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What’s inside this week Arts & Entertainments Antiques & Collectables Business Farming & Environment Food & Drink Health & Wellbeing Home & Gardens Letters Local Services Motoring MPs’ Round-Up Pets Property Puzzles Recruitment Sport Stargazing

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n Grandfather of the bride’s 300-mile taxi ride P9 n Spooky Hallowe’en books P24 n All the fun of the farm P44

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Model example of a TV show

ON THE ROAD: TV stars James Braxton and Irita Marriott with the Model Town’s Greg Hoar

Wimborne Model Town made an appearance in an episode of BBC1’s popular Antiques Road Trip TV show last week. Presenters Irita Marriott and James Braxton dropped in to the volunteer-run vintage charity attraction during an episode that was recorded

earlier in the season. “The team arrived in a classic Volvo P50 car and had a good look around our miniature buildings with Irita taking a shine to the antiques shop in Cook Row and venturing inside the 1/10th scale Minster,” said a spokesman. The week saw not only a TV

appearance for the miniature town diorama, but also hosted a Mini Steam and Vintage Day, with classic cars, motor bikes, a vintage bus and minitraction engines in attendance. If you missed it, you can catch up at bbc.co.uk/ programmes/m000zpxj.

Red Cross appeal for volunteers

The British Red Cross at Fordingbridge is looking for new customer service volunteers to help with its wheelchair hire service. Volunteers must be over the age of 17 and physically able to lift wheelchairs. The service is based at the Drill Hall in Bartons Road. “If you enjoy being in an office and like meeting people, this is the role for you,” said a Red Cross spokesman. “You’ll be providing people with wheelchairs and other equipment to help them get moving again after illness or injury.” More details on wheelchairvolunteer@ redcross.org.uk or 03000 040 309.

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Civic society restarts evening programme Wimborne Civic Society’s evening meetings with visiting speakers from October to March has restarted, and are open to all. They are held at 8pm on the third Tuesday of each month in the Quarterjack Room of the Allendale Centre, writes chairman John Worth. Members and guests are looking forward to hearing, on October 19, about ‘Portland and the Stone Industry’, when Pauline Crump will be giving an illustrated talk. Pauline is a retired lecturer in history at Weymouth College and a long-time resident of Weymouth. She’s an experienced speaker and has studied the Isle of Portland, its sometimes strange

QUARRYING: Portland And The Stone Industry is the subject of a Wimborne Civic Society talk next month Picture: STEVE BELASCO

traditions and its stone quarries over many years. On November 19, David Burnett will speak about ‘Dorset’s Lost Towns’ and

will be illustrating his talk with some of his large collection of old photographs. David is the founder of the

Dovecote Press, based at Stanbridge, and has published more than 300 titles about rural life and local history, several of which he has written himself. All attending are expected to be double-vaccinated and to follow the advice of the Allendale Centre to minimise the risk of infection, including wearing a face covering and avoiding close contact. Both members and nonmembers are welcome to attend for an entry fee of £1 members or £3 for visitors. You are welcome to join the society at the meeting. Subscriptions cost £10 for a year’s membership for an individual, or £15 for a couple.

Flower group thrilled by expert’s designs Members of West Moors Flower Group were finally able to hold a monthly meeting and were delighted to welcome Angela Turner, a national demonstrator who lives in nearby Ferndown. Angela wowed members with her wonderful designs and beautiful flowers, (one pictured right) under the title Flowers, Paper And Scissors. All her designs had paper in them that had been folded, threaded, and glued in unusual ways.

Attendees left with plenty of ideas to try at home, and some were lucky and took home a design they won in the raffle. The group’s meetings are always held at the Memorial Hall in West Moors at 10am on the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is on October 20 and a warm welcome is always given to new members and visitors. For more information, contact Catherine on 01202 876441.

North Dorset Labour Party invites you to:

‘What climate science now predicts, explained. And what could come next.’ A discussion led by Isabel Creed, a researcher and lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Oxford. To be held in the main hall of Blandford School on Saturday 16 October, starting at 2.30pm. This is not a political meeting, but an opportunity to explore and understand the science of climate change.

The meeting is free and open to the public. Enter the School by the main gate opposite the Milldown, go to the Reception entrance. If you want to come, please register on Eventbrite or alternatively send us an email if you can to climate2021@btinternet.com so that we can judge numbers. Come whatever your politics to ask questions and join the discussion. Please spread the word about the meeting...

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Gussages glad to be gathering

GATHERING: Some of the colourful Gussage All Saints and Gussage St Michael scarecrows

Villagers from Gussage All Saints and Gussage St Michael celebrated the relaxation of covid rules with a get-together for scarecrows and their families and friends. The community rallied for the Glorious Gussages Gathering, and created 30 key-worker-themed scarecrows – doctors, nurses and their huge syringes, dustbin men, a postman and

his cat, along with teachers and taxi drivers – which took pride of place in their gardens ahead of the event, at which they would be judged. Villager Jane Benson said: “Almost 30 scarecrows adorned the two villages, which created a ‘buzz’ before the event had even happened! In the end, the people’s choice saw the Air

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Generosity saves village church Members of Colehill Methodist Church in Lonnen Road have been overwhelmed by the generosity of people who have helped to save it. The church central heating boiler had been condemned and the church faced closure. In a last-ditch effort to find the thousands of pounds needed for the boiler replacement, church members organised a Gift Day including a busy morning of tea and coffee with homemade cakes. The outcome was astonishing and work is now going ahead to install the new boiler. The large hall has been popular with community organisations, including table tennis players and keep fit and dance groups. Church member Liz Hayward, who looks after bookings, would welcome inquiries on 01202 888080 or lizhayward92@hotmail.com.

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Impact of £25m roadworks revealed By Faith Eckersall

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The full impact of the £25million improvements to the A31 at Ringwood have been made public by National Highways. Drivers will suffer three months of overnight road closures, a full road closure in November and a contraflow lasting most of next year. Work to prepare for the new scheme, which will add a third lane in the westbound direction and involves the replacement of the bridges that carry the A31 across the River Avon and Bickerley, was due to start on September 20. National Highways said this section of work would run until October 9. Two lanes on the eastbound carriageway and one on the westbound carriageway will be closed every weekday night, during this time. Following this, a full overnight closure of the eastbound carriageway will be needed to

ONGOING: Plans for the A31 improvements at Ringwood

lift out the gantry there, which is planned for mid-November. Vehicles will be diverted, with traffic leaving the road via the exit slips, down to the Ringwood roundabout, and then re-joining the A31 using the entry slip roads. The town has already felt the impact of the pre-improvements works, to divert and strengthen utilities, with complaints of traffic jams in the centre during the summer. And it comes on top of further

A31 works, near St Leonards, to replace safety barriers and lighting. However, National Highways is adamant the work is needed. The agency says its scheme is needed because it will support economic growth, via the development of housing and jobs, improve road safety through a reduction in delays, congestion and queue lengths, and increase the resilience of the road in coping with incidents such as collisions,

breakdowns, maintenance and extreme weather. The agency has offered a number of online Q&A sessions as well as some faceto-face sessions for businesses and residents who are concerned about what the proposals will mean for them. The face-to-face sessions have already been booked and the agency said it was hoping to add more.With a number of its virtual sessions on Microsoft Teams already fully booked, the agency has added others, including: September 28, 2pm-3.30pm September 29, 11am-12.30pm September 30, 11am-12.30pm October 1, 2pm-2.30pm Book a place by emailing: a31 ringwood@highwaysengland. co.uk, stating which session you would like to attend. National Highways will provide details on how to join. People can also call 0300 123 5000 to book either a virtual or face-to-face session, or arrange to speak to the team by phone.

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Letters

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Gardens Day was blooming wonderful Sunday, September 5, saw Wimborne in Bloom once again able to hold its annual Open Gardens Day, which had not been possible in 2020 and further delayed from the usual date in June. Yet again an excellent example of what is great about Wimborne – so many people really enjoying themselves walking around the 15 gardens opened by their proud owners, giving up their time readily answering the many questions asked, in ideal weather conditions. Despite many other attractions in the area the support for this event was magnificent, with more than 600 people travelling from garden to garden and spending money – every penny of which will be used by Wimborne in Bloom to provide the town’s floral displays. To say ‘thank you’ almost seems inadequate to recognise the work put in by all involved – especially those who spent so many hours ensuring their gardens were at their best even later in the season. The efforts of everyone resulted in more than £4,200 being raised – thank you so much. Wimborne in Bloom would also like to thank our generous sponsor of printing and other costs, Christopher Batten, Estate Agents. With many thanks, Richard Nunn, Chairman Wimborne in Bloom

Our ode to the Queen Elizabeth leisure centre Dear benighted DCC How on earth can it possibly be That in this 21st century You’re considering closing our dear QE? Wimborne is growing every day New houses sprouting for those who can pay Where can residents hope to meet and play At the end of or during a working day? Past months have brought a tremendous strain Mental health has struggled, often in vain, Exercise helps to re-calibrate the brain Social contact is vital to alleviate pain. Leigh Road is receiving a great deal of cash For the benefit of cyclists – can’t some of that stash Be diverted for those who sweat or splash In a splendid facility – not one to trash? So, dear beleaguered DCC Give ear and eye to our heartfelt plea And somehow recalculate your £sd To save our vital, beloved QE. Penny Baxter Wimborne

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Thanks for story Brilliant article Thank you for publishing the article about Colehill Methodist Church struggling to find money for a new boiler. It was widely read and very helpful and work is now going ahead to install the new boiler. Paul Allen Colehill See story, page five

Trust’s £35,000 grant keeps town clinic going A grant of £35,000, awarded by Talbot Village Trust, has enabled Lewis-Manning Hospice Care to keep its essential mobile clinic services going. The funding has paid for a weekly clinic in Wimborne that

focuses on hospice care, family support and bereavement services for three months and also met some of the costs for a mobile lymphoedema clinic for cancer patients in Bournemouth. Nick Ashley-Cooper, 12th Earl

of Shaftesbury and chair of Talbot Village Trust, right, said: “The work LewisManning do for the patients and families under its care is phenomenal, and has become an essential asset to the community over the years.”

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Grandfather of the bride takes 300-mile taxi ride! By Faith Eckersall newsdesk@blackmorevale.net

A 93-year-old Ferndown grandfather took a 300-mile taxi trip to attend his granddaughter’s wedding. Frank Campbell made the journey from Colten Care’s Fernhill home to the Bedfordshire village of Felmersham and back, accompanied by Companionship Team member, Ann Marie Knight. Frank’s family wanted him to be there in person when Jessica got married but knew the distance, coupled with his age and health, would make it a challenge. However, Ann Marie offered to escort him to make the family’s dream come true. She said: “I came forward as I knew I would love to do this for Frank and he would be so pleased to attend such a precious family occasion”. A taxi collected Frank and Ann Marie at 8.30am on the day. The road trip took two-and-ahalf hours, arriving in good time for the ceremony at Felmersham’s St Mary’s Church. “When we got to the church, we found we were seated right at the front,” said Ann Marie. Night sky events with Bob Mizon MBE of the Wessex Astronomical Society In early October, the nights are getting longer and noticeably cooler. Dress warmly, wait for a clear night and go outside for an encounter with Jupiter, currently dominating the night sky and due south around 10pm. It is rightly named the King of the Planets for its brightness and enormous size. Only Venus can outshine Jupiter (love conquers all!) and 1,300 Earths would fit

Warning over car park thefts Police are warning drivers who use the White Mill car park at the Kingston Lacy estate and others about thefts from vehicles. A Dorset Police spokesman said: “The MO of the offenders is to sit in their vehicle and watch walkers hide their valuables under seats and in the boot so people should take their valuables with them.”

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JOURNEY: Frank Campbell with granddaughter Jessica, groom Sheleendra Fernando and Colten Care’s Ann Marie Knight

“Frank’s comment was ‘how lovely’ and when he saw Jessica, he said how beautiful she looked. She beamed him a big smile when she was at the top of the aisle.” Frank and Jessica were able to enjoy some time together between the ceremony and the start of the reception, at the 17th century Bedfordshire manor house, Tofte Manor. Ann Marie said: “They had a hug and a brief kiss on the

cheek as the guests were gathering in the garden. It was such a beautiful moment and Frank looked so smart in his suit. Then all his family gathered round to see him and his children said it made their day to have Frank there, a really special ingredient of the wedding.” Frank and Ann Marie made the long return journey to Fernhill in the same taxi, arriving back at 10pm.

The king of the planets inside it. In the early 17th century Galileo discovered that the

planetary giant does not orbit the Sun unaccompanied. Through a primitive early

Fordingbridge and District Community Association is holding its annual meeting on Monday, September 27. The group wants people to come along and share ideas about things they’d like to see at the Avonway Community Centre. The meeting starts at 7pm and there are more details on its Facebook page.

Orders issued

A police crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Ferndown has resulted in eight vehicles being issued with Traffic Offence Orders. Offences included speeding, careless driving and driving without insurance. Dorset Police said: “Several groups were spoken to and words of advice given about appropriate driving.” telescope he noticed what he called ‘faint stars’ lined up on either side of the planet, and further observations confirmed that they travelled with Jupiter and also were going round it. These Galilean moons can be seen though steadied binoculars or any telescope. On October 2, through binoculars, they will all be strung out to the left of Jupiter, and on the fifth to its right. An astronomical telescope inverts the view. Clear skies!

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MPs’ round-up My worst fears over the Health and Social Care Levy Bill are now a reality. Despite it paving the way for the highest peacetime tax levels since the Second World War, I was one of only 10 Conservative MPs who voted against the Bill at Third Reading. Earlier, I raised with the Prime Minister my concern that the Bill was an avoidable breach of the 2019 General Election Manifesto in which the Conservatives promised to reform social care without increasing Income Tax, National Insurance and VAT. The Prime Minister refused to answer my challenge as to how the social care reforms would have been funded without raising taxes if there had not been a pandemic. By ignoring the fact that paying for social care reform and funding the NHS are two separate issues, there was no

alternative but for me to vote against. During the debate on the Bill, I suggested that the additional levy should be exclusively for social care and that the 1.5 million people who are unpaid carers for their loved ones should be exempt. Despite continuing to argue that social care and health care are inter-dependent, the Government is retaining two separate systems, one of which is means-tested and the other not. Those who can afford to pay the ‘hotel costs’ of hospital care should be treated the same as those who can afford to pay for social care. Why is co-payment accepted in social care but not for NHS care? My greatest foreboding, however, is that the new levy raises unrealistic expectations about future taxpayer funding of social care.

Christchurch & East Dorset: Chris Chope The Government has already admitted that above inflation increases in council tax to fund local authority social care remain on the agenda and that the £86,000 lifetime cap on social care contributions is only to be calculated by reference to the cost of the ‘personal care’ element. It is unacceptable that the details are unavailable. The Conservative principle

should be that finance governs expenditure rather than expenditure governing finance. The need to bolster public confidence in covid-19 vaccinations is the theme of my Vaccine Damage Payments Bill. Thousands of people have died or suffered permanent injury as a consequence of vaccination. The least the State should do is to provide no fault compensation to those who have done the right thing and suffered as a result. The Bill was debated on the first of the 13 Fridays which are set aside this session for Private Members’ Bills. I am pleased that the Health Minister has agreed to meet me to discuss my concerns which I now know from correspondence received are widely shared across the country. This is a subject to which I shall return.

Sadness at passing of popular councillor Current and past members of Colehill Parish Council are shocked and saddened to hear that former councillor Tony Holloway, one of their longest-serving members, died suddenly on the morning of Sunday, September 12. Tony was born in Hayes Lane, Colehill and educated at the Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (as it then was) in Wimborne. He served in the Royal Air Force and then as an Officer Instructor with the Air Training Corps. He later worked in the electrical industry, eventually

LONG-SERVING: Tony Holloway

setting up his own business. We believe that he joined the parish council sometime in the mid-70s (we are not sure exactly when). He was chairman of the

council between 1983 and 1985 and again from 1993 to 1995. He finally stood down at the elections of May 2019. As such a long-serving member, he had seen many changes and was a mine of information on the history of the village and the council. In 1972 Tony was appointed Justice of the Peace, as which he served for 29 years – with no remission for good behaviour (as he joked). His hobbies included photography, gardening, caravanning and model railways.

Until recent years Tony and his wife Freda opened their garden every year for the National Gardens Scheme, raising thousands of pounds for various charities. The highlight for many of the visitors was to see his model train running on its permanent track around the pond. Tony is survived by his widow, two children, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cllr Leslie Gibson Colehill Parish Council, September 14, 2021

Chance to view Dorset Council’s plan for Stur Marshall The Neighbourhood Plan for Sturminster Marshall can be viewed at a public consultation event today (Friday) in the Memorial Hall. It will be a chance for

parishoners to add their comments and ideas as it progresses to the next stage. The Local Plan says up to 450 houses could be added to the village.

There has been much comment and the plan is seen as very important in helping the village to manage its growth and still retain its character and

community. Lots of work has also been done on highlighting important Rights of Way and possible extensions to the Trailway through the parish.

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Newt beginnings, thanks to volunteers By Faith Eckersall

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Rare newts living at Wimborne’s Knoll Gardens will benefit a from a series of improvements designed to make their lives easier. The Knoll Gardens Foundation teamed up with Amphibians and Reptiles Conservation to complete ‘Project Newt’ to make the Garden’s iconic Dragon Pond and Mill Pond more accessible for the elusive creatures. Volunteers built a rockery ramp leading from the top of the pond down into the garden, which they hope will be used next year during the breeding season. Special netting was also added over the top of the

POND PEOPLE: Volunteers at Knoll Gardens

pond wall, then anchored on the inside of the pond with rocks. The netting will act as a ladder for the newts, allowing them to easily scale the inside wall. Survey co-ordinator Mitch Perkins said: “The naturalistic planting and habitats at Knoll Gardens, support a rich diversity of

wildlife but a recent survey by our volunteers found young newts in all the ponds except the Dragon Pond.” He said the Dragon Pond’s vertical sides and lip of the retaining wall made it tricky for the newts to gain access to breed: “It’s a bit like scaling the north face of the

Eiger! “Working with the ARC volunteers we created a ramp which not only improves access to the Dragon Pond for newts, but also has plenty of nooks and crannies, providing shelter outside of the breeding season.” Next month sees the start of Project Newt’s Phase 2, when clearance work will be undertaken in Mill Pond to create an open area where newts can display to attract a mate. KGF hopes that its 2022 surveys will show newts and newt larvae in all of Knoll Garden’s ponds. For further information on Knoll Gardens go to knollgardensfoundation.org.

Have your say on future of leisure centre By Faith Eckersall

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Queen Elizabeth’s (QE) School in Wimborne is urging parents and the community to have their say on the future of the leisure centre on its campus. Dorset Council is considering whether to withdraw from the contract to run QE Leisure Centre, which could lead to its closure as a public facility. The move would also reduce central government funding to the school by £280,000 per year. QE Leisure Centre is owned by the school’s foundation and is managed by the council under a dual use agreement, allowing the school and wider community to use it. Facilities include a 25m swimming pool, three gymnasiums, climbing wall, fitness studios and an outdoor 3G sports pitch. If the council withdraws

from the agreement, the school will lose vital funding from central government that is required to maintain the facilities, which already require investment. Headteacher Katie Boyes said: “The agreement allows the council to give two years’ notice on withdrawing from the contract, which is what they are considering.

“Clearly this would leave the school in a difficult position, especially as we would lose £280,000 per year funding from central government and be left with a building which requires considerable investment. “We would of course find a way to continue the commitment to our comprehensive and excellent

school sports programmes, but our preferred option is for the school and council to continue working together. “The agreement, which was between ourselves and East Dorset District Council prior to the local government reorganisation, runs until 2086. “The centre was purposebuilt as a dual use facility. “Before the final decision is taken the council is holding a consultation and we’d urge people to let the council know what they think. “The local area has a rapidly growing population and the leisure centre provides the school and the community with vital sporting and fitness facilities.” Queen Elizabeth’s School is part of Wimborne Academy Trust (WAT). The consultation went live on Sunday, September 12, and can be found at: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ QELC-survey.

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Civic society objects to town plans Wimborne Civic Society has lodged objections to a number of plans, including an application to open a car wash in the park behind McColls. The society claimed the site was not suitable and the increase in traffic movements ‘would constitute a safety hazard on entering and leaving the narrow winding passage over the pedestrian footway of the High Street.’ The society supported McCarthy and Stone’s application to build a Continuing Care Community Retirement Village on the site of Wimborne Market but saw the application rejected. “We feel that the reasons given for the refusal are issues normally resolved in discussion between the applicant and the Local Planning Authority,” said the society. However, it said the refusal meant there was a reprieve for Wimborne Market.

Helping young into adulthood By Faith Eckersall

newsdesk@stourandavon.net Young people with learning disabilities who are on the verge of moving into adulthood now have the chance to become more active contributors to their own communities. Christchurch-based Autism Wessex, together with BCP Council, has launched Futures Unlimited, a programme which seeks to encourage young people aged 19-25 to realise their potential by offering bespoke learning opportunities, work placements, employability skills and supported housing.

Autism Wessex’s CEO Siún Cranny said the programme helps young people and their families identify what they want to do in the future. It then supports students to manage finances, make decisions about how they want to live, work, engage and have fun in their social lives. “Students will have the chance to gain vocational skills qualifications as part of their programme and try living independently with support and to experience what it is like to live in a community,” she said. “The end goal is to graduate from the learning programme with work – paid or non-paid –

be ready and informed about opportunities to live independently and have positive active engagement in their communities. “In essence, we will work with students to stay local, learn local and live local.” Futures Unlimited can be a one or two-year programme, depending on experience and level of existing skills and takes place over three days a week, with the potential for increasing this to four or five days a week. People aged 19-25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan should email: Futures.Unlimited@ autismwessex.org.uk.

Students get round to therapy

All welcome at high mass An Anglican High Mass will be celebrated at Wimborne St Giles on Sunday, October 4, at the new time of 10am. The service is based on the Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion, with music by the 16th-century English Composer John Merebecke. It has been offered since the church was rededicated after the great fire of 1908-1910. The church was remodelled then by the High Church architect Sir Ninian Comper to suit the High Mass. All are welcome to join the service, which will take place each first Sunday at 10am.

By Lorraine Gibson

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Children will be literally going round in circles just for fun in The Roundhouse, a fantastic new eco-friendly building just opened at Christchurch’s Portfield School. The structure, which was conceived and created at the school in Parley, was designed to give its students even more access to dance and movement therapy, music and yoga, all of which are hugely beneficial to their development and wellbeing. Portfield, owned and operated by Autism Wessex, provides specialist teaching and care for

students aged four to 19 years old who hold an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. Siún Cranny, CEO of the charity, said: “We are continually exploring ways to develop therapeutic processes at Portfield. The Roundhouse came from our thinking around the nature of the environment in which sessions on music and dance therapy and mindfulness occur. “We held discussions with

play scheme developers about what kind of building we could create. “From this came the idea for a circular space, built from sustainable materials, with a light focus at the pinpoint of the radius in the ceiling, producing a serene sense of calm and peace.” The Roundhouse, which cost £90,000 to build and was funded entirely by Autism Wessex, was officially opened on September 3 and will be used by all the students. “The building is simply stunning,” says Siún, “something which will bring huge benefits to students for many years to come.”

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Helen making the big leap for Teddy A woman who has lost her father, sister-in-law and even her dog to cancer will be joining a group of fundraisers doing a skydive on October 2 for local charity Teddy 20. Helen Maunder said: “I’m aiming to raise £450 for Ted’s Shack, where families who have a child with cancer can have a holiday. “We all know somebody who has or has had cancer – sadly it is becoming much more prevalent. My father and my sister-in-law, even my beloved Labrador have sadly lost their lives to cancer. My sister-in-law left behind a husband and young family.

SKYDIVE: Helen Maunder

“If anyone wishes to donate please find my Virgin Money Giving page by going to uk.virginmoneygiving.com and searching for Helen

Maunder – or pop into M&S – I am nearly always there working!” Details of others taking part can be found on the Teddy20

Facebook page. Teddy20 was founded by the family of Ted Newton, who died aged 10 from a brain tumour. The family has since campaigned to raise funds for childhood cancer charities as well as providing a holiday home for lifelimited children and their families. Their music festival Teddy Rocks has twice been postponed due to the pandemic, but a fundraising Jurassic coast challenge walk took place at the beginning of September, and tickets are already sold out for a Hallowe’en Prep Party in Blandford Corn Exchange on Saturday, October 23.

A very happy birthday to our sister! CELEBRATING: Staff and contributors of the New Blackmore Vale and New Stour & Avon magazines

Happy birthday! The New Stour & Avon magazine’s sister, the New Blackmore Vale reached an important milestone last week, and they celebrated in style – inviting columnists,

staff and contributors to a knees-up in the sun. NBV editor Miranda Robertson said: “We never could have predicted our magazine being this much of a hit in such a short time,

after warily launching during a global pandemic. “It’s been an amazing year, where this publication has grown and grown, thanks to the support of readers, advertisers and contributors.

“We really feel loved – thank you. And we’ve even launched another magazine, the New Stour and Avon, which is celebrating six months of growing success.”

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Puzzles Arrow words

Crossword 1

Jeopardizes

Surpass

Heroic

Film genre

Teeny

7 Climbing vine

Resistance

Singer, Collins

Corm

14 Adam’s mate

Model nativity

Nays’ opposites

Mournful cry

Enclosed by

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Fetch

Active person

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Futile (2,2)

Murderscene detective (inits)

Junk

‘Hurray!’

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Elastic

Grave

Europe and Asia combined

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Wordsearch

Across Duty-bound (7) Really impresses (4) Courageous (5) Flowers on a bush (7) Remove large particles (4) Respires (8) Humorous (5) Bank official (5) Reasoned (8) Discover (4) Thin, crispy bakery product (7) Telling a porky (5) Ooze (4) Exchanged (7)

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Down Be successful (4,5) Mid-month day (4) Go aboard (6) Used to exist (3) Penned (5) Gulf (5) By mouth (6) Plant-killing substance (9) Release from a catch (6) Make less wide (6) Proverb (5) Tally (5) Splash sound (4) Sporting prize (3)

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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.

Place 1 to 9 once each into every row, column and bold-lined 3×3 box. No digit may be repeated in any dashedline cage, and each dashed-line cage must result in the given value when the stated operation is applied between all of the digits in that cage. For subtraction and division operations, start with the highest number in the cage and then subtract or divide by the other numbers in that cage.

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Across Language given a label, not good, in tribe (7) Permit English actor to take off cap (5) Arrest Northern sailor (3) Four directions taken by press agency person in The Times, say (9) Wash some hair in seconds (5) Role dame played expressing love for gemstone (7) King overwhelmed by loss of power? It’s a grave offence (7) Speed shown by large badger-like animal (5) Prevent civilized chap producing cleaning material (9) Secure ring-shaped rolls (not half) (3) Extremely fat Greek on old ship (5) Consider official lecturer (7)

Down Plan of action in races organized by Oscar (8) Go crazy when upset (4) Rush impetuously to get breather in gym (6) Son with large enough specimen (6) English worker accepting varied help, one with a trunk (8) Some were filling water jug (4) Number with present approaching – or a very long way off? (7,4) Specialized symbols shown by holy books in country (8) Among the French, delicate joys (8) Stop a bishop with time in New York? (6) Approve most of fee with condition over year (6) Party say held up foreign magistrate (4) Produced money reportedly (4)

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Delight a suffering child this Christmas Following the success of last year’s Operation Christmas Child, Total Energy Services is starting to prepare and plan to send off even more boxes for the 2021 appeal. Here are pointers to how you can help this worthwhile charity event: What is Operation Christmas Child? ‘The amazing journey of a simple shoebox.’ Operation Christmas Child is a project of the Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian International Relief Organisation. Shoeboxes are filled with small toys and useful items then shipped to children around the world affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, famine, and disease. How can you help? Total Energy Services will be filling and delivering as many shoeboxes as possible this year with a range of items for children. Any gifts would be very much appreciated, allowing them to send off even more gift boxes to children in need. The National Collection Week for 2021 is November 15-22. Therefore, they are asking for any gifts to be with them by October 31, to ensure they have enough time to pack up

the boxes and deliver them to their local church. Pack a box, impact a life Karabo Maretlane grew up in small village in the nation of Lesotho. When he was five his father died, his mother left him with his grandmother, who taught him to read and write and the way of God. Sadly, while Karabo was still a small child his grandmother died, followed by his mother. Karabo felt extremely sad and lonely as he realised he was an orphan. Upon receiving a shoebox at an Operation Christmas Child outreach event Karabo said: “That shoebox filled one of the holes in my heart,” Today Karabo is part of a

family again but he encourages those who are able to support Operation Christmas child in any way they can. Gift suggestions; Total Energy Services is this year supporting children aged between two and four years. Please bear this in mind when considering what to donate. Toys: Cuddly toys, dolls, toy cars, musical instruments, yo-yos, balls, small puzzles, sticker books, School supplies: Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or felt pens, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or notebooks, solar calculators, colouring and picture books etc.

Hygiene items: Toothbrush, bars of wrapped soap, comb or hairbrush, flannel, etc. Other items: Hat, gloves, scarf, sunglasses, cap, socks, T-shirt, flip-flops, hair accessories, jewellery set, watch, wind-up torch, etc. Knitted items are greatly appreciated as many of the conditions for the children are very harsh. Do NOT include: Toothpaste, sweets, lotions and liquids; used or damaged items; war-related items; seeds, gum, chocolate or food items; religious or political literature; medicines, aerosol cans, sharp or fragile items. How to donate Simply drop your items off in a bag to Total Energy Services, Unit 1, Uplands Way, Blandford Forum, DT11 7UZ. (On Uplands Industrial Estate at the top of Blandford, just off the bypass.) You do not need a shoebox – they will supply, pack and deliver the sealed boxes. The deadline is October 31 or earlier if possible. For more details, call 01258 472132 and ask to speak to Holly Lamb, or email holly@totalenergy.co.uk

Puzzle solutions (from pages 16-17) Sudoku

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Crossword

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Drivers warned in ‘Speed Watch’ blitz By Faith Eckersall

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More than 300 drivers were issued with warning letters for speeding in Dorset in one day early this month following a community Speed Watch blitz. More than 140 volunteers who give their spare time to reduce speeding in their towns and villages took part in the day of action on September 7, which saw 335 drivers being issued with warning letters.

The education and enforcement event saw 35 teams carry out 48 one-hour sessions across Dorset with 58 per cent of those speeding living in the county. Community Speed Watch is run through Dorset Police and provides an opportunity for volunteers to work within their community to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding and to help control the problem locally. Teams use radar detection

devices to monitor drivers exceeding the speed limit at locations agreed with Dorset Police. This equipment does not record an image so the volunteers record the vehicle details and pass these to the Force for their vehicle and driver information to be checked before a warning letter is issued. Community Speed Watch co-ordinator Martha Perry said: “The scheme empowers communities to

take local action around speeding and get a true understanding of the extent of the problem. “During the operation the highest speed recorded was 62mph in a 30 limit, which is clearly unacceptable.” If drivers come to the attention of Speed Watch teams on numerous occasions, the driver will potentially become an ‘Operation Dragoon’ target, resulting in a visit from an officer and a greater level of enforcement attention.

Full steam ahead for railway exhibition The Central Southern Gauge O Group (CSGOG) has announced that its annual O Gauge Model Railway Exhibition will return to the Allendale Centre on Sunday, October 24,from 10am until 4pm. Admittance is £5 (cash only), with accompanied young children free. There will be six O gauge fine scale layouts; a vintage tin plate layout; the CSGOG large test track (fine and course scale, DC & DCC); several model railway traders, a bring and buy stall

and railway societies, including the Swanage Railway. O gauge is twice the size of

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OO gauge (normally associated with Hornby). A lot of the models are hand built from kits or other

materials with great skill. The scenery on the layouts can also be quite outstanding and very intricate. The group normally meets on the second Wednesday evening of each month at the Allendale Centre. Visit: csgog.org for details. Visitors of all ages and modelling abilities are welcome at meetings. The group says it would love to meet anyone interested in model railways and there’s no obligation to join.

Cryptic Crossword S C E N A R I O D O G E

S P A T A L A A U A B N E G I N S E O U T R A G A R E T E R G I E R O S S N T

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Bid to raise £15k for Christchurch ‘jewel’ By Faith Eckersall

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Christchurch’s Hayloft Gallery’s Kickstarter bid to raise £38,000 to try and secure its future has failed. However, after being given more time by the building’s landlord, organisers immediately launched a new appeal to raise £15,000 in a fresh attempt to keep the notfor-profit gallery going and have raised more than a third of the money needed. Chairman Linda Patterson said: “The landlord is looking to sell the property in the immediate future and has offered first refusal to Christchurch and District Arts but unfortunately this 40-year-old charity, made up of hundreds of local arts groups and individual artists, does not have the funds available and is therefore hoping to raise the money by a grant and crowd funding.”

APPEAL: New bid to raise money

She said that although the original Kickstarter page raised a ‘substantial amount’, it did not meet the target needed. “So, we have launched a new Kickstarter campaign with the more modest goal of £15,000 and appeal to all those who pledged in the first Kickstarter to re-pledge towards this new campaign,”

she said. One of the oldest buildings in Christchurch, the Hayloft was originally attached to a farmhouse believed to date back to the pre 1800s. Described as one of Christchurch’s ‘precious jewels’, it has offered all kinds of artists and makers the space to display their work.

“To lose it now would be to lose the last individual arts venue in Christchurch,” said Linda. “If we succeed in our goal, we will not only be able to have a centre of operations for CADArts so that we can reboot our offering to the arts scene in Christchurch and the local districts, we will also have a shining venue for the next generation of artists to bring soulfulness and creativity to the town. “We will strive to show artists young and old, of every background, and those who would not otherwise have the means to hire a gallery space or put on a show.” Additionally, CADArts will plan community events, classes and workshops in the Hayloft upstairs, she said. You can pledge money by searching for Save the Hayloft (new attempt) at kickstarter.com.

Plea for RAF veterans to support branch The RAF Association is one of the oldest military charities, with a 90-year history of support to the RAF community, writes Eddie Robertson, Honorary Chairman RAFA Wimborne Branch. The RAFA has a thriving membership of 70,000 people and more than 300 branches across the world. Not every branch has its own premises but Wimborne does. In 1951 they leased some land from the Hannam’s Estate to erect the existing building, pictured right, and they now own the freehold. After such a time the premises was showing its age, and four inspections were conducted into what needed to be done to modernise it. The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust came to their

APPEAL: Wimborne RAFA club and, inset, how it was before

rescue and apart from the outside walls they have a new premises. During the height of the pandemic, the group gave £3,500 to the RAFA HQ for bag drops to veterans. Closer to home one of its members took a couple of tumbles and her son, who is

her carer, asked for a wheelchair to transport her from the car park at hospital for her appointments. The Mobility Shop in Leigh Road kindly lent them a chair. As a branch they have been in existence since 1947 and they have 148 members both

serving and retired. However, age is a problem, and they need more active members to assist them. They are aware there are RAF veterans locally who are not members of RAFA, and they would be made very welcome. The branch holds a get together for Friday lunches from 12pm to 2pm and social gatherings on the last Saturday of the month. If you are interested please contact membership secretary, Tom Kelly at tkelly9380@aol.com or 01202 823675.

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£8.5million for Ringwood development By Faith Eckersall

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New Forest District Council is spending nearly £8.5million to complete the ‘milestone’ development of employment land at Ringwood’s Crow Lane, for industrial and office space (right, edged in blue). The council said the project would sustain up to 200 new jobs, once fully let, as well as supporting other employment during the anticipated 12month construction period. It said the project was part of its ‘Asset Investment Strategy’, which seeks to aid in the economic development of the district. Portfolio holder for finance, investment and corporate services, Cllr Jeremy Heron said: “This is a significant investment for the council. “It provides work and employment and supports our green agenda.

“This development will provide employment in the district, one of our key aims, and will deliver additional rent income for the council.” The scheme will have five single-storey industrial units and two two-storey office units with an estimated floor area of 4,558 square metres. After additional survey and design work it is expected the

contractor will start work by the end of November. Portfolio holder for business, tourism and high streets Cllr Michael Harris said: “This will be the first commercial property project where NFDC has itself undertaken the construction and development of an employment site. It is a milestone development, very

St Ives House Care Team Leader shaves head to raise £700 for Macmillan cancer charity St Ives House Care Team Leader, Jose, has taken part in ‘brave the shave’ for Macmillan cancer charity, to raise much neededfunds and drive awareness of Macmillan cancer, which provides care to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness. After growing his hair for an impressive nine months, Jose took the plunge with a smile on his face, raising a massive £700 for the charity which is very close to his heart. St Ives House care home, near Ringwood, is an exquisite country house care home accommodating 60 bedrooms and is one of Care South’s care homes, a not-forpro昀t charity, and a leading provider of residential and home care across the South of England.

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much driven by our commitment to further the economic development of the area.” However, some local people expressed concerns on social media that the town already had a number of un-let commercial units and speculated on the effect that a further 150 cars a day might have on the traffic situation.

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Pets

A new Buddy for you Buddy, right, is a young Lurcher who is nearly a year old. Buddy can be nervous of people to start with but is coming on well with the staff and volunteers. We think that he may have been hit previously. Once he knows you, he loves one to one time and is very affectionate. Buddy has a very strong prey drive and he will chase anything that moves quickly so would be sensible to rehome where there are no

small furry animals. He can walk very well on the lead but can be distracted and he needs work to curb his excitement. Buddy needs input and socialising – he will then be a loyal and loving friend. If you are able to offer Buddy or one of his lovely friends a forever home or a foster home please contact our office on 01202 875000, email: admin@waggytails.org.uk or visit waggytails.org.uk

Caring Canines collect a cracking £2,400 CARING: Cute canines at Care South’s Fairlawn home in Ferndown

Care South has awarded local not-for-profit group, Caring Canines, with a £2,400 Chairman’s 2020 Fund award. The fund was established with the aim of benefiting Care South employees, volunteers and community groups who provide a community service to care homes, care at home offices, clients or residents. Caring Canines offers the assistance of its assessed, vaccinated and insured dogs

in the community to break down barriers and enhance the lives of those people who miss canine companionship or benefit from it. Interacting with a friendly pet is known to help residents, and Care South’s care homes have recently been welcoming the friendly pooches into their homes for many calming cuddles. The cheque presentation took place at Care South’s

Fairlawn home in Ferndown where Jane Stichbury, Care South’s chairman and Simon Bird, chief executive officer, were joined by members of the Caring Canines’ team and some cuddly companions, including an eight-month-old trained puppy with L plates attached. Simon Bird, Care South’s chief executive, said: “We are delighted to be able to support Caring Canines and the work

that they do. We have worked closely together for some time now and the award is a further way of supporting these very good friends.” Sue Dennett, co-founder, added: “We are thrilled and honoured to receive this esteemed award and want to thank Simon for nominating Caring Canines and to Jane for agreeing and awarding the not-for-profit group with this incredible sum of money.”

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Autumn tips for all your pets The change in season with shorter days and fading light may make us want to cosy up indoors, but ensuring our pets get enough exercise and stay healthy is important to help them lead a happy life. l As the temperature drops it’s important we continue our daily walks with our pets. Keeping up with consistent exercise throughout the winter will prevent unwanted weight gain, maintain healthy joints, and ensure they are mentally stimulated. If you find it difficult to walk as far mid-week, you could opt for puzzle feeders or games to keep your pet stimulated. The same applies to our feline friends as they are less likely to go out as much in the colder weather. Weighing out their food and providing plenty of indoor stimulation can ensure they don’t put on excessive weight during the winter months. l For our small furries (like rabbits and guinea pigs) now is the time to start preparing their winter accommodation. You could move them indoors overnight and insulate their

living accommodation to make it warmer and cosier. Rabbits and guinea pigs need more high fibre hay in the colder months to keep them in good health. l Don’t forget to BE SEEN on walks. Carry a torch and wear a high-vis jacket when walking your dog in the dark mornings/evenings. You could also treat your dog to a reflective collar and flashing harnesses to keep them seen as well as looking snazzy. l Anti-freeze is a potentially fatal toxin if ingested. Cats in particular love the taste of this sweet substance, so it’s

important to store bottles safely and check for spillages and leaks around your car. Symptoms of anti- freeze poisoning are: Vomiting Depression Seizures Unco-ordinated movements l Rodents are also on the move indoors in the autumn, so our use of poisons generally increases at this time of year. Humane traps are the safest option, but if poisons must be used ensure they are kept out of reach. Symptoms of rodenticide (rat

poison) poisoning are: Weakness Lethargy Pale gums If you suspect your pet has ingested a poison, contact your vet immediately. l As the leaves turn yellow, most of us love to see and collect the fruits of autumn, like mushrooms, acorns, and conkers. However, it’s best to keep pets away as these could cause unpleasant symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea and even an obstruction. l Contrary to popular belief, problems with fleas and ticks increase in the autumn, particularly when we all start to turn on our central heating. So, prevention is equally as important now. l Firework season seems to get longer every year and it’s important to plan for this as it can cause stress for many pets. Build a den for your pet to retreat to whilst fireworks are going off, closing curtains and playing music can also help block out the noise. If you are at all concerned about the health of your pet, speak to your vet.

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Sport

O’Shea takes a bow at finale Neil O’Shea showed skill and patience in his end of season victory at Holbury Lakes. Conditions were near perfect at Holbury when the four Poole and Wimborne Fly Fishers made the short hop over to Hampshire for the season finale. The first signs of autumn were showing in the trees and there was a definite nip in the air. That said, the fish were active and clearly visible. They were, however, quite fussy and it was a real challenge to get them interested. The successful patterns included small nymphs and buzzers. While most anglers caught their four-fish bag, Neil O’Shea took the top spot with a very respectable 11lbs 6 ozs. We await the AGM with interest to find out the year’s champion angler. n Send your sports news to: newsdesk@stourandavon. co.uk.

A spooky selection of suitably

HAUNTING: Edward Parnell

Since it’s the season of the witch, as well as of mists and mellow fruitfulness, why not dim the lights, (not too much, mind), and immerse yourself in a chillingly good read? Lorraine Gibson has a few suggestions

As October turns the landscape from green into the reds and russets of autumn, use the coming darker evenings as an excuse to curl up with a good book: Ghostland Edward Parnell This unique book, haunting in every sense of the word, features beautifully-written and evocative descriptions of Dorset, including Wimborne, Blandford, Hengistbury Head and Badbury Rings. It defies pigeon-holing but is part memoir, part travelogue and part loveletter to Britain and the ghosts that walk its haunted nooks and crannies. Driven by a need for answers after a traumatic personal loss and his passion for the natural world, especially its birdlife, of which he writes with unshowy expertise and affection, and an obsession with spooky stories, Parnell embarks on quiet, watchful, at times unsettling odyssey where he recalls episodes

from his past, often linked to ghost stories, scary movies and creepy TV shows that are linked to the locations he visits. A constant throughout the journey is his brother, Chris, a fellow ‘twitcher’ who once lived in Wimborne. He recounts walks and birdwatching trips with him, including at ‘The Lake’ in Longham and at Hengistbury Head, where he says, ‘…we sat by the coastguard’s lookout as waif-like storm petrels – swallow-sized black sea birds – fluttered low over the water.’ ‘The view from the hill could be a postcard: Christchurch Harbour’s boat-filled lagoon, sheltered behind the beckoning, hutlined finger of the spit. Like so much of Dorset, this is a site riddled with the remains of tumuli and ancient settlements of vanished lives long gone.’ And after a walk at Badbury Rings, writes of how he feels he could be ‘following in the very steps young Hardy himself took, past Rushy Pond, a shallow

‘heath-hemmed’ watering hole where I watch a pony silently emerge through the scrub to drink.’ Seeking solace while referencing uncanny tales by the likes of M R James, Algernon Blackwood, Dickens and even Stephen King, he finds himself relating to, and even being involved in, eerie scenarios, all of which feel the more disquieting, though also oddly comforting, thanks to his pragmatic take on events that changed his life and outlook. The author’s life-long fascination with the supernatural actually lends him comfort as he attempts to come to terms with the aforementioned loss and, even in the more painful moments, his dry humour sheds light, making what could have been a bleak premise for a book quite the opposite. Parnell’s openness makes this unusual book a great read and his courage in literally facing his own ghosts lingers, like a benign presence, for some time after.

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scary reads for this Hallowe’en season

Vintage James M.R.James Malignant forces and supernatural visitors haunt this selection of spooky tales selected and introduced by Ruth Rendell. M. R. James wrote his ghost stories to entertain students and friends on Christmas Eve, and they went on to both transform and modernise a genre. James harnesses the power of suggestion to move from an everyday world to one that is indefinably strange and then unforgettably terrifying. Pictures, carvings, a dolls house, a lonely beach ordinary things take on a sense of dread in the hands of the original master of suspense. (Vintage Publishing) Dark Matter Michael Paver It’s January 1937. Clouds of war gather over a fogbound London and 28-

year-old Jack is desperate to turn his life around. When he’s offered the chance to join an Arctic expedition, he jumps at it and spirits are high as the ship sets sail with five men and eight huskies, crossing the Barents Sea. Finally they land at their destination, Gruhuken, a remote, uninhabited bay where they’ll camp for the next year. But Arctic summers are brief and as night claims the land, Jack feels a deepening unease. One by one, his companions are forced to leave and he clings to the last of vestiges of sun, as the polar night engulfs his camp in months of darkness. The sea freezes, making escape impossible and Jack discovers that he is not alone after all. Gruhuken is not uninhabited and something walks there in the dark... (Orion Publishing)

The Small hand Susan Hill The Woman in Black may be Hill’s most famous ghost story, but this short, disturbing yarn is one of her creepiest. Returning home from late one summer’s evening, antiquarian bookseller Adam Snow takes a wrong turning and accidentally discovers a derelict old house. Curious, and in classic ‘don’t do it’ horror style, he approaches the door. Standing at the entrance, he has the sudden and unmistakable sensation of a small hand creeping into his own. He shakes it off, however, Intrigued by the encounter at the ‘White House’, he wants to know more. Initially unperturbed by the odd experience, Snow gradually becomes plagued by haunting dreams, panic attacks, and more frequent visits from the small hand –

which becomes increasingly threatening and sinister... (Profile Books) The Shining Stephen King A classic of modern horror fiction, The Shining is regarded as one of Stephen King’s masterpieces. Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he’s a ‘shiner’, aglow with psychic power. When his dad becomes caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, Danny’s visions spiral out of control. As winter closes in and blizzards cut he and his family off, the hotel appears to develop a life of its own. It’s meant to be empty, so who is the lady in Room 217? And who are the masked guests riding the elevator? And why is his father acting so strangely? (Hodder & Stoughton)

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Food & Drink

Queen of the cakes...

Sadie Smith

Sadie Smith is an award winning cake designer and baker from Cake by Sadie Smith, Wimborne Chocolate Orange Cake Jars With summer coming to an end and the kids back to school, it’s time to squeeze in those last-minute picnics and barbecues. A portable cake which easily doubles up as a dessert is a winner every time. Cake jars are so adaptable and can also be a great way to use up cake off-cuts – I regularly make them, and it has helped me reduce my food waste hugely. The children love them, and they are so much less messy to eat than a regular cupcake, and if you can’t manage the whole jar in one go, you can simply pop a lid on and save it for another time. Ingredients: Makes 12 jars 175g margarine 175g caster sugar 3 medium free-range eggs 175g self-raising flour A dash of milk Zest of 1 orange 100g chocolate chips For the buttercream icing: 250g unsalted butter 400g icing sugar 100g cocoa powder A dash of milk

Method: Preheat your oven to 170c and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper baking cases Mix the margarine and caster sugar together, beating until it is pale and fluffy Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beat until fully incorporated Gently fold in the flour

Add the milk, orange zest and chocolate chips and stir until mixed Divide the mixture into 12 cases and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes To make the buttercream, add all the buttercream ingredients to a bowl and beat until smooth and fluffy Allow the cakes to cool before you start to assemble, start by horizontally cutting your cupcakes into 3 slices Place 1 of the slices into the bottom of the jar, then top with some of the

buttercream, you may find it easier to use a piping bag but if not just use a small spoon to drop blobs of icing onto the cake Now drop some of the chocolate chunks onto the buttercream Repeat this process with the next 2 slices of cake Once you have used all 3 slices of cake and topped with buttercream, load the top with more chunks of chocolate and an orange segment from the orange you earlier zested.

Dorset Apple Cake has been made for centuries, yet finding how to make an original one isn’t easy, according to the Dorset History Centre. Having decided to try baking an authentic version of it, they assumed that finding a recipe would be, well, a piece of cake, however, apart from a vague mention of a ‘ceake’ with ‘bits of apple’ in the poem by the Dorset bard, they really struggled.

Delving deeper into pantry papers of the county’s past, they finally found what appears to be the oldest-known recipe for the traditional, sharp-but-sweet moist fruit cake. It appeared in the Bridport News of November 27, 1896, as a brief paragraph which read: ‘Apple Cake – Two cups dried apples soaked overnight (the History Centre used fresh, not

dried and soaked), then chopped and boiled in one and a half cups syrup a short time; beat one cup butter and two of sugar together, add three wellbeaten eggs, three cups of flour, one teaspoon saleratus (that’s bicarbonate of soda), cinnamon, cloves, and one small nutmeg (they grated it!), one teaspoon mace (they used cloves), one cup raisins stoned and chopped. Bake moderately (they used a medium oven).’

For Decoration and assembling: Chocolate chunks or a chocolate orange cut into small pieces

The Dorset Bard’s ode to apple cake By Lorraine Gibson ‘I got a little ceäke too, here, abeäken o’n Upon the vier. ‘Tis done by this time though. He’s nice an’ moist; vor when I wer a-meäken o’n I stuck some bits ov apple in the dough.’ (Excerpt from Father Come Hwome by William Barnes (1801 – 1886))

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Cooking... Fruit squares I always said that my sister, who has four children, had my share as well! (Although I now have two lovely step children). However, when her children were younger, you would be forgiven for thinking that she had lots more than that! She always operated an open-door policy for her children’s friends, (and for sisters!), so when you went to her house, you would never be sure how many people would be in there! There are 10 years between her first and last child, so you can imagine the age range of the visiting children. Its not as if they just brought one friend home each, they seemed to come in packs! I remember when my nephew Chris had his eighth birthday, my sister was expecting and suffered from terrible all-day sickness. I was roped into cooking burgers for what seemed like a never-ending queue of children. I think by the time I had fed the last one, the first one was back for more! My sister didn’t rely on the shops for biscuits and cake, (or meals for that matter), but made her own. So, she would always have a supply to feed the hungry

with Martha Legg 8oz or more of mixed fruit, nuts etc 160z Self Raising Flour Pre heat oven to 180 degrees Grease a shallow cookie bake tin Method:

mouths in her house. Fruit squares are an easy one-pot recipe that take about 40 minutes to make from start to finish. The trick is, letting them cool down enough before the children grab them to eat so that they don’t burn their mouths. I have seen a whole batch disappear in a matter of minutes; it was like watching locusts strip a corn field! It was the same at meal times, she would just feed whoever was there. She always had some home-made dishes in the freezer ready to

roll out if necessary and nobody ever went hungry. She is the same today; you can turn up at a meal time and she will feed you. You might be sharing with her grandchildren, but you will always be fed and welcomed. Ingredients: 8oz Hard Margarine 6oz sugar 2 Heaped Tablespoons Marmalade

really takes the biscuit A volunteer gave it a go and described the result as ‘not bad at all, a little too much spice, perhaps, and not really too much apple flavour... but a nice cake, nevertheless.’ So, since the season of apple gluts is upon us, why not step back in time and give it a go? And if you happen to have an old family recipe or a recipe book with Dorset Apple Cake that you’d like to share, they’d love to hear from you.

NICE AN’ MOIST: William Barnes

Melt margarine and sugar together in a saucepan Add marmalade and fruit and stir over a low heat until the marmalade is melted. Allow to cool slightly Add the flour and mix well to produce a dough-like consistency Place in the shallow tin and press down Place in oven and cook for about 25mins until it is brown on top Mark into squares while still in the tin and then leave to cool enough, before turning out.

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Health & Wellbeing

Hospice hero Jen set for fitness fundraiser A 44-year-old mother of one will attempt 24 gruelling CrossFit workouts in 24 hours to raise money for the new Mac Unit hospice in Christchurch. Jen Rotchell, from Bournemouth is senior trust and corporate fundraiser for Macmillan Caring Locally, which supports the Unit. Jen will tackle a 15-minute CrossFit session every hour for 24 hours on October 16, at Complete Active gym on Mudeford Quay. Weightlifting, pull-ups, handstand push-ups, box jumps, assault bike sessions and burpees are just some of the tough exercises she will be facing, with limited recovery time in between and absolutely no sleep. Jen explained: “Macmillan Caring Locally is an amazing specialist palliative care

IN THE ZONE: Jen Rotchell training for her 24-hour fundraiser

charity that I feel incredibly honoured to work for. “The Mac Unit provides care and support for more than 1,600 people and their families every year and we’re fundraising to build a new modern hospice through our Brick by Brick appeal. “I am attempting this

challenge to help fund the rehabilitation gym in the new hospice building. “My training for the event started in May and I am doing five or six sessions a week before work. “I know I am going to find it immensely hard, physically and mentally, so I hope

people will spur me on by sponsoring me.” Jen hopes to raise £10,000 through sponsorship. She said: “People are already being very generous. “But I have a long way to go. “The coaches and members at Complete Active gym have been very supportive and will be keeping me company by taking part in a 24-hour rowathon to boost my fundraising.” Lin Sharp of Macmillan Caring Locally said: “We are all totally in awe of Jen. “What she is doing is incredible. “Please support her. This will carry her through and will help us get another step closer to building a wonderful new hospice.” Jen can be sponsored via: justgiving.com/fundraising/ plantgirl

Wave of enthusiasm for surf park plan by Faith Eckersall Plans to build a ‘world class’ inland surf lagoon with twometre waves next to the Avon Heath Country Park have been revealed by a Dorset developer. W H White is seeking views on what it calls an ‘exciting and unique opportunity’ on land either side of Brocks Pine, just off the A31 at St Leonards. It says the proposed surf lagoon is supported by the sport’s governing body, Surf England, and represents a ‘once in a generation opportunity for Dorset to cement its reputation as a surf destination and natural playground. “An inland surfing lagoon is a world-class sports, leisure and surf destination where the whole family can surf on consistent, safe waves,” said W H White. “The proposed cove-shaped

SURF’S UP: An artist’s impression of the Brocks Pine scheme

lagoon will produce whitewater waves for beginners, up to 1.8-metre barrelling waves for elite surfers and a family orientated environment for all to enjoy.” The developer also claims the facility could provide up to 40 jobs for local people. An artist’s impression of the site shows the lagoon, with a green-roofed visitor building, a Forest School, cafe, wild play area, skate park, cycle park,

car-park for 380 cars with space for an additional 60, plus green spaces and a seasonal campsite. A proportion of the site would be restored to green space, the developer said. W H White claims the facility would help Dorset ‘hold its own’ against cities like Bristol and Birmingham which, it says, have developed inland surf lagoons that are already drawing visitors, tourism and

expenditure from Dorset. The company controls the land either side of Brocks Pine and Dorset Council controls Avon Heath Country Park. The developer said it would afford an opportunity to work collaboratively to create a “much-improved country park, alongside a significant area of natural greenspace to preserve and protect the Dorset Heaths at no cost to the tax payer.” The wider Avon Heath Country Park would continue to be owned and operated by Dorset Council. The company has opened its website for comments before making a formal application to Dorset Council. Many commentators have taken to social media enthusiastically supporting the idea although others expressed concerns about traffic in the area.

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The marshmallow test “But is it Fattening?” No foods are fattening. This is often difficult for people to get their head around. No food causes us to gain body fat. Sadly, this isn’t well understood and nor is it a green light to eat whatever we like as food quality and nutrients are vitally important. It’s just that some foods are more energy-dense than others and different foods have different levels of nutrients in them. If you like marshmallows, a balanced, healthy diet should contain some. They might not be in the ‘health food’ aisles, but a little of what you fancy is a balanced diet. Besides, those health food aisles can be confusing; for example, when you see ‘low fat’ on a food, it just means the product is low in the macronutrient fat. Don’t confuse this with low energy (in food measured as a calorie).

‘Low fat’ (low in that macronutrient) and ‘Low Calorie’ (low in overall energy) might overlap, but they are not the same thing. A great example of this is a bag of marshmallows, labelled as ‘Low Fat’ as there was barely a smidge of dietary fat in them. Don’t let the fact that there’s practically no fat in them detract from the fact they’re energy/calorie-dense. If I eat too many of them (which I am inclined to do), or too much any other food; I’d start to store excess, unspent energy as body fat, regardless of what type of food I’d consumed – even from the health food aisle. This doesn’t make marshmallows fattening; it makes them high energy, high pleasure, low nutrient, low fat, easy to eat and in my opinion, delicious. If weight management is your thing, of course nutrients are vitally important for health, but it’s your overall energy intake

A walk around... HORTON Park at the roadside in the village and make your way westwards along the road, past the pump to the church, dedicated to St Wolfrida,on your left. After visiting the church, which has an unusual layout, head south along a windy lane for half a mile. This takes you to the start of a bridleway on your left that heads east along high ground with excellent wide views. Soon you’ll come to Horton Tower, a folly built for Humphrey Sturt, the local landowner in 1750 either as a vanity project or as an

observatory to watch the local hunt in comfort. After circling the tower, continue along the bridleway for half a mile. It then enters the woodland of Ferndown Forest, pleasant but without the views. It’s Access Land so you’re allowed to go offline and explore if you wish. After about half a mile, as the ground is starting to slope downhill, look out for a wild colony of bees about 10 feet up in a tree on your left. They’ve been there a year or two. Continue down the track which curves round to the north and soon joins the road.

that will tip the balance to lose, gain or maintain weight. The message is; don’t confuse low fat and low calorie... they’re not the same thing. No food is

fattening; it’s our overall dose that counts. n Katrina Keeling is a Wimborne based Personal Trainer. kkeelingfitness@gmail.com kkfitness.co.uk

with retired Dorset rights of way officer Chris Slade Turn right and head east along the road and, after a mile, take a footpath on your left, heading north, which weaves its way uphill to the site of Monmouth’s Ash on the parish boundary. Here you join a bridleway heading west then south which takes you back to the road. Join the road and head west north west along it for a mile where you might want to pause at the pub, Drusilla’s Inn. After slaking your thirst, continue for another half mile westwards and you’ll see a familiar looking car. You’ll have walked a little over six miles.

FOLLY: Horton Tower

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Health & Wellbeing By Susie Carver, consulting hypnotist with Sea Change Hypnotherapy in Wimborne I’m a hypnotherapist, but in reality, hypnosis is only one small part of the work I do to help people with their emotional (mental) health. The rest of the time I might be actively listening, assisting a client to reframe unhelpful thoughts, teaching them selfhypnosis or breathwork techniques for anxiety, or empowering strategies to boost their confidence. There are a whole heap of misconceptions attached to hypnosis, which means that unfortunately a lot of people may never even consider it as a therapy for personal change. So what actually IS hypnotherapy and why might it be useful to you? Hypnotherapy is a collaboration between therapist and client and a commitment to change is required on the part of the client. We drift in and out of hypnotic

The misconceptions attached to hypnosis trances several times a day without even realising; it’s natural, and therefore we can all be hypnotised. My role is to help a person remove the negative trances that have begun to affect their life and replace them with new, more positive ones. There is much debate over the best way to describe hypnosis. My definition is – a highlyfocused attention which uses the power of the imagination to bring about change in a person’s thoughts, feelings, behaviours or perceptions. Therapeutic hypnosis is a process that most people find really enjoyable and relaxing. It can feel a little like daydreaming; your conscious awareness drifts in and out of the experience, and this provides an opportunity to speak directly to the

unconscious mind, the place where all our deep-seated beliefs and memories live. This is the point at which we can offer new, more appropriate suggestions and bring about the desired change. There’s absolutely NO mind control involved – despite this drifting of your conscious mind you’ll always be awake and aware. The people you see in hypnosis stage shows are doing those crazy things because they have willingly agreed to be part of the show and have been chosen for their high level of hypnotisability. Hypnotherapy is effective for a range of conditions – amongst other things, I work with anxiety and stress, fears and phobias, weight management and relationships with food, stopping smoking and other unwanted habits, building

motivation and confidence, pain management and trauma release. The covid pandemic has been a major trigger for a lot of people. Old traumas and buried emotions are reemerging and causing unexpected anxiety and fear. The number of sessions required depends very much on the individual and what their goal is. Very occasionally one session is all that’s needed – but between three and five sessions is usually the average. Hypnotherapy can be incredibly fast and effective, so I never lock people into long programmes – I want them to fly free and fly high as soon as they are able, knowing they will have my support every step of the way. The truth of the matter is that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis – my role is simply to guide my clients into a place where it becomes easy for them to make these changes themselves. And that is a really magical moment!

Making the most of ‘lightbulb’ moments “When I run after what I think I want, my days are a furnace of stress and anxiety; if I sit in my own place of patience, what I need flows to me, and without pain,” Rumi. I love this quote. It reminds me of those bizarre, unplanned moments when I find myself in full creativity mode or when the answer to a tricky problem suddenly springs into my mind. It might seem that there is no rhyme or reason to these moments because I can’t conjure them up at the drop of a hat. If I could, I would be making magic most of the day and probably earning millions! I’ve begun to recognise patterns as to when my creative mind is at its best. For me, it can be when I’ve woken in the early hours of the morning or bizarrely when I’m

in the shower. I keep a notepad and pen in my bedside drawer so that I can jot down my ideas as they come to me in the darkest hours. I’ve even managed to master the art of doing this without needing to put a light on! I have tried going back to sleep and recalling my inspirational thoughts in the morning, but alas this doesn’t work for me, because the creative flow has evaporated by the time the alarm goes off. Therefore, I have learnt to seize the moment. With regards to the shower, I will suddenly find I have the answer to a tricky problem that’s been vexing me for some time. It’s literally as if a lightbulb has been switched on. The only problem I have then is remembering the solution for long enough so that I can write it down when I get out.

Research shows that we are more likely to have creative epiphanies whilst doing something monotonous (in other words, those things that don’t require much thought), as it allows our minds to wander. This monotony relaxes your prefrontal cortex (the brain’s command centre for decisions and behaviour) and clears neural pathways that connect different parts of your brain. This in turn can make new creative connections. Ideas that we have in the workplace are often harder to come by as we tend to be more focused and close-minded, which can place us in creative ruts. But when taking a shower we are typically more relaxed, comfortable, alone and distracted from everyday stresses, which allows our

brain to defocus and roam free. Where do you have your lightbulb moments? Do you find that inspiration flows when your mind is relaxed? Perhaps we should all seek silence, solitude and a clear mind without pressure or noise, to allow our creativity and inspiration to flow?

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

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Gardening...

...with botanist Dr Dave Aplin

POND LIFE: A liner of some kind is essential

Pictures: DAVE APLIN

Develop a passion for ‘pond-peering’ One of my favourite places to unwind is peering over the edge of our pond to observe what is happening... there is always something new to fascinate. Water is a vital element for humans and wildlife, so having some in the garden can be rewarding on many fronts. When our decade-old pond liner sprung a leak, I re-dug the pond, increasing its size before replacing the liner. Within weeks newts and pond skaters, absent before, colonised these waters. Key to creating a wildlife haven is to avoid the temptation to add fish, because they predate on most aquatic insect larvae. In a fish-free pond, animal visitors both big and small will find their way drawn by primitive instincts.

The plants will take much longer and require your assistance. When digging a new pond, it is important to provide variation in depth. This provides different habitats increasing the diversity of plants and animals living in the pond. Ideally, the deepest spot should be at least 46cm (18 inches) with a range of shallow, underwater shelves at varying depths. The pond should include a gradual slope to one edge, allowing larger animals that fall in an opportunity to clamber out, because there is a limit to how long a hedgehog can perform breaststroke. After excavating the pond, ensure the sides are level. Place a board with a spiritlevel across the pond and

raise or lower the sides accordingly. Then, cover the area with soft sand, old carpets or similar, to prevent sharp stones puncturing the pond liner from the weight of water. Pond liners come in various qualities, materials and thicknesses, with prices that match. I tend to opt for a ‘middleof-the-range’ sheet. Sizing the liner is important to get right, and there are various calculators on the internet to guide you. Place the liner over the area (above the sand or old carpet) and add water. Practically, tap water is used to fill ponds, then left to stand for a few days to allow the chlorine to dissipate. As it fills, gently fold creases neatly as levels rise.

Once full, trim generously around the edges, cut a vertical slot into the soil around the pond’s edge then push the cut end of the liner into it to hold. If a lawn surrounds part or all of the pond, lay turf so that it just dips into the water. This will create a naturallooking edge to the pond in next to no time. Finally, place a layer of subsoil at the bottom of the pond. Subsoil has less nutrients than topsoil and therefore, less likely to turn your water green. The plants will grow into this layer, while insect larvae seek shelter there. Finally, the pond is ready to plant, a subject we will continue next time. n soilvalues.com

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Home & Garden

Council crackdown on empty homes By Faith Eckersall

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A new council crackdown is designed to bring long-term empty houses or flats in Dorset or the western New Forest back into use. Dorset Council is currently pursuing 80 cases against the owners of empty properties and won’t hesitate to look at more. Apart from the waste of a potential home (there are more than 6,000 people on Dorset’s waiting list) the properties can spark anti-social behaviour, attract fly-tippers and even cause pest infestations. Now a series of Government rule changes have meant that not only are councils incentivised to bring empty properties back into use, it’s a whole lot easier, too. “Where empty homeowners

don’t want to work with us, we won’t shy away from taking action,” a spokesman said. And they’ve been as good as their word. From April 2021, houses empty for 10 years or more have been slapped with a 400 per cent Council Tax increase. Properties left empty for two years or more attract 200 per cent of the normal band levy. The council has also warned that enforcement action will be taken if an empty home is affecting the local community. Meanwhile, New Forest District Council has announced it ‘will not hesitate’ to use new powers to crack down on empty housing in its area and earlier this month voted in tough new policies. To report a long-term empty home, visit dorsetcouncil.gov. uk/housing/empty-properties.

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Home & Garden Jo Green is a former allotmenteer, forager, amateur herbalist, pickler and jam maker who squeezed her allotment greenery into her tiny garden March and April have historically been the busy months in most people’s gardening calendar for planting seeds. If you are anything like me a planting fever comes upon you towards the end of February and you dig out all the seeds you have bought or saved from last year. Not having a greenhouse sometimes our house becomes comandeered by seed trays, and the odd pot or two finds its way into the shower or even in the boot of the car if I am really running out of space! This flurry of activity and lack of space often ends in a lot of frustration and confusion as I just save the seedlings that are thriving

Planting September seeds

and focus on them. In other words, when it comes to seeds, (to throw in a few cliches), I have bitten off more than I can chew and my eyes are bigger than my belly! Most of my family think – as you will probably agree – that seedlings in pots in the shower (even when not in use) is taking things a bit far!

RealiSing that many seeds can be planted in September has been a ‘game changer’ for me. Understanding that many plants even do better when planted in late summer/early winter is very exciting and, for me, stops that bur-out of energy in the early spring. Seeds which can be planted in September include flowers

like California Poppies, Love in the Mist, Delphiniums and Ammi Majus to name but a few. For vegetables, broad beans and peas, spinach and garlic spring to mind. This September I am trying my hand at growing Babbingtons leek seeds/bulbs which are pictured above with pears and figs from our garden.

County’s waste service feels the strain By Faith Eckersill

newsdesk@stourandavon.net

The national HGV driver shortage, housing costs and people working from and staying home are the reasons why Dorset Council’s waste collection service is ‘feeling the strain’. The council cited a number of reasons for the interruption to garden waste and other collections and admitted it has met with local MPs to discuss the issue. A spokesman said: “In Dorset, some crews are regularly having to work overtime and often at weekends, which is not sustainable. “These pressures also come on the back of a year of increased household waste amounts as more people stay and work from home.” The council said that driver

recruitment in Dorset ‘has always been challenging’ due to high local housing costs, but the current widescale staff shortages across all depots were ‘unprecedented’. There are multiple vacancies for drivers and loaders across the council’s waste services team and it has already suspended or delayed some garden waste collections. However, it admitted it was now emptying some and new bin deliveries were delayed. The council asks residents to report a missed collection, even if their whole street is affected so they can inform residents on what to do next. People are asked to put out their bins by 6am on collection day because rounds are being carried out differently – and not to dump litter beside overflowing bins.

PRAISE: Hard-working staff

Portfolio Holder for Customer and Community Services, Cllr Jill Haynes, said: “Emptying the bins for almost 380,000 residents will obviously present many challenges, and we are proud to provide one of the best kerbside collection services in the country under normal circumstances.” She thanked Dorset residents for their patience and praised the county’s ‘hard-working waste services crews and admin staff’.

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EDUCATION “The content of a book holds the power of education and it is with this power that we can shape our future and change lives.” Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Here in beautiful Dorset we are blessed with a wonderful standard of living and benefit from services and facilities most of which are well above the national standard. That includes learning, where we are fortunate to enjoy more than our fair share of outstanding schools and colleges. If you are looking for a quality education for your loved ones, have a look through this special nine-page section of the New Stour & Avon magazine which highlights some of the best that’s on offer...

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APPLY FOR OUR SIXTH FORM 2022 Poole Grammar School is a unique environment: the pupils who study here, their teachers, the support staff; the richness of the academic, cultural, sporting and extracurricular opportunities offered. Our students consistently achieve very highly at A Level, including more than 70% of all grades at A* - B in the last 3 years. We have extensive links with Parkstone (Girls) Grammar School and a record of high progression rates to Oxbridge, Medical Schools and Russell Group Universities. Head over to our website for further information and a virtual tour of the school. Poole Grammar School, Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU Tel: (01202) 692132 pgsoffice@poolegrammar.com www.poolegram mar.com

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You can rely on us to guide your daughter through her learning journey and exams; we will provide a consistent, top quality education after lockdown disruptions.

THINK BIG Our unique STEAM curriculum for the future is taught from age 3 and includes; Coding | Design Thinking | Project Management | Digital Design Ethics | Material Science

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t Junior pupils are literally immersed in the Titanic

‘Keep calm and forge ahead’ F

or many, the motto during They have realised that the pandemic has been adversity does not prevent ‘keep calm and carry on.’ At creativity and progress. In Talbot Heath our motto has fact, quite the opposite is the been ‘keep calm and forge case. ahead.’ They can now perform live The fact that the school on stage or create and edit has superb digital provision a virtual performance, they (with every pupil being can present live on zoom, provided with an iPad from sharing documents with ease Reception onwards as part of and confidence, they can their learning model in tools), 3D or place combined themselves “This generation with our in virtual of TH pupils will extensive worlds of step into our brave preparations dinosaurs, new world with prerainforests lockdown, and oceans. skills, knowledge meant that This and confidence we switched generation seamlessly of TH pupils into full will step remote provision for every into our brave new world pupil aged 3-18. with skills, knowledge and Our pupils had the confidence, keen to embrace knowledge, resilience and the future and all the independence to stay on top challenges it might bring. of all their learning, following During the pandemic we a full timetable each day, have developed a partnership including all practical and with CGApprentice, experts creative subjects. in game design, computer

animation and 3D sculpting, established a cricket partnership with Winton Cricket Club, devised a new design module for our pupils to learn how to design and build sustainable housing projects on CAD and BIM, digitised our school archive to use as a wonderful teaching resource, written a whole school outdoor learning curriculum and devised interactive lessons

that incorporate virtual reality in History, Geography, Maths, Ethics and Music. All of this has been done while managing the many challenges of Covid-19, which is a testament to our determination to do far more than carry on. Our school was founded to be pioneering and progressive and we look forward to blazing a trail into the future.

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All School

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Meet the Head and Head of Prep Tour our wonderful grounds and facilities

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Clayesmore Celebrates 125 Years

t Main House, Clayesmore t Head Jo Thomson (inset) t The cake (right)

layesmore seized the opportunity to celebrate several milestones for the school on Saturday 11 September. Saturday provided that opportunity, at last, to have pupils, parents, Old Clayesmorians, governors and staff together to celebrate the school’s 125th anniversary as one community. It was

also the perfect opportunity to toast the launch of ‘LEX’, a bold and ambitious weekend programme for all Clayesmore pupils, aged from 10-18yrs, which reflects the embodiment of the founder, Lex Devine’s guiding principle of an ‘all round education’. Clayesmore has replaced academic

lessons on a Saturday with LEX; a supercharged programme of weekend trips, experiences and events, all designed to enable pupils to seize new opportunities, develop new skills and provide them with memories and mastery to draw upon throughout their lives.

LEX Takes Flight T

he last year has been a year of change for us all, and a year of reflection on how we live our lives, run our businesses and teach our children. Every challenge in life brings opportunity, and Clayesmore has boldly taken this moment to evaluate the needs of young people and the skills that will equip them positively to thrive in this new world. The senior leadership teams at Clayesmore Prep and Clayesmore Senior School surmised the need for more hands-on experience, practical and theoretical learning with emotional and physical wellbeing, adventure and achievement. With that, LEX was born. ‘It has become abundantly clear that alongside a strong core academic curriculum, young people need more than ever to be challenged and their horizons widened through the opportunity to participate in experiences, trips and courses which will enhance their resilience, knowledge, interests and aptitudes. This includes developing an appreciation and a

passion for the environment with all the opportunities for physical fitness, exhilaration, adventure and sheer good fun that includes!’ Jo Thomson, Head of Clayesmore LEX Pillars, remaining true to the learnings of lockdown: The Great Outdoors Arts, Creativity & Culture Enterprise & Employability Academic Extension Service & Leadership Pupils from Prep to Sixth Form will select the pursuits they wish to participate in. They will sometimes be single taster sessions, 3-4 consecutive sessions or even longer. Pupils really ‘own’ the experience they wish to have and can pick and choose until they find something that really unearths their passion. The options are endless; from cipher challenges to fashion design, kitesurfing, bushcraft and filmmaking; to country pursuits, horse riding and exploring

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t The sky’s the limit! the Jurassic Coast. What an array of possibilities! LEX is a landmark moment for the school, its pupils and parents, and is set to frame the next phase of Clayesmore’s remarkable history. Here’s to the next 125 years!

To find out more about LEX, visit clayesmore.com/lex or attend the All School Open Morning on 25 September clayesmore.com/open-days V

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Home to Growth and Learning

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t Cream of the crop , learning to grow

Learning to be kind and aim high friendliness and empathy to Welcome to Dumpton permeate every classroom eople often remark that there is something special and corridor of the school. The atmosphere is nurturing about Dumpton. It is a and inclusive, and pupils, wonderful place for a child staff and parents share strong to be. relationships as a result. We are well known for Dumpton is more than just our fantastic facilities and beautiful rural site. However, a school: it is a home away from home. it is brilliant human beings - not just brilliant facilities Aim High – that are at the heart of any Our quiet sense of aspiration successful school. and ambition is illustrated The success of this school by our school lies in the motto: ‘you strength of “Dumpton is more can because our values than a school: it’s you think you and ethos, can’. Inspiring something a home away from self-belief is we sum home. key. Inside the up for our classroom, pupils in this means a four words: commitment to small class ‘Be Kind’, and ‘Aim High’. sizes, high-quality teaching, and academic success for Be Kind all. It means helping every Kindness could not be more important to us at Dumpton. child realise that with hard Our main school rule is ‘treat work, practice, determination and resilience, anything others as you would like to is possible. Outside the be treated’, and we aim for

classroom, this means a broad range of experiences that not only provide huge enjoyment but, crucially, help children further develop their character: an outstanding sports’ programme, a broad range of performing arts opportunities, outdoor learning through our forest school and the famous Dumpton allotments, a diverse range of clubs and co-curricular activities, and some pretty adventurous and exciting residential trips. It is of course the outcomes that matter most. Our track record of ensuring successful

transfer to the finest Senior Schools – and over 100 scholarships in the last four years alone – suggests we are getting something right too. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make so please come and see our wonderful facilities, meet our superb pupils and staff, and, most importantly, experience for yourself the sense of community and aspiration that makes Dumpton such a special place. We can promise you the warmest of welcomes. VII

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Setting high standards, all-round

turminster Newton High School is a small school that sets high standards for academic and personal achievement and values the effort, contribution and progress of every student. The benefits of a small school are that staff know students very well and are able to help

them succeed in all areas on a personal and individual level. We have high expectations of behaviour, uniform and courtesy and place high value on the effort students apply to all areas whether they be academic, sporting, social or extra curricular. Sturminster Newton High

School believes in education for all students. The school’s in the broadest sense, aim is to ensure students supporting students to are happy, safe and secure achieve in and develop all areas and the range of “We have high challenging knowledge, expectations of them to be skills and the best they qualities to be behaviour, uniform can be. The successful in and courtesy... school offers whatever path a full and they choose. wide ranging The students curriculum, including A are by far the school’s best level and also runs a broad ambassadors and they would enrichment programme of encourage all visitors to extra curricular activities speak with them about the school, their experiences and their aspirations. If you are unable to attend the Open Evening but would like to visit the school during a school day please contact the office, office@mysnhs. net the students and staff will be delighted to show you around and answer any of your questions.

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If you would like to see the school, other than during the open evening, we have appointments available. Please contact the school office for an appointment.

We look forward to meeting you. Sturminster Newton High School, Bath Rd, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DT Tel: 01258 472642 Email: office@mysnhs.net www.mysnhs.net VIII

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Open Events for Parents AUTUMN 2021 School Allenbourn Middle School Colehill First School Emmanuel CE Middle School Hayeswood First School Hillside First School Lockyer’s Middle School Merley First School

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Farming & Environment

A Day at the Farm...

with Tiffany Fleming

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’. As summer reluctantly gives way to autumn – the season of ‘mists and mellow fruitfulness’ as Keats so famously put it – it is fascinating to watch the transition in the produce at the farm. Mother Nature clearly chose the ingredients required for hearty soups and stews to combat the cooler nights. Squashes and swedes, leeks, and potatoes. There is something distinctly magical about this time of year. It takes me back to my childhood and of long days helping with the hay baling and watching the sun set from the top of a gently swaying trailer, ducking the branches (and the powerlines) as we slowly made our way back to the farm with the heat of the day still warm on our skin.

ALL THE FUN OF THE FARM: A peregrine pays a visit, face-painting for all, a lovely day to sit out, miniature ponies and Mollie hugs her coconut! Main pic: TIFFANY FLEMING

That’s truly how I remember it; there were no rainy days or long-drawn-out hours of boredom (well, obviously there were, I just don’t recall them!). Harvest led to Harvest Festival, great piles of produce and tiny tots struggling into school under the weight of bags of tins and rice.

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The nights grew shorter and chillier and we had Hallowe’en to look forward to, with its pumpkin lanterns and reassuringly scary witches, then Bonfire night full of steaming foilwrapped potatoes and toffee coated apples. So, my excitement at the announcement of the High Mead Harvest Fayre may have appeared a little overenthusiastic and disproportional to the actuality of the event itself, but I felt I was being given the opportunity to relive those simple times, if only for a day. A day filled with lucky dips, straw mountains, ‘splat-the-

rat’ and face painting fuelled by beer and burgers – my absolute heaven. It appears I’m not the only one that hankers after these bygone pleasures. The event sparked the most amazing support. It is a constant surprise to me how kind and generous our local community is and thank goodness they are, as days like this don’t just happen, they take hours of careful planning and lots and lots of lovely, willing volunteers. The opportunity to celebrate after many long hours of harvesting and hard work is not lost on the Co-Farmers either. They have been busy picking, planting, and painting.

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With so many jobs to be done around the farm it is all hands to the pump and quite often our volunteers and Co-Farmers find themselves undertaking tasks they have never done before. But, like any working farm, when a job needs doing, you just have to get on with it, because, as sure as eggs is eggs the moment you finish one pressing job there will be another urgent task ready to take its place!

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Arts & Entertainment

4,500 kids in reading challenge A record 784 new members, and more than 4,500 children signed up for Dorset Libraries’ Wild World Heroes summer reading challenge this year, the service has revealed. The six-year-old age group earned the most certificates and medals by reading all six books for the challenge and there was also the return of live, in-person events in libraries. From recycled sculptures with community artist Peter Margerum, getting up close to snakes and spiders with Zoolab, or library stories and crafts, there have been more than 50 live events in Dorset Libraries over the summer.

Beware supervillains, 007 is back on the big screen with the film we’ve all been waiting for and the Regent Centre in Christchurch has announced its screening dates. No Time To Die, with Daniel Craig as Bond, sees the special agent having left active service and attempting to enjoy a chilled-out life in Jamaica. His peace is naturally shortlived though, when his old friend, Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for assitance with a mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist. This is Bond, so, of course the endeavour turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, taking 007 on the trail of a mysterious villain, but of course, armed with some very dangerous new technology. The 25th film in the eternally-popular Bond series, it will be showing at

No time to waste... book up for Bond the Regent on selected dates from Friday, October 15 to Thursday, October 28, including a subtitled screening on Sunday,

October 24 at 7.30pm. To book your tickets visit regentcentre.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01202 499199.

In accordance with the Government’s advice to businesses, we would encourage customers to continue to wear a face covering to reduce the risk both to themselves and to others and respectfully request that customers continue to use the hand sanitisers provided, and to check in using the NHS COVID-19 app.

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All aboard for visit to a historic station Wimborne Railway Society is a guest of the Museum of East Dorset from today, Friday, September 24 to Monday, September 27. The society’s model railway exhibition is included within museum admission charges. A society spokesman writes: On June 1, 1847, the Southampton and Dorchester Railway opened its line through Wimborne. For a number of years Wimborne was the busiest station in Dorset. Subsequently, the Southampton and Dorchester became part of the LSWR and later the Southern Railway. After nationalisation in 1948 the railway became part of Southern region of British Railways. The line through Wimborne finally closed in 1974 and now only a few traces of the line remain in the area. Hopefully, our model provides some tangible

WIMBORNE STATION

Picture: TREVOR JONES, HORNBY MAGAZINE

connection with the time when Wimborne was part of the national rail network and an important part of Wimborne’s recent history. The model represents Wimborne from just east of the low narrow bridge at Leigh Road to just west of the Stour viaduct, adjacent to Poole Road, and just short of Lady Wimborne’s Bridge. The station area is to scale but

the curves at each end are considerably greater than they would have been in real life. Inevitably there are gaps in our knowledge but all the major items on the model are built as accurately as possible, although some of the buildings are slightly out of position in relation to each other due to the constraints of the baseboards. We run trains suitable for the

A pressing reason to visit centre

line from mid-1950s to the end of passenger services in 1964, using two forms of running gear. One uses all four operating positions so there is lots of movement and the other is a replication of the actual timetable from the late 50s. The model has featured in both the Railway Modeller and the Hornby Magazine and will appear at the Great Electric Train Show to be held at Milton Keynes in October. Wimborne Railway Society meets every Tuesday and Thursday at the United Reform Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Wimborne. The Thursday meeting has a varied programme of talks/ activities interspersed with club nights where members can use the test track and talk ‘railways’. Tuesday is usually a work session on the layouts.

Fancy a load of laughter? n Hetty Austin

FRUITY: The Roman fruit press and an artisan at work

by Faith Eckersall Cranborne’s Ancient Technology Centre is holding its Historic Apple Day this weekend, September 25 and 26. Visitors are invited to bring along their own apples, plus a container for the juice, to press in a Roman fruit press

and have a go at different historical crafts or watch professional demonstrations. There will be falconry displays, artisan stalls, home-made cakes and the chance to meet re-enactors

and living historians from the Ancient Wessex Network and the Saxon Forager. Opening times are from 10am-4pm and entry is £10 for adults, £5 for children and Under-fours free.

Fancy a laugh? Well, the brand new Comedy Kerfuffle nights planned for Forest Arts in the New Forest might be just the thing. The series kicks off in October and will see appearances by Suzy Bennett, Duncan Adam, Hetty Austin, Sunjai Arif and host, Andrew White, followed by yet more acts. Visit forest-arts.co.uk/ comedy for details.

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Teddy charity festival ready to rock again By Lorraine Gibson

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Ready, Teddy go! After being forced to postpone due to covid, Teddy Rocks, Blandford’s bighearted charity rock festival is coming back and it promises to be bigger, better and louder than ever. Tom Newton, organiser of the hugely-popular children’s cancer fundraiser event, was inspired by his younger brother, Ted who died of Ewings Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, at just 10 years old. Tom admits that the pandemic hit the charity hard. He said: “It’s been really painful, but we are so excited to announce that we’re coming back and with the

full line-up already confirmed. “It’s great because we have most of the line-up that was planned for this year, including The Fratellis. “But we’ll also be announcing some real

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surprises and confirming the name of our first major international headline act.” Who the act is has been hush-hush up to now, but he can confirm that they’re from America and that all is set to be revealed in an

official announcement today. As well as organising music festivals, Tom plays in a band, performs at big-name festivals himself and is a full-time firefighter. Teddy Rocks is one of the major dates in the Teddy20’s events calendar. The charity was founded by Tom’s parents, Kim and Owen, as they tried to come to terms with losing their beloved son, Ted, by raising money to help other children and families cope with similar, traumatic situations. Teddy Rocks tickets are now on sale for April 29, 30 and May 1, 2022 and if you want to know the name of that big Saturday night headline act visit teddyrocks.co.uk For more information, visit teddy20.org

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Head along to the popular Fordingbridge Friends of Cancer Research UK Autumn Fair at Damerham Village Hall where you will find a mix of old favourites and new additions to the regular stallholders. They offer a variety of quality goods including fashionable clothing and accessories, food, jewellery, cards and much, much more – the ideal outing to purchase your Christmas gifts whilst supporting a great cause. The raffle prizes this year include use of a beach hut for a day, sailing, power boating

from the Hamble, fishing at Breamore Mill, cardio tennis and more. Get ahead with your Christmas shopping, support this fantastic cause, and meet up with friends over coffee and cake. Current covid rules will apply. The fair takes place on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 9am to 1pm at Damerham Village Hall, SP6 3HD. Entry is by donation and for more details contact: crukfordingbridgefriends@ yahoo.com or via their Facebook page.

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Exhibition to touch a nerve Optic Nerve is an art exhibition at the Gallery Upstairs showcasing the work of four contrasting artists. Pam Marshall, Rob Adams, Sally Holland and Heather MacGregor will be exhibiting their work at the gallery, above the Tea Rooms at Upton Country Park, until September 27. Opening times are 10am4pm. Pictured right is Stair Hole by Rob Adams, oil, 50cm x 40cm the galleryupstairs.org.uk.

Twinners enjoy a tea party

Book up for virtual talks As Black History Month approaches Dorset Libraries is hosting two virtual events. On October 6, there will be a virtual talk with Weymouth man, John Stockley. Of mixed heritage – his father was a Black American GI – John will be sharing the early years of his life journey from 7-8pm. On November 3, poet and writer Louisa Adjoa Parker will be sharing her life story and what she has discovered about Dorset’s Black history. Visit: eventbrite.co.uk/e/anevening-with-john-stockley-tic kets-170132209017 or eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploringstories-of-dorsets-black-histor y-with-louisa-adjoa-parkertickets-170275862689? aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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Members of Fordingbridge Twinning have enjoyed a tea party, their first social gathering for a long time. At this event, Helen Tague made her appearance as the new president. She has been involved in Fordingbridge Twinning since its beginning and has visited Vimoutiers, Fordingbridge’s twin town, on numerous occasions. And for the first time for a couple of years, Vimoutiers will be running its annual Apple Fair, to take place in October. Once again, Fordingbridge Twinning will be represented and it will afford the opportunity to plan the 40th anniversary celebrations in Vimoutiers next July. Members of the association, along with Fordingbridge

Rotary and the Hyde Band, should be a great weekend. The draft programme includes sessions with local secondary school students, looking at reducing food waste, a guided nature walk and a visit to a local stud. All are welcome from July 1 to 4, 2022. Other events being planned include the annual musical soiree in the Town Hall, with local band Blue Tides on Saturday, October 30, (always a sell-out) and the annual Murder Mystery evening on Saturday evening, March 12, 2022, in St Mary’s Hall. All are invited to join Fordingbridge Twinning. For further details, contact Derek Ayling on 01425 650770, or at hippotrain@btinternet.com

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Simon’s set for stand-up With his first stand-up tour since the release of internationally-acclaimed feature film Benjamin and the Netflix Special Set Free, comedian and actor Simon Amstell brings Spirit Hole to Poole. The show bills itself as a ‘blissful, spiritual, sensational exploration of love, sex, shame, mushrooms and more’. It will take up where Amstell – writer and star of the BBC TV hit Grandma’s House – left off from his last tour and will cover his midlife, with riffs on time spent in New York City and social embarrassment. The show’s opening act will be fellow stand-up comedian Leo Reich. Spirit Hole takes place at the Lighthouse, Poole, on Wednesday, October 13, Visit: lighthousepoole.co.uk.

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IN TUNE: Bournemouth Concert Brass

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Get out the flags and pull on your hats, Bournemouth Concert Brass will be performing their traditional autumn concert at the Regent in Christchurch with a rousing presentation of Last Night Of The Proms, this Sunday. Prepare to sway and croon along to all the best-loved Albert Hall classics such as

Jerusalem, Pomp and Circumstance No 1, Fantasia and a selection of British sea songs, including Rule Britannia and other original pieces, all in true Sir Henry Wood style. The 27-strong Bournemouth Concert Brass has a long and distinguished history dating back to its formation at the turn of the last century, and today it is one of the country’s top bands with many prestigious accolades

tucked under its gold braiding. Under the direction of their resident Conductor, Bill Willis, who has been with them since 1993 and has written many arrangements especially for them, it is bound to be a satisfyingly stirring occasion. Sunday, September 26, 7.30pm. Tickets are £11 from regentcentre.co.uk or the box office on 01202 499199.

An evening of high drama at Hale Park

A spectacular sell-out Elizabethan Evening Picnic was enjoyed by more than 100 people at Hale Park, with more than £1,500 in funds raised towards the upkeep

of Avon Valley Churches Hale and Woodgreen Churches. Guests were serenaded by Renaissance recorders, lute, tambour, pipe players and madrigals and also

enjoyed a mock trial with interactive elements of Christopher Marlowe’s famous play Dr Faustus. Organiser Lynda Warne and all involved were congratulated on success

of the event and special thanks were given to Sloan Hickman for the use of the picturesque Hale Park grounds and to Dr Paul Borrelli and his team of talented performers.

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Show off depth of your river knowledge So, you think you know Wimborne? The crypticallydevilish clues set by Wimborne Community Theatre for its town trail tomorrow, Saturday, September 25, may make you think again. This year’s trail, which is outdoors, has been devised by Tracie and John BillingtonBeardsley with easy social distancing in mind and they promise some pretty tricky hints on what to do and where to go. It will take you on an exploration of part of the River Stour that’s the focus of their next production. It is suitable for wheelchair

users, runs from 2-3pm, with staggered start-times, and should take about two hours to complete. Set off from the Riverside Park Industrial Estate where there’s parking, then just take a left off Station Road (one-way system), then first right to find the welcome table. Anyone can join and you can go as a team or on your own. It costs £6 per adult (accompanied children free), including a raffle ticket for a hamper of goodies. This is a fundraiser for the WCT’s River project. For more information visit: wimborne communitytheatre.co.uk.

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Theatre events set to go with the flow By Faith Eckersill

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The River Allen will be front and centre of a series of new performances by Wimborne Community Theatre (WCT) at the town’s Green Festival next month. WCT is presenting a week of events on a river theme at Walford Mill, from October 16 to 24, in celebration of the River Allen, one of Europe’s purest wild chalk rivers. The events will culminate with a short live performance event, Timeless Stream, set on the riverbank at Walford Mill on the evenings of October, 21, 22 and 23 at 6pm. Director Tony Horitz said: “The performance is our attempt to celebrate the beauty and diversity of creatures and organisms living on and in the river, and how interconnected we all are.” A family Creative Willow Workshop will take place on Saturday, October 16, led by artists Heidi Steller and Clare Small. Participants will make structures inspired by river

WATERY AT WALFORD: A painting by Clare Small and an immersed foot

stories and creatures, to float on the River Allen as part of Timeless Stream performance. The workshops are suitable for adults, young people and families (under-12s to be accompanied). Inside Walford Mill each day, you can experience Undercurrents, a multimedia installation of sounds, stories, poems and memories about the river by Allenbourn School students and local people. The work will be collaged into a visual and sonic installation by sound artists, Adrian Newton, Lynn Davy, Arthur Newton and David Roger. Also, two new short films will

be premiered during the day: The Poet Fish Of The River Allen, a short animation by Hannah and Clare Small, and a new music video, Relaxing By The River, written and sung by Millstream Theatre, a group of actors with learning disabilities. There will also be a chance to see Hugh Miles’s documentary about the River Allen, partly filmed under water. On the river bank outside, you could try Sound Fishing, with interactive demonstrations by Adrian Newton, who will share his ‘Sound Fishing’ recordings of the interior sound world of the River Stour, captured with a pair of

hydrophones suspended from fishing rods. A new Sound Walk by Adrian Newton will become available to access on October 16. Through this you’re invited to take a leisurely walk along the river from Walford Bridge, listening to sounds made by creatures living in the River Allen. The Sound Walk is accessed using your phone Jeff Hart, WCT chair said: “This is the 30th year of Wimborne Community Theatre mounting sitespecific plays in East Dorset and particularly Wimborne. “This latest venture is a twoparter, with the first part this October proving it is a cornucopia of activity – make sure you come!” Tickets for the Willow Workshop and Timeless Stream events from Museum of East Dorset & Information Centre, 29 High Street, Wimborne, 01202 886116. Full information is available on Wimborne Community Theatre’s website: wimborne communitytheatre.co.uk

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application imaginable. Sectors range from building and construction, industrial, automotive and chemical processing to food, beverage and life sciences/ pharmaceutical. The only sector not served is the aerospace industry. “Seals may be a low cost and small part of a product but they are absolutely critical,” said Tim. From its origins in the family garage of Tim’s parents in London 49 years ago, Superior Seals has grown to an annual turnover of £40million. It now employs 192 people across five sites – four in Ferndown covering 100,000sq ft and one in Woolsbridge. Seventy per cent of its products are exported. It’s a far cry from 1976 when Tim, now 64, first joined the business. He said: “We had 18 employees and if we made £20,000 a month we thought it was good. “I still remember to this day arriving by train, standing on Bournemouth’s East Cliff and just going ‘wow’. “Dorset is an absolutely beautiful place to live and work and we are very fortunate.” Despite intensive competition from across the globe,

Superior Seals has continued to go from success to success. Tim said: “We’ve always invested very heavily in productivity, equipment and automation. “We’ve also invested heavily in material science with our own team of chemists developing materials. “As a family-run company, we can take a longer-term view.” Tim’s son, David, 39, joined Superior Seals 14 years ago and is now on the Board as Operations Director. Another son, Alister, 34, works in logistics. In 2009, Superior recognised the need to address an aging workforce and increasing skills shortage in engineering and material science. It took a proactive decision to invest in a £1million in-house training academy and engineering workshop. The company-run Superior Academy – headed by Katie Bodman – was officially opened by HRH The Duke of Kent in 2012. It offers apprenticeships to students from as young as 16 through to graduates. The far-sighted decision has paid dividends,

future-proofing the business and ensuring a constant pipeline of future leaders and highly skilled engineers. Careers fairs play a key role in bringing the work of Superior – and its apprenticeship programme – to the notice of young people. This week saw the first faceto-face event in more than 18 months with a presentation at Highcliffe School. “We’ve missed them and it’s good to have them back,” said Tim. In 2016 Tim received the MBE for services to apprenticeships and charity. An ambassador of Julia’s House children’s hospice he’s proud of Superior’s commitment to charitable causes. Last year it contributed £70,000 to good causes and, in normal times, staff take part in all types of fundraising activities. Tim said: “I’m immensely proud of our business and the people who work within it. “We see ourselves continuing to grow our markets, both here in the UK and overseas. “I’m very confident about the future.” CONFIDENT: Tim Brown

Sarah and Shannon on awards shortlist Peter Harding Wealth Management, with offices in Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Canford Cliffs, has two of its advisers shortlisted for this year’s highly-acclaimed Women in Financial Advice awards. Sarah Pike and Shannon White are among a select group of people to reach the 2021 finals run by Professional Adviser magazine.

SELECT: Sarah and Shannon

Sarah, who is a highly experienced and successful Chartered Financial Planner, is a finalist in the ‘Financial Adviser of the Year – South West Region’ category and Shannon, who is a young and

dynamic adviser, is a finalist under the ‘Rising Star’ category. The finals will take place on October 7, in London. The purpose of the awards is not about whether a particular gender is more suited to a career or role in financial services – they are about celebrating and recognising the achievements of women in a sector where they continue to be under-represented.

In highlighting the achievements of women already in financial advice or the wider financial services world, as well as recognising individuals of either gender who help to maximise the potential of women or are striving to bring about a more appropriate gender balance, the Women In Financial Advice Awards strives to inspire more women to work in this sector.

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Felicity aboard as Lewis-Manning patron Felicity Irwin has joined Lewis-Manning Hospice Care. Felicity has an outstanding reputation and breadth of experience in both business and fundraising. She is a Deputy Lieutenant, a former chairman of Care South and is also a highly-esteemed fundraiser, having raised millions of pounds for a wide range of charitable causes over the years. Welcoming Felicity, CEO Clare Gallie said: “It is a great honour to have Felicity’s support and commitment, we are really looking forward to working with her over the coming months.” Felicity said: “I am delighted to be on board as Patron at Lewis-Manning. “I’ve had a long relationship

JOINING UP: Felicity Irwin, right, with Clare Gallie at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

with the hospice, dating back more than 20 years, when I was instrumental in the fundraising behind the original extension at the

previous site. “As a former chairman of Care South, who are now partnering and working with Lewis Manning in many

different aspects, I am delighted to continue this association as patron and to be wholly involved in the future of the hospice.”

Surveyors complete £5,000 cycle ride During the last week of August, Jack Denning-James and George Whittaker, Rural Surveyors with Symonds & Sampson completed an epic 207-mile, three-day cycle ride visiting all 16 Symonds & Sampson offices across five counties raising funds for charities along the way. The duo came up with the idea during lockdown as a way of celebrating ‘liberation’ whilst at the same time raising funds to support the tremendous work carried out by Mind and Movember. They also chose to support Prostate Cancer UK for the invaluable care they give to men across the country, a cause particularly close to the hearts of George and his family. Incredibly with just the one puncture and one accidental off-road detour, Jack and

WARM WELCOME: Jack Denning-James and George Whittaker during their cycling fundraiser

George stayed on schedule, enjoying a warm welcome (and sustenance) from colleagues at each office. Their total trip took just over

16 hours, covering just over 207 miles and included 3,800 metres of climbing! Jack and George’s fundraising crept up as the

miles clocked by, getting ever closer to their £5,000 target. You can still support them at justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/tourdewessex.

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‘I’m proof you can turn your life around’ by Andrew Diprose For nearly 30 years Alexa Warner’s life was blighted by ill-health. She can trace it back to the age of 14 and developing glandular fever. It progressed to chronic fatigue syndrome (ME) and then a range of other symptoms and illnesses. At the age of 20 she underwent major surgery. It didn’t go as planned and Alexa lost three stone in weight. More health problems, including a prolapsed disc, followed into her 20s and 30s. By the time she reached her 40s, Alexa found herself registered disabled, on crutches for six years and unable to work for a quarter of a century. In Alexa’s own words: “I spent decades stuck in the half-life of chronic pain, illness and its accompanying anxiety and fears. “It disrupted my schooling, stopped me from being able to work and affected my personal relationships.” Then, while studying stress management and psychology, she attended a NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP) evening class. It was to prove a turning point. Alexa, who was later diagnosed with hypermobility spectrum disorder, said: “I found NLP totally removed my fears and anxiety. “By the next month my crutches were gone.

PASSION: Alexa Warner

“For years I had tried different complementary and mainstream therapies. I was fighting against what I had. “I haven’t found a cure but I no longer suffer. As it turns out I have a genetic condition. “As one doctor put it, I was ‘made wrong’. “But how I experienced these conditions was greatly affected by my fear, anxiety and frustration at the pain, symptoms and restriction it brought to mind and, therefore, my life. “When I learnt to let go of the fight and fear in my body, to let go of that fear and anxiety and the projected worst case scenario I was constantly imagining, then the impact of the bits that don’t work so well was greatly reduced.” With her health showing a marked improvement, Alexa,

Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of Citizens Advice in East Dorset and Purbeck will take place on Tuesday 26th October, 2-4pm, at Allendale House, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AS. Due to a restriction on numbers, attendance is by invitation only. To register, please email sue.richards@edpcitizensadvice.org.uk or call 01929 408948, or visit www.edpcitizensadvice.org.uk

now 55, made up for lost years by throwing herself into study. She subsequently qualified in Joint Professional Life Coaching and Counselling and as a Hypnotherapy Practitioner, going on to launch her own life coaching and hypnotherapy business. More courses and qualifications followed including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, youth mindfulness and laughter and sound yoga. And then, in April, Alexa opened the Healthful Mind Clinic in Wimborne. Apart from Alexa, the other members of the multidiscipline team are Debra Stocks, Lorien Holiday, Jill Attree, Michelle Irving, Helen Downs and Tanya Bunting. All are independently employed but have their own specialisms, offering a wide range of emotional health support services. They include breathwork, counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, coaching, hypnobirthing, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, nutrition and workplace wellbeing. Alexa said: “Our aim is to provide a service that supports anyone, whatever their circumstances or personal

challenge, and to create a community hub of information and support.” This month the clinic was named Hypnotherapy Practice of the Year in the Southern Enterprise Awards, hosted by SME News. But not everyone can afford one-to-one therapy, which is why September 24 will see the launch of two communitybased services: Workplace Wellbeing Networking and an Anxiety, Pain and Illness support group. Both take place monthly at Allendale House on the fourth Friday of each month. All profits from the networking go to a nominated local charity for that month. The September networking event will support MyTime Young Carers. The focus is: ‘How to have a good day, whatever situations you are facing.’ Alexa said: “The support group is minimally priced but includes the advice, tips and techniques not just from my clinic team but for a chartered physiotherapist and pain management specialist. “In the coming months we want to grow our connections with charities and associations that serve those with chronic emotional and physical health issues. “This is an area of medicine lacking in resources, funding and, therefore, support.” Alexa has two sons and a grandson, and her own clients range in age from 14 to 80. She added: “This has become my passion and purpose in life. “I’m also proof that you can turn your life around. “I have got my life back, without any pills, potions or surgery, and have more energy, confidence and enjoyment of life than I ever believed possible.” Visit: healthfulmindclinic. co.uk.

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Recruitment DOMESTIC HELPERS URGENTLY NEEDED to join a small vibrant team working with holiday cottage changeovers near Milton Abbas. Variable days/hours available, esp. Mon, Fri & Sats. 01258 880558/ 07789 376588 REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly clinical team. We are an independent, forward thinking, busy first opinion veterinary practice in North Dorset with clinics in Sturminster newton, Shaftesbury and Blandford.This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours a week with 1 in 6 Saturday mornings at our Sturminster Newton Clinic. You will also be required to work on a Bank Holiday morning rota. Part time candidates will be considered. If you would like to be considered for this position, please send a letter of application and CV to Carol Storey, Head Nurse by carol@friarsmoorvets.co.uk. Interviews 30th September. Go to friarsmoorvets.co.uk

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FULL TIME ASSISTANT required for Lloyds pharmacy Shaftesbury. All training given. Please come in for application form. 01747 852086 Johnson Baker & Co Ltd PRODUCTION STAFF required to work as part of a small friendly team for a long established family business in Shaftesbury. This varied work requires attention to detail and includes printing and finishing jewellery packaging. Permanent positions available either part time or full time. Please call 01747 853445 or email sales@ johnsonbaker.co.uk.

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BOYS HILL TOOLS & TREEN URGENT HELP WANTED Online vintage tool business needs all-round assistant. Must be quick on computer and familiar with apple. I am looking to expand into selling at woodworking exhibitions which may include some weekend work and getting hands dirty. danletts51@gmail.com

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

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

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Recruitment FACTORY OPERATIVE for Jigsaw Puzzle Manufacturer at Ashmore. Full training given but lazer cutting experience an advantage. M-F 8.30 to 4.30. Pay negotiable. Tel 01747 812387

YARDSPERSON REQUIRED on family dairy farm. Sturminster Newton area. Flexible days, split shifts. Excellent rate of pay dependent on experience. 07944392177

CLEANER WANTED. Near Charlton Musgrove. 1 day per week. Competitive pay. References required. Please call 07977456667 to apply

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Recruitment DORSET RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL A well-established independent school based in Blandford, seeks a new director from January 2022. Duties involve a mixture of administration and teaching students of all ages. Full details can be found at drms-music.co.uk or by email:drmsblandford@g mail.com . Applications are invited by 8th October.

HOLEBROOKS have a part time position available in our delicatessen. We are looking for a fun, hard- working, organised, out-going person who enjoys working in a busy team, being front of house and also enjoys cooking. If this sounds like you then please email attaching a cv to holebrooks@btconnect.com or apply in writing to Holebrooks Fine Foods, 6 Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AR

TEALS FARM SHOP PERMANENT - FULL TIME & PART -TIME ROLES AVAILABLE If you get a kick from making others’ days, can click through the gears on a busy day, are passionate about Somerset and its producers, and can serve with generosity, we have front and back of house openings in our team. You’ll have the chance to work with great people and brilliant food in an airy inside/outside eating environment. Daytimes only with scope for development. Send your cv to Charlotte by email to:

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PRODUCTION WORKERS & EXPERIENCED & TRAINEE MIG WELDERS WANTED FOR DAY SHIFT, NIGHT SHIFT & PART TIME WORK We have been manufacturing and supplying a wide range of steel tubular products to blue-chip companies in the specialist vehicle and equipment companies since 1972, we are a family business and are proud of our reputation for high quality and service. We have been successful in winning new business and have some exciting growth and development planned.

Looking for a fresh challenge? We now have permanent vacancies for motivated and committed individuals in a range of production roles including Fabrication, Manual and CNC machinists, warehouse and logistics operators. Experience in these job roles will be an advantage but full training will be given. We are looking for experienced MiG & TiG welders, on a wide range of steel tube assemblies. We also welcome applicants who have basic welding skills, perhaps within a hobbyist or educational environment. We will support your training and development. Please visit our website for further details at www.iracroft.co.uk

Day Shift – 4 days on 3 day weekend. We work a 4-day week, Monday 7am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday 7am to 5pm Night shift – 3.5 nights on 3.5 nights off. This is over 4 nights, Monday to Wednesday 6.30pm to 6.30am & Thursday 6.30pm to 10.30pm Our staff state that a 3 day weekend delivers a great work/life balance. Overtime is available and the 4 day week provides the opportunity to work overtime during the working week, leaving their weekend to enjoy!

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FERNDOWN OFFERS OVER £570,000 Modernised detached family home • Four double bedrooms & two reception rooms • One bathroom, one shower room • Landscaped rear garden • Single garage

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Memb No: A101 REMOV ALS & STORAGE

We are a family run business since 1973, providing a service locally, nationally and internationally including a European service for full and part loads.

Local and National Removals Container Storage Packing Service All Full Time Operatives Personal Service Covid advance planning for your removal to keep you secure plus remote survey option

Country House Moves

European Removal

Containerised Storage

Standard House Moves

Small Moves

” all sm too or big too job no ard nd sta t hes hig the at ng ovi “M Branches throughout the UK Broadstone 01202 604177

Bournemouth 01202 762931

Salisbury 01722 322616

Blandford 01258 453898

Shaftesbury 01747 828680

Head Office: 01963 34065 email: enquiries@armishaws.com www.armishaws.com

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TRADITIONAL BUILDING SPECIALISING IN STRUCTURAL WORKS AND FINE FINISHING CONSERVATION AND REPAIR OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS

• Lime Works • Masonry and Cob • 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

Tel: 01747 832386

• Kitchen, Bathroom and Bespoke Fittings

enquiry@stswithun.com www.stswithun.com

PROBLEMS WITH YOUR DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS OR DOORS? Are you experiencing issues with your double glazed windows or doors? If so, call us, Wimborne Windows, today on 01202 081500 to get them rectified as quickly as possible.

Misted Glass Doors or windows won’t Internal Condensation open or won’t latch Broken glazing We specialise in double glazing repairs and we’re equipped to fix both windows and doors, from double glazed units to locks , handles and hinges. Founded in 1986, Wimborne Windows is a family-run business and we always aim to give you the best possible service. We believe you won’t find finer anywhere else.

01202 081500 www.wimbornewindows.co.uk

E: sales@wimbornewindows.co.uk

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