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The busy world of business in the City feels a million miles away from the Dorset countryside. But the two are now heavily linked after the opening of the new South Farm Solar Park. French energy firm Voltalia cut the ribbon on the 49.9MW facility near Spetisbury - the largest in the UK - on Friday, June 16. But the energy generated - enough to power some 15,000 homes - will not be staying in the county. It is being supplied to Guildhall, Tower Bridge, three markets and the Barbican Arts Centre in London - more than 100 miles away.
Voltalia has signed a £40m contract with the City Corporation which runs for 15 years.
South Farm Solar Park was connected to the grid last December and started delivering electricity to the business area, also known as the Square Mile, at the beginning of this year.
Voltalia said South Farm is on of a number of projects it is working on including at North Dairy Farm, near Dorchester and at Hardy’s Vale. However, the schemes have received opposition in some quarters, with residents claiming the solar parks are a blot on the landscape.
Rupert Hardy, chairman of North Dorset CPRE, said the Spetisbury development was ‘desecrating our beautiful landscape’. He added: “At a time of concern over food security, land should be used to provide food for Dorset rather than powering bankers’ offices in the City of London.”
Voltalia said the firm had invested more than £800,000 within 25 miles of the development. “In the current energy crisis, we are very proud to supply clean and cheap electricity to some of London’s most iconic landmarks,” it said.
If your child wants to learn to ride a bike but you don’t have one, Dorset Council may be able to help!
The authority has been gifted 20 bikes for use by primaryage children during Bikeability sessions in the council’s area. Bikeability is a national programme that equips children with the necessary skills, knowledge, and understanding to cycle safely on roads. It also gives confidence for cycling in the future.
Instructors deliver the training at schools and nominated centres on behalf of Dorset Council.
At the end of the course, participants will receive a certificate and badge for the Bikeability Level they have completed.
More details about the scheme and how to obtain a bike as part of it, here: www.dorsetcouncil. gov.uk/bikeability
Need help with your digital device?
Do you have a technical issue you’d like solved?
Want to learn more about online services?
Then a number of digital champions are on hand to help you.
The Dorset Council volunteers hold free face-to-face sessions at Corfe Mullen Library on Mondays, between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
You can book an appointment by going into the library or calling the Digital Hotline on 01305 221048.
You can also call the hotline if you prefer to receive advice over the phone.
If it’s wanting to learn how to use a laptop, tablet or smartphone, or finding out how to use online banking or to book a doctor’s appointment via the internet, no problem is too big or too small.
If you’ve ever watched the Ancestry website’s TV adverts and wished you could learn how to use it to uncover your family history, you might want to get along to Wimborne Library.
They are running free, one-toone Family History sessions with guided research and tips. They are on the first and third Saturday of the month, from 2.15pm to 3.15pm, but booking’s essential as spaces are limited.
For more information call the library on 01202 882770, or email wimbornelibrary@ dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
The new pizza oven at the family-run Avon Country Café in Avon Heath Country Park will be launched on Saturday, July 8, from 12pm-3pm. Visitors are invited to sit back and enjoy some live music as they sample the new lunchtime fare.
The café is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm every day.
Thirty ex-pupils who left Corfe Hills Upper School in 1983 joined together after 40 years in Wimborne on Saturday, writes Anne Oliver. Pupils travelled as far afield as Northern Ireland, Cornwall, London and Stirling as well as many of those who stayed local.
Stories and memories were swapped and shared and names were guessed on entry to the Wimborne Community Centre.
One teacher, Mrs Wazekewski, the pupils’ history teacher, also joined in the fun, finding that one of the pupils followed her into teaching at Corfe Hills.
Mayor Diane March popped along to the event to accompany by Town Crier Chris Brown who gave a specially written shout to the ex-pupils. A video message was received from a pupil in Diego Garcia and others who could not join sent old photos and emails.
Everyone had a great time chatting over tea and cake catching up on the last 40 years, and as it was Wimborne Folk Festival, many continued to party into the evening and one poor pupil volunteered to organise an event at the Festival next year - he has been passed all the contact details! I would like to thank everyone who came along and supported the event.
There has been a hive of activity by Members of Wimborne in Bloom have been busy with the summer planting up of the town.
More than 150 hanging baskets and several window boxes have been put up, with help from the town council groundsmen.
The baskets were provided by Beecroft Nurseries. Dutch Touch planted up nearly 90 planters and a dozen flower towers and they will water these until the end of summer.
Friday, June 23, was an important date in the calendar for the Wimborne Community Garden as it was the day they were privileged to be visited by John Lockwood who came to judge the garden in the South and South East In Bloom Competition.
John was welcomed by Jane Benson, the voluntary manager of the garden and brainchild behind the project. The garden was entered into two categories, It’s Your Neighbourhood’ and ‘Our Community’. John was shown round the garden meeting volunteers who each showed him their different sections. There was the wild flower area, the rows of peas, beans and tomatoes all of which when harvested will be shared with the Wimborne Food Bank, the Community Kitchen and excitingly, Beaucroft’s café. John met students from Beaucroft College who help in the garden.
John said: “I was a wonderful community effort in such a short time and the range of skills brought in by the volunteers was very impressive”.
After the judging Jane said, “Now we have to wait until September to hear what he thought about all he saw!”
The funds raised from the various events organised throughout the year by Wimborne in Bloom fund all the planting which is carried out with help from the businesses who have hanging baskets on their premises. The Charity is run by volunteers and donations are always welcome.
Visit wimborneinbloom.org.uk for details of events and how to support them. The next event event will be the everpopular annual duck race on Saturday, August 27.
The members of Ferndown and Parley Rotary Club were delighted with the support of sponsors which enabled them to organise this year’s annual Fete on the Field.
The town crier introduced the Mayor of Ferndown who opened the fete on June 17.
This free-to-enter family event is now one of the highlights of the Ferndown community calendar, with the profits going to local charities. There were many attractions at the event with two grand avenues of stalls where you could find many things to both see and do; from arts and crafts, sweets, cakes, fudge and fresh market
produce, to trying your luck at winning a wheelbarrow full of bottles - wheelbarrow included!
The diverse nature of the stalls ensured everyone had a great time. Attractions included Charlotte on Stage singing, Dog Shows, Liberty’s Birds of Prey flying, O’Leary Dancers and Krazy Kev Pictures: TOM SCRASE
Mike Fry’s timely warning about under-investment in our water utilities shows Barcelona to be a dangerously dry area. Even with desalination, the resources quoted only added up to 75% of the demand in April 2023. Perhaps the percentages have been diluted?
Seriously, water is a vital resource and investment has fallen short of where the nation ought to be.
Desalination is expensive and
n Whilst Mike Fry (June 16) talks an awful lot of sense and I fully agree with his views, he has overlooked our very own Longham Lakes in regard to the building of reservoirs.
I believe the two reservoirs at Longham were opened in the
additional reservoirs are needed as well as cleaning up the polluted rivers.
In Dorset we are extremely fortunate.
I recall when I first moved here, 28 years ago, reading in the water company’s annual report that because we have so many aquifers they will never have to introduce a hosepipe ban. I don’t think they can make that claim today..
John Goochearly to middle 2000s, later anyway than Carsington Water. It can be done, but the desalination approach seems a no-brainer irrespective of the cost.
Chris Wilkinson FerndownWimborne Horticultural Society are relaunching into the Wimborne Gardening Club and we welcome all.
The first event will be an autumn show at the Allendale Community Centre on September 9, so if you’re a home-grower why not enter one of the categories?
The classes will be under headings of Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Floral Art and Cookery. Entry forms will be available from various venues around the town.
It’s the time of year when lots of us are planning holiday trips and for those lucky enough, and exciting plane trip could be part of the journey. But, rather than the twoor four-hour flight usually associated with a trip to Spain or Greece, have you ever wondered what the shortest commercial flight is?
Well, it’s shorter than you think - and close to home too. It is believed the shortest available commercial flight is in Scotland.
Travelling between Westray and Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands, the flight takes just two minutes, covering 1.7 miles. That’s hardly time to cover the safety briefing!
If you do fancy enjoying the trip, tickets cost around £23 per person, on a six-seater Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. But the crew might not have time to do a safety briefing!
More details at wimborne gardeningclub.co.uk or contact Tony Beard on 01202 880116. We will meet at the Allendale Community Centre on the first Monday of each month at 7.30pm starting on October 2, with our guest speaker David Ewer from Dorset Coppicing telling us all about the benefits of hazel.
We are a friendly bunch and all are welcome.
Anthony Oliver MBE WimborneWimborne Community Theatre’s latest fundraiser is a chance for people to put away their phones and play traditional games from around the world. Come and try Kubb (Swedish), Mölkky (Finnish/Russian), Petanque (French), and plenty of old favourites like Croquet, Grandmother’s Footsteps, Splat the Rat and many more.
Bring your own picnic and enjoy a summer evening of game playing, for all ages. The event will take place
on Holt Village Green, near Wimborne, (in the hall, if wet) on Friday, July 14, from 7-9pm.
Adults £5, accompanied children £2, £10 for a family of up to five, plus concessions. Funds will go to Wimborne Community Theatre projects. wimbornecommunitytheatre. co.uk
Contact Barbara Hart on barbarahart414@gmail.co to register interest.
Gill Horitz WimborneOn behalf of my husband
Keith, I would like to pass on a message of gratitude to all the kind people that came to his rescue when he had a fall on Monday, June 12, on his way home after working in the Chained Library in Wimborne
Minster.
Apart from a few bruises he is recovering well.
It is lovely to know that there are so many caring people around. Thank you so much.
Maureen Clements WimborneResidents of Corfe View Road have limited visibility into and out of their road.
We raised a petition a year ago with 94% support calling for action to be taken in respect of dangerous vehicle access into and out of their road due to poor visibility.
It has been noted for some time that both residents, and motorists in Wareham Road, are aware of the obstruction of the bus shelter adjacent to their junction which is opposite the Co-Op in the Parade where there is also limited parking with a pedestrian crossing located very close to the bus shelter.
The problem of access into and
out for drivers is compounded by the short length of the yellow lines in Corfe View Road, and parking up to those yellow lines creating very limited room for manoeurve
This means that there is very limited room for manoeuvre when turning in or out of Corfe View Road with the added difficulty of meeting another car, van, or lorry in that space
There have been several accidents at this junction and to date, luckily, none have been serious.
We continue to work towards a resolution to address this problem.
Terry & Carol Trickett Corfe MullenThe article by Christopher Chope, ‘The burden of immigration on our country’ raises serious ethical concerns. His eulogy for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, right, and his pro-family, antiimmigration policies, omits to refer to Orban’s huge admiration for Vladimir Putin.
I wonder why? Could it be because Orban is another populist leader who has little time for human rights and for a free press?
Our daughter and grand-daughter have lived in Budapest (a beautiful city indeed) for many years, so we are regular visitors and have learned a bit about how Orban’s system works.
It aims to be rebuilding the glories of old Hungary as a white Christian civilisation while steadily eroding individual and organisational liberties. This vision is out of step with our contemporary reality. Does Mr. Chope really believe we should emulate Orban and try and return to a mythical UK, where all are Christians and white and nonimmigrants are admitted?
My father was an East European Jewish immigrant, who escaped from the Nazis in 1939, remaining in England after the war for the rest of his life.
He was proud to be British, whose values he associated with decency, tolerance and respect - in short, democracy as it should be. That’s why I find Mr Chope’s views sinister.
We live in a multi-cultural world now and have done for many years. Even rural Dorset has welcomed many different cultures for many years - various studies have identified a plethora of languages spoken at home by our schoolchildren.
Without our immigrants, we would
We have been awarded this much sought after accolade for our work with Gold Standards Framework
not have the staff to keep the NHS, public transport, catering and farming industries going. We should not refer to them as a burden, but as people who have contributed hugely to our country. If we have to limit entry, it should be processed in a respectful, humane manner not through reactionary rhetoric, employing ill-used words like ‘...the burden of immigration...’.
Orban’s anti-democratic policies in Hungary have led to appalling wages for professionals, causing a brain drain, with doctors and dentists heading for more favourable workplaces within the EC.
Mr Chope should study history more and stop stoking up resentment among those looking for scape-goats for their problems, made infinitely worse by the current government’s policies. As Santayana said: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”.
Tony Horitz WimborneThe letter from A. Andrews of Wimborne, (June 16) has lost me!
Whilst I totally agree with Carole Crease and I am not alone about the lack of Flags and Bunting for the Coronation – especially when looking at other towns and villages across Dorset and beyond, the reference to Britain in Bloom and the provision of tables completely baffles me and those involved with Wimborne in Bloom.
If A. Andrews is linking Wimborne in Bloom to Britain in Bloom we had nothing to do with tables or their provision so perhaps an explanation could be given.
Anthony Oliver MBE Wimborne in Bloom Press Officer
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Who needs takeaways when it’s so easy to cook the food from scratch at home? This is a great fakeaway recipe that you must try!
A similar-sized portion from a fast food outlet or restaurant would be approximately 800 calories – double our healthy version and much higher in fat.
You can make the coleslaw the day before and keep it in a sealed container in the fridge.
Preheat the oven to 200C, gas mark 6. Scrub the sweet potatoes (don’t peel them) and cut into wedges. Spray them lightly with spray oil and sprinkle the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder and plenty of black pepper over the top. Put the sweet potatoes in a roasting pan and scatter the rosemary and thyme over them. Add a few sea salt crystals and bake in the preheated oven for 25–35 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
Meanwhile, make the coleslaw: mix together the cabbage, carrots, spring onions, apple, walnuts and parsley.
Gently stir in the mayonnaise and lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Mix together the hot chilli sauce, lemon zest and juice and garlic in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts and turn them in the marinade until they are coated all over. Lightly spray a griddle pan or non-stick frying pan and cook the chicken over a medium to high heat for about 15 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown
and cooked right through.
Serve the peri-peri chicken with the hot sweet potato wedges and the coleslaw. Step it up...
If you want to enjoy this on Step 5, use 400g sweet potatoes and add 2 teaspoons of mixed seeds (e.g. sunflower, pumpkin, flaxseed) to the coleslaw to make it more crunchy.
It is disappointing that so many park home residents eligible for payments under the Energy Bills Support Scheme have missed out.
In answer to my question about this, the Minister responsible told me that just over 40,000 park home owners have applied for and received payments of £400 which leaves up to 60,000 who have not even applied. At a meeting with the Minister, I pressed the case for extending the deadline for applications but she did not believe that anything more could be done to alert residents to their eligibility. If any readers of this column know about people who have missed out, please ask them to contact me. The vast majority of payments under this Scheme were made direct to customers via their energy suppliers and more than £11,500million has so far been spent.
I have heard from National Highways in response to
concerns expressed by residents about peak time delays for local traffic at the Canford Bottom roundabout. National Highways have confirmed that it might be possible to change the current exit arrangements from Ham Lane so that the left turn lane can be extended, thereby making it easier for traffic going to Wimborne and
Colehill to access the junction. Dorset Council is now looking into the feasibility and potential cost and funding of such an improvement and I have been promised further information in August.
It is a source of frustration that Dorset Council seems to have unlimited resources for introducing cycle lanes, the latest saga being on Wimborne Road East.
Let us hope, therefore, that the response shows that the council is, indeed, keen to help resolve an acknowledged congestion hotspot.
Sometimes the work which I do as a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe gives me insights into problems which only receive superficial attention in our national media. One such example is the background to the continuing refusal of Turkey to allow Sweden to become a member of Nato.
Sweden applied for Nato membership in May 2022 and a year ago it was agreed that both it and Finland should be invited to become members.
Since then, however, Turkey has been using its veto on the specious ground that Sweden harbours Turkish terrorists. A particular argument has developed round a Turkish journalist called Bulent Kenes who is resident in Sweden and in respect of whom the Swedish Courts have rejected applications by Turkey for extradition.
Despite the Swedish Courts ruling that Mr Kenes is a victim of politically motivated allegations, Turkey continues to demand his extradition in what amounts to an attempt at transnational repression. The international community must stand firm.
Appeasing the re-elected President Erdogan is the wrong answer.
So, there we have it. Boris Johnson is confirmed as a liar and scoundrel - so states (effectively) the report of the House of Commons’ Privileges Committee which comprised a majority of Tory MPs including such doyens as Sir Bernard Jenkin and Sir Charles Walker.
Johnson’s response to dismiss all this as ‘a kangaroo court,’ ‘a witch hunt’ and ‘deranged... lies... patently absurd... a load of complete piffle.... and beneath contempt’ is irrelevant. The only meaningful statistic is the recent opinion poll showing 73% of the nation believes Johnson is guilty of lying.
Finally, what anyone who was close to Johnson knew, now three-quarters of the nation accept.
One is left with the impression that Johnson has finally ‘cooked his goose.’ He who won the last general
election with a seemingly unassailable majority and was the darling of all Conservatives throughout the nation –including other Dorset MPs in this paper – has slouched off the stage.
Indeed, imagine being one of his last remaining dozen or so sycophantic acolytes. They threatened to deselect fellow Tories who voted to endorse the Privileges Committee report. How they wailed... only for Johnson to instruct them to climb down and avoid a formal vote as he took up his heavily remunerated dieting column in the Daily Mail.
His departure, jumping before he could be pushed by his constituents, was a typical evasion of responsibility, consistent with all his actions as Prime Minister and arguably his entire life.
Now poor Rishi Sunak must deal with the aftermath of yet
another political maelstrom and try to persuade the British electorate that what really matters to the Tories are the cost of living, the NHS funding and the mortgage rates.
I see that the latest statistics this week show that the greatest number of mortgagees will have their lenders giving them details of their new
terms just in time for the next election.
With rates such as 1.5% being replaced by 7.5% this will mean monthly rates for some being increased by between £1,400 and £2,000 per month!
Sunak himself stated in his first, failed leadership campaign, that the mortgage rate rises will ‘tip millions of people into misery and it’s going to mean we have absolutely no chance of winning the next election’. If only the banks were as quick to pass on higher interest rates to savers as they are to borrowers.
I would just like to finish this week with a mention of that wonderful star of screen and television who left us this week - I do of course mean the former MP Glenda Jackson. A complete master of all she attempted in life; she brought joy and wonderment to our drab world.
My first job after leaving school was for a building society. After several months on the counter, I was moved to work in the mortgage department supporting borrowers who were unable to pay their bills and were facing repossession.
Throughout the period leading up to the recession of 1990, inflation had risen steadily from 3% to 5% and interest rates rocketed to around 10%. The country went into recession and many people were struggling.
In the last few months, many people who pay a mortgage have seen several increases in their outgoings, to add to the hikes in prices for food, fuel, and other outgoings. On the face of it, with interest rates now much lower than 30 years ago, the situation is not as critical, but this fails to tell the whole story. Back then, people were able to buy a home for three times their salary. They needed a deposit of just 5% which for a first-time
buyer would equate to around six months’ salary and as fixed rate mortgages did not arrive until 1989, we would all factor in what payments would be if rates increased knowing it could (and probably would) happen on a regular basis.
If you roll that forward to today in Dorset, the average salary is £34,000 but a typical twobed house somewhere between £250,000 and £350,000. Of new borrowers over the last five years, 96% have taken a fixed rate deal. Even with this cursory look, the numbers no longer add up. One third of the population owns their home outright, and one in six rent from the council or other social landlord. Together that’s nearly half of households. They are completely unaffected by rate rises as are those on fixed rates and those renting from private landlords (though they see the problem looming over the hill as fixed rates end and tenancies are reviewed).
The local government reorganisation scheme in Dorset has saved more than £90million since 2019.
Dorset Council, the unitary authority which was created by amalgamating five district councils and the former county council, announced that the total saving was £96million in four years.
The savings were achieved by bringing together similar services, reducing duplication and costs, increasing efficiency, and reducing the number of councillors and senior officer roles.
The council says that savings made to date have been reinvested into essential frontline services, and claims this has protected them from cuts, and focused on sustainable local services
over the longer-term.
“This includes children’s social care, road maintenance, libraries, housing, planning and adult social services,” said the council.
It added that many of the savings had been driven by its transformation programme, which has redesigned services with the aim of providing a better experience for residents and more efficient operations with lower costs.
It projects there will be a further £17.4million saved over the next three years.
The idea behind using interest rates as a lever is to slow spending. It suggests we are all throwing our money around like the infamous ‘loadsamoney’ character by Harry Enfield in the 1980s.
But this simply is not the case – especially for the cohort of people most affected by this device.
Once you factor in student loans
reducing net income, the massive cost of childcare and energy bills at their highest level, it is obvious that 20th century solutions simply will not work for this very modern problem.
To hear the Prime Minister suggest we should ‘hang in there’ and that he is ‘100% on it’ shows just how out of touch this government is.
As we enter the 13th (unlucky for some) year of this government they are out of ideas, out of touch and out of time. More radical thinking is needed, more honesty about how we got here and most importantly a change of government. They may not have all the answers, but we cannot keep limping on, one by-election at a time, dramas and scandals emerging round every corner, public sector workers striking for a fair deal.
We need to rebuild trust; we need to regain energy and we need to press the reset button and have a General Election without delay.
Monday 24th July
Jurassic Coast Tour £24
Wednesday 26th July
Sound of Music at Chichester Festival Theatre (coach & ticket) £69
Wednesday 26th July
New Forest Show (coach & ticket) ..............................................£33
Thursday 3rd August
West Bay & Lyme Regis £24
Saturday 5th August
Portobello Road, London £25
Tuesday 8th August
Afternoon Tea Tour ..............................................................................£29
Thursday 10th August
Abbotsbury Gardens & Swannery (coach & ticket) ......£33
Sunday 13th August
Oxford ..........................................................................................................£24
Wednesday 16th August
Dorchester Market & Weymouth £14
Thursday 17th August
Sidmouth & Donkey Sanctuary ..................................................£24
Friday 18th August
Eastbourne £29
Sunday 20th August
Cardiff £26
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If you’re craving fresh, straight-from-theearth veg to pep up your summer dishes and boost your energy levels at the same time, you’re in luck.
At the time of writing, volunteers over at the Wimborne Community Garden had just harvested piles of potatoes and popping peas and a crop of gleaming garlic bulbs. And there’s much more where those came from.
The garden, created in 2022 in association Beaucroft Foundation School, is a place where locals of all ages – current helpers range from five to 85 - can come together to share skills and grow food which, in the true spirit of community, is distributed in a most neighbourly fashion – including over the garden fence at times.
A chunk of their produce goes to the Beaucroft Café, to the local food bank and to various other projects.
“We grow food to share with Wimborne Food Bank,” says voluntary manager, Jane Benson.
“At least 25 per cent of all we grow goes there to add to the super parcels of food it provides. Plus, we send produce to the Wimborne Community Kitchen.
“Volunteers also use some of the produce for themselves and whatever is left we very
happily set out and give to anyone, asking only for a contribution.”
It’s not about making money, it’s about helping people.
“This sort of transaction often takes place ‘over the fence’. We have a public footpath running alongside the garden and people stop for a chat as they walk along.”
Jane adds: “We run under the charity, Faithworks and are also linked to Beaucroft College; excitingly, as they are now in their new premises just opposite us, the students can come to the garden every day.
“We have been planting lettuces, putting
petunias in pots together and when their café is open, which is imminently, we will be providing produce for that.
“The tomatoes in their paninis will have a carbon footprint of travelling from one end of the playing field to the other. Wonderful!”
The entire endeavour adds up to a brilliant example of social, physical, mental and environmental goodness in action. As the garden grows, however, so does the list of jobs.
So, if you fancy volunteering, all you need is a positive attitude - they’ll provide the gloves and the tools.
They open every Wednesday morning and every Friday and Sunday afternoon. More info at facebook.com/ wimbornecommunitygarden.
Specialist Free Valuation Days
Dec Arts & Mid-Century Auction 5th
Monday 12th Pictures, Maps, Books & Postcards
Pictures, Prints & Book Auction 6th
Tuesday 13th Silver, Jewellery, Watches & Clocks
Antiques & Interiors Auction 7th
Wednesday 14th Model Cars, Trains, Dolls & Toys
Full details on www.charterhouse-auction.com
Thursday 15th Medals, Militaria, Coins & Stamps
Valuation Days in Sherborne
Friday 16th Asian Ceramics & Works of Art
Model Trains, Cars & Toys 3rd
Classic Motorcycle Auction 28th October
Vinyl Records, Rock’n’Pop Memorabilia 4th
Classic Car Auction 11th November
Jewellery, Watches & Silver 5th
Coins, Medals & Stamps 6th
Further entries now being accepted
Autumn Classic & Vintage Car Auction
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Pictures from across the centuries are included in the Charterhouse July 5, 6 and 7 three-day auction in Sherborne. “There is plenty of choice from 18th-century pictures through to modern abstract art.” Commented Richard Bromell of Charterhouse. “However, for me, it is a
charming watercolour drawing of the parade in Sherborne from 1881 which I would most like to take home.”
Viewing for this auction at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne is from Monday, July 3, with all lots and live internet bidding on charterhouseauction.com.
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Last Sunday, more than 2,200 past and present pupils, staff, families, members of the local community and other friends associated with Canford School gathered for a ‘Proms in the Park’ Garden Party to mark the school’s centenary year.
The celebrations began at noon when guests arrived in glorious sunshine to picnic on the lawns.
With alumni attending spanning every decade from the 1940s to the 2020s, there was much reminiscing and the chance to take tours of the school to revisit old memories and see developments and changes including the new boys’ boarding and day houses, new library and Assembly Hall.
Art workshops and lawn games entertained children and adults alike until 3pm when the music concert began on the outdoor stage with Canford Manor as an impressive backdrop. The orchestra, wind orchestra, concert band and jazz band involving more than 80 school musicians and Friends of Canford Music played an ambitious and varied two-hour programme ‘Proms in the Park’ style. A
Sky’, ‘Swingin’ on the Moon’ and highlights from ‘Jurassic Park’. No 100-year celebration would be complete without a special rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ which the Wind Orchestra and Concert Band duly provided, and ‘A Fifth of Beethoven’ provided the grand finale at 5pm, ending with a firework flourish. For those looking for a permanent reminder of the day, centenary merchandise from water bottles and bags through to a special ‘Canford in 100 objects’ book compiled by the school archivist and limited edition Anthony Eyton commissioned prints were on sale.
Headmaster Ben Vessey commented:
“What a wonderful concert and Garden Party we all enjoyed on Sunday. It was Canford and its community at its finest and a perfect, fitting tribute to the school’s historic centenary year.” For more information about Canford’s centenary celebrations this past year, including a link to a YouTube recording of the live stream concert, visit canford.com/ centenary.
Sweet sounds are being heard in the grounds of a Wimborne school thanks to new £90,000 music ‘pods’.
Three outdoor music pods, equipped with top-of-the-range instruments, have been opened at St Michael’s Middle School.
Former headteacher Ron Jenkinson, who began the £90,000 project, returned to cut the ribbon along with his successor Darren Ayling, while students put on a series of performances to a large crowd at the opening of the new facility.
Each pod contains a piano, synthesiser, guitars, drum kit, microphones and amplifiers and the students form bands and can practise whenever they want.
Ron said: “It was wonderful to return to the school now that the project is completed and see the pods being used by the students. “Music has always been an important part of school life and now the
students have so much more opportunity.”
Headteacher Darren Ayling said: “We are very grateful to the Talbot Village Trust which provided £45,000, and our own trust, Initio Learning Trust, which made funds available.
“Our head of music Ed Johnston has worked wonders with his subject and inspires all our students who now form their own bands and combos and can rehearse as much as they want.
“We have named the pods Reggae, Drum, Bass and Jazz after the initials of Ron Jenkinson.
“The pods also free up more space in the school which will be used for pastoral support. “Music really helps develop creativity and wellbeing in the students.”
Liz West, chief executive officer of Initio Learning Trust, said: “Music is an important part of our trust and these pods are superb.
As my readers will know, I have been usurped in the kitchen by another. Yes, Martin’s airfryer!
He has found a whole lot of new recipes and is working his way through them. Most of the recipes can be also cooked in a wok or saucepan, the airfryer just makes it quicker and healthier. (And there is less washing up!!)
This recipe appealed to us as we have a sort of stir fry similar to this when we go to Goa. There is nothing better than sitting on a sun bed on a beach, looking out over the Indian ocean, sipping a watermelon smoothie and eating crispy pork for lunch. Beaches in Goa are interesting - apart from the aged men in Speedos! You have the sun worshipers, who stand posing in the middle of the beach, turning to make sure they get the best of the sun. You also get the odd cow being herded along by the locals. There are lots of dogs, who have the sweetest puppies, its very hard to resist feeding them when you look into their eyes. The circus children come along as well. Showing juggling and balancing tricks and then coming round with a hat afterwards. They are quite good but never look very
happy and are always dirty and scruffy. Apart from that, it is very tranquil! I remember the first time I went to Goa. We had travelled via Mumbi and then an hour’s flight down to Goa. We went straight to the beach, had lunch and then I just crashed out on a sun bed for a couple of hours. And that was the backdrop to our holiday!
Ingredients:
500grms thin beef steaks cut into strips
2 tbsp cornflour
Low cal oil spray
1 onion cut into chunks
Handful of mange tout halved lengthways
Sauce
3 tbsp sriracha (we used sweet chilli sauce)
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
3 tbsp honey
4 cloves garlic crushed
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbs sesame oil
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
Method
Dust the beef strips with the cornflour, spray well with the oil and air fry at 190C for 8 -10 minutes – the longer you cook it the crispier it becomes (we sprayed the oil first as we found that the cornflour fell off). While the beef is cooking, soften the onion and greens over a medium heat. Once the beef is cooked, add this to the pan and pour in all the sauce ingrediants. Cook over a medium heat for 1 – 2 minutes to heat through and let the sauce thicken Add straight to wok noodles and cook for a couple of minutes Serve.
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July is a wonderful time in a garden.
Summer is in full flow, and you will be beginning to reap the rewards of the effort you’ve put in.
In some respects, you can relax a little and enjoy your space, and the balmy days and evenings are ideal for this. There are a few things to do to keep the space in check so it doesn’t descend into sight chaos in a month or so though!
And it’s nice to have a break with a few pottering jobs between all that relaxing and entertaining!
Watering
Whilst established shrubs and plants don’t generally need watering (unless severe drought, or plants have become stressed through another reason), pots and hanging baskets, and fruits and vegetables, need regular water to keep them performing at their best.
Certainly, pots are reliant on you for their water source rather
than the groundwater. Watering thoroughly but less often is far better than little and often, as the water can penetrate
the deeper soil layers and reach the roots that way. This is where mulch pays dividends, as it helps to reduce
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evaporation from the surface of the soil and retain the moisture Do make sure you water any new plants; you can leave a hose on trickle for 15-30+mins on bigger plants and trees - they will love you for it.
In a drought, I do water some plants deliberately that are loved by bees, as plants when water stressed reduce their nectar production, and bees need even more energy than usual to keep their hives cool, so watering a choice few plants means they have access to food in my garden.
Water is such a precious
resource, but a little bit of thought can go a long way to making the most of it without wasting.
Continue to deadhead those lovely summer flowers so they keep producing more and more. And give some of the more floriferous plants a top up feed to keep them happy.
Feed tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries etc.
Veg and fruit that is just coming into production all benefit from a high potassium feed now, often labelled tomato feed, or flower feed.
When looking for fertiliser, you want to look at the back for the ratio – N:P:K –nitrogen:phosphorus:potassium, and it’s the higher K number you are looking for in this instance.
You still want some of the other, as that too plays a role in fruiting and production. You will get a far better yield if you feed regularly.
All the lush greenery can easily lead to mildew if the air isn’t circulating round them and the plants are dry.
Try to remove any mildewaffected leaves to reduce the spores.
And on roses keep an eye for blackspot and rust and remove any affected leaves. Don’t home compost these, as you will be spreading the spores ready for next year.
I have also seen the berberis sawfly this year here, which attacks Berberis and occasionally Mahonia. It’s a non-native pest and has gradually spread to this area. It can very quickly defoliate a plant entirely unfortunately, so I keep an eye out on mine around this time now as I’ve had problems for the past few years. Most pests can generally be tolerated, and the abundance of young birds will thank you for leaving them for them to find and enjoy – we’ve been blessed with a bumper crop of sparrows and greenfinches, which are a true delight to watch feasting away!
The Verwood and District Horticultural Society have released a revised handbook online for their Autumn Show on September 9. The show had previously been announced for members-only with a limited number of classes, but the new committee has opened the show for the public to exhibit, with a view to encouraging pre-Covid community involvement. Thanks to a number of generous local businesses, the society has been able to offer £20 vouchers for the Best Exhibits in each of the categories, as well as toy shop vouchers for the children’s sections.
As well as the popular flower arranging, floral, vegetable and fruit growing categories, the new handbook has added the photography classes with themes of “Water”, “Patterns in Nature”, “Close Up” and “A Historic Building”.
It is hoped that budding photographers will use the
summer months capturing some images to enter.
The additional homecraft classes cover apple chutney, raspberry jam, and assorted cakes and bakes. Handicrafts include painting, cross-stitch, crochet and papercraft.
The society also has a focus on encouraging children aged three to 15 to participate. Children’s classes to be judged include
a wooden spoon decorated as a scarecrow, a mini garden in a seed tray, a photograph encapsulating “The Best of Dorset” and for those who like to bake, there’s a traybake class! This is in addition to the Great Verwood Grow Off - a kids’ competition with prizes and trophies for the tallest sunflower, the longest runner bean and the heaviest courgette!
The society wants more children to get involved, to do some fun activities over the holidays, and show off their entries to the general public.
Chairman Ollie Greensmith hopes local residents will be inspired to enter.
He said: “This is a great opportunity for people to get involved in a fun competition and community event.
“With the summer holidays fast approaching, we hope people will check the handbook and prepare something to enter one of the classes - you never know, you might end up taking home a trophy or a prize voucher!”.
To support the event, the show will be open for public viewing on September 9 from 1.30pm, with trophy presentations and raffle from 4pm.
For more information, visit verwoodhorticulturalsociety. co.uk or call Ollie on 01202 827622 if you don’t have access to the internet and would like a printed copy of the handbook.
In July 2022, Greening Ringwood, Ringwood Town Council and local Ringwood organisations launched Phase 1 of their greening campaign, writes Lindsay Andrews
We were also able to gift 3,000 trees from the Tree Council, to grow the Green Canopy in Ringwood.
David Attenborough and others tell us we need to take serious action on Climate Change and Greening Ringwood Phase 2 is inviting all individuals and community groups in Ringwood to come together to take action and attend our public meeting on Wednesday, July 5, at 8pm at Trinity Centre, 53 Christchurch
Road, Ringwood BH24 1DH. Our community has been selected as one of only 20 towns and villages in Hampshire to receive Lotteryfunded support to help to bring us together and make us all more visible. This should bring more volunteers to all projects (existing and new), make more people aware of what we are all doing, and provide an injection of momentum.
Terena Plowright, founder of the Greening Campaign is coming to speak at our meeting and we’d love to hear from anyone interested – contact greeningringwood@gmail.com 01425 652813 / 07731 872564.
Residents of Colten Care homes have created artworks, explored aquatic life and welcomed young visitors among activities to mark World Ocean Day.
More than a thousand rocks and pebbles were painted blue and white to mimic water flowing under a garden bridge at dedicated dementia care home the Aldbury in Poole.
Residents there spent two months on the project, spraying, painting and varnishing the stones with help from staff at the home and visiting students from Canford School.
As she admired the colourful display, resident Valerie Short, who originally suggested turning the stones blue and white, said: “It took a lot of time but it was well worth the wait.”
Companionship team leader Sue Miles said: “The pebbles did look a little drab before so it was a great idea to brighten them up and link that to an environmental theme. “This has turned out to be a great visual project right from the start. Residents were able to see the transformation building up each time we added a coloured pebble. Our garden bridge now looks just fabulous with its new ‘pond’ below.”
The pebble-painting was complemented with a further creative activity in which residents decorated and hung CDs with pictures of fish over the pond.
In other World Ocean Day activities, residents from the Aldbury and fellow Colten
homes Canford Chase in Poole and Fernhill in Longham visited the Oceanarium on Bournemouth seafront to learn more about aquatic life.
The Canford party took photos of the fish on display with a view to creating a collage back at the home.
Among the Aldbury party was resident Dr Robert Morris, a
retired marine biologist, who requested the trip to help bring back memories of his oceangoing travels and work.
Sue said: “As we went around the Oceanarium, we talked about sharks, clownfish and seahorses. I asked Robert if he has ever swum with sharks and he said yes, even with great white sharks he encountered off
the coast of Australia.
“He really enjoyed the Oceanarium and was very keen to read all the facts on display about nature and marine life.” Robert said after the visit: “What a great day!”
His daughter, Kylie Morris, said: “Dad’s work took him all around the world, and his passionate research on dolphins, whales and our oceans has been used in many scientific journals. “He was even a contender for Sir David Attenborough’s role at the BBC as he was such an enthusiastic promoter of all things in the natural world. “Before his memory started failing, he used to tell a story of swimming through a kelp forest in South Africa and encountering a great white shark who was doing the same!
“Water was truly life for Dad, and the animals in it one of his greatest joys to study and learn from.”
Also as part of World Ocean Day, residents at Bourne View in Poole were joined by pupils from next door specialist school Langside School to create ocean-themed pictures for a display and treasure trail. Taking place in more than 150 countries, World Ocean Day aims to celebrate and honour our shared oceans, highlighting the need for conservation and international collaboration to protect them.
The day, held annually since 2002, involves a range of partners and is co-ordinated by the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council.
The management team at Marsham Court Hotel have donated a much-needed Blood Pressure machine to their local hospice, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.
Visiting the hospice, MD Rosie Radwell said: “It’s a real pleasure to continue with our support to Lewis-Manning.
“We are keen supporters of the charity and it’s very satisfying to know just what a difference the new BP equipment will make to the hospice and the patients and families that it supports with life-limiting across Poole, East Dorset & Purbeck.”
Clinical team manager Debbie Talllick-Wyatt added: “Many of our patients, due to their diagnosis, are high risk of falls and it is vital we obtain baseline observations on our very first patient assessment, so we have a comparison when our patients mobility deteriorates. “As well as the clinical team our occupational therapist monitors our patients’ blood pressure as she assesses and sets vital goals for all our patients to ensure their safety at all times and identify any changes in medications or treatment plans .
“It is also used by our Lymphedema specialist nurses in their clinics and also of huge benefit to our breathlessness specialist who needs to monitor her patients’ oxygen levels.
“Having this wonderful machine to measure blood pressure and oxygen
If you’re feeling a bit frazzled, then maybe it’s time to take on the new Mindfulness
Audio Trail at Moors Valley Country Park. The 3.5km walk comprises two loops in a figure of eight with 13 stopping points, ensuring you get a dose of physical exercise and mindful calm.
The trail has its own app, or you can download the map on the free public WiFi at the park’s visitor centre.
Either method allows you to access the mindful moments at the appropriate stop. Moors Valley says that if are using an Apple mobile device with an iOS system such as an iPhone or iPod, you cannot download the files directly to your device.
You will either need to download the files from your home computer and sync them to your device via iTunes, or download them using a file saving app from the App Store. More information and the map here: moorsvalley.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ MVCP-mindfulness-map.
saturations will mean that any change in their condition can be picked up quickly and monitored regularly and acted on in a timely manner to ensure any changes to their individual care plan and treatments can be implemented immediately and will also enable us to report
back to GPs and specialist nurses.
“Marsham Court’s kind donation is invaluable when improving the services across the board and will make such a difference.
“Thank you so very much from us all at Lewis Manning.”
Since Beryl sustainable transport first rocked up in the BCP Council area four years ago, BCP residents have travelled more than two million kilometres on e-bikes and e-scooters. Launched initially as a bike share scheme in partnership with BCP Council in June 2019, the scheme has generated over 1.5m journeys, of which over 379,000 have replaced trips that would have been taken in a car, van, taxi or motorbike, said the company.
According to industry calculations, this has led to a saving of nearly 270 tonnes of harmful carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent of nearly 16,000 litres of petrol. Bournemouth resident Amy Blake, 28, is a regular user of the scheme, often using the e-scooters to either commute or meet with friends.
“For me, the e-scooters have replaced car journeys and mean I don’t need to get lifts as we have only one car in the family,” she said. “The scooters are less effort than cycling, which saves my tired legs after work, plus I
like the convenience of not needing to travel the same way home.”
Beryl CEO and cofounder, Phil Ellis, is delighted with the progress made by the scheme, which is the second most popular in the country.
“Direct feedback from our riders shows the number of people riding both bikes and e-scooters almost doubling this year,” he said. “We also know that, on average, 40 per cent of all our users in BCP have reduced their car usage since starting to use Beryl services - an increase of 26 per cent on the previous year.” BCP council leader Vikki Slade, said: “Our relationship with Beryl has also benefited the three towns in another way, as they recently opened a new factory in Poole, which assembles and services their bikes and e-scooters. This factory has created eight full-time jobs and is also providing supported internships for 16 to 24 year-olds with special educational needs, a good win for both Beryl and us.”
A family-owned specialist care company stepped up to sponsor a local cancer charity’s coffee morning.
Apple House Ltd operates five homes across Dorset and Hampshire which provide residential care and support for adults with learning disabilities, including those with complex needs.
The company, which was founded 18 years ago by Jane and Guy Montrose, sponsored the latest charity coffee morning organised by the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation.
The event took place at Oriel on the Quay in Poole and raised more than £200. Jane said: “We became aware of the work of the foundation through its co-founder Eve Went and greatly admire how it helps local families which are struggling because of cancer.”
The foundation was set up in 2013 by three nurses from Poole and organises regular events to fund financial help for families experiencing cancer.
To date, its supporters have raised
£672,000, which has helped 773 Dorset people pay for everything from transport to and from hospital to utility bills, accommodation costs and counselling. Jane added: “The foundation is making a huge difference to the lives of cancer patients here in Dorset.”
For details of the DCCF’s next coffee morning and further events, plus how to apply for financial assistance, please visit: www.dccf.co.uk or email: hello@ dccf.co.uk.
A Royal visit was enjoyed by everyone at the Beehive, the adult therapy and activity centre run by Diverse Abilities, in celebration of the charity’s Splash Appeal. His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent KG visited on Wednesday, June 7, for a tour of the centre, and met invited guests, staff, and students at the Beehive. He is the Royal patron of the Splash Appeal, the charity’s capital appeal to build a therapy pool for adults with profound and life-long disabilities in Dorset.
The Duke was given a tour of the centre and viewed newlyapproved plans for the pool. He took the opportunity to engage with the people supported at the centre, hearing about the activities they were taking part in including Father’s Day crafts, baking in the specialist training kitchen, and taking part in physiotherapy sessions.
Helen Mortimer, head of fundraising at Diverse Abilities, said: “It was an honour to welcome the Duke.
“It was wonderful to hear how supportive he is of our plans
for the therapy pool and the extensive benefits it will have.”
Chelsey Mills, manager at the Beehive, added: “The students at The Beehive were really excited, and the experience really lived up to their expectations.
“They had a great time showing him what they get up to and were thrilled to see him unveil the commemorative plaque.”
The Beehive supports 50 adults living with physical and learning disabilities, with conditions including Cerebral Palsy, epilepsy, chromosomal disorders, undiagnosed syndromes, and complex and multiple learning disabilities.
At the centre they are able to enjoy life-enriching activities and much-needed therapy; once built the new therapy pool will provide immense benefits to their physical and emotional wellbeing.
Find out more about the Splash Appeal and how you can get involved at thesplashappeal.org. uk, or visit diverseabilities.org. uk to find out more about Diverse Abilities and the services it provides.
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In most children and young adults, pain is not a symptom associated with scoliosis. Some signs that scoliosis may be present include uneven shoulder blades, a prominent shoulder blade, uneven hips, a visible curve in the spine, or clothes that hang unevenly on the frame. When pain is a symptom of scoliosis, it usually means that the case is more severe, and the curvature of the spine is causing pressure on the surrounding nerves and tissues.
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Nordoff and Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity, is delivering inspirational sessions to mental health patients in Dorset.
Kathryn Holt, right, a music undergraduate with a master’s degree in music therapy from the charity, is brightening up the Thursday mornings of elderly patients at St Ann’s Hospital in Poole, with a good old singalong.
The therapy sessions at the Dorset HealthCare-run site started earlier this year as a pilot project.
By making music together, Kathryn helps people to connect with one another and express themselves. She performs a mixture of old and new pop song favourites on piano and guitar, while patients are encouraged to sing or play along with a selection of percussion instruments and drums.
Kathryn, who is also a registered member of the Healthcare Professionals Council, said: “Music therapy has been shown to have a significant positive impact for people living with challenges to their mental health. It can break down barriers where words often fail, and encourages social interaction.
“It can improve mood, confidence and self-esteem, and we have seen some transformative results in patients who were initially unable to express their feelings. “During one session, a patient sang an
Adele song confidently to an audience of patients and staff. When she reached the chorus, ‘Hello from the other side’, she sang with so much soul and meaning that everyone in the room seemed visibly moved.
“For this lady, holding onto thoughts can be a challenge due to her mental health condition. When she is making music, she can express herself in a fluid and natural way, that enables her to maintain focus for long periods of time and share deep emotions with others.”
St Ann’s Hospital provides assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, supporting adults in an acute phase of their illness.
It is hoped to extend the therapy sessions beyond their initial trial period.
Consultant Dr Hashim Mohammed added: “Clinical research suggests that music is good for mental health, emotional health and all-round wellbeing.
“When the sound of Kathryn’s music fills the wards and corridors, patients appear relaxed and happier.
“Kathryn does a great job, and this type of therapy is a positive move for mental health patients here in Dorset.”
Brothers, Luke and Joseph Hawker, are taking on a unique fundraising challenge in aid of Diverse Abilities, on July 1. They will be walking the sevenmile stretch of Bournemouth and Poole beaches for 24 hours non-stop.
The route will be up and down the coastline from Sandbanks Beach Office to Hengistbury Head for a full 24 hours. Adapting to whatever weather conditions this weekend will bring, they will be contending with no sleep and meals on the go.
The pair’s chosen charity, Diverse Abilities, supports people who have life-long disabilities as well as complex medical needs.
Their services are open to them and their families 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Therefore, this challenge pays homage to the work of the charity but also aims to highlight the struggles families
face living with disability.
The idea came from Luke, a Trust and Grants Fundraiser at Diverse Abilities. He said:
“I was inspired to take on a 24-hour challenge that had never been done before.
“As the seven-mile stretch of Bournemouth and Poole
Dorset - which is the core area Diverse Abilities covers - walking it for a straight 24 hours seemed to represent the charity very well, and of course, has never been done before. “The beach is also a highly diverse and accessible place.
Dorset Council’s Health and Activity Team are looking for volunteers to help lead health walks.
Health walks are free guided walks that support people to get into a regular habit of exercise and can be between 30 to 90 minutes in length. They’re a great way to meet new people and walk in good company, and to give your own health and wellbeing a boost.
We are looking for new health walk leaders to help our team of volunteers in East Dorset, but particularly in Corfe Mullen, Ferndown and Wimborne.
To express your interest please email dorsethealthwalks@ dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or if you would like a chat with a member of the team, call 01425 480811.
This is what Diverse Abilities is all about.”
Luke will be joined by his brother, Joseph, who is a teacher currently living in Doha, Qatar. He is flying over to the UK especially for the challenge. The brothers are expected to be joined by more than 20 friends, family and colleagues at certain points throughout the day, including their childhood friends, Emilio Crespi, Connor Oliver and James Crana. SoBo Beach, located on Southbourne beach, is supporting the challenge by supplying Luke and Joe and their core team with food and refreshments for the duration of the walk.
For more information about the challenge, and to sponsor Luke and Joseph, visit their JustGiving page: Luke Hawker is fundraising for Diverse Abilities (justgiving.com) You can find more about the charity at diverseabilities.org.uk
If you’re caring for a loved one and need extra support, then check out the assistance on offer from Crisp – the Carer’s Information Service. Covering both the BCP and Dorset Council areas, the free service supports family/ unpaid carers looking after someone who would not be able to manage without their support.
Members will receive a welcome pack including information about local events for carers and a carer’s discount card. The service can also advise on how to access respite breaks and a free, emergency back-up scheme.
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A lady golfer stole the show after a Dorset care home turned its garden into a miniature course specially for Father’s Day. Residents at Colten Care’s Brook View in West Moors were invited to celebrate by working their way round the nine holes, with a glass of bubbly or beer at the end. The course, brought along and assembled by James Englefield of mobile crazy golf provider Golf Craziness, proved a compelling draw for men and women. As players went around there were cheers whenever the ‘hole in one’ bell rang out. Once scores were tallied up, the champion was declared to be Pamela Roberts, above, a one-time avid golfer.
After James presented her with a winner’s hamper, a ‘Brook View’s Top Golfer’ trophy and a first-place rosette, Pamela said: “‘It was a great day that brought back many happy memories and I enjoyed the bubbles at the 10th hole.”
Fellow resident Derrick Fuller was runnerup and said afterwards: “I really enjoyed my Father’s Day and I am shocked that I came second as I’ve never played golf before.” Third place went to Joan Campbell, above right . Companionship team member Jo Vardy said: “We congratulate everyone who
played and especially the amazing Pamela for proving that women can beat men at golf, even on Father’s Day.
“A great day was had by all and after visiting the 10th hole for some bubbly or Colten Care’s very own beer everybody was ready for a well-deserved rest. Our thanks go to James for bringing his mobile set-up over for us.”
‘There are always highs and sometimes some really tough lows, but each one brings new rewards and new challenges.’ The hustle and bustle of a busy household can provide so much joy and fulfilment, seeing others achieve or just sharing experiences over a heartwarming breakfast.
“There are always highs and sometimes some really tough lows, but each one brings new rewards and new challenges”
The hustle and bustle of a busy household can provide so much joy and fulfilment, seeing others achieve or just sharing experiences over a heart-warming breakfast. Yet, that does not mean there are no challenges involved, with any household regardless of size and make up has its own unique challenges – and that is the same for fostering households.
Yet, that does not mean there are no challenges involved, with any household regardless of size and make-up having its own unique challenges – and that is the same for fostering households. When children come into your life, whether that be short term or long term, you know as a carer that at some point it is more than likely this child may move on to a more permanent home.
a difference in their lives, but a low, because they are leaving you’.
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This is not only a difficult time for the carer, but the child must also get used to a new home, and new guardians. That is why Footprints pay close attention to this transition, giving the support required for all individuals. Over the last years, more special guardianships have been approved, allowing carers to look after youngsters on a more permanent basis - this is a great outcome of which Footprints are proud.
That is why Footprints pay close attention to this transition, giving the support required for all individuals. Over the last years, more special guardianships have been approved, allowing carers to look after youngsters on a more permanent basis, this is a great outcome that Footprints are proud of.
If you are up for a new challenge fostering could be your next step, but remember it does not always go swimmingly; but it promises rewards!
It can be emotional to see a youngster move on but our carers highlight that it is nice to see when they become settled and happy in a new home.
When children come into your life, whether that be short term or long term you know as a carer that, at some point, it is more than likely this child may move on to a more permanent home. It can be emotional to see a youngster move on but our carers highlight that it is nice to see when they become settled and happy in a new home. One carer notes such moment is “a high and a low together! … A high as we know we have made a difference in their lives, but a low, because they are leaving you”
If you are up for a new challenge fostering could be your next step, but remember it does not always go swimmingly, but it promises rewards! That is why Footprints are the best choice for anyone that would feel content in a small supportive environment.
One carer notes such a moment is ‘a high and a low together... a high as we know we have made
This is not only a difficult time for the carer, the child must also get used to a new home, and new guardians.
In the next article from the series, we will be exploring what inspires our wonderful foster carers!
That is why Footprints are the best choice for anyone that would feel content in a small supportive environment. In the next article from the series, we will be exploring what inspires our wonderful foster carers!
Ask blues rock guitarist Albert Cummings who his music heroes are and his reply will tell you all you need to know about his unique sound.
A former construction expert turned singer, songwriter with masterful guitar skills, he cites BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton as the inspiration, or raw ‘ingredients’, for much of his musical style. He’s toured with Albert BB King (the matching names merely a happy coincidence) and recorded an album with the late Vaughan’s band, Double Trouble. Which just leaves hooking up with Clapton to complete the triangle.
When I call him in his hometown in Massachusetts, Albert, who first picked up a banjo as a pre-teen before moving on to guitar, is excited about coming to Wimborne (he’s been looking it up online) as part of a 12-date tour that also takes in Ireland, Italy and Romania.
“We’ve been looking forward to it, it looks like a great place and I’m bringing my own band and our unique music, something that people can relate to.
“Playing for me is pure joy; my shows are people-orientated and our crowds are very diverse.
“When I was with BB King, I got very friendly with him and was fortunate enough to be with him back stage before the shows. I would just hang out with Mr. King and talk to him.
“One of the conversations was how we are the entertainers and our job is to entertain our audience. I don’t use a set list, I throw out a few songs and see the response.
“My band has to be on their toes ’cos I will jump right into a different groove as I feed off the crowd. I put the energy out and they throw it back to me and it just grows all night.”
He adds: “I kinda go out to the edge of the cliff, and I jump. And I just hope that I land in a good spot.”
Prior to our call, I‘d been listening to Ten, Albert’s latest and 10th (funnily enough) album. We talk about the songs that he might play.
“When I was recording in Nashville, it kinda brought out my country side. Cos, you know, I have a lot of influences.
“Anybody who has music that catches my
attention kinda goes into my melting pot and comes back out as Albert.”
I mention that as well as his genre-bending blues, rock and country mix, I got a hint of Springsteen - but with bluesy tones, not only in the small-town stories like Two Hands, or the gleefully raw, Hard Way, but from his personal lyrics on She’s The One And Beautiful Bride, inspired by Christina, his wife of 35 years and his biggest supporter since he began performing, parttime, at 27 after being egged-on to play at a friend’s wedding and wowing the crowd. He says he hadn’t noticed the Springsteen thing, but as an admirer, he likes it and says, “I’ll take that!”
Albert’s been performing live and releasing albums ever since and, until fairly recently, while still working on construction projects. He teamed up with another guitarist and a drummer, his former English teacher, and after several twists of fate, got more and more bookings
“We did a few gigs here and there and the next thing I know, I get a call to open for Kansas.
“It was about twenty gigs. Bingo! But of course, we (Albert and the family, including two sons) were still running a building company. “Christina didn’t marry a guitar player, she married a carpenter!” he says. Suddenly he was recording albums and touring with guys like Johnny winter and Buddy Guy.
With Albert, the guitar’s the star, so expect electrifying, string-based prowess with soulful vocals wrapping themselves around a repertoire of life-lived, original songs as he lets go and loses himself (or ‘shows his belly’) to the music.
n July 12, 7.30pm.
Online tickets £22, box office £20 tivoliwimborne.co.uk. albertcummings.com.
A wide variety of events are taking place at Verwood library. They include:
Knit & Knatter: First & third Monday of the month, 2.15pm – 3.45pm
Get creative and have a chat at the same time.
Cuppa & Company: Every Tuesday 2.15pm-3.45pm Make new friends at this enjoyable social event.
Adult Colouring for Mindfulness: Second & fourth Thursday of the month, 2.15pm3.45pm.
Enjoy the benefits of
Aimed at the Under-5’s this lively sing-a-long session is great for tots and care-givers. Digital Champions: Bookable sessions taking place on Tuesday morning, Friday morning and Friday afternoon. Expand your digital knowledge with these 1-2-1 sessions, from basic understanding to more complex tasks, at your own pace.
All the sessions are free to attend, you will need to secure your spot at the bookable sessions by contacting the library on 01202 822972.
e home of Country House opera in South West England featuring renowned soloists, a full orchestra and a large chorus of emerging young artists
Sung in French with English surtitles
Conductor: Jeremy Carnall | Director: Ella Marchment 26, 27 July at 19.00 | Matinée: 29 July at 14.00
Sung in Italian with English surtitles
Conductor: José Miguel Esandi | Director: Paul Carr 25, 28, 29 July at 19.00 | Matinée: 27 July at 14.00
Coade eatre, Bryanston, Blandford Forum
Box O ce: dorsetopera.com
07570 366 186
Music, crafts and more will be on offer at a family event in Sixpenny Handley next week.
The Big Session will take place on the Cricket Pitch, in Common Road, between 2pm and 10pm on Saturday, July 8, and organisers promise a day with something for all the family, while fundraising for local causes.
Penny, from organisers Sixpenny Sessions, said: “We have an impressive line-up of musical entertainment, from acoustic roots, cover bands, an Elvis tribute to our headliners, Quinns Quinney, who are quite simply the finest local festival band and are sure to have everyone up and singing and dancing the night away.”
There will also be children’s workshops, including woodcraft, Aboriginal-style art, crafty musical instruments and festival headband making, facepainting and much more, she added.
“We are delighted that so many community organisations are taking part, including the Creative Skills Hub, bowls club, football club, cricket club, village hall, 1st Woodcutts Scouts and the team from St Mary’s Church, who will be selling an array of hot drinks and savoury and sweet treats.”
Food will be on sale during the afternoon with a barbecue, run by the 1st Woodcutts Scouts from 2pm and there will be a full bar available from The Penny Tap. Organisers thanked local sponsors, including main supporter DG Corbin & Sons. Profits from the event go to the Sixpenny Handley Community Fund, which backs projects within the community. Tickets are available for £12.50 (adult), £30 (family of 2+2), £5 (additional child over 5). Under 5s attend for free via eventbrite. co.uk or from Clarkes the Butcher and Budgens in the High Street.
HIGH ST, CHRISTCHURCH (01202) 499199
www.theregent.co.uk
BALLARD SCHOOL PRESENTS: THE WIZARD OF OZ
ME, MARGARET (PG)
When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.
THE LITTLE MERMAID (PG)
8 Jul: 16:00 New live-action reimagining of the Disney animated classic.
A GOOD PERSON (15)
Mon 3 Jul: 10:30 (SILVER SCREEN)
Poignant drama starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman. Tickets £6, includes free hot drink and a biscuit.
Mon 3 Jul: 20:30 |
Penny added: “We are sorry that we have to ask that no dogs come to the Big Session or are left in cars during the day. ” For further information email sixpennysessions@gmail.com.
CARMEN (15)
4 July: 20:30 | Tue 11 Jul: 14:00 | Thu 13 Jul: 14:00
Benjamin Millepied’s complete reimagining of Carmen tells a story through an experimental dreamscape featuring an original score and songs.
BACKSTAGE TOUR
Tue 4 Jul: 10:00
Go behind the scenes at the Regent and visit the projection room, cinema museum, backstage areas and more!
THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (15)
Wed 5 Jul: 17:00 Part of our Wes Anderson retrospective.
MAD ABOUT THE BOY: THE NOEL COWARD STORY (12A)
Wed 5 Jul: 20:00
An exploration of Coward’s expansive career which features credits across the stage and screen, including Brief Encounter, Blithe Spirit, and Private Lives.
LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR (LIVE)
Thu 6 Jul: 19:30
Get your dancing shoes on as we bring you a night of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!
JESUS REVOLUTION (12A)
The much-anticipated Witchampton Village Fete and Dog Show takes place on Sunday, July 2, promising a day of fun and excitement for all ages.
Visit Brook Cottage Paddock, Witchampton, BH21 5AG, for a delightful celebration of community spirit.
Enjoy a wide array of activities, including live music, delicious food stalls, traditional stalls, children’s games, bouncy castles, and a grand
Sunday 2nd July 1 pm to 5 pm
raffle with plenty of fantastic prizes.
Don’t miss out on this annual highlight and don’t forget to bring your four-legged friend too!
It’ll be a chance to show off their glossy coats and shiny noses. From 1pm to 5pm, it costs £3 per adult, children under-12 free.
Free parking! See you there! witchamptonvillagefete.com Facebook @ witchamptonvillagefete.
The award-winning Highcliffe Charity Players return to St Mark’s Hall, Highcliffe, with their latest revue May The Farce Be With You! from July 26 to 29.
Join the Highcliffe Charity Players (HCP) for an unmissable evening of outrageous sketches and lively song and dance medleys, showcasing the talent and energy of the versatile HCP cast. With hit musical medleys such as Jersey Boys, Dreamgirls, and The Wedding Singer, and a salacious script, all audience members will be in for a night of unforgettable entertainment!
This hilarious, fast-moving production promises to be a laugh riot, with its over-the-top antics and risqué adult humour that’s not for the faint of heart. It follows on from HCP’s two sold-out shows; Cinderella the pantomime in January of this year, and their one-nightonly Christmas show Dashing Through The Snow, the latter
having sold out in under 48 hours!
Matthew Smith, who is directing this year’s Revue, said: “My father founded the Players over 50 years ago after a group of parents put on a show to raise money for a local dance school.
“Since then, myself and
my family have been proud members of the society and I have had the privilege of directing a variety of shows from Anything Goes to Treasure Island!
“May the Farce Be With You is a show full of surprises and it has been great working with our high energy cast as well as
writing the script!”
As with HCP’s other productions, profits are donated to local charities.
Guy Henry, Holby City and Netflix’s Queen Charlotte actor proudly presented a cheque to Christchurch Foodbank+ for £500 with HCP chairman, Pete Whitaker.
Pete said: “It was a great opportunity to support the Christchurch Foodbank, who offer truly amazing work in assisting people on their journey out of crisis.
“Now more than ever it is important for us to continue our support for local causes given the challenging times we are living in.
“The support of our members and audiences enables us to continue our donations to such important causes.”
St Mark’s Church Hall, Highcliffe, BH23 5AB. Tickets can be purchased for May the Farce Be With You! at highcliffecharityplayers.com/ tickets.php.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit the award-winning Museum of East Dorset yet, now is the time.
Our new exhibition, ‘Tinker, Tailor, Cappuccino Maker’, showcases historical photographs from the museum’s collection, alongside newlycommissioned images of current day traders.
Learn about shopkeepers from the past as well as those that proudly continue the tradition of independent trading in the town today.
On Saturday, July 15, at 6.30pm, the museum garden will again be hosting an open-air performance by SISATA. This vibrant new adaptation of The Tempest is an original play of three dynamic and nature-connected pieces that are inspired by the original Shakespearean text.
Bring along a chair and picnic and Pimm’s will be available.
As part of the Festival of Archaeology, Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen, Finds Liaison Officer for the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme, will be at the museum talking about the operation
of the scheme and the Treasure Act in Dorset.
This insightful talk will take place on Tuesday, July 25, at 2.30pm. Visit our website museumofeastdorset.
co.uk for details of all upcoming workshops and events. As a small local museum, hese events support our fundraising efforts, with profits going towards the running of the museum.
with the beautiful colours in the garden, seasonal events, workshops and Tea Room treats.
Park near the Church, which might be open, then walk east along the A30 (taking care as there’s no pavement) for a furlong and then turn right along a footpath that takes you south eastwards for over half a mile. It crosses several fields with lots of wild flowers and the parish boundary stream, a tributary of the Stour. When you reach a road, join it and head left, east, for half a mile to a junction. Turn left, north for a furlong and, a little before the boundary stream, turn right, enter a field, and follow the footpath across a couple of fields to enter the woodland of Duncliffe Hill. Climb slowly up the steep slope to the trig. point at
the top: 210 metres. The woodland must be fairly new as it obscures the view from the trig. point. The trees, although tall, don’t look very old. Go back down the hill, treading
carefully as the clay soil can be slippery, crossing the first field, then turn right, north, for half a mile to the A30. Turn right for a short distance and, at an ancient mile post, turn left, north north east and walk the path across fields for a mile until you reach a road. Turn left, west and head along the road to Madjeston. Either take the busy and bendy B3092 south from the junction or, more safely, continue west for 100 yards and take a footpath south to join the B3092 at Hunger Hill.
Go south for 100 yards then take a footpath heading west through a couple of fields to reach a minor road leading south for half a mile back to the village, around a bend on the B3092 and back to your car.
Members of the Wimborne Valognes Twinning Association were treated to an evening of talks ranging from the Normans and their legacy in the English language to using caves as homes from prehistoric times until the present day, writes Graham Richards.
Jacques Hale presented an insight into the Vikings’ (Nordic) invasion of France, to the Norman invasion of England and Wales in
Although it is not currently a legal requirement, please consider wearing a face covering to protect yourself and others when visiting the Tivoli.
1066 and their impression on the English language and Anglo Saxon life and systems, right through to today.
Chris Webb provided some delightful stories from life as a home owner in the village of Veules-Les-Roses, a coastal village in Normandy.
Cornelius Cornes gave us a look into ancient cave dwellings with their wonderful wall paintings evoking life for the early
hunter-gatherers, to the modern day where people continue to make their homes in caves.
During the interval a selection of tasty snacks were served to a background of flute played by Dinah Fingle-Finch with Mark accompanying on guitar.
A fascinating evening arranged by Maya Chatterjee for the WVTA’s June event. For more information see wvta.org.uk.
Teas, coffees and soft drinks, delicious homemade cakes and lunches in the cool were welcomed by visitors to Wimborne’s Folk Festival.
Wimborne Methodist Churchchurch forecourt invited visitors with tables and
umbrellas, stalls of gifts, books and jig-saws.
The Ukelele Band entertained on the forecourt with songs which had people toe-tapping and singing along. This year had an added attraction of an arts and crafts exhibition.
There were displays of weaving and quilting, and Lynne Mabey, Bernie Lusher and Andy Smith loaned some truly outstanding works of art, with silk paintings by Margarete Tucknott adding to the colour and diversity of the exhibition.
Nearly £2,000 was raised over the weekend and MOSAIC, the charity for bereaved children in Dorset will benefit from the weekend’s efforts.
Scratch Heroes was founded by Stuart and Caz following on from their successful sister company, GleamPro.
‘To us, it was an obvious expansion, as many of the vehicles that passed through our workshops would require intensive detailing, resulting from poorly carried out SMART repairs. Equipped with more than three decades of experience in vehicle detailing and paint correction, our motivating force is to provide Wimborne and the surrounding areas with high quality SMART Repairs. Our ‘Continued investment in our purpose-built facilities, staff training and specialised equipment, ensures we are able deliver the same end-to-end, five-star service our GleamPro customers receive. From a trolley knock to parking mishap... we’ll make it seem like it never really happened.’
Haynes Motor Museum has picked the perfect film for its brand-new outdoor cinema event in the shape of classic sixties caper movie ‘The Italian Job’ on Friday 14th July from 8pm.
Home to the UK’s largest collection of vehicles, the Somerset Museum provides the perfect backdrop to screen the cult 1969 film starring Sir Michael Caine and Noel Coward alongside the trio of red, white and blue Mini Coopers and their iconic car chase through the streets of Turin.
Packed with unforgettable characters, classic dialogue and swinging sixties action, The Italian Job still stands proud as one of the most triumphant English films of all time.
Guests will have the opportunity to experience the
movie in all its digitally remastered glory, on the open-air big screen for one night only courtesy of The Alfresco Film Company.
Film-goers can opt to bring their own chair or picnic blanket or upgrade and purchase a Premium seat which includes a deckchair.
Anyone inspired by the film can explore the Museum’s very own collection of Micros and Minis featuring a selection of Minis from the 1960s into the 2000s alongside a Mini-Moke, a 1968 Wolseley Hornet, a 1969 Riley Elf and a rare cutaway model of a 1960 Austin Mini.
The Outdoor Cinema is one of several events and activities taking place at the Museum this summer including the Outdoor Car Displays where visitors can see under the bonnet of some special motors and maybe even have the chance to sit behind the wheel!
Gates for the Outdoor Cinema open from 8pm with the PG-rated film starting as the sun sets
at 9.30pm. Pre-booking is required via the Museum website – cost is £15 an adult and £12.50 for concessions and children. Premium Deckchair seats are £20 and include a goody bag of sweets.
Opened in 1985, the Museum was the brainchild of John Haynes OBE, mastermind behind the world-famous Haynes car manuals.
Housed within 15 exhibition areas, its vast collection spans everything from the birth of motoring and nostalgic classics of the 50s and 60s, to glorious Bentleys and Rolls Royces and the stunning supercars of today.
• For more information on all the forthcoming events and to book tickets for The Italian Job screening on Friday, 14th July go to www.haynesmuseum.org/events.
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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’.
I watched a programme on the BBC recently, about a 23-yearold Hampshire girl, Natasha Lambert, who discovered a love of sailing which led her and her family to navigate 3,000 miles across the Atlantic.
That alone is to be admired, but when you consider that she has cerebral palsy and in the words of her sister, Rachel, ‘can’t cross a road on her own’, you get a real sense of just how capable and determined Natasha is.
High Mead founder Mark has also recently completed a sailing challenge, crewing a catamaran from Kalamata, in Greece, to Poole - coincidently, also a 3,000-mile journey. Mark found the month-long trip extremely life-affirming, but exceptionally hard at times.
When pressed about the constant setbacks she and her family faced during their crossing, Natasha stated they were nothing compared to the challenges she faces every day. It certainly puts into context the daily struggles most of us tend to experience, but much more importantly, demonstrates that
‘disability’ does not equate to lack of ability.
During a recent Visitor Tour of the Farm, I had the pleasure of tagging along to hear Mark waxing lyrical about High Mead’s function and all it achieves; his quiet, selfassured, understated narrative emphasising that the Farm is not an educational facility. Its purpose is not to teach, but simply to allow the Co-Farmers to discover their particular skills and enjoy doing so whilst forming important friendships. The Farm promotes the benefits of teamwork, establishing relationships, and experiencing the satisfaction of personal achievement.
These talents can’t be taught but can be demonstrated by exceptional role models who help our Co-Farmers to be the best they can be and to have faith in their own abilities.
Our Rachel, whose knowledge and enthusiasm are endless, helps her horticultural team to grow exceptional produce for the Farm Shop; Roger and Dickie from the wood bay
encourage their team to work diligently and sing loudly! Lucie, who heads the Animal Team, ensures High Mead’s animals are loved and cared for. A day at the Farm may not seem as daring as an Atlantic crossing, but for some, simply getting up and getting themselves there is testing enough.
I constantly challenge myself to put my finger on what it is that makes High Mead feel so special; the people, the place..? But what I am beginning to
realise is that it’s because so many, many good things happen at the Farm, every day.
So many wins, so many achievements, so many personal bests. It is impossible not to get caught up in the happy vibe that being good at something creates.
The happiness of being able to share that experience with friends, just as Natasha was able to share her achievements with her family, is the icing on the cake.
SOS to all air rifles and pistols, any make or model, any condition. We collect in any area. Top prices paid in cash.
Farmers are facing a ‘rising tide’ of rural crime, according to new research.
Farm insurers comparison site Quotezone said the estimated bill for rural theft last year was £40.5million, with expensive equipment, vehicles and livestock targeted. Another farm commodity on the criminals’ list is fuel, as the cost of red diesel is almost double what it was the previous year.
However, according to Quotezone, fewer than half the farms sampled, around 41 per cent, actually kept their equipment
in a locked garage or barn. Nearly 20 per cent of farmers don’t lock their garages or barns, and 15 per cent of vehicles are left out on unsecure driveways.
The farm vehicle data, which was compiled nationwide across 2022, also shows the average cost of a farm vehicle in 2022 was £13,250.
The comparison site has compiled a list of tips to help with farm security, including: Add and maintain alarms, CCTV systems and security lights, and keep gates
locked/vehicle keys with you
Restrict access to yards, installing sturdy gates fixed in concrete or a metal post Paint equipment in distinctive / corporate colours
Consider investing in security devices such as Datatag marking or vehicle trackers Note serial numbers, register and take photographs of expensive items
Be on the lookout for breaches - checking fences, hedges and walls
Join farm and Neighbourhood Watch schemes.
PART TIME BOOKKEEPER
One afternoon a week on beef/arable farm. Experience in farming is ideal. Call: 07860 214655 or email: caselygorefarm@ aol.com for more information.
Over Compton, 3 or 4 hours a week, good rate paid. Mostly shrub pruning, weeding, and general tidying. 01935 473458.
Garden help required, 1-2 days per week in established garden in the Donheads, to assist full time gardener. Duties to include grass cutting, strimming, weeding and other general garden/ estate work. Please send cv to kerrylovatt@ hotmail.co.uk.
Cleaning help required. 8hrs per month. Top rate for right person. Tel: 07484 297357.
CLEANER for a family house, near East Knoyle, approx 3 hours twice a week (6 hours total). 01747 830097.
LUNCH-TIME COOK REQUIRED
4 Elderly People. Monday - Friday, Lunch time, one course DT9 3ER. Tel: 01935 816591.
Cleaner wanted for East Knoyle home. 3-4 hours a week. Flexible on day and time, will fit in with you. Contatct: 07743 824049.
PA to assist gentleman with Asperger’s, recovering from stroke. Monday, Wednesday and alternate Sundays 6/6:30 for 75 mins, can vary. Great pay. Contact: 07961 679751 or 07890 543769.
Builders labourer required on large refurbishment project. Start immediately. Contact TA Green Builders 01963 34221.
PART-TIME GENERAL GARDEN, POND AND VEHICLE WORK. 1 or 2 days per week. 7 miles south Sherborne. Call Robert 07768 201472.
STEEL ERECTOR / CLADDER required for Industrial / Agricultural buildings. Experience preferred but not essential as training will be given to the right applicant. Company van available. All local work . Please contact John Guttridge 07860 570258 JDG Structural Steel Ltd.
Stockists and distributers of mild steel products currently require a
To learn all aspects of warehouse duties including steel picking, handling, loading, offloading & processing
Applicants must be highly safety conscious, accurate, and reliable with the ability to work as part of a team as well as under own initiative.
To be trained on all machinery including:
• Overhead cranes
• Sideloader
• Counterbalance forklift
• Steel sawing systems
• HGV training can be provided for the right candidate
Landscapers and labourers needed. We are looking for skilled landscapers and general labourers to join our team. A good knowledge of hard and soft landscaping along with a can do attitude required, drivers preferred but not essential. Long term positions within an establish local company. Previous applicants need not reapply.
07792892999
Benefits include
➢ free on-site parking
➢ No weekends
➢ Competitive salary
➢ Overtime opportunities
Looking for a new challenge?
Please apply by emailing a CV to neil.cahill@pulhamsteels.co.uk
info@greenhavenlandscapes.co.uk
Port Regis is a delightful preparatory school, for day and boarding children aged 2-13, in Shaftesbury, Dorset.
We are seeking to recruit to the following roles:
The successful candidates can expect competitive rates of pay and benefits; and to join an exceptional working environment and staff team.
For full details of the roles and application procedure, please visit our website - portregis.com/vacancies
Port Regis (Charity No: 306218) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment vetting checks.
Bagber, Sturminster Newton
Have a vacancy for a
Knowledge of the Agricultural industry and Machinery is desirable but not essential.
If you are interested, please call us on 01258 473176 or send your C.V and a covering letter to vjcox@cjcox.co.uk
We have an opportunity to join the team at our Gillingham office. The role includes receptionist duties and dealing with incoming telephone calls, general clerical and secretarial duties, filing and archivin g, and other ad-hoc office work There may also be an opportunity to learn bookkeeping and similar accounts related work. No prior experience is required, but the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a confident telephone manner, a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Please send your CV by email to: chris@andpal.co.uk
C Jarratt, Andrews and Palmer, The Square, Gillingham SP8 4AR
We are looking for a self-motivated, experienced sales professional to join our growing team. The successful applicant will have a number of years’ experience within the steel industry and be able to bring with them new customer contacts as well as develo ping existing relations.
The Role:
• Profitable sales of general steel products to agricultural, commercial and domestic customers
• Liaise with the commercial director regarding sales price parameters
• Deal with all incoming enquiries via call, email & occasionally in person quickly and efficiently
• Proactively search for new customer leads and sales opportunities.
• Seek feedback on any lost orders and report to management.
• Work within an established office setting to promote a healthy, happy working environment.
Salary negotiable dependant on experience
Bonus potential | On site parking
Looking for a new challenge? apply by emailing
a CV to neil.cahill@pulhamsteels.co.uk
All applicants dealt with in the strictest of confidence
Age Concern North Dorset would like to recruit a ‘Community Outreach Worker’, initially for a 1 -year-project, to engage with our local community and support the promotion and development of our services. This exciting new role will suit someone living locally with a good understanding of the needs of older people and with experience of social media and IT. The successful candidate will attend a wide range of events, meet with a variety of different organisations and local providers as well as provide information on a regular basis to local people about our services through a regular drop-in facility. We are looking for someone who will have the use of their own car for 6-8 hours during a week, can be flexible as the role requires and is able to communicate well and bu ild good working relationships. This is a new project and if successful could be extended. Additionally, hours will depend on the work generated. For an application form and job description please call Age Concern North Dorset on 01258 475582 . No CV’s required.
House Fairy wanted for very well organised House on the edge of Shaftesbury. Cleaning, Laundry, Ironing also to House sit with 2 well behaved dogs when needed would be a bonus. Good Rate of Pay. Refs Required 07909 994919
GP Surgery Administer/ Trainee Dispenser required at Silton Surgery near Gillingham Dorset. The role comprises of 21 hours across 3 days, although flexibility is essential to cover staff leave. Excellent people and IT skills are required. However training will be given. For the job description please contact Georgia at Silton Surgery 01747 840226 or email silton.surgery@ nhs.net closing date : 7th July 2023
Co-ed Boarding and Day
Riding Yard Assistant (Part Time, Term Time Only)
A cheerful, energetic and hard-working individual is required to be part of the School’s Equestrian Team from September 2023. This post is part time for 25-30 hours per week and will involve some weekend work. Previous experience of horse care and schooling essential.
For further details, please contact: Rupert Burnell-Nugent, The Bursar, Sandroyd, Rushmore, Tollard Royal, Nr Salisbury, SP5 5QD Tel: 01725 516329 bursar@sandroyd.com www.sandroyd.org
Closing date 21st July 2023 Sandroyd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves contact with children and is classed as “regulated activity” by the UK government. As such, a number of mandated pre-employment checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken to ensure that the successful candidate is suitable for work with children. Additionally, suitability for work with children will be assessed by taking up appropriate references and at interview. Finally, candidates should be aware that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Bricklayer/Mason required on large refurbishment project. Start immediately Contact TA Green 01963 34221
office@horsingtonbwmat.org
Initially fixed term contracts to start September 2023 8.50am – 12.30pm Term-time only
Horsington Church School is a rural village school set in delightful surroundings between Wincanton and Templecombe. We are offering 2 part-time learning support positions to the right candidates. We are an inclusive school, where every child feels valued and given the opportunity to achieve their potential and celebrate personal success.
For full details and to download an application form please visit vacancies on our website: Horsington Church School – A Bath and Wells Academy (horsingtonbwmat.org) or contact the school.
Closing date: Monday 3rd July 202
This post will commence: Wednesday 6th September 2023
A Dorset firm has been recognised by the fire service for its support to on-call firefighters.
Sunseeker International Ltd, based in Poole, has received an award from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service for its support to crew at Hamworthy, Poole and Portland fire stations.
The luxury yacht company allows six members of staff to respond to emergencies from their workplace. At their Dorset sites, Sunseeker has altered the factory layout and workstations to help the on-call firefighters, as well as allocating dedicated parking bays close to the site entrance.
The presentation was made at the service’s annual awards ceremony in May.
Greg Berrisford and Oliver Smart from Sunseeker received the award from Chief Fire Officer Ben Ansell and sponsors Andy Kerr and Fiona Clayton, from SSS Public Safety.
Steve Timms, production director at Sunseeker, said: “Sunseeker is honoured to have been recognised in these awards. “With a 2,000-strong workforce living in Dorset, we take our commitment to the local community very seriously.
“We are proud to support such a worthwhile local service and, in particular, honour the Sunseeker employees who
volunteer their time to serve the local community.”
Andy Kerr said: “SSS Public Safety is honoured to continue our association with these awards, to pay tribute to firefighters and staff across the service, and to thank local employers for allowing their staff to be released from duties to attend fire calls.”
Group manager Stuart Gillion, who manages the fire stations in the BCP area, said: “Sunseeker’s support for our on-call firefighters has included allowing time
for training and providing flexibility in working hours.
“In return, our firefighters use their knowledge and expertise in areas such as fire marshal duties, first aid and guidance with risk assessments.
“I’m delighted that Sunseeker are being recognised for their outstanding contribution to our service.”
For more information about being an on-call firefighter with Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, visit dwfire.org. uk/on-call-firefighters.
Businesses in Wimborne are being encouraged to get to grips with data protection on the fifth anniversary of the introduction of landmark legislation.
Wimborne law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has warned that many firms still do not fully understand their responsibilities and could face fines for breaches.
The comments come on the fifth anniversary of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation governing data privacy and use of personal information which is now embedded in UK law.
Ellis Jones – with offices in East Street – has drawn its expertise together to create a new, standalone data protection department to advise businesses, organisations, public bodies and individuals.
Associate solicitor Diane Pearce, pictured, said:
“Technology has exploded in the past few years and this has had considerable consequences for data protection and information security.
“It is hard to believe that the introduction of GDPR was five years ago but many businesses still don’t fully understand the requirements of the data protection legislation in their day to day business operations.
“This anniversary is a timely reminder to check their policies, procedures, workflows and operations.
“Data compliance is essential to every business because they all collect data.
“Technology growth has meant that it is important for businesses to have measures in place to protect themselves, and to build brand loyalty within their business, clients and contacts.
“We have seen large
organisations including the likes of Facebook impacted by data breaches and the publicity that follows.
“As we move on from the COVID pandemic I fully expect to see the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) more actively involved in carrying out more spot audits or compliance checks. Also, any data breaches can bring an organisation under the radar of the ICO.
“There can be heavy fines,
and we are keen to work with businesses to generate awareness, offer advice and assist in meeting their compliance requirements.” She added: “One of the major issues we see, is where businesses may have a data protection policy or privacy policy in place which is generic and has not been tailored to their individual business requirements, or they may have missed sections out because they have taken a template version from elsewhere.
“GDPR and data protection has not gone away and will continue to be a significant focal point for every business, so those who fail to fully understand it, do so at their peril.”
Data protection in the UK falls under the Data Protection Act 2018, which implements UK GDPR following its introduction on May 25, 2018.
Companies and businesses from across the region have signed on as sponsors for this year’s BH Area Hospitality Association (BAHA) Recognition Awards, which shine a light on the industry’s unsung heroes.
County Foods.
Chef de Partie/Commis Chef of the Year, sponsored by Comax.
Kitchen Porter of the Year, sponsored by Chinastack Catering Equipment Ltd.
Local full fibre broadband provider Wessex Internet has beaten other providers from across the country to be awarded ‘UK Fibre Provider of the Year’ at a leading industry awards ceremony in London.
In addition, the Blandford-based company won the ‘Best Rural Provider’ category for the second year running, recognising its commitment to connecting rural communities across Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire and Wiltshire, and bridging the digital divide. Wessex Internet impressed judges with its customer-centric approach.
“It has invested significantly in customer service and network upgrades, meaning their satisfaction scores are industry leading.
In addition, judges noted the company’s rapid growth and exceptional dedication to bringing full fibre to rural communities.
Hector Gibson Fleming, Wessex Internet CEO said: “We’re thrilled to have won these two awards.
“The hard work and dedication of so many people across our business is the reason we’ve managed to beat the majors in our industry from across the UK to win these fantastic awards.”
Nominations are open for the third annual Recognition Awards, with a glitzy ceremony celebrating individuals and teams in hospitality taking place at the Cumberland Hotel, Bournemouth on Sunday, October 1. The main awards sponsors this year are Booking.com and NFU Mutual, with Bournemouth Coastal Bid as main supporter. Twenty-four other companies have also booked to sponsor award categories and the ceremony. Ellis Jones Solicitors is an awards sponsor for the first time this year.
Nigel Smith, managing partner, said: “As a local business, we are proud to help BAHA recognise the unsung heroes who make such an important contribution to the success of the area’s hospitality and tourism industry.
“We’re looking forward to seeing lots of outstanding entries in the HR/Admin/Accounts Person of the Year category, as well as the awards night later in the year.”
Andy Brennan returns as host and creative director of the awards for the second time. Drinks sponsors for the awards and all BAHA events going forward are: Tolchards, Shanty Spirits and Thatchers.
More details from: bhhospitalityassociation.co. uk/bh-awards/recognition-awards-2023
This year’s award categories, and sponsors are: Sales Manager of the Year, sponsored by A-One Insurance.
Events Operations of the Year, sponsored by Bidfood.
Receptionist of the Year, sponsored by BCTC. Housekeeper of the Year, sponsored by Clean Linen Services Ltd.
Head/Sous Chef of the Year, sponsored by
in association with Phil’s Happy Dogs www.philshappydogs.co.uk Tel: 07721 094 494
Bar Person of the Year, sponsored by Smugglers Cove, BCP Council.
Restaurant Manager of the Year, sponsored by Cater Elite.
Waiter/Waitress of the Year, sponsored by T M Recycling.
HR/Admin/Accounts Person of the Year, sponsored by Ellis Jones Solicitors.
Reservations & Revenue Person of the Year, sponsored by Charminster Dry Cleaners.
Assistant/Duty Manager of the Year, sponsored by The Coffee Bean Company.
Spa/Pool Person of the Year, sponsored by UMC Air Conditioning.
Maintenance Person of the Year, sponsored by Waste Management Facilities.
Night Staff of the Year, sponsored by Greenwing UK.
Deputy/Operations Manager of the Year, sponsored by Harvest Fine Foods.
Special Contribution to BAHA 2023, sponsored by BAHA.
SEN Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by SWRAC.
Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Event Temps.
B&P College Student of the Year, sponsored by Bournemouth & Poole College.
Bournemouth University Student of the Year, sponsored by Bournemouth University.
Exceptional Customer Service, sponsored by Booking.com
Rising Star 18-25 years old, sponsored by NFU Mutual New Forest, Isle of Wight and Bournemouth
Career Progression, supported by Bournemouth Coastal BID
Pets
A Dogs Day celebration in Ferndown will not only praise our pooches, but launch a new canine foodbank for our furry friends.
The Heathland House care home will be the venue for a Celebration of Dogs Day tomorrow, Saturday, July 1, featuring stalls, a fun dog show, as well a dog agility demonstration by Isabela Cox, one of the Heathland care team. Isabella is also part of the GB Dog agility team and a Crufts finalist. The community is being welcomed to the grounds of the
care home on the day, which will coincide with the launch of Dorset Dogs Foodbank, in Ferndown, with funds being raised for the cause on the day.
Debbie Holmes, home admissions adviser at Heathland House, said: “We hope this will be a wonderful event for our residents, staff and the wider community.”
For more information, visitcinnamoncc.com/care-homes/ heathland-house, and for more on the Foodbank, see dorsetdogs. com/food-bank.
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LILLY (n) 6yr old small Rottweiler Cross. Lilly is a delightfully friendly dog - she has never been difficult with any of the staff or volunteers at the sanctuary and even likes the vet. She can however be stubborn and sometimes needs to be coaxed into the right action. And she needs a home where she won’t be left as she gets upset. We do hope that there is the right person out there for her who will be patient and understanding and take advice if necessary.
BUDDY (n) 2 yr old Lurcher. Buddy can be nervous of people to start with but is coming on well (we think he may have been hit). He loves a one to one when he is very affectionate. Buddy seems very scared around other dogs and he needs input and socialising. Buddy has the capacity to be a loyal and loving friend.
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DUKE (n) 3yr old Mastiff x Boxer. Duke is a large very friendly boy. He came from a pound so there is no background information available on him but it is evident that he has had a home life. Duke is very clean, will sit, give a paw and very gentle when taking treats. He has been no problem with the other dogs.
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TOMMY (n) approx. 4yr old XL Bully. No history as has arrived from the pound and unfortunately has had ears cropped. Will require an experienced strong owner. Good with people and appears to be good with dogs.
EDDIE (n) 1yr old Pug cross. Seems good with all, Typical excitable puppy and will require ongoing training and socialisation.
STELLA Jack Russell cross. New in from the pound so no history. More details to follow.
BAILEY 9mth old Bully cross. New in from pound so no history. More details to follow.
WILF 8month old Wire Haired Dachshund. Very friendly, good with all. He loves his exercise
and is a typical playful puppy.
THEO (n) 6yr old Scruffy Terrier. Shy initially when first meeting people. Good with other dogs but needs his space. Will benefit from continued training and socialisation.
*PEPPER (n) 11yr old Lhasa x Shih Tzu. Friendly with people and good with other dogs. Enjoys his walks. Looking for a quiet retirement home.
*FRED (n) 11 year old Terrier x Bassett. Looking for a quiet retirement home.
*BALOO (n) 3 year old Red Merle Collie. Needs a quiet home. Requires 2hrs exercise a day.
SHAMBLES (n) 9yr old Maltese terrier. Good with people. Will need to be the only dog.
We also have lots of Rabbits & Guinea Pigs looking for new homes.
The Fly Fishers made a much-anticipated visit to Manningford Trout Fishery for their latest outing, writes
Gordon Wray
It’s always a good day out with strong fighting fish and a great welcome, although there was a strange sense of foreboding as the anglers gathered. The heat was rising and and fishermen feared a difficult day ahead.
Trout are a cold water species and react quickly to changes in temperature.
In the bright, hot weather they tend to seek the deeper, colder sanctuary of shaded pools. Some anglers found the heat a problem with fish treating their offerings with ambiguous disdain.
Our new member, a delighted-looking Nick Webb, bucked the trend, tempting a large rainbow of 2lb 9oz to the net. He continued to complete a four-fish bag of just shy of 11lb.
Successful patterns included buzzers and nymphs, wily fish shying away from garish lures. Great Effort Nick!
Wimborne Athletic Club’s young athletes had to work hard in the sunshine in the second Wessex Young Athletes fixture at Basingstoke. Third place behind league leaders Swindon and Basingstoke was a great result.
Mila Desborough 29m17 and Bethany Cassidy cleaned up with a double win in the under 13 javelin. Ava Elliott Smith won both the 100 metres 13.2 and the 200 metres 27.3. Kayla Robbins dominated the high jump with 1m40.
Ella Reece 9m89 and Olivia Jones7m92 took double points in under 15 shot. Ella also won the discus with 21m68. Esther Brooks 4m42 and Lavender West 4m41 also doubled in the long jump.
Doubles were also the order of the day in the under 17s where India West 4m91 and Lucy Lucas 4m44 wrapped up the long
jump and Lola Sainsbury 11m32 and Lucy Lucas 10m28 won the shot.
The boys played their part. Elliott Trickey was second in both the Under 13 100 metres 12.8 and the 200 26.6 but shaved tenths off the club records in both.
Lucas Joliffe won the long jump 4m72 and surprised himself by also winning the high jump 1m26. Caleb Warren lofted the discus out to a winning 16m54. Alex Warren was second in the under 15 shot 10m50 and Felix Summers shared second place in a tense high jump with 1m60. Harry Jones won under 17 javelin 38m28 and was second in both the shot 10m38 and the discus 26m72.
The competition did not include Will Langridge’s favourite triple jump so he turned in a second placed 5m90 in the long jump.
Match Results
1) Swindon 629
2) Basingstoke 628.5
3) Wimborne 468.5
4) Aldershot 330
5) 314
6) Andover and Overton 181
In the Quadkids event for under 11s George Morton led the charge with a 1.57.9 600 metres and Josh Gollings won the throw giving them first and second in the competition and first place in the boy’s team event. Though the girls were strong they couldn’t match the boy’s scoring prowess and the combined team settled for second place overall.
Quadkids Result
1) Swindon 1620
2) Wimborne 1588
3) Basingstoke 1402
4) Aldershot 1395
5) Andover and Overton 1336
6) Woking 1334.
Coles Miller Solicitors are sponsoring the annual Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride for the fourth year running – with three of the team joining the fundraising cyclists.
The leading Dorset law firm has been sponsoring the popular annual ride since 2019.
This year Coles Miller will donate more than £1,000 to Macmillan Cancer Support through its sponsorship.
Coles Miller managing partner Neil Andrews, associate solicitor Laura Hall and marketing director Nick Balchin will all be riding 48 miles.
The July 2 event will start and finish at Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground in Badbury View Road.
This year’s ride will be the seventh for Neil Andrews, head of the Commercial Department and Business Property Law at Coles Miller.
Residential conveyancing solicitor Laura Hall is a keen cyclist who has ridden the Macmillan event four times already.
Triathlete Nick Balchin will be taking part in the Macmillan ride for the second year running.
In May he completed the tenth annual 100-mile RideLondon, an Olympic legacy event – and in June he rode 200 miles from London to Paris.
All three Coles Miller riders have special reasons for supporting Macmillan, having lost loved ones to cancer.
Nick Balchin said: “The Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride is an inspiring event that over the decades has raised large sums of
money for a very worthy cause.
“We’re thoroughly looking forward to joining in the fun with the other riders as we all cycle together in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support,” he added.
The Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride was founded in 1989 by Peter Smith-Nicholls after his fundraising ride from
John O’Groats to Land’s End. Since then, the annual event has raised more than £1.5million.
This year’s ride will be the 35th of its kind and organisers hope it will raise more than £35,000.
Visit the website macmillanbikeride.com for more details.
A project that saw an empty Blandford home brought back into use has scooped a prestigious national award.
Dorset Council oversaw the renovation of the property, in West Street, fright, or use as accommodation by people in need.
And work by the council’s Housing Standards Team has been recognised at the Empty Homes Network conference. Neglected for 20 years, the Grade II-listed building has been transformed into a home for locals.
With the cost of refurbishment higher than expected due to the age of the property, Dorset Council was able to work with project partners to get the scheme ‘over the line’, providing an innovative blend of grants and loans.
In exchange for the additional funding the owners, a charitable trust, leased the building to the council with nomination rights for the next 10 years.
A spokesman for the Empty Homes Network said: “Dorset Council and Lendology have developed a seamless relationship that complements each other’s strengths, to provide support and financial assistance through a challenging set of circumstances. “Resulting in not only a property being brought back into use, the leasing of the property to the local authority has ensured that the property will be occupied and managed to suit local need, reduce the reliance on B&B and temporary accommodation, and remove a blight from a busy marketplace.”
Graham Carr Jones, lead member for housing at the council, said: “The main beneficiaries are of course the people that can now call the property home, where they can be settled and thrive.
“We overcame a range of obstacles to make this happen in partnership with Lendology and our shared vision of bringing
this property back to life no matter what was key to a successful outcome.”
Emma Lower, CEO of Lendology, added: “Empty homes are a valuable resource being put to waste at a time when housing is so important.
“We understand the challenges people face in financing and renovating empty homes, and a lot of homeowners are unaware of the lending scheme funded by Dorset Council.
“Our unique approach to lending allows us to solve a range of finance issues in local communities and we love turning empty houses into loved homes.”
The simple answer is ‘yes’. Armishaws
Removals have money-saving tips for our homes and gardens.
No Charge
Do you automatically plug your phone in every night whether it needs it or not?
It’s another simple energy saving that will also extend the shelf-life of your phone’s battery.
Walk The Walk
Yes, it might take an extra 10 minutes to get to town/work/school but the sun is shining, so get outside and enjoy it!
Leaving the car at home will make you, your family and the planet healthier and with fuel prices so high, it’ll save you money.
Spend Spend Spend!
This might seem counter-intuitive but ditching old inefficient items now (fridges, washing machines, kettles) will help reduce energy usage and save you money in the long term.
Old appliances are broken down and many of the materials recycled.
Get Creative
Upcycling furniture is fun to do, it creates projects that family members can share. It also means less goes to landfill and it’s cheaper than buying new. If you’re painting it, make sure you use water rather than oil-based paints.
Royal Flush
If you’re on a water metre, reducing the flush can be a handy saving.
A brick in the cistern (in a water-tight bag or container) can dramatically reduce the amount of water you use annually. Switching to a reduced flow shower-head is another simple win.
Spending one minute less in the shower each day can reduce your electricity bill by as much as £15 a year.
Don’t Standby
Don’t leave TV’s, computer monitors, stereos, radios, etc on Standby.
It might be only another small annual saving but added together... you’re saving the planet and saving cash!
That’s Rubbish!
A lot of our rubbish can be composted for gardening. Grass cuttings, some food waste, eggshells, paper, card, there is a massive list of compostable items that will save you trips to the garden centre.
Now that you’ve got your own compost, you can start growing your own fruit and veg.
It’s cheap, rewarding and can be great fun to do with younger family members.
Say no to pre-packaged lunches and start taking your own to work.
It’s a good way to reduce home food waste, save money and makes sticking to healthier eating habits easier.
Plus, every time you make rather than buy, you’ve saved on food airmiles.
n For more household hacks and tips head to armishaws.com/blog
