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THE WIMBORNE Directory

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I do hope you are fit and well. We are certainly not out of the woods yet, but let’s stay as positive as possible and keep in touch with family and friends to help each other as much as we can.

For businesses there have been many challenges and we are overcoming them on a daily basis. It is more important than ever to keep our local trades and services busy. Calling them for advice and booking them in, to help you in the house, the garden, or indeed for you personally will keep everyone’s morale Advertise with us high and the economy surviving. This is certainly a team effort, with all of Take your business to new heights us working together. If you know of with our affordable advertising a local company that needs more packages! Supply your own artwork or customers, then we could be just what use our in-house design and brand they are looking for. Please mention expert. To chat to Debbie or the sales your useful little magazine to them. team, give us a call: We are here and ready to help.

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News from Westminster As I write, the weather has turned distinctly autumnal, with pouring rain, strong winds, lower temperatures and some occasional glorious sunshine. I know that many people are concerned about rising energy prices, and the recent closure of several energy companies. The rise in prices is due to global changes in supply and demand for gas as we emerge from the pandemic. Householders will be protected by the Energy Price Cap which prevents suppliers from raising their prices too high. If you want help or advice on help with energy bills, there is a section on my website.

This has links to organisations who can help you, advice if your supplier goes bust, and details of government support for paying your bills if you are on a low income. You can find it here www. michaeltomlinson.org.uk/energy-price-advice I know many people were concerned about reported fuel shortages. Whilst it was true that many petrol stations were running out of fuel soon after they had deliveries, this was mostly due to people filling up their cars before they needed to do so, following media speculation and inaccurate reporting. Statistics show that demand for fuel went up 80% in the last week of September. Delivery volumes were fairly constant, and in some cases were 20% higher than normal – but with so many people rushing to get fuel the pumps were exhausted more quickly. In some areas, particularly in London, there was a shortage of HGV drivers, and this is being addressed through visa changes, and training of additional UK drivers.

Over the last few weeks Parliament has been on recess, so as well as attending our conference in Manchester, I have enjoyed spending more time in Dorset. I have been able to meet a variety of people and local business, and was pleased to be able to speak to the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset about anti-social behaviour and neighbourhood policing in Canford Heath. I have also had several meetings with local councillors, including the deputy leader of Dorset Council Cllr.

Peter Wharf. I reiterated my opposition for building on the greenbelt, and emphasised that any development should prioritise brownfield sites

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and places with adequate infrastructure.

I had a fantastic visit to the Cadets in Lytchett Matravers, and had the chance to hear about all their opportunities and activities for young people. The cadets are an impressive group of young people, committed to enhancing their education whilst having fun. The detachment has not only survived over lockdown, but flourished and increased in number. I want to thank all volunteers in our area, particularly those who offer opportunities like this for children and young people. It’s so valuable, especially after the restrictions during the pandemic. For more information about Dorset Army Cadets please visit https://armycadets.com/ county/dorset-acf/ The news has just come in that my colleague Sir David Amess has been murdered. He was a wonderful man, who acted out his faith through his actions, and you could not ask for a more courteous, respected or hard-working MP. It is a reminder about how precious and potentially fragile our democracy is. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and also with his members of staff.

I will be continuing my surgeries, both in person, and by phone, so please do get in touch if you need support. You can contact me via email michael.tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk or call my office on 01202 624216.

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Wimborne in Bloom Charities Fair Saturday 13th November 2021 Allendale Centre, Wimborne Minster

The Wimborne in Bloom Charities Fair is returning this year after a year’s absence due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. It will be our third event since the restrictions of lockdown have been lifted and follows the very successful Duck Race at the end of August and the Open Gardens Day at the beginning of September.

Around 30 Charities and Organisations have so far answered Wimborne in Bloom’s call to come together under one roof for a Grand Charities Fair which will take place on Saturday 13th November 2021 between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm in the Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster.

Each Charity/Organisation has been allocated a 6 ft. table from which they can either publicise themselves or raise money for their own group.

It should prove a useful opportunity to do both – especially so as we approach the Christmas period.

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Entrance will be free courtesy Wimborne in Bloom.

Any further details can be obtained from John Allen, Wimborne in Bloom Tel: 01202 889761.

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The Need For Speed World champ Lewis Hamilton on staying, and feeling, young and motivated for success While not everything has gone his way so far this season, the bookies are still firm in their backing of Lewis Hamilton as, categorically, the man to beat.

The 36-year-old Brit said: “To all the kids out there, dream the impossible! Believe you can win every race, believe you can amount to every challenge… and you just might.”

bed then wake up the next morning and do the same thing again and again and again. We all have lives outside the circuit, but my commitment has never waned.”

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“We are in a different era now and a lot of us have been trained as racing drivers to keep our cool, because when you start to lose your mind in a car you start to lose control.”

The frightening thing is that, despite seven world titles, the Mercedes driver has time on his side – the great Luigi Fagioli was 53 when he scored his final race win at the 1951 French Grand Prix.

Certainly, it’s becoming difficult to remember a time when Hamilton’s grit, speed and desire wasn’t present in the sport. And while life away from the track often gathers as many headlines for Hamilton, the racer is confident in his commitment.

“I know people like to brand me as this celebrity who cares more about image, money and photoshoots than he does his profession, but I can assure you that’s not true, nor has it ever been true.

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them in the pit lane at the end of races, and don’t me wrong it was great entertainment to watch that kind of thing.

Sports Personality of the Year Award proves that public swell remains with him. And anyway, not only does Hamilton give short shrift to the detractors, he has the ability to stay calm and collected at all times.

“Racing has been a part of my DNA from the start,” he says. “I’m just not one of those drivers who’s going to go around losing my rag.

As for what comes next, Hamilton remains as confident and motivated as ever. “In thinking about the future I always look to the past and I’ve been with Mercedes a long, long time.

“It’s been a privilege to see Mercedes evolve, see the success over those years, and now to be a part of that success and to see them constantly evolving, innovating, and moving forward.”

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Leisure is Pleasure Why the dressed-down tracksuit and leisure look is here to stay.

Did you get too used to dressing down over lockdown, and it now feels like a chore to put on that formal workwear again? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

The evidence… activewear accounted for over 40 per cent of online fashion sales last year, and that’s hardly surprising when you’ve got some of the world’s best musicians, actors, and even world leaders, ditching their designer suits and denim. The reality is tracksuits and activewear are no longer seen as an urban-only garment, and the biggest labels are joining the sports companies in the utilitarian stakes.

When tracksuits became a thing of the mainstream after being popularised in the 1960s

by American athletes, they were often made of cotton and terrycloth, as well as having buttons instead of zippers.

The big players began to get involved, with the growing popularity of exercise and running in the Eighties seeing these matching sports uniforms achieve unprecedented sales levels.

With film and television exposure further enhancing their popularity, the rap scene pushed popularity further into the mainstream, while British bands at the height of ‘Britpop’ such as Oasis regularly dressed in either the colours of their favourite football team or sports brands who were eager to take advantage of their logos being displayed everywhere.

Soon enough, Sporty Spice proved a perfect exemplar of leisurewear girl power, a point from which we have never regressed, particularly when Nineties ‘It girls’ and socialites – think Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian – pushed ‘dressed down’ into the realms of ‘dressing up’.

As it stands, velour tracksuits are en vogue, though 2022 is expected to bring about a new look. Metallic sheens and lustrous finishes will come to the fore, with the encouragement to mix branded tops with more voluminous, flowing bottoms, such as a skirt.

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such as light-reflecting fabrics and holographic finishes will emerge. And with an emphasis on boldness and ‘street scene’, we can expect the feeling of post-pandemic freedom to filter through into bright, buoyant leisurewear designs.

Also keep an eye out for an inevitable push towards eco fabrics and fashion sustainability - as ever, looking good doesn’t and shouldn’t mean bad news for the planet.

There’s even a new term – athluxe – reflecting the fully blurred lines between performance and fashion, and what’s great is the fact leisurewear doesn’t discriminate on age, income, or shape in the same way as might a miniskirt or a top that sits off the shoulders. A tracksuit is a style statement, a jacket with shorts shows ingenuity, a polo shirt is high fashion.

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Talking about Wildlife...

The Deceptive Cuttlefish The closest most people come to a cuttlefish is when their white ‘bones’ wash up on beaches after rough weather.

These are the evolutionary remains of the animal’s shell, as cuttlefish are molluscs, relatives of the snails in your garden.

Way back in the evolutionary past, their protective shell was internalised and then evolved into the cuttlefish bone, which is used to provide the animal with buoyancy in the sea. By regulating how much gas the bone contains they can move up or down in the water without having to expend energy on swimming. If you pick one up it feels light.

Cuttlefish bones are not the only thing that makes this animal extraordinary. They are recognised as intelligent animals, indeed, research has shown that they can be more intelligent than cats and dogs. Capable of counting at an equivalent level as a 4 year old child, they can also solve puzzles, negotiate mazes and plan ahead.

Research has now revealed that these remarkable animals can use deception Common Cuttlefish Photo: Julie Hatcher

to get what they want – something that only a handful of species, including ourselves, are known to do. Cuttlefish communicate using the colours and patterns on their skin, which they can change instantaneously. This is especially used in courtship, when males compete for a female. Male cuttlefish have been filmed displaying female patterning on one side of their body (where a competing male can see it) whilst at the same time displaying to the female on their other side that he is an interested male. By deceiving the male cuttlefish into believing it is a female and therefore no threat, it avoids a physical battle, whilst at the same time giving the female his ‘come hither’ signals.

While divers regularly encounter and interact with cuttlefish in our coastal waters, most people do not have the opportunity to meet these most interesting of animals. However at the Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre in Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset Wildlife Trust had a baby cuttlefish in its aquarium. It is one that washed ashore as an egg and subsequently hatched in the aquarium where it grew rapidly ready for release last year. If you wish to visit, the Centre is open daily from 10.30am until 5pm from April to October. Find our more information about the centre: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ wild-seas-centre

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Talbot Village Trust contributes to regeneration of essential community centre St. Nicholas Church Centre in Corfe Mullen received a £27,000 donation from grant-giving charity Talbot Village Trust, to allow for necessary improvements to the popular community hub.

The funding from Talbot Village Trust has enabled the church centre to carry out its Jubilee Refurbishment Project, which involves essential improvement work that hasn’t been in place since the centre was built in 1996.

Reverend Jane Burgess, Rector of St. Nicholas Church, said: “The generous contribution to the project from Talbot Village Trust has ensured that a wellused community resource can be updated to be fit for purpose for the next 25 years.”

The church centre is a popular community hub for various local groups and clubs in the area, and typically hosts around 1,000 people per week.

The main enhancements included new carpets throughout the main communal areas and a full redecoration of the main entrance. Other more subtle changes have been introduced to make the centre more accessible and environmentally friendly, such as motion-activated LED lights and sensoroperated taps in the toilets.

Jane Burgess added: “The overall project spend is likely to exceed £150,000 and the donation from Talbot Village Trust has enabled us to engage other donors and make a lasting long-term impact for the next generation of users.”

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Some elements of the project are yet to be implemented, such as upgrades to the heating system and the installation of bi-fold doors to level access to a new patio area, which will commence in December. This will allow the centre to facilitate one of their rooms for both indoor and outdoor use, retaining levelthresholds for accessibility.

Nicholas Ashley-Cooper, 12th Earl of Shaftesbury and Chair of Talbot Village Trust, said: “The St. Nicholas Church Centre is a central hub for the community and is a place of great importance for many within the village. We’re so pleased to have assisted in making such a long overdue regeneration project happen, as it will make a huge difference to those that rely on the centre to connect with others.”

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QUIRKY FACTS

by Mica Bale As the nights have drawn in and autumn is on the cusp of being retired in favour of the winter weather, what could be better than enjoying a delve Dorset’s quirky facts from the comfort of your own armchair? From an interesting racehorse trainer to a fascinating connection to the Great Fire of London, here’s another handful of our beautiful; county’s quirkiest facts!

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has always been favoured for its iconic sandy form and slightly unorthodox start in life however did you know that one of Britain’s earliest female racehorse trainers, Louie Dingwall, was a resident of the area after the first world war, falling in love with the then rugged and wild landscape?

Dingwall originally lived in a sea hut and could regularly be seen training her horses on the beach. As well as becoming one of the first female registered racehorse trainers, she and her husband did much to put Sandbanks on the map, providing transport services to the area.

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Have you spotted the numerous fingerpost signs around the county? More than just a delightful addition to the countryside and a lovely slice of the county’s history, fingerpost signs have been an important part of Dorset’s landscape for generations. In fact, one such signpost, entitled Amen Corner is thought, according to the Dorset Rambler, to have been the site of an old chapel where Henry III once visited!

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Did you know that there have been chess lovers in the county for millenia? In the small village of Witchampton, whale bone chess pieces were discovered dating as far back as the 11th century? These small ornate pieces of whalebone, sophisticated for their day, were found at the former manor house, now in ruins, and are now under the custody of the British Museum.

Were you aware that children’s book author Enid Blyton drew upon the pretty Dorset village of Stourton Caundle as inspiration for one of her most beloved books, Famous Five Go To Finniston Farm?

In fact, Manor Farm in Stourton Caundle was actually owned by Blyton’s family during the 1950s and many of the farmhouse’s historic features are incorporated into the book, no doubt preserving them for generations.

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Interestingly it was a Dorset local who helped to rebuild London following the Great Fire of 1666. Following the devastation in the capital, legal issues arose concerning lost properties and rights, largely concerning who was responsible to pay for each building lost. Sir Hugh Wyndham had a somewhat tarnished history that involved imprisonment following the Restoration before being pardoned by King Charles II. Largely owing to Wyndham’s prowess as a judge, his cases were settled quickly and allowed the city to be rebuilt as soon as materials could be found. Usually cases would stretch for weeks if not months however with Wyndham’s methods, London was able to recover promptly.

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Did you know that there have been chess lovers in the county for millenia? In the small village of Witchampton, whale bone chess pieces were discovered dating as far back as the 11th century? These small ornate pieces of whalebone, sophisticated for their day, were found at the former manor house, now in ruins, and are now under the custody of the British Museum.

Were you aware that children’s book author Enid Blyton drew upon the pretty Dorset village of Stourton Caundle as inspiration for one of her most beloved books, Famous Five Go To Finniston Farm?

In fact, Manor Farm in Stourton Caundle was actually owned by Blyton’s family during the 1950s and many of the farmhouse’s historic features are incorporated into the book, no doubt preserving them for generations.

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Interestingly it was a Dorset local who helped to rebuild London following the Great Fire of 1666. Following the devastation in the capital, legal issues arose concerning lost properties and rights, largely concerning who was responsible to pay for each building lost. Sir Hugh Wyndham had a somewhat tarnished history that involved imprisonment following the Restoration before being pardoned by King Charles II. Largely owing to Wyndham’s prowess as a judge, his cases were settled quickly and allowed the city to be rebuilt as soon as materials could be found. Usually cases would stretch for weeks if not months however with Wyndham’s methods, London was able to recover promptly.

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Art auction raises more than £100,000 for Dorset charity Pictures for The Beehive, a contemporary art exhibition hosted at the home of the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury, has raised more than £100,000 for Diverse Abilities Splash Appeal, which will go towards the building of a hydrotherapy pool for people with profound disabilities.

The two-day exhibition and subsequent auction of works took place in the autumn sunshine at St. Giles House, Wimborne St. Giles. The exhibition culminated in an elegant party, at the end of which the 29 donated works were auctioned by Guy Schwinge of Duke’s.

Including artists such as Antony Gormley, Maggi Hambling, Paula Rego, and Catherine Goodman, the exhibited works spanning a range of media, raised over £84,000 at auction. Other proceeds collected through the sale of tickets, a raffle, donations and souvenir postcards took the total to well over £100,000.

Henrietta Young, curator and artist, commented: “We were delighted with the interest shown in this wide ranging and exciting show, delighted with the fantastic sum we raised at the auction – thank to the enthusiasm, expertly kindled by Mr. Schwinge, of the bidders – but really delighted that so many more people now know, and care, about The Beehive, the excellent work done there, and the acute need for this pool. This is only the start!”

Helen Mortimer, development manager at Diverse Abilities, continued: “All of us at Diverse Abilities have been overwhelmed with the support of artists, volunteers and those who have bid. The hard work and generosity of all these people made this possible and has taken us a huge leap closer to building a therapy pool.”

This event restarts the fundraising process for The Splash Appeal, following a brief hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. The £1million appeal seeks to raise funds to build a hydrotherapy pool

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for adults with disabilities in Dorset.

Artist Amy Shuckburgh added: “I was delighted to be asked to donate a picture to this charity and for such a worthwhile cause. The work I donated is part of a series exploring my experience of caring for children and seemed an appropriate piece to offer for the auction. One of my children has learning difficulties and this series on motherhood began as a way of processing and celebrating the particular challenge of caring for a child with special needs. The term special needs has a bitter-sweet ring to it, and in any context, however ‘special’ the needs, caring can be the hardest job and also the most rewarding.”

The exhibition also featured portraits and drawings of those who attend The Beehive, and it is the charity’s hope that this work can tour in a bid to raise awareness and increase the visibility of those with disabilities. This touring exhibition will be sponsored by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers.

When asked about the drawings that she and some of the other artists have done at The Beehive, Henrietta said: “The process of quiet attention, whether in drawing and being drawn, just talking, or simply in being there, has proved to be an extraordinary and enriching experience for everyone involved.”

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Casting a Spell We look back on the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, 20 years ago.

It’s two decades since one of the most sought-after movies in the modern era filled cinemas, reassured millions of avid fans of fantasy fiction that a character on a big screen really could live up to the image portrayed in literature, and scored Warner Bros. the first of seven wickedly wonderful wizard box office smashes.

The distributor had bought the rights to JK Rowling’s first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, for a cool £1m two years previously, quickly setting to work with director Chris Columbus and screenwriter Steve Kloves to make good a character who had enchanted fans on both sides of the Atlantic.

The movie opened in the UK on 10th November 2001, and would go on to gross over £900m

in becoming the second most successful movie of all time.

The revolution that followed single parent JK Rowling in the publishing world – to date over 500 million copies have been sold worldwide – is actually put in the shadow, if that is possible, by the success of the movie franchise. The Warnerheaded outlay in lead stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and a whole host of supporting icons, such as Robbie Coltrane, John Hurt and Alan Rickman, paid back in ways more monstrous than even a Voldemort spell, and to date the films have grossed an incredible £7.7billion.

Such was the weight of expectation over the first film release in November 2001 that teaser posters had started appearing the previous December.

And on the night of the premiere, the Odeon in Leicester Square was decked out to resemble Hogwarts School.

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moment on the die had been cast. Rowling, eventually, would conclude matters with The Deathly Hallows in 2007, and by the time the film version put to rest the journey of the marvellous wizard and his cohorts four years later, it was clear the fantasy fiction market would never be the same again.

The Philosopher’s Stone courted rich acclaim from allcomers, and was nominated for three Oscars – Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Original Film Score. It might be noted that perhaps it was the youthfulness of its main characters – Radcliffe was just 11 when filming began – that kept it away from the top awards; though acclaim in universal audience admiration will always cast the greater spell, something of which Potter himself would be proud.

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A Design for Life… The Kevin McCloud Column Designer, writer and television presenter, Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel 4. This month, the affable architect discusses the importance of buildings in terms of who we are as people.

I’ve always regarded buildings as living, breathing, evolving things, and while you can judge each and every one architecturally, sometimes the real fabric of a home, an office, a shop, a theatre – whatever it may be – is in the people and personalities who inhabit it.

It’s always interesting with Grand Designs when we revisit buildings several years down the line to see how they have grown and merged into their environments. When a project is freshly completed there is always an element of buildings appearing clinical and, I guess, unhomely. I would even suggest that a scuffed skirting board or lightly scratched wooden floor adds personality to a space, so we should all be encouraged to enjoy our homes, to throw ourselves around in them, without fear of losing that show home chic.

It’s funny, I remember one of the first projects we did, down in

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Brighton. I went back after 12 or 13 years and discovered that the kids who were five or so were now these strapping 18-year-olds and heading off to university, while this ‘house’ was truly transformed into a home.

In other projects we revisited, we had many people who had started projects effectively homeless, or as single parents,

a local councillor, or perhaps they are sitting on the board of a housing association, all giving back to the community.

For me, that shows that in the right circumstances when you’re given the chance to build (which is an empowering process) and to experience living in great architecture, it leads to people’s lives changing for the better.

It’s no coincidence and I see this all the time; and I love that because it vindicates so much of what I’d felt and believed about buildings for so long.

or totally new to architecture and construction. Many of these now find themselves with design qualifications, or having become

So when people ask me to name my favourite buildings, the answer, quite simply, is to suggest the best ones are those that make people happy.

That’s essentially what we build for – security, protection, survival and enjoyment. A building can only ever be the platform for what truly makes a place, and that’s the people.

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Modern Magazines Camper Van The Jurassic era, an age of reptiles.

A time of abundant dinosaurs and the advent of birds and mammals.

It all started approximately 200 million years ago and ended around 145 million years ago with widespread volcanic eruptions and the release of so much CO2 that the oceans became acidic, and the global warming killed off 76 percent of marine and terrestrial life on Earth. Many plants however survived including the ferns we see today, horsetails, cypress, pines and many other species of our beloved greenery we so enjoy.

Daichi is a big fan of our British Jurassic Coast. He loves to wind around those country lanes and end up at the sea looking out into the far distance. This month he took us to a real Dorset beauty spot. Ringstead Bay off the small village of Ringstead. The beach here is very different to the majestic

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On the rocks at Ringstead Beach

sandy, warm beach in Weymouth just 8 miles away. This is a covelike beach, more like you find in Devon or Cornwall. It is pebbly and has painted wooden rowing boats waiting patiently in their upsidedown position near the wall. I love sandy beaches, but this was pretty special, and the water was crystal clear and inviting. Daichi had found this glorious, secluded place by chance in fact, as we were just exploring, following roads we thought looked interesting. Daichi likes to do this. On a warmer day, it would have been ideal for a picnic and a swim. It is such a sheltered, cozy bay. Today it was enough to take in the view and relax. The Isle of Portland, looking very grand, is in clear sight. There is a café with seating outside and a parking area which is really convenient so I am sure in the height of summer it is buzzing with excitement and

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activity. The day we arrived it was quiet and peaceful. Ideal for gazing out to sea and breathing in the fresh, cooler autumn air. Perfect.

After a little exploration Daichi took us onto Osmington Mills just five miles from the town of Weymouth.

Here there is a ‘chocolate box’ thatched pub and restaurant, The Smugglers Inn. Beautiful. The views from the cliff top here are both exhilarating and extremely calming at the same time. That first, incredible, panoramic scene over the sea, the cliffs, the bay, the rocks and huge ocean liners bobbing around (a reminder of our trials and tribulations of today), took Daichi’s breath away. Can you imagine being a massive dinosaur lugging that heavy body and long neck across this land and swinging your neck out to sea where there are huge fish swirling around in the waters below. This area sparks that imagination, that long-gone sight of yesteryears. The walks around the whole coastline look inspiring and the next time we go there we will be wearing hiking boots and will be

Daichi went to see the sea!

taking a stroll for sure. The beaches are dog friendly too, so for anyone with a four-legged, active friend, they can take the stroll with you.

This whole 96-mile Jurassic coastline, which stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset is just gorgeous.

There is so much to explore.

Thousands and thousands of years of history. Changing climates, reptiles now extinct, fish are much smaller, and humans have taken over. What a different planet it is today. Somehow for Daichi it puts the problems of now, into a different perspective. Maybe we should take some of those problems less seriously, throw caution to the wind a bit more, argue a little less and laugh much more. Daichi certainly likes to make us smile and I have to say he does a great job! Where will he take us next, I wonder…?

The Jurassic Coast from Osmington Mills

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activity. The day we arrived it was quiet and peaceful. Ideal for gazing out to sea and breathing in the fresh, cooler autumn air. Perfect.

After a little exploration Daichi took us onto Osmington Mills just five miles from the town of Weymouth.

Here there is a ‘chocolate box’ thatched pub and restaurant, The Smugglers Inn. Beautiful. The views from the cliff top here are both exhilarating and extremely calming at the same time. That first, incredible, panoramic scene over the sea, the cliffs, the bay, the rocks and huge ocean liners bobbing around (a reminder of our trials and tribulations of today), took Daichi’s breath away. Can you imagine being a massive dinosaur lugging that heavy body and long neck across this land and swinging your neck out to sea where there are huge fish swirling around in the waters below. This area sparks that imagination, that long-gone sight of yesteryears. The walks around the whole coastline look inspiring and the next time we go there we will be wearing hiking boots and will be

Daichi went to see the sea!

taking a stroll for sure. The beaches are dog friendly too, so for anyone with a four-legged, active friend, they can take the stroll with you.

This whole 96-mile Jurassic coastline, which stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset is just gorgeous.

There is so much to explore.

Thousands and thousands of years of history. Changing climates, reptiles now extinct, fish are much smaller, and humans have taken over. What a different planet it is today. Somehow for Daichi it puts the problems of now, into a different perspective. Maybe we should take some of those problems less seriously, throw caution to the wind a bit more, argue a little less and laugh much more. Daichi certainly likes to make us smile and I have to say he does a great job! Where will he take us next, I wonder…?

The Jurassic Coast from Osmington Mills

By Debbie Corney

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Feel it on the windowpanes – Chilly glass on fingertips – Mark the biting of the air, Heated breath on numbing lips.

See it in the early eves, In the glowing sunset where Shadows of the naked trees Rattle in the biting air.

Watch the nuthatch and the wren; They know it is time once more To abandon careful nests, As they’ve done each year before.

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The health benefits of skipping rope It’s incredible what 12 minutes per day skipping rope can do for your health! Every journey starts with the first step, so with your rope in hand - you can begin at your own pace, in your own space (you can skip anywhere!).

Skipping rope does far more for our health than what most would assume. Are you aware than when you skip you are literally exercising your brain too? It’s called ‘Audio Spatial Perception’. What does it mean? Well skipping requires you to develop both the ability to concentrate on how your body is moving and what it should be doing as well as grow the perseverance and endurance to learn and maintain new rhythms of movement. As your communication between brain and body improves with simple movements when you first start out, with perseverance, you will move on to move challenging movements and full workouts. And by that stage, your brain will start training your body to do it with more ease, and you’ll 17 Colour Combinations Available

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Well-Read Winter Warmers As the nights draw in, here are a selection of biographical new releases designed to keep you company.

Never Give Up by Bear Grylls Bear Grylls’ sequel to the multi-million copy selling global phenomenon Mud, Sweat and Tears continues to chronicle the global adventurer and presenter’s life and career since stepping onto screen, taking readers along with him on his most famous adventures, sharing personal stories from his favourite expeditions, and capturing his hairiest survival challenges.

He documents valuable lessons he’s learned in the wild, opens up about his most personal challenges and achievements, and celebrates the true value of adventure and the enduring importance of courage, kindness and resilience.

Published by Transworld on October 28th Reflections by Holly Willoughby A heartfelt, perceptive book about finding beauty, inside and out, Holly Willoughby is the UK’s most popular female TV presenter and is best known for her work on This Morning, Dancing on Ice and, formerly, Celebrity Juice.

The book explores the idea of gaining courage, contentment

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and awareness from within, recognising the beauty that is within all of us and promoting the opportunity to take time to look after ourselves, rather than just others.

“I’m finally at a point in my life where I can see a little more clearly,” Holly says.

“Writing is such a personal process and between these pages you will find many little pieces of me. I want to share my truths in the hope that maybe they’ll help you too.”

Published by Transworld on October 28th My Life in Dire Straits by John Illsley One of the most iconic and important British pop/rock bands of a generation, Dire Straits cracked America at a time when many consistently struggled to engage with the US audience, in the process building a transatlantic fan following that celebrated beautiful tracks, heartfelt anthems and timeless melodies that stand the test of time some four decades on.

In this revealing tale of life as a founding member of Dire Straits, bassist John Illsley reveals the working man’s clubs to Madison Square Gardens, sharing gigs with wild punk bands to the Live Aid stage at Wembley.

Published by Penguin on November 9th Rebel Homemaker by Drew Barrymore Drew Barrymore has always done things in her own rebellious way - including how she cooks, lives, and finds happiness at home. Drew shares recipes, stories and personal photos that show how you too can live a healthy, delicious, and joyful life in her first lifestyle book Rebel Homemaker.

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PEDALL offers fun guided rides for all abilities on the off-road cycle tracks amongst nature.

It doesn’t matter whether you haven’t ridden for a while or never been on a bike, if you would like to ride in the New Forest, PEDALL are here to support you. We have a range of specialist cycles with 3 or 4 wheels and electric assist, as well as 2-wheel bikes. PEDALL cycles are designed to help everyone at every stage of their journey, whether that’s regaining confidence to get on a 2-wheeled bike or, as needs change, moving from an independent cycle to something more stable, as well as accommodating a wheelchair.

Whether you are looking to get fit, improve mental wellbeing or make friends our fun inclusive rides are for you! You’ll discover new places to ride, learn about the fauna and flora of the New Forest, build your confidence and achieve things you never knew you could! All of PEDALL’s rides are led by experienced staff and volunteers on the off-road cycle tracks, in a friendly and supportive group and we supply everything you

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need to enjoy the freedom of cycling in the beautiful New Forest.

The charity is based in Burley and also runs rides in Ashurst. You can book a one-off ride to build confidence and support your wellbeing or a set of rides, so it becomes part of your regular routine. For more information visit www.pedall.org.uk or you can contact the PEDALL team on info@pedall.org.uk or call 01590 646640

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Greenfingers… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about getting our youngsters involved in gardening projects.

I started gardening when I was nine or ten. I made a little greenhouse, tidied edges, mowed the lawn and sowed seeds, which then came up. When I had that little bit of success, it emboldened me to take cuttings and do more, and it all went on from there.

To be honest I was obsessed with all things nature - frogs, toads, insects… and the garden is the nearest bit of natural history to us, so I always felt comfortable there and I still do, although I’m not sure the young generation have quite the same connection with the outdoors.

In recent years I’ve worked with the Royal Horticultural Society in campaigns for school gardening, and we’ve had over 30,000 schools involved.

Particularly at primary level if we can, literally, sow the seed when children are young, get them connected with the earth rather than disconnected and fearful, it will mean we are investing in the future custodians of the landscape.

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pass on our joy and knowledge.

When I was a boy, Percy Thrower presented a programme called Gardening Club on a Friday night – this was way before Gardener’s World. He, along with a junior schoolteacher of mine, Harry Rhodes – who used to sell cacti at the church bazaar – were great inspirations.

Indeed, my first plants came from Harry. Before he died, he saw me building a career, and one of life’s great delights was knowing that Harry witnessed this little lad he had encouraged to garden getting on, and doing alright. It was an unusual thing for a small boy to be interested in, therefore when you see a young gardener showing a keen interest, you always want to fan the flame. I’m now doing what Percy and Mr Rhodes did.

Of course as you get older, the way you use a garden changes.

Just as when I was a boy it was a place of discovery and play, now it’s more a thing of art, beauty and quiet contemplation.

What undoubtedly links my present self with that nine-yearold version of me, is stimulation, and that has never changed in all the years I’ve spent outdoors planting this, trimming that.

And that’s what’s there for the younger generation.

That’s why I feel we should do our utmost to engage young people in the glory of our gardens and outside spaces.

With all the other distractions they have nowadays, it feels more important than ever.

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The Racing Line The achievements of three F1 families – the Rosbergs, the Hills and the Villenueves.

The Hills - When Damon Hill won his world title at the relatively grand age of 36 – although a huge 10 years shy of 46-year-old Juan Manuel Fangio’s 1957 triumph – the Hampstead-born man became the first son of an F1 champion to emulate his father.

1997 F1 Championship and then finishing 2nd as part of the Team Peugeot Total outfit at Le Mans in 2008.

Although his father Gilles didn’t win the F1 Championship, Championship for Williams Racing – despite securing only one race victory that season.

He also retired from three races and was disqualified from another.

Graham Hill won in both 1962 and 1968, but is best remembered for winning the Triple Crown of motorsport – the F1 World Championship, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500. However, this has been updated to include the Monaco Grand Prix, which Hill won five times.

Hill Sr. was unfortunately not able to see his son lift that title in 1996 – he died in a plane crash in 1975 along with five other members of the Embassy Hill F1 team he set up.

The Villeneuves - Canadian Jacques Villeneuve fell agonisingly short of matching that Triple Crown record after winning the 1995 Indy 500, the

he did finish runner-up to his South African team-mate at Lotus, Jody Scheckter, in 1979.

However, had he ignored the team orders to stay behind Scheckter in the Italian Grand Prix, he may not have ended up four points behind in the title race.

Gilles was killed in 1982 following a collision with Jochen Mass in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.

The Rosbergs - Coincidentally, also in 1982, Keke Rosberg went on to the win the World

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His victory in the Swiss Grand Prix – held at Dijon-Prenois in France – added to podiums in USA West, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Austria ensured he finished five points ahead of his closest rivals Didier Peroni.

The Finn raced at Williams for three more years before moving to McLaren in 1986 and retiring from F1 at the end of that season.

Rosberg’s son Nico spent seven years at Mercedes and it was his last which was the most successful, finally able to wrest the title from Lewis Hamilton in 2016 before promptly retiring!

He managed nine race wins in that season and a secondplace finish in the last race at Abu Dhabi.

When he quit the sport as reigning champion, he became the first to do so since the legendary French F1 driver Alain Prost 23 years earlier.

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Festive Fun The six on-trend toys to look out for this Christmas.

• Ravensburger Space Puzzle (£39.99) The board game and puzzle revolution is in full flow, with sales at levels last year not seen since the Eighties. Our rediscovered love of these foldout wonders doesn’t mean we aren’t still expecting innovation, and with that in mind this ingenious design poses a doublelayered appeal – first construct the 3D solar system, then take the time to learn about all its mastery and magnificence.

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• Kinetic Sand Scents (£12.99) When kinetic sand came along it moved the notion of these little grains from outside to indoors, all the while providing for kids (and adults alike) a rather satisfying – and generally unexpected – sensory experience by which these grains can slip through your fingers with all the same pleasure as the real stuff, yet zero mess.

There’s nothing wrong with the concept here, nor the brand’s admirable longevity, although while the Joker and Batman are renowned for their trademark gas guzzlers, many may struggle to name Superman’s famous road vehicle!

Now the proposition has been stepped up somewhat with a new scented version, bringing to life creations, and stimulating almost endless offers of serving

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• Scalextric Batman editions (£39.99) An electricitydriven staple of so many Christmases, Scalextric have cottoned onto the film franchise game by hooking up two big deals in producing two notable sets: Batman v Superman (available at John Lewis only), and Batman v The Joker.

• GraviTrax PRO Starter Set (£65.00) To prove beyond any real doubt how far some of our toy choices have regressed this year, why not break out the marbles?! The difference here, of course, being that while in the past it was perhaps a quick game of Ker-plunk, now you have full-on ‘build your own’ systems such as GraviTrax completely transforming the landscape.

These futuristic columns, corridors and cages provide a

myriad of pathways into which you can take your marble on its very own festive rollercoaster of fun!

• Kaloo, My First Doll (£19.99) The prospect of a doll for Christmas will always have the potential to divide parents.

From pretty and cute in one camp, to scary and sinister in the other, the reality is our little ones love to have a buddy to carry around, and the new range of Kaloo dolls are certainly expected to be one of the big Christmas list dwellers this year.

• UNO 50th Anniversary Edition (£19.95) Unlikely to sell out, UNO has nonetheless emerged as one of the best festive family games. Simple to play, sociable, quick, great fun for kids and adults alike, and with more twists and turns than an afternoon in the maze at Hampton Court, UNO may just be the secret antidote to periods of turkey-induced festive malaise!

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Everyday AI What AI – Artificial Intelligence – really means for the everyday person.

Whether it’s controlling your music, checking the weather by voice activation or counting your steps, heartbeat and calories, we actually take for granted many of the things AI has been adapted into.

Social media activity is through the roof, mobile phone apps are available for everything from games and conversation with friends and family, to news and health notifications updating us every second of the day… whether we’re awake or not.

The true definition of AI is where a machine can replicate or simulate human behaviour with the assistance of algorithms. This means that a number of tasks which we would previously have had to do manually are now being done electronically.

In its first iterations, artificial intelligence was purported to be a futuristic, almost fantasylike phenomenon, based in fiction and thought to be a distant pipedream. Flying cars

may not yet be a regular thing, but automated vehicles do exist.

In reality, our adoption of tech is for much simpler, sanitised reasons.

The reality is the far reaches of possibilities such as driverless cars are of little interest to the average person who just wants access to help and convenience where daily, often menial tasks are concerned.

From online shopping sites using predictive purchasing for their shipping projects, so that warehouses can be stocked in advance of consumers running out of a product, to drones assisting emergency or reconnaissance missions in difficult to reach areas, providing intelligence also means protecting people.

If you’re applying for a job, technology helps for both.

Your CV can be saved and stored on an employment website and jobs you would like are sent to you based on your preferences.

And if you’re the one recruiting, no more manual sifting through

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a mountain of applications.

Analytics can make that job so much more efficient and simpler in the pursuit of bringing in the best people.

Yet AI’s adoption in the healthcare and wellbeing sector is probably where we hold it in the highest regard. From health aids to assisting professionals in helping those susceptible to strokes or heart attacks, to helping restore sight and sound.

What’s more, medical science has advanced dramatically since the introduction of AI in operations, where robotic devices are employed to guide accuracy and speed.

The way AI has embedded itself into everyday life has been smooth and, for the most part, seamless; and what’s certain is it’s here to stay. It doesn’t discriminate on age, background, wealth, gender, or anything else – it is a tool that aids every portion of society; and much like the sign of a good referee being when you haven’t noticed him, the best reflection of AI is when life is assisted by it without you even realising it.

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STAR GAZING WRITTEN BY KATE EARL

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Welcome to the November Stargazing Page. Highlights this month include the return of Mercury to our morning skies, and how to find the farthest object visible with the naked eye.

International Space Station The ISS can be spotted from the 1st - 9th early in the morning. It then moves to our evening skies from the 20th and is visible between the very respectable hours of 5.30pm – 7.30pm. To establish exact timings please refer to www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to your observing area.

Continued...

Although the Andromeda Galaxy is best viewed under a dark, moonless sky, it is still visible under moderately light polluted skies. Use the figure to help find it with the naked eye, and if not clearly visible try with binoculars or a small telescope. (Those of you with keen eyesight and very dark skies might be able to spot the Triangulum Galaxy, which is even further away). Look to the east around 6.30pm throughout November. Find Cassiopeia and the Square of Pegasus quite high in the sky, and use these and the brighter stars in the constellation of Andromeda to locate the galaxies. They will look like small smudges against the dark sky. Try to avoid searching if a bright moon phase is present.

Cassiopeia

Mercury Mercury is visible for the first half of November, but you’ll have to be up just before dawn and have a clear view to the east as it doesn’t venture far above the horizon.

Venus Venus is still visible in our evening skies low in the southwest, but is setting around 6.30pm. Our neighbour planet appears close to a slender crescent Moon on the 7th and 8th (see figure). If you have a small telescope Venus will appear ‘half-full’ this month, and is waning to a crescent.

Mars The red planet is currently very faint and only just visible before dawn. On the 11th it lies just to the right of much brighter Mercury.

Jupiter & Saturn As the sun sets both gas giants are visible in the south. They have disappeared below the horizon by mid to late evening.

Moon This month’s full moon occurs on the 19th November and is traditionally known by a variety of names, including Beaver, Frost, Freezing, and Scratching Full Moon. The total lunar eclipse on the 19th is not visible from the UK as it begins as the Moon is setting.

Object of the Month November presents a great opportunity to spot the farthest object visible to the naked eye. In fact, it’s not just one object, but several – a whole galaxy in fact! The Andromeda Galaxy is located 2.5 million light years from Earth and is our closest neighbouring major galaxy. It is larger than the Milky Way, containing twice the number of stars. Both galaxies are due to merge in about 4.5 billion years.

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Although the Andromeda Galaxy is best viewed under a dark, moonless sky, it is still visible under moderately light polluted skies. Use the figure to help find it with the naked eye, and if not clearly visible try with binoculars or a small telescope. (Those of you with keen eyesight and very dark skies might be able to spot the Triangulum Galaxy, which is even further away). Look to the east around 6.30pm throughout November. Find Cassiopeia and the Square of Pegasus quite high in the sky, and use these and the brighter stars in the constellation of Andromeda to locate the galaxies. They will look like small smudges against the dark sky. Try to avoid searching if a bright moon phase is present.

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Tear ‘n’ Share Sweet Bread Introduction

Although not a traditional festive-themed bake, sweetbreads do tend to come into the ascendancy during the winter months, and this tear ‘n’ share loaf will not only offer a soft, lightly sweetened and buttery bread treat – delicious as toast or as a bigger accompaniment to an evening meal – it’s also sociable and fun.

Top it with some butter, jam or even icing, and serve.

Ingredients

(serves four)

1 cup warm milk 2 tsp active dried yeast 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 4 egg yolks 2 tbsp sour cream 1 tbsp vanilla extract 3 oz unsalted butter, softened, room temperature 1/4 tsp kosher salt Egg wash (whisk together) 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp water 3 to 4 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Method 1. Check yeast by dissolving 2tsp of active dried yeast with 1/2 cup milk and 1tsp of sugar from the overall amount and leave in a warm location until frothy, about 10-15mins. If the mixture does not froth up and rise, discard and start again.

2. Into a bowl sift three cups of

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Top Tip

Do not overknead, or the gluten strands will flour, then add get overworked and tear, 1/3 cup sugar, leaving you with a chunky 1/2 cup warm dough that doesn’t have milk, 4 egg yolks, the strength to hold a good rise of the 2tbsp sour cream, logs together at dough.

1tbsp vanilla extract one end, then braid and the risen yeast mixture. them, tucking the ends Mix with a paddle attachment underneath itself. on low speed, then switch to a kneading hook and knead on 5. For second proofing, transfer low speed for about 20mins so to a 12x18” baking sheet, cover the dough is elastic. with a clean tea towel and transfer to a warm place once 3. Add 3oz of butter and 1/4 tsp again until the braid doubles of the salt and knead it into the in size. Repeat the trick with bread until no streaks of butter preheating the oven slightly, are seen, (5-7mins). if needs be. Once doubled in size remove from the oven and 4. For first proofing, oil the sides preheat it to 180°C with the of the bowl and the dough, baking rack in the middle. Brush cover the bowl with a kitchen the braid with the egg wash towel and leave in a warm and sprinkle with sesame or place to proof until doubled in poppy seeds (optional). size, about 90mins. Preheat the oven at 100°C for 2-3mins, 6. Now bake for about 30then turn it off and place the 35mins or until the top is golden bowl into the oven. To shape, or temperature inside registers divide the dough into three 90°C. pieces, rolling each into a tight ball, then into a 20-inch log.

Then remove, allow to cool, cut Pinch the ends of the three and enjoy.

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