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With more than 500 people from far and wide wandering round the 22 gardens open around the town, all the hard work put in by the gardeners for Wimborne in Bloom Open Gardens Day proved very worthwhile.
Volunteers from the Wimborne Foodbank family gathered to bid a fond (but sad) farewell to Rachel Plowman after her busy two and a half years as deputy manager.
Rachel is moving on in her career to work for the NHS. It is hoped that Rachel will continue her involvement as a volunteer.
Chris Brown, Wimborne Town Crier, was among those who came to share the day and gave a special farewell cry.
Plant sales at several gardens helped boost the overall total raised and particular thanks are due to Jonathan and Elizabeth Gilbert who donated a large selection of plants for sale.
At Hollybank House there was extra entertainment by the Wrinkle Pickers playing on their guitars.
Speaking after, chairman of Wimborne in Bloom Richard Nunn said: “Well, what a scorcher... and not only weatherwise!” .
A total of more than £5,800 was raised – the effect of which will be seen in the floral displays and hanging baskets around Wimborne.
Wimborne in Bloom’s next event is the annual duck race on August Bank Holiday Saturday, August 26. Tickets will be on sale a few days before the event.
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David Phipp House Furnisher are proud to announce the arrival of the new Jay Blades X range into their showrooms. The exciting new range of sofas and chairs from G Plan who, have joined forces with furniture restorer and award winning TV Presenter Jay Blades on a collection that celebrates their shared passion for considered and distinctive style.
G Plan has featured heavily throughout Jay’s childhood and his furniture restoration journey making him a long-time admirer of the brand. He says if you had GPlan furniture back in the 70’s and 80’s it was almost like you had ‘made it’! With G Plan and Jay’s shared passion for contemporary design and craftsmanship, as well as Jay’s love,
passion and respect for G Plan - it is the perfect pairing.
The collection includes distinctive sofa and accent designs that blend the years of G Plan’s furniture expertise alongside Jay’s signature creativity and flair to create furniture packed with personality and a sense of fun, designed with real life in mind. You’ll find everything from eyecatching centerpieces, to cosy snugglers and a place to put your feet up. Each can be customised to suit your unique style and taste with beautiful detailing including deep bookcase arms, power footrest options and decorative plinths, you are sure to fall in love with more than just one piece of furniture!
Sustainability is an important part of the collection, plenty of steps have been taken to minimise their impact on the environment: Adding sustainable fabrics as an option offers the customer a responsible choice. All springs are 100% recyclable, made
by Wade Spring. All cardboard and plastic used are 100% recyclable and they have partnered with suppliers who are working towards sustainable practises to reduce their Carbon footprint. An effective way to minimise their impact on the environment is to offer a 25 year guarantee on the timber frames. Back cushion fillings are made using 100% recyclable polyester fibre from recycled waste. The average sofa cushion uses the equivalent of 100 plastic bottles. The range is displayed on our first floor and has brought that area to life. Jay explained in an interview that all the pieces are named after his childhood memories, areas where he grew up or where he had fun. The Rigley Collection being his favourite. Rigley Road reminds him of Saturdays as a child with his mum & brother. The Broadway Chair he classes as the Daddy of all the chairs. It’s well worth a try! The other ranges Albion, Morley, Stamford are all on display along with the Bethnal and Peabody chairs and their range of footstools.
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Parents and child carers should check in with Dorset Council’s Summer in Dorset scheme as it launches six weeks of fun and assistance for the holidays. Summer in Dorset is designed to bring high quality, accessible and affordable holiday activities to families over the school break, with opportunities to do everything from joining activities and events, to learning new skills, making new friends, and enjoying tasty, nutritious food. There’ll be events designed for Send children and their families, to help them join in the fun, as well as a passcode for free activities, for families whose children are eligible for benefitrelated free school meals. To find out what holiday clubs are on, and when, as well as all the activities in your area, visit helpandkindness.co.uk/ summer-in-dorset-2023 or email holidayactivities@dorsetcouncil. gov.uk.
Hillside Community First School in Verwood has retained its grading as a ‘good’ school. An Ofsted report was full of praise for the students, staff and leadership.
Inspectors said the school helps children to become ‘respectful, tolerant and responsible.’ Furthermore, it said that pupils ‘feel safe and happy’ and that they ‘talk proudly of their school’. It added that parents speak highly of the school and that they feel part of the community.
Headteacher Dave Graves, above, said: “We are fortunate to have great staff, and enthusiastic children and parents who combine to provide an excellent learning environment.
“The inspectors praised the emphasis on the curriculum being at the heart of the school and the aspiration for children to love reading.
“In the report it noted how we provide clubs including tennis, creative media, gardening and sports, and also that we go on trips and enter sports competitions.
“I’m pleased these extra-curricular activities were acknowledged.”
Hillside Community First School joined Wimborne Academy Trust - which became Initio Learning Trust last year - in 2019.
The school has just over 200 pupils aged between four and nine.
Well said Tony Horitz (June 30 edition) in criticising Christopher Chope’s calling immigrants ‘a burden’. As Tony rightly says, this country would completely fall apart where it not of the ‘immigrant’ workforce plus the increasingly necessary
volunteer workforce.
A survey just this week refers to employers no longer offering youngsters jobs because, even if they accept, they are then often not seen again after a day or two.
Jerry Hall GillinghamIt’s an iconic image, known around the world as a symbol of happiness.
The humble yellow, circular face, with two simple black dot eyes and a big smile.
It’s known as a smiley face and has become a cultural icon.
But it has humble beginnings...
In 1963, Harvey Ross Ball, of Worcester, Mass, in the US, was hired by an insurance company to create a morale-boosting icon for its employees.
“I made a circle with a smile for a mouth on yellow paper, because it was sunshiny and bright,” the late graphic designer later told the Associated Press.
Harvey’s image was used on posters and badges for employees and was an instant hit.
However, it didn’t stay in the company.
Unfortunately neither Ball, nor the insurance company, trademarked the logo.
That was done by French journalist Franklin Loufrani, who dubbed it ‘Smiley’ and formed a business around it, licensing it to companies like Levi’s and Mars candy.
The Smiley Company is now run by Loufrani’s son, Nicolas, and generates hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue a year. Ball, on the other hand, only collected his payment of $45.
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.
Jacques Hale presented an insight into the Vikings’ (Nordic) invasion of France, to the Norman invasion of England and Wales in 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 a flute played by Dinah Fingle-Finch with Mark accompanying on guitar. We enjoyed a fascinating evening arranged by Maya Chatterjee for the association’s June event. For more information please visit: wvta.org.uk.
Graham RichardsVerwood Rotary Club president Clive Grove has handed over to Andy Maw. The club has been able to donate an amazing total of nearly £19,000 this year to charities, local organisations and groups. £3000 of this was donated to Clive’s chosen charity of Macmillan Caring Locally and club members hope this donation will help the charity with all the
incredible work they do.
The club’s Rustic Fayre is on August Bank Holiday Monday at Potterne Park. Do put the date in your diary – and if you would like to help as a volunteer on the day, please contact Vern Harris (rustic chairman) on 07707 074240 or via the club website.
Louisa Hiscock VerwoodIn the autumn of 2002, a small group of volunteers formed a committee to process the formation of Wimborne u3a, the town’s own branch of The University of the Third Age. By the end of that first year, around 100 retired or semiretired local people had joined. Wimborne u3a continues to
thrive - now having around 500 members and 70 groups, varying from History to Tai Chi. Groups meet either in members’ homes or in local venues another. For details visit: wimborneu3a. org.uk, or email info@ wimborneu3a.org.uk.
Barbara Geldart WimborneWe are pleased to announce that the Ferndown Community Watch office has moved back into the Barrington Centre from its location at the library end of the Day Centre.
Prior to the Covid lockdown and refurbishment of the Barrington, the Police Community Office, manned by police support volunteers, served as an interface between the local neighbourhood police team and the public.
Annual footfall was around 2,500 visitors.
The renamed Community Watch Office is now staffed by neighbourhood watch volunteers and is available to anyone with local concerns, in
need of advice or who would like to purchase items from our wide range of inexpensive personal and domestic security products. In addition, we sell credit card foil protectors and foil-lined car key pouches as well as rolls of doggy poo bags and kitchen caddy compostable food bags at low prices. So please pop in to see us from Monday to Friday, 10am1230pm, in the first room on the left as you enter the centre. We would also like to see anyone interested in volunteering three hours each week to staff the office. Please come in and see us to discuss.
Derek Howshall FerndownWorld record-holding super swimmer Oly Rush is to attempt another first – towing a huge dinosaur in the water between Bournemouth’s two piers.
The ‘human fish’ had a model plesiosaur made from 600 plastic bottles and other rubbish collected from beaches.
To raise awareness about plastic pollution he will be towing 15ft-long, 80kg ‘Percy’ on Saturday, July 29, between the piers from 7am until 7pm.
It will look like he is being chased by a prehistoric predator during the ‘Trash Tow 2023’ event.
Fellow volunteers from his Project Planet Earth group will be on the sand to explain to beach-goers what’s going on.
Oly, from Upton near Poole in Dorset, is the fastest person to swim around the Isle of Wight and is the only person to have swum around Grand Cayman non-stop. He said: “I am aiming to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the oceans and Percy the plesiosaur will turn heads.
“The model was made by Glenn Martin, from Ghost of the Sea on the Isle of Wight, who makes some incredible and thoughtprovoking sculptures.
“When I pull it behind me it should look as if it’s chasing me.
“It was made from plastic collected on beaches and highlights just how
We have been awarded this much sought after accolade for our work with Gold Standards Framework
much pollution there is out there.
“In September I am going to swim around the Greek island of Ithaca non-stop, which should take 24 hours.
“Thanks to sponsors Green Folk Recruitment I am in full time training and this Trash Tow will be part of it.
“I set up Project Planet Earth as a group to raise awareness about plastic pollution and we’re hoping it will soon be an official charity.
“As well as doing long swims, I go into
schools to speak to youngsters and spend my days removing plastic from Dorset’s beaches.
“If everyone does a little bit, it will make a huge difference. Hopefully we’ll have some good weather for the Trash Tow.” Plesiosaurs were carnivorous marine reptiles that lived in the Jurassic period and went extinct bout 50million years ago. Visit ProjectPlanet.Earth for all the details –and from there you can sponsor Oly on his next swim.
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Those who worship at the altar of ‘net zero’ have some serious questions to answer, not least because the policy was introduced without its full implications having been evaluated.
Recent constituency visits to a garden centre, the Forestry Commission and a meals on wheels provider have brought home to me some of the absurd consequences which are flowing from the way in which regulators are interpreting ‘net zero’ policy.
The Government has announced that there will be a total ban on the use of peat in horticulture in the UK from 2026.
The implications for domestic growers of plants and trees are dire because there is no alternative growing medium which has moisture retention and nutrient qualities which are as good as peat.
Compost with as little as 10% peat is vastly better than peatfree compost.
Using the latter can result in a one third decline in the germination and growth of seedlings.
Even the plants which survive need much more frequent watering because of their vulnerability to drought conditions as well as needing more fertiliser to boost their growth.
The sad experience of so many
gardeners this summer has been to watch their new plants and trees die.
Meanwhile, contradictions in the Government’s policy of planting more trees so that they can absorb carbon dioxide are emerging.
Statistics only measure the quantity of new plantings but not the quantity surviving after five years and thereby becoming established trees. The Forestry Commission has confirmed that it is still actively engaged in ‘deforesting’ the New Forest. Self-seeding trees are being wantonly destroyed on the justification that they are the right trees but in the wrong place! To compound this policy folly, the Forestry Commission is using taxpayers’ money to buy farmland in the Isle of Wight on which to plant new trees as an alternative to allowing the New Forest itself to naturally regenerate as woodland.
Another regulatory absurdity
became apparent when I visited the Christchurch depot of a major supplier of ready-cooked frozen meals to the elderly and housebound.
More than half the containers in which the meals are delivered are returned to the supplier for recycling into new containers for the same purpose. This commendable practice is designed to reduce avoidable waste. But government regulators are now intervening to impose a tax on the replacement containers because they would prefer local authorities to do the recycling rather than the company itself. This is despite knowing that most local authorities lack the ability to do such recycling and resort to landfill instead. Similar perverse thinking threatens to undermine the glass bottle return scheme. It is of paramount importance that environmental regulation is based on common sense rather than dogma.
Recently, in sunny Leith, Starmer and his team provided an update on their plans for the green transition.
As well as confirmation of pre-announced policies such as overturning the ban on onshore wind, a Labour government would also focus on the practical enablers such as ‘rewiring Britain’ to reduce the amount of time it takes to get new green generation plugged in to the grid.
It’s interesting to contrast Labour’s approach with what the independent Committee on Climate Change has had to say about the current government.
They asses that the UK has ‘lost its global leadership’ on climate change, with a lack of ‘political leadership’ blamed for ‘worrying slow’ progress on cutting carbon emissions.
I think it’ll be clear going into the next election that if you want green, vote Labour and you’ll get it.
A vote for the Green Party on the other hand would just risk splitting the environmental vote. Furthermore, their track record in government is terrible. Witness the mess they made in Brighton, where they couldn’t even organise the bin collections.
Or in Scotland, where their farcical deposit return scheme for recycling has been, well, sent for recycling.
In contrast, Labour’s position on the environment is ambitious yet pragmatic.
I’m glad that the Labour leadership have listened to feedback from the GMB and other trade unions on North Sea Oil and Gas.
Labour would hold no further licensing rounds but would allow existing discoveries to be developed subject to compatibility with the UK’s net zero by 2050 objective.
The Greens would be shutting down production as soon as
they could – which would only lead to the UK importing oil and gas from hostile states such as Russia, or from the middle east with all the adverse climate impact of shipping and well site methane emissions. There are some areas where I still think Labour has more to do on energy policy, though. Take for example energy bills
for small businesses. As any reader will know after the recent turbulence, domestic consumers are protected by a heavily regulated marketed. For businesses though it’s the wild west.
Brokers can hoodwink business owners into signing new deals at thoroughly uncompetitive rates.
They prey on the fact that owners are time poor, sending renewal emails without prices displayed and only 48 hours to object.
They signed my micropub up to a new deal last November (winter being the worst time to renew for a customer, and the most profitable for the broker) despite the contact not expiring until this August.
We’re still trying to get out of it. I would like to see a Labour government extend some of the protection consumers get to small businesses up to a certain turnover.
In recent times, there has been considerable negative press about 15-minute neighbourhoods. They have been linked to the term ‘anti-car coalition’ – a phrase commonly thrown at anyone who wants to be safer when walking or cycling.
Most people who walk or cycle for some journeys also drive a car. Those who claim that ‘we’ hate cars fail to realise that every time one of ‘us’ decides to leave our car on the drive, we are reducing the length of the traffic jam in which we would otherwise all be sitting. Many journeys are made for the car, and some people have no option thanks to their lack of mobility, complex lives, or lack of alternative. But some trips are easier – and less stressful - on two feet or two wheels.
I live about half a mile from the local shops, post office and leisure centre. If I am not going on elsewhere, it is just as quick
for me to hop on my bike and lock it up outside the shops than to drive to the car park, find a space and pay to park.
As children we create communities using Lego or Playmobil, we learn the geography of towns and our memories take us back to our walk to school, when everyone knew each other and there was a shop on the street corner. Of course, back then most families only had one car – if they had a car at all – and we did not have social media stealing our attention. We had time to spend in the shops as daytime TV was non-existent and catchup had not been invented. But aren’t we remembering the time when most of us DID live in 15-minute neighbourhoods? Most Dorset communities still are (if we have time to get out of the car) but add the word ‘city’ and ‘anti-car’ and suddenly we panic!
Critics scare us by citing the
freedom we will lose, rather than the freedom we will gain to enjoy our surroundings and reconnect with our neighbours. The car that we aspired to own a generation or two ago has become the slave to which we now construct our lives. When we describe our ideal place to live, it usually involves local shops, schools, pubs, and libraries. People complain about
the level of traffic these days in our communities, worry about air pollution and fear speeding cars running over their cats or preventing them letting their children learn to ride a bike. When new homes are built, the biggest complaint is that they’re constructed without thought to community infrastructure, of them creating traffic as people come in to use the facilities we already have.
We are living in a more fragile age, we are managing multiple crises – housing, climate, cost of living and mental health. We need to rethink how we live; that may involve embracing Garden Villages or Towns where we create brand new spaces with all the services we need, or reusing spaces in towns for homes close to facilities.
We should not be frightened to embrace 15-minute neighbourhoods, they are just communities in their perfect sense.
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
Our recent story about Walter and Henrietta Bankes caught the eye of Kingston Lacy, volunteer, Ron Bolton, who offered further fascinating insights.
“Walter Ralph Bankes was the last member of the family to be interred in the Bankes family vault in Wimborne Minster, along with 12 other family members, named on the brass plaque in the wall.”
Special permission was given to open the vault in 1905 to allow Walter’s ashes, contained in the Gold Cup he won at Ascot, to be interred, since in 1856, once William John Bankes had been interred, his descendant, Edmund Bankes had it sealed, adding a brass plaque that read ‘This vault from henceforth being forever closed’.
“There are only two direct descendants of the Bankes family alive today,” says Ron, from Merley.
“One is Mary who was Ralph’s (spelled and pronounced Raph’s) daughter.
“Her whereabouts is not generally known, but she was born in 1940.
“The other is Lalage Hall, Viola Bankes’ eldest daughter. Lalage is 96 and lives in Putney.
“There are many nieces, nephews and cousins, some of whom we see at Kingston Lacy from time to time, but these two are the only direct descendants remaining.
“Raph, his wife Hilary and his sister
Daphne, rest in Wimborne cemetery. “His sister Viola is in Mill Hill Cemetery, London with her husband Norman Bruce Hall and Henrietta, who retired to Mayfair once Raph was old enough to manage the Kingston Lacy estate, is in South Ealing cemetery.”
Referring to the Kitchen Garden glasshouses, he says: “The large glasshouse had disappeared by the time the National Trust took over.
“Only the small glasshouse on the Northern side of the glasshouse complex was still standing.”
Monday 12th Pictures, Maps, Books & Postcards
Tuesday 13th Silver, Jewellery, Watches & Clocks
Jewellery, Watches & Silver 17th
Wednesday 14th Model Cars, Trains, Dolls & Toys
Model Cars, Trains, Dolls & Toys 18th
Thursday 15th Medals, Militaria, Coins & Stamps
Chinese & Japanese Ceramics & Bronze 19th
Friday 16th Asian Ceramics & Works of Art
Coins, Medals, Militaria & Stamps 20th
Classic Motorcycle Auction 28th October
Enamel Signs & Automobilia 21st
Classic Car Auction 11th November
Classic & Vintage Car Autumn Auction
Further entries now being accepted
Classic Motorcycle Autumn Auction
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Bikers get all revved up at auction
and Australia,” said Richard Bromell of Charterhouse. Sold for just over £60,000, the top lot in the auction was this 1968 Egli Vincent.
bikes, cars, silver, jewellery watches and automobilia.
“Plenty of buyers turned up to the auction but we also sold bikes to Poland, Japan
n Charterhouse are now accepting entries for their summer auctions of classic
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Liberty’s Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre is named after Liberty, our Alaskan Bald Eagle, one of the many birds of prey that we have on display at the Centre, which is located just outside Ringwood near the natural beauty of Hampshire’s New Forest National Park, and close to the splendour of Dorset’s World Heritage “Jurassic” Coast.
At Liberty’s you will find a large collection of Birds of Prey, including Owls, Hawks, Falcons and Vultures, as well as a collection of Reptiles and other creepy crawlies in our Reptile House.
Liberty’s Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre is named after Liberty, our Alaskan Bald Eagle, one of the many birds of prey that we have on display at the Centre, which is located just outside Ringwood near the natural beauty of Hampshire’s New Forest National Park, and close to the splendour of Dorset’s World Heritage “Jurassic” Coast.
Enjoy a visit and observe these magnificent birds flying free and reptiles up close in various daily demonstrations.
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In an idyllic spot between Swanage and Studland, Ulwell Holiday Park is the perfect destination for a break. It provides an ideal base from which to catch the bus to Bournemouth, via the scenic Sandbanks Ferry, or into picturesque seaside haven, Swanage. You could also take a steam train ride to Corfe Castle, making your way back to Ulwell across the Purbeck Hills…
Even if you choose not to venture out, there’s plenty to do. The Ulwell Shop is on the doorstep, complete with fresh bakery, local sausages and most essential items, while the Village Inn serves drinks throughout the day, as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner.
All the while, you can be charging your electric vehicle back at the holiday park. So, bring your tent or motorhome, or hire a luxury caravan, where you can sit outside and take in the beautiful Purbeck Hills. Perhaps then is the time to plan that walk to Corfe Castle or Old Harry Rocks to take in the stunning scenery of Studland Bay and Poole Harbour.
For the sporty types, Purbeck Golf Course is nearby, as are the delights of the Jurassic Coast,for the more history-minded. Or, you could take a dip in the heated indoor swimming pool included in the cost of your stay – and even if you’re not staying, you are welcome to book a swim at reception. Ulwell Holiday really is the base for everything the area has to offer.
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Adventure Wonderland is the perfect destination for family fun in Bournemouth this summer! There is so much to enjoy during your next visit including all your favourite rides and attractions! Make a splash on Jungle Falls log flume or ride the waves of the Ghostly Galleon. Fly high on the Flying Elephants and get in a spin on the Turbo Teacups! Jump for joy on The Buccaneers Bouncer! and relax in The Caterpillar’s Sensory Garden.
Your ticket also includes the huge indoor play centre, Wild Thing!, Alice at the Movies crazy golf, Pony World animal area and explore the Alice in Wonderland Maze. Take your seats in The Theatre for our brand new show, ’Tik Tok Time!’ Starring Alice, the Queen of Hearts and Mr Rabbit!
It’s a summer full of event-ure! Adventure Wonderland will also be welcoming some very specials guests during the summer holidays. Come and see JJ from Cocomelon on 27th July, Peppa Pig on 10th August and Chase from Paw Patrol on 24th August 2023.
Adventure Wonderland - memories made here. Book your visit now. Visit www.adventurewonderland.co.uk
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre is challenging your little monkeys to learn about primate rescue & rehabilitation this summer! With a huge list of fun challenges and activities to complete, there’s plenty to keep little mind’s busy!
Monkey World is home to over 250 primates of more than 25 different species. Many of the park’s residents have been neglected, kept in unnatural conditions, or experienced unbelievable cruelty. At Monkey World, they can enjoy company of their own kind in a safe and natural environment.
Combining fun with conservation, self-guided audio tours and free keeper Q&As explain all about man’s closest living relative. Visitors can see the stars of TV’s ‘Monkey Life’, then ‘monkey around’ in the south’s largest adventure playground!
Book online to save up to 10% off gate prices at www.monkeyworld.org/book-tickets
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Sleep is a hot health topic these days, with many of us not getting enough and everincreasing evidence of its benefits. Poor quality sleep is associated with hunger, being sedentary and weight gain (not to mention feeling tired and not performing at your best). To make matters worse, weight gain often has a negative impact on sleep, making these two conditions unfortunate bedfellows (sorry).
But new research suggests that you can reverse both of these conditions at the same time! The studies show that our diet can improve sleep apnoea, a condition in which people have severely interrupted sleep. This research looked at the effects of our diet on people with both normal sleep patterns and those who get inadequate and lowquality sleep. The scientists also looked at how lack of sleep affects weight regain and how to prevent it.
When 195 adults went on The 1:1 Diet, on average, after eight weeks, they lost over two stone – a typical result for our diet – and over the following year, they had longer and betterquality sleep. The researchers also looked at the effects of exercise, a weight loss drug called liraglutide and how sleep affected weight regain. Over the following year, those who normalised their sleep didn’t gain any weight back, seemingly confirming the relationship between sleep and weight gain. Also, those who exercised also slept better. The
weight-loss drug didn’t improve sleep quality, but it improved duration for the first 26 weeks but by the end of the year, it was no longer providing this benefit. So, if you are caught in the cycle of poor sleep and weight gain, The 1:1 Diet can benefit both and give you a better chance of keeping the weight off. Also, if you are interested in more ways to up your sleep game, besides exercise, here are a few below… Routine - Try to stick to the same routine every day, going to bed and getting up at the same time.
Bath - Have a warm bath before
bed to relax your muscles ready for sleeping.
To-do list - Write a to-do list for the next day, knowing you have a plan for the next day will help you switch off for the evening and clear your mind.
Blue light reduction - Avoid going on your phone or watching TV too close to your bedtime, as the blue light given off screens will have a negative effect on your sleep. Instead, try reading a book for 30 minutes before you’re planning on going to sleep. Listen to relaxing music or white noise whilst you’re dropping off to sleep, this will distract the mind and calm you.
Caffeine - Caffeine and nicotine are notorious sleep interrupters and certain medications may disrupt sleep, so you may want to talk to your doctor.
Eating late - Try to avoid eating late at night.
For more information regarding the Steps and to start your weight-loss transformation, chat to your friendly Consultant today!
My front lawn is brown, what can I do as I don’t want this to happen every year?
Grass is a very hot topic, with campaigns such as ‘No Mow May’ taking off, and the increasing recognition of our need to protect natural resources and help our wildlife and pollinators. So what’s the big deal with grass and how can we make the best of it in our own gardens?
I won’t go into the benefits of grass for wildlife, as most know the rough basics of this already, but what few people know is that most grasses are in fact what we call C4 plants, as opposed to the most common C3 plants. C4 plants are specially adapted to hot dry weather and help fight climate change because of their different photosynthesis mechanism ensuring better use of CO2 and oxygen.
Even considering the above, the complaint of brown lawns in summer is common. The good news is that they will recover when the rains and autumn come. However, having a little
understanding of why lawns go brown and how to best help them can reap dividends without needing to water in the summer. Timely lawn maintenance is the key! And here are a few tips to
In summer, water wisely – if you are going to water the lawn, water in the late evening and long and hard, but less regularly. Choose to embrace a few weeds
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and a longer lawn as this will help the grass cope with the heat better, and lawn weeds are often better at staying green for longer. Clover also has the added benefit of being able to feed the grasses in your lawn too, thanks to its symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria that will deliver previously inaccessible nitrogen to your grass (nitrogen is needed for the green colour and growth).
A good moss and thatch rake in the autumn pays dividends, and a dollop of feed to go with it too. I strongly suggest aerating the lawn, either hollow tining
or vertical slitting. Doing this decreases the compaction, allows more air and water to percolate, and ultimately encourages and allows the roots to go deeper which will make the plants more resilient and able to access deeper water resources.
If all this seems increasingly unsustainable for either cost, time or your own eco credential reasons, then there are several options to help. If the lawn has to go, choose a planted gravel garden, or a low shrub border with bark chip paths. It makes me sad to see so many front gardens paved or shingled over with little or no foliage, and this only exacerbates the climate and water scarcity problem in the long term. Equally, artificial grass, which has seen massive growth since it was introduced, is no panacea. It is horrendously polluting to the environment, using up precious natural resources in its construction, leaching microplastics into the soil and groundwater whilst it is down, and cannot be recycled at the end of its life currently. Proper installation also requires a suitable compacted surface, including drainage, very similar to a patio. This means that the wildlife and invertebrates that depend on the soil cannot survive, think worms, mining bees, etc, and the wildlife that feeds on these and the good they do for the rest of the garden and ecosystem as a whole. Artificial grass still needs maintenance, as weeds and moss will grow in it, birds, cats and wildlife will utilise its nice toileting charms as they pass through, and leaves and debris will fall on it. It also gets extremely hot in the sun, far hotter than any other artificial surface which renders it uncomfortable to use. Studies have shown the surface can reach up to 45C over here, where grass maintains a delicious 18C in the same conditions (bark chip maintains a similar temperature, with paving and decking somewhere between grass and artificial grass – darker paving heats up more than lighter paving).
If you need a little inspiration, Pinterest is a good place to start, or contact a garden designer or consultant to give you a guiding hand.
With temperatures set to keep soaring this summer, and the Met Office suggesting that 2023 will be one of the hottest years on record, finding ways to keep cool – that don’t involve being confined inside with a fan – is becoming a number one priority. Broadview, the leading shading solutions specialist in Dorset, have been providing homes across the South with innovative ways to keep cool for more than 50 years, with an inspiring range of retractable roof pergolas, awnings and glass roof shading. Creating additional living space outdoors, pergolas have the benefit of being highly adaptable, and with a wide range of different models with different features and functionality, all manufactured by marketing leader Brustor, the options are endless.
When the Summer temperatures cool, pergola roofs can be retracted, or the louvres tilted, to benefit from the evening’s golden hour - perfect for eating meals al fresco or entertaining friends and family. The best part is that pergolas from Broadview even make it possible to get more from your garden in winter – offering protection from rain and with optional integrated heating when the summer sun
fades to a hazy memory, the opportunity to enjoy more time outside still remains. The expert Broadview team handles the design and installation from beginning to end, providing you with a stress-free
experience while transforming your garden into a comfortable and all-year-round space to enjoy.
For more information, visit www. broadview.co.uk or call 01202 679012.
I know, it should have been a picture of my Dad, but he is rather camera shy!
So, for Fathers Day, I invited my parents over for a cream tea. Dad, at 98, finds getting in an out of the car difficult, but makes the effort as he knows a change of scenery is good for him.
When my Dad was born, the internet hadn’t been invented!
There were barely any cars on the road, there was still a town crier for all the up-todate news.Radios were crystal sets and the TV was still being invented. Dad, however, had, and still has, a vast knowledge of the world around him. When I was younger, doing my homework, if Dad didn’t know the answer then he nearly always had a book on it!
I remember him sitting with me at the table trying to teach me binary. We used a game called Tower of Hannoi, which had black and white coloured discs.
I mastered it in the end and retained enough to pass my O-level maths (I don’t think I have ever used it since!)
He also taught me about aeroplanes, how to debate from both sides and to drive, and many, many other things
Today, he still keeps up with the news and asks random questions on politics and other things that are going on in the world. He still likes a debate, although he sometimes falls asleep in the middle and I have to wake him up to finish!
I wish I could bottle his knowledge and his memories for future generations. We have managed to get a lot written down,
As the school summer holidays begin ,this month’s focus is on long lasting, reusable, and sustainable products for outdoor eating and drinking.
These include the innovative drinks bottle with charcoal filter from Black and Blum for great tasting water ion the go.
Salamander has some great value quality products in store and some extra special summer offers too.
The Salamander Annual Summer Sale ends on Sunday, July 16, with great final reductions on clearance items from today, Friday July 14.
Simple Summer BBQ Recipes
Marinades add great flavour and tenderise meat. They’re simple to make and basically combine olive oil, salt, and garlic with something sour – lemon juice, wine vinegar or soy sauce, something sweet –brown sugar and /or honey, golden or maple syrup, herbs and spices. It is good to marinate for between 4 and 24 hours in the fridge as this really does infuse the flavours.
One of our very simple favourites combines 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 finely chop ped garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar tablespoon of honey, 1 dessert spoon of brown sugar plus a tablespoon of smoked paprika and chopped or dried thyme. Experiment with the herbs and spices, use chilli flakes or chopped chilly if you like it hot!
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but every now and then, he comes up with a new memory of something, which I note down.
I know how lucky I am to have both my parents still with me, they struggle at times but remain cheerful and happy.
Ingredients:
8 oz Self raising flour
1 level teaspoon baking powder
1 – 2 oz butter or margarine
¼ pint milk plus extra to glaze
Method
Set oven to 230C (450F) or gas mark 8. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl then rub in the fat until it resembles breadcrumbs.
Make a well in the centre and then stir in enough milk to give a fairly soft dough. Knead lightly and then roll out to about 2cm thick.
Use a 2-inch cutter and place cut scones on a baking tray. Brush with milk. Then cook in oven for 8-10 minutes until brown.
Serve with jam and cream. For cheese scones, add 3 -4 oz of cheese before adding milk.
There comes a time in each of our lives when we or our loved ones need assistance in and around the home. If some jobs are becoming more and more difficult, it may be time to reach out for help.
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Residents from St Ives House, a Care South care home nestled on the edge of the New Forest near Ringwood, welcomed sister home, Alexandra House and its residents to exchange words at an inter-home jumbo Scrabble competition.
Residents started off the visit with delicious fish and chips for lunch in the Bistro before trading tiles on the Scrabble board. The two teams played on a standing jumbo-sized board, measuring over 2m tall, which was crafted by the St Ives House activities team.
After all the 100 tiles had been used, the visiting residents from Alexandra House emerged as the winning team.
Emma Cotton, Manager of St Ives House, said: “One of the great things about being part of a group of care homes is we have 14 communities of like-minded people we can spend time with. All residents loved meeting new friends from Alexandra House and can’t wait for more fun and games with them in the future.”
Georgina Powell, Manager of Alexandra House, said: “Thank you to our sister home, St Ives House, for inviting us to spend some quality time with them. Residents in our care love bonding over friendly competition and the jumbo Scrabble game was a great activity to do this.”
Joyce, one of the participating residents from St Ives House, said: “It was lovely to meet new friends and get together for a fun activity.”
St Ives House has also recently hosted other Care South homes, Castle Dene and Wickmeads, for Scrabble competitions and fish and chips.
St Ives House is owned by Care South, a not-for-profit charity and leading provider of residential and home care across the south of England. The beautiful home features idyllic landscaped courtyard and gardens, accommodates 60 residents and offers residential, respite and dementia care.
For further information about St Ives House call 01425 209464 or visit www.care-south.co.uk
Shin splints can be an absolute hindrance to anyone trying to maintain an active lifestyle. The pain caused by them can put a damper on your routines and prevent you from reaching your fitness goals and health aims.
But did you know that with chiropractic care you can find a conservative approach to treat shin splints?
What do shin splints feel like?
If you aren’t sure what a shin splint may feel like, let us ask you the following:
Do you have any type of pain including soreness or tenderness located within the inner side of your shinbone?
Do you have mild swelling in your lower legs?
Do you have an identifiable lump located on the lower part of your shinbone? Do you experience a ‘crunchy’ sensation in your lower legs accompanied by inflammation?
If you experience any of the above issues or your legs (below the knee) have mild to severe pain, it’s a good idea to get it examined in a consultation at Wimborne Wellness Centre.
What causes shin splints?
A shin splint, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, can be quite painful and disruptive for anyone with an active lifestyle, especially athletes. So, what exactly causes this problem?
To be fair, the exact reason behind how a shin splint may occur is not fully understood but the main causes are very much clear. A shin splint is commonly associated with strenuous and repetitive activities that direct strain, tension, or pressure on a person’s shinbone as well as the surrounding connective tissue which attaches the leg muscle to the tibia bone.
We strive to give every patient the absolute best chiropractic and massage care , as well as providing outstanding customer service. We are a motivated team passionate about getting you better and enabling you to live a pain free life, getting you the best version for you !
Conditions we can treat:
• Migraines
• Lower Back Pain
• Joint Pain
• Frozen Shoulder
• Tennis Elbow
• Neck Ache
• Sports Therapy
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Although a shin splint can put a restraint on your activities, it is not considered a serious condition. By visiting a chiropractor, we can provide effective treatment to reduce the pain and help you get back to activity.
So how exactly can you prevent shin splints from happening?
Below are some tips we’ve come up with that can help reduce the chances of you developing a shin splint in your leg: Choose soft surfaces to help alleviate the impact on your legs.
Consider training with lower impact sports like swimming or biking.
Wear the right footwear for the right activity.
Start using arch supports and inserts in your shoes.
Strengthen the muscles in your lower legs with exercises such as toe raises. By following some of these tips, you’ll have a better chance of preventing a shin splint from reoccurring.
You may also want to seek chiropractic care if the above doesn’t work effectively - if so, give us a call on 01202 604707 or email admin@wimbornewellnesscentre.co.uk.
Louise Seddon who runs Slimming World groups in Wimborne attended a glamorous red carpet event at the ICC in Birmingham to collect a National Gold Award for the work she does supporting the community to lose weight, change their health, become more active, try out new foods and recipes and find the courage to take on - and smash! challenges they have always dreamed of. She was thrilled to collect her award from the company’s founder and director Margaret Miles-Bamwell, an amazing achievement with only the top 3-5% of consultants in the country achieving it. She said: “It’s an absolute honour and privilege to collect this for being a Gold consultant, for my lovely members too. I’ve
been a consultant now for 15 years and I’m still as passionate about it as I was the day I took the role on.
“This award really is for my members
though, their dedication and commitment to their weight loss journeys is what has helped me achieve this and my heartfelt thanks goes out to all of them. They make me so proud every week”
To find out more about Slimming World, and our healthy eating plan based on the liberating concept of ‘Free Foods’ which we encourage our members to fill up on so they lose weight without ever feeling hungry or deprived and without having to weigh measure and count everything they eat, come along to one of Louise’s groups at the Wimborne Community Centre in Kings Street on Tuesdays 7.30am, 9am, 10.30am, 4pm, 5.30pm, or 7pm.
You will absolutely receive a warm welcome with genuine care & empathy. For more info call Louise on 07902 566149.
Student Molly Slade has led a group of five University of Southampton students in a cycle ride from Lands End to John O’ Groats.
Over the last fortnight, in aid of FND Hope UK, they have been following a route linking up UK universities covering more than 1,000 miles.
Molly was diagnosed with FND, Functional Neurological Disorder in 2021 after years of symptoms including chronic pain, paralysis, and non-epileptic seizures.
As a teenager she was an accomplished swimmer and triathlete competing at regional and national competitions but following massive seizures at the National University Championship last year, she had to give up competing.
Molly is no stranger to challenges: At 16 she organised a solo ride from her home in Poole to Pontypool in Wales on a single day to raise money for a charity in Peru before undertaking the Machu Picchu Trail.
She is hoping the epic challenge will raise at least £10,000 for FND Hope UK to fund research for the condition, which has no cure and very limited treatments.
Rather than joining an organised event, the team developed the whole event themselves, organising events in the run-up
to the challenge, having their kit sponsored and bikes serviced by local companies, ensuring that their accommodation and food along the route was donated by companies, hotels, supporters and private individuals to ensure that they can maximise the fundraising and raise as much money as possible. FND is often described as ‘the most common neurological condition you have never heard of’ and affects around 100,000 people in the UK, many of them highly active young adults before being struck down by FND.
This was a huge challenge for them all, having trained around their university exams, and in particular for Molly whose medical condition limits her
daily life in so many ways. You can read more about Molly’s story visiting @ sotonlejog on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
There is a donation link to Go
Fund Me and the group would be grateful for every penny local people can spare. Visit Gofundme.com/f/lands-endto-john-ogroats-cycle-for-fndhope.
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and Bournemouth University PhD student, Cathy Beresford, right, has presented her public involvement strategy at the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences conference at Bournemouth University.
Cathy was appointed a fully-funded Lewis-Manning PhD Studentship at BU in September 2022 due to complete in 2025. Her PhD studies are qualitative research with people who have advanced liver disease to explore their palliative and end-of-life care experiences. She is receiving support from the experienced researchers and clinicians from Bournemouth University and Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.
Cathy is a qualified nurse with an MSc in Primary Care and a background in diabetes specialist nursing.
She said: “The title of my talk was ‘Public involvement in postgraduate research’ which I discussed in the context my research on palliative and end of life care for people with advanced liver disease.
“Public involvement has been a key part of the project, to date as it’s
really important to involve people who are living with liver disease in the research design. Earlier this year I held a public involvement workshop online, involving four people with liver disease and four carers of those with liver disease.
“I shared my research project with the group, asking for advice on how to go about the research, who should be recruited for interview, and what sort of questions I should be asking. I view it as extremely important to
Start near the church, which is usually open; there is an old Rectory and a Manor House nearby.
Many of the buildings you’ll see on your walk are of brick and flint but there’s also a cob wall.
The landscape is mainly wooded parkland with fields of grain. Part of the walk is alongside the Tarrant river, which eventually joins the Stour.
Leave the churchyard by a gate which leads onto a path which soon takes you onto a road that takes you westward for a mile, past Westbury Farm, eventually being crossed by a bridleway.
Turn right and head north along the bridleway. Soon you’ll reach Harbin’s Park, surrounded by its Pale.
There’s a square of woodland
listen to the perspectives of people with lived experience of the condition to ensure that the study is meaningful, appropriate and high quality for those with liver disease and for those who care for them.
“At the conference, I presented to an audience of other members of the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences at BU, including other postgraduate researchers and academics.”
Cathy added: “I am so grateful for support that I am receiving from Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, I wouldn’t be able to study for this PhD without it.”
Hospice CEO Clare Gallie siad: “We are enjoying following Cathy’s PhD journey and delighted that her studies are progressing so well. Her funded studies are with huge thanks to three very generous supporters of the hospice; Professor Howard Thomas, a key supporter of the charity and Emeritus Professor of Hepatology at Imperial College London and a former Chair, NICE Clinical Guideline Development Group on treatment of chronic hepatitis Band NICE and hospice Patrons Sir Simon and Jill Campbell.”
in a plastic sleeve, which can’t be very ‘green’!
After more than a mile, you’ll come to a road, where you turn right and head east for a quarter of a mile along the Ashmore side of the parish boundary. Then join a footpath that zigzags north east along the boundary downhill through woodland to join a bridleway that takes you south east along the bottom of a coombe for half a mile to join the road that continues in the same direction for a mile through Stubhampton village. You might notice a roadside spring/ drink place that must be the source of the Tarrant.
surrounding pasture. Continue north west along the bridleway and soon you’ll find thousands of recently planted trees, each
Later on there’s a channel for the Tarrant alongside the road, but when I visited there was no water flowing, just mud, as was the pond further down the road. You should be back at your car now and, if you’ve followed the described route you’ll have walked a little over six miles.
I have worked at Poole Grammar School for 17 years as a member of support staff, and I have Multiple Sclerosis. This is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, mobility, sensation and balance. Although medical research has provided many breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of MS to help manage the condition, there is still no cure. The MS journey is different and
unpredictable for every sufferer, making the search for a cure more difficult and costly, so the MS Society, the UK’s largest charity for people affected by MS, relies on fundraising events and donations to raise much-needed funds so they can continue to support MS sufferers and their families, and continue their search for effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure. I can’t manage a sponsored walk or run, but I can apparently ‘fly’!
I took part in the MS Society Zip It To Stop MS fundraising event, which involved
travelling down the Hangloose Eden zip wire at more than 50 miles an hour, over one of England’s most picturesque locations!
It was fantastic fun, and I’ve raised £900 for the MS Society so far, but donations are still coming in, so the total is changing every day. Some wishes do come true!
“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.
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”
This is not only a difficult time for the carer, the child must also get used to a new home, and new guardians.
It has been made evident that there is a shortfall of foster carers in the UK to support vulnerable children that come into the care system. The shocking numbers mean that there are less and less homes to receive placements. That is why at Footprints our goal is to keep providing foster carers with the best support and training while also helping to prevent the national shortage upscaling to an uncontrollable level by pushing the recruitment of foster carers. When making the decision to become a foster carer, it can be a little daunting at first, due to the rigorous assessment. However, one should bear in mind that this is to safeguard our vulnerable children and young people, and ensure that standards are set high. When choosing Footprints, you can be sure that you will be equipped with everything you need to achieve your goals, an extract from a current carer: ‘We feel respected and trusted as well as equipped through the assessment and ongoing training
process and support through getting to know other foster carers’.
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Not only do you have the support you need when becoming a carer at Footprints, you will benefit from large financial rewards, and although this should not be top of the list when considering fostering it is a key contributor to ensure that carers can provide the best care possible. Along with a monetary allowance, foster carers may be entitled to further benefits which we are happy to discuss with you in a call or visit.
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! That is why Footprints are the best choice for anyone that would feel content in a small supportive environment.
Whether you aspire to care short term or long term for, small children, youngsters or parents and their children, whatever your goals are, footprints can help you to achieve them. We are just a phone call away to discuss the different options. We are focused on ensuring that you as carers have the best fit placements for your household for the best sustainability possible.
Talk to footprints today to see what options you have!
In the next article from the series, we will be exploring what inspires our wonderful foster carers!
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care hosted their 1920’s-inspired Nightingale Ball, with the kind permission of Canford School. The extraordinary schoolhouse was the perfect setting for the glamorous fundraising event. Guests enjoyed cocktails and canapés in ‘The Aviary’, complete with real trees and birdsong being played, before taking their seats in the breathtaking Great Hall, where they enjoyed creative dining provided by local caterers, Molecular Magic.
A musical rendition of A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square was performed whilst celebrating the amazing work of Lewis-Manning’s clinical team, in a candlelight parade. The evening finished with dancing to the talented musicians from, The UnSwung Heroes. The event was expertly compered by hospice patron and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, Felicity Irwin. Guests and supporters were
invited to participate in a silent and live auction, which included an impressive selection of prizes, including; Wimbledon tickets, lunch at the House of Lords, a week in a luxury chalet in the French Alps, a Wing
Walking experience and much more!
Chief executive Clare Gallie said: “It was a fantastic evening! A wonderful group of guests and supporters of the hospice came together and
helped raised an outstanding amount, to support the vital work that our modern-day Nightingale nurses do.
“A huge thank-you to our dining sponsor, Lester Aldridge and to our staff, volunteers, guests and local businesses who helped to create such a memorable evening. A special thank you to Troika Developments for their generous donation and support.” Patron Felicity Irwin added, “I have been overwhelmed by the amazing support and generosity of all those involved, the evening was a wonderful celebration of our nurses who provide vital care to our patients and their families across East Dorset and Purbeck.
“We look forward to welcoming our supporters to an exciting programme of events planned later on in the year, including: An Evening with Kate Adie - September 26, Ferndown Charity Golf Day - October 17 and An Evening with Jeff Mostyn - November 1.”
A Hampshire care home has raised £910.44 for children’s hospice charity Julia’s House with a bohemian-style garden fete.
Residents, friends and staff at Colten Care’s Kingfishers in New Milton created the hippy vibe by making over 100 pom poms along with tassels and macramé hanging art.
As well as decorating the garden, they wore floral dresses, tops and resident-made wreaths, sold handcrafted gifts and held a raffle of donated goods.
“It all looked so colourful and joyful when you entered the gardens,” said companionship team member Christina Holliday.
“Our residents loved having their families and friends with them on this special day.
“There were delicious cakes made and
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served by our catering team and the raffle provided a lot of fun and excitement. People were so generous with their donations.
“As visitors went round the stalls, they bought knitted items, bric a brac, plants such as lilies, hydrangeas and houseplants, and homemade jams and preserves.
“At the same time, there was beautiful live music from saxophone quartet Reeds In Harmony who kept everybody swaying and smiling in their seats.”
Kingfishers resident Joyce Ponsonby said: “Everybody looked great and I loved sitting in the garden with all my friends enjoying the lovely music, sunshine and cake.”
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Fun-loving care home residents have celebrated World Music Day with singalongs, karaokes, themed parties and concerts. From cardio drumming to hillbilly-style dances, there were joyful sounds filling the air to entertain residents and visitors alike at Colten Care’s 21 homes across the south. At Kingfishers in New Milton, Hampshire, there was intergenerational festivity as children from Durlston Court School’s ukulele band came along to perform. Resident Hugh Cooke said: “They were all so very good. I really enjoyed the concert.” And Joyce Ponsonby said: “What a wonderful afternoon seeing the kids perform. I really enjoyed listening to them.”
Elsewhere, Colten staff and residents chose a variety of ways to showcase their own
musical creativity and knowledge. There was a music quiz at Whitecliffe House in Blandford, a six-decade jukebox celebration at Avon Cliff in Bournemouth and song and dance-themed coffee mornings at Lymington homes Court Lodge and Linden House.
Woodpeckers in Brockenhurst held a ‘Walking on Sunshine’ music and movement session while Newstone House in Sturminster Newton staged an ‘Abba spectacular’.
At Canford Chase in Poole, residents took the microphone and sang to each other in a garden karaoke.
At fellow Poole home The Aldbury, the focus was on cardio drumming and at Fernhill in Longham there was singing and dancing on the theme of ‘hillbilly blues’.
Fiona Pritchard, Colten Care’s Music & Arts Partner, said: “World Music Day was a great opportunity to celebrate the breadth of musical creativity our residents enjoy. “There really was a lot of variety. People joined together to say thank-you for the many ways that music brings joy and pleasure to them.”
World Music Day has been celebrated every June since 1982. It originated in Paris from a proposal by the then French Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, as Fête de la Musique, a day when people were encouraged to play musical instruments in their neighbourhoods and in public spaces and parks. Now celebrated in more than 120 countries, the aim remains to celebrate and have fun with music.
Going for Bust has generously donated £7,500 to fund complementary therapies for Breast Cancer patients at Forest Holme Hospice.
The donation from the Wimbornebased charity will fund a full range of therapies including Aromatherapy, Reflexology Reiki and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to help patients across Poole, Wimborne and Isle of Purbeck who use the services at the Poole-based hospice.
Hannah O’ Hare, interim CEO at Forest Holme Hospice Charity, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have received this generous donation, which will be hugely appreciated by our breast cancer patients.
We have found that patients with this cancer suffer a lot with their hormones due to being put into menopause with drugs, so we help by giving cooling sprays, inhalers and helping with the stress and anxiety this causes.
“We also find these patients have trouble coming to terms with hair loss, so we offer EFT which helps with acceptance of what is happening.”
Going for Bust is a breast cancer charity, with shops across Dorset and Hampshire dedicated to raising funds for local hospitals, hospices and support groups. Michelle Ormston, charity support co-ordinator, said; “We are delighted to be able to help fund these very much needed therapies.”
Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to people and their families with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.
Pictured right is Hannah O’ Hare, interim CEO at Forest Holme Hospice accepting the donation from Michelle Ormston, charity support co-ordinator, at Going For Bust.
Check out the pupils from the Blandford School – they’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky...
Fortunately not all of them, though, only the cast of the school’s latest show, The Addams Family, soon to be performed at the Tivoli in Wimborne.
Following previous successes at the theatre, the talented students return as the famously freaky Addams clan, whose house is a museum and when people come to see ’em... you know how it goes.
The Addams Family, a comical feast that revels
There was a mighty fine supply of foot-tapping and hand-clapping music as Dorset country singer-songwriter, Amie Knight took to the Bear Island Woodland Stage at Stapehill last week.
Amie, who was playing at the Stapehill Session music festival, was as popular as a jug of moonshine at hot hoedown as her style and sound evoked a country show atmosphere. It was a real family event as, along with music, food and drinks, there was a play area where the kids had a rootin’tootin’ time letting off steam while the grown-ups air-fiddled.
in the wackiness in every family, features an original story which is every father’s nightmare. In the upside-down world of the Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams.
Tuesday to Thursday, July 18-20, 7.00pm.
Matinee – Wednesday, July 19, 1pm.
Online ticket £16.50/£13.20 concessions and box office ticket £15/£12 concessions. tivoliwimborne.co.uk.
Show based on characters by Charles Addams Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice.
JAWS 3-D (15) Sat 15 Jul: 20:00 [35mm 3D]
This summer, the third dimension is terror! Dirt in the Gate Movies are thrilled to re-visit this Jaws in a hugely rare UK 35mm 3D screening.
OKLAHOMA! STARRING HUGH JACKMAN (12A)
Sun 16 Jul: 14:00
National Theatre’s acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning 1998 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Returns to cinemas, starring a then-newcomer Hugh Jackman.
ALLELUJAH (12A)
Mon 17 Jul: 10:30 (SILVER SCREEN)
British comedy drama starring Jennifer Saunders, Judi Dench and Derek Jacobi. All tickets £6, includes free hot drink and a biscuit.
JESUS REVOLUTION (12A)
Mon 17 Jul: 14:00 | Tue 18 Jul: 14:00 (S) | Wed 19 Jul: 17:00 | Thu 20 Jul: 14:00
The true story of a national spiritual awakening in the early 1970s and its origins within a community of teenage hippies in Southern California.
SUNLIGHT (12A)
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Saturday 29 July, 10am1pm, FREE entry Crafts / Hot drinks / Homemade cakes
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Fri 21 Jul: 14:00 | Thu 27 Jul: 20:00
A heart-warming independent comedy/drama about a recovering addict who is caring for his terminally ill sponsor.
Fri 21 Jul: 17:00
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Britain’s favourite history show is back with their brand-new West End show!
Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology
Daily, 16 – 30 July
Come see knights in training, try medieval archery, pottery and dancing, and join the hunt for Stourton Castle in the Big Dig.
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Sunday 30th July from 1pm
“Brackenwood”, God’s Blessing Green, Holt,BH21 7DD
(next to Stewarts Garden Centre, Broomhill)
In aid of Dorset Cancer Care + Wimborne Scout Group
• Christchurch & District Concert Band
• Cream teas
• Classic British Bikes
• Lake + Fernery
• Plant stall
• Tombola + Crafts Entry £5
The garden at “Brackenwood” has welcomed visitors since 2011. Over the past 12 years we have raised over £27,000 for local charities including Wimborne Hospital, the MS Centre at West Parley and cancer treatment at Southampton Hospital. Almost £14,000 has been donated to Poole Hospital for cancer care. We keep in close contact with the fundraising team who tell us what specific equipment is needed so that we know exactly where the money is going.
When we bought “Brackenwood” in 2008 there was no garden - only brambles, docks and a dying christmas tree ! We had no grand design and the garden has simply evolved gradually.My passion is colourful foliage which lasts throughout the year including a selection of over 20 different acers, herbaceous borders, a fernery and two lakes. “Brackenwood” used to be a brickworks so the lakes were created in the valley where the clay was dug out. We even have the remains of the old kiln. The setting is so tranquil!
In 2016 we entered the Daily Mail “Garden of The Year” competition and were shortlisted. More importantly, though, is the fact that many visitors return year after year on our open days.
Our next event is on Sunday July 30th from 1pm in aid of Dorset Cancer Care at Poole and we hope to match or even beat last year’s amazing total of £1,700. Christchurch and District
Easy parking Wheelchair friendly Dogs welcome on lead
Contact Fay on 01202-885685
Concert Band will entertain and motorbike lovers will enjoy seeing a collection of classic British bikes. It is easy to find us - we are just up the road from Stewarts Garden Centre at Broomhill.
Hope you can come and support this event.
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 and those that proudly continue the tradition of independent trading in the town today.
The annual Traditional Summer Fete is being held in the beautiful walled garden of the museum on Saturday, July 22.
There will be a host of games and stalls, plants from the garden, second-hand books and a kid’s craft zone.
Admission to the fete and garden is free, and visitors will be treated to live music throughout the day. Entrance is via the Tea Room from 11am-3pm. The popular Little Explorers event
returns on Tuesday, August 1, from 10am-1pm. Teaming up with Wimborne Library’s summer reading challenge ‘Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Go!’ is
Celebrate summer with the beautiful colours in the garden, seasonal events, workshops and Tea Room treats.
Travel back in time and explore the hidden secrets of the area. Discover rare Roman artefacts, a collection of Victorian Valentine cards, objects and photographic images related to local life in East Dorset, and a newly restored historic building.
a children’s sport and games themed crafts and activities morning. There’s no need to book; pay on the day. PLEASE KEEP CHECKING OUR WEBSITE
Come and be inspired by the skill and creativity of Dorset Arts & Crafts.
Let the youngsters have a go in our Children’s Workshops. Any children aged six and upwards visiting the Showcase can take part in the workshops, with a variety of activities across the five days of the show. For example, on Friday 4th we will be making beaded geckos and on Saturday 6th, air dried clay beasties and Dorset buttons. There will also be the opportunity for younger siblings to join in, with some activities available for them.
Entry to the event is free for children and under-18s, there is a nominal charge per workshop activity to cover material costs. Booking is not necessary, There’s something for everyone, as the Showcase also includes a large sales gallery of work by members of Dorset Arts & Crafts Association, four guest exhibitions, art and craft stalls, and craft demonstrations. The Dorset Arts & Crafts Showcase runs from Friday to Tuesday, August 4 to 8 at Purbeck School, Wareham. The event is organised by the Dorset Arts & Crafts Association and further details can be found at dorset artsandcrafts.org.
A special postbox has been unveiled in Dorset – so people can ‘post’ letters to loved-ones who have died.
The ‘Letters to heaven’ white postbox is located next to the Snowdrop Garden for babies and children in Poole Cemetery. It was organised by Dorset charity Tyler’s Friends, which helps bereaved parents with the cost of memorials and funerals for children and babies.
Money for the postbox was raised via the charity, with help from the family of baby Aria-Rose, who died in April 2018 and who was laid to rest with her great-grandfather in Poole cemetery.
She will also be remembered with a plaque in her honour, next to the postbox.
One of the joint founders of Tyler’s Friends, Kirsten Rust, said people had contacted her about the idea, after a TV news item about a similar initiative earlier this year went viral. The original white postbox in Gedling Crematorium, Nottinghamshire, was the brainchild of nine-year-old Matilda Handy, who wanted somewhere to post letters to her late grandparents. She said at the time: “I’m very upset and it’s just a very nice way to express my feelings and send a letter to them and to say how much I love them”.
Kirsten said: “When the story came out, a lot of people tagged our charity on Facebook.
“I wasn’t too sure at first, but then one of the mums we’d helped with a memorial asked if she could help get us one, so I put it out to people to see what they thought.”
She thanked the family of Aria-Rose for donating the postbox in her memory.
“To anyone else who donated, your money has been put to excellent use helping our many families,” she said.
Despite its location, the postbox is, said Kirsten, for: “Anyone who wants to write a letter to someone they love who has died, they don’t have to be laid to rest in Poole cemetery.
“We wouldn’t want to exclude anyone.” She said the charity and cemetery service would decide between them what to do with the letters to heaven and agree upon a caring way of dealing with them. More information from: tylersfriends.
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Chase Freight Limited of 32 Blackmoor Road, Ebblake Industrial Estate, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6BB is applying to add an operating centre to keep 15 goods vehicles and 6 trailers at The Car Park Compound, 35 Blackmoor Road, Ebblake Industrial Estate, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6AT. Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6NF, stating their reasons, within 21 days of this notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice. A guide to making representations is available from the traffic commissioner’s office.
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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’.
At last, after plenty of sun and the odd splash of rain, harvest is well under way at the High Mead. While our rhubarb has undoubtedly been popular, it is our sunny yellow courgettes and purple fine beans that are the real crowd-pleasers. They have become the go-to veg for adding extra colour to a meal. For sumptuous salads, our crunchy cucumbers, baby and big beetroot, and French breakfast radishes (a posh cultivar introduced in 1879 which became popular in Parisian produce markets) are the top choices. Add to that our radicchio (a red veggie popular in many Italian and Mediterranean dishes and often referred to as a variety of lettuce, although it’s really a chicory or endive) and our curly leaf lettuce, picked to order, and you have yourself a culinary carnival.
Inevitably at this time of year, volunteering in the shop results in a constantly rumbling tummy, as all the fresh, earthy smells conjure up visions of delicious dishes. But, if you fancy trying your hand at a spot of shopkeeping, don’t let that put you off!
There are far worse ways to build up an appetite, plus you get first pick of the fresh produce too. Volunteers are always needed and much welcomed! Whether it is manning our store, or helping out with the ‘handson’ teams, there is always plenty to be done.
The planned relaunch of our High Mead Farm boat, which was donated to us as a potential project and was featured in the last issue, did not go quite as hoped.
After much clambering, banging, drilling, and consternation, it was decided that the boat was
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beyond repair and was destined to remain on terra firma. The next problem was what to do with ‘a boat that don’t float’. There were suggestions of a nautical-style, wildlife night-watch tower, or even a treehouse-style climbing frame/ lookout tower (one of the many aspirations on our ever-growing
wish list). One thing is for sure, whilst its boating days may be over, it will find gainful occupation at the Farm. More successful was our homemade raft’s maiden voyage, a tub in the truest sense. The raft will be entered into the Wimborne regatta which takes place at Dreamboats on the
Stour on Sunday, August 13. Sadly, I am unable to share any photos as the craft’s creation is a strictly covert operation for fear of spies revealing our hand at this early stage. All I can say is that it floats, which is as much as can be hoped for until training gets under way. I feel a naming competition may be announced
Classic Car Specialist in Mere area looking to recruit a new member to the team. Good general understanding of automobiles and an automotive passion is required, with the ability to embrace learning new skills. Please contact Adam Gallaway on 01747 860715.
Full time Service Technician
Dog Walker & Overnight House Sitter Roles. moocheswithpooches.com
The Bruton Dental Practice is currently looking for a Dental Hygienist. Full chairside assistance provided. Help with CPD and competitive rates of pay. If are interested in working at our friendly practice then please get in touch, via email to info@brutondental. co.uk or by phone on 01749 812461
Servicing Folding Dining Tables in schools
Full training given Clean driving licence
Good rates of pay.
Immediate start for right person Contact peter@innovatethegroup.co.uk
Bricklayer/Mason required on large refurbishment project. Start immediately. Contact TA Green Builders. 0196334221
Cleaner required for 5-6 hours per week in a private house in the Wimborne/Furzehill area. Contact - 01202884413
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l Voluntary shop shifts are (morning) 9.00am until 12.30pm and (afternoon) 12.30pm to 4.00pm. To find out more about volunteering in the High Mead Farm shop, please call the office on 0330 606 0160
Gaunts Estate, Wimborne, looking for an office assistant, part time. charles@gauntsestate.co.uk.
Experienced Fencer with CSCS required, also required Trainee Fencer, to join well established family business in Bere Regis area. Tel 01929 472181
Herdsperson required to milk 250 cows on family run dairy farm, near Okeford Fitzpaine. 07833 542256
Gardener required for small garden maintenance firm, based in Tarant Rushton.
Experience preferred. 01258 459582
We are looking for a full �me Kennel Assistant to join our INDEPENDENT companion animal prac�ce based in Sha�esbury and Wincanton. Kennel Assistant du�es include cleaning of surgical equipment, kennels and bedding and assis�ng our Veterinary Nurses and Vets while they treat pa�ents. The Kennel Assistant role leads to assessment of suitability to progress to Appren�ceship Veterinary Nurse training, so this is a great opportunity for someone wishing to train to be a Veterinary Nurse.
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Second Chef 22.5 hours per week over 3 days
We are looking for a special person to join our happy team. You need to be passionate about cooking delicious meals for our residents. Some knowledge of dietary requirements and catering for the elderly is required. Competitive rates of pay, uniform, pension scheme and a beautiful working environment with a great supportive team and wonderful residents will be provided. Please contact Gini on 01258 860330 or email ginih@bramleycare.com for more details
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Builders labourer required on large refurbishment project. Start immediately. Contact TA Green Builders. 0196334221
Experienced seamstress required for a prestigious local Interior Design company. Soft furnishings experience would be useful, but as training can be given, an excellent eye for detail & proficiency with both a sewing machine & overlocker is of more importance. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to work from home initially, on an “ad hoc” basis. For further information, please send an email to bhaloobear@aol.com entitled “Seamstress”
Equine Post. Part time post available. Approx 25hrs over 5/6 days. To work with broodmares and young stock along with associated stable and grounds work. Hours are flexible within parameters. DT9 4PP location. Nice mobile home available on site. Please respond by text in the first instance to 07734 599 233. Thank you
Office Assistant Required
Technic is a family run business located in Mere Wiltshire (just off the A303) supplying Precision machined components to the Aerospace industry.
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Experienced tractor driver/stockman required on large dairy farm, near Shaftesbury. Most work undertaken in house. Full range of modern equipment. Good maintenance skills. Regular time off. Good remuneration for right candidate. Contact: 01747 852195 or 07970 925507.
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Cash is the most important thing to a business in distress. Some key activities to create a strong cash culture.
Following the reaction to the recent interest rate increases by the Bank of England to levels not seen since 2008 you could be forgiven for thinking that the UK really is in store for a ‘storm of insolvencies’. It is true to say that many companies are just about surviving, following energy price increases, rapid inflation and supply chain problems. Debt funding is now more expensive and with debt and equity funding being harder to raise, working capital –cash – is the cheapest form of liquidity.
In other words, cash is still king when it comes to the survival of a business.
This article explains why and looks at some key actions that companies should take to build-in a cash culture in order to improve their cash flow and their future prospects.
Cash and Cash flow. Isn’t it Obvious that they are Important?
Yes, it is pretty basic and obvious really, but that doesn’t mean to say it isn’t true and also crucial to success. It’s also true that many businesses are not all that good at managing their cash and cash flow. All accountants and insolvency practitioners will tell you that if a business doesn’t already run one, then a cash flow forecast must be prepared. There are many advantages a cash flow forecast brings, but the key ones are: control and prediction.
This is because when managers of a business really buy into producing a cash flow forecast, they start to understand how important good credit control is and where potential pinch points are in the business’s working capital.
Once a manager has accurate cash flow information, then they are in a position where they can consider taking the right action to overcome a problem, either by reducing costs or negotiating delayed payments to suppliers/creditors in the most effective manner. In other words, if you
understand your business’s pinch points you can talk to suppliers or other key creditors (the bank or HMRC, for example) ahead of time and with an understanding of where the business is and where it will be over the coming months. This will impress them, and, in our experience make it easier to negotiate agreed time scales if the business is going through a period of distress and needs a breathing space.
A cash flow forecast gives a business discipline because it makes a manager consider profitability on every payment because cash flow is in essence the business’ profit and loss account in terms of cash. This is just as true in the good times as it is in the bad times. And a cash flow forecast can help a business predict a bad time more quickly than otherwise, and work with its advisors, including insolvency practitioners to turn things around.
The gold standard of cash flow forecasts is a rolling 13 week fully integrated cash flow: Why rolling? It stays current and becomes historic, so you begin to predict the future, record the present and understand the past. Why 13 weeks? It’s a quarter of a year. Fully integrated? The cash flow links to the profit and loss account (as it must) and the business’ balance sheet as it should.
Businesses become insolvent for many reasons, and there are times when not a lot can be done if the reason is because of some sort of unpredictable external shock or rapid change in tastes/demand. However, we also see a lot of businesses become insolvent due to a lack of information about the business and therefore lack of control. So even if there are many
distressed businesses around, it’s a fair bet that a good proportion of them could go a long way to improving their future outlook by focusing on cash flow.
That doesn’t mean that all you need to do is have a cash flow forecast: it’s what you do with it that counts, and that can be tough.
Generally speaking, we recommend that the following are considered and taken into account to embed a cash flow culture into a company:
Take specialist professional advice from an accountant or an insolvency practitioner
Make a plan and ensure cash becomes the business of everyone in the company
Nothing is sacred or not on the table
Produce the numbers you need (cash flow)
Control all spending and introduce effective cash reporting
Effective management of banking and other financing facilities
Ensure all collections of money owed are made as per contractual terms
Understand and share your minimum cash thresholds with all departments Make decisions based on facts and information not emotion Talk to your key creditors early and get their support if there is a problem
Don’t give away or sell assets off cheaply
Treat all creditors equally especially if they are family
Talk to our Insolvency Practitioners for Help and Advice
Insolvency practitioners are not just here for the times when liquidation is the only option.
Very often we play a big role in helping businesses in distress take the action needed to help turn things around. Cash flow forecasting is just one of those tools. Contact us or call us on Bournemouth:01202 923009 for a FREE initial consultation with one of our team.
It has been suggested to me that I give my house to my children to reduce the value of my estate for inheritance tax. Should I do it?
As a homeowner you are free to transfer your property to your children at any point, however doing so is far from straightforward, especially if you wish to continue living in the property.
If you give your property to your children as a gift, you will need to survive for seven years from the date of the gift for the value of the property not to form part of your estate. However, should you pass away within those seven years then the property would fall back into your estate for inheritance tax purposes. Should you continue to live in the property
after gifting this to your children, then the house would remain part of your estate on your death, even if you live beyond seven years.
In order to avoid this you would have to pay market rent to your children for living in their property. Other important issues to consider are that:
(1) You will no longer be the legal owner of the property and you would no longer have any say on what happens with the property
(2) Your children may become bankrupt
(3) They may go through divorce and as the property would be held in their name, it would be classed as their asset and would be taken into account by creditors or in a divorce settlement.
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People are being urged to have their say over where and when dogs should be allowed in public spaces - including beaches.
Dorset Council has launched a consultation over a new Public Spaces Protection Order.
The Order identifies where, when, and how dogs can use green spaces and beaches, with the current order set to expire at the end of the year.
It is a chance for residents, business owners, organisations and visitors to have their say on where and when they think there should be restrictions on dogs in public places, including beaches. It will also cover topics such as fouling and lead length rules.
The council said the Order is in place to protect human health, with dog fouling in particular having the potential to cause toxocariasis, a nasty infection that can lead to dizziness, nausea, asthma and even blindness or seizures.
The order gives protection to public spaces used for a range of activities including sports fields, playgrounds and beaches.
The consultation started on June 14 and will finish on August 25.
The consultation can be found at https://consultation.dorsetcouncil. gov.uk/consultation-andengagement/proposed-dogrelated-public-spaces-protectionorde/
Paper copies will be available in Dorset libraries, or on request by calling 01305 221000.
The final recommendation for the new Order will be considered by Dorset ’s Place and Resources Overview Committee and Cabinet.
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors has been named family business of the year for ‘health and welfare’.
It was also runner-up in the overall ‘family business of the year’ category for the south and south-west region.
The company that has seven branches in the county was presented with its award at a glittering ceremony in London. It was praised for its deep engagement with staff, its commitment to providing the utmost care for client families, as well as making impactful contributions to the local community.
The awards are run by Family Business United (FBU), which exists to promote and celebrate family-run companies.
Douch has been family owned
and run since it was founded in 1910.
It places a great emphasis on the family histories of all its branches – keeping the traditional names - and treats staff as family members.
Managing director Nick Douch and director Jonathan Stretch were at the ceremony held at
the Royal College of Physicians to receive the award from John Kettner, a sponsor from Vantage Venues.
Nick said: “We are proud to be a family business and our fifth generation is now represented. “It was particularly pleasing to win the health and welfare award because we place a great
deal of emphasis on this area. “Our clients are often elderly, deeply upset and in mourning so we have to be conscious of that and act and behave accordingly.
“And we also ensure we are mindful of the health and welfare of our staff because they are all part of the family and are our most important people.”
Paul Andrews, founder of FBU, said: “Family businesses are the engine room of the UK economy and with six million family firms employing around 14 million people in all corners of the country they make a massive impact each and every day. Family businesses care and want to be seen as doing the right thing, doing business the right way.”
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Think your house is a bit special? Here are some UK house stats from Armishaws Removals to see just how your home measures up.
1. Work In Progress
45% of all UK homeowners consider theirs to be a ‘work in progress’. Just 22% are happy with their home the way it is.
2. ‘ow Much?!?
In a lifetime the average homeowner will spend £36,000 on decorating. We spend 104 hours each year redecorating and 493 hours per year cleaning.
3. Doing It Yourself
15% of homeowners decorate at least one room every year. 10% of people leave it ten years between any redecorating. When it comes to choosing colours, 47% of women make the home design decisions compared to just 37% of men. 28% of us admit to pinching design ideas from a friend’s house.
4. Colour My World
Upset your neighbour has just painted their house Barbie pink? Don’t be, according to
HomeOwners Alliance, homes on brightly coloured streets can sell for anywhere between 2% and 65% more than less colourful streets in the same area.
5. Tree Me Up!
Homes with mature trees can sell for up to 25% more than similar homes without. Equally, on average, homes on tree-lined avenues fetch higher prices than matching homes on tree-less streets.
6. Car-buncle
Back in 2021 the RAC estimated that of the 11,000,000 garages attached to UK homes, less than half are actually used to store a car.
The average British UK back garden is 15-metres long, the average living room is 17.09m², and the average kitchen is 13.44m².
The average number of members per household is 2.3 (“Sorry kids you’ll have to go, you’re throwing the figures off balance.”).
8. Moving On Up
If you are on the move this year, the average distance of a UK house move is nine miles.
The average Brit moves home eight times in their lifetime.
Small gardens are one of the 10 most common factors given for wanting to move home.
Other top reasons include changing jobs, increased family size and kids leaving home.
For more house facts head to Armishaws. com/blog
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