East Dorset News Summer 2017

East Dorset News

How does your garden grow?

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Summer 2017

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Contents

Leader’s Message

In This Edition

Councillor Spencer Flower

After the tragic events the nation has experienced this year, including the terrorist attacks and the fire at Grenfell Tower, I hope we can now renew our individual and collective resolve in order to stand together in the face of adversity. My thoughts and prayers are with relatives and friends who lost loved ones.

Summer is of course the season when we think of holidays and enjoying the fine weather. Our Health and Activity Team are encouraging people to make an Active Promise as the importance of getting up and about cannot be underestimated. Exercise not only improves our health but also our overall wellbeing. There are some great prizes on offer when you sign up to the scheme, so why not commit to being a little more active in your day-to-day life. We’ve got some beautiful places to explore across East Dorset. With fine weather we can all enjoy more walks over the summer months and get fitter at the same time.

I hope you continue to enjoy your East Dorset News but please don’t forget that for more regular news and events from us you can also sign up to our fortnightly e-newsletter at dorsetforyou.gov.uk and follow us on Twitter @cb_edd_councils. That way you’ll get the very latest on what’s happening in the community. Thank you to everyone who is already signed up. I am always so impressed with how engaged our local communities are in what’s going on across East Dorset and hope you get the opportunity to enjoy all the events this summer.

Dan Smith makes his ‘Active Promise’

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Let’s hope the good weather continues! 

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Improving access for people with disabilities Moors Valley Country Park & Forest is benefitting from a share in a half-million pound National Lottery-funded scheme to improve access for visitors with mobility and sensory impairments to heritage sites in the south west.

The Heritage Ability scheme, established by Living Options Devon, was awarded £527,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Moors Valley is one of 18 heritage sites to benefit from the funding.

Moors Valley has already made great strides in improving accessibility and achieved a Gold award for Access & Inclusivity in the 2016 Dorset Tourism Awards.

The team at Moors Valley thank the Heritage Lottery Fund

Events at Moors Valley August Sunday 13

Bee Walk

10 - 11.30am | £2 per person Wednesday 30

Family Bat Walk

Saturday 9

Try Orienteering

1.30 - 3pm | £2.50 per person Saturday 16 - Sunday 17

Autumn Steam Gala at Moors Valley Railway 10.45am - 5pm

October Sunday 15

Family Fungi Foray

10.30am – 12pm | £4 per person

8 - 10pm | £8 per person

September Sunday 3

Spider Walk

10am - 12pm | £2 per person

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Phone 01425 480811 or visit www.moors-valley.co.uk to book your place.

Katie Davies, Accessibility Champion at Moors Valley, said “We are really excited to be part of this project.

Working with specialist advisers will help us to focus on where we can improve and ensure that we have the right skills and facilities in place to make the countryside as accessible as possible to everyone”. 

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Help us STOP animal poaching We need information to help catch poachers who are stealing animals, potentially causing them unnecessary suffering, and risking contaminated meat entering the food chain.

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Trespassing with dogs or firearms

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Illegal slaughtering

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The sale of illegally processed meat

With 90% of Dorset crime classed as rural, a special team has been set up to make it easier to report and tackle animal poaching.

Poaching is no longer always about someone working alone to take something home for their supper.

Poaching can be linked to wider-scale crime that affects animal welfare and food safety.

The team are seeking information relating to •

Poaching of deer and theft of livestock

The Dorset Rural Crime Project comprises of Dorset Police Rural

Could you be fined for fly-tipping?

In 2016, the cost of fly-tipping to the Dorset Waste Partnership, including East Dorset District Council, was estimated to be around £130k. Despite the majority of items still being free to drop off at the local tip, many of us still choose to use private waste removal services when we have a large amount of rubbish to remove and dispose of.

However, did you know that you could be fined or prosecuted if you hand over your waste to someone who subsequently fly-tips it? Almost 50% of people recently asked didn’t!

If you are getting someone else to dispose of your waste, we strongly advise that you take the following steps before handing anything over...

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Check the individual/ company is registered with the Environment Agency. This is a free, quick and simple process - you just need their business name and their waste carrier registration number. You can do this online at environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-wastecarriers-brokers Ask the individual/ company to produce proof of their Waste Carrier Certificate Ask them to complete a ‘waste transfer notice’ that gives you a written and signed record of what waste is being removed, who is removing it and when it was removed.

Be wary of ‘man with a van’ services found on websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Gumtree. Any reputable company or individual will be happy to prove they are registered. If not, keep yourself safe and do not use their services. 

Crime Team, environmental health teams, Trading Standards, community safety teams and The Food Standards Agency.

If you see a crime taking place please call 999.

For non-urgent reports of suspicious activity or to report things you may have seen in the past, please contact Dorset Police on 101 or report it online at www.dorset.policy.uk/do-it-online 

Friends Against Scams Would you, your family, your community or workplace like to understand more about scams and why people can become scam victims?

If so then join others to become one of a growing number of Friends Against Scams.

Financial abuse through scams affects the lives of millions of people across the UK. More than £5billion is lost to scams in the UK each year. People who are scammed will lose money and may also suffer a loss of independence, good health and wellbeing. Many people do not report being a victim, but silence is a scammer’s best friend.

Friends Against Scams is a national initiative championed by Dorset County Council Trading Standards Service. For more information on how to become a Friend Against Scams visit www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk.

Anyone can become a scam victim. If it has happened to you contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06 who will take the situation seriously. This helpline is the first point of contact for consumers seeking advice or wishing to report a problem to trading standards.  @cb_edd_councils

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East Dorset District Council is supporting a trial scheme to help residents get a better deal on their gas and electricity.

If you have never switched energy suppliers before or haven’t done so for a number of years, you may be missing out on cheaper tariffs and opportunities to fix your energy prices.

The East Dorset Energy Switch supports people who want to pay less for their energy bills and is delivered by East Dorset District Council and iChoosr, an independent specialist provider in collective energy switching.

Who can register?

You can take part in the East Dorset Energy Switch if • you pay a gas or electricity bill which is in your name • you pay by direct debit or you have a pre-payment meter • you pay for both gas and electricity together (dual fuel), or you pay separate bills, or you pay only for electricity If you are in debt to your current gas or electricity supplier you can still register but you might need to pay off some or all of your debt before switching.

You do not need to live in East Dorset to take part. Non East Dorset residents are also welcome to register for the scheme.

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How to register You can register for the East Dorset Energy Switch by visiting www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/energy-switch. It’s free, simple and quick to take part and there is no obligation to switch.

You will be asked for details of your current tariff and details of your energy consumption (in kWh or the amount you pay each month). If you do not have energy consumption data (for example if you have just moved into your home) you can register using average consumption data provided by OFGEM (click on the information icons during registration for details).

Residents who do not have internet access can ask a relative, friend or neighbour to assist them or alternatively call East Dorset District Council directly on 01202 795096. 

Deadline to register is midnight Monday 9 October

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Ward budgets fund polytunnels ‘Growing your own’ is a rewarding life skill and healthy lifestyle choice, which is exactly why students from Beaucroft Foundation School are being encouraged to learn how to grow their own fruits and vegetables.

In order to develop their gardening project and to allow students to grow plants all year round, teacher Helen Legg approached councillors to help with fundraising to purchase a polytunnel for the school. To raise the sum needed, five East Dorset councillors clubbed together to fund the polytunnel project from each of their ward budget funds. Councillors Shane Bartlett, David Morgan, Janet Dover, KD Johnson and David Packer were pleased to see the results of their grant funding and see the plants grown by the proud students. All produce grown is eaten at lunch times by the school students.

To officially open the new polytunnel, a ribbon cutting took place with students and teachers from Beaucroft Foundation School and East Dorset councillors.

Councillors vote to join joint committee Members of East Dorset District Council have voted to be involved in the debates and decision making leading to the potential creation of a new structure for Local Government in Dorset. Councillors agreed to take up seats on a joint committee, which is being set up from September.

A Beaucroft student cuts ribbon with CllrJanet Dover, Cllr KD Johnson and Cllr David Packer On behalf of the Colehill and Wimborne Councillors, Cllr KD Johnston said “We are thrilled to have been able to combine our ward budgets for this worthwhile cause, and to see the plants grown by the proud students.

“It is important to facilitate practical life-skills and promote health and wellbeing for young people.” 

district and borough council in the proposed new Dorset area that choose to take up their seats. This means there could be a total of 16 councillors sitting on the committee.

The Future Dorset submission was submitted by six of the nine councils in February 2017. The three councils who voted not to be part of this submission were East Dorset District Council, Christchurch Borough Council and Purbeck District Council.

Cllr Simon Tong The decision to join the committee does not change the vote taken by members in January not to support the Future Dorset proposal. It simply means that East Dorset councillors are able to influence plans and have voting rights moving forward. Should the Secretary of State announce that he is ‘minded to’ support the Future Dorset proposal it would be for councillors to then decide if they wish to review their original decision.

Councillors approved the recommendation on the condition that the committee will comprise six members from Dorset County Council and two members from each

The role of the committee will be to look at things such as council tax harmonisation, the disaggregation of services and budgets for any new authority that might be created.

Cllr Simon Tong, Portfolio Holder for Change and Transformation, said: “After a full and detailed debate, East Dorset District Council has voted to take part in cross-county discussions on the future of local government in Dorset whilst at the same time keeping all other alternative options open to us.

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“We voted in January not to be part of the Future Dorset submission and that decision stands. However, members recognise that the interests of East Dorset residents will be best served if our council takes up its seats so that we are able to share in these discussions while we await the decision of the Secretary of State.” 

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‘My Active Promise’

Make your ‘Active Promise’ this summer Keeping active is really important for our health and wellbeing, yet many of us find it tricky to fit in the recommended 30 minutes a day to keep healthy. Just sitting can have negative effects on your health, so have a think; are you doing enough to enjoy the protective benefits of being physically active?

The councils’ Active 4 Health team would like to set you a challenge…

Would you like to join us in making an ‘Active Promise’?

In terms of getting active it is really important to start small and build up slowly. It is also a good idea to choose something that will motivate you and be fun.

Do you enjoy the fresh air? Do you enjoy the water? Would you like to learn something new? Would you like to meet new friends?

Would you like more quality time with your family? Would you like to get more involved in helping your community or environment? These can all be linked to ways of getting more active, just work out what is most important for you.

Local people across Christchurch and East Dorset have already started to make their ‘Active Promises’, will they inspire you to get started?

‘Walk to Tone Zone, instead of driving’ Alan Wood

‘Either cycle or walk five times every week’ Dan Smith

‘Cycle the children to school three times a week’ Nicky Smith

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‘My Active Promise’

partnership The Active 4 Health partnership aims to encourage local people across Christchurch and East Dorset to keep active through a wide range of activities to suit location, interest and health need.

With hundreds of weekly opportunities both indoors and out, help is at hand to help you make the first steps.

Please visit dorsetforyou.gov.uk/active4-health for some ideas or contact the Health and Activity Team if you need a bit more help to get started, email: activate@christchurchandeastdorset. gov.uk or tel: 01202 795682.

‘Walk an extra 30 mins a day, on top of current exercise’ Anne Hewitt

Post your ‘Active Promise’ pictures using:

#CEDActivePromise

Win a prize for your ‘Active Promise’ The Active 4 Health team is offering a free prize draw for those who would like to share their ‘Active Promise’ to help inspire others. Prizes include a Fitbit, Lifestyle Active membership, Moors Valley Country Park parking permit and pairs of Go Ape tickets. By entering the draw you agree to be contacted after 30 September 2017 to evaluate how you got on with your promise.

Your details will not be passed onto third parties or used for any other purpose.

How to enter Complete the ‘My Active Promise’ Voucher and return to ‘Active 4 Health’ Team, FREEPOST- RLSZ-CRXE-ETCZ, Christchurch and East Dorset Councils, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AZ Or do it online at: dorsetforyou.gov.uk/my-active-promise

‘My Active Promise’ is to:

Name: Email: Phone (if no email): Would you like to receive the monthly Active 4 Health enewsletter?

Yes No How many days each week do you currently do 30 minutes or more of physical activity that increases your heart rate?

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Thank you for your promise By entering the draw you agree to be contacted after 30 September 2017 to evaluate how you got on with your promise. Your details will not be passed onto third parties or used for any other purpose.

All entries must be received by Saturday 30 September. The draw will take place on Monday 2 October and winners will be notified by Friday 6 October.

Please return to: ‘Active 4 Health’ Team, FREEPOST- RLSZ-CRXE-ETCZ, Christchurch and East Dorset Councils, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AZ. Enter online via dorsetforyou.gov.uk/my-active-promise. @cb_edd_councils

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Is this the fastest growing independent optician in Dorset?

As Parley Optometrists open more clinics, take on more specialist staff and invest in even more advanced equipment, Rob Jones who is the owner and senior optometrist of the company reveals the secrets behind their award-winning practice.

Once again Parley Optometrists made it to the national finals of The Optician Awards for Technology Practice of the Year which has to be a record in itself. The company now in it’s eighteenth year has been shortlisted for the national finals no fewer than thirteen times.

Since its humble beginnings in 1999, the practice has seen itself grow to one which offers up to three full clinics a day whilst attracting national recognition for its innovative and pioneering approach to eye care.

Rob Jones who is the owner and senior optometrist at Parley Optometrists puts much of the success down to two things: The first is unrivalled patient care - right from the moment a patient steps through the door they are treated as individuals with very different needs. The second reason is the companies ethos which has been it’s driving force. Being ‘at the forefront of ocular technology’ is the guiding principle, meaning the company has invested in the latest ground-breaking technology. This has resulted in it’s patients experiencing the kind of advanced care one wouldn’t usually find on the high street.

“We never sit on our laurels, says Rob “and we’re always striving for perfection and I think we’ve reached a very high standard but there’s always room for improvement which is why we’ve invested nearly £300,000 over the past two years purchasing new and improved equipment, extending our practice to

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accommodate more advanced testing and recruiting more specialist staff. Eyecare is something I’m passionate about and the team here at Parley share that passion” With a new and extended practice with four testing rooms and more clinics opening to keep waiting lists down, the practice has taken on more specialist staff including Gill Seymour, an experienced and well-known local optometrist, new practice manager Jo Gibbons, Optometrist Miss Jay Sawdy and a new reception team.

With many smaller independent practices closing in the face of fierce competition from well known high street multiples, it’s good to see that there are still independent opticians bucking the trend by offering something that may be in short supply on the high street - modern advanced testing coupled with good old fashioned customer service.

To book your eye test call Parley Optometrists on 01202 575759

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AT THE FOREFRONT OF OCULAR TECHNOLOGY Parley Optometrists believe in delivering award-winning eyecare for our patients which is why we have invested in some of the latest technology available to ensure that we are giving our patients the best possible care available today

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Call 01202 575759 to make an appointment VIEW A DEMO VIDEO OF OUR SERVICES INCLUDING OCT SCREENING AT: www.parleyoptometrists.co.uk

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How does your garden grow?

Wildflower power Beautiful wildflower displays are being admired by residents and visitors across East Dorset this summer. Stunning, natural flashes of colour have been brightening up verges and roundabouts across the district.

Barry Webber, Tree and Landscape Officer at Christchurch and East Dorset Councils, explains how we can successfully grow our own patch of wildflowers.

Hopefully, by following Barry’s top tips next summer we will all have bright and colourful wildflowers in our gardens.

1. Ground preparation The ideal time to prepare is in April. Clear all weeds, dead vegetation and turf, leaving bare topsoil at your chosen site. Rake over the newly cleared ground until you have a firm base and a fine tilth. Then use a herbicide from your local garden centre, but avoid windy and wet days to get the best results. Leave the area for a few weeks but make sure you keep on top of weeds so the wildflowers don’t have to compete too much.

2. Sowing the wildflower seeds It’s best to do this is April/ May. You only need a small handful of wildflower seeds per square metre. You will be able to buy your seeds from a local garden centre but it’s always best to use seeds from native plants, as this makes our garden wildlife and insects happy! It’s also nice to have a mixture of seeds so that you end up with a bright a colourful display. It’s good to sow the seeds when the ground has warmed up, to allow them to germinate so they get a head start on the weeds!

3. Let mother nature do her bit Annuals tend to have a brighter display but by including some perennials you can be sure that you will get some show the following year if the annuals don’t self-seed.

Weeds will naturally find their way in to your display but but as long as you keep on top of them you’ll be sure to enjoy the summer colours your wild flowers bring. 

If you have enjoyed seeing the wildflower displays, why not tweet us a photo of your favourite patch using #CEDWildflowers We look forward to seeing your photos!

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Councillor Contacts

Councillor Contacts 2015-2019 Alderholt Gina Logan

Ameysford Cathy Lugg

cllr.glogan@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01425 656839

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Colehill - West David Packer

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Crane Steve Butler

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cllr.slugg@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 872066

Verwood East Simon Gibson

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cllr.aparry@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07582 775766 10

Stour Robin Cook

cllr.rcook@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 889199 11

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Verwood West Toni Coombs

Verwood West Spencer Flower

cllr.tcoombs@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 827376

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West Moors & Holt Andy Skeats

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cllr.askeats@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 873786

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Parley Andrew Parry

cllr.bgoringe@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01425 489078

West Moors & Holt David Shortell

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cllr.jrobinson@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07513 578177

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cllr.dshortell@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 870476

Ferndown Central Julie Robinson

St Leonards Barry Goringe

cllr.bmortimer@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07961 782375

West Moors & Holt Alex Clarke

cllr.poggelsby@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 893245

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cllr.bmanuel@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 891197

Verwood East Boyd Mortimer

cllr.sgibson@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 820822

cllr.pharrison@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07712 264289

Parley Barbara Manuel

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cllr.aclarke@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 894913

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St Leonards Mike Dyer

cllr.rbryan@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01425 474335

Corfe Mullen Paul Harrison

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Ferndown Central Peter Oggelsby

cllr.stong@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01258 840061

St Leonards Ray Bryan

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Handley Vale Simon Tong

Hampreston & Longham George Russell

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cllr.dburt@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 883870

Ferndown Central Steven Lugg

cllr.sbutler@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07920 054100

cllr.kdjohnson@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 884470

Corfe Mullen Derek Burt

cllr.sburns@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07539 339487 4

Colehill - East KD Johnson

cllr.jdover@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 884768

Corfe Mullen Sarah Burns

cllr.dpacker@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 887137

cllr.grussell@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 874735

Colehill - East Janet Dover

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Councillor Contacts

Council Calendar 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

August 2017 – November 2017 All meetings listed below take place in the Quarter Jack Suite at the Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road.

Please check dorsetforyou.gov. uk/committees for agendas which are published seven days in advance of the meeting.

Full Council

Monday 4 September | 6.30pm Monday 30 October | 6.30pm

Cabinet

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Wednesday 6 September | 6.30pm Wednesday 4 October | 6.30pm Wednesday 1 November | 6.30pm Wednesday 29 November | 6.30pm

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Tuesday 29 August | 6.30pm Tuesday 26 September | 6.30pm Tuesday 24 October | 6.30pm Tuesday 21 November | 6.30pm

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Planning Control Committee

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Wednesday 16 August | 9.30am Wednesday 13 September | 9.30am Wednesday 11 October | 9.30am Wednesday 8 November | 9.30am

Licensing Committee

Tuesday 31 October | 9.30am

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I work as part of a team supporting our Economic Growth Strategy, known as ‘Going for Growth’ and we all work with local businesses in different ways to ensure our local business economy continues to thrive.

Economic Development

£1m of grants for rural businesses and communities The Northern Dorset Local Action Group (LAG) still has more than a £1.2 million of European Agricultural Fund money to distribute to rural businesses and communities as part of the Rural Development Programme for England.

Paula Sales, Economic Development Officer at Christchurch and East Dorset Councils has been supporting the Northern Dorset LAG in promoting the funding available.

Paula said, ‘This is a fantastic opportunity for people who are looking to set up a rural business or are ready to start a community project. Northern Dorset LAG is running a number of events throughout the year and details of these can be found on their website. I would encourage people to book a session if they would like to know more.’

To book a convenient time to talk in confidence about your project and application contact Ellie Makin on 01305 225525.

To find out more about the Northern Dorset LAG visit www.dorsetleader.org.uk. 

What do you do on a typical day?

It may be a cliché but no two days are the same!

One day I can be meeting with local businesses considering how we can raise their business profile and attract more business to the area. Another day I can be involved with staff from our local schools looking at how we can address potential skills gaps in the advanced engineering and manufacturing industry by encouraging students to consider studying for qualifications in this subject area whilst at school.

What are your plans for local businesses in the next few months?

We have some interesting events taking place! I’m busy planning seminars to update local businesses on the apprenticeship levy which was introduced earlier this year. There’ll be more details on these in our monthly ‘Going for Growth’ e-newsletter soon.

We’re also working with Bournemouth Airport and local businesses to deliver an internal auditors course on 10 and 11 October. There are discounted rates for local businesses.

You’ll find more details on all our projects on our Facebook page Christchurch and East Dorset Councils Going for Growth or you can email the Economic Development Team at economy@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk. 

Are you a small business owner?

Then you’re invited!

Jelly Co-working events take place every week in Christchurch and Wimborne.You’ll meet up with like-minded business people to work, chat, share advice, support and new ideas!

Basepoint Jelly - Tuesdays: 10am - 2pm Basepoint Business Centre, Aviation Business Park, Christchurch, BH23 6NX

Wimborne Jelly - Wednesdays: 10am - 2pm The Village Green Café, Allendale Centre, Wimborne. BH21 1AS

Somerford Jelly – Thursdays: 1 - 3pm Somerford ARC, 20 Southey Road, Christchurch, BH23 3EH For more information contact Mandy Payne on 01202 795467

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What’s on in East Dorset August

Thursday 24

Friday 4 - Monday 14

Verwood Hub

The Sting in the Tale – A festival of stories

Various location around Wimborne

Performances and craft activities for all the family. Visit sting-in-the-tale.blogspot. co.uk for more information on events.

Wednesday 9

Nuts About Nature

Stephens Castle, Verwood 11am - 2pm

A play-based exploration of the natural world.

Wednesday 16

Jurassic Sea Creatures in Clay Walford Mill Crafts | 2 - 3.30pm Thursday 17

Wild About...

Priest’s House Museum | 10am - 12pm

Circus skills workshop £7 per session- booking essential.

Monday 28

Verwood Rotary Rustic Fayre Potterne Park | 12 - 5pm

Friday 22

Tuesday 29

Verwood Hub

Bead Jewellery

Walford Mill Crafts | 10.30am - 12pm Wednesday 30

Treehouse Theatre – Little Red Riding Hood

Wimborne Model Town | 2.30pm

Join the Treehouse Theatre for story telling adventures.

Thursday 31

Saturday 19

Get on your skates and have a boogie to the latest music in the theatre.

Verwood Hub | 2 - 4pm

September

Get outdoors and connect with nature in a fun and creative way.

Saturday 9 - Sunday 10

Sunday 20

Free opening of the house, museum and garden as part of Dorset Heritage week.

Dreamboats Raft Race Wimborne Riverside

Community Open Weekend Priest’s House Museum

See if you can build a raft that floats and race it – plus try out canoes and kayaks.

Thursday 14

Tuesday 22

Natural history broadcasters Martin Hughes-Games and Iolo Williams team up to perform this informative and amusing wildlife show.

Creature Teachers

Allendale Community Centre 2pm & 3.15pm

With a harvest festival feel, this show brings an end to the growing season with a bountiful display of fabulous locally grown items.

Family fun for everyone. Stalls, crafts, demonstrations, music, food and drink and much more.

Roller Disco

Knoll Gardens | 10.30am - 12pm

Verwood and District Horticultural Society Autumn Show Verwood Memorial Hall

Activities for nature lovers.

Wild About Herbs – Children’s workshop

Saturday 16

Wildlife Road Trip

Tivoli Theatre | 7.30pm

Hold creepy crawlies and feel the scaly skin of reptiles.

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Stand Up at the Hub An evening of comedy at the Verwood Hub with Tanyalee Davis, Craig Murray, David Arnold and Adrienne Coles.

Tickets cost £10 in advance or £15 on the night.

Saturday 30

Don’t Dribble on the Dragon Verwood Hub

Children’s Theatre- A fun filled musical adventure about friendship and the importance of family. £10 for adults, £9 for concessions.

October Friday 27

Animals of the Night

Knoll Gardens | 5.30 - 7.30pm

Part of Wild about Gardens week, this walk is suitable for families and everyone interested in discovering more about the garden’s dusk visitors.

Monday 30 October - March 2018

Sound! Exhibition

Priest’s House Museum

Exhibition exploring communication, dialect and music.

All information was correct at the time of print and is subject to change.

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