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Community Connections, organised by Dorset Councillor for Ferndown South, Hannah HobbsChell, is a new initiative aiming to bring key organisations together to meet with residents and give an opportunity for them to ask questions, make suggestions, and talk things through.
At each event Hannah will be joined by local police, Ferndown town councillors, social prescribers, Dorset Council, benefits and welfare support adviser, Ferndown Community Support,
Neighbourhood Watch, and others. Family friendly and convenient, the sessions will be a drop-in for anyone in the community.
Community Connections will take place on the first Tuesday of every month at Hope Church, Corbin Avenue, from 5.30pm-6.30pm, from October 1. Come for a chat with others, free tea, coffee and snacks and craft and toys to keep younger members happy. Email cllrhannah.hobbschell@dorsetcouncil. gov. for more information.
Residential and home care provider and registered charity Care South has donated £1,000 to Poole-based charity, the Friends of Dolphin. The friends were chosen as the latest beneficiary of Care South’s Chairman’s 2020 Fund, set up to give back to community groups, services and organisations which directly benefit residents, staff and clients.
The Friends of Dolphin provides free, fully-accessible boat trips around Poole Harbour to elderly and disabled people. Residents have enjoyed trips out with Friends of Dolphin. The charity’s specially-designed,
full-accessible boat is crewed entirely by volunteers, with an experienced skipper at the helm. The donation will go towards a new boat.
The Friends of Dolphin have currently raised £150,000 towards the £300,000 total needed to purchase the new small vessel.
Two people were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug after officers conducted an early morning raid in Fordingbridge. A warrant was executed in Waverley Road, Fordingbridge on September 12. Officers seized a knife and several electronic devices, including mobile phones.
A 15-year-old boy and 49-year-old man, both from Fordingbridge, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug. They have since been released pending further enquiries.
Hampshire Police want to hear from anyone who has been offered a white Peugeot Boxer motorhome for sale, after one was stolen from Crow Lane in Ringwood at around 11pm on Friday, September 6. Police are appealing for information and ask if anyone has seen the vehicle, or has been offered it to buy, to call 101 quoting reference 44240384253.
Hampshire Police have stepped up their campaign against people who fly-tip in the New Forest, with spot checks on vehicles in early September.
“In total, 88 vehicles were checked with 28 receiving tickets for offences including carrying insecure loads, no insurance or MOT, and driving without due care and attention,” said Hampshire Police. Seven drivers had illegal tyres on their vehicles.
The force said it would now concentrate efforts on flytipping blackspots deeper into the forest.
A quiz night with Ploughman’s Supper is taking place on Friday, October 18, at St Mary’s Church Hall, Fordingbridge, in aid of the Friends of Fordingbridge Surgery. Teams of up to six people can bring their own drink and tickets are £10 per person. To order tickets or get more information, contact fofs.ppg@ gmail.com.
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Verwood Rotary Club are delighted that the Rustic Fayre at Potterne Park in Verwood on Bank Holiday Monday raised a record amount and had great numbers attending, despite increasing costs to put on the event.
The club now has the enjoyable task of dividing up to £19,000 to support local charities, organisations and activities across the local community. If you have a local club or charity you would like to nominate for a possible
Personalised social worker support, 24/7, 365
training Informal get togethers
donation, make contact on secretary@verwoodrotary. org.uk
Months of planning came together for a wonderful afternoon out for all the family. Harry Redknapp and the mayor, Reverend Julian Macro, opened the fayre, with Harry arriving in the arena in style to greet the large crowd who had gathered to see him.
The club is also very grateful to all the sponsors and volunteers whose support for such a big community
event is invaluable.
There were many highlights, including the Liberty Raptor Centre’s birds of prey and Tano Taiko Drum Band in the arena alongside returning favourites. There were many stalls to wander round, live music performances, classic cars to enjoy and the annual duck race to name but a few.
The club is already looking forward to next year’s fayreput the date in your diary for August Bank Holiday Monday!
As the summer holidays draw to a close, it is a time to reflect on a fun filled 6 week break from school and start preparing for the beginning of the new term and new school year. For some children this is an exciting time to see their teachers and friends again and to establish their routine again. For others, it can be a daunting time, symbolizing the start of a new school, changing classes or an important exam year.
We always suggest exploring all your options before making a commitment and find a fostering service that you feel is right a comfortable for you. Here are some hints on what to consider when choosing your foster care provider:
Training and Support – when setting out on your journey to fostering always bear in mind that everyone develops at a different speed and your confidence in fostering may grow greatly or require more support and training. Always seek a fostering provider that can fit your needs with training and support.
At footprints we believe that all children should enjoy their summer break, to regain their energy from a tiring school year and get ready for what is to come in the next year. A lot of our foster carers will take the foster children on holiday with them within the country and abroad, however this is not an expectation.
Age of placements – Local authorities tend to have more placements that are young children and babies, whereas independent agency although still have some placements veer on the side of slightly older children.
Fostering payment – Although fostering is not about the money, and we emphasise the will to care over the benefits. It is important to always consider your financial situation whereby an independent fostering agency tends to provide a higher reward.
Location – From placements to support, think about how far you would like to travel and check with the fostering provider which areas they serve for placements.
This year, all foster carers and children were invited to an activity centre to enjoy a day out socialising with each other and engaging in outdoor activities. We also organise informal meet ups but as the foster carers get to know each other they also arrange get togethers, this shows the sense of community when being part of Footprints.
As an independent agency we, Footprints offer tailored training and support that suits your needs. Also as the agency is small, you bond close relationships with fellow foster carers meaning the training is great fun! The social workers have low caseloads so can provide you with 24/7 support. Finally we are local, serving the local community, someone is never far away and you will always be greeted upon visits to the office by one of our team.
Sometimes foster carers would like some personal time away from the foster children, and in these cases the Footprints team will help to arrange some respite care with another carer who knows the child and their needs. This helps to ensure continuity of care and enables the carers to also feel refreshed and revived!
Yes, independent fostering agencies and local authorities have key differences, but the main thing to remember is the child, and both options ensure that the well-being and safety of the child in care is at the forefront of service.
If you have given it some thought over the summer, that holidays are just a lot more fun with a full household, fostering may be the right step for you and we would love to hear from you here at Footprints.
We would welcome you at footprints for a further discussion to help you make an informed decision, either give us a call, email or pop by the office!
After her sell-out talk last year, which raised £900 for Wimborne Community Garden, Tamsin Westhorpe, author, RHS Chelsea Flower Show judge, podcaster, lecturer and former editor of one of the most loved gardening magazines, The English Garden is returning to Wimborne. Tamsin said: “My talk promises to be informative, unexpected and entertaining. It might even make you put pen to paper!”
Having started her career at the age of 17, spending time as a
parks’ gardener and greenkeeper, Tamsin is passionate about being hands-on in the garden.
She was one of the first female gardeners for Bournemouth parks department and has been listed in the Telegraph’s top 100 most influential female gardeners. Tamsin still finds time to get her hands into the soil as a gardener and curator of Stockton Bury Gardens in Herefordshire – a garden regularly featured in national magazines. She is also editor of the
Horticultural Trade Association members magazine and author of three books.
The talk takes place on Friday, October 4, from 7.30pm-9.30pm at Beaucroft College Hall, School Lane, Wimborne. Tickets are £12 and include mulled apple juice and a slice of Dorset Apple Cake. There will also be a raffle.
Tickets are available at bit.ly/ WCGEvening. For more details on the community garden, email wimbornecommunitygarden@ gmail.com.
A woodland-based support group for mums has been started by a popular Ringwood forest school. Sows In The Woods mirrors its Boars In The Woods group for men and takes place at the organisation’s Wattons Lane site. The first session is on October 5 and it welcomes women including mums and grans. The event, from 9am-11am, will see women making either a craft, learning a new skill or cooking snacks on the campfire. Book at littlebearwoods.co.uk.
Anyone who lives, works, visits or commutes in the New Forest area is being invited to give their views on new walking and cycling proposals for the area.
People have until November 3 to say what they think of a new draft Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan.
More details at hants.gov.uk/ aboutthecouncil/haveyoursay/ consultations/newforest-lcwip.
A Skoda car failed to stop after reportedly hitting a bollard in Wimborne, with a man arrested in connection with the incident. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward after the incident in Smugglers Lane, in Colehill, at around 7.05am on Monday, September 9.
A 34-year-old man from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of driving and drugs offences.
Trustees and volunteers from community outreach charity Avon Valley Community Matters (AVCM) are proud to have supported close to 200 children and their carers and families this summer with their free Picnics Together programme.
After the success of last year’s events, and responding to a growing local need for free holiday activities for parents and children, the team organised three more sessions of outdoor games, sports, craft activities plus a healthy lunch in Fordingbridge, Woodgreen and Breamore. Each session was fully booked.
Charity trustee Irene Canton said:
“It’s always such a joy being with so many families; sharing time, meeting up with friends, and family, having such a good time and making memories together.
“Despite very hot weather on one and rain on another occasion, each event was enjoyed by all.
“Kids of all ages and their carers partook in a variety of active outdoor games as well as talking together whilst creating with foam clay and craft materials.
Attendee Lynda Warne said: “Our
kids had a fantastic time and were full of it when we got home.
“Please thank the volunteers for playing so much football with them; and the air foam was a huge hit.”
AVCM raises funds locally through fundraising as well as running a charity shop on Fordingbridge High Street to support its work in the community.
The charity funds Bereavement Support, a Miscarriage Support Group a local friendship group
for the lonely and vulnerable as well as free holiday activity programmes for local families. The team also runs an inclusive playgroup, Superstars, each Friday from 9.30am-11.30am at St Mary’s Church Hall in Fordingbridge.
This friendly group, packed each week with wide-ranging activities for babies and pre-schoolers, suggests ‘donations only’ to enable struggling families to participate.
For more information visit: avcmatters.org
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I write in response to the article by Chris Chope MP ‘We need stronger sentencing’ (September 6, 2024), in which he criticises Dorset’s magistrates for some recent sentences handed down in the county’s magistrates’ courts. The Magistrates’ Association is the membership body for magistrates in England and Wales, supporting them for the benefit of the whole of society. I hope it’s helpful to explain the process that magistrates go through in applying the guidelines for sentencing. The sentence range (known as the ‘tariff’) for any offence is set by Parliament. How those tariffs are applied to any individual case is set out in strict guidelines that magistrates must follow. These guidelines are decided by an independent body called the Sentencing Council, and are designed to ensure that the same approach is taken across the whole country.
While punishing the offender for the crime committed is one of
the purposes of sentences, there are other important aims, like preventing crime happening in the future so more people don’t become victims of the same offender.
The guidelines take into account ‘aggravating’ factors, such as whether violence was used, and ‘mitigating’ factors, such as whether the offender co-operated with the authorities at an early stage. That is why sentences for the same offence committed by different offenders may differ. Finally, many people don’t know that magistrates are volunteers, drawn from the communities that they serve, and come from all walks of life – from bankers to bus drivers, from young to old.
If any of your readers are interested, they may wish to consider applying to become a magistrate more information is at gov.uk/become-magistrate
Tom Franklin Chief Executive Magistrates’ Association
At the first meeting of Verwood Afternoon Townswomens Guild after the summer break members were fascinated to hear Alison Holme’s talk on My Life In Stitches, giving an account of her incredible life from her midteens to the present day, and what led her to begin sewing and producing her attractive and unusual pieces of work. Guild activities are being arranged for the coming months
and Dorset Federation are arranging a Festival Of Dorset in October.
Guilds’ displays will portray the changes in their area over the last 95 years, to coincide with Guild’s 95th birthday. This will include entertainment from the Land Girls.
For TG info ring Judi on 01202 053264. Linda Pearson Verwood
Thursday, October 24, sees Wimborne Valognes Twinning Association’s muchanticipated, second Wimborne Community Entertainment Evening, Encore Hello Bonjour, at the Allendale. The format has changed this year, with first schools and
younger children participating in a late afternoon show and older children and adults performing in the evening. Tickets are £5 or £7.50 for both shows and, will shortly go on sale at the Allendale.
Barbara Wathen Wimborne
Would you like to help shape the future of Ringwood Veterans Hub?
We are seeking to appoint new trustees to complement the current board.
There are plans to grow the existing offer, with some additional funding secured for a new project to be delivered in 2024/25.
The board of trustees has ideas for further growth over the next thrtee to five years, so new trustees with ideas and energy to develop plans will be welcomed. The role of a trustee is diverse and exciting, as well as providing challenges and opportunities. We would particularly welcome applications from those with experience/knowledge of: Armed or Emergency Services, direct or indirect; Marketing and digital engagement; IT; Charities work. If you are committed to working proactively to support a local group and willing to share ideas, as well as do the ‘work’, we
would love to hear from you. We are looking for a team player who wants to be part of a small charity, with a big impact on its beneficiaries If you would like to know more, please email: contact@ ringwoodveteranshub.co.uk, with a contact number, to arrange an initial chat.
Natalie Bale Ringwood
A harvest supper revival is taking place at Alderholt Village Hall on Saturday, October 5, at 6.30pm. Along with live musical entertainment there will be a ploughman’s supper and puddings but guests must
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With the recently approved Cala Homes property development of up to 550 houses and a 62-bedroom care home within the local area of Canford Magna, Merley and Oakley, the residents within the locality have been subjected to significant disruptions to traffic, due to emerging changes to local roads and, the associated groundworks required to support the new development.
Debi Donovan, a volunteer and charity trustee of Merley Community Association decided to contact Kamm Civil
Engineering to ask if they would consider re-lining Merley Community Centre’s car park lines with improved safety markings and delineation, at the same time they reapplied the highway road markings at the junction of Oakley Lane and Oakley Straight.
To the association’s delight, Cala Homes, under the management of project and site manager Peter Finch, agreed to fund the works and arranged for the car park lines to be reapplied under the guidance of Kamm Civil Engineering project manager Lee
Childs at the centre’s car park. Bill Burridge, associsation chairman said: “Mrs Donovan showed a great deal of initiative in establishing a dialogue with Lee Childs and Peter Finch which led to the remarking of the Merley Community Centre’s car park and approach road making it a safer environment for our users.
“In delivering this initiative, Cala Homes have demonstrated their commitment to the local community that they are determined to be a good neighbour, and we thank them for their help in enhancing our facilities at the centre.”
If your local bus stop has got a snazzy new look, it’s because it’s part of a project by BCP Council to upgrade 150 bus shelters across the conurbation.
The new shelters incorporate CCTV cameras to reduce antisocial behaviour and make travelling by bus more welcoming, said BCP Council.
As part of the scheme, Poole Bus Station has seen additional CCTV equipment built into 14 new electronic passenger information displays.
The cameras are covering the busiest bus stops across the conurbation as well as the main boarding areas of the bus station. High-definition footage is live streamed direct to the council’s CCTV control room, whilst continuous recording will help identify antisocial behaviour offenders and aid prosecution, said the council.
A further 100 locations will be upgraded over the coming months.
The last two difficult weeks in Westminster have been troubling.
First, we received the Grenfell Inquiry report pointing to greed and ‘systematic dishonesty’ that led people to be living in buildings that were fundamentally unsafe, with warnings ignored and departments poorly managed. This was followed by the NHS review by Lord Darzi in which he said ‘honesty is needed if healthcare in the UK is to improve and described our nation as a ‘society in distress’.
In my campaign to be elected as your MP I said that it was time that we rethought our contract with the NHS – it’s a two-way contract where we are clear about what we need from it, and it makes clear how we should use its resources more responsibly. The Darzi report described
how people are living ‘longer in ill-health’.
Longer life is a worthy goal but living with multiple longterm conditions is costly and funding it from a shrinking working-age population is not sustainable, so reform is critical.
It is timely, then, that the Liberal Democrat Party Conference put the NHS and Care front and centre of our policy-making and debate. Throughout the four-day event we recommitted our support for the sector, and I met with multiple bodies involved in medical research and treatments, care and support for those with disabilities.
The Party committed to new policy for those families experiencing breakdown and bereavement, recognising the value of Kinship Care and restoring Bereavement Support so cruelly cut
under the Conservative Government.
At a time when the country’s finances are under such strain, this reform needs to put money into areas which prevent the need for much larger bills in social service, children’s mental health and parental productivity – not to mention improving the lives of those affected.
That’s why it was shortsighted
for the Government to push ahead with cutting Winter Fuel Allowance.
I voted to keep the payments not because I think all older people need it – not all of them do – but because the motion before us did not allow for a middle way or for a delay until next year giving time for a campaign to improve uptake of pension credit.
This Government said those with the broadest shoulders should carry the greater burden; the two major reports this month suggest systemic failures in honesty; the state of public finances make it clear we need to rethink our public services.
That’s why the Liberal Democrats working constructively in opposition have such an important role to play, and now recess is over I am looking forward to playing my part.
People may ask what a mature, government of service means –given it’s been absent from the UK for years.
Well, over the last couple of weeks, hopefully you’ve seen it from Labour.
In a large part it constitutes listening to the experts... the very experts once derided by Tory ministers.
On public sector pay, it means taking the advice of the independent pay review boards. Sensible wage settlements that reflect inflationary pressures and what is happening in the private sector.
This isn’t caving in to unions, it’s recognising the sacrifice public sector workers have made for years.
On arms exports, it means following the established legal process. This has resulted in the UK withdrawing 30 arms export permits given the risk that Israel has been using them against the people of Gaza illegally.
When the supporters of both sides in that conflict are angry at that action, it probably indicates the government is charting a middle ground.
A mature government of service will also mean implementing the Grenfell inquiry’s findings. We note with horror how the Tories slashed building safety regulations and ignored the advice of fire safety experts. It must have been horrible for the bereaved families to hear of the multiple opportunities there were to prevent the tragedy. The Grenfell inquiry report was truly shocking.
When the Prime Minister talks about the rot in the country, what happened with Grenfell is a prime example.
Along with the Horizon and Post Office scandal. Sewage being dumped into our rivers. The state of our railways. The Mid Staffs maternity scandal.
I could go on.
Cultural change starts at the top
with a return of a politics of public service.
Finally, I’ve often remarked how difficult it is to time these columns with respect to the news cycle.
My sympathy then to the MP for North Dorset. Perhaps he filed his previous column
pre-holiday, before the Office for Budget Responsibility published their letter exposing the fiscal malfeasance of the previous government in which he served. In case you missed it – they cooked the books, systematically under-budgeting and then pillaging capital reserves.
Maybe he also missed the cabinet secretary confirming the fiscal mismanagement of his government and criticising it for not holding a spending review since 2021.
As they say in Scotland –‘you’ve been telt.’ I won’t make a habit of responding to erroneous wittering in Conservative columns.
They ignored five-plus years of criticism of their government from this paper’s multiple correspondents.
Instead I’ll be focusing on how the Labour government is serving the people of Dorset and beyond.
Christchurch has more pensioners than any other constituency in the UK that have had their winter fuel allowance taken away by the Labour Government.
More than 29,000 were due to receive it but now only the 2,000 on pension credit will do so. Unsurprisingly, this has generated outrage among my constituents reflected in a record number of emails and letters condemning the Government for its actions. My assessment is that the depth of anger even exceeds that directed against the imposition, many years ago, of what was then described as the Poll Tax.
This is because any intention of withdrawing the winter fuel payments was specifically denied by Labour during the Election campaign. Attempts now to justify misleading and betraying the electorate on the grounds of an hitherto unrevealed ‘black hole’ in the public finances have
been rightly ridiculed. If the public finances are so bad, why did the Prime Minister choose to award train drivers and other public sector workers inflationbusting pay increases?
The threat of even higher levels of taxation in the forthcoming Budget and further attacks on pensioners are not only galvanising people into action but also invigorating MPs opposed to the Government. If readers are discontent, they should write to their MP rather than suffer in silence.
The Government has not only, deservedly, had the shortest of honeymoons but has also succeeded in adding to distrust of politics and politicians by electors. Many have been left wondering why they bothered to vote if promises count for so little.
n Nowhere is the gap between political rhetoric and reality wider than on the issue of housing.
Sites for new homes already approved in principle but not delivered in Christchurch include that scheduled for the former police station site and land at Roeshot Hill. The delays on those sites are caused, at least in part, by the issue of phosphates in the River Avon and the insistence of Natural England that developers engage in
expensive phosphate mitigation. Not only can the cost of that exceed £10,000 per home but Natural England has delayed even agreeing a defined process for resolving such issues. An additional frustration is that the planning application to provide housing on the former gasworks site in Christchurch has not been decided after more than 11 months. The resulting appeal for non-determination will add further delay.
n This year’s commemoration service at Holmsley for all those involved in the 12 New Forest airfields during the Second World War was particularly poignant because as the service started, a Lancaster flew very low and immediately overhead. Earlier, the Lancaster had been exciting the crowds at the Bournemouth Air Festival. It is so important to keep celebrating how previous generations defended our nation against tyranny.
A lifetime collection of automobilia and enamel signs, amassed by the late Nick Baldwin, are being sold by Charterhouse in Sherborne in their specialist Automobilia auction on September 25.
“This is the largest singleowner collection of automobilia I have had the pleasure to auction in 40 years,” said Richard Bromell of Charterhouse.
“From car mascots to enamel signs, to vintage car lamps there is something for everyone with it all being sold without reserve.”
Nick Baldwin was a leading motoring historian, journalist, author and an avid collector who sadly
passed away earlier this year. His collection filled two Charterhouse vans and totals over 200 lots. Viewing for the auction is from Monday 23rd or you can see all the lots and bid live online via charterhouseauction.com 07922 069
Haskins Garden Centre has donated more than £13,000 to enable the creation of a water play area at the Treehouse, a new facility run by Dorset charity Diverse Abilities for children with disabilities. Haskins operates five garden centres including one in Ferndown.
The grant, made through the Haskins Charitable Fund has gone towards a new water play area, which is not only a fun activity for the children but also helps with skills such as turn-taking, creative play and problem-solving skills.
Alison Richmond, who works at Haskins and nominated Diverse Abilities to receive the grant, said: “I’ve seen first-hand the impact that Diverse Abilities’ support can have. The charity holds a special place in my heart as my daughter has benefited from their incredible support.
“I’m thrilled that Haskins has contributed to the new outdoor site, where the water play equipment will bring so much joy and happiness.”
Clare Rochford, short breaks manager, added: “We are extremely grateful for this generous donation of £13,460.
“Over the summer holidays I have seen numerous children enjoying playing with water, making up games and working together, which wouldn’t have been possible without this.”
Find out more about the Treehouse, and the services available from Diverse Abilities at diverseabilities.org.uk/ thetreehouse
Pictured, top left, are Clare Rochford of Diverse Abilities with Ali Richmond, Jamie and Ally Haskins.
One pot Chicken orzo
We are still trying to be relatively healthy and as I am quite a lazy cook, one pot recipes suits me fine!!
As well as trying to eat more healthily, we are also both exercising more, when the weather allows it.
I go for a swim twice a week and can get into both the senior swim and the therapy swim. The senior swim seems to have a lot of older gentlemen in it, who think they can still swim at the pace they did when they were 20! They can’t and there is often a hold up at either end!
We also try and go out for a walk. We have expanded our range from Southbourne, where you can walk for miles along the promenade but have a steep hill going back. We went to Canford Cliffs the other day, the walk along the prom was easy, but climbing the hill back up was a bit more difficult!
We have just been to Sandbanks and parked at Shore Road, and then walked down to the big hotel. It has changed so much. The old houses have gone to be replaced by modern glass flats.
The beach has volleyball courts marked out and then polo is coming! I yearn for the simple days of my childhood when a bucket
and spade were all you needed and you had an ice cream as a treat!
Progress I suppose...
Ingredients:
2 diced chicken breasts
120g orzo
1 stock cube
1 red onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 courgette, diced
200g cherry tomatoes – I didn’t use this much and I cut them in half
6 sun dried tomatoes, diced
Large fistful of fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp half fat creme fraiche
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
30g parmesan
Method:
Put a little oil in the pan and cook the chicken until its browned, set aside. Sweat the onion and garlic with a little salt and olive oil. Add in the sun-dried tomatoes, and the tomato puree and cook out for 2 minutes.
Add in the cherry tomatoes, courgette and smoked paprika. Mix and cook for a couple more minutes, then add in the orzo, 250g water, and the stock cube.
Mix well, bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the orzo is al dente, mixing from time to time to stop it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Toss in the chicken and then finish with 1 tbsp balsamic, 30g grated parmesan, 1 tbsp half fat creme fraiche and lots of chopped basil.
Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
Many people have lost the ability to cook while others find the convenience of ready meals, fast food and food delivery easy to rely on.
However, with the cost of living highlighting the need to find cheaper ways to cook, this is rapidly changing.
Dorset based charity the Friendly Food Club has provided thousands of cooking courses and workshops across the county over the past decade. Now thanks to funding from Dorset Council and Waitrose the charity is able to develop this further by providing free training to equip community groups in rolling out their own courses.
Liz Guilmant-Cush, CEO, explained why this is so essential. She said: “Every day we meet people who don’t know how or lack the confidence to cook. From teenagers unable to use tin openers to recently bereaved older people who are dependent
on microwave meals.
“For the past decade we have been providing cookery workshops sessions across Dorset.
“The Get Dorset Cooking training means that we’re able to equip community groups to run their own workshops, so that together we can get as much of Dorset cooking as possible!”
Libby Lloyd, a senior youth
leader at Treads Youth Advice & Information Centre, has recently completed the training.
She said: “We’re finding that many young people are not maintaining a healthy diet.
“Parents lack time to prepare home-cooked meals, leading families to rely on ready-meals and unhealthy snacks.”
Since having completed the training, Treads have integrated cooking courses into their
sessions equipping local young people to cook healthy, nutritious meals for themselves as well as passing this knowledge on to their families. The fully-funded training is ideal for, but not exclusive to, foodbanks and pantries, community, patient, youth as well as other community-led groups.
Community groups are shown all the essential skills needed in order to run their own cooking sessions safely.
Follow-up resources and support are available to ensure groups can launch out in confidence.
There will be a training session in Wimborne on Thursday, October 10, and further dates will be confirmed throughout the autumn. Find out more at thefriendlyfoodclub.org/getdorset-cooking.
For general enquiries, email hello@thefriendlyfoodclub.org or go to thefriendlyfoodclub. org/for more information.
This satirical ‘romp’ through Georgian England has been to highlight the use of the satirical print as a weapon of propaganda, aimed at an assortment of colourful characters, whose goings-on (rightly or wrongly) attracted their tormentors, of which there were many. Undoubtedly two stand out: William Hogarth and then James Gillray. Both had meticulous standards of draughtsmanship and were masters of their respective art forms. Both elevated satire to unprecedented levels.
Eminent historians might wince at the very thought of ‘old bums and old bags’, but that’s how my ‘romp’ starts and ends, as seen through the eyes of the satirists, who brought the characters to life in their copperplates, which resulted in print shop windows becoming peoples’ galleries. Satirical prints thus became an important graphic chronicle of political and social history of the period.
It was an age of satirical enlightenment in which nobody in the Georgian fashionable society escaped notice. Many scholars of satire refer to the late Georgian period as a ‘Golden Age’, and a golden age it was, as the ascendance of the satirical print coalesced with an age of wild living and political upheaval in both domestic and foreign politics that some of us might recognise even today!
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I started 2024 the heaviest I have ever been. I had no clothes that fitted and truly didn’t want to go out or socialise. I had totally lost my Mo-Jo and following a serious health scare I decided that action needed to be taken - big time!!!
I simply could not go on like this.
I knew of the 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan and sent off for a ‘Starter Pack’ and shortly after it had arrive Nicki contacted me. We had a long discussion where I explained my situation and how I was feeling. I felt very comfortable talking to her so I booked myself in to meet with Nicki in her home and properly get started.
Of course, I was nervous but Nicki was fantastic. I felt very reassured by her, her knowledge and enthusiasm was infectious and inspiring. I was weighed, measured, different diet plans were discussed and with products chosen I made the commitment to change. Nicki made me feel very motivated and with her constant reassurances, despite feeling a little daunted especially knowing I had a lot to lose - I felt I could do this. I was on my way. More importantly I realised I truly wanted to do this, I wanted to change my health for the better, I wanted to do this ‘for me’, I wanted my Mo-Jo back!
Week by week with Nicki’s support I have steadily lost the lb’s. My confidence has grown, my cloths are dreadfully baggy as my body shrank! Seeing the steady weight losses and inch losses every week over the last 8 months has really helped keep me going. Nicki has been there for me every lb and inch of the way, giving me great food ideas to try, explaining the importance of water, following the plan, good foods and bad foods and how your body works keeping me positive and motivated so that I can succeed.
I have really enjoyed the products and have stuck to the plan rigidly even writing a food diary so I can be accountable to myself for what I eat and drink - it’s really helped. It really has taken me a while to register that I was actually shrinking and Nicki had to keep encouraging me to buy smaller cloths!
Nicki’s constant support continues as I get ready to maintain my weight loss - which she always says is the most important bit. I have lost 3 stones 4lb so far with a few more pounds to go to reach my target and I know with Nicki’s encouragement I will now get there.
As a Consultant Nicki had faith in me, that’s very motivating. My health has improved to the point I am no longer on medication, I love to socialise and meet with friends. I have my Mo-Jo back…..big time!!!
*The weight lost and/or timeframes are particular to this slimmer. Everyone's weight loss journey is unique to them.
If you don’t exercise regularly, and you want to improve your body, mind, energy levels, mental health and resistance to disease, walking is one of the best things you can do! Our fab walking progression programme can help you smash your goals and improve your health at the same time.
So, what is this programme?
Well, it is more than just daily steps, it’s an achievable plan, that gives the maximum benefits, with minimum time investment. It also delivers the single most important aspect of an effective programme - progression. We’ve written about the benefits of walking before, where we gave some great tips on how to make it easier and more enjoyable. This article includes new research and strategies to take the benefits to the next level! We’ve based this programme on one that was shown to dramatically improve several aspects of the body’s metabolism, although it has been slightly altered to make it more practical and easier to start and progress.
Let’s begin with a little ‘exercise 101’ There are four considerations when thinking about a fitness routine: mode, intensity, duration and frequency. Mode is the type of exercise; intensity is how hard; duration is how long; and frequency is how often. This programme involves walking (which may progress to jogging/running), at a progressively faster pace, making your way
up to 45 minutes, three times per week: Start by walking, at a pace that is challenging but at which you could have a conversation without gasping, for 20 minutes, three times per week. Ideally, have one or two days between walks (Monday, Wednesday, Friday often works best).
After two weeks, add five minutes to your walks and five minutes more each subsequent week, until you hit at least 45 minutes. After the first four weeks, start to pay very close attention to your breathing and increase your walking speed so that you are on the cusp of not being able to carry on a normal conversation. If you want to be a little more precise, and really improve the benefits, you can use a heart monitor (many smart watches have them) and use the formula 180 minus your age.
So, if you are 40 years old, check your heart rate every minute or so and try to stay as close as possible to 140 beats per minute.
This last point is ‘zone 2 exercise’ and as you progress, you transform your body’s ability to metabolise sugar and you supercharge the little energy factories in your cells called ‘mitochondria’ (along with multiple other benefits).
Eventually, you can graduate to jogging and perhaps running. Keep in mind though, as you progress, that most of your exercise (about 80%) should be at the ‘conversational’, ‘180-minus age’ heart rate but for a little extra boost and benefits, after six weeks you can make one of your walks or runs more intense, getting that heart rate higher than zone 2 –perhaps alternating between running and walking or jogging and sprinting.
A few other handy tips:
If you have any issues with walking, you can do this on a bike (normal or stationary bike).
The only disadvantage of this is that you won’t get the bone-strengthening effects of walking.
You can continue to add five minutes to your walks beyond six weeks.
Get some headphones and listen to an e-book, podcast or music – make this something to enjoy and look forward to!
We hope these simple tips and tricks will help you take your walk to the next level.
If you’re wanting to start your weight-loss journey, why not speak to a Consultant today?
n Give Nicki Edwards - The Cambridge Lady a call on 07904 331589.
Ferndown Food Bank, operated by Ferndown Community Support CIC, was facing eviction in September.
However, positive meetings with Dorset Council and Care Dorset in the past couple of months have seen new relations and better understanding develop, and the organisations are together delighted to announce that the future of the food bank hub, in the centre of Ferndown, is secure. A joint statement from the food bank trustees says: ‘We are, of course, relieved and really looking forward to just doing what we do best again - supporting the community in need with a wrap-around service, not just food.
“With positive relations and understanding, we are confident we can move forward and deliver essential support and services which resolves crises, prevents homelessness, supports mental health, and enables children to go home to food on the table, to name just a few of our benefits.’
The FCS Ferndown Food Bank is located at the rear of Ferndown Day Centre, in Library Road in the centre of town. It is open six days a week, 2pm-5pm weekdays, and 10.30am-1pm Saturdays, with a late night for those in poverty but working on Wednesday until 6.30pm.
Alongside food aid, there is also a hygiene bank, pet bank, baby bank (including
equipment), data bank, benefits and welfare support, and the UK’s first and only medicine bank.
The medicine bank offers off-the-shelf medicines, such as liquid pain relief, teething gel, antihistamines, thrush treatment, etc, to people in financial difficulty and crisis.
With winter imminent, and the recent announcement of the reduction in winter
fuel allowance, Ferndown Community Support is sadly predicting high demand again and is grateful for the continued support from the public with donations, food, equipment and volunteering. They also urge anyone who thinks they may be eligible for assistance with pension credit or other welfare benefits to get in touch so that the right support is in place as soon as possible.
Donations big and small help to provide food and essentials to those most in need in the local community.
Alongside tins, packets and tubs, they regularly make soups, jams, pasta sauces and ready meals, all packed with healthy veg and good nutrition for better health and wellbeing, no ultra-processed foods are used.
After ten incredible years of serving our beloved community, we are thrilled to announce the next chapter in our salon’s story—a move to a beautiful, new space that perfectly reflects our passion for creativity, comfort, and connection.
When we opened our doors a decade ago, our vision was simple: to create a sanctuary where every client feels pampered, appreciated, and empowered to look and feel their very best. Over the years, thanks to your trust and support, we have grown into something truly special.
The salon features a bright, open design, modern amenities, and an inviting atmosphere that will continue to make you feel right at home. we do, classic and modern styles of hairdressing,colouring,colour correct, balayage, keratin straightening, perms, k18 treatments. Whether you’re a longtime client or a new face eager to experience what we have to offer, we cannot wait to welcome you into this next chapter of our journey. We have poured our hearts into every detail, creating a place that inspires creativity and encourages relaxation.
Here’s to the next 10 years and beyond! Come celebrate with us—we’re ready when you are!
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146 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JB | Tel: 01202-895394 Hayley from Serenity Beauty will be moving into Station Hair. Contact the salon to book an appointment
After 18 incredible years in the beauty industry and building my business at Serenity Beauty in the village, I’m thrilled to announce that I am relocating to a new beauty room!
At my new location, I will be offering a range of advanced skincare services, including CACI non-surgical facials, radio frequency facials, Image Skincare treatments like enzyme peels, and semi-permanent makeup. You’ll also find all your favorites, like facial waxing, brow tinting, LVL lash lifting, and relaxing massage therapy!
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A chance to chat with other parents and carers in a friendly and relaxed setting.
The last Tuesday of each month, 10.30am - 12 noon Meet other family carers and share experiences over coffee and cake.
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Thousands flocked to Dorset County Show near Dorchester and enjoyed a packed programme of action and attractions across the two days.
The agricultural event welcomed thrilling displays including Atkinson Action Horses, IMPS motorbikes, scurry racing and competitions in livestock including more than 150 alpacas.
James Cox, show organiser, said: “It was a joy to see the showground busy despite the weather on Saturday but much to everyone’s delight the sun came out on Sunday.
“I want to thank the public who got in the show spirit even when we had wet weather.
“The biggest thanks goes to the phenomenal volunteers who ensured the show continued despite the Great British weather’s best efforts.
“People were really patient leaving and arriving at the show, it really bought out that community cheer.”
as Ben Atkinson stood on seven horses, without any tack, cantering across the main ring. They bowed, reared, sat and rolled with such elegance everyone was a little taken aback by the spectacular performance.
The IMPS zoomed across the ring and everyone cheered for these talented children. Looking very smart in their red coats, and showing how
wowed the crowd.
New to the show this year, the alpacas were hugely popular. More than 150 fluffy alpacas descended on the show for the new alpaca showing classes.
The show team designed a real hands-on show with lots of activities and free experiences for children.
The free shuttle bus proved popular, and the show had more people than ever walk and even cycle to the show with the showground being only a short walk from the county town.
All were designed to allow children to learn about farming and the rural way of life whilst they had fun exploring the showground.
The weekend marked the show’s184th year and is organised by the Dorchester Agricultural Society. It always takes place on the first weekend of September every and next year will be on September 6 and 7.
The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation and the Steve Bernard Foundation invite you to join them for their inaugural ‘Head-to-Head’ with an alternative quiz night on. This is sure to be an entertaining evening of fun and laughter with quizmaster Jacques and his alternative, not-so-serious, quiz. There will be some fierce competition too as the charities go head-to-head to take the ‘Charity Champions’ trophy.
A fabulous prize awaits the top scoring team - a ‘Wheelbarrow Full of Wine!’ Bring your own drinks/ nibbles/picnic – tea and coffee will be available at the venue.
Fancy dress with a Hallowe’en theme is entirely optional but could win your team extra points.
Each team is requested to bring a bottle of wine for the wheelbarrow.
Tickets for a team ofup to 6 are £30 and available at jtyaf. org or contact the charities direct to book your place. There are just 10 teams per charity so tickets will go fast. The two foundations are run entirely by volunteers.
Friday, October 25, 7pm for 7.30pm-10pm.
Ferndown Upper School, Cherry Grove, Ferndown. For more information visit stevebernardfoundation.com and jtyaf.org.
We embrace intellectual curiosity, academic rigour, and strive to be creators and innovators. Pupils are taught by caring and skillful teachers who nurture and support each individual. Our curriculum is broad and provides a range of opportunities. Our large, wooded campus hosts both a Junior and Senior department, a STEAM Hub, Science block, extensive sporting amenities including an indoor swimming pool, Music hall and Forest School. We are also delighted to offer a home from home with our Boarding House which is available for pupils from Year 7.
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At Talbot Heath, pupil well-being stands as a cornerstone of holistic development and academic success. We understand and contribute to our role in the local, national and global community. Our pupils are taught to act with integrity and strive to do the right thing at all times - we live by our school motto, ‘Honour before Honours’.
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Developing a growth mindset is key to helping our pupils boldly face challenges, take risks and embrace the future with optimism and courage. We understand that our pupils will be navigating a world where technology, particularly AI, is changing all the time. Through our curriculum, pupils are able to explore the potential of technology alongside development of their problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Bournemouth and Poole College is dedicated to equipping over 10,000 people a year, both school leavers and adults, with the skills they need to improve their lives through education and training. As we continue to uphold our aspiration of being at the core of educational delivery and economic development across the region, we are thrilled to announce several exciting developments on our campus.
The opening of University Centre Poole marked a significant milestone, offering students enhanced opportunities for higher education within our community. The state-of-theart facility will offer courses run in partnership with local universities, for students studying on work-focused degreelevel courses and apprenticeships.
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This Autumn, we are opening two new facilities in Engineering and Health, for students on new ‘T Level’ courses. These facilities are designed to bridge the gap between education and industry, ensuring our graduates are wellprepared for the workforce.
Additionally, our new Green Construction Centre will offer specialised training environments, helping to develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
Headteacher Tracy Harris
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Head of Junior School Liz Pugh
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Looking ahead, we have an exciting line-up of events to close out 2024, with Open Events on 3rd and 5th October, followed by 16th November. Visit thecollege.co.uk/open for more.
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Find out what Bournemouth and Poole College has to offer. See the environment, meet the people who will support your journey, get all the information you need to make important decisions about your future. You can even apply for a course directly on the day!
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Book your FREE ticket: thecollege.co.uk/open Thursday 3 October 4pm - 7pm Saturday 5 October 9.30am - 12.30pm Saturday 16 November 9.30am - 12.30pm
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Monday 18 November 5.00pm-7.30pm Monday 18 November 5.00pm-7.30pm
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An opportunity to explore all aspects of our Sixth Form including:
Broad range of A Level subjects offered, including some taught together with Parkstone Grammar School
Many extra-curricular clubs and competitions
New gym including fitness suite and climbing wall to support extensive sporting activities
ALL prospective students and family members are welcome.
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Starting a brand new career can be daunting - is it the right choice and how do I know that it will be beneficial?
At Iron Mill College we have over 40 years of training experience in qualifying counsellors. We help hundreds of people change their lives every year. We see and hear the benefits from our Alumni of how it’s been the best choice that they have made.
Here are our top 5 reasons to inspire and support your decision making:
1. Work for yourself. In private practice, you can set the hours you want to work, and have flexibility around taking holidays but most importantly, you can work from home. Ever fancied a garden studio? Now is your time!
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2. Get to know yourself. Part of the counselling training journey is about personal reflection and taking the time to observe yourself whilst learning different modalities.
3. Expect to make a difference in people’s lives daily. The work that happens inside the therapy room can help people move forwards to create a more fulfilled life.
4. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded people. Expect to make meaningful connections during your training with us. Our classes run in small cohorts, giving you the time and space to get to know everyone as well as connect with your tutor. These friendships can last a lifetime, a moment in your timeline that you won’t forget.
What was the best bit about A Level results day at Poole Grammar School? Was it the five students heading off to Cambridge and Oxford universities? Or the three successful in getting into medicine? Was it the news that our results exceeded last year’s high standards, or that the progress of students puts us in the top 25% of English schools for A Levels? Or the strong results from the student who worked hard all year despite finding his courses difficult? We’re proud of it all! Come to our open evening to find out what we can do for you.
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5. Lifetime learning with CPDs (Continued Professional Development). If you have a curious mind for knowledge and like to learn new things, CPD training can bring numerous amounts of new skills to your practice Are you ready to take the first step towards a rewarding new career? Come along to our open day on 5th October – meet the tutors, learn about the journey to becoming a counsellor and of course have a cuppa and a chat. See you there.
Dr Marilyn McGowan Poole Centre Manager
Saturday 5th October 2024, 10:30 - 12:30 OPEN DAY
Poole Campus, Unit C, Acorn Business Park, Ling Road, Poole, BH12 4NZ
Take that first step to a rewarding career in Counselling with Iron Mill Register Now
In today’s digital age, poor posture has become a common issue, often leading to discomfort, pain, and long-term health problems.
Whether you’re sitting at a desk all day or hunched over a smartphone, maintaining good posture is essential for overall well-being. The good news is that you can improve your posture with regular exercise.
Here’s a guide to the final three best postural exercises.
4. Plank
The plank is a full-body exercise that strengthens your core, shoulders, and back, all of which are crucial for maintaining good posture.
How to do it:
Start in a forearm plank position, with your elbows directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to heels. Engage your core, glutes, and legs to keep your body stable.
Hold the position for 20-60 seconds, focusing on keeping your body straight and avoiding any sagging or arching.
Repeat 2-3 times.
Planks help develop the core strength needed to support your spine and improve overall posture.
Bruegger’s exercise is designed to counteract the effects of prolonged sitting and slouching, helping to realign your posture.
How to do it:
Sit at the edge of a chair with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
Place your arms at your sides, with palms facing forward.
Pull your shoulders down and back, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Lift your chest slightly while keeping your chin tucked.
Hold this position for 10-15 seconds, then relax.
Repeat 5-10 times throughout the day.
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This exercise opens up the chest, strengthens the upper back, and promotes better posture, especially during long periods of sitting.
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The Bird-Dog exercise targets the core and lower back, helping to stabilize the spine and improve overall posture.
How to do it:
Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
Extend your right arm forward while simultaneously extending your left leg back, keeping both parallel to the floor.
Hold for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.
Repeat on the opposite side, extending your left arm and right leg.
Perform 10-15 reps on each side.
Bird-Dog helps build core strength, which is essential for supporting your spine and maintaining good posture.
Conclusion
Incorporating these postural exercises into your daily routine can make a significant difference in how you stand, sit, and move. Not only will you improve your posture, but you’ll also reduce the risk of developing chronic pain and enhance your overall quality of life.
The Mayor of Poole helped to cut the ribbon on a new residential care home near Sandbanks with views over Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island.
Scores of people turned out to see Cllr Pete Miles assist with the official launch of Marjorie House, on Crichel Mount Road, alongside Chris Kean, Chair of Care South, and Simon Bird, CEO of Care South. Marjorie House is owned and operated by Poole-based not-for-profit charity, Care South, a leading provider of high quality residential and home care services across the south of England.
Afterwards, guests enjoyed drinks and canapes as they took a tour of the facilities at the home, which includes 50 ensuite, fully-furnished bedrooms in a variety of sizes, styles and beautiful views across Poole Harbour towards Brownsea Island. Marjorie House is now welcoming new residents.
Cllr Pete Miles, the Mayor of Poole, said: “Marjorie House is just fabulous. It’s really nice. I love the concept and the Art Deco style of the building, which is in-keeping with the style of homes in Sandbanks. It’s a wonderful care home and it will be a very special place for the residents to live in.”
Each of the three floors in Marjorie House features a dining space, dedicated activity area, lounge overlooking Brownsea Island and smaller private lounge. The first floor also includes a bar area, Captain’s Club, for the residents to enjoy drinks together with the other residents and visiting family members, and a hair and beauty salon for some pampering and relaxation. Residents will have a choice of places to sit and enjoy the views from the balcony, terraced gardens and a landscaped courtyard. There is even a small putting green.
Simon Bird, Chief Executive of Care South, said: “I am immensely proud of our stunning new care home, Marjorie House, which is in an incredible location, which will provide care for people in the local community. Our aim is and has always been to create a comfortable home for residents in later life and our ethos is all about food, fun and friendship to ensure that residents live happy, fulfilled lives in our care.
“Care South is a very proud partner with Lewis-Manning Hospice Care. Marjorie House is named after Marjorie Lewis-Manning who founded their amazing charity on this site many years ago, and Care South is so proud to continue support Marjorie’s vision of providing care to this community from this site.”
Sebastian Wincelewski, Home Manager for Marjorie House, said: “We were absolutely delighted to welcome the Mayor of Poole to cut the
ribbon on our new residential care home. We had such a fantastic turnout for the event, which marks the countdown to the first residents moving in and this becoming their home where they will be supported by our kind, compassionate care team.”
Care South is a leading provider of high quality residential and home care services across the south of England. The not-for-profit organisation, which is a registered charity, has care homes in Dorset, north Devon, Somerset and West Sussex, and home care offices covering east and west Dorset, and northeast Somerset and south Somerset.
For more information about the care services available, go to care-south. co.uk or call Care South on 01202 712410.
Residents and guests at Moors Manor Care Home in St Leonards enjoyed an afternoon of grins with a live music performance that took place at the home.
Local singer Steve Linn performed a selection of classic hits from Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Cliff Richard and many more.
Residents joined in with the singing,
and clapped along as the singer performed his finale song Sweet Caroline which had everyone singing and dancing along.
The hospitality team at the home also provided a spread of sweet treats for guests to enjoy during the show.
General manager Gemma Chalkley said: “Our residents and guests had a wonderful afternoon singing along
with the wonderful performer.
“We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at Moors Manor as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one of our favourites!”
One resident added: “I haven’t heard some of these songs in many years. “The classics never go out of style!”
UK Armed Forces charity Help for Heroes has launched a new self-help guide to support people living with anxiety.
Though this free resource, accessible on the charity’s website, has been produced to support veterans and their families, it is actually suitable for anyone who wants some guidance on how to manage the condition.
Created by mental health experts alongside exservice personnel with lived experience of anxiety, the guide contains a wealth of information and interactive features to help understand worry, stress, anxiety and panic, and offers strategies to improve wellbeing.
Mike Icely, a Help for Heroes Recovery College peer support trainer, said: “The beauty of the self-help guides is that they’re so accessible,
informative and easy for anyone to follow. The best thing is they’re available 24/7 - you get to set your own pace.
“If you’re a veteran or veteran’s family member, you would be eligible for the online group course – you can’t beat the conversations and amazing support of these sessions, which are led by experienced facilitators.
“But the guide provides a
fantastic overview with some great tips and tools; whether you’re a veteran, family member or civilian.”
The self-help guide can be accessed directly on the Help for Heroes website. It can be accessed by anybody, with no need to sign up, and for free.
Only veterans and their family members are eligible to sign up for the online group course.
A list of all subjects the charity’s Recovery College offers can be found in their prospectus. Again, you must be a veteran or a veteran’s family member to be eligible for the online group courses.
Help for Heroes champions the armed forces community and helps them live well after service.
It says it has already supported more than 31,000 people and won’t stop until every veteran gets the support they deserve. The charity supports veterans and their families from any branch of the UK military – regulars or reserves –irrespective of length or place of service, and locally embedded civilians (and their families) who worked under the command of UK Armed Forces.
Do you think you’ve got what it takes to step up to the (hot) plate and walk over coals for Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s Disability Charity?
The charity is looking for individuals and teams to take on the challenge to raise money for children and adults with physical and learning disabilities in Dorset.
The event takes place on Wednesday, October 9, at the Treehouse, Diverse Abilities’ new children’s services hub based near Bournemouth Airport.
The event runs from 6.00pm to 9.00pm and, as well as the fire walk, participants will be able to enjoy great food, drinks and live entertainment.
An entry for the Fire Walk costs £10, and participants are encouraged to raise sponsorship money from friends, family and colleagues.
Dorset Nightstop has been recognised for its outstanding work in preventing young people in crisis from falling into homelessness.
The charity, which provides safe emergency accommodation for people aged 18-25 in BCP and Dorset, has been named as the Homelessness Partnership BCP’s Hero for September.
Young people at risk of homelessness are placed with trained volunteer hosts to prevent them from ending up on the streets. During their short stay, teams rally to help them successfully move on, working with partners to secure suitable accommodation.
The service is appealing for new volunteer hosts in BCP. Hosts, which can be families or individuals, offer a safe room for the night, an evening meal and breakfast, washing and laundry facilities - and crucially, a caring, listening ear. If you could volunteer, email dorsetnightstop @actionforchildren.org.uk.
Money raised will be used to fund Diverse Abilities’ muchneeded services including days out for children who attend school holidays activities, much-needed equipment at Langside School and activities for adults who
attend the Beehive, the charity’s activity and day centre.
Mariana Swain, events executive at Diverse Abilities, said: “We are really looking forward to meeting the people who are going to take on this exciting challenge for us.
“It will be a great evening, with a really supportive atmosphere to encourage those who are apprehensive about the challenge.
“It’s a great team-building exercise, or an excellent challenge to take on as an individual or part of a group.” Find out more and sign up at diverseabilities.org.uk/ firewalk
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s Disability Charity is hosting a birthday party to celebrate three milestones across it’s children’s services on Wednesday, September 25.
Firstly, Lily’s Place, will be celebrating it’s 30th birthday.
Lily’s Place is the charity’s children’s respite home, which is fully equipped to provide overnight respite care for up to four children and young people with complex physical and/or learning difficulties.
Children can enjoy short breaks with the expert care of support staff that they know well, which is a lifeline to many families to give them a chance to relax, catch up on things at home or spend time with their other children. Secondly, Shapes, a service which supports children in their own home will celebrate 20 years and, thirdly, it’s the fifth birthday for Lawford Lodge, the charity’s Transition Respite Home which supports children in the run-up to adulthood, getting ready to access new activities and services.
The charity wants to invite the families they support, as well as those who have been supported in the past, to the celebrations. They are also keen for families keen to find out more about these services to come along to meet with staff and have a look round.
Claire Stacey, children’s team manager, said: “ It will be great for all the families we support to come together, and also to catch up with the children and families
we have supported in the past.
“We’d also love to see families with a child or young person who would benefit from our services, so we can tell them a bit more about what we offer.”
The event will be held between 10am and 2pm at Lily’s Place, 17 Manor Avenue, Poole, BH12 4LB. To confirm your attendance, please email lilysplace@ diverseabilities.org.uk or call 01202 718238.
There’s an extra date in September, so you get an extra column from me!
I thought I’d do a very timely lawn special, as now is the perfect time to think about improvement or renewal works for lawns.
Maintenance regime
In general, a lawn performs best when it is regularly tended to, they, like children, thrive on attention! That means a regular programme of mowing, feeding, and overseeding and patch repair work, as well as less frequent scarifying and aerating. With lawns, the more you put into them the more they will give you in terms of greenness and lushness (if that’s a word!). But there’s always a balance between what is good enough and what resources you havewhether time, enthusiasm or money.
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renewals, the soil is moist and warm, the sun still strong enough for good growth, and the roots can get established and settled before any dry summer weather happens.
Spring is the second-best time, but you will need to consider watering at times to get it through in best health for the summer period in the first year.
Overseeding where you have bare patches, or where thatch and moss have taken over and left thin grass, is a very useful way to revamp the area.
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existing grass onto the soil. Keep it moist, and be aware the pigeons might be a bit interested in this seed so you may need to just pop a mesh cover on it for a couple of weeks.
You can also patch repair with turf – either bought as a roll and cut to the shape of the patches, or sow some in a seed tray and use this to plop into a lawn patch.
Cut out the section of lawn that needs replacing, and cut the same shape from the new turf.
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To do this, scarify (either by hand or with machinery – sometimes if it’s a small patch a hand fork is just fine for this too), so that you remove the thatch and moss, and scratch the surface of the soil enough to allow the grass seeds to bed in and get a grip.
Then trim up any longer grass so that it too is nice and short and will bush out as the new seeds grow. Sow a good density of grass seed, and top off with a thin layer of compost or topsoil, making sure you agitate it downwards between the
Then use compost or topsoil to correct the levels so that the new turf sits at the same, or fractionally above, the existing lawn level. This technique can also be used to repair any dips and humps that periodically occur.
Feed
Lastly, give the lawn a nice feed in the autumn to make sure it has the nutrients needed to get through winter strong and healthy.
This’ll help reduce the weeds and moss that have a tendency to opportunistically take advantage of weaker growth too!
It’ll still have a good few weeks of growing time too.
The 2024 Upton Horticultural and Craft Show, organised by the award-winning team of Upton In Bloom, was the most successful yet - with 130 individuals entering more than 400 exhibits. The afternoon, which was open to the public, saw hundreds of people pack into the Upton Community Centre. As a consequence, the presentations of the 40 trophies took place in the adjoining St Dunstan’s Church. The mayor welcomed newly-elected MP, Vikki Slade, who presented the prizes.
She spoke enthusiastically about the quality of the exhibits, as well as
being very complimentary about the appearance of the town, with special reference to the unique avenues of sponsored trees.
Stars of the show were the Best First Time Entrant (of 22) Dawn Teggin, winning a cup and garden vouchers, boy wonder Ted McGlade, an Upton schoolboy who carried off three trophies and, of course, the Overall Show Champion.
Patrick Twell is now the proud holder of the solid silver, 80-year-old Lytchett Minster Area Bowl (originally donated by the Llewellin family who lived at what is now Upton Country Park).
Special mention must be made of the very talented 81-year-old Heather Wyatt, and 93-year-old Irene Ellis, both residents at Upton Manor Care Home, whose cross-stitch map of Dorset and pencil portrait of an elderly gentleman, respectively, left other exhibitors and visitors in awe and wonder at their skills.
At the other end of the scale, in a nod to Taylor Swiftian trends, new classes such as Friendship Bracelets were added.
A final note of thanks goes to AFC Bournemouth whose signed, auctioned artefacts added handsomely to Upton In Bloom coffers.
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Six acres of mature gardens, grounds, views, trees, rare shrubs and shaped hedges surrounding C16/C18 house, giving much to explore!
Open For NGS: Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23
October (2-5). Admission £4, child £1. Tea, coffee, cake & soft drinks 3.30pm to 4.00 pm in Edmondsham House. Edmondsham, Wimborne BH21 5RE.
A rare opportunity to visit the nationallyrecognised arboretum at Canford School with a tour led by Master of Trees, Dr Andrew Powell.
Andrew will take visitors through almost a millennium of planting starting with the ancient 12th-century Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa!
Opening for NGS: Saturday, October 19, 10am -1pm
Admission: £25.00.
Pre booking essential - visit ngs.org.uk for information and booking.
Light refreshments including tea, coffee and biscuits.
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD. Entries may be subject to change – for latest information check ngs.org.uk.
Since the last article the weather has decided to take a serious downward turn. There is a definite autumnal feel around the farm, with Mother Nature giving up her bounty.
But, despite having a cooler summer, the horticultural team have still managed to provide the farm shop with fruit and veg a-plenty.
Walking around the farm we have noticed some pumpkins that have slowly been growing under huge leaves and have now silently revealed themselves, like something from another planet.
The butternut squashes, courgettes, raspberries (red and gold varieties) are still fruiting, as are the peppers, aubergines, tomatoes and cabbages.
Horticulture is not the only area benefitting from the end of summer – a plea for acorns was put out and we promptly received a very
Richard is a member of staff at High Mead Farm in Longham, Ferndown.
High Mead is a working farm run to promote the benefits of engaging with animals, soil and nature.
We create purposeful roles for our co-farmers, young people and adults alike, to help bring about a sense of wellbeing and self-worth that many have never before experienced
generous donation, and the pigs are now able to enjoy a seasonal food with their diet.
The new pathway (thanks to Taylor Wimpey, Southern Counties/ Ford Civil Engineering) has arrived at a perfect time as the rain is pelting down. We are all now able to move around the farm on the new surface – an absolute joy for everyone, not only our
wheelchair users.
Despite the path still being built, a couple of our Co-Farmers who use wheelchairs have been able to test it and have given it a resounding thumbs up – transforming their environment and access all over the farm.
The Farm Shop veranda has a new roof and plans are afoot to expand our produce
range into this area... watch this space! The plants, supplied to us by Marchant’s nurseries, have been moved to outside the front of the veranda and are constantly being refreshed and provide a bright and welcoming show.
Horace and Rosie, our two tortoises have been enjoying a new indoor space – the polytunnel.
The heat in there is perfect for them whilst they explore the area and hoover up – the only problem is that we have to raise a search party at the end of each day to find Rosie, who is an ace burrower – believe me, we have had a few scares thinking she had escaped, only to find her in a warm hollow !!
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The president of Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dr George McGavin, will be headlining this year’s Planet Wimborne Green Festival at his presentation ‘It’s A Wild Life – Tales From Television’ on Sunday, October 13, at Queen Elizabeth School in the town. George is an explorer, author, lecturer and TV presenter, and one of the UK’s leading authorities on the natural world. He is passionate about all creatures great and especially small, and has travelled the world in pursuit of various insects.
He’s the author of numerous books, with a particular focus on the insect world, and has several insect species named after him.
After teaching biological and human sciences at Oxford University for 25 years, he has used his expertise on television to present documentaries including Oak Tree: Nature’s Greatest Survivor, the BBC’s Lost Land series and Ocean Autopsy: The Secret Story Of Our Seas.
He is a regular contributor to the One Show.
‘It’s A Wild Life – Tales From Television’ is a Green Festival event not be missed.
Doors open at QE School at 4pm, with George’s talk at 5pm, when he’ll share his personal journey to discover the world of wildlife.
There will be refreshments, community groups’ stalls to browse and the opportunity to buy a signed copy of his latest book, The Good Bug. Tickets are £10 for adults and £2 for 18s and under (13s and under must be accompanied
by an adult), and are available online via Tickettailor (www. tickettailor.com) or by cash payment at Wimborne’s Fair Ground shop. As in previous years, there are a whole host of greenthemed activities and events for all ages during the Festival week (October 12 to 19).
Keep an eye out for the foldout programme available from the East Dorset Information Centre and Fair Ground shop, and check the Planet Wimborne website (www. planetwimborne.org) or Facebook page for details of all events.
by Paul Doran MRCVS
Many dairy farms struggle at one time or another to control digital dermatitis (DD).
Cost estimates of DD are generally much lower per case compared to other forms of lameness. For example, Willshire & Bell (2009) estimated the cost of an individual case of DD to be around £75 and that of a sole ulcer to be in the region of £520. The same review estimated that in the average case of lameness, 82% of the costs were due to reduced fertility and yield with vet costs only contributing 1%.
However, in the case of DD, such conservative cost estimates do not account for a potentially more significant herd level impact because of the association between DD and so-called nonhealing claw horn lesions. The most widely recognised of these lesions is toe necrosis but other ‘non-healing’ claw horn lesions such as necrotic axial fissures or non-healing white line lesions (aka ‘wall ulcers’) are also associated with Digital Dermatitis.
What is less often appreciated is that curative surgical treatment of these lesions is possible by a vet under local anaesthetic. In most
cases, if the farm is prepared to provide some aftercare (repeated antibiotic spray) and the lesion is relatively recent, the cow is likely to have a good prognosis. If appropriately and promptly treated, there is a much greater chance of permanently curing a case of toe necrosis than a sole ulcer.
There are several advantages to treating these lesions:
a) Improved mobility in affected cows tends to result in improved milk yield and fertility and significantly reduce the risk of early culling.
b) Necrotic claw horn lesions are a reservoir of digital dermatitis so the presence of cows with these lesions in the herd increases the infection pressure and is therefore a barrier to good DD control.
c) Treatment has a significant
welfare benefit to the cow and so is the ethical thing to do.
On a farm with good foot trimming facilities, it is possible
situations, it is often easiest for a vet and foot trimmer to work together to treat these cows. Treatment requires surgical removal of all necrotic tissue and any under-run horn under local anaesthetic. Pain relief is given and the treated hoof is bandaged for 12-24 hours. With good aftercare and a little follow up, the success rate can be excellent. Of course the long-term goal should always be to improve Digital Dermatitis control so that fewer of these lesions are seen in the future but treating these animals can also play a part in achieving that.
The Central Southern Gauge O Group are pleased to present our annual exhibition of O gauge / 7mm scale model railways at the Allendale Centre on Sunday, October 20, from 10am until 4pm, writes David Coasby. For those who don’tt know, O gauge is twice the size of the more common Hornby Railways.
We will have 10 exceptionally fine layouts operating during the day, including the awardwinning Harlyn Pier, pictured right, plus our large test track. A layout that will appeal to
children (and even those not so young) will be a layout constructed from Lego, where you are encouraged to ‘have a go’ operating the points and signals.
Many of the models you will see have been crafted by hand or sometimes put together from kits - though nowadays, with O gauge becoming so popular, many locos, carriages and trucks can be bought straight out of a box ready to run. You will no doubt find the scenery on the layouts fascinating with so much detail
lovingly applied – to make it look just like the real thing – but in miniature.
There will be 11 model railway traders in attendance, together with our own bring & buy stall (always a firm favourite for those seeking a bargain). Additionally there will be some railway societies and demonstrators present where you can learn all about what they have to offer.
Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS. Admittance is £7 per adult, with accompanied children free.
There is plenty of parking and a café on site.
The Central Southern Gauge O Group usually meet from 7pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Allendale Centre. Visitors of all ages and modelling abilities are always made welcome at our meetings. So if you’re interested in model railways we’d love to meet you. There’s no obligation to join our group, but we hope you will be inspired by what you see and after a few visits want to become a member.
Visit csgog.org for details.
Now is a great time to be involved in the CRUMBS project.
The project has recently received special recognition from Dorset Careers Hub and has been awarded the Inclusive Employer Award. Their training for independence programme has really helped to transform the lives of adults with disabilities or mental health. This summer their Showcase Meals Project helped students to defy the odds and unlock their true potential in the hospitality industry.
To support them in their work, awardwinning Viva Voce is planning to showcase the work of CRUMBS through their forthcoming musical concert The Entertainers.
Handel’s Messiah
Saturday, October 19, 7.00pm, Wimborne Minster. Professional soloists and orchestra.
Tickets from: Dorchester ChoralSociety.org.
The programme is filled with songs and melodies to get your taste buds tingling. There will be great entertainment from the sounds of Queen, Cyndi Lauper, Elvis Presley, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra and more. So, if you are In the Mood and want to feel On Top of the World, go along and join in the fun. The event is on Sunday, September 29, 2pm in Broadstone War Memorial Hall.
Tickets from ticketsource.co.uk/vivavoce.
There is also a performance on Saturday, October 5, at 7:30pm at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Tickets: theallendale. org/box-office.
Limited tickets will be available on the doors.
Proceeds raised will go to support the CRUMBS project.
What is HOME? Is there no place like it? Is it where the heart is?
Wimborne Community Theatre is beginning a new theatre project focusing on the theme of HOME and what it means, to long-time Wimborne residents as well as newcomers.
We have been asking ourselves, Is Home a place or a feeling? Or both.
Residents of all ages, new or long-time, are warmly invited to an informal coffee morning, to chat about what Home feels like when you move to a house
in an unfamiliar town, or when your familiar ‘home town’ begins to change.
And do you have a special object that sums up the idea of ‘Home’, something you would always take with you when you move?
If so, please bring it to the coffee morning - we’d love to hear the story of why it is special.
We begin many of our productions by listening to
local people’s ideas on a particular theme, as part of the creative process, and it is from these ideas and stories that we begin to shape the narrative of the play.
We look forward to hearing your ideas about ‘what is HOME.
Saturday, October 5, 11am12.30pm
Venue: Wimborne Methodist Hall, 4A King St, Wimborne BH21 1DY – in the hall upstairs.
To find out more, visit wimbornecommunitytheatre. com. Gill Horitz
Rockbourne Roman villa will close on September 29 for its annual winter break, re-opening in April 2025.
Until then, visitors can still enter the villa site, which includes the remains of bath houses, living quarters, farm buildings and workshops. As well as the villa, the unique site near Fordingbrige has a museum which includes a coin hoard and the Breamore Bucket, a rare, brass, Byzantine piece. Visit hampshireculture.org.uk/ rockbourne-roman-villa for more information.
Singer Patti Boulaye brings her Me, Myself And I show to Forest Arts in New Milton tomorrow, September 21. The singer, whose career spans 50 years, will be presenting some of her favourite songs, including music from her successful touring shows. Book at forest-arts. co.uk/event/ me-myself-i-patti-boulaye.
Dorset Family History Society will be holding an Open Weekend at Treetops Research Centre on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 & 6, 10am-3pm at Suite 5 Stanley House, Fleets Lane, Poole. Volunteers will be available to show what they have to offer and to find out how they can help with your family history research. All are welcome, experienced researchers, those just thinking of starting their family tree, and those who have started. The centre has access to all the major family history websites, parish register transcriptions for Dorset and miscellaneous information from other counties, monumental inscriptions, an extensive library and a sales area. No booking is necessary. Visit dorsetfhs.org.uk, phone 01202 785623 or email contact@ dorsetfhs.org.uk
Ferndown Phoenix Musical Theatre perform their new show, Annie in October. The heartwarming musical tells the story of an orphan girl who charms everyone with her optimism and spirit. Filled with catchy songs and memorable characters, it’s a classic that appeals to all ages. The many themes make it a beloved show that continues to capture audiences’ hearts. Shows are on October 3 and 4 at 7.30pm and October 5 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
Adults £13, concessions £11, U16 £6, family £35. Visit ticketsource.co.uk/phoenix.
Sixpenny Handley Craft Fair & Teas
Village Hall, Common Road SP5 5NJ
Saturday, September 28, 10am - 1pm, FREE entry. Crafts, Children’s activities, Homemade cakes. Information: 6dhandleyhall@gmail. com
As part of Wimborne’s Green Festival - this year on the theme of rivers - there will be a creative workshop on the banks of the River Allen in the town centre.
Writers Gill and Tony Horitz, along with ecologist/sound artist, Adrian Newton, offer an opportunity for deep river-listening and creative writing using the river as a source of inspiration.
Gill said: “The session is for anyone interested in rivers and being inspired by them to find ways into creativity using words and sounds.
“We’ll be experimenting and having fun.”
The event takes place on Sunday, October 13, from 10.30am to 1pm.
Tickets are £5 and you are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.
Contact: gill.horitz@icloud.com to book.
The AA is calling for the continuation in the freeze in fuel duty to protect household budgets, the voluntary care sector, the wider economy and drivers ahead of the Budget in October. This call was part of the AA’s Motoring Manifesto which was sent to all parties pre-election and stated that the current freeze on duty should be retained as global prices remain volatile and any increase will hit individuals, businesses and fuel inflation. The AA concludes that nothing has changed since the election. Evidence from the AA, academic research and a volunteer sector losing essential private drivers by the day, paints a picture of devastating impact on the economy and society’s most vulnerable if fuel duty goes up in the budget.
Research by the AA carried out last month shows that by far the hardest hit if the Chancellor increases fuel duty are low-income households, where more than half (55%) say they are worried about the price of fuel in general, while more than two fifths (45%) say they are concerned about a prospective rise in fuel duty. This concern is backed up by academic
research that shows less well-off households spending as much as 20 per cent to 30 per cent more of their disposable income on petrol.
Economically, the impact is not only from higher transport costs pushi ng up consumer prices, and therefore fuelling inflation, but the siphoning off of potential consumer spending into the Treasury’s coffers. This does not help economic growth the Government says it wants to revive.
Any increase would: Hit the least well-off, most vulnerable,
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Be a drain on consumer spending that undermines growth
Pump up inflation at a time of high interest rates
Hit those dependent on charities and volunteer help/transport seeing helpers drift away because fuel allowances don’t meet current costs already and a fuel duty increase will make worse
Undermine community support that helps to keep people out of hospital/makes them less likely to go in
Mean the NHS having to direct more resource towards patient transport.
HMRC Hydrocarbon Oils Bulletin data shows the UK consuming 46.4 billion litres of petrol and diesel in the last financial year.
A 5p increase in fuel duty would switch more than £2.3billion from potential consumer spending to the Treasury – and that’s before adding the additional 1p per litre in VAT that would be added to a 5p fuel duty increase (extra fuel duty paid by haulage and other commercial activity would be passed on to customers).
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At his first Paralympic Games Jack Eyers, has won Silver Medal in the VL3 Canoe Race. After setting a new Paralympic record for the VL3 race during the semi-final races, Jack had a fantastic race in the final. He was narrowly beaten by the Ukrainian, Vladislav Yepifanov, who reset the Paracanoe record. Members of Poole Harbour Canoe Club/Wimborne Paddlesport were ecstatic to hear the news.
Jack started his paddlesport journey with the club in 2015 developing as a paddler at both Riverside Wimborne and Lake Pier. Club chairman Vince Boon said: “His determination and skill were quickly recognised and our coaches helped him link to the British Canoeing talent pathways - the rest is history! “We do not see much of Jack now as he trains mainly in Nottingham. When back home in Bournemouth he still trains on the River Stour at Wimborne – it’s always inspiring to catch up with him.”
Shortly after the Final Jack reflected: “It was pretty epic. I was here this time last year for the test event and the conditions were very similar. I had a lot of things to work on and over the last 12 months I’ve worked on those crosswind conditions.
“The goal was always to start paracanoeing and become a Paralympian. I’ve done Europeans and World Championships and now a Paralympics. I’ve got the set.
“My family was in the crowd –including my daughter who is
only three years old. “She was probably a little overwhelmed by the crowd but for friends and family to be watching is special.” It has not always been easy for Jack. He was left devastated when he was not selected for the Tokyo 2020 Games (rearranged to 2021 because of Covid) but bounced back in style to win his first World Championship Gold Medal in Copenhagen.
He retained his world title the following year and has since
gone on to European success. Jack has not forgotten his roots and has been back to the club to offer advice and a session on how we should prepare our bodies and minds for training sessions.
In recognition of his success in the sport of paracanoe Jack was made a life member of the club in December 2021. Vince added: “We’re all so delighted for Jack. He is without doubt an incredibly talented and resilient man who deserves this success.”
by Peter Impett
In the final South West Athletics League match of the season at Exeter, Wimborne slipped from second to third in the table but won both the Under 13 Girls trophy and the Relays Trophy – a sure sign of a great team effort by the club.
Back to school preparations and the start of the winter sporting season combined to keep numbers of competitors relatively low. However, Rosie Gollings was in fine form in the Under 13s winning the 800 metres in 2.28.03 and the 200 in 28.72.
Maisie Robbins can be pleased with her second placed 1m20 in the high jump and Mila Desborough was second in the shot with 7m80.
Rosie combined with Tilly Pretty, Leila Baines and Lila Richards to win the relay in 58.96.
Under 13 Ethan Bodman scored good points with his second place in the 200 metres 28.45 and third place in the 100 metres in 14.27.
Zac Johnson was second in the Shot with 6m58 and Mason Dicker was third in the long jump with 3m92.
George Connolly joined them in winning the relay.
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Olivia Jones was third in the hammer and Ava Elliott Smith was second
metres in 13.26. Elliott Trickey won the Under 15s triple jump with 11m07. He was second in the 100 meters12.52 and third in the 200 metres 25.93. He was complemented by Harley Stanley who was second in the 200 25.74 and third in the 100 in 12.73.
Winter Stobart was second in the Senior Women’s Hammer 28m25 and third in the discus with 38m01.
Match result:
Exeter 2107.5. 2) Armada 1804. 3) Wimborne 1608.5 . 4) Yeovil 1446.5. 5) Taunton 1367 6) Poole AC 1219.5. 7) Cornwall 1166, 8) Newquay/Par 950,5. 9) Newton Abbott 851,5, 10) North Somerset 782, 11) North Devon 325.5, 12) Dorchester 80.
Final table:
1) Exeter 8126 (47pts), 2) Armada 6675 (41pts). 3) Wimborne 6521 (41pts). 4) Taunton 5862 (36pts), 5) Yeovil 5942 (31pts), 6) Cornwall 5276 (28pts) 7) Newquay/Par 4722.5 (22pts). 8) Poole AC 4908 (21pts). 9) North Somerset 4162.5 (18pts). 10) Newton Abbott 4307 (15pts}. 11) Dorchester 1121.5 (7pts) 12) North Devon 1212.5 (5pts).
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1 Element from zone in Cuba (4)
4 Bruce too confused to get mathematical quantity (4,4)
4 Bruce too confused to get mathematical quantity (4,4)
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8 Agreement in a cricket club or ground lately (6)
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9 Harsh cut close to face (6)
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10 Inactive maid leaving bottles (4)
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11 Rota Walt disrupted in unsparing conflict (5,3)
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20 English river over long time source of photos (6)
20 English river over long time source of photos (6)
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3 Miss in competition for intimate photo (5-2)
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4 Promotion in upcoming college for trainee
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5 Bachelor on American vessel by leading up point? (3,4)
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21 A game in the past (3)
18 Escape European lecturer due for replacement (5)
22 Posh conservationists taken with regret? That’s false (6)
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24 Support a book and film (4)
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