubble, metals, and hazardous waste such as old refrigeration units, paint and mattresses. We use 35yard containers for household waste, wood and metals, with most of our waste going to Canford Recycling centre, near Wimborne or Dorset Waste Partnership.

Contact Chris: 07580 193 352 or Kim: 07467 070 960 Email: mnclearance@live.co.uk www.maidennewtonclearance.co.uk Fully Licensed & Insured Waste Carriers License no: CDBU204730

TRADITIONAL BUILDING SPECIALISING IN STRUCTURAL WORKS AND FINE FINISHING • Lime Works • Masonry and Cob

CONSERVATION AND REPAIR OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS

• Plastering and Brickworks • Façade Cleaning and Paint Removal - Thermatech • Oak Framing • Rooﬁng including Thatching and Stone Roof Tiling • Sash Refurbishment and Joinery Workshop • Stone and Wood Flooring • Decorating and Interior Finishing • Kitchen, Bathroom and Bespoke Fittings

Tel: 01747 832386 enquiry@stswithun.com www.stswithun.com