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Chris to be school’s new headmaster

Chris Wheeler will be the new headmaster at Canford School.

Currently principal at Monkton Combe School, he has been named as Ben Vessey’s successor from September 2025.

Chris is a highly-experienced leader and this will be his fourth independent school headship.

Roles have included principal and CEO of Hillcrest International Schools, headmaster of St

Christopher’s (Brighton College Prep School), housemaster at Brighton College and deputy head, housemaster and head of English and drama at Peponi School in Kenya.

Chris was educated at Winchester College, Durham and Bristol universities and has an MBA in Educational Leadership and Administration from UCL. He is married to Georgie and the couple have three children.

Charities receive £100,000

Local charities and good causes received cheques totalling almost £100,000 by Freemasons who meet in Bournemouth.

The town mayor, Geroge Farquhar, attended the Freemasonry In The Community event at which all the representatives of the good causes explained what they did. Cllr Farquhar received a cheque for one of his chosen charities; Every Paw Matters.

Other recipients at the proceedings in Knole Road, Boscombe, included cancer groups, Macmillan Caring locally, Project Planet Earth, food banks and the Steve Bernard Foundation.

Each year Freemasons donate

vast amounts to one central charity of the organisation for distribution and individual lodges fundraise for their own charities.

Every penny comes from members.

Cllr Farquhar said:“It was a great deal of money to

donate and hearing from all the charities it is clear what wonderful and important work goes on.”

Chris Lockwood, who heads the Freemasons in Bournemouth and the New Forest, said: “Hearing from the charities really motivates us.”

Picturesque

pub is saved

Rockbourne’s picturesque Rose and Thistle pub – which was recently the subject of a petition to have it listed as a community asset – has been sold to a local couple, say its owners. In a statement, the current owners said the Grade II-listed thatched property would ‘continue to operate as a pub’ and they thanked villagers for their support over the last 10 years.

D-Day service

A special Service of Blessing was held in Wimborne on the evening of Thursday, June 6, to mark the 80th Anniversary of D-day.

The service was conducted by the Rector of Wimborne The Revd Canon Andrew Rowland.

The union flag and the Royal British Legion Standard were received at the High Altar at the start of the service and returned at the end to the Standard Bearers.

The service was attended by some 50 people including the new town mayor Jeff Hart, the mayoress Barbara Hart and the town crier and town mayor’s serjant, Chris Brown.

Comings and goings for Friends

There have been celebrations, changes and council connections at the Friends of Victoria Hospital, Wimborne.

A milestone achievement has been celebrated by one of the volunteers at Wimborne Hospital. Margaret Pope has provided valued support at the hospital for the past 25 years. She currently assists in the Radiology Department and the Friends recognised her dedicated service at an informal ceremony with hospital staff.

Debbie Jones, lead radiographer said: “She is a pleasure to work with and truly an inspiration.”

Margaret said: “It’s been a real pleasure to have worked with so many dedicated staff members and also to have met and helped so many lovely patients over the years and I would recommend volunteering to anyone.”

The Friends have also seen a change in key personnel. Peter Cadogan, the treasurer of almost 20 years’ service, has stepped down and been succeeded by local financial expert Jenny Leeder.

In thanking Peter, Friends’ president Dr David Pope said:d

“Peter’s attention to detail and grasp of the role ensured our finances remain secure and flourishing.

“We are hugely grateful to him for the many hours of meticulous bookkeeping and financial management.”

Jenny lives in Wimborne and has retired from a career in financial services and running her own company.

She said she ‘is delighted to be joining the Friends’.

There has also been the excellent news that trustee of the friends and Wimborne councillor Jeff Hart has been elected mayor. Jeff has selected the Friends as one of his nominated charities for his period in office. To hear more about the work of the Friends of Victoria Hospital, Wimborne the public are invited to attend the annual being held at 7pm on Thursday, July 18, at Wimborne Community Centre.

Bowl over to club for a fun fundraiser

Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors are hosting a fundraising afternoon at Pelhams Bowls Club in memory of their late chairman Peter Douch, right. Peter was a huge sports fan and the business has sponsored many teams and leagues over the years. The ‘Roll for a Cause’ afternoon in Bournemouth, on Wednesday, July 3, will include fun activities for experienced bowlers as well as complete beginners. There will be left and righthanded bowling, skittles, target practice and mini-games.

Instructors will be on hand to give tuition and tickets include afternoon tea.

Nick Douch, managing director, said: “My father was involved in

Rotary Clubs in Wimborne and in St Lucia and money raised will be going to those organisations.

“The fun starts at 2pm and everyone is welcome and there will be lots going on.

“The bar will be open and it will be a great chance to learn how to roll a wood and learn the game.

“We will also be holding a raffle and there are some super prizes.”

Tickets are £10 and can be purchased from the Douch branch AE Jolliffe & Son in Ferndown or on 01202 872 050 or office@ aejolliffe.co.uk.

Police issue warning over latest scam

Dorset Police are warning older people to be aware of the latest scam – people cold-calling about personal alarms.

The force said it had seen a ‘noticeable increase’ in reports of senior citizens being targeted by cold calls referring to personal alarms.

Typically medical pendants or wristbands, the alarms alert emergency services at the push of a button and are being aggressively marketed, say police.

They are warning that the cold callers may have access to the names, age and even details about the medical conditions of their victims, which makes calls appear genuine.

“A common tactic is to offer a free alarm, but then ask for card details to cover subscription costs or a one-time installation fee,” said police.

“Some callers may falsely claim to be local health workers or representatives from health charities, the NHS, or medical researchers. They might say they’re offering a free alarm pendant due to your health conditions.”

Dorset Police have issued advice on how people can protect themselves against this type of crime.

If you don’t recognise the phone number don’t answer: If it is important they will leave a message and you can check if it’s genuine before calling back. Contact your telephone network provider to see what call-blocking solutions are available.

Register your numbers with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) for free. If marketing firms breach this, report them. Report nuisance calls, spam texts, and TPS breaches to the Information Commissioner’s Office.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, report it to Action Fraud. For broader concerns about a company’s practices, refer to Trading Standards.

Check Trading Standards recommendations for call blocker machines that can help filter out unwanted calls.

Your voice your choice

People with learning disabilities and autism can get help with voting in the UK General Election on Thursday, July 4.

The Electoral Commission warns that ‘a lack of mental capacity is not a legal incapacity to vote’ and that ‘The decision as to whether and how to vote at an election must be made by the elector themselves and not by any other person on their behalf.

‘Those who care for or who otherwise make decisions on behalf of a person may not make decisions on voting.’

Like all other electors, people with learning disabilities must register to vote and bring an accepted form of identity with them, if voting in person. The My Vote My Voice campaign has prepared a guide for people in these situations and those who care for them or look after them. Visit myvotemyvoice.org.uk.

Ghostbusters car calls at school

Parley First School children got an end-of-year treat when teacher Austyn Brown parked his Ghostbusters car in the playground.

It is an exact replica of the Ectomobile that starred in the 1984 film, which had a cast including Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.

The Ghostbusters-obsessed teacher has spent a decade adapting the 22ft-long 1963 Cadillac Superior ambulance.

‘Ecto-1’ is screen accurate and has all the gadgets and ghostbusting equipment that made the original movie such a worldwide hit – and the children loved it.

Austyn impressed his class further when he recently appeared as an extra in the new Ghostbusters franchise film Frozen Empire.

His passion for the film has inspired much in the school –including song writing -and has given the children confidence to take on acting roles.

He said: “I started collecting pieces for the car a decade ago and brought this over

from America four years ago.

“Everything is as accurate as I can make it and some of the parts were very difficult to find.

“I watched the original film when I was four – a couple of years after it was released. I remember I couldn’t sleep and my parents let me stay up and watch it with them.

“Ever since, I’ve been obsessed with it and have always wanted my own Ghostbusters car – so I made one.

“The children have been brilliant this year so as a treat I brought it into school and every class came

and had a look around it.

“I was surprised how many were aware of the original film, especially considering that many of their parents weren’t born when it was released.

“Because I’m such a fan I got a part as an extra in the recent Ghostbusters film and the children thought that was really cool.”

Headeacher John Bagwell said:

“This will be a day that the children won’t forget in a while. “If any parents are thinking about where to send their children –they know who to call.”

Providing a good read

What could be better than getting lost in a good book?

Do you, or someone you know, love reading but find it difficult to get books from the library due to health or mobility issues? Long-term or over a shorter period, the Home Library Service is here to help: Books, ordinary or large print and audio are chosen for each person and delivered every three or four weeks from your local library by Royal Voluntary Service volunteers or Hampshire Council volunteers. Some can even supply jigsaws on loan. This service is free and also

provides you with a regular visit by a trusted volunteer who you get to know over time. All our volunteers are DBS checked and carry ID badges. Please contact Royal Voluntary Service in the Dorset and BCP area by 01305 236666 or email dorsethomelibraryservice@ royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk. For Hampshire, please contact the Home Library Service on 0370 779 5293 or email libunit4@hants.gov.uk.

You can also contact your local library directly.

David Tozer Home Library Service

Ladies raise £700 for school

Wimborne Rotary Wives held a summer buffet in the Shapwick garden of Chris and Alan Cosgrove.

With amazing food and great company we managed to raise £700 on the day for the Friends of Beaucroft School.

Pupil, Jackson, aged seven, and his mum Zillah accepted a cheque on behalf of the charity.

Chairman Jan Radley and treasurer Chris Cosgrove were delighted to present the cheque to them that afternoon.

We try each year to find a local charity who will benefit from our fundraising. We were so thrilled and excited by this afternoon that we would love to share it with your readers.

Jan Radley Wimborne

Security products for residents

The Ferndown Watch Community Office in the Barrington Centre is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 12.30pm.

Amongst other things, we offer a range of personal, domestic and bicycle security products at very competitive prices. We are keen to see more residents become aware of the office.

Derek Howshall Ferndown

Guild is told of wartime bunker

The recent meeting of Verwood Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild heard Kevin Fyles on the Second World War decoy bunker at Moors Valley Country Park.

We heard it was situated there to protect RAF Hurn, but is now hidden on the golf course. However, on July 3, 1940, 20 bombs were dropped on Three Legged Cross and on April 23, 1944, Verwood was bombed. The Guild is holding a summer lunch this month, and several members took part in the final of the Dorset Federation Skittles competition, with Verwood Afternoon Guild coming an impressive second.

For Guild information, please ring Judi on 01202 053264. Linda Pearson Verwood

You don’t need to feel lonely

Are you getting older?

Every day we are all a day older, but what happens when we reach a certain age and life throws some unexpected challenges?

Perhaps the loss of a loved one, or our health has made us unable to go out as much as we’d like. These things can make us feel

very isolated and lonely. HOPe is a local charity with a mission to reduce loneliness and isolation for older people via our Befriending & Support services.

Call now on 07842 204829 or visit hopenewforest.org/ vounteering.

Laura Davy HOPe New Forest

It’s not just jam & Jerusalem!

Would you like to join your local Women’s Institute or do you think it’s all jam and Jerusalem?

Canford and Merley WI meet on the second Wednesday of the month at the Merley Community Centre, Harrier Drive, Merley, at 7.30pm. For our next three months’ speaker/events we have:

July 10 - Journey with my Great Aunt - Helen Baggott

August 14 - Four corner craft evening- learn a new skill September 11 - Line dancingeasy fun movements to music, dancing and sitting down!

We are of all ages and backgrounds who come together for social, educational and fun. Interesting and entertaining speakers, socials and celebrations.

We will welcome you with open arms, so come and meet us, enjoy the company and conversation and chat to like minded people.

We’d love to see you and the first three meetings are free!

For more information, please call our president on 01202 885866.

Hazel Clarke

Canford & Merley WI

Fab folk fest is a feast of fun

The sun shone, musicians played, dancers danced and Wimborne was full of smiling faces during the Wimborne Minster Folk Festival. There was brisk trade at the Minster Fair on the Green and stalls did well in the High Street.

The younger generation had fun with the various activities on Willow Walk. The procession was led by the town mayor, his wife and the town crier, along with the Wimborne Militia, Gugge 2000 and more than 20 dance groups.

A spokesman said: “A huge thank-you to everyone who took part and everyone who came to enjoy the fun. We couldn’t do it without you. See you next year!” Report and pictures: ANTHONY OLIVER

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Key facts from our series

During the last six months this article series has touched on the key facts of Parent and Child Foster Care and aimed to provide our readers with all the information needed to make an informed choice on Parent and Child Fostering as a life step. To sum up this series, here are the basic facts that we have learned over the past months. Starting the journey to become a Parent and Child Foster Carer will begin with the approval process that last around four to six months.

After this, you will be approved as a carer by our local panel, from that day onwards you have the potential to take on placements. But don’t worry, you won’t be thrown into anything too soon, only when you are ready!

Once you receive your first placement your social worker will guide you through every step... but it doesn’t stop there! Ongoing support groups and training will help you along the way.

And to summarise what our

carers think about parent and child fostering:

All in all, it is a very rewarding feeling when parents have had children taken away from their care in the past, and after coming into care and receiving the nurture and guidance, they can go home with their babies. It has also ben highlighted that it is nice to provide parents with a sense of family that they may not have felt before.

If you feel that there was information missing through this series, please feel free to reach out to one of the team. At Footprints we have a mixture of Foster Carers providing different levels of care to young people and parents, so we are sure to have an expert on hand with some nice testimonials to learn from.

At Footprints, our main ethos is to provide you the support needed to have confidence in the role as a Foster Carer, so even if you do not feel like you have the knowledge at this time, we will help you to gain this through training and support groups.

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Seasonal start is load of boules

Fordingbridge Twinning Association undertook its annual Boules competition at Sandy ‘Boules’ Estate, writes Derek Ayling

The winners were Jilly Bridgeman and John Simcock, pictured receiving their prize from Helen Tague, the president.

It was a bright and beautiful evening at Sandy Balls Holiday Village, which brought in a great start to the season: It was the first of many association events planned for

this year, which include being present at the Fordingbridge Show in July, attending the annual ‘Foire de la Pomme’ in Vimoutiers, twinned with Fordingbridge, in October, our Musical Soiree, also in October, where genuine French food, brought back from the weekend in Vimoutiers, will be consumed, with the annual Murder Mystery evening next February.

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Ace artist Ava posts a winner

Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck have announced the winner of their ‘design a poster competition’ with the winner named as seven-year-old Ava Ford from Hamworthy in Poole. Children were invited to enter into a competition to design a

poster showing how Citizens Advice help people. Three anonymous, final designs were selected with volunteers and staff at Citizens Advice voting for Ava’s winning design.

Service manager Judy Herring said: “Ava’s design sums up perfectly how we help people with different issues. Ava’s poster got across the help we can offer in a clear, simple and fun design.” Ava was presented with her poster by the Citizens Advice Bear. She said: “I was very surprised and really happy that they chose me, because there were a lot of other people making posters.

“I worked really hard on mine and I’m excited that it is going to be put up.”

The winning poster will be on display in offices and outreaches across East Dorset & Purbeck.

Collections at Charterhouse

Several collections are entered into the Charterhouse 3rd, 4th and 5th of July series of five auctions. Richard Bromell of Charterhouse said: “Variety is the spice of life, and our run of auctions certainly has variety!

“From film posters at £50 to fine art for £20,000 there are some great lots.”

On Wednesday, July 3, Charterhouse are selling a collection of cinema posters. Next up are specialist auctions of pictures and decorative art on Thursday, July 4, including a collection of Moorcroft from a deceased estate in Devon. On instructions of the executors they are selling the lifetime collection from Edward Marnier on

Friday, July 5, which is then followed by antiques and interiors.

Viewing for these auctions, at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, starts on Monday, July 1. All the lots and live internet bidding is available on charterhouse-auction.com. Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their busy programme of specialist auctions, including silver, jewellery and watches in August followed by coins, medals, stamps, model cars, trains and other toys.

n The team can be contacted for advice and valuations at the Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, 01935 812277 or rb@charterhouse-auction. com.

Air Rifles and Air Pistols wanted, by very keen collector. Any make or model. Any condition. Tel: 07970 742741

Spice it up for a low-cal Mexican night!

Mexican Night: Nachos with Spicy Beef Chill

We all know nachos can be crazy high in calories when they are piled up with melted cheese, guacamole and soured cream. Don’t worry... we’ve created a lighter version, perfect for those on the 1:1 Diet Plan who fancy a Mexican night!

The secret is using cool tortilla chips (and less of them!) and topping them with a tasty low-fat chilli and reduced-fat cheese. This serves four people so it’s ideal for entertaining and parties.

Serves: 4

Prep time: 15 Minutes

Cook time: 35 Minutes

Calories: 400 kcal per serving

Steps: 3 and 4

Ingredients

100g low-calorie cool tortilla chips

100g grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

A handful of coriander, chopped

1 red or green chilli, thinly sliced 4 stoned black olives, thin sliced

4 tbsp 0% fat Greek yoghurt

For the spicy beef chilli:

Spray oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 red chillies, diced

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground coriander

300g extra lean minced beef (5% fat max)

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes

1 x 200g can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

To make the spicy beef chilli: lightly spray a saucepan with oil and set over a low to medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic for 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the chilli and ground spices and cook for 1 min. Those spices should be filling your kitchen with a delicious aroma!

Add the minced beef and cook for

4-5 mins, stirring, until browned. Stir in the tomato paste, canned tomatoes, kidney beans and stock, and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15-20 mins until everything is cooked and the sauce has reduced to a thick consistency. Season to taste with a crack or two of salt and pepper. Heat an overhead grill on the highest setting. Spread out the tortilla chips on a baking tray and sprinkle with three-quarters of the grated Cheddar. Spoon the spicy beef chilli over the top, leaving gaps to expose some of the tortilla chips. Sprinkle with the sliced chilli, black olives and the rest of the cheese.

Cook under the hot grill for about 5 mins until the cheese is melting, golden and bubbling. Yummy! Divide between four plates and serve with the chopped coriander and a spoonful of yoghurt. Step it up…

For a 500kcals supper serve each portion with 2 tablespoons guacamole and 4 tbsp hot salsa. n For more support please call Nicki Edwards - The Cambridge Lady 07904 331589

300ml beef stock

Food & Drink

Cooking... with Martha Legg

Crispy feta honey avocado toast

Since I have officially retired, Martin struggles with me being home all day... although I do go out a lot!

We had been having sandwiches for lunch, but apart from the fact that bread is fattening, yes, we are back trying to lose weight, sandwiches can be very boring.

So, we have been looking for recipes that are more exciting. We have had sardines on toast but one day Martin didn’t heat them up and they were disgusting.

When I was younger, a friend of my parents turned up when they were out. I decided to make sardines on toast for them. After I had boned the sardines, there wasn’t much left to top the toast! So instead, I made him jam sandwiches, which has stayed in family history folk lor!

I have only just started eating avocado. I always thought it was too fattening so I avoided it. I was making a guacamole

as a dip for a party and I tasted it and suddenly thought, this is quite nice! So, I have been eating it in small bits ever since. The trick with this recipe is not to put too much avocado on the toast as it can be overpowering. The honey and feta go well together, I had just that on toast as a breakfast in Tenerife, with some chopped walnuts on top. It was good and so much better

than a bacon sandwich!

Although the recipe says put a fried egg on top, surrounded by feta cheese, it is very difficult to get the egg just right. Next time we are going to try it with poached egg, as you have more control over the timings. It looks very impressive when you serve it, I guess you could serve it as a starter to a light meal...

Ingredients

20g feta cheese

1 egg

1/2 medium avocado

Handful of cherry tomatoes

1 spring onion

1 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley

1/2 tbsp honey

1/4 tsp finely diced chilli or chilli flakes

Slice of bread of choice

Method

Dice the tomatoes and remove the seeds to rid of any excess moisture.

Place in a bowl with the avocado, diced spring onion, parsley, honey, and chilli. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and roughly mash. Taste and feel free to add more of any ingredient. Set to one side

Toast the bread.

In a frying pan, on medium heat, sprinkle in a circle of feta, crack the egg into the feta and fry until golden and crisp. Spread the avocado mix over the bread, add the egg and season the yolk with an extra pinch of salt and pepper.

Whet your appetite at new food

Wimborne will be celebrating ‘food, glorious food’ as the town hosts a brand new food festival on Saturday, September 14.

Save the date as this event promises to whet your appetite!

The festival is being organised by a host of local businesses and will take place around the town between 11am and 4pm.

Locations already confirmed are Willow Walk, near Waitrose and East Street.

At Willow Walk, a marquee will host free food demos and talks from an array of foodie specialists and local businesses.

There will also be deliciously-tempting food stalls with samples to try before you buy.

East Street will be closed for the day to create a buzzy café culture with alfresco street dining, live music and food tastings.

There will also be a self-guided food walk route featuring many of the

town’s food outlets, organised by the award-winning Salamander Cookshop. Eat your way around the town as you meet some of the wonderful specialist food retailers in Wimborne and get a flavour of what they are all about. The new festival is being sponsored by Wimborne BID.

Tammy Sleet, BID manager said:

festival

“This great idea has come from some businesses in the town who are working hard to make this happen.

“There are so many opportunities for the wonderful eateries and food outlets in our town to still get involved and we would love to hear from more businesses with their ideas.”

If you are interested in taking part in the new Wimborne Food Festival, email Tammy at office@wimborne. info.

Look out for more details and a Food Walk map in August at pick-up points around the town.

Young mates check out chess during folk festival

The main Wimborne Chess Club run a Coaching Session for juniors on a Saturday morning in the library in Crown Mead, writes Anthony Oliver

Come and join our staff body at our vibrant and happy prep school for girls (aged 7-13) set in the beautiful Dorset countryside:

festival-goers to see the games in progress.

Letting agents move into property sales

On the Saturday of the recent Wimborne Minster Folk Festival the games were played outside which enabled

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Graham Hillman, chairman of the club said that anyone wishing to contact them should go to the website for more information at wimbornechessclub.co.uk.

Picture: GRAHAM HILLMAN

The successful applicant will be required to work weekends and evenings as required and have significant overnight responsibility. Accommodation will be provided. To start in January 2024.

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How to manage and prevent headaches

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Tension Headaches: The most common type, often characterised by a dull, aching sensation across the forehead, temples, or back of the head. These headaches are usually caused by stress, muscle tension, or poor posture.

Migraines: Migraines are intense, throbbing headaches often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. They can last from a few thours to several days and are typically more severe than tension headaches.

Cluster Headaches: These are rare but extremely painful headaches that occur in clusters, usually around one eye or one side of the head.

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Sinus Headaches: Caused by sinus infections or inflammation, these headaches are felt around the forehead, cheeks, and eyes. They are often accompanied by other sinus symptoms such as congestion, fever, and facial swelling.

Rebound Headaches: These occur due to the overuse of headache medications. When pain relievers are taken too frequently, they can cause a cycle of chronic headaches.

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Louise is worth double her weight in gold!

A weight loss expert in Wimborne has struck Gold again for the second year in a row for the exceptional service she gives in helping more than 250 people each week lose weight and achieve their weight loss dreams. This award is only ever achieved by about the top five per cent of Slimming World groups in the country.

Louise, who has been running her groups in Wimborne for the last 16 years says: “I am delighted to have received the ‘Gold’ award again.

“I absolutely love my job.

“I’m passionate about helping people to transform their lives by losing weight and seeing them succeed is reward enough, but being given this recognition for the whole group really is the icing on the cake.

“This award belongs to the Wimborne groups.

“They’re the ones who make our group the success that it is, with their fabulous commitment, the wonderful support they give each other every week, and, above all, their impressive

weight losses while following Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan.

“They make the group a fun, buzzy place to be and I can safely say I always look forward to going to

work. I truly believe I have the best job in the world.

“The groups have really put healthy weight loss on the map in Wimborne.

“Together, members have lost an amazing 338 Stone so far this year.”

Louise attended the Slimming World Oscars in June at the International Conference centre in Birmingham to receive her award for the groups from Margaret the founder of Slimming World, then to be celebrated on the stage in the evening at a ball.

To join Louise’s Wimborne groups, which are held every Tuesday at 7.30am, 9am, 10.30am, 4pm, 5.30pm, and 7pm at Wimborne Community Centre, either just pop along or give Louise a call on 07902 566149.

Mount up for the Big Bike Ride

Corfe Mullen’s annual big cycling event is set to take place on Sunday, July 7, as hundreds of cyclists come to take part in the 35th Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride.

Starting from Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground, cyclists will set off on three different circular rides of 38, 48, or 63 miles along the River Stour towards Blandford where riders can choose the Winterbourne Valley or more of the Dorset’s countryside and famous villages.

Three generations of one local family are already signed up to support the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride.

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director and keen cyclist Dan Jenkins will take part in the ride with his twin sons Jasper and Joseph while dad Rodney will join the support team of volunteers.

Dan said: “I’m delighted to be able to offer our support to this event, and we’re looking

forward to riding it again this year.

“It’s an epic day out with some breathtaking views to enjoy, and everyone you meet is so kind and enthusiastic.

“It’s great to have the opportunity to give something back to our local community for such a great cause.”

To enter the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride visit the website www.macmillanbikeride.co.uk or come to the Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground between 08:30 and 10:00 and enter on the day.

Pictured above are Jasper, Rodney, Dan and Joseph Jenkins

Facilities for the disabled

Disabled people and their carers visiting the New Forest can now use two new Changing Places toilets, which have been built in Brockenhurst and Ringwood.

The new facilities will have a range of amenities, including height-adjustable changing benches, hoists, and additional space for wheelchair users, and can be accessed at any time using a RADAR key.

The Ringwood facility is in the Furlong short stay car park, opposite the main toilet block. The Brockenhurst toilet is within the existing block in the village car park.

The new facilities add to the existing Changing Places toilets available in the area.

If you are registered disabled, RADAR keys can be obtained free of charge from New Forest District Council. Alternatively, you can call customer services on 023 8028 5000 or email customer.services@nfdc.gov.uk for more information.

Success for free young people’s scheme

An innovative project by BCHA to engage the growing number of young people in BCP who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) is helping many of its participants to find a clearer path in life.

BCHA Learn, the employability arm of BCHA, launched the free 1624 programme in September 2023 with a grant secured from the Talbot Village Trust.

The year-long scheme, which offers intensive, one-to-one, or small group coaching and optional practical skills, achieved its target of engaging 20 young people within six months. It has engaged 27 young people, 85% of whom have reported an increase in confidence and motivation, 66% have accessed education and accredited learning and 59% have entered more informal training.

Three young people have succeeded in gaining volunteer roles and two have already secured paid employment.

Figures show that 788,000 people aged 16-24 were identified as NEET in the UK at the end of 2022, up from 724,000 in the previous quarter.

In the BCP area, an estimated 11.5 per cent of all young people are believed to be NEET. These include those who cannot find work, those who have lost jobs, or those who have already dropped out of school or college, or

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are at risk of doing so.

Val Jefferies, project manager of 1624 said:

“We’re incredibly pleased with the progress 1624 has made during the past year.

“These young people find themselves NEET for a variety of reasons, including starting college and not being able to cope, redundancy, having special educational needs, or leaving the care system.

“Most young people do not choose to be NEET. It makes them feel lost and helpless and that their life is ‘in limbo’. It can also have a detrimental effect on their physical and mental health and increase the likelihood of unemployment, low wage, and low quality of work later in life.

“We have found that 1624’s combination of bespoke coaching, alongside valuable

life skills such as cooking and budgeting, boosts confidence, reduces anxiety, and helps individuals to develop a strong CV and strengthened employability.

“Feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive and it’s been deeply satisfying to see their transformation from often shy, under confident individuals, to young people with a sense of self-worth and purpose.”

The 1624 programme is still open to new participants. Flexible one- to-one coaching and optional small group workshops are available in Bournemouth, Poole and Boscombe and public transport expenses are paid. Funds are also available for interview clothes and short courses.

To find out more visit www.bcha.org.uk.

Resourceful recyclers at recreation ground

Never ones to overlook an opportunity to save resources, West Parley Volunteers have recently carried out two projects that achieve this.

Virtually the whole of the wooden surround of the Millennium Gardens in the centre of the village had become rotten and needed replacing. Rather than buy new wood, Volunteers searched through the large lengths of wood removed from the edge of the play area in the Recreation Ground close by that had been replaced last year as that had also deteriorated. Though much of the play area wood was rotten, Volunteers found enough that was reusable to surround the Millennium Gardens.

In a second project, one of the side panels at the well-used gazebo in the Recreation Ground had been extensively damaged in recent weeks due to vandalism. Rather than having the whole panel replaced by the

manufacturer, Volunteers applied their skills to repair the gazebo, saving the parish a considerable amount of money.

Organiser John Dinsdale said:

“We are generous with our time but careful when it comes to using resources”.

The Volunteers have been very active for almost 20 years years, working to make the village a more attractive place to live in. Regular work groups do a whole

range of jobs, including clearing verges of overgrowing bushes and brambles and trimming verge edges on pavements, footpaths and cyclepaths. Much of the summer work involves maintaining the many floral displays around the village plus clearing them ready for replanting in the spring and autumn.

In November the Christmas decorations are put up.

The Millennium Gardens, Recreation Ground and adjoining car park are kept tidy, as are the areas round the shops at Parley Cross, and all the village public seating and gazebo in the Recreation Ground are regularly maintained. There is also an active team of around 12 regular litter pickers who pick up a huge amount of litter from the sides of the main roads.

Many Volunteers are also Neighbourcar drivers or Neighbourhood Watch road contacts.

Thanks to the financial support of the parish council, the Volunteers have been able to buy the right equipment, such as hedge trimmers, strimmers and chainsaws. Volunteers bring along their own tools as needed, depending on the work to be done each week and litter pickers are provided as required. All Volunteers are given a high visibility jacket.

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Hannah’s horticulture...

Summer has finally sprung! Summer is now in full flow after a lukewarm spring start to the season, and at last heady blooms and sparkling sunshine collide to dazzle the eyes and senses. In some respects, you can relax a little and enjoy your space, and the balmy days and evenings are ideal for this. There are a few things to do to keep the space in check so it doesn’t descend into sight chaos in a month or so though! And it’s nice to have a break with a few pottering jobs between all that relaxing and entertaining!

Watering

Whilst established shrubs and plants don’t generally need watering (unless severe drought, or plants have become stressed through another reason), pots and hanging baskets, and fruits and vegetables, need regular water to keep them performing at their best.

Certainly pots are reliant on you for their water source rather than the groundwater.

Watering thoroughly but less often is far better than little and often, as the water can penetrate the deeper soil layers and reach the roots that way. This is where mulch pays dividends, as it helps to reduce evaporation from the surface of the soil and retain the moisture. Do make sure you water any new plants; you can leave a hose on trickle for 15-30+mins on bigger

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plants and trees - they will love you for it.

In a drought, I do water some plants deliberately that are loved by bees, as plants when water stressed reduce their nectar production, and bees need even more energy than usual to keep their hives cool, so watering a choice few plants means they have access to food in my garden. Water is such a precious resource, but a little bit of thought can go a long way to making the most of it without wasting.

Feed tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, etc Veg and fruit that is just coming into production all benefit from a high potassium feed now, often labelled tomato feed, or flower feed.

When looking for fertiliser, you

want to look at the back for the ratio – N:P:K – nitrogen: phosphorus:potassium, and it’s the higher K number you are looking for in this instance. You still want some of the other, as that too plays a role in fruiting and production. You will get a far better yield if you feed regularly. Be vigilant with pests and diseases

All the lush greenery can easily lead to mildew if the air isn’t circulating round them and the plants are dry.

Try to remove any mildew affected leaves to reduce the spores. And on roses keep an eye out for blackspot and rust and remove any affected leaves. Don’t home compost these, as you will be spreading the spores ready for next year. Most pests

Exploring Stour & Avon...

Arne is a massive but little-populated parish east of Wareham.

Much of it is nature reserves. Start on the road to the village where there’s a junction with a triangle. There’s room to park on the verge. Head gently uphill to the south-east; the adjoining land is rather boggy at first but gets higher and drier and the vegetation changes as it does so.

After a mile, turn right along the Poole Harbour Trail through the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve.

Hannah Hobbs-Chell is a horticulturist and garden designer/consultant.

If you have a question for her, email:hannah.hobbschell@ outlook.com including a picture if relevant

can generally be tolerated, and the abundance of young birds will thank you for leaving them for them to find and enjoy – we’ve been blessed with a bumper crop of robins and blackbirds, which are a true delight to watch feasting away!

Visit gardening shows!

This month there are some wonderful garden and country shows that demand a visit! At the beginning of the month is RHS Hampton Court Festival, then, closer to home is the New Forest Show at the end of the month.

Both offer plenty of unique shopping opportunities, inspirational ideas, and plenty of entertainment.

In between, Holme for Gardens is offering a truly cultured garden experience with open air concerts and plays held in their own amphitheatre within their stunning gardens at the rear of their garden centre.

Visit holmeforgardens.co.uk for more information and tickets.

with retired Dorset rights of way officer CHRIS SLADE

After a mile and a quarter the route turns right and heads north, then west, across Middlebere Heath where cuckoos were audible.

The path then joins Soldier’s Road where you turn right and head north. There is a track parallel with the road on its right which is pleasanter than tarmac and skirts woodland.

When you reach Slepe Heath rejoin the road and carry on down the hill northward to a T-junction where you turn right, east, and within three quarters of a mile you’ll be back where you began, having walked five miles and seen wonderful scenery.

Poole Harbour is not visible from this part of the Trail, which heads west-south-west across heathland.

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Busy time at gardening club

Busy Bees Gardening Club members enjoyed a fascinating talk and tasting from the proprietors of Dorset Ginger at their June meeting.

The original Dorset Ginger business was acquired by the current owners eight years ago and they have introduced a variety of different flavours to the product, but still produce the original three ginger drinks. Ginger is known widely for its health benefits.

The Flower of the Month contest was won by a pink hydrangea exhibited by Edwina Ballard, second was a pink geranium from Marion Martin and third was Joan Herbert with a pink rose.

The next meeting of the Busy Bees will be held on Thursday, July 11, at Canford

Heath Library, starting at 7pm.

Gwynne Davies will be speaking on Growing And Showing Daffodils.

On Thursday, August 8, we will be holding our Summer Vegetables Show and Fuchsia Competition.

Busy Bees Gardening Club meets on the second Thursday of each month. New faces are welcome. Your first visit is free. For more information, please contact Angie on 07434 721811.

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A blooming good show

No less than 140 hanging baskets have been erected and the flower towers and planters filled with the summer plants, writes Anthony Oliver

Once they have grown the main areas of the town will be a mass of colour.

For a number of years the hanging baskets have been provided by Beecroft Nurseries, and this year they have also supplied and planted up the towers and planters. Grass & Grounds have taken over as watering contractor.

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Wimborne in Bloom acknowledges the help and support we have received over many years from Dutch Touch florists and look forward to working with both Beecroft Nurseries and Grass & Grounds to ensure the town looks its very best in the months ahead.

Our next event is the Open Gardens Day on Sunday, June 30, when 20 gardens will be open to raise money towards funding the summer planting.

Full details can be found at wimborneinbloom.org.uk

Celebrating landscapes

There will be a day of celebrations for the Chase & Chalke National Landscape at Larmer Tree Gardens on Wednesday, July 24.

Organised by the Chase & Chalke Landscape Partnership - a group of organisations delivering 20 different projects in the local area - the event will showcase their work over the past five years.

Visitors will be able to enjoy talks through the day on local archaeology, reviving ancient walking routes and conservation. In-character performances will bring figures from the past back to life and there will be guided walks, sketching, bird spotting, a bat walk, music and exhibitions on wood crafts, Roman Britain, local wildlife organisations,

artwork, and practical conservation.

There will also be locallysourced food including Dorset lamb, bacon rolls, vegetable halloumi and bespoke pizzas from a wood-fired oven.

The day takes place from 10am8.30pm at Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal.

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24th July 2024

Larmer Tree Gardens, 10am – 8.30pm

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Shades of the West End as ‘The Orb’ hits town

by Lorraine Gibson

Oh, Pretty Woman – just one of many song titles with the power to immediately conjure up the unmistakably ethereal voice of the late, Roy Orbison. The American singer/songwriter, whose music is often described as timeless, was first signed to Sun Records in Memphis by pioneering music producer, Sam Phillips, who’d also signed the little-known Elvis Presley. Orbison then moved to Monument Records where he enjoyed huge success from 1960 to 1966, notching up 22 singles in the Billboard Top 40. He penned or co-wrote almost all of his top hits, including Only The Lonely, Running Scared and Crying. In homage to the vocallyacrobatic magic of the man they nicknamed ‘The Caruso of Rock’, The Roy Orbison Story, which comes direct to Wimborne from the West End’s Adelphi theatre, is a musical celebration of the Rock

‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and sixtime Grammy- winning legend. Barry Steele’s take on ‘The Big O’ is described by The Stage as ‘True, identikit brilliance.’ Backed by a five-piece band, he travels from the Sun Record years through to the Traveling Wilburys era and, on top of the previously-mentioned hits, performs classic numbers such as I Drove All Night, You Got It, Only The Lonely and more. Saturday, August 17, 7.30pm. www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk. 01202 885566.

WIMBORNE TOWN TRAIL

FREE ENTRY but booking required via Eventbrite: https://shorturl.at/yVZbf

Probus Club of Wimbourne

Probus Club of Wimborne is for retired men. We meet monthly on the first Thursday of the month in the beautiful surroundings of Broadstone Golf Club for a sociable lunch,followed by a speaker on a wide and interesting range of subjects. There are also a number of social events throughout the year for wives and partners. Our members come from around the area including Wimborne, Corfe Mullen, Ferndown and Broadstone For more information, please phone our secretary John Kent on 01202 693279 or via our website: www.wimborneprobus.org.uk New members are always made very welcome

Can you solve the clues as you explore Wimborne and find your way to the end?

on FRIDAY 12th JULY

Pick up the Trail any time between 6 – 7 pm

Start:

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Find the welcome table in the corner by the entrance to the Minster

Everyone welcome

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A festival of stomp and circumstance

by Lorraine Gibson

Git yer banjo, mosey on down to that ultimate of hoedowns, the Rustic Stomp, to welcome back last year’s headliners Moonshine Wagon, newcomers Angry Zeta and a barn-full of other acts.

“If there’s a fiddle, banjo, geetar, accordion, double-bass or mandolin playing in Dorset this July, it’ll be here,” says festival organiser, Ski Daddle.

“You won’t find a greater collection of gifted musicians in a field for a weekend anywhere else in the county. Moonshine Wagon are a heavy-bluegrass band from the Basque Country. They’ve been touring Europe and America in their motorhome, ‘The Wagon,’ and doing what they love most - bringing the “yeehah”.

Angry Zeta cut their teeth on the streets of Buenos Aires. “They learned early how to get a crowd’s attention. Once they have it, you won’t be able to

look away. Fast is their tempo of choice.”

It’s all about authenticity.

“It’s the perfect place to see local country, hoedown and skiffle bands and be introduced to new music from the international scene,” says Ski.

“Many bands performed in the UK for the first time here, garnered a national following and now return year after year.”

Other big hitters from the RootsAmericana scene include Frank from Blue Velvet, The Boot Heel Playboys, Jayke Orvis & The Band of Brothers and the Joli Blon Cajun Band. They’re joined by local favourites like the Trav Cats, Ribble, The Jimmy Hillbillies, Dead Horse Bay, 16 String Jack and Burg & The Vagabond Choir.

Stomp began 10 years ago when Hawkeye Houlihan and friends hosted the Wonky Donk festival at the Donkey Sanctuary in Lytchett Matravers.

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BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE

Fri 28 Jun: 19:30 | Sat 29 Jun: 13:45, 16:45, 19:30 | Sun 30 Jun: 16:30

The Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami’s finest are now on the run.

THE GARFIELD MOVIE (U)

Sun 29 Jun: 11:00

Hold on to your lasagnas, Garfield is back for another fun-filled big screen adventure for the whole family.

RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW (U)

Sun 30 Jun: 13:30

This 25th Anniversary production is a powerful and stirring reinvention of the show, celebrated the world over.

LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR (LIVE)

Thu 4 Jul: 19:30

Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back-to-back hits from the 1950s and 60s!

FREUD’S LAST SESSION (12A)

Fri 5 Jul: 14:00, 16:45, 19:30 | Sun 7 Jul: 18:30 | Mon 8 Jul: 13:30, 19:30 | Tue 9 Jul: 13:30, 19:30

Sigmund Freud (Anthony Hopkins) and converted atheist C.S. Lewis (Matthew Goode) meet as their worlds are going through drastic change.

INSIDE OUT 2 (U)

Sat 6 Jul: 11:00 | Sun 7 Jul: 13:30, 16:00 | Mon 8 Jul: 16:30(S) | Tue 9 Jul: 16:30 | Mon 15 Jul: 16:30 | Tue 16 Jul: 16:30 | Wed 17 Jul: 11:00 | Thu 18 Jul: 16:00

In this smash-hit Pixar sequel, we follow Riley in her teenage years as she encounters new emotions.

THE TAKE THAT EXPERIENCE (LIVE)

Sat 6 Jul: 19:30

With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage.

MOTHERS’ INSTINCT (15)

Mon 8 Jul: 10:30 (SILVER SCREEN) Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in this 1960s set thriller.

BACKSTAGE TOUR

Tue 9 Jul: 10:00 Go behind the scenes at the Regent and visit the projection room, cinema museum, and backstage areas.

Following the Pandemic, they wrapped that and other events into one and the Rustic Stomp was born.

Hawkeye added: “We aim to increase the accessibility of this type of music to a wider audience and promote the local artists that provide the backbone to the scene, as well as bring in topranking national and international stars.”

Running over three days, it attracts a loyal following and welcomes newcomers with open arms.

With more than 60 rootsy acts, an Elvis tribute artist, vegan food and a weatherproof barn, they’ve got shindig shenanigans covered. It’s at Pikes Farm, Organford, from Thursday to Sunday, July 11 to 15.

Visit rusticstomp.co.uk.

West Moors BIG EVENT is back again and is even bigger!

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WESTIVAL is happening on Saturday 13th July 12-4pm on Fryer Field, West Moors, BH22 0LL, is FREE ENTRY. Call Amie Fawcett on 01202 861044 or 07776 175387 for further details OR visit the website www.westmoors-tc.gov.uk. There is SO MUCH for the family to do; Bring a picnic, enjoy the live music (Audio All Stars), various cuisines (vegan options), BAR, ice cream, coffee, sweets, fudge, cakes, slushies, candyfloss; WIN up to £1,000 in the raffle for just 50p per ticket; watch bike stunts & Bird of Prey Displays, support the ferrets by picking a winner, browse the 60 +stalls and over 100 cars on show; have a go on the water zorbing chicanes and/or the gladiator jousting; let the young ones be entertained by Krazy Kev for an hour then learn his awesome circus workshop skills and/ or bounce around on the inflatables and have a go on the bungee trampolines; Mini fairground ones for the wee ones �� There will be lots of gazebos for shade and a DOG BAR for your fluffy friends!

COME ALONG ITS FREE!!

SATURDAY 13 JULY 12-4PM

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Serenade for the summer

Dorset Chamber Choir is inviting you to a ‘Summer Serenade’. The choir will be singing a selection of Music Perfect For A Summer Evening.

The programme will include madrigals and folk songs, items by Byrd, Elgar, Monteverdi and others, as well as settings of the Te Deum by Vaughan-Williams and Charpentier.

John Watkins will conduct with piano accompaniment from Chris Dowie.

The concert is on Friday, July 12, starting at 7.00pm, at Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, BH21 3AA. Tickets cost £15, with a reduction to £5 for students and children. They are available from choir members, or at the door (subject to availability).

For further details visit dorsetchamberchoir.com.

Are you a super-sleuth?

If you enjoy investigating and following clues, bag a spot on the Wimborne Town Trail on Friday July 12.

The event was devised by Wimborne Community Theatre’s Sue and Stewart Bullen, to raise funds for their next production.

Clues will lead players around the streets to find the mystery destination where everyone will finally gather.

Compiling the trail helped the couple discover historical details, as well as glimpse more of the town.

A sample clue is: ‘Perhaps a musical welcome for a monarch on returning home,’ and most will require cryptic thinking to solve the puzzle.

The event starts at the Welcome Table in King Street Car Park by the entrance to the Minster, any time between 6pm and 7 pm.

Play on your own, come as a team or join up with others in a team. Entry is £6, including a raffle ticket for a hamper of goodies and accompanied children free. Visit wimborne communitytheatre.co.uk.

Food for thought for Jay’s fans

by Lorraine Gibson Journalist

and Radio 4 presenter, Jay Rayner will be on stage in Christchurch for the first time ever with an intimate show of stories and laughs.

The MasterChef judge also hosts the Kitchen Cabinet radio show, where a panel of culinary experts come up with titbits and recipes aimed at changing how listeners regard, source and cook food. Rayner, who is as much an authority on food as his guests, certainly knows his Colman’s

from his Dijon and his Alba white from a porcini, and has been the Observer’s restaurant critic for 25 years, reviewing

the very best and the very worst eating experiences in the UK and beyond.

Son of much-loved journalist, Claire Rayner, his impeccable taste and rapier wit have earned him a huge following. He shares tales from his career, of what he’s learned from a life in restaurants and speaks candidly of his pet peeves at the table. The concludes with an exclusive audience Q&A session.

Regent, Friday, August 16, 7.30pm.

Adult day ticket: £40

Child day ticket: £15

Adult weekend ticket: £105

Child weekend ticket: £35

Weekend family ticket (4 people): £260

Camping option available

Dance Music Music Poetry Poetry

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A brand new live arts festival for all ages coming to

A brand new live arts festival for all ages coming to the outskirts of Wimborne Minster this Summer the outskirts of Wimborne Minster this Summer

Get a taste of young choir

A new choir for seven to 17-year-olds is starting on Thursday, July 25, at the Helix Centre in Verwood. Vocalize Youth Choir will start with a free taster session from 5pm-7pm. More details and registration at vocalize-choir.co.uk/ vocalizeyouth.

Email vocalizeyouthchoir@ gmail.com.

Graffiti maestro and DJs wanted

A young graffiti artist and DJs are wanted for the West Moors Youth Club Skate Party on July 27. Each DJ will be able to play a set of their choice at the Fryers Field venue. For more information, contact wmyouthleader@outlook. com.

Love is endless for pop classics

A sensational new show celebrating the music and magic of legendary hitmakers Lionel Richie and Diana Ross is heading to Bournemouth Pavilion on Friday, August 16. Endless Love – The Show, is a hit-packed, electrifying and emotional rollercoaster guaranteed to get audiences on their feet and singing at the top of their voices.

The all-new theatre production is filled with pop, soul and Motown classics with smash hits including: I’m Coming Out, Dancing On The Ceiling, Chain Reaction, All Night Long, Upside Down, Say You Say Me, Can’t Hurry Love, The Boss, Penny Lover – and, of course, Lionel and Diana’s timeless ballad Endless Love. It is hard to believe it is now more than 40 years since Motown legends Lionel and Diana made music history with the 1981 hit. Despite many requests they have never performed the song

together again. Endless Love – The Show aims to put that right with a night no music fan will want to miss.

The hugely-popular show is the brainchild of Mark Carter who was musical director of the popular and long-running Magic Of Motown for more than a decade.

Mark has brought together an incredible cast and stellar

group of live musicians to take audiences on an unforgettable journey that boasts Sixties soul, the glitz of disco, the fun of Eighties pop and some of the greatest love songs of all time.

Endless Love – The Show is at Bournemouth Pavilion on Friday, August 16, with tickets available at www. bournemouthpavilion.co.uk.

Thrilling free circus show is flying high

Foley is a thrilling contemporary circus show for all ages by Collective ConTakt, a pan-European circus collective with roots in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France and the UK.

They specialise in blending high level acrobatics and live music and, on Thursday, July 4, you can see them perform in Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage.

Exploring the highs and lows of togetherness, Foley is a highly accessible, non-verbal and dramatic show performed by five acrobats and a musician.

Touching on themes of vulnerability and trust with light-hearted, playful silliness, it is full of surprises.

Expect breathtakingly-tall human towers and high throws accompanied by exquisite live

music, mixed directly to create electronic beats!

Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic and your camping chairs and join Artsreach in Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage where Collective ConTakt will perform live from 7pm.

Touring as part of Circus Around and About 2, a programme of extraordinary circus shows visiting rural and urban communities across the south-west, this performance is free to attend, though donations to Artsreach are welcome.

Further information is also available online at artsreach. co.uk.

Wimborne BID - making it happen

This year is one of the busiest years for Wimborne Minster with events, many free, happening in the town nearly every month. The town has already seen its Summer of History get off to a spectacular start with the Battle for Wimborne reenactment attracting more than 3,000 people, followed by D-Day commemorations and the annual favourite of the folk festival bringing the streets alive with music and dance.

July brings an interactive fun Safari Trail followed in September by a mouth-watering new Food Festival plus the 25th anniversary celebrations of Wimborne’s famous town militia. Many of these events are funded and organised by the Wimborne Improvement District (BID). Wimborne BID is a business-led initiative to invest money into

the local economy. Its aim is to improve the outward appearance of a district, support events, promotions, Christmas activities and offer training and support for businesses.

Funding comes via businesses, who pay a levy to deliver projects that will benefit them. The projects are outlined in a fiveyear plan, which the businesses vote to accept or reject. If the ballot is successful, the BID levy becomes a compulsory levy and, in Wimborne, it is 1.5% of the rateable value of business premises.

This year the town has benefited from funding for new security radios and work is ongoing for implementing a large-scale Wayfinding project – this will involve around 20 new pedestrian signs to help people find their way around and discover more

areas of Wimborne. BID manager Tammy Sleet said: “Our logo says ‘Making it Happen’ and we strive to fulfil that promise, whether

it’s supporting one business with their promotional idea, co-ordinating a major event or helping to keep traders and the public safe in the town.”

26th July - 5th

Meet team GB at the Animal Games, see them in action, complete your own mini-challenges, learn about local sporting heroes and win a prize!

Players track down the sport badges around Wimborne and complete mini-sporting challenges before the characters reveal themselves in AR. You’ll have to visit all ten in any order, taking selfies and making videos with them before you can download a free prize ebook.

n The Wimborne BID committee

Farming & Environment

A day at the farm

with

Tiffany Fleming

Tiffany is a volunteer at High Mead Farm in Longham, Ferndown.

High Mead Farm is a working farm run to promote the benefits of engaging with animals, soil, and nature.

They ‘create purposeful roles for our cofarmers, young people and adults alike, to help bring about a sense of well-being and self-worth that many have never experienced before’.

The beginning of June heralded National Volunteers’ week.

The event was first established in 1984, making this its 40th year. It’s promoted by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, to celebrate the amazing contribution volunteers make to communities throughout the UK. Not an organisation to let any excuse for a party pass them by, High Mead laid on its own celebrations in place of what would otherwise have been our regular monthly volunteer meeting. The activities were extended to include a surprisingly competitive ‘Smite’ tournament together with a barbecue, with overnight camping, for those who wished to stay.

It was an event I sadly missed, but judging by the photos much fun was had by all!

Congratulations to the Smite tournament finalists and to Chief Maj, the overall winner. Smite is the ‘go to’ activity for socials at the

Farm. It is an addictive garden game which originated in Cornwall; it’s best described as requiring the dexterity of boules with the cunning of croquet. It can be played by all ages and abilities.

The object of the game is to throw a wooden baton called a ‘Smitch’, underarm, with the aim to hit the 10 numbered wooden pins set up in a triangle. As you hit the pins they are left where they fall and they spread out. The real skill is to hit the correctly numbered pin; the first person to reach 50 wins. It is a game that attracts much ‘banter’ between players, and that can be as entertaining as the game itself.

I suspect there might be a chance to try your hand at High Mead’s next free-to-attend Open Day on Sunday, July 7, that features a barbecue and bar on site too. Preparation is already under way as it also involves a Yard Sale of all the items we have collected over

time but do not use – there are some real corkers too, such as an engine lift and stand, all manner of tools and garden equipment, furniture, even a stainless steel sink! The catalogue of items to be sold is hilariously eclectic but, to be fair, a typical and true reflection of the Farm!

With all the additional activities recently, it’s a wonder we have time to keep up with the day-to-day chores, but regular readers know our Co-Farmers love nothing better than a long ‘to do’ list.

The most recent horticultural focus has been on picking-to-order the broad beans and pointed cabbage and nurturing the courgettes ready for harvest. The recently-planted beetroot is also being lovingly tended and kept suitably moist by utilising the wool left over from shearing day... an innovative, costeffective way to preserve water whilst helping the young plants to get established!

Heat: Parents and dog owners beware

With yellow heat warnings issued for most of the UK, the AA has repeated its warning not to leave children or pets in the car when unattended, even for short periods.

In 27C sun a car’s interior can reach 60C

After the extreme heat of 2022, more dog owners are choosing not to carry animals in cars on hot days

Two-thirds are careful not to walk them on scorching pavements and Tarmac.

The AA offers the following advice:

Drivers with occupants vulnerable to severe heat should plan their journeys for cooler parts of the day.

Carrying extra water, at least one litre per person, and the means to create shade, such as sun screens or even just towels, is a wise precaution.

Keeping the vehicle well ventilated and seeking shade, such as a covered car park, while allowing occupants to wait under the shade of trees

or covered areas will be more comfortable.

Create a routine for ensuring that car keys remain on the driver’s person and not locked in the car.

Tyres are more susceptible to blowouts on hot roads as are engines overheating. Check tyre pressures in cooler times of the day.

Be diligent with vehicle cooling systems and seek advice from a mechanic if unsure.

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Revamped booking system is plain sailing

A pair of south coast companies have joined forces to revamp the booking process for a boat that offers free trips around Poole Harbour for people with disabilities.

Property finance specialist MSP Capital and digital marketing agency Uprated have jointly donated expertise and resource to build a new online system to help the Friends of Dolphin charity.

The aim is to make it easier and smoother for people to book the Dolphin, a catamaran specially adapted to carry passengers of all ages and disabilities, including those in wheelchairs.

It comes as the boat’s main season begins, with regular sailings available through to the end of September.

The two firms have together provided the new booking solution to the charity free of charge. IT experts at Uprated, a trusted supplier to MSP Capital, reconfigured server capability to enable automated messaging and reminders as part of an improved booking experience.

MSP’s input on the funding side falls under its environmental, social and governance strategy, Foundations for Better Futures. The community-giving part of the strategy is run by a dedicated community committee which has a budget to co-ordinate fundraising initiatives for charities and good causes.

Lee Merrifield of MSP Capital said: “The Dolphin is the only boat in Poole Harbour to offer free trips to people with disabilities. Its activity is right on our doorstep.

“When we heard they were looking for help with their booking system, we were only too happy to do our bit.

“A big element of Foundations for Better Futures is support for our local community and the charities that operate in it.”

Uprated’s coding and development work

was done in the run-up to the season in collaboration with Carol Cox, a trustee of the Friends of Dolphin whose responsibilities include membership and bookings.

Thanking both firms, Carol said: “The new online booking system is exactly what we needed. Clients are finding it extremely simple to use, the diary is always up to date, and it has cut down my work enormously.”

Pictured are Carol Cox with Pete Norris, left, from Uprated, and Lee Merrifield.

Furnisher to close doors after 52 years

It is with great sadness to formally announce the retirement and subsequent closure of David Phipp House Furnisher of Ringwood Road, Ferndown, from September 30, 2024. The decision was not taken lightly and after much deliberation, due to David suffering a recent bout of ill health, the family regretfully decided that it is time to finally close their doors.

Since opening in 1972, they have greatly valued the support of their customers and their local community.

David said: “None of this would have been possible without the loyal custom and the incredible dedication of our staff, whom I consider family.

“I have loved every minute; I am very lucky to be able to say that.

“We will close the doors in September after 52 years - I will miss it dearly.”

The directors of David Phipp House Furnisher would like to invite you to their Retirement - Closing Down Sale from Monday, June 24 at 9am.

All items in store will be reduced with at least 35% off and immediate delivery.

Sofas, dining furniture, beds, bedroom furniture, mattresses, sofa beds, kitchen stools and tables, pillows, mattress protectors, lamps, pictures, mirrors, ornaments and much more… everything must go. They are dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for their customers and employees in the coming weeks

as they proceed with the windingdown process and assure you that all outstanding obligations to their customers will be fulfilled.

Over the coming weeks they really hope customers, old and new, will visit them, if only to say goodbye.

David Phipp and family look forward to welcoming you one last time!

Rainbow rises for cool craftsman Chris

Whatever the weather or time of year Manningford Trout Fishery won’t let you down, writes Gordon Wray.

There’s always lots of fish and boy, do they fight hard.

The Fly Fishers’ latest outing was filled with anticipation and a degree of apprehension... you can never tell what the fish are gonna do. Case in point: The opening whistle went at 0830.

England International Karen O’Shea had bagged up four fish weighing in at 18lb 6oz within an incredible 20 minutes.

Several other anglers, including your faithful scribe, struggled

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to break their duck.

Seven hours later, the final whistle blew and although most anglers had caught a great bag, others drew a blank.

Proof, if proof be needed that fishing can be a frustrating and exhausting pastime.

Karen’s expertise was, however, beaten into second place by an impressive performance from Chris Morgan, pictured right, whose bag of over 21lb included the biggest fish, a massive 8lb 14oz rainbow trout.

Special mention must also go to John Belk who netted the biggest brown trout. Great angling Chris!

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