Dorset View June 2024

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chef Lesley Waters to feature in Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival

Dear Readers!

Did you see the spectacular Northern Lights?

I sat up waiting and wondering and looking out of the window at the crescent moon, but by ten thirty tiredness overcame me.

When I woke the next day and saw social media flooded with awe-inspiring photographs it was incredible yet so disappointing because I was probably brushing my teeth when the phenomenon started.

Reprimanding myself for not having the staying power, I admired my friends’ dazzling displays that popped up one after another in my newsfeed and read what an amazing spectacle I’d missed. It seemed like everyone but me had seen it.

Determined not to miss the Aurora Borealis the following night, Nick and I went out like intrepid explorers. Firstly, we couldn’t get anywhere near Knowlton Church, our preferred site, so had to resort to parking at Holt Heath, where the roadside was also crammed with vehicles. The disappointment of no light show by midnight was huge and we went home.

Well let’s hope my next plan does not go awry. The July editorial is scheduled to be written by our newly appointed editor. It’s bound to be a masterpiece, so I’m not going to give any spoilers.

All I can add is that the last 26 years editing magazines has been a joy and I will miss these chats immensely – but – bedtime at ten thirty on the most exciting night of the year in Dorset confirms I’m well overdue for retirement.

This magazine is packed with news and events as always and the chance to win a family dual day ticket to the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show. Enjoy.

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Beaucroft College opens its doors

Young adults aged 16 to 19 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can now enjoy new opportunities, following the official opening of Beaucroft College in Wimborne, which formerly housed Wimborne First School.

The college prepares students for adulthood giving them practical life skills.

The ribbon was cut by Peter, a former Beaucroft student, one of the first from the college to go on to complete an undergraduate and master’s degree.

On a tour of the college visitors saw the student-run café which is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays,

The cafe serves fresh produce from the college’s community garden. Local volunteers manage the garden, and students assist with planting and harvesting.

Beaucroft College also runs a bike repair project.

In addition to employable skills, Beaucroft College offers a fully functioning ‘flat’ where students learn essential life skills. Laundry, washing-up, and other key tasks prepare them for future independence.

Joe Barnett, co-headteacher, said: “The grand opening was a showcase for our college and our amazing students, and we were delighted to take the opportunity to thank Dorset Council and many others for their continued support.”

trip to Germany

History students at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne Minster have returned from a memorable, chance-of-a-lifetime trip to Germany.

The school’s History Department took forty-five Year 11 students to Berlin to help bring alive their GCSE curriculum which focuses on Nazi Germany and the Cold War.

Students visited a concentration camp called Sachsenhausen, which is just outside Berlin, as well as the Wannsee Conference House, where some of the key decisions about the Final Solution were taken.

The trip saw the group successfully navigate Berlin’s underground train system to get around the city.

They also visited Berlin’s Olympic Stadium.

The teachers also made sure the youngsters had the chance to get a taste of everyday life in modern Germany.

Brian Boyes, interim head teacher said: “This trip to Germany was a fantastic opportunity for our students and I would like to thank the History Department for making it happen.

“We know that visiting these sites will have enriched students’ learning and has helped make their GCSE studies come alive.”

QE trip to Berlin

Discover the experts

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With over 65 years of selling and installing appliances for the local community, Purewell Electrical’s superstore in Christchurch has a reputation to uphold.

Expert in-store advisors will show you the latest products, and expert installers will ensure that your new appliance is correctly installed, and crucially, that you will be able to use it.

With American-style fridge freezers you are getting a chance to make a real statement in your kitchen, so purchasing the right one is important. Do you need plumbed or non-plumbed? Do you want a slimmer 84cm or 91cm? Will the doors need to come off as part of the install? Let the Purewell team help you answer those questions.

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Upsydown – Cartoons of Dorset Life

Artist and caricaturist, Lyndon Wall, who has delighted Dorset View and Viewpoint readers with his cartoons has selected over 90 of his favourite ones showing the humorous side of life in Dorset.

The book is a celebration of everyday life in this attractive part of the country. Its rural heritage and many fairs and festivals provide the inspiration for many scenes in the book. But you will also encounter celebrities and politicians, strange and newsworthy events, Dorset’s history and the onward march of so-called progress. All of you who love this corner of the world will find this book delightful.

Upsydown is hot off the press having been published by Amberley Publishing just last month and is available for £15.99 in paperback. ISBN: 9781398118256.

Enjoy the colours of summer

By Plants Direct

As temperatures soar and gardens bask in summer sun, gardens are bursting with summer colour and buzzing with birds and insects.

Planting of all summer planters, baskets, containers, and borders can be still carried out.

There are hundreds of colours, textures, and scents of summer bedding and patio plants available. Geraniums, fuchsias, petunias, salvias, lobelias, and many more can still be planted to give summer long flowering and colours.

Perennial shrubs and container grown roses can be planted out, preparing the planting beds and pots with compost and fertiliser.

Vegetable and fruit gardens can be fully planted out and feeding and watering will help establishment and encourage maximum cropping and flowers.

General garden tasks: dead heading flowers and roses to help extra flowering and fruiting; light pruning and tying in of climbers, fruit, and vegetables; use canes and string to support tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans.

Use feeds and fertilisers to boost colour and growth.

Lawn should now be mowed regularly, and repairs carried out where necessary. Seeding and feeding can still be done. Watering after application may be required.

A visit to your nursery or garden centre is well worth doing as they will have a huge range of planted summer baskets and tubs for instant colour and impact for the summer lazy days to come.

Thousands of new homes to be enabled in Dorset

Natural England has announced that thousands of new homes are to be enabled in Dorset thanks to the government backed Nutrient Mitigation Scheme.

The scheme will enable around 3,700 new homes to be built in the catchment over the next few years whilst protecting water quality.

By securing nutrient mitigation at Lyscombe, the scheme will enable new homes to be built in the catchment whilst protecting rare birds such as avocets, spoonbills and black-tailed godwits from additional pollution that affects their precious habitat within Poole Harbour.

Natural England will offer credits for sale to developers through its Nutrient Mitigation Scheme in the coming months.     Lyscombe Farm is strategically important for water quality and nature recovery. The source of the Little Piddle, a tributary of the River Piddle, rises at Lyscombe, presenting the opportunity to restore

the river and valley bottom for wildlife, and reduce the amount of harmful nutrient pollution entering waterways and reaching Poole Harbour.

Natural England’s chief executive, Marian Spain, said: “The purchase of Lyscombe is a significant step forward for nutrient mitigation and a boost for sustainable development. Providing nutrient credits through work at sites like these will ensure that we can keep building homes for the future, without harming our waterways.

“This demonstrates how nature recovery and sustainable development can be delivered hand in hand. It is impressive to think of all of the benefits that will be realised here, for nature and people, and how projects like this happen when we work in partnership and use a combination of tools and funds for the greatest outcome.”

The purchase of 337ha (833 acres) of chalk downland and farmland at Lyscombe Farm was made possible through

Natural England’s Nutrient Mitigation Scheme and Natural England’s National Nature Reserves funding, alongside donations from Dorset Wildlife Trust supporters.

The Lyscombe site includes arable and grassland with 59ha (146 acres) Site of Special Scientific Interest chalk downland and 23ha (57 acres) Site of Nature Conservation Interest priority habitat, and a small area of woodland.

Town Watch radios to cut crime in Wimborne

Wimborne BID (Business and Improvement District) has recently been awarded a £5,000 grant to fund new security radios for businesses in the town.

The grant application was approved by Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner, David Sidwick.

The new radios allow businesses to communicate with other businesses immediately to warn them of suspicious activity, sharing live and immediate intelligence about crime and antisocial behaviour. Radios have also been provided for the town council, BID, the town’s CCTV room and police.

BID manager, Tammy Sleet, said: “Our old radio system was just not up to scratch, so we looked to upgrade it.”

Wimborne BID is using the grant to provide a subsidy for businesses to have the radios free of charge for six months.

In less than a week of being issued, the radios were already proving effective. East Dorset Neighbourhood Policing Team were able to stop a repeat offender in Crown Mead shopping precinct.

Sergeant Steven Payne said: “A male was detained having stolen from a local store and was in possession of several items that have been recovered. This male has been identified as being involved in several thefts locally and is being dealt with for all these matters.”

Good start for business crime partnership

A new partnership is tackling business crime across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

More than 80 Bournemouth Town Centre BID levy payers across the town centre have joined the new Against Business Crime Partnership since its launch.

Led by the Town Centre BID, this partnership of local businesses, police and the council, was established in response to rising levels of theft, verbal and physical abuse and anti-social behaviour in the town.

Across the Bournemouth Town Centre BID area more than 30 incidents have been reported in the first two months – almost half of which are being investigated and handed over to police, or already have been so.

The Against Business Crime Partnership is led by the three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) – Bournemouth Town Centre BID, the Bournemouth Coastal BID and Poole BID –alongside BCP Council, Dorset Police and with the support of the Dorset Police & Crime Commissioners Office.

Membership is open to all businesses across the conurbation, and all BID member businesses can sign up for free.

Businesses can sign up to the Against Business Crime Partnership at: www.againstbusinesscrime.co.uk.

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick with BID director Scott Fountain

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Dorset’s Aurora Borealis

10 May 2024

By photographer Clive Geary

I arrived at Horton around 10.30pm. The site was partially lit by the Crescent Moon. After setting up, I could immediately see the glow in the sky. What happened next was just astounding: columns of light shooting in all directions; colours of green, magenta, and yellow dancing across the sky! There were other photographers and the excitement in the air was electric. It was a totally unforgettable night. The sky began to calm down but I knew the Aurora was unpredictable, so I changed location to Knowlton Church, a hot spot for photographers. Aurora showed her beauty again this time dancing across the sky right in front of us –absolutely breathtaking. I managed to get a couple of timelapses too at both locations which can be viewed on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/clivegearyphotography/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clivegearyphotography/

law spot by Harold G Walker Solicitors

DIVORCE AND FINANCIAL RELIEF – HOW THE FAMILY LAW CONSIDERS REMEDIES

By Rob Price, Associate, Family Law Solicitor

OTHER ASSETS

This area of law is about overall ‘fairness’, but with careful consideration first and foremost of financial ‘needs’. Assessing how you can both move on with your lives after divorce requires careful consideration of a number of factors, to be found in Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. Other examples of circumstances to consider include:

‘Non-matrimonial assets.’

The law can allow a distinction to be made for those assets acquired by either of you whether before or during your marriage, or after you have separated. These may be called ‘nonmatrimonial assets’.

This will most often relate to a business, inheritance or other property that has not been ‘merged and mingled’ with the ‘matrimonial asset’ pot, because it has been retained in the sole name of one spouse and not in joint names. However, the property occupied together as your family home will

usually be considered as a ‘matrimonial asset’ regardless of who bought it.

The law looks at all of the assets in the marriage (not necessarily just ‘of’ the marriage) with the need to then determine which, if any, fall outside the category of being a ‘matrimonial asset’.

‘Dissipation of assets’ by one spouse

This relates to those assets within the marriage that have been ‘lost’ as a result of one or the other frittering away the value, perhaps by gambling or selling at an undervalue. However, such financial ‘conduct’ can be very difficult to prove as being sufficiently bad to be taken into account. Often the focus remains on what is left, rather than what is lost.

These are just a taste of the many other factors that the court takes into account and that you may wish to discuss, depending on your individual circumstances, so do please contact us for a free initial half hour consultation with one of our family law experts.

Law Spot is for information only and does not constitute legal advice.

Man who hid knife in Bournemouth sentenced

Lennie Hansen, aged 18, of Waterlooville, Hampshire, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday 3 May to 13 months in custody after previously admitting a charge of possession of a bladed article.

The charge was linked to the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Cameron Hamilton in Bournemouth during the early hours of Saturday 5 August 2023.

Cameron was stabbed by Thomas Betteridge, aged 18, from Southsea who had previously been found guilty of manslaughter and possession of a bladed article and was sentenced to nine years in custody, with an extended licence period of a further three years.

As part of the investigation into the death, led by detectives from Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team, evidence was uncovered that revealed Hansen had brought the knife into Bournemouth on the night of the stabbing. Due to the large police presence, Hansen had hidden it behind a bench in The Square and it was later picked up by Betteridge and used in the stabbing incident.

High Sheriff opens charity’s House Clearance Shop

The formal opening of LewisManning Hospice Care’s new retail House Clearance Shop in Highcliffe was a celebratory affair attended by locals and members of the Lewis-Manning staff team.

It was formally opened by the newly appointed High Sheriff of Dorset, Anthony Woodhouse.

There was a real buzz as shoppers took the opportunity to look around the shop which was packed with sustainable bargains.

The hospice’s ninth store has opened due to the ever-growing demand for its house clearance services, sustainable goods, as well as the increased need to raise funds for its vital charity services.

Director of Retail, Susan Newcombe, said: “We

are really pleased to have secured such a prominent location in this busy part of Highcliffe, with its reputation for being a second-hand searcher’s dream location.

“It’s a great opportunity to let shoppers know about our house clearance and recycling services and how we turn preloved items into extraordinary hospice care for people with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones across Poole, Purbeck, East Dorset and West Hampshire.

“We’d like to thank the many businesses who have supported us in preparing for our opening.”

High Sheriff Anthony Woodhouse said he was delighted to open the ninth Lewis-Manning Hospice Care shop: “The shop will be so much more than a place to

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find a bargain; it will act as a community hub for the people of Highcliffe, a place where people can find out more about the hospice services, volunteering, fundraising and a centre for recycling. The shop will be so important in raising much needed funds for this vital local charity.”

The house clearance service offers flexible, complete or partial house clearances and recycling services. And if you have any preloved items or goods, Lewis Manning can offset the value of them against

the clearance costs.

For your free no-obligation quote, call 01202 086051, visit lewis-manning.org. uk/house-clearance or email house.clearance@ lewis-manning.org.uk

The House Clearance Shop in Highcliffe is at 288 Lymington Road. LewisManning Hospice Care’s other shops are in Poole, Ashley Cross, Christchurch, Swanage, Westbourne, Winton, Wimborne and Ringwood. Volunteers are always welcome: lewis-manning.org. uk/volunteer-vacancies.

Secondary school places

A total of 96 per cent of children due to start secondary school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this September have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools. Some 86 per cent of families have received an offer for their first preference.

A total of 3,854 families living in the BCP Council area applied for a secondary school place before the deadline of 31 October 2023. All children of parents and carers who applied by the national deadline have been offered a place for September 2024.

St Edward’s School in Poole has been shortlisted for the Staff Wellbeing School of the Year Award in the prestigious TES School Awards 2024. The joint Roman Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Aided School is one of eight nominees in the running for this national award, celebrating successful staff wellbeing initiatives and projects in schools.

11th Dorset Art Prize

The 11th Dorset Art Prize is now open for entries until midnight on Sunday 17 November.

Bournemouth and Poole College is partnering with Lighthouse Poole for the 11th Dorset Art Prize. The prize was founded by the college in collaboration with the Dorset Community Foundation Trust. It aims to celebrate the breadth of artistic talent across the county and the competition is open to amateur and professional artists, aged 16 and over.

This year’s theme is ‘Journey’, with participants encouraged to use any visual medium including photography, digital art, fine art, animation, film and sculpture.

Entry to the Dorset Art Prize is free, with prizes ranging from £100 to £1,000. Category age groups are split between ages 16 to 18, and over 18s.

Stuart Palmer, director of Creative and Digital Industries at Bournemouth and Poole College, said: “The introduction of the Progress 8 curriculum in 2016 signalled a shift in school regulation which discouraged creative subjects being studied at GCSE level. Arts subjects are now taught for 49% less hours than in 2010. The Dorset Art Prize presents a fantastic opportunity for our local creative talent pipeline to showcase their work.”

The shortlisted artwork will be showcased at Lighthouse Poole on Thursday 12 December, where the winners will be revealed. The Dorset Art Prize show will run until Saturday 4 January. It is also supported by BCP Council and the Dorset Chamber. For more information, please visit the college.co.uk

Two previous results

Above: Serena Langford 1st place in 18 plus category

Right: Alex Wilkes, joint 1st place in 11-16 category

Tails to make great waves

A multitude of mermaid tail sculptures will be swimming into local schools soon, ahead of the UK’s first mermaid tail sculpture trail, which will be creating a wave of excitement across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole next spring, in support of Julia’s House.

Schools, nurseries and youth groups are invited to design and paint their very own Tiny Tail sculpture as part of a learning programme for The Great Tail Trail. Once decorated, the colourful Tiny Tails will feature on the free art trail alongside 40 giant mermaid tail sculptures which will be painted by local artists. After the sculptures have been on display for one last time at the mermazing Farewell Weekend from 14-15 June 2025, the Tiny Tails will return to their schools while the giant mermaid tails are auctioned at a special event to raise funds for Julia’s House.

Participating schools will be supported with guidance and resources to help design their sculpture. They will also receive tips to help them fundraise a target amount of £750 for Julia’s House.

Running from 5 April to 1 June 2025, The Great Tail Trail is expected to attract thousands of visitors from outside the area.

Schools can register their interest by visiting juliashouse.org/ tinytrail

New headteacher for QE School

Queen Elizabeth’s (QE) School in Wimborne Minster has appointed Thomas Neill, currently principal at Wey Valley Academy in Weymouth, as the new headteacher.

Mr Neill, who will start in the role at QE School in September, has worked in a range of comprehensive schools as a middle and senior leader. He has also spent a year teaching in Florida.

Mr Neill, who will support the Christian ethos of QE School, graduated from the University of Newcastle with a degree in English, achieved his teaching qualification at the University of West England in Bristol and has a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. He is married with two children.

Mr Neill said: “This opportunity is hugely exciting and I am drawn to the challenge of leading one of Dorset’s largest and most prestigious schools.

“I am confident that I have the knowledge, skills and experience required to rapidly improve the quality of education at QE School and secure the necessary improvements.

“One of my first actions will be to establish strong working relationships with our families and to listen to students about their experience of school life.”

Liz West, CEO of Initio Learning Trust said: “We are highly confident that Mr Neill has the skills and appetite to take QE on to receiving a ‘Good’ report from Ofsted inspectors, and then beyond.”

Thomas Neill

Shower, walk-in bath, or wet room?

AHM Installations can help you decide

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Choosing a new bathroom involves understanding your bathing needs but there are a variety of options to consider when deciding to alter your bathroom.

One option is to replace your bath with a low-level shower, this is suited to those with limited mobility. Slip-resistant shower trays are available in various sizes, and accessories like shower seats.

Grab rails provide further safety and they come in a variety of modern designs.

However, some people still prefer having a bath to a shower so this is when AHM Installations would recommend a walk-in bath. These are available in various sizes and come with moulded seats, and some even have jacuzzi functions to help ease aches and pains.

The third option is a wet room which eliminates obstacles with slip-resistant flooring and a central drain, making them ideal for wheelchair users and caregivers however they can be more costly.

It can be overwhelming knowing which solution to choose but at AHM Installations, you will deal with a friendly team of home surveyors who will visit you at home to discuss your bathing needs. FREE quotations and visuals of how your new bathroom could look will be provided.

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Trudi Critchell is now Queen’s Nurse

A community nurse, who started her career at Poole Hospital 24 years ago, has been given the title of Queen’s Nurse, marking Nurses’ Day on Sunday 12 May.

Trudi Critchell now works in Dorset HealthCare’s Purbeck district nursing team,

She joined Dorset HealthCare 14 years ago and has worked in various roles including nurse, ward sister and ward manager at the Trust’s community hospitals before becoming team lead for district nursing.

For the last five years she has been working as a community nurse at the Wellbridge Practice in Wool, and also as part of the Trust’s urgent care service.

Trudi, who collected her award at a ceremony in London, said: “I feel extremely proud and honoured, and also privileged to be part of this professional network.

“The Queen’s Nurse title is a formal recognition of my commitment to promoting outstanding care in the community, and sharing knowledge and best practice.”

Dawn Dawson, chief nursing officer at Dorset HealthCare, said: “We are really proud of Trudi. The Queen’s Nurse Award reflects her dedication and commitment to providing the best level of care possible for our patients.

“At the same time, I’d like to thank all of our nurses for what they do. Whatever the setting, wherever the location, whomever the patient, the one thing all nursing staff have in common is their unwavering commitment to make a difference to people’s lives. Not just their patients, but their patients’ families and loved ones too.”

Trudi (left) with Professor Deborah Sturdy, chief nurse for Adults Social Care and Department of Health and Social Care

Glass flower display celebrates 30th anniversary

Forest Holme Hospice Charity celebrated its 30th anniversary on 26 April with the launch of a stunning display of 1,000

handcrafted stained glass fritillaria flowers at Merley House in Wimborne.

Guests including The Mayor of Poole, artist Ellie DrakeLee and Dr Stephen Kirkham, who was the first consultant at Forest Holme when it opened, joined hospice staff, volunteers and charity trustees at Merley House to officially open the display, which was on view to the public until 2 May.

Councillor Jo Clements, the Mayor of Poole said: “Forest Holme is a very valuable and meaningful service within Dorset and I’m very privileged to be here and support them on the occasion of their 30th anniversary. I wish them every success for the future with my deepest thanks especially for

the volunteers for all the good work that they and the staff do.”

The event took place 30 years to the day that Forest Holme Hospice Charity, or Friends of Forest Holme as it was known then, first opened its doors to raise funds for the specialist palliative care unit based at Seldown Road in Poole. Since 1994 donations from supporters have helped the hospice to care for over 30,000 patients and their families.

Members of the public have the opportunity to own one of the commemorative handcrafted stained-glass flowers, which will be available for delivery or collection for the rest of the year. If you would like to help celebrate the hospice’s 30th anniversary and purchase one, visit: https:// register.enthuse.com/ps/ event/GlassFlowers. To learn more about the work of Forest Holme, please visit: www. forestholmehospice.org.uk

Glass flowers on display at Merley House at the launch

L-R Claire, fundraising member of Forest Holme’s charity team; Mayor of Poole, Cllr Jo Clements and her consort John Butterworth; Heidi, Forest Holme volunteer manager

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Looking pounds?

When the summer wardrobe comes out, it’s often time to take stock of more than just our clothes. How we look and feel is important too.

If you are carrying a little extra weight it might be tempting to throw yourself into a crash diet or a faddy fitness regime but when it comes to managing weight successfully, making small, manageable changes to your daily routine can make the biggest difference.

Did you know LiveWell Dorset can support you to make healthy changes? This free local health and wellbeing service offers a weight loss kickstart programme with 12 weeks free at a local slimming group or via an online support, plus 1-2-1 coaching. Find out if you are eligible – call 0800 840 1628 or register at livewelldorset.co.uk.

Here are some simple ways to help manage your

Drink more water: don’t mistake thirst for hunger. Water also boosts your metabolism and can help you feel fuller if you drink a glass before a meal.  Don’t skip breakfast: this will make you feel hungrier, leading to snacking or eating bigger meals later.   Get more active: exercise burns extra calories and helps keep weight off. The trick is finding an activity you enjoy and making it part of your daily routine.  Don’t ban treats: banning food you love will make you crave it more. You can have a small treat occasionally but

try to stick to Public Health England’s suggested 400 calories for breakfast and 600 each for lunch and dinner.  Plan your meals: plan your meals and snacks for the week so you know exactly what you are going to eat. Making a weekly shopping list means you’ll buy fewer unnecessary items.  Cut down on alcohol: did you know that a glass of wine has the same number of calories as a piece of chocolate? Try swapping alcoholic drinks for low-calorie soft drinks.  Discover more tips and free support at www.livewelldorset.co.uk

Bayside Fitness Club

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The Bayside Fitness Club is on a fantastic upward trajectory since officially being taken over by YMCA Bournemouth & Poole in September 2023.

Martin Stockley (YMCA Senior Operations Manager) said: “When viewing this club back in August 2023, the positive unique selling points kept coming at me. A large car park was the start, and then came the large and wellequipped Gymnasium, which has now seen further YMCAB investment. An airy gym floor benefiting from open natural light, an adjoining lounge area being a great place to simply relax, enjoy a coffee, and to be part of a club that really does promote the benefit of being part of a ‘community’ where everyone supports each other. The Steam and Sauna Spa Facility was a great surprise – a service greatly

enjoyed by many – as were the sizeable changing rooms. I thought the ground-floor tour was great... and then came the first-floor facilities.

“An indoor Cycling Studio with a great ‘vibe’, a beautiful Mind & Body Studio (Hot Yoga/ Yoga/Pilates), plus a large Fitness Class Studio (Les Mills Programme/Bootcamps/HIIT/ Zumba)... WOW!

“After the viewing, I then had the pleasure to meet the staff team. A team that projected experience and a real passion for their members, as well as a quality throughout which is delivered 24/7.

“It was a real pleasure for YMCA Bournemouth & Poole, and I, to take advantage of this leisure opportunity, an opportunity that benefits so many and invaluably contributes to a growing positive impact locally.”

The top seven mistakes pet owners make – which could see them breaking the law

PDSA vets, together with PDSA Pet Insurance, emphasises the importance of pet owners understanding and following pet laws. Nina Downing, a vet nurse from the leading vet charity PDSA, highlights seven common mistakes that pet owners make, often unknowingly breaking the law.

• Collars and microchipping: since 1992, dogs in the UK must wear a collar with owner details. Microchipping by eight weeks old is a legal requirement.

• Scoop that poop: uncollected dog mess poses health risks and can lead to a Fixed Penalty Notice being issued by the local authority from £50-£100. If not paid there is a maximum penalty of £1,000 fine.

• Disruptive barking: excessive barking can be a ‘statutory nuisance’, requiring owners to address the cause.

• Leads in designated areas: Public Spaces Protection Orders mandate leads in places like children’s play areas, sports areas, roads and beaches. Failure to comply could result in fines up to £1,000.

• Chasing livestock: dogs must be on a lead from March to July on open access land even if there is no livestock on the land. Farmers are legally allowed to stop dogs worrying livestock, which could include killing a dog that’s chasing or worrying farm animals.

• Meeting legal pet needs: The Animal Welfare Act of 2006 requires owners to meet their pet’s five welfare needs: health, behaviour, companionship, diet, and environment.

• Liability for damage: owners are responsible for damages caused by their dogs and any other animal under their control. Consider taking out third party insurance.

• Downing explains: “Owners are liable for pet damages. Third-party insurance covers property damage, injuries, and even car accidents involving pets.”

PDSA encourages pet owners to educate themselves on these laws to ensure their furry friends remain happy, healthy, and compliant. PDSA Pet Insurance offers policies covering cats and dogs for accidents, illnesses, with access to a 24/7 veterinary helpline. Proceeds support the charity’s vital veterinary work.

Peace of mind through pet health insurance and healthy pet plans

By Lynwood Vets

The increasing cost of healthcare for pets is a hot topic. Financial worries cause considerable stress at a time when you are worried about your pet. Consequently, more pet owners are taking out two types of policies to help: health plans and health insurance. It is important to know the difference between these two types of plan as they cover completely different things.

It makes sense to keep your pet as healthy as possible to reduce the risk of them needing expensive treatment. A “pet health plan” is a monthly payment plan provided by your vet which will save you money on the cost of routine treatments to keep your pet healthy. This usually includes appropriate vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, nail clips and nurse clinics like diet and weight advice. Often there are discounts off routine dentistry and neutering, which reduces or eliminates the risk of some common diseases.

If your pet becomes unwell and needs treatment then a second type of policy called “pet health insurance” can help with the costs. It is important to know that any illness which existed before the policy was started will not be covered and you will have to pay the whole cost. It is also important to check the small print of your policy because some pay only for a single year for lifelong conditions.

A collar is a must © Nicola Merrick

From its simple beginnings as a brickworks to its modern day factories and offices, Ferndown Industrial Estate has expanded rapidly over the years. It is now leading the way in many areas. It was the first estate in Dorset to have access to superfast broadband.

Pulford Publicity was situated in Whittle Road for several years before outgrowing its office and moving nearer to the town centre. Unusually the Cats Protection rehoming centre is on Ferndown Industrial Estate where you can adopt a cat.

There are hundreds of businesses offering everything from carpets and beds, doors, kitchen and bathroom fittings to bags of sand and gravel and

FERNDOWN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

Ferndown Industrial Estate - leading the way

from electronic manufacturers to solicitors and care providers. Only three years ago it welcomed the arrival of the prestigious Porsche Centre Bournemouth and you can’t miss the imposing building as you drive into Cobham Road from the Ferndown end.

In September 2014 the first Business Improvement District (BID) on industrial estates in Dorset was launched at Ferndown and the neighbouring Uddens industrial estates. Although the estates are located next to each other geographically, a short trip down the main Wimborne Road West is required to link them together.

A BID is a formal designation that enables

groups of businesses to work together and commission projects to improve their local trading environment. BIDs are democratic and it had to be endorsed by businesses on

the estates through a formal independent ballot before it could be established. The vote was carried by a majority of two to one. A renewal ballot took place in 2019.

Cobham Road

Map showing Ferndown Industrial Estate to the east and neighbouring Uddens Industrial Estate to the west

What is the BID doing?

Since September 2014 the Board, made up of volunteer business people from the estates, have been implementing the original Business Plan, the priorities of which have been:

• Shared services to help drive business costs down. Providing access to a range of service support functions that will benefit all businesses on both Estates.

• A connected Business Community will increase business opportunities and reduce costs.

• A strong and effective business voice to lobby for greater benefits and increased funding to improve your trading environment.

• A forum for engaging with public sector, education bodies and other support agencies.

• Businesses to influence decisions on key issues such as unwanted planning applications.

• Locally based staff working to deliver the projects and aspirations of the BID.

• A focal point for information and intelligence.

• The potential for matched funding streams from outside agencies.

• Raising the profile of the Estates

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Security group established

A security group has been established in order to help progress actions to enhance security on the Estates. The Security Group also includes Dorset Police and SWL who provide evening and weekend security for the Estates together with security specialists from levy payers. New CCTV is in operation across the estates monitored locally 24/7. Advanced Number Plate Recognition cameras have direct links to Dorset Police.

BID's Mission

The BID’s mission is to implement the Business Plan and to continuously improve the trading and working environment on the Estates, so that they are safe places to do business and to work. The BID developed out of the collaborations of the Ferndown and Uddens Business Forum and Security Association. Thanks to the support of businesses through the initial ballot in 2014 and the renewal ballot in 2019 together with partner organisations the BID has been able to make real improvements for the business community. 350 businesses. 3,500 people. One voice.

The BID website is www.ferndownanduddens.co.uk and is the main information portal. It publishes frequent e-newsletters and acts as the Estates’ point of contact. There is also a members’ business directory.

Wimborne’s best kept secret

Ferndown and Uddens Industrial Estates according to their postal addresses are in Wimborne.

Johnson Road

CORRESPONDENCE

Research reveals negative attitudes suffered by deaf people

Major new research from charity RNID has revealed the negative attitudes and behaviours that deaf people and people with hearing loss experience on a regular basis.

The research of 8,151 people found that more than a quarter (27%) of deaf people and people with hearing loss are ignored by most people in public settings.

More than two thirds (67%) told us they have experienced negative attitudes or behaviours in the last year, and almost half (48%) said they also experience this from their own family members. 54% said people tell them ‘It doesn’t matter’ when they struggle to understand, which we know can make people feel like they don’t matter. 47% have experienced people shouting at them.

The impact of this can be huge: people tell us they feel excluded, lonely, and disrespected. Often these experiences cause people to withdraw, to avoid others, and even hide that they are deaf or have hearing loss.     We want people across the UK to stand with us and say that the way deaf people and people with hearing loss are treated really does matter. We know the public want to help, so we’re urging people to follow our three simple tips to be more inclusive, and learn some simple BSL phrases for everyday conversation. To get involved, visit rnid.org.uk

Crystal Rolfe Director of Strategy at RNID

To express your opinion or idea about the community send your letters to letters@dorsetview.co.uk

Food Larder should move

After reading the recent article about the food bank in Ferndown, I have to say that as much as I sympathise with Hannah HobbsChell, I feel this food bank should move. It has had a good long run and basically it is using a kitchen that is urgently needed by other residents of Ferndown.

I used this food bank last year, and there was no referral needed, so it was a bit of a free for all. The people on low Universal Credit are the genuine needy ones, they should be priority. It should be much fairer and better organised.

Many elderly people use the day centre, some with dementia, they have to pay a fee. I feel this should include a hot meal and drink at least. Having to take a packed lunch is very unfair. In the summer the centre offers cookery classes for children so the whole display of food in the space has to be moved, so the cookers and equipment are ready for the classes. I am sure there must be other groups that want to use the kitchen but cannot. The space in the food bank is very small and in the summer it gets warm in there, as there are only a few small windows on one side. This means the large fridges are working much harder, hardly an economical use of energy. Food should be in a cool environment, tinned or not.

They urgently need to move this very valuable food bank to a larger, cooler, more organised space, to serve the people of Ferndown. There must be many companies willing to help and be associated with it. Hannah and the volunteers have done a marvellous job so far, but some vision is now needed to move it forward rather than get into a negative dialogue with the company who want it moved. They have some valid reasons, and hanging on to something that just is not working anymore is not a great idea.

Susan Williams Ferndown

Free to enter: Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival Chilli Cheese that zest AND ALL

Calling spice lovers and connoisseurs of all things deliciously daring! Get ready to melt into a frenzy of flavour at the 2024 cheese and chilli festival, set to spice up the weekend of 18 and 19 May at Parley Lane in Christchurch.

Prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable culinary adventure as the red carpet is rolled out (or maybe it’s more of a cheesy yellow?) for an array of cheeses that’ll make you feel ‘grate’, and chillies that’ll set your senses on fire!

The event provides a ‘Gastronomic extravaganza’ where guests can indulge in a symphony of cheesy wonders, live cooking demonstrations, and can watch chefs turn up the heat before your very eyes!

‘Shop till you drop’ for all things deliciously unique.

Great family day out with games, music and more, and last but certainly not least the popular chilli eating contest. Think you can handle the heat? Come down and join the chilli eating bravado. Simon Stewart, event organiser, said: "Get ready to spice up your summer and join us for a weekend of food, fun, and fiery flavour!"

Visit www.cheeseandchillifestival.com for ticket prices. Children under 16 – FREE.

The free-to-enter family event on Saturday and Sunday 8 & 9 June will have something for the whole family.

There will be over 90 handpicked food and drink traders, and 60 craft stalls curated by the Little Craft Shack offering products by creative and talented local artists. With plenty to see, taste and buy you will be spoilt for choice.

What else is included? Local Legends Food Theatre, awardwinning authors, local cookery schools, local chefs, activity tent for the children, Kids Kitchen, music and back by popular demand is Dorset celebrity chef Lesley Waters, working alongside award-winning Jetty proprietor Alex Aitken and there will be a chance to book into a special lunch at the Cliffhanger Restaurant with Lesley.

Access to the festival will be easier with MoreBus’s new timetable, so leave the car at home.

For more information check out Facebook, Instagram and website www.highcliffefoodandartsfestival.co.uk

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival to add colour to the town

By Marilyn Barber | newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk

Wimborne stages many events to put the town on the map, but arguably one of the most popular is Wimborne Minster Folk Festival which runs this year from 7-9 June.

With music, dancing and so much more, it attracts not just local visitors, but those from across the UK. Dance groups include Anonymous Morris, Dorset Buttons Rapper, Quayside Cloggies and Pamphill First School as well as those from European countries, such as Samodeitsi from Bulgaria, and Moreno Dance Company from Slovakia.

Over 50 bands and singers will be gracing various stages and performing in pubs, such as Matt Black, Charlotte Geary, Polly Morris and Paul Thomas

– all of whom have been interviewed by this magazine. Other performers include Gugge 2000, Dorset Phil, Nick Capaldi, Paul Openshaw and Wimborne Guitars.

As well as music and dance throughout the town there will be no shortage of trading stalls, food and drink to tempt you.

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival has always prided itself on being family orientated and there will be a craft tent on Allendale Meadow, a family film on the big screen in Willow Walk, crafts, bug hunts, mud kitchen and den building in Wimborne Forest Garden which is adjacent to Wimborne Minster Church, story time at Wimborne Model Town, Mad4Animals on the Willow Walk stage and a drummers workshop in Wimborne Minster Church. In addition, there is

the Princess Pavilion outside the Allendale Community Centre, where children can meet Anna from Frozen, Belle from Beauty and the Beast, and enjoy a puppet musical.

There are many venues for performers across the town, with one of the most popular being the Microbrewery which is nestled between Allendale House and the Allendale Centre, providing food and drinks plus great live music on the Microbrewery stage.

There are daytime and evening concerts during the weekend in the Allendale Centre and in Wimborne Minster Church.

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival Weekend passes

for entry to the headline concerts are available from the Allendale Centre or from ticket source.co.uk. Programmes are also available from the Allendale Centre.

A highlight of the weekend is the folk festival procession which sets off on the Saturday afternoon at 2.30pm from The Rising Sun pub, weaving its way towards the square. Needless to say to facilitate this there will be a small number of road closures.

A total of 25 artists are taking part in Art at Allendale House from 10am on the Saturday to 5pn on the Sunday.

A packed weekend of colour, fun, dance, music and art. What is there not to like?

PULFORD PUBLICITY sponsors WIMBORNE COMMUNITY GARDEN

Yet more thanks!

By Jane Benson

Yet again, Wimborne Community Garden has to say a great big thank you to The Saxons of Wimborne who so generously donated £500 to the garden. This money was a totally glorious surprise but true to form, we quickly set to and spent it. We used it to buy some very attractive Sapele hardwood and David, one of our super volunteers, used his impressive woodworking skills to create a pergola over the bench in the Sensory Garden. This means, that when the summer arrives, the pergola will provide a shady spot for visitors to come and enjoy the garden. We have plans to make this pergola area, with the help of students from QE, into our special place for thanking all those who have helped us on our way, for example The Saxons… so watch this space.

In April, Beaucroft College had their official ‘Opening Event’ and we were very proud to be a part of that. We enjoyed, as always, showing visitors around the garden and explaining how we grow fruit and vegetables to send to Wimborne Food Bank, the Community Kitchen and of course, work alongside Beaucroft students to support them in growing produce for their super café. We are also going to be selling our plants outside their café, with the help of students, on a Wednesday morning – so do come along and enjoy a plant with your coffee and cake.

Looking ahead, our fundraising Family Fun Day will be in the garden and adjacent field on Sunday 14 July from 2pm-4pm. More about that next month.

For now, we just need the sun to shine to give all our seedlings the encouragement they need to grow and flourish. Fingers crossed.

Wimborne secures Fairtrade status

Wimborne Minster has once again successfully secured its official Fairtrade town status.

John Spatchet, chairman of Wimborne and Colehill Fairtrade said: “The Wimborne and Colehill Fairtrade Steering Group are delighted to have successfully renewed our Fairtrade Community Status.

“We are thrilled that so many outlets in our communities support Fairtrade and we in turn are supporting farmers and producers in the developing world to get a fair deal and to operate sustainably, promoting Trade and Climate Justice.”

A spokesperson from the Fairtrade Communities Team who assesses the viability of applications said: “Every action taken on a local level adds to raising awareness of the issues of unfair trade and furthers the progress of workers’ rights, safer working conditions and fairer pay for farmers and workers globally.”

Fiona Harwood, chairperson of Wimborne BID said: “Businesses in Wimborne really support initiatives that promote a sustainable and fair future. A huge congratulations to the Fair Trade steering group of volunteers who work so hard to achieve this status for the town.”

To have your business listed as a Fairtrade supplier in Wimborne or Colehill, apply via fairtradewimbornecolehill@gmail. com

Fair Trade Fortnight is Monday 9 September to Sunday 22 September.

Visit https://planetwimborne.org/wimborne-minster-andcolehill-fairtrade-community or http://fairtradewimborne.uk/ public/index.php

Fiona Harwood

around & about

Events

Details were correct at the time of going to print. Send information about your events to newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk.

Until 2 June

Broadstone Art Society exhibition at the Youth Centre, Moor Road, Broadstone. Until 9 June

Dorset Art Weeks , 260 venues. dorsetartweeks.co.uk.

1 June 9.30am

Blandford Hedgehog Group coffee morning at Blandford Parish Centre.

1 June 2pm-4pm

Ferndown Arthritis and Friendship Club meets at Ferndown Plus Day Centre. Call for more info O3303 112793.

4 June 2.30pm-4pm

Bits & Bytes Computer Club in Ferndown library. See https://www. neilbarton.co.uk/bnbclub.html.

5 June 2pm

Alex McKinstry – ‘Cod Help Us: Bournemouth’s Fish and Chip Shops’at Bournemouth Library. To book call 01202 126750 or email: heritage library@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

5 June 10am-3pm

RSPB New Forest Local Group field trip to Martin Down (SU 058 192), meet at the end of Sillens Lane, west of Martin village. Non-members £5, members free. Tel 01425 652864 https:// group.rspb.org.uk/newforest/

5 June 7pm

A reading of The Blue Goose by Peter Blackmore hosted by Jenny and Mike Brown in Verwood. To join, contact 01202 825178.

5 June 2.15pm

Lytchett & Upton Floral club workshop at Cj's, Lytchett Matravers Parish Church, BH16 6JE. Bring a container, greenery and create your own arrangements. All welcome.

6 June 7.15pm-9.15pm

Ferndown & District Historical Society meets at the Barrington Centre for a talk on Nelson Mandela by John Dickson

6 June 7.30pm

Verwood and District Horticultural Society meets at Verwood Memorial Hall. Details on www. verwoodhorticulturalsociety.co.uk or call Ollie on 01202 827622.

7 June 10am-3pm

Poole Leisure Painters meet at Lighthouse Poole. Contact secretary 01202 693526.

7-9 June

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival

8 June

Corfe Mullen Carnival with procession starting at 1pm. Events on recreation ground from 1pm-5pm.

9 June 11am-5pm

Blandford Hidden Gardens open.

9 June 12pm-4pm

Sunday Funday @ the Village Hall, Braeside Road, St Leonard’s, BH24 2PH. Space still available for stall holders - contact mariestlshall@ yahoo.com 01425 475733.

10 June 7.30pm

Ferndown French Circle meets at The Centre, Barnes Road, Ferndown BH22 8XH when Jacaues Halé gives a talk in French “Bretagne , histoire et tradition.”  Enquiries on 07552 074135.

10 June 7pm-9pm

Bournemouth Ukulele Social Group at The Commodore BH6 3TD Fisherman’s Walk Southbourne. Free. All abilities welcome. Music provided. Just drop in.

10 June 2.30pm

West Moors Horticultural Society Illustrated talk Mertons Dream Garden, story of Russell Cotes at the Memorial Hall. Plus members’ rose show. Contact Sue Hamlett on 01202 871536

12 June 6.30pm-9pm

Bournemouth Big Band, Swing and Jazz Club meet downstairs in Kinson Community Centre. Full details on www. bournemouthjazzclub.org

12 June 7.30pm - 9.30pm

RSPB New Forest Local Group, Birding Spain’s Costa Donana region, Lyndhurst Community Centre SO43 7NY. Non-members £5, members £3. Tel 01425 652864

14-16 June

Upton House Food and Music Festival. Friday 5pm-11pm, Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday 11am-8pm Tickets from www. uptonhousefoodandmusicfestival.com 15 June 11am-5pm

Ferndown Fete on the Field. 15 June 10am

Plant sale at Colehill Village Hall. 17 June 10.30am-11.30am

Reading Friends group meets at Ferndown Library. Contact the library for more info. 17 June 9.30am

Ferndown Arts Society, The Barrington Centre, Demonstration of Mixed Media by Janet Wildey. Visitors £5 including tea and coffee 22 June 8.45pm-10.15pm

RSPB New Forest Local Group nightjar evening at Goatspen Plain (SU 228 015), meet Goatspen car park on Holmsley to Burley road, bring torch. Non-members £5, members free. Tel 01425 652864 https:// group.rspb.org.uk/newforest/ 22-30 June

Midsummer Music Festival at St Mary’s Church, Fordingbridge. Daytime and evening concerts 25 June 7.30pm

West Parley Gardening Club meets at the MS Centre, West Parley with David Bassil’s “A Demonstration of Hanging Baskets”. For further details please contact Rod Darch 01202 896711. Email rod@rdconsulting.co

Come to

Broadstone for a fun day

7 July 12noon-4pm

There will be a lot of entertainment to enjoy at the Broadstone Fields in Trust Association and Family Fun Day on Sunday 7 July taking place on Broadstone Recreation Ground football field.

The free to attend fun day has been running since 2012 and was originally set up to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the late Queen but was so successful it has become an annual event.

Arena acts and car show

The fun includes a range of arena acts including a birds of prey display and a children’s entertainer as well as a fun dog show and car show which last year featured over 100 vehicles from supercars to vintage motorbikes.

Do you love your car? If you want to show it off and be in with a chance of winning a trophy then bring it along to the Broadstone Fun Day. Register by emailing broadstonefunday@gmail.com.

Rock on the Rec 1.30pm-8pm

The fun day’s sister event, Rock on the Rec promises lots of live music and bands. Last year’s Rock on the Rec was such a success it was recorded live and has 34 great tracks. It’s available to download on Bandcamp for just £5 with profits going to last year’s charity partner Amelia’s Rainbow.

Charity stalls

There will be community and charity stalls offering low-cost fun and games and a shopping village featuring local produce and crafts as well as a kids zone where your children can spend all day by purchasing a wristband.

Plenty of food and drink will be available or you can bring a picnic

The Family Fun Day is free to enter and with so much being packed into the day, you won’t be short of things to see and do.

If you can spare an hour or two to help on the day, there are various roles that need filling such as directing cars and selling raffle tickets. To find out more visit the Broadstone Field in Trust Association & Family Fun Day on Facebook.

Summer Celebration: Fete on the Field

Mark your calendars for Saturday 15 June as the Ferndown and Parley Rotary Club gears up for another Fete on the Field. This annual event has become a highlight of the Ferndown community calendar, and it’s all thanks to generous sponsors.

A day of family-friendly fun with free entry for all. Explore an array of stalls offering everything from arts and crafts to sweets, cakes, and fresh market produce.

There is something for everyone with children’s face painting, funfair rides, mesmerising falconry displays, music, dance performances, and dog shows.

Hungry? No problem! Indulge in a wide variety of refreshments from diverse catering stands.

Don’t miss the chance to marvel at a stunning display of classic, custom, commercial, and agricultural

vehicles. And for the first time, Hendy Kia will have a Trade Stand showcasing their latest models alongside the timeless classic cars. Looking for a day packed with laughter, excitement, and community spirit? Fete on Field is where you want to be, don’t miss out on Ferndown’s unforgettable community event.

Family ticket dual day to Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show 14 & 15 August 2024

Set on the Turnpike Showground at Motcombe, this agricultural show will have broad appeal and with over 80 agricultural businesses on site, live music and plenty of food and drink, you can easily spend an exciting day out at the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show. What you can expect to see is a grand parade of livestock, sheep shearing, a craft and countryside area, heavy horses, horticulture, poultry, equestrian events and so much more. Would you like to win a dual day family ticket worth £88 for both days on 14 and 15 August and make a weekend of it?

This generous prize must be won, so why not enter the competition and see if your luck is in. Answer the following question:

Where is the Turnpike Showground?

The deadline for entries is 28 June 2024. Enter online at www. dorsetview.co.uk. The ticket for 2 adults and 2 children (age 5-16) can be used on either or both days of the show 14 and 15 August. It is not refundable. No change will be given. Should the ticket go unused, its value will be £0.001p. There will be no cash alternative offered. The editor’s decision will be final, and employees of Pulford Publicity and the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show are ineligible to participate.

Saturday 1 June

Ringwood 10am-1pm, Fordingbridge 2pm-4pm

Discovery Bus D-Day 80 Touring Exhibition will be in Ringwood Town Centre and later at Fordingbridge Recreation Ground Play Park. Exhibition and activities.

Saturday 1 June

Tarrant Rushton Airfield

Gates open 10am and close at 12.30pm. 1pm start at the memorial.

To mark the 80th anniversary of its part in D-Day 1944, a service will be held at Windy Corner Memorial, Tarrant Rushton (on the Witchampton road) DT11 8SB to honour the RAF, Glider Pilot Regiment and army veterans, former Flight Refuelling staff, families and friends. Anyone with an affinity with the former airfield and its remarkable history are invited to attend and are welcome to bring chairs. For more information, or to register your interest in attending, email tarrantrushtonam@gmail.com

D DAY EVENTS

Thursday 6 June

Wimborne

11am: Readings of poems by children in local schools as part of the National School Poetry Competition. A presentation by local historian John Smith at the Allendale House East Dorset Heritage Trust. At various times and locations there will be: war time re-enactment performances by Wimborne Community Theatre.

From 3.50pm in Willow Walk: a proclamation by the town crier Chris Brown followed by performances by The Land Girls, Andy Kennett (rock and roll singer), local choirs, and a reading of the winning entry from the National School Poetry competition.

5.30pm: church service at the Minster

6.30pm: bell ringing.

8.15pm: procession from the town square led by the Quarterjacks marching band to Wimborne Cemetery.

9.15pm: an international tribute read by the town crier at Wimborne Cemetery followed by the lighting of the beacon and concluding with a cannon firing by Wimborne Militia.

Thursday 6 June

Christchurch

6pm: Christchurch Town Council’s D-Day events on Christchurch Quay start with the town crier’s proclamation, followed by Christchurch churches ringing out for peace.

6.30pm-9.30pm: performances by local choirs and bands, including the Funky Little Choir, British Legion, and The Fifinellas. A ‘History Hub’ in collaboration with the Red House Museum, Christchurch History Society, and Friends of New Forest Airfields. Additional entertainment will include classic cars, fire service and stalls from community groups. The event will culminate with the Last Scots Pipe, Beacon Lighting and reading of the International Tribute. This will be followed by a performance from the Christchurch and District Band playing wartime classics.

Thursday 6 June

Blandford Forum

12 noon: Proclamation Ceremony organised by the town council in partnership with the Royal British Legion in the churchyard of Blandford Forum Parish Church. The town crier will read the D-Day 80 Proclamation provided by the Pageantmaster, Bruno Peek. Refreshments will be served in the church.

From 8pm: visit Woodhouse Gardens for refreshments and the opportunity to explore the Blandford Commemoration Group’s D-Day exhibition.

8.45pm: Beacon Lighting Ceremony.

9.15pm: Lighting of the Beacon.

Thursday 6 June

Verwood

8.15pm: lantern parade from St Michael and All Angels Church to Ferrett Green War Memorial.

Saturday 8 June

Ferndown

2pm: concert at the Royal British Legion, Ferndown with music by the Hyde Band. Tickets on the door or in advance from RBL Ferndown or www.hydeband.co.uk

New Forest

2pm-3pm: Friends of the New Forest Airfields service of Remembrance at Airfield Memorial, Black Lane, Bransgore.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Awards launched: Dorset Chamber has launched the Dorset Business Awards 2024. Entries in 10 categories close on 13 June. Visit https://dorsetchamber. co.uk/awards to enter.

Marking Purple Day: Langside School in Poole marked Purple Day by holding a tea and cake event for parents to attend raising £200 for Epilepsy Action. The event was held in memory of Hazel Thomas, who passed away last year. Hazel was the lead nurse at Langside School and specialised in epilepsy nursing and training others across the county.

SPRING supported: Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown is to support SPRING as its charity partner for 2024. The charity supports parents and relatives that have experienced the trauma of baby loss. Last year, the garden centre supported Forest Holme Hospice, donating over £14,700 thanks to a variety of charitable events.

Tories win Canford Cliffs: There was just one seat up for grabs on BCP Council in May’s local council elections as the authority held its elections last year –and it was being held by a Conservative. A by-election was held in Canford Cliffs, following the resignation of May Haines after 17 years. Gavin Wright, Conservative and Unionist Party, polled 1,720 votes, with Lib Dem, Ray Sparrow receiving 573 votes, Jim Buchanan, Labour, 317 votes and Johnny Tutton, Green Party 163 votes. Overall turnout was 35.41 per cent, with 2,804 ballot papers issued.

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New home improvements business plugs a hole in the market

- Advertiser’s announcement -

With builders for smaller projects getting harder to find as many seem so preoccupied either with their own builds, or attending to the large estates that have cropped up like a rash in this area, it is refreshing to find a new company able to help with a wide range of home improvements.

After more than 20 years in the building trade, qualified Level 3 carpenter Robert Stevens has struck out on his own.

Father of two, Robert has lived in the Ferndown area all his life. Over his working career, which has been with one company since he left school, he has acquired many more skills than carpentry, hence him offering a range of services from home renovations and alterations to plastering, bricklaying, fitting bathrooms, kitchens, doors, windows and flooring. He will even turn his hand to outdoor jobs as well.

If you live in the local area and you’re looking for a home improvement specialist with over 20 years’ experience in the trade, give Robert at RS Home Improvements a call on 07809 425305 or email rsferndown@gmail.com.

Is your home summer ready?

By Marilyn Barber | newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk

After what seemed an endless wet winter, we are now enjoying warmer temperatures and sunny days. Is your home looking a bit wintry? Then it’s time to get it summer ready.

If you haven’t already done so, a bit of spring cleaning will help you to take stock of items on display and whether they have had their day or could be positioned in a more favourable light. Some floral touches –either vases of blooms or the addition of new cushion

covers, will bring summer into the home. And if you feel your décor is a little on the greige side – a mixture of beige and grey – why not add a pop of colour, by painting one wall as a feature. Yellow, turquoise or pale blue work well. During the winter it is important that furniture doesn’t shield the heat from radiators, but you don’t have to worry about that in the summer, so it could be a time to rearrange items to give your lounge a new and spacious look.

As for the bedrooms – change the duvet to a summer weight one, get the fan down from the loft, and perhaps invest in some pretty floral curtains.

Mould growth and mildew formation can be a problem in warmer weather, but one tip is to place a Peace Lily in each room as this plant absorbs excess moisture. And what about the outside of the house? Summer is definitely the time for exterior painting such as the front door,

summerhouse, decking and the garden fence. Your barbecue was probably cleaned after each use last year, but perhaps a deep clean would be a good idea.

If you’ve left your garden furniture outside during the winter, it will certainly need some attention to remove dirt, cobwebs and dead leaves using warm soapy water, or follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Then you can sit back and relax knowing your house is summer ready.

Hidden attic finds could be worth thousands

Many of us overlook the potential treasures tucked away in the nooks of our lofts or the corners of our garages, often dismissing them as clutter. However, within these forgotten spaces, there could be items of unexpected value waiting to be rediscovered. Finance expert and antiques dealer, Gary Hemming explores some unusual heirlooms that might be gathering dust.

Vintage toys and games

That old box of toys from your childhood, or even from previous generations, could be a goldmine. Original Star Wars action figures, for instance, can fetch anywhere from £20 to over £2,000 depending on the rarity and condition. Early editions of board games like Monopoly or Dungeons and Dragons can potentially be worth hundreds to thousands of pounds.

Retro technology

That old record player or the first-generation video game console sitting in your loft could be worth more than you think. Even, original iPods are now considered collectibles, with some models fetching over £500. Vintage cameras, especially those from renowned brands like Leica or Nikon, can also have significant value.

Old coins and stamps

Depending on their rarity and condition, these can be extremely valuable. Rare British coins, like the 1933 George V penny, can be worth over £70,000. Vintage stamps, particularly those with errors or from limited runs, can be worth substantial amounts.

Vintage fashion and accessories

Your attic might be harbouring a treasure trove of vintage

fashion. For example, a classic Chanel handbag can be worth thousands, while vintage Levi’s jeans can fetch up to £700 or more.

Collectible bottles and jars

Surprisingly, old bottles and jars can be collectible. For example, Victorian-era apothecary bottles can fetch around £100 each, while certain antique Mason jars can be worth over £1,000.

Maximising the value of ‘hidden’ heirlooms

If you think you might have one of these treasures in your home, the first step is to verify its authenticity and condition, as these factors significantly influence value. Consulting

with an expert or getting an appraisal can provide clarity on the item’s worth. When it comes to selling, consider specialised platforms or auction houses to reach the right audience and achieve the best possible price.

Gary Hemming of ABC Finance says: “Lofts or garages could be a repository of hidden wealth, with unusual items transforming into valuable assets. Taking the time to explore and evaluate these forgotten treasures not only uncovers their monetary value but also reconnects us with the past, offering a tangible link to history and heritage. So, before you dismiss that old box or dusty shelf, take a closer look — you might just find a hidden gem.”