BH Living Spring 2023

WARMER IN WINTER

“There is no doubt that the conservatory is much warmer than previously, and no, the room is not darker either!”

David Birch, Chichester

NO MOULD OR CONDENSATION

“This is the best thing we have done in this house. Used to run with condensation and now zero.”

Karen Thomas, Chippenham

COOLER IN SUMMER

“You could have fried an egg on the table in there in the summer, I now look upon the conservatory as a new room. It is quiet, restful and cosy.”

Carol Doyle, Surrey

REDUCES ENERGY BILLS

“I’ve already turned the underfloor heating down. Lovely job guys, thank you!”

Anne Bird, Bristol

QUIETER IN BAD WEATHER

“For the first time in 10 years we do not have to close the door to the conservatory when it rains or find it difficult to hear the TV.”

Mr & Mrs Bailey-Webb, Warsash

Mr & Mrs Barber, Wells

God save the King!

Welcome to the spring edition of BH Living. After the sad passing of HM Queen Elizabeth last year, we now await a much happier event - the coronation of our new monarch King Charles III. BCP Council are keen to encourage as many people as possible to celebrate the occasion with street parties and have even waived the license fee for applying for street closures so that streets and whole neighbourhoods can party together. But if you’re planning on having a street party, you’ll need to get your applications in by the end of March - see page 8 for more details.

For many of us who had been facing a cold and expensive winter, springtime seemed a long way off but we are nearly there, with hopefully warmer days ahead (and lower energy bills).

The cost of living crisis doesn’t stop there unfortunately with many hardworking families still finding it difficult to make ends meet with higher prices for food and other essentials. The good news is that there is help available both from government and local organisations.

Our local food banks are working hard during unprecedented demand and can be accessed easily if you have been referred to them. You can be referred by all sorts of organisations and it’s really easy so if you are in need, please get help as soon as possible. See page 6 for more details. There is now even a pet food bank which has been set up in Poole - more about this on page 6.

The UK government are also offering help to some of the hardest hit by the current crisis in the form of credits which were applied automatically to most people’s fuel bills. Those on lower incomes were also entitled to additional payments into your bank account with more payments planned for the months ahead. If you’re unsure what you’re entitled to and how to apply, or even if you qualify, take a look at our news article on page 10 which will hopefully point you in the right direction.

With spring in the air and school holidays just around the corner, many parents are probably already asking that age-old question: ‘What am I going to do with the kids?’. Hopefully our what’s on guide to spring activities should help on page 22.

Enjoy the current edition and we’ll see you again for the summer edition coming out in June which will include a special feature on all of the exciting summer events and festivals planned for this year.

Beryl teams up with Enterprise Car Club in environmental drive

The Micromobility provider, Beryl, has teamed up with Enterprise Car Club in a new partnership designed to promote the benefits of shared ownership for both business and personal travel.

By offering discounted Enterprise Car Club membership rates and free driving credit to Beryl users, the scheme aims to encourage people to move from private to shared ownership transport solutions and contribute towards reducing congestion and carbon emissions.

The partnership is part of Enterprise’s ongoing commitment to delivering more convenient and connected travel by integrating different types of shared transport including Beryl bikes and scooters. Enterprise Car Club members can already enjoy a free 200 Minute Beryl Bundle when they sign up to Beryl. The new scheme creates a reciprocal arrangement encouraging Beryl users to explore the benefits of Enterprise Car Club.

80 year old Care home Team Leader celebrates 48 years of service

Ita Graven from Elizabeth House care home in Parkstone enjoyed a double celebration recently when she not only turned 80 but was surprised with a special afternoon tea to commemorate her amazing 48 years of continuous service. Care South’s Chief Executive, Simon Bird joined the team to celebrate the occasion and personally thank Ita for her dedication to Care South. “We are lucky to have lots of long-term team members who have stayed with us well in excess of 25 years, but Ita’s 48 years is really quite incredible and there certainly seems to be no stopping her with her energy and enthusiasm”.

Ita is currently even caring for residents younger than herself and quipped “The 48 years have gone by in a flash! I love the work; every day is unique, and I’ve made a good living out of doing something I enjoy.”

The partnership will promote Beryl’s suitability for first and last mile journeys, making it quick and simple to link with an Enterprise Car Club car, which can then be used for longer journeys or those that simply need four wheels rather than two.

Beryl Partnerships Lead, Ben Lee, said:

“Ultimately, we want to inspire more people to take up sustainable travel options and help make our towns and cities cleaner and greener spaces in which to live, work and visit. By partnering with Enterprise Car Club, we have a great opportunity to show people how flexible and convenient shared schemes can be in helping them get from A to B.”

To claim this offer visit the https://www.enterprisecarclub.co.uk/ gb/en/programs/promotion/member-benefits, choose your location, and enter your promotional code. The offer expires on the 31st January 2024.

Donate your unwanted laptops & phones

BCP Libraries have partnered with DonateIT to reuse your old laptops, tablets and mobile phones and give them to families who need them. If you have any old devices, please drop them off at Bournemouth Library, Christchurch Library or Poole Library. Before you donate make sure you unlink your devices from any online cloud accounts such as iCloud and Google. For Android devices perform a factory reset through your settings.

Outline plans released for Constitution Hill regeneration

An outline proposal for 88 low-rise new homes, 106 parking spaces and regeneration of empty heritage buildings into residential space and business use has been made on behalf of FuturePlaces, BCP Council’s urban regeneration company. Outline proposals are set to breathe new life into disused land and buildings at Constitution Hill in Poole.

Over the next six months Housing Development will finalise plans for an affordable mixed tenure housing scheme and submit a planning application.

For more informationon FuturePlaces visit: www.bcpfutureplaces.co.uk

ParentLine confidential text messaging service

ParentLine is a confidential text messaging service providing parents and carers of 5-19 year olds in Dorset a way to seek advice from the local NHS school nursing team about their child’s health and development via text message. Parents and carers can get advice about a range of issues, including toileting, sleep, development, behaviour, healthy eating, mental health, bullying, school refusal and exam stress.

Advice via the 5-19 ParentLine service is from 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday (excluding weekends, bank holidays and school holidays), with a member of the team responding to messages within one working day. If you send text outside these hours, you will receive an automated message with advice on where to get help if you need it urgently.

Text 07312 263131 for confidential advice and support from a member of the school nursing team. ParentLine is not an emergency service, for urgent medical attention contact your GP, 111 or 999.

Giving you sustainable travel choices

The NHS recommends at least 150 minutes’ moderate activity per week which a 15-minute daily commute easily covers. Outdoor physical activity is also great for your mental health by helping you manage your stress levels. It can help you sleep better at night too.

Instead of automatically grabbing the car keys, why not walk, cycle, wheel, run or scoot to work, school, your friend’s home or the shops. Being physically active is easier if it replaces something you already do. Short journeys to work or school are ideal for this and, let’s face it, by the time you’ve factored in traffic jams, road works and finding a parking space, cycling, scooting or walking is often faster and less costly than driving!

‘The Active You’ is about YOU and your environment. It’s about helping you to build regular exercise into your day, good for both your physical and mental health. It’s also about cutting down car journeys and reducing congestion and air pollution.

Check out transformingtravel.info for more information and tips to help ‘The Active You’ walk, cycle or scoot for your local journeys.

Our ‘Active You’ programme aims to change the way we travel. We want to encourage you to take up an active form of travel and we’re busy building a network of new cycle and walking paths to help you do this. We’re also providing programmes like our longerterm cycling and walking plan, our ‘School Streets’ initiative and our cycle training schemes.

Whether it’s walking, wheeling, cycling, running or scooting, BCP Council is committed to helping you chose to travel using just your own muscle power!

Kirsty Reade-Blake and her children Indiana and Savannah-Rose on the new Whitecliff and Baiter cycle path in Poole.

Bournemouth Foodbank issues urgent appeal amidst cost of living crisis

The rising cost of basic foods such as pasta, tea, bread and other everyday foods is hitting the most vulnerable the heaviest with 61% of those in the most deprived areas buying less food than last year according to the ONS (Office for National Statistics).

It’s thought that public health could be affected as a result of the rising prices, with nearly one-quarter (23%) of the ONS’s survey participants saying they had skipped or reduced the size of a meal because they could not afford to buy food, according to data from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

As a result Bournemouth Foodbank has seen unprecedented demand for it’s services. In September 2022 alone they helped 997, of which 279 were children and the situation

has become more acute with even more local families turning to the foodbank for support, leading to the local charity issuing an urgent appeal for more funds and contributions. Proceeds from the appeal will enable the charity to reach more people with the emergency food and the support they need to move out of crisis and receive specialist advice to address long term problems that they may be facing. And for a limited time, donors who give £30 or more will receive a free gift of a an ‘Ending Hunger’ Tote bag. Donate £50 or more and also get a branded travel mug.

You can donate here: https://www. crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bournemouthfoodbank-appeal

Introducing Dorset Police Interceptors

Dorset Police has recently launched a new Interceptor Team.The new team of uniformed officers will tackle criminals using Dorset’s road network who are involved in crimes, such as county lines drug dealing, human trafficking, modern slavery, burglary and vehicle crime.

The officers will use a mixture of Interceptor Team marked and unmarked highperformance vehicles to target offenders with the latest high-tech equipment, enabling officers to check various policing systems for intelligence from within the vehicle.

Currently those who find themselves in need can be referred to the foodbank via a ‘Voucher referral scheme’ working alongside local agencies such as Citizen’s Advice, Children’s Services and health visitors.

To find out more about the Agencies working in partnership with the food bank visit https://bournemouth. foodbank.org.uk/contact-us/

A new movement for movement

Active Dorset, alongside BCP Council, NHS Dorset, Our Dorset, Dorset Council and Public Health Dorset have released a physical activity strategy for Dorset with the idea of getting us all moving more and engaging in physical activity. The strategy, Our Dorset: A Movement for Movement is available to view now at www.movementformovement.co.uk.

First Food Bank for pets launched in Poole

Dorset Dogs CIC (Community Interest Company) have launched their first Food Bank for pets at Canford Heath Community Fridge

The Pet Food Bank initiative comes in response to the increased pressures on pet owners due to the cost-of-living crisis. According to the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) survey of more than 60 animal shelters across England, 92% of shelters have seen an increase in people wanting to surrender a dog compared to pre-pandemic levels, and 88% saw an increase in people wanting to surrender cats.

The Pet Food Bank runs alongside the Community Fridge where people can top up their own food shop and save food from going to waste. (There is no means testing, and everyone is welcome).

Eventually, the CIC plan to have a network of Pet Food Banks across Dorset.

Each bank will be run on a trust basis –trusting that only those in real need will take what they need.

Dorset Dogs are also appealing to the Dorset community for pet food donations if they are in a position to help.

How to donate: Take your food donations to Canford Heath Community Fridge, 7 Mitchell Rd, Canford Heath, Poole BH17 8UE (car park is on Scarf Road) Mon. to Sat. 09.30 - 10.30am or to Café Riva, Boscombe Overcliff Drive, Southbourne BH5 2EL

PICK-UPS: Currently covering (BH3, BH8,9,10,11,12,13) TEXT 07544 801046 start text: “DFD + your address” Or email hello@ dorsetdogs.com

If you own an accessible business and could host a Pet Food Bank, offer a collection service or volunteer to get involved in the initiative, please email hello@dorsetdogs.com

For more information visit: www.dorsetdogs.com/foodbank

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Celebrate the King’s Coronation with a street party

Residents and local communities are being invited to apply for a free street party licence to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

The UK will celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III with a threeday bank holiday weekend from Saturday 6 May to Monday 8 May 2023.

The Coronation will take place on the morning of Saturday 6 May at Westminster Abbey, and on Sunday 7 May Coronation Big Lunches will bring communities together with a special Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle.

On the 8 May, The Big Help Out, will provide an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of His Majesty’s service and showcase the impact of volunteering within communities.

To help residents commemorate the Coronation, BCP Council is waiving the usual administration fee for street party road closures. The street parties are usually organised by groups of residents who get together to celebrate with their neighbours, friends and families.

For anyone wishing to hold a street party over the extended bank holiday weekend, the Council are asking that applications are submitted by Friday 24 March 2023.

A council spokesperson said, “The King’s Coronation marks a special time in our history, and it is an opportunity for us to come together again to celebrate.

“We want to make it easy for local residents and communities to organise street parties. To celebrate this special occasion, we have waived the fee to close residential roads and made the process easy to encourage as many residents as possible to join in”.

The Big Screens will be in position over the weekend in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole broadcasting the national events and further local events will be announced as the big day draws closer.

To find out more about hosting a street party and celebrating the coronation visit: The Coronation of King Charles III (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)

Active Travel projects in BCP Council area given £287k boost by Active Travel England

Projects to encourage active travel across the BCP Council region have been given a £287,000 boost with a new support grant awarded by Active Travel England (part of the Department for Transport – DfT) from the Government’s Capability an Ambition Fund.

The award will be used to fund a number of initiatives across the conurbation, which will help encourage local people to change their travel behaviour and consider adopting active travel.One such project is the design and planning of more secure cycle parking facilities across the BCP Council area. Fear of bike theft is one of the main reasons preventing people from cycling and providing more secure bike storage could help encourage more people to cycle for everyday journeys.

Funds from the grant will also be used to continue the popular and successful ‘Active Travel in Schools’ work, which includes ‘School Streets’ and the ‘Bike It Plus’ projects. Both are aimed at improving the safety of school children whilst encouraging them and their families to take up cycling, walking, wheeling and scooting to school.

To find out more go to: www.tinyurl.com/287kfundingboost

Above: The School Streets campaign in the BCP Council region, temporarily closed some roads outside of Schools entrances to reduce pollution outside the schools and encourage active travel by the children and parents. The scheme has been widely welcomed as a success.

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Help for households during Cost of Living crisis

As part of the government’s strategy to help UK households during the current costof-living crisis, most people who qualify for help will have received their first payments automatically by now. If you were eligible, you’ll have been paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits. This includes if you’re found to be eligible for a Cost of Living Payment or a Disability Cost of Living Payment at a later date.

You could get up to 3 different types of payment depending on your circumstances on a particular date or during a particular period:

• a Cost of Living Payment, if you were getting a qualifying low income benefit or tax credits

• a Disability Cost of Living Payment, if you were getting a qualifying disability benefit

• a Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, if you’re entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2022 to 2023

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Low income benefits and tax credits

You may get a payment of £650 paid in 2 lump sums of £326 and £324 if you were getting payments of any of the following:

• Universal Credit • income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)

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The payment will be made separately from your benefit.

For more information on cost of living payments visit: www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

Further guidance will be published when more details have been announced, including the qualifying dates.

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Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024

The government has announced when further Cost of Living Payments will be made between spring 2023 and spring 2024. These payments are:

• £301 for people on an eligible low income benefit, to be paid during spring 2023

• £150 for people on an eligible disability benefit, to be paid during summer 2023

• £300 for people on an eligible low income benefit, to be paid during autumn 2023

• £300 for pensioner households, to be paid during winter 2023 to 2024

• £299 for people on an eligible low income benefit, to be paid in spring 2024

Further guidance will be published when more details have been announced, including the qualifying dates.

Energy saving tips

As well as special payments to households hit hardest by the cost of living crisis, the government has published energy saving tips.

For example, did you know that you could save up to £70 per year just by switching appliances off at the socket instead of flicking them to standby?

More energy saving tips can be found here: www.helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/energysaving-advice/

COVID-19 vaccinations in Dorset pass the two million mark

The Seafront Box Park Boscombe is a £140,000 Development funded by the Towns Fund and due for completion in March 2023. The park features three 40 feet converted shipping containers available exclusively to start-up BCP based businesses on a one-year lease. Each container is complete with insulation, laminate flooring, electrics, water outlet, blinds and Bifold doors that open directly out on to our award-winning seafront.

BCP council are looking for applications from start-up businesses or people have an idea for one. Contact seafrontprojects@bcpcouncil.gov.uk for more information and a short expression of interest application.

Since the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered back in December 2020 more than two million doses have now been delivered in Dorset according to Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust.

Around 80% of the population have had primary doses of the vaccine, with more than 300,000 eligible people taking up the most recent seasonal booster. The jab was provided at a range of locations across the county including pharmacies, GP practices, community ‘pop-up’ clinics and vaccination centres.

Artist’s impression of the beachside container conversions

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Full steam ahead for Poole Park Railway

The popular Poole Park Railway reopened in October 2022, much to the delight of locals. Featuring a new track, spacious engine shed and 32-capacity, wheelchair-accessible carriages, the reopening was a long anticipated ocassion for many residents keen to see the railway running again for the first time following its closure in 2018. Karen Rampling, a local mum of three boys said “I remember my parents bringing me to the railway when I was just six years old and it’s become an important part of the park. I was sad to see it close but thrilled to now see it reopen again. It was just as good as I remember it being and the boys loved it!”

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Get involved in the local conversation

Got an itch you need to scratch? Get involved in the conversation about the local issues that matter to you. The council hold live online Q&A sessions so, if something matters to you, take part in one of their regular sessions. Ask questions of councillors on hand to respond to concerns on issues that impact you.

Eyes to the skies

The skies above our region are famed for spectacular flying displays of aircraft wowing the crowds at Bournemouth Air Festival. Last summer an equally thrilling site lifted off – the first osprey chicks to hatch in southern England for 200 years.

A conservation project is restoring these striking fish-eating birds to their former haunts in Poole Harbour - one of the most environmentally rich areas in the country. This summer, why not visit the new look out point at Ham Common for some osprey spotting, you might also be lucky enough to see other harbour stars from giant white-tailed eagles to elegant spoonbills.

Better buses for BCP residents

The Department for Transport (DfT) is helping local councils with a Bus Service Improvement Plan with the intention of making buses more frequent, more reliable and better value for money. BCP Council is part of the scheme which gives them access to government funding and support for local services. The council’s aim is that by working with bus operators and getting noticeable benefits it will increase the number of people travelling by bus.

These sessions are broadcast on BCP Council’s social media channels including YouTube, facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Join the conversation facebook.com/myBCPcouncil

Elections May 2023 – Don’t forget your ID

Voters in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area will need to show an accepted form of photographic identification at this year’s local elections in May. The requirement to show photo ID at the polling station is a new condition, introduced under the UK Government’s Elections Act, which comes into effect this May

Find out more at: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ elections

Proposals include measures to speed up buses, to reduce journey times and improve punctuality, increase bus frequencies on some routes, and encourage competitive offers on fares.

Find out more bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ busstrategy

Poole Park Railway

The Osprey, sometimes referred to as The Sea Hawk. Credit: Jitze Couperus

Council to continue free water refill stations after 2022 success

19,000 single-use plastic bottles were saved from ending up in the bin during July last year thanks to BCP Council’s “Turning the Tide” project with City to Sea. 150 free water refill stations can now be found along the seafront to help reduce the use of plastic bottles on the seafront with the scheme continuing through 2023.

Eye catching mural takes shape in Poole

A mural inspired by the work of Philip Henry Gosse now features on a formerly plain gable end at New Orchard in Poole. This is thanks to a partnership between BCP Council, Poole BID and the Historic England Heritage Action Zone.

Council to clamp down on littering

From spring this year, people caught littering in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will receive a £75 fine, increasing to £150 if not paid within 14 days. Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) will be issued to anyone aged of 18, who is caught littering.

Alongside this, the council’s Environment Teams are working with local primary schools to develop an Environment Award scheme to help promote positive messages to school children to respect the area around them and encourage environmentally conscious behaviours.

Plans on track to build more local homes for local people says council

BCP Council’s aim to deliver 15,000 new homes across our three towns for people of all incomes is on track claims the council with over 1,400 built or in planning stages. Last December 14 four-bedroom homes at Moorside Road in West Howe were completed and are now let to local families in housing need. This spring the council are opening 22 new affordable, low-energy homes in Alice Gardens in Poole.

Parkstone lifesavers

A life-saving defibrillator was installed on the public toilets in Ashely Cross, Parkstone last summer, due to the fundraising efforts of local resident Coreen Barnett with support from local Parkstone Ward Councillor Ann Stribley.

A further four defibrillators are now being installed around Parkstone, thanks to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding secured by fellow Parkstone Ward Councillor Steve Baron.

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Family hubs

Thanks to further support from government to the tune of £883,000, BCP Council are setting up ‘one-stop’ family hubs to support families. Children’s centres will be transformed into family hubs offering support to children from pre-birth up to 25-years-old and local families. The family hub transformation funding will help to achieve the council’s vision for connected communities and brighter futures for children, young people and their families.

Find out more and get involved bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ familyhubtransformation

Smallest library

A community room at the region’s smallest library is bringing people together. Ensbury Park opened a small garden room last September, after funding from Enpals charity, BCP Council and the Talbot Village Trust. It is now used as a warm space on Thursday afternoons and is open to book clubs and Lego clubs.

These defibrillators, which will be installed at Parkstone Library, The Bermuda Triangle Public House, Willow Park and Seaview Kiosk, could help save a person’s life when they’re suffering a cardiac arrest, with time being of the essence.

Above: Free water refill stations were installed along the seafront in 2022

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Fall in criminal and anti-social behaviour in BCP

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) and crime is reducing across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, thanks to extra funding from BCP Council and collaborative intelligence-led working with agencies. There was a 25.59 per cent reduction of reported crime rates in Bournemouth town centre, during the peak summer season of April to August 2022 compared to the same time in 2021, according to last October’s Seasonal Response Review.

ASB also dropped by 11.3 per cent during April to December 2022 across the three towns, compared to the previous year.

The reduction was partly thanks to a total of £2 million investments from BCP Council over 2022/23. The funding has brought in increased street lighting and CCTV across the three towns, particularly in bus stops and subways and new 24/7 CCTV coverage in Christchurch. It has also led to a greater security presence from Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) officers, with a focus on ASB hotspots.

Behind-the-scenes follow up work by council youth, family and homeless services have also helped to reduce repeat offending.

Do you have a concern about ASB?

Always call 999 if someone’s life or property is at risk. For non-emergencies, you can call the police on 101, email 101@dorset.pnn. police.uk or visit www.dorset.police.uk.

If you’re experiencing any ongoing issues with antisocial behaviour or have any concerns, you can contact the council’s ASB team for advice and guidance. Contact asbteam@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 01202 128883.

Meet the ASB team

The council has a dedicated ASB team who work in partnership with other agencies to prevent, tackle and investigate anti-social behaviour to improve the quality of life for communities, businesses and visitors. The teams collect evidence and use enforcement tools when informal interventions don’t work. In 2022 the team helped bring about ten Premises Closure Orders for properties associated with serious ASB and disorder. The court orders resulted in restricted access to properties to help protect the safety of the community.

A key area of work is preventing young people from becoming involved in ASB. The ASB team undertake youth engagement work which can include working with families and alongside uniformed security to patrol parks and other summer nuisance hotspots. In 2022 early intervention into youth related ASB cases led to 94% of these young people not engaging in further anti-social behaviour.

National funding to bring local travel benefits

BCP Council have ambitious plans to improve the local travel infrastructure with its largest ever investment in sustainable travel, thanks to government funding. The idea is to make it easier for residents to make green, healthy and sustainable travel choices.

BCP and Dorset Councils were jointly awarded the multi-million-pound grant from the Department for Transport which is now being used to invest in a network

of new cycle and walking routes and bus improvements across the region.

Sustainable travel improvements have already been completed or are under construction at ten locations.

The council are also helping schools and businesses to install vital facilities like bike storage and showers and improving safety with new crossings on busy roads near to schools, business parks and public facilities.

Part of the funding will go towards supporting the Beryl bike, e-bike and e-scooter hire scheme, which since its launch has seen 1.3 million journeys covering over 4.8 million kilometres across our area. Of these journeys, 33% have replaced a car, van or taxi journey, cutting down on emissions and congestion.

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CSAS seasonal response lead Frankie Kingsbury (right) and CSAS officer Catherine Brookfield in Bournemouth

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Food - most of us love it and yet so many of us waste a lot of it too. In fact latest figures suggest that on average each UK household wastes about £60 of food per month which is over £700 per year!

And the problem isn’t just a UK-wide one. Globally it’s estimated that between 25% and 30% of food produced is lost or wasted. Some of this is unavoidable but much of it is, if we change our habits and adjust our lifestyles a little.

Food waste hurts the environment

It’s hard to believe but if food waste was actually a country, it would be the third biggest emitter of greenhouse gasses in the world! Not only are there so many resources used for growing it, rearing it or producing it, there are lots more resources used in processing it, packaging it, transporting it and storing it and when it doesn’t make into hungry tummies, all of that resource used to get it to your home is wasted.

Small steps can make a big impact

Nobody wastes food on purpose, but there are some easy things we can do to use up as much as possible of the food we buy. Better valuing and using up your food will save you money on your food shop too! Climate change can feel like a huge and abstract problem, but food is something we have control over multiple times a day, and can make a difference with every meal.

5 steps to start saving and stop wasting

1. Keep a track

You might not even notice where more food could be saved till you actively look. Spend a week or so trying to notice what ingredients are most commonly thrown away, is it often leftovers, or things you never got round to using at all? If you know what’s being thrown away and how, it’s easier to change!

4. Store it

Storing our food correctly can help it last longer, and give us a better chance of using it up. Check out www.hubbub. org.uk/store-it-like-a-pro for top tips on storing fruit and veg, to keep it happy and fresh for as long as possible.

Fact: Did you know that storing tomatoes upside down helps them last longer?

2. Check it

Always check your fridge and cupboards for what you’ve already got before you go food shopping. You might have forgotten tasty treats you already have, or you might spot ingredients that need to be finished, so you can plan your shop better to combine with those. Check ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ labels too, so you know what needs to be used up first.

5. Freeze it

Getting friendly with your freezer could save you a wad of cash, and save a lot of food from the bin! Did you know you can freeze almost anything safely, and without reducing the quality or nutritional value?

<wacky fact> Did you know you can freeze eggs? You need to break them out of their shells first. Crack them in a Tupperware container and beat the yolk and white together lightly then pop the top on the container. Label it with the date you froze it and the number of eggs used and next time you need an omelette, defrost the eggs and bingo!

You can find out what else you can surprisingly freeze such as cheese and even rice by visiting www.hubbub.org. uk/15-freezer-friendly-foods

3. Plan it

Meal planning is a great way to help reduce food waste, as you’ll only buy the things you need and know what days you’re eating them. Remember to save some empty days in your plan for eating out, or sorting out leftovers and random ingredients. Not done much planning before? Check out www.hubbub.org.uk/10-easy-meal-preptips for helpful tips.

6. Share it

Going on holiday? Cooked too much? Sometimes we will have done all the meal prep and planning yet still have spare food that’s perfectly good. This food can be shared with your local Community Fridge to share food with your neighbours - it could be odd ingredients or full blown meals! The community fridge is a great idea to help people share food they don’t want. There are a few dotted around BCP.

Check out www.hubbub.org.uk/thecommunity-fridge to find out more info on locations and the idea behind it.

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DORSET in Pictures

by Matthew Pinner

Our county boasts a wide variety of spectacular landscapes, from the cliffs and beaches on Dorset’s historic coastline, its chalk downs and limestone hills, heathland and vales, to its picture postcard towns and villages and other ancient settlements.

In “Dorset in Pictures”, photographer Matthew Pinner takes a fresh look at Dorset, capturing the huge variety of scenery, natural and man-made, that makes Dorset special. For those of us who live in the county and for its many thousands of visitors, this book captures some of the most iconic scenes perfectly. Here’s a selection of photographs from our own area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole but also a few further afield.

Published by Amberley Publishing in 2022, “Dorset in Pictures” features some of Matthew Pinner’s finest work and you could be the lucky owner of this 129 page masterpiece.

DORSET in Pictures of Win a copy

To be in with a chance to win, visit the BH Living Facebook page at: facebook.com/bhlivingdorset, like our page and vote for your favourite picture. We’ll draw one random voter out of the hat to win this beautiful hardback book.

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Christchurch Quay

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Spring into Family Fun Spring into Family Fun

Activities and more in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Get a spring in your step

It’s been a long cold winter for many of us and although we’re not quite out of the woods yet, the daffodils are the tell-tale sign that spring is beckoning us out of hibernation.

So whatever pokes your interest, there’s sure to be something for all the family in our handy guide to events across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Some of them are even free so you don’t need to put your hand in your pocket at all.

Bonkers Bunnies Activity Trail

Hop on up and try and find all the bunnies to win a prize!

Date: 25/03-19/04/23

Time: 10am-4pm

Location: Durlston Castle

Price: £3 per prize trail pack

Contact: 01929 424443

Mother Goose Pantomime

The #Cracking Panto for all the family. It’s full of all your favourite traditions – a fabulous fairy, a brut of a baddie and of course, a fella in a frock!

Date: 16/04/2023

Time: 2:30pm

Location: Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Price: From £12.00

More Info: tivoliwimborne.co.uk

Super slam Wrestling

All Star Super Slam Wrestling returns to the Pavilion Ballroom in 2023 with non-stop ring action.

Date: 16/04/23

A Spring in Your Step - Creative Writing Workshop

Put your detective caps on, it’s time to investigate! See if you can tell what a character might be thinking or feeling by asking questions and looking closely at their actions. Aimed at 7-9 Year olds.

Date: 25/03/23

Time: 10am-11am

Location: Southbourne Library, Seabourne Road

Info: 01202 428784

Canoe Easter egg hunt

Enjoy a fun-filled guided paddle with New Forest Activities, along the Beaulieu River in stable ‘Canadian style’ canoes.

Date: From 01/04/2023

Time: From 10am

Location: Bailey’s Hard, Beaulieu

More Info: www.newforestactivities.co.uk

ToooB

Introducing toooB, a curious and friendly shape-shifting creature who is not quite sure where she’s landed or who she is. As toooB explores the world around her she learns how things work and invents games to play with the humans around her.

Date: 20/04/23

Time: from 11am

Location: Pavilion, Bournemouth

Price: £6pp

Suitable for: 6-24 months

Contact: 01202 203630

Tiger Day Spring

Tiger 131 only runs twice a year a Tiger Day - You can’t afford to miss it! See a WWII tank display and explore The Tank Museum on a day dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank.

Date: 22/04/23

Time: 08.30-17.00

Location: The Tank Museum, Wareham

More Info: 01929 405096

Dream Machines

The event creates a unique, exciting atmosphere as bikers and spectators enjoy a relaxed evening on Poole Quay.

Time: 3.00pm-5.00pm

Location: Bournemouth Pavilion

Price: Child / Over 60’s £12.65. Adult £17.90 More info: www.bournemouthpavilion. co.uk/events/superslam-wrestling-2023-2

STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL

The musical, based on the award- winning global film phenomenon of the same name, inspired the world to dance and spawned the smash-hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing. Directed by Craig Revel Horwood, who co- choreographs with Strictly’s creative director Jason Gilkison

Date: 17/04/23 – 22/04/23

Location: Pavilion Theatre

More Info: strictlyballroomtour.co.uk

Date: 02/05/23-29/08/23 (Tuesday’s)

Location: Poole Quay

More Info: www.pooletourism.com

King’s Coronation

Christchurch Town Council will hold a fancy dress competition for children, You can come dressed as a King, Queen, Prince or Princess, or any other regally inspired outfit!

Date: 06/05/23

Location: The Quomps, Christchurch

More Info: www.christchurch-tc.gov. uk/events

Mini Steam on the Quay

Celebrate the sights, sounds and smells of the age of steam when mini traction engines come to Poole Quay.

Date: 07/05/2023

Location: Poole Quay

More Info: www.pooletourism.com

Shrek The Musical

Set in a mythical land, Shrek The Musical is the story of a big, green, smelly ogre who is living his happy ever after all alone in his swamp until suddenly, a gang of homeless fairy-tale characters (Pinocchio, Cinderella, the Three Pigs, you name it) move in by request of Lord Farquaad.

Date: 31/05/23-03/06/23

Time: From 7.30pm Location: Regent Centre, Christchurch

Cost: £20

Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival

The event will bring an amazing array of tastes, colours and experiences to town and is a ‘must go to event’.

Date: 20/05/23-21/05/23

Location: Hurn Bridge Equestrian

Centre, Christchurch

Price: From £6 (under16yrs Free)

More Info: www.cheeseandchillifestival.com

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Christchurch Food Festival

A fantastic festival for all the family! With street food traders, artisan producers and entertainment.

Date: 27/05/23-29/05/23

Time: From 10am

Location: Christchurch Quay

More Info: www.christchurchfoodfest.co.uk

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Wimborne Folk Festival

Bouncy castle & slide, Folk active workshops, Dancing round the maypole, Forest nature crafts, Family treasure hunt and much more…

Date: 09/06/23-11/06/23

Location: Wimborne Town

More Info: www.wmff.co.uk

Harry Paye Pirate Day

Avast me harties!  Tis time for land lubbers to dig out yer eye patch, earing and cutlass for Poole’s annual celebration of its favourite pirate son Harry Paye.

Date: 17/06/2023

More Info: www.theregent.co.uk/event

Poole Pretty Muddy 5K and Pretty Muddy Kids

Pretty Muddy® isn’t like any other fundraising event. It’s a 5k muddy obstacle course that everyone, no matter their ability, can take part in! For children there is the Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids – a brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones.

Date: 03/06/2023

Time: From 12pm Location: Baiter Park, Poole More info: https://raceforlife. cancerresearchuk.org/find-an-event

Time: 12.00-6.00pm

Location: Poole Quay

Cost: FREE More Info: www.pooletourism.com/ whats-on

ChunkFest

A hybrid sports and live music event to raise equality and awareness within the fitness community for disabled people and athletes as well as raising money for a Dorset based charity and injured ex military personnel !

Date: 24/06/23

Time: 9am - 11:30pm

Location: Poole Stadium, Poole

More Info: chunkfest@houseofchunk.co.uk

Price: From £35

Quay for my Car

Car fanatics will not want to miss this event which showcases some of the best cars ever produced. Each week is themed so one week you may be checking out the open top sports cars whilst the next you could be admiring the Best of British.

Date: 24/06/23-26/08/23 (Friday nights)

Time: From 6pm

Location: Poole Quay

Date: 28/05/23

Milkshake! Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular NEW Show for you all, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends plus two Milkshake! presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen!

Time: 12pm and 3.30pm

Location: Bournemouth Pavilion

Price: £8.25 - £19.50

More info: co.uk/events/milkshake-live-2023www.bournemouthpavilion.

Disney 100 - The Concert

A brand new concert will tour UK arenas in 2023, in celebration of 100 years of Disney!

Date: 08/06/23

Time: Doors open 19:00

Location: Bournemouth

International Centre

Price: from £36.00

More Info: www.bic.co.uk

More Info: www.pooletourism.com

Benedict XVI Last Testament

Author Peter Seewald Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

On New Year’s Eve 2022 the news came that former Pope Benedict XIV had died peacefully in the Monastero Mater Ecclesiae in Vatican City. Many people, including world figures in politics and the church paid homage to a man many called one of the greatest theologians of the 20th Century. It was enough to make me want to learn more about the man, his life and how he became the first Pope to resign his post in over 700 years. It offers us all a unique insight into his life both before, during, and after his occasionally turbulent years in office.

The book itself is a very easy read, written in an interview format you admire how the author has, at times, put to The Pope Emeritus some very challenging questions. You can see that here we have two friends who clearly know each other and are comfortable in each other’s company discussing his life from childhood through to the time when his health started to

Grandpa’s Great Escape

Author: David Walliams

PLC

ISBN: 9781472944627

Reviewed by Brian Case

Number of pages: 288

deteriorate, to just before his death as he dedicated the remaining years of his life to prayer and reflection.

Although not officially an autobiography, the book does indeed cover his whole life from childhood growing up with his loving family, living through Nazism to how he became a professor of theology and eventually becoming Archbishop of Munich. The book then covers how he became Pope, his achievements and then some of the obstacles he had to overcome during his tenure in the chair of Saint Peter. He was known by many priests and cardinals as “Gods Rottweiler” and this is also covered in the book as are many lighter moments of humour he shares with us.

The book is not over religious which itself makes it accessible for many whether Christian or not. As well as covering the life of the former pope, It also offers a unique insight into one of the most powerful offices in the world.

Review by Jason Harris

Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books

My nine year old son was excited to begin his next novel by David Walliams, having read many of the best-selling author’s previous titles such as ‘Gangsta Granny’ and ‘The midnight gang’.

Walliams has a great knack of encouraging inquisitive young minds to see the world immediately around them through different eyes and this title is no different.

In Grandpa’s Great Escape, we are introduced to Jack, a twelve year old boy who has a very special relationship with his elderly Grandfather, who throughout the book is referred to as ‘Wing Commander Bunting’. This lovable old war hero seems to be stuck in the past and it quickly becomes apparent that he’s living with what adults would refer to as the effects of dementia. But to Jack, his Grandpa has a wild imagination and time with him is one big adventure. Rather than portraying dementia with a negative vibe, Walliams succeeds in taking the young reader on a wildly exciting journey through life, but uniquely seeing it through the eyes of a dementia sufferer.

Whereas almost everybody else in the story has written Grandpa off, Jack forms an impenetrable bond with him and embraces his Grandads forgetfulness and sense of fun as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.

ISBN: 9780008183424 Number of pages: 464

Jack, egged on by Grandpa, assumes the character of ‘Squadron Leader Jack Bunting’ who becomes Grandpa’s, or should I say Wing Commander Bunting’s second in command. Together they seek to uncover a wicked plot within a local old folks home which leads to a daring escape plan. There’s a colourful array of characters along the way including a very proper and slightly snobby old lady who secretly holds a torch for Grandpa and also a Rear Admiral who shares Grandpa’s desire to ‘beat the Jerrys’ although in this case, the Jerrys are the rather unsavoury characters running the old folks home.

Like many, I’ve watched loved ones struggle with dementia but this story is a heartwarming one that leaves the negativity of dementia behind. Without realising it, my son was learning about mental illness in a very deep and meaningful way. He understood, and didn’t really question, that some people find it harder to live in the present than the past and that rather than challenging those people to live in the here and now, it’s sometimes better (and more fun) to let them live in the past.

The ending was somewhat unexpected and definitely a tear-jerker so have those tissues ready for the last two chapters and the epilogue.

Wednesday 15th March 7.30pm

Rick Buckler – In Conversation with Eddie Piller Rick Buckler was the drummer for The Jam throughout the band’s entire existence. He performed every concert and played on every record the band ever made. We are thrilled to welcome Rick Buckler to a special evening where we will discuss his time with one of the UK’s finest band’s with Eddie Piller (Acid Jazz Records/The Modcast).

Tickets £15

Thursday 16th March 2.00 pm

Steve Laister – WOW! That’s A Show

Join Steve Laister (Winner of Sir Norman Wisdom’s Award for Comedy Excellence) and special guests for a fun, feel good afternoon you’ll never forget. A 2 Hour comedy laugh-along & sing-along extravaganza.

Suitable for ages 16+

Friday 17th March 7.30pm

Hal Cruttenden: It’s Best You Hear It From Me Age Guidance 14+

Tickets £19

Saturday 18th March 7.30pm

China Crisis

Tickets £25

Tuesday 21st March 7.30pm

Feast Of Fiddles

Tickets £25

www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk

Friday 24th March 7.30pm

Francis Rossi: Tunes & Chat

Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his acoustic guitar to bring you a selection of wellknown hits and some previously not-performedlive-before tunes. It’ll be a unique evening in which Francis will reprise fan favourites from a remarkable 50+year career. Expect original-style, acoustic versions of Quo classics, threaded together with chat in this music based evening.

Tickets £30 Standard) / £45 VIP/ £80 Super VIP

Saturday 25th March 7.30pm

Very Santana recreate the guitar master and his band’s live experience, with all the authenticity and uniqueness that made Carlos Santana a living legend musician and composer.

Tickets £18.50

Thursday 30th March 7.30pm

Ballet Theatre UK: Romeo & Juliet

Tickets £20 & £18 (£15/£14 concessions)

Saturday 1st April 7.30pm

The History Of Rock

Tickets £26.50 & £24.50

Wednesday 5th April 7.30pm

The Zombies

Plus Support: Rogers & Butler

Tickets £27.50

Thursday 6th April 7.30pm

The Hollies Story

Tickets £20

Saturday 8th April 7.30pm

All Or Nothing

All Or Nothing Experience Live Concert Show from the West End Cast tells a story of the iconic Mod band the Small Faces through their electrifying music.

Tickets £23

Thursday 13th & Friday 14th April 7.30pm

The Searchers: Thank You Tour

Tickets £29.50

Saturday 15th April 7.30pm

Hot Rocks Productions present

Mother Goose: Adult Panto

Suitable for ages 16+

Tickets £20

Sunday 16th April 2.30pm

Hot Rocks Productions present

Mother Goose

Tickets £14.00 adult/£12.00 under 16

Wednesday 19th April 7.30pm

Richard Digance

Tickets £18.50

Thursday 20th April 7.30pm

Sun Records: The Concert – 70th Anniversary Show. Revisit the blessed recording studio and the legendary record label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas and scores more rockin’ pioneers, as they once again come to life live on stage.

Tickets £27.50

Friday 21st April 7.30pm The Christians Tickets £27.50

Saturday 22nd April 7.30pm

Bootleg Blondie

The world’s No.1 official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band

Tickets £22.50

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At peace, not forgotten

The cemeteries around BCP are home to some interesting residents…

Across our three towns we have many notable people buried in the cemeteries. Many are household names made famous in their own right, such as Mary Shelley and Lewis Tregonwell, others are less well known but their historical importance in our area is just as important and is one worth sharing. It only takes a walk around some of the local cemeteries to learn more about these people and here we look at three of them.

Alfred Russel Wallace January 1823 –November 1913

Co-discoverer of the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

Buried in Broadstone Cemetery, Poole, Dorset

In our modern world of social media and 24hour rolling news coverage, we often forget it was not that long ago that it was more of a case of whoever got their book or paper published first, were the ones who gained the fame and recognition. This is one such case.

Situated in plain sight 30 metres on the right as you enter Broadstone Cemetery, Poole, you see a strange monolith placed over a grave. The pillar is in fact a fossilised tree trunk, thought to be Conifer and its origin is believed to be from the Portland area of Dorset. This marks the final resting place of Alfred Russel Wallace, naturalist, explorer,

Frederick George Abberline 8 January 1843 – 10 December 1929

Famous as the lead detective in the 1888 Jack the Ripper murder investigations

Buried in Wimborne Road Cemetery Bournemouth

One for the criminologists among us, the Whitechapel Murders, or more commonly known as the ‘Ripper Murders’ took place in the late 1880’s where five grizzly murders were attributed to the infamous (and never identified) serial killer. Upon retirement, the lead detective in the case moved to Bournemouth and is buried in the town which qualifies him for his place in this article.

Christopher Crabb Creeke – March 1820 – May 1886

Famous for the early development of Bournemouth

Buried in Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth

Although Lewis Tregonwell is long regarded as the founder of Bournemouth, it was Christopher Creeke who was the main architect of the town who brought together the landowners and then gained their cooperation in the task of planning

geographer, anthropologist, biologist and illustrator who, independently of Charles Darwin, was the co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection.

Both Wallace and Darwin knew each other and although both did their research independently of each other, they are both credited with the discovery of natural selection. Together they presented a scientific paper to the Linnean Society, London in July 1858 which was then published in August 1858. It was Darwin however who got his book published first and then in all probability enjoyed a greater share of the credit.

Upon Wallace’s death in 1913 it was suggested he was buried in Westminster Abbey alongside Darwin, however it was said his own wishes, along with that of his family, was he wanted to be buried in Broadstone Cemetery, Poole.

Frederick Abberline was born in Blandford Forum, Dorset and trained as a clockmaker. He moved to London in 1863 where he joined the Metropolitan Police (N - Division) rising rapidly through the ranks. He was promoted to Inspector First class in 1888 and then Chief inspector in December 1890.

Such was the respect Abberline gained from his colleagues, along with his esteemed knowledge of the local area, that he was place in the position of Lead Detective investigating the Ripper murders heading up the investigating team.

Although the case had many leads and suspects no one was ever charged. Abberline retired from the police in 1892 in the rank of Chief Inspector and retired to Bournemouth where he lived until his death in 1929, he is buried in Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth.

drains, water supply and roads which is needed for the development of any town. Born in Cambridge, Creeke moved to Bournemouth in the mid 1850’s on a commission from Mary Shelley to convert a large property into her beach retreat. Upon her death, Creeke remained in Bournemouth.

At the time, Bournemouth did exist but in a very disorganised haphazard way. In 1856 parliament allowed the establishment of Bournemouth Commissionaires, of which Christopher Creeke was appointed surveyor. His remaining years were spent advising the commissionaires and land owners in designing the town in a way that is still very evident today.

Christopher Creeke died in 1886 and is buried in Wimborne Road Cemetery which he himself had designed.

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ABBA Angels Mother’s Day weekend

A full night of ABBA’s greatest hits comes to Key West! One of the UK’s premier Abba Tribute Bands have been established since 2000.

Date: 18/03/23

Time: Doors open 6-8pm (act starts at 8:30pm)

Location: Key West, Bournemouth Pier

Price: £20pp

More Info: 01202 237915

Vincent Simone

Tango Passions

Argentine tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage with his brand new show.

Date: 18/03/23

Time: Doors open 7:30pm

Location: The Regent Centre, Christchurch

Price: From £37.00

More Info: 01202 499199

Bournemouth Bay Run

Run Bournemouth’s only coastal half marathon, or take on the 10K, 5K or 1K family fun run. Enjoy running alongside the English Channel coastline to raise vital funds for the fight against heart disease.

Date: 02/04/2023

Time: From 9:15am

Location: Bournemouth Seafront

More Info: 01202 451718 www. bournemouthbayrun.co.uk

Debra Stephenson

Take a trip with the star of Dead Ringers, Spitting Image, The Imitation Game, and Bad Girls, as she hurtles through time in a multiverse of musical icons.

Date: 05/05/2023

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Price: From £20.00

Birdwatching Cruise with City Cruises Poole

Departing during the puffin nesting season from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier. Join us for a spectacular evening cruise along the eastern tip of the Jurassic Coast to Dancing Ledge and back. Date: 12/05/2023

Kinson Knitters

Knit, crochet or whatever your choice of yarn craft is join the Kinson Knitters.

Date: 25/03/2023

Time: 10:00-11:00am

Location: Kinson Library

More Info: 01202 127333

Ballet Theatre UK presents Romeo & Juliet

Join Ballet Theatre UK with their passionate portrayal of one of the world’s greatest love stories, Romeo and Juliet

Date: 30/03/2023

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Price: From £19.80

More Info: www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

The best in live stand-up with comedians off the telly from such shows as BBC2’s Mock The Week, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow etc.

Date: 28/04/2023

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Bournemouth Pavilion

More Info: 0300 500 0595 or www.lolcomedyclubs.co.uk/venue/ bournemouth-pavilion

Poole Seafood Festival

Dorset’s ONLY FREE Seafood Festival

Date: 02/05/23-05/05/23

Location: Poole Quay

Price: FREE

More Info: www.pooleseafoodfestival.com/

Time: 6pm-10pm

Location: Poole Quay

More Info: 02077 400400

www.cityexperiences.com/poole/citycruises/summer-birdwatching-cruises

Bournemouth 7s Festival

A unique mix of sport and music, Bournemouth 7s attracts 30,000 people and 400 sports teams to the south coast every year.

Date: 26/05/2023-28/05/2023

Location: Chapel Gate, Christchurch

More Info: 01202 545630

www.bournemouth7s.com

Pine Walk Art Exhibition

Art @ Pine Walk was set up almost 60 years ago and is a popular place for artists to show their work, and art lovers to browse and buy it.

Date: 29/05/23 onward

Location: Westover Road, Bournemouth

The only crematorium in Poole, Purbeck and North Dorset

BCP Council has announced that Poole Crematorium at Gravel Hill will be closed until at least September 2022, and currently has no plans to replace the defunct cremators. Harbour View is an ideal alternative.

Funeral packages from £2,795*

A complete funeral service is available directly, without the need for a Funeral Director.

A beautiful, peaceful location for funerals and memorial services

Easily accessible from the A35 and A31

At least 90 minutes between funerals

Air-conditioned ceremony halls

Ceremony halls suitable for small or large congregations

Full funeral home facilities available on-site

Catering facilities available on-site for wakes