East Dorset News
Winter 2017
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
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Leader’s Message
In This Edition
Councillor Spencer Flower
As we approach Christmas it is a time to reflect on the true spirit of the season. A time when we should be thinking about our faith, about peace, goodwill and giving, and of course looking forward to enjoying time with family and friends. We live in a great part of the country with a strong local economy and our community enjoys relatively good health by comparison with other parts of the country. It is a time also to reflect on the debt of gratitude we surely have to those who give up their own time throughout the year to help others in our community and indeed across the country. We cannot take these sentiments for granted. I hope that we will all reflect over Christmas on what we can each individually do to make where we live better and the lives of those around us more fulfilled. East Dorset District Council still faces challenges in the year ahead. We have been successful in retaining our frontline services, despite the financial pressures during the past few years of austerity. Our partnership with Christchurch has been a great success, but more needs to be done to deal with known future reductions in funding and anticipated service demands.
Read more about Gareth’s story
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When going to print we still await a decision from the Secretary of State about a radical reorganisation of Local Government in Dorset. Whatever the decision, for me the most important consideration is we continue to do what is in the best interests of the communities we serve. Have a great Christmas and a happy New Year!
The Team Editor: Ceri Lewis, Communications and PR Manager Assistant Editors: Melanie Baldwin, Isabella Gamble and Melissa McCormick, Communications and PR Team Design: Alison Bartlett, Graphic Designer
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Healthy Homes Dorset Living in a cold home is not good for your health, especially if you already have a breathing or heart problem. Healthy Homes Dorset, Funded by Public Health Dorset and managed by Dorset County Council, provides free insulation (and in some cases heating equipment) to Dorset residents vulnerable to the effects of
living in a cold home, regardless of income. Our team of qualified energy advisors can also help you to lower your bills, deal with damp or mould and make your home warmer. For more information call 0300 003 7023 (9am - 6pm Monday - Friday) or visit www. healthyhomesdorset.org.uk
Christmas at Moors Valley From Santa Specials to storytelling and stable animals – there are lots of Christmas events to enjoy at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest this winter. Alongside traditional favourites like Christmas crafts, carol singing and a pantomime, there are lots of NEW events this year.
Moors Valley also provides the perfect setting to choose your Christmas tree. The park sells only British trees, ranging in height from 2 – 8ft and our Christmas tree shop opens from 1 to 17 December or until stock runs out
December Events Saturdays 2, 9 and 16 Sundays 3, 10 and 17
Hawks in the Forest Family Christmas Photo
Between 11am and 4pm | £5 per family Dress up in winter splendour and create a fabulous family memory holding a very special white falcon or owl in front of a beautiful Christmas tree back drop. Saturdays 9 and 16
Carols by the Tree
4pm | FREE As the light falls, enjoy singing some traditional Christmas carols outside the Visitor Centre.
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Sundays 10 and 17
Longdown Stable Farm Animals
Between 10am and 4pm | FREE to come along, £1 to hold a chick Meet the stable animals of Longdown Dairy Farm in our forest shelter. No need to book. Monday 18 and Tuesday 19
The Frog Prince by Forest Forge and Bumblefly Theatre
6.30pm | £10 per person A classic story for the festive season, filled with madcap humour and a sprinkling of magic, a large portion of family fun and brilliant storytelling. Many characters from familiar fairy tales plus a couple of lesser known gems keep the action moving whilst memorable songs will have you singing all the way home! Booking essential.
Phone 01425 480811 or visit www.moors-valley.co.uk for more information.
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Join our army of Digital Champions A Dorset organisation is looking for volunteers to help others get to grips with computers and take their first steps online. The Superfast Dorset project is looking to increase its army of Digital Champion volunteers, who run free sessions across the county to pass on basic skills. Around 150,000 Dorset adults need help with digital skills and 70,000 are offline. Volunteers can do as many or as few hours as they wish and make a huge difference to people’s lives. If you are passionate about the benefits of being online, have good IT and mentoring skills, bags of patience and want to give something back to your community, please get in touch. Visit www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/getonline or email p.hobbins@dorsetcc.gov.uk for more information
Pearl Sampson, Ted Shepherd and Margaret Allard of West Moors get basic computer and online skills training from Superfast Dorset Digital Champion Paul Hobbins at their local library.
Top tips for your turkey this Christmas Here are some tips from our Public Health team on how to prepare, cook and store your Christmas turkey
Preparation
Cooking
Storing and using leftovers
If you buy a frozen turkey defrost the bird fully before you cook it. Remove giblets (if present) as soon as you can to help speed up defrosting. Put the bird in a deep dish to hold thawing liquids – these should be poured away without splashing worktops or cloths as this can spread bacteria. Don’t wash your turkey – this may spread bacteria around, which would otherwise be killed off during cooking. After touching raw poultry always wash your hands.
Where available, follow cooking instructions on the pack. As a general guide preheat your oven to 180oC (350oF, gas mark 4) and allow between 35-45 minutes cooking time per kilo, depending on the weight of your turkey.
Cool any leftovers as quickly as possible (within 90 minutes), cover them and put them in the fridge. If you're putting leftovers in the freezer, you could divide them into portions so you can defrost only as much as you need. If you're reheating leftover turkey or other food, always make sure it's steaming hot all the way through before you eat it. Don't reheat food more than once and ideally use leftovers within 48-hours
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Christmas bin collections
Between Christmas Day and Saturday 13 January, your usual rubbish and recycling collection days will be different. Check the table below for your revised collection days: Usual collection day Friday 22 December
Revised collection day No change
Monday 25 December
Wednesday 27 December
Tuesday 26 December
Thursday 28 December
Wednesday 27 December
Friday 29 December
Thursday 28 December
Saturday 30 December
Friday 29 December
Tuesday 2 January
Monday 1 January
Wednesday 3 January
Tuesday 2 January
Thursday 4 January
Wednesday 3 January
Friday 5 January
Thursday 4 January
Saturday 6 January
Friday 5 January
Monday 8 January
Monday 8 January
Tuesday 9 January
Tuesday 9 January
Wednesday 10 January
Wednesday 10 January
Thursday 11 January
Thursday 11 January
Friday 12 January
Friday 12 January
Saturday 13 January
Monday 15 January
No change
Check your collection dates and download your calendar at www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/recycle Remember: • we will collect up to two extra sacks of rubbish beside your bin on your first rubbish collection after Christmas Day • we will collect extra recycling if placed in your own boxes, with glass kept separate • there will be no garden waste collections between Monday 25 December and Sunday 7 January • household recycling centres are open from 10am to 4pm daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Christmas recycling Most of us produce extra waste over Christmas, but much of it can be recycled using your Recycle for Dorset service. Remember that you can recycle:
Recycle your tree
• wrapping paper (not foil or glittery paper, please)
Don’t forget you can recycle your real Christmas tree by cutting it up and putting it in your garden waste bin if you have one, or by taking it to a household recycling centre.
• cardboard boxes and packaging
The Dorset Waste Partnership can no longer collect your real Christmas tree if it’s left whole at the kerbside. Alternatively, you may be able to book a Christmas tree collection with a Dorset-based charity. Find a list of participating organisations at www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/ christmas-trees 6
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• Christmas cards and envelopes You can find out more about which items can be recycled at the kerbside at www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/which-bin
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Dorset Area Councils Joint Committee gets to work The Dorset Area Joint Committee, made up of representatives of six of the nine Dorset councils, including East Dorset, has started cross-council discussions on the future of council services in Dorset. The committee, including councillors from Dorset County Council, East Dorset District Council, North Dorset District Council, Purbeck District Council, West Dorset District Council and Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, elected Cllr Rebecca Knox, Leader of Dorset County Council as Chairman at its first meeting. Cllr Anthony Alford, Leader of West Dorset District Council, was elected as Vice-Chair. Of the six councils that are represented on the committee, two of them, East Dorset District Council and Purbeck District Council, decided earlier this year not to support the ‘Future Dorset’ proposal which seeks to reduce the nine current councils in Dorset to two unitary authorities.
Let's keep crime down
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While all of Dorset’s councils continue to await a decision from Central Government on ’Future Dorset’, the committee will look to find solutions to the shared challenge that all councils face: to continue to deliver valued public services against a background of declining resources. More information about the Joint Committee, including meeting agendas and latest news can be found at www.dorsetareacouncils.wordpress.com. To follow live updates during committee meetings follow @DorsetAreaJC on Twitter
We are very lucky that levels of crime and anti-social behaviour within Christchurch and East Dorset are low, but it is important that you remain vigilant and take measures to ensure you do not become a victim of crime this Christmas.
Hints and tips make sure your car is locked when you go Christmas shopping and do not leave your purchases in view make sure you lock all side and back gates and ensure windows are securely shut
fit exterior lights, that come on at night, to cover the sides and back of your property put all your tools away so they cannot be used to break into your house and lock your garage or shed with proper security locks if you are going away this Christmas make your home look
like somebody is living in it. Don’t close your curtains – in daytime it shows the house is empty. Use automatic timerswitches to turn your lights on when it goes dark ask a neighbour to check on your property if you are going away this Christmas
Want to know more about home security? You can contact Dorset Police for further advice: www.dorset.police.uk or call Dorset police non-emergency number 101 @cb_edd_councils
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FREE Christmas
Parking
East Dorset District Council is again offering festive shoppers in Ferndown and Wimborne free parking in the run up to Christmas. Parking in council-run car parks, plus High Street car park, in Wimborne and Penny’s Lodge in Ferndown will be free on Saturday 2, 9 and 16 December and from Monday 18 to Monday 25 December, inclusive.
Swimming pool closed for maintenance The swimming pool at Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre in Wimborne will be closed from Monday 4 December for four weeks. The pool will be closed for essential maintenance works and will reopen on Tuesday 2 January 2018
Calling all landlords The Christchurch and East Dorset Partnership is delighted to invite landlords to the re-launch of its Private Sector Landlords Forum on Wednesday 31 January 2018 at 6pm at the Christchurch Borough Council Offices, Bridge Street, Christchurch, Dorset. We welcome any landlord or managing agent who has property in the Christchurch or East Dorset areas to attend or anyone who is thinking of becoming a landlord. This event presents an excellent opportunity for landlords to meet and network with each other. The event will include an update on the roll out of Universal Credit and incentives available for landlords who wish to work with the Housing Service to assist clients looking for accommodation. We will also be introducing an invaluable new service available for landlords experiencing tenancy difficulties. If you would like to attend or be added to our mailing list for future events please email Jan Collins at jcollins@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk or call her on 01202 795041. Refreshments will be available and as places are limited we advise early contact to secure attendance. If you currently have any tenancy issues you wish to discuss please do not hesitate to contact the Housing Service on 01202 795211
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The free parking periods do not apply in car parks in Wimborne owned by Waitrose and The Co-op, although, as usual, parking is refundable in store when shopping
The Great Pudding Stir The Victorian kitchen at the Priest’s House Museum and Garden in Wimborne will be serving up a delicious treat this Christmas. Visitors are invited to take part in the annual Great Pudding Stir as the museum spreads a little festive cheer. You’ll get the chance to stir a huge bowl of the dry mix and make a Christmas wish, before sampling the final product heated on our coal-fired range Saturday 9 December Priest’s House Museum and Garden | 10am - 4pm
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Apprenticeship updates for local businesses The Economic Development Team at Christchurch and East Dorset Councils hosted two Apprenticeship Levy Update Seminars recently. The events followed on from the success of the Apprenticeship Levy Seminars the team delivered earlier this year which highlighted the benefits of apprenticeships and introduced the levy to employers. The events took place at Queen Elizabeth School, Wimborne and Curtiss-Wright at Bournemouth Airport. Representatives from Skills and Learning BDP and Bournemouth and Poole College gave presentations on the apprenticeship scheme. Delegates also heard from employers who have successfully introduced an apprenticeship programme and implemented the levy and from apprentices currently on an apprenticeship. Freya Kendall is studying for a Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration with Skills and Learning BDP and Sophie McLaren is a Digital Marketing and Social Media Apprentice
with Christchurch and East Dorset Councils. Both discussed the benefits of studying and working on an apprenticeship programme. Freya said: “My apprenticeship has allowed me to not only start earning whilst I’m gaining a qualification but, I feel as though I am gaining valuable experience, knowledge and employability skills that I couldn’t get from anything other than an apprenticeship. I would recommend an apprenticeship to anyone.” Sophie added: “My experience as an apprentice has been really positive so far. No two days have been the same and I’ve learnt so much in a short space of time.” To find out more about how the Economic Development Team support businesses, schools and other organisations across Christchurch and East Dorset email the team at economy@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk or follow us on Twitter @CEDCBusiness
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New year, new you
New year, new you It’s that time of year when lots of people make a New Year’s resolution to increase their activity levels or get a bit fitter. Regular activity contributes to a healthy lifestyle so the trick is to maintain your initial enthusiasm and ensure you make getting out and about part of your routine. So, if you are reading this and thinking you’d like to be more active, perhaps we can help out? The Active 4 Health Partnership aims to encourage local people across Christchurch and East Dorset to get, and keep, active through a wide range of activities to suit location, interest and health need. With hundreds of weekly opportunities, both indoors and out, we’re here to help you take the first steps towards a more active lifestyle. The Activate Coast and Countryside activity programme is one such opportunity, which focuses on getting people active in local green space. There are some great ideas for local people to get involved with, no matter what your current level of fitness. But whatever you are thinking about doing, there are often barriers that hinder you. We offer activities that can help overcome some of those.
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Nordic Walking at Kingston Lacy
We offer 17 weekly health walks across Christchurch and East Dorset, from Corfe Mullen to West Parley and Mudeford to Highcliffe. They are all free and led by trained, friendly volunteers. Our walks are 30-60 minutes in length, are close to public transport links and they all finish at a venue where you can chat over a cuppa. Everyone has to start somewhere. It’s just finding what suits you and your lifestyle so that you keep doing it. Other options include: referral ambles, one-to-one cycle tuition, health cycle rides, night cycling, beginners running, ‘Couch to 5k’ running and Nordic Walking. Just turn up and we’ll take care of the rest for you
New year, new you
Gareth’s story Having retired early, at the age of 56, I gave myself a target to learn to ride a bike. Finding someone to teach me proved tricky but after some research, in the new free time I had, I found a programme of one-to-one training run by Marc Thompson based at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest. I wasn’t sure what to expect but much to my surprise at the end of the first lesson I was actually able to ride unaided and over the next two lessons we gradually extended the distances. Marc had great patience and showed understanding of the complete fear an adult faces when learning something new, which is completely different to that of a child. Over the next five months I slowly improved my skills by building up the miles. Through cycling, I have discovered parts of Dorset and Hampshire I never knew existed and have met some very nice people along the way. Sure, I have had a few knocks and spills, but it’s all part of the learning curve. Six months after after I finished my course with Marc, I took part in, and completed, a 60-mile cycle event. I guess you could say I have now caught the cycling bug and my next target is to do 100 miles. I would have never achieved so much without taking that first step all those months ago. I’m now fitter and healthier thanks to my new hobby.
Gareth doing the Wiggle New Fore st 100 Sportive
It’s great to hear how Gareth has benefitted from our Active 4 Health Partnership. One of the best and easiest ways to benefit your health is walking just 30 minutes each day. After that, who knows what you can achieve?
For more information on the Activate Coast & Countryside Programme or Active 4 Health Partnership, please contact: The Health & Activity Team Christchurch & East Dorset Councils activate@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk 01202 795682 @cb_edd_councils
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Councillor Contacts
Councillor Contacts 2015-2019 Alderholt Gina Logan
Ameysford Cathy Lugg
Colehill - East Janet Dover
Colehill - East KD Johnson
Colehill - West David Packer
Corfe Mullen Sarah Burns
Corfe Mullen Derek Burt
Corfe Mullen Paul Harrison
Crane Steve Butler
Ferndown Central Steven Lugg
Ferndown Central Peter Oggelsby
Ferndown Central Julie Robinson
Hampreston & Longham George Russell
Handley Vale Simon Tong
Parley Barbara Manuel
Parley Andrew Parry
St Leonards Ray Bryan
St Leonards Mike Dyer
St Leonards Barry Goringe
Stour Robin Cook
Verwood East Simon Gibson
Verwood East Boyd Mortimer
Verwood West Toni Coombs
Verwood West Spencer Flower
cllr.glogan@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01425 656839
cllr.clugg@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 872066
cllr.dpacker@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 887137
cllr.sburns@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07539 339487
cllr.sbutler@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07920 054100
cllr.slugg@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 872066
cllr.stong@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01258 840061
cllr.grussell@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 874735
cllr.rbryan@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01425 474335
cllr.mdyer@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 874918
cllr.sgibson@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 820822
cllr.bmortimer@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07961 782375
West Moors & Holt David Shortell
West Moors & Holt Alex Clarke
cllr.dshortell@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 870476
cllr.aclarke@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 894913
Wimborne Minster David Morgan
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cllr.dburt@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 883870
cllr.poggelsby@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 893245
cllr.bmanuel@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 891197
cllr.bgoringe@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01425 489078
cllr.tcoombs@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 827376
West Moors & Holt Andy Skeats
cllr.askeats@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 873786
cllr.kdjohnson@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 884470
cllr.pharrison@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07712 264289
cllr.jrobinson@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07513 578177
cllr.aparry@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07582 775766
cllr.rcook@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 889199
cllr.sflower@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 821231
Wimborne Minster Shane Bartlett cllr.sbartlett@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07593 197302
East Dorset District Council is made up of 29 democratically elected members representing 16 wards. Currently the council comprises 26 Conservative and three Liberal Democrat councillors. Further details can be found at: dorsetforyou.gov.uk/councillors
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Customer Services Officer What does your job involve? I am part of a team of frontline staff who help members of the public with their enquiries. This can be face to face, on the telephone, via email or social media. Our day begins at 7.45am when the post arrives. We scan it so it can be distributed electronically to the different offices and departments across Christchurch and East Dorset. From 8.45am we then open our reception areas and welcome visitors to our offices. No two days are the same here in Customer Services; it is a busy and fast paced environment which makes most days go very quickly!
at the Tivoli Theatre What is the name of the magical object containing the Genie in the story of Aladdin? To enter our competition please email your answer to lauren@tivoliwimborne.co.uk or send a postal entry to Aladdin Competition, Tivoli Theatre, West Borough, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1LT.
What is the best thing about your job? The people! I enjoy helping people and solving their enquiries. We also have a great team ethic within Customer Services where we always endeavour to create solutions, not problems. There isn’t anything I dislike about my job - I’m really lucky!
What are the strangest things your team have been asked? Well, once someone phoned us on Christmas Eve to ask how long it would take to cook her big turkey! We did wish her good luck but suggested she referred to the instructions on the packaging!
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What’s on in East Dorset November
Wednesday 13
Tuesday 28
Bingo at The Hub
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest 5 - 6.30pm
Cash prizes to be won! £10 for 10 games. All welcome, only over 18’s may play.
Friday 15 - 1 January 2018
Thursday 21
Tivoli Theatre | Various times
Allendale Community Centre | 2 - 4pm
Verwood Hub | 7.30pm
Thursday 30
The Original Jukebox Heroes
Christmas Family Night Ride
Aladdin - Pantomime
Christmas Crafts
Allendale Community Centre | 2 - 4pm Come and get glittery and festive with some creative Christmas Crafts!
Under 10’s Christmas Disco
Visit www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk
Tivoli Theatre | 7.30pm
26 - 1 January 2018
December
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest 10.30am - 3pm
Family Festive Quiz Trail
Look back at 2017 on our Merry Christmas quiz trail with fun activities for children and tricky trivia for adults.
Friday 1 - Wednesday 20 (or until stocks last)
Christmas Tree Shop
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest 10am - 4pm
Sunday 31
New Years Eve Family Party!
Support sustainable forestry in Britain and buy your Christmas Tree at Moors Valley.
Verwood Hub | 7.30pm - 1am
January Wednesday 17 Saturday 16
Childrens Craft Club Festive Decorations Walford Mill Crafts | 2pm (Booking essential).
Sunday 17
Beauty and the Beast Pantomine
Allendale Community Centre | 2pm Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 Saturday 16 and Sunday 17
Tuesday 19
Moors Valley Railway
Verwood Hub | 7.30pm Wednesday 20
Santa Specials
Enjoy a special trip on the Moors Valley Railway to visit Santa in his station grotto (booking essential).
Festive Bingo at The Hub
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Start Stargazing
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest 7 - 9pm £37 per person (14+) for 4 week course.
Thursday 18
ELO Experience
Tivoli Theatre | 7.30pm
A group of experienced and highly talented guys come together to re-create the fabulous sounds of the Electric Light Orchestra. All information was correct at the time of print and is subject to change.
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