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New Stour & Avon, September 24, 2021
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
Cartoon by Lyndon Wall justsocaricatures.co.uk
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.”
Many thanks for the brilliant article on our group Crocks Alive (just). Could I please share our contact number and website address with your readers? To get in touch with us, please call 07917 400933 or visit crocksalive.com Ian Catley Crocks Alive (just)
