East Dorset News Winter 2017

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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Could you be a digital champion?

Bin collection dates this Christmas COMPETITION Win Pantomime tickets

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.

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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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The meat is steaming hot all the way through

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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.

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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

this Christmas

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

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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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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!

All entries to be received by midday on Friday 8 December. Family ticket is for four people, including a maximum of two adults for the performance on Sunday 17 December at 6pm. This prize has no cash value and cannot be transferred. Your contact details will only be used for the purposes of this competition and will not be shared or used for any other purpose.

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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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