4Dorset November 2016

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November 2016 Volume 14 Issue 4

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DearReaders

Adapting to change is something the human race is exceptionally good at. I have recently been following BBC2’s The Victorian Slum, which puts our modern-day lifestyle into perspective – you know, the one we all moan about because the price of food is too high, the NHS can’t always meet our expectations, pensions don’t cover the cost of living and taxes are unfair - yet we are a thousand times better off than the workers in the 1800s. Some of those poor souls (our forbears) couldn’t afford a roof over their head, some had to sleep standing up or sitting down to save money and some worked so hard, they died from exhaustion. Not many reached a ripe old age, like so many do today. So yes, we adapt to change, but over the last 150 years, most of the changes in this country have been good ones. They have improved our standard of living, our comfort and our family lives. No wonder the UK is seen as a good place to live by overseas visitors.

Having said that, the winds of change are blowing, or as Nobel prizewinner Bob Dylan would say, “The times they are a-changin’.”

With Brexit looming, and the Trump Clinton war about to be won and lost, I can see great changes afoot. Will they further improve our lives? Or is the never-ending wheel of life about to suffer an almighty puncture. Whatever happens, we will no doubt adapt.

On a slightly smaller scale, we’ve had changes in our office.

Adam Trimby joined us last month. He is working alongside Louis in the design studio and has already eased the workload.

We also say a sad farewell to Liz Turner. After three years as assistant editor, she is taking on the challenge of a slightly different type of work and we wish her well.

Enjoy this rather Christmassy magazine. It has been a pleasure to work on.

How to contact us

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11 NOVEMBER 2016 The Editor reserves the right to amend or shorten contributions in order to fit in with the editorial policy and style of the magazine

Janine Pulford Editor

4Dorset is independently published and distributed free to homes and businesses in selected areas of Dorset and Hampshire. It is also available by subscription at £35 per year. Views or opinions expressed in 4Dorset are not necessarily those of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertisement deemed to be unsuitable for publication. Information about a service does not imply recommendation. All purchases made through this publication are done so entirely at your own risk. The copyright on all written material, logos and advertising artwork produced by our studio remains with 4Dorset and should not be reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher.

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Sunflower garden repaired Photo by Tom Scrase

Following our story last month about the vandalised sunflower memorial garden in Poole Park, it is heart-warming to report that Harold G Walker Solicitors stepped in and paid to repair the damage, preventing financial loss to a Dorset hospice charity.

Nicola Lowe, Managing Partner said, “Forest Holme Hospice has provided outstanding care for relatives of our staff and so this is a cause we are delighted to support.

We were saddened to learn of the heartless act of vandalism to the Sunflower Garden and only too happy to help support the fundraising project in repairing the damage.”

Unveiled in September, the Sunflower Garden aimed to raise funds and awareness for the 1,000 patients cared for by Forest Holme Hospice each year. Only days after being opened several of the garden’s handmade ceramic sunflowers were vandalised resulting in £300 worth of damage.

“This was a terrible incident which is not only upsetting for those who have dedicated a flower to a loved one, but also those who have worked tirelessly to help create the garden”, commented Becky Chalk, Forest Holme Hospice Fundraiser. “We are truly grateful to Harold G Walker Solicitors for coming to our rescue with their generous donation. The support from the local community has been overwhelming - proving something good can come out of any bad situation.”

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!

Would you like to own this Beatles’ memorabilia?

A collectable set of autographs by the Beatles is to be sold

by Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne on 18 November.

Lawrences auctioneer Simon Jones said, “Complete sets of Beatles signatures are highly sought after by collectors and they should attract a huge amount of interest.”

They are expected to make £1000-2000 in auction.

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Inspiring artists gain local recognition

Angharad Holloway, Head of Talbot Heath (left), Vikki Coates, Head of Art (right) with Rachel (left) and Tamara (right) receiving their certificates from director of magss4dorset Louis Pulford

Mr Martin McLeman, Headteacher QE and Clare Darley, Head of Art with Hannah being presented with her certificate by Louis Pulford

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tudent artist Hannah Graham from Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne has been presented with £50 first prize for her winning entry in the first 4Dorset Front Cover Art competition for schools.

A Dorset landmark was the brief given to three schools and Hannah’s

painting of Wimborne Minster not only captured the historic building in striking colours, but also used accurate perspective. It was published on the front cover of 4Dorset in August. At the presentation on 27 September, QE’s art department also received a cheque for £100 from mags4dorset.

Hannah explained that she chose to paint the minster because she loves architecture and she added that her experimentation with colours was inspired by Monet.

Tamara Qaddoura and Rachel Lam, both from Talbot Heath School, were presented with certificates and cash prizes of £25 and £15 respectively for achieving 2nd and 3rd place in the competition with their paintings of Old Harry Rocks and Durdle Door.

Jenny Stevens from QE received a merit for her artwork of Horton Tower.

Judged by mags4dorset graphic design director Louis Pulford and local artist Daniel Byrne, the competition provoked inspiring results. Editor of 4Dorset, Janine Pulford said, “We were overwhelmed with the standard of the artwork and will be running this competition again. I would like to congratulate all the students who took part and inspired us with their entries.”

Martin McLeman, Headteacher of QE, thanked mags4dorset for sponsoring the competition and Clare Darley added, “We will put the money towards new watercolours and brushes.”

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Ferndown Town Centre Strategy – Stage 2 The Mayor of Ferndown is urging residents to get involved with the town centre strategy.

Stage 1 took place at the Barrington Theatre on 27 September and there will be a second public event on 17 November, also at the Barrington from 10am–7pm.

This will provide an opportunity for residents to review the proposed projects in more detail before the

strategy is finalised.

Following this, a draft action plan will be prepared.

A formal consultation will be held at the end of the year/ beginning of 2017 before the contents of the strategy and action plan are finalised.

Business and community support is essential if Ferndown is to attract public funding and private investment to implement the strategy.

All residents are urged to attend on 17 November. Staff from NEW Masterplanning, the company commissioned by East Dorset District Council and Ferndown Town Council to come up with the strategy, will be on hand to answer questions.

MAGS4DORSET’S charity of the year

CHERRY TREE NURSERY Cherry Tree Nursery is the Bournemouth-based project of the registered charity the Sheltered Work Opportunities Project (SWOP), which also has a Poole project, Chestnut Nursery.

Sensory Gardens: Listening to Plants Over the course of the summer, Cherry Tree Nursery volunteers participated in the ‘Fl-utter-ances’ arts project, which involved listening, analysing and mapping the sounds heard at Cherry Tree and at Hengistbury.

The unique and unusual soundscape maps they created will be on display at the Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre in October.

While doing this, volunteers became very interested in the sounds made by plants and trees, especially those involving the wind. Bamboos are ideal for this. Cherry Tree Nursery receives many inquiries, especially from schools and rest homes, about setting up sensory gardens, and there are some fascinating connections between sound and memory. Sounds can be a wonderful way to create a calming environment. Some plants, such as grasses, create amazing sounds and the rustling of leaves is very soothing, as is the buzzing of a bee or the chirping of a grasshopper.

Plants also create

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sounds we cannot normally hear, for example the sound of water flowing up the stem of the plant, or the distress calls put out by a plant which is stressed due to drought.

Many people talk to plants, and this encourages plants and people to flourish.

A sensory garden should ideally stimulate all the senses. Scent is an easy starting point, as so many plants have fragrant aromatic flowers, stems and leaves.

Herbs such as lavender and rosemary evoke memories for many people, and thoughts of scents can lead on to those of taste, helping to arouse the taste buds.

Textures are a wonderful aspect of gardening. Think of the soft furry feel of lamb’s ear (stachys) or cool moss or rough seed pods.

The final sense is that of sight – whether textures, shapes or colours, remember the soothing nature of green.

It is also important

to incorporate the sense that plants can provide shade, security, shelter, privacy and quietness. They can also be used to attract wildlife.

Just the presence of plants, flowers, water and wildlife has a healing effect. Cherry Tree can help you find information on plants for all these purposes, and choose the best plants to stimulate awareness and memory.

Visit Cherry Tree Nursery Monday to Friday from 8am–3.30pm and from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. Closed Sundays throughout the winter.

PHOTOS BY TOM SCRASE

Campaigner Sean Perrin can be seen on the far right of the picture holding the ‘Save Poole Hospital’ banner

SAVE POOLE A&E AND MATERNITY

Around 300 people including services that meet doctors took part in a protest the needs of the local march in Poole against the population. A public proposed cuts in the NHS consultation will be in England. In the east of carried out and further Dorset proposals include details can be found at the reconfiguration of www.dorsetsvision.nhs.uk. front line health Petitions “Why should to save services and could Poole result in Royal people in Poole Hospital’s A&E Bournemouth been be put at risk by have Hospital launched and poorly thought campaigner Sean becoming the major emergency said, “There through and Perrin hospital in the are going to be misguided cost- £22bn cuts in the east of the county with a single A&E NHS in England by cutting?” department for the 2020 – and that’s area. Poole Hospital could why everything is happening. become the major planned It’s not happening in care hospital with a 24-hour Scotland and Wales.” urgent care centre. Dorset In June, he told 4Dorset, Clinical Commissioning “Why should people in Group has stated that they Poole be put at risk by are seeking to secure high poorly thought through and quality, sustainable heath misguided cost-cutting?”

The online petitions can be found at www. petition.parliament. uk/petitions/12972 and www.you.38degrees. org.uk (Save Poole Hospital A-E).

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Gravel Hill works – end in sight Gravel Hill should be reopened by the end of November

Completed section of the Gabion Wall, facing north toward Queen Anne Drive junction

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he £3.9 million improvement works being carried out at A349 between Queen Anne Drive and Arrowsmith Road are progressing well.

The work is on schedule to reopen this month although some work may continue until January.

Work so far has included vegetation being cleared, trees felled and pipes and cables for utility companies relocated to enable the road to be widened. Part of the

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embankment has been cut back and a new retaining wall has been constructed to provide greater width at the Queen Anne Drive junction.

In addition, metal piles have been driven into the ground along the road edge on Gravel Hill to strengthen the embankment and the road drainage is being improved. 450 soil nails have been installed to support the cutting slopes along the edge of the new shared footway/cycle lane.

The phase of work now being undertaken by the Borough of Poole’s construction team involves the completion of the new kerbs and surfacing of the Queen Anne Drive junction and installation of the replacement traffic signals.

Mildren Construction is completing the major drainage works prior to reconstructing a section of the carriageway and surfacing the new-shared footway/cycle lane.

John Rice, engineering manager, Borough of Poole, said: “This improvement scheme kick-started the

£23.3 million investment in Poole’s infrastructure so it is important that we got off to a good start and continued this through the works programme. We are really pleased with how the works are progressing and the use of the temporary measures we have put in place to minimise disruption to road users.”

Gordon Page, chairman of Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership said: “It is encouraging to see that the works at Gravel Hill are making good progress.

They form part of a series of much-needed infrastructure investments in and around the Port of Poole that will future-proof important transport networks and unlock economic growth into the region.”

Drilling a soil nail into a proposed 60 degree slope

Royal appointment for Poole schoolgirl Joanne Sibley from Poole’s Victoria Education Centre (VEC) made headline news in October when she was invited to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Joanne is a pupil at the Livability’s day school which offers specialised, high quality care, mental health support and therapy for young disabled people from three to 19 years old.

She has been at VEC for six years, joining in September 2010 and is passionate about raising awareness for mental health amongst young people.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry are spearheading the Heads Together campaign to end stigma around mental health.

It is a partnership with experienced and inspiring charities that provide frontline mental health support to people who may need it, whilst raising awareness and tackling stigma.

Supported by The Royal Foundation, the Heads Together campaign aims to change the national conversation on mental wellbeing.

A Heads Together charity coalition event was held at London’s County Hall and the Coca-Cola London Eye, on Monday 10 October. Their Royal Highnesses met Joanne and a wide range of young guests at an upbeat reception with the charities that are a part of the Heads Together campaign.

Joanne was thrilled to receive the invitation and said: “Mental Health affects one in four people – it was so important that I attended this day and raised awareness. It has been a real honour to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.”

Sea makeover at VEC

VEA’s headteacher, Simon Brown said: “You only have to look at the statistics surrounding mental health to know that it is vital that we raise awareness for mental health amongst young people. At Victoria, we are proud to invest a great deal of work and support to ensure our students have good support and care in mental health.

“In addition – Livability – the national charity of which we’re a part, is doing a lot to raise awareness for mental health. I am delighted that Joanne has been part of this important day.”

The event was sponsored by Poole-based Merlin Entertainments, which runs the Coca-Cola London Eye and has also provided a great deal of support to Victoria Education Centre in recent years via their children’s charity ‘Merlin’s Magic Wand’.

Following the opening of a new state-of-the-art hydrotherapy sensory pool at VEC, Merlin’s Magic Wand came in and not only transformed the changing rooms but also the corridor leading to the pool. It gave them a complete under the sea makeover bringing a touch of magic to the students swimming experience.

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Fees will MOVING NEWS fund fort’s East Dorset future District Council Parking charges are to be introduced at Badbury Rings.

For over 30 years the National Trust has cared for Badbury Rings and welcomed drivers to the Iron Age hill fort without them having to pay.

It has now decided to charge a parking fee of £1 for two hours or £3 for the day for non-members. All the money given will go directly to support local conservation work.

Nigel Chalk, National Trust outdoor manager at Kingston Lacy, said: “We’re committed to conserving and caring for Badbury Rings forever and for everyone. But if we do not act now Badbury Rings could become a victim of its own success – more and more people are choosing to visit which is terrific, but we still need to ensure that we have the funds available to protect this historic and beautiful Iron Age hill fort and are able to carry out the necessary conservation work required.

“If we want everyone to enjoy this special place then we need to address the inevitable wear and tear and make Badbury Rings fit for the future and for future generations.”

The charges will come into force later this year.

is moving From Monday 14 November, the council will operate services from Allenview House (same building as Teachers Building Society) in Wimborne town centre.

Earlier this year, councillors agreed to move the offices from the Furzehill site to Allenview House.

This forms part of wider partnership plans to base the majority of its staff at Christchurch civic offices.

The new East Dorset base will continue to provide walk-in customer support and will be more accessible by public transport and on foot.

Cllr Ray Bryan, portfolio holder for performance, said: “The new premises

will reduce accommodation costs and support the continued provision of vital services. We will continue to provide great service for walk-in customers.

Customers should remember that they can now access many of our services online including benefits, council tax, and parking permits via the website.”

The Furzehill site will close to staff and customers on Friday 11 November.

Civic meetings, including full council and cabinet meetings, will continue to be held at Furzehill until May 2017. From then on they will then take place in the Quarterjack suite at Allendale Community Centre.

The new office address is: Allenview House, Hanham Road, BH21 1AG The postal address is: East Dorset District Council, PO Box 9148, Christchurch, BH23 9JQ The telephone number will stay the same: 01202 795096

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in health & fitness - advertising feature -

From the 1-14 November, Ferndown Leisure Centre is offering 15 months for the price of 12 on its annual all-inclusive, gym only, and swim only memberships. That’s 3 months FREE.The all-inclusive package gives unlimited use of the gym, swimming pool with use of SWIMTAG and exercise classes. To help each member make the most of their visits, they are invited to begin their journey with a 3-step programme. At the end of ‘Your Journey’ members will have a personalised fitness programme.

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or those who prefer the water, the swim membership offers all welcome sessions, Masters and coached swim sessions, and the use of SWIMTAG. The centre is also offering No Start Up Fee on all inclusive

direct debit memberships from the 1-14 November.

To find out more about these offers contact customer advisors at Ferndown Leisure Centre on 01202 877468 option 1 or email deanadudman@ pfpleisure.org.

Try out this great offer

Join the children’s swim lesson programme at Ferndown Leisure Centre for £20.16 with nothing more to pay until 1 January. The offer runs from the 1-30 November and includes one swim lesson per week and free swimming per child during all welcome sessions.

New Duckling Swim Programme

Be a push and glide ahead of the pack with the latest nationally recognised swim classes designed for parents and children from 4 months – 4 years.

Adult Swim Lessons

For adults who would like to improve their swim technique - the centre has adult improver swimming lessons, duration 60 minutes with Janet Latham on Sundays 5.30-6.30pm.

Contact the Swim Team on 01202 877468 option 2 for more information

Paralympic

star inspires Ballard pupils

Former student and Paralympic champion swimmer Mikey Jones returned to Ballard School – with his gold medal - to the delight of children and staff.

While watching a recording of his race, he spoke about his experiences and how he had to endure setbacks before achieving success. Mikey’s advice to those who dream of success was ‘go and live your dream’.

Headmaster Alastair Reid said: “It was delightful to welcome back Mikey to the school. He deserves enormous credit for the perseverance he has shown to overcome many obstacles.”

Mikey was taking part in both London and Manchester Olympic parades and visiting Buckingham Palace.

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Katie Arnold using Bertie Online

Leading the way in type 1 diabetes education The Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) has relaunched its unique web portal for structured education incorporating new modules specifically for young people.

Building on the success of the face-to-face courses held at the hospital, the Diabetes Team has designed an online portal - Bertie Online - to help those living with type 1 diabetes manage

their condition in a way that best suits their lifestyle, regardless of where they are in the country.

The new portal offers vital education via an innovative and unique platform with the Streetwise section specifically for young people.

The new Lifewise section, offers support and advice on issues including psychology, pregnancy, illness and being admitted to hospital. The portal also provides a forum for people to share their experiences and build a support network – ideal for those who have recently been diagnosed and may be feeling alone and overwhelmed.

Helen Partridge, RBH diabetes consultant, said: “Bertie Online is something completely new for people with type 1 diabetes, helping them manage their own condition.

The site aims to help all type 1 patients, regardless of where they are in the UK – or the world for that matter – access the information provided in the face-to-face courses in their own time and in the comfort of their own homes, as well as supporting them with what to do if things don’t go as planned.

“Facing a diabetes diagnosis is daunting to say the least but knowing you’re not alone can make a huge difference. Bertie

Welcome to perked up charity coffee shop

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Online helps with this too – it provides group support from a community of people with similar concerns.”

Katie Arnold, 17, from Bournemouth, said: “Bertie Online is crammed with useful, relevant stuff. It saves waiting for an appointment for quick questions and it even covers things I hadn’t thought about – like insulin levels at festivals. The best bit for me at the moment is the leaving home section as it’s something that’s on my mind - I plan to go to uni next year.

It gives me time to prepare for the changes I’ll need to make, like changing doctors, well ahead of time.”

Visit bertieonline.org.uk

The Royal Voluntary Coffee Shop at Poole Hospital has had a major face-lift, making it more welcoming.

Additional seating has been added, including smaller tables. As well as sandwiches, cakes and confectionery, customers can now also enjoy fresh and low calorie fruit smoothies, freshly prepared paninis and a range of coffees and teas.

The café is run by RVS volunteers and money raised is used to support the charity’s work supporting older people to stay independent for as long as possible. This includes a Befriending/Good Neighbours Service, the Home Library Service and lunch and social clubs.

Coralie Jenkins, RVS Service Manager, says: “We are a very close-knit team, and everybody really enjoys working here and meeting all the patients, visitors and staff who come and use the café.

We also put a lot of effort into fundraising to support older people, and have recently raised almost £400 for our Befriending Services.

The RVS shop has seen a fall in takings recently following the opening of a coffee chain in the hospital, but is hoping patents and visitors will continue to support it.

in with pets

Livestock Markets As part of our duties we visit Shaftesbury cattle market and ‘on farm’ sales of livestock, checking transportation, cattle identification, general health and welfare, paperwork and bio security.

In 1997 Sturminster Newton Livestock Market, which also sold local cheese and had a bric-a-brac shop, was shut down after trading for around 775 years. It was a massive blow for the town and surrounding area and changed the local people’s lives forever. It used to trade in dairy and store cattle, pigs, sheep and sometimes goats. It was also a long day for us in animal health.

We had our own shed within the market where we would issue pig licences for all the pigs that day in market. It was situated on the hill where the corn exchange and Co-op supermarket are today. The cold wind would whistle down the hill and when you got the chance you would try and rush inside to get warm around the little Calor gas stove before losing all sensation in your feet and hands, yes it could get very cold up there.

During the early-90s, I would regularly check more than 600 calves there in a morning. Before my time, there could be in excess of 800 calves - at that time it was the largest calf market in Europe.

Sturminster Newton was famous for its cheese, Tasty Cheese always a favourite. I would be given a cheese order from my work colleagues and could easily spend £20 on cheese to take back.

These days Shaftesbury Livestock Market is the only market we are left to visit in Dorset. With the arrival of autumn it gets busier. Many farmers do not want to enter the winter overloaded with cattle.

There again, in winter, Shaftesbury market always seems a couple of degrees colder than most places so an extra jumper is usually required. Time allowing, they do have a small restaurant which serves a jolly good roast lunch.

Occasionally we are required to go along to farm dispersal sales where all the cattle have to be sold.

This is always a sad day and quite distressing for the farmer concerned whether it be for financial reasons or just having to retire on health grounds. Many farmers just seem to carry on with never a thought of retiring.

Christine and Karen Animal Health Officers If you wish to have any more information on the subject of animal health please contact us on 01305 224475, or visit our website Dorsetforyou.com and follow the links to Trading Standards, Animal Health pages.

There’s life in this old dog yet!

Hi, I’m Toby. I first came to WaggyTails Rescue as a young pup 10 years ago.

The kind volunteers soon found me my “forever” home.

Sadly, my new owners have now passed away and I am back in the caring arms of Waggy Tails Rescue.

I’m a very sweet natured and affectionate Jack Russell who is used to being the only dog in the home. I love going for short walks and to play ball in the garden, so for me that is a must. If you think you are the person or family for me, please contact the office on 01202 875000 or email admin@waggytails.org.uk Fund-raising events for Waggy Tails: 24 November - Skittles at the Hamworthy Club 17 December - Christmas Craft Fair at the Barrington Centre, Penny’s Walk, Ferndown BH22 9TH. To purchase tickets for the skittles, contact fundraising@waggytails.org.uk or call 07432 488666. www.waggytails.org.uk Waggy Tails Rescue is a registered charity based in Dorset that rehomes dogs that have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a new home. The charity also finds homes for other small, furry animals.

ASK THE VET Q: Why should I bother neutering my dog and why does it cost so much?

A: There are many reasons why neutering our dogs is a good idea and one that we always recommend unless you are planning to breed from them.

Here are just a few: • Unplanned matings can result in potentially unwanted puppies.

• Spaying females significantly reduces the incidence of mammary tumours and prevents pyometra in older females. This is a life-threatening uterine infection for which immediate spaying is usually necessary. This is riskier, and ultimately more expensive, than spaying a healthy dog.

• In male dogs, castration avoids testicular tumours and reduces the incidence of prostate disease.

• Castration can reduce the testosterone-fuelled behaviour of male dogs, such as roaming, urine marking and inappropriate hypersexual behaviour. A warning though – castration is not the quick fix for behavioural problems. Advice from your vet should be sought in these cases.

Don’t forget to email Jade your questions to be chosen for the December issue: hello@hillsidevets.co.uk

Neutering is a routine procedure but not without significant risks, including fatal haemorrhage. When a dog comes in for spaying, this is what typically happens: A vet checks him/her over and makes sure that they are healthy and fit for anaesthesia.

Medications are given as a pre-med, including two types of pain relief. Your dog will then be anaesthetised and a nurse will monitor their vital signs, blood oxygen levels and adjust the anaesthetic accordingly throughout the operation.

Meanwhile, the vet will locate both ovaries and safely separate them from their blood supply. The uterus is removed at the cervix, where other large blood vessels have to be tied off. The muscle, fat and skin layers are individually sutured closed with dissolvable materials. A nurse will then monitor recovery to ensure the patient is safe to be left.

So maybe neutering does cost a lot of money, but the health and safety of your pet is always our top priority and who would want to cut corners on their beloved pets?

Email your pet related questions to hello@hillsidevets.co.uk Jade Douglas BVMS GPCert (Ophthal) MRCVS

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education & classes

European day of languages To celebrate European day of languages on 26 September, students at Ferndown Upper School dressed in international colours, took part in a variety of activities and ate international dishes served in the canteen.

Linguists brought languages to life, running ‘a sweetie for your thoughts’, which encouraged everyone to say and write something positive in a foreign language.

Quizzes and facts about languages, and discussions about Europe took place in all tutor groups. A group of year 11, 12 and 13 students and international students, were invited to the modern foreign languages VIP lunch.

Charlie celebrates success in Westminster

Queen Elizabeth’s School sixth form student Charlie Bonnington was one of only seven young performers chosen to perform at the PiXL Celebrating Success event in Westminster Eighty school performers auditioned for the prestigious event in Central Hall, and Charlie went onto entertain an audience of 1,000 with his own rendition of ‘House of the Rising Sun’.

QE’s head of music, Steve Glover, said: “Charlie has always been a gifted performer, expressive and authentic, but this was a massive high profile gig and Charlie produced a staggering level of performance.”

Charlie has been playing music since he was a toddler.

Whilst capable of playing a variety of stringed instruments he mainly accompanies his singing with guitar. He is currently studying English, history, sociology and music at the Wimborne school.

PiXL (Partners in Excellence) is a collaboration of school leaders from over 1500 schools around the country that focuses on schools working together to achieve the highest outcomes for students and to improve their life chances.

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Outstanding!

education and classes

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Tops Day Nursery in Parkstone celebrates highest rating from Ofsted

An ‘Outstanding’ result for Tops Day Nursery in Parkstone has been awarded by Ofsted after a recent inspection. Staff and children have been celebrating the highest possible rating for all four areas of the nursery based on Herbert Avenue.

According to the Ofsted report, the leadership and management of the provision are outstanding. The manager monitors children’s individual progress and the progress made by groups of children accurately and thoroughly. She ensures appropriate support is put in place swiftly where any gaps in children’s learning are identified.

The report also noted that Tops staff have a deep understanding of how young children learn and teach very skillfully, providing an exceptionally rich, varied environment, indoors and outdoors. Staff are extremely effective in supporting children’s growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children know to wear sun hats outside when it is sunny and they check that the outdoor area is safe before they go outside to play.

Cheryl Hadland, founder of Tops Day Nurseries said: “Tops Parkstone was the first ever nursery I opened in 1990, after failing to find suitable childcare for my own children. Tops Day Nurseries is one of the only nursery groups that offer flexible booking, which allows parents to book their childcare to the nearest 15 minutes.

“I am extremely proud of the staff of Tops Parkstone for achieving this outstanding result. All staff have a secure knowledge and understanding of how young children learn and are passionate and committed to their role, they are a real asset to the Tops Day Nurseries family.”

The Ofsted Inspector said: “Staff have a very strong and highly effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. The manager and staff use an extensive range of methods to ensure parents are fully involved and very well informed about their children’s care and learning.

Children’s behaviour is exemplary. They learn to take turns and play co-operatively.

Staff help children to understand about the wider world and to value one another successfully. Children participate in many activities to gain a very good awareness of contrasting communities and others having different backgrounds or beliefs.”

Cheryl added: “We are pleased to announce all 17 Tops Day Nursery settings are now rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We would like to congratulate Tops Parkstone upon receiving their outstanding grade and thank all staff within the Tops Day Nurseries family for the wonderful care they put into practice each day.”

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Broadstone CHRISTMAS COMES TO BROADSTONE ON TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER WHEN THE LIGHTS WILL BE TURNED ON AT 6PM

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roadstone Choir will be providing the music again to get everyone in the mood for Christmas.

With the lights shining bright, Broadstone will be ready for the big parade on Saturday 3 December.

The festivities start at 11am with the popular Christmas market along The Broadway.

A competition to design a poster for the event has been won by six-year-old Matty Allen and his jolly picture of Father Christmas and his reindeer is taking pride of place on the cover of the Christmas programme.

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he parade will be led by a steam engine and features community groups including schools, nursery, Guides and Scouts. Watch out for storybook and film characters and Christmas favourites as organisers create amazing colourful costumes. There will also be two marching bands, the Meridian Corps of Drums and Dorset Marching Band playing everyone’s Christmas favourites.

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he parade starts at 1.25pm from Story Lane where those taking part gather. As in the past, it follows a clockwise route that takes in The Broadway, which is lined with excited spectators. The bucket collectors this year will be dressed as super heroes and money donated will be going to Broadstone and Creekmoor Girl Guiding and Broadstone Christmas lights.

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roadstone’s Christmas parade is also a very special event for Santa. As well as getting chance to meet the children he also accepts presents from youngsters and their parents, which he drops off at the Ted Webster Children’s Centre in Poole when he

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visits on Christmas Eve. He will be outside the Methodist Church from 2.15pm with his sack and is looking forward to seeing everyone.

There will also be a Window Competition challenging visitors to locate letters on snowmen in shop windows, which spell out a mystery word.

ith so much going on, traders are looking forward to a busy day where they can welcome local shoppers and visitors to remind them what Broadstone has to offer.

Broadstone is proud of its high street area with its excellent variety of shops and restaurants. Residents enjoy the village feel of the shopping centre while benefitting from the wide choice of shopping on their doorstep.

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Broadstone Middle School has raised over £1,821 to help refurbish the children’s respite home at Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity.

Pupils decided to support the Lilypad Appeal after visiting the charity’s special school Langside, which supports children with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex medical needs.

They spent the morning discovering how Langside pupils learn through a sensory curriculum and how to communicate with them.

They also visited the Diverse Abilities respite home to see where the funds raised would be spent.

Broadstone Middle raised money through events including ice lolly and cake sales, a teddy stall and a do something silly for lily fun day,

which was attended by some of the adults supported by Diverse Abilities along with the charity’s mascot Lily the frog.

Vikki Slade, capital appeals manager at Diverse Abilities, said: “This is such an incredible amount for the children to have raised and shows just how they have taken the Lilypad Appeal to their hearts. We are delighted with their efforts and a big thank you goes to every single one of the pupils.”

Simon Shave, who has been supported by Diverse Abilities for 38 years attended the cheque presentation assembly to thank the children personally and tell them about how the charity had supported him.

For more information visit www. lilypadappeal.org.uk

Vikki Slade wins by-election Vikki Slade has been elected as councillor to represent the Broadstone ward in Poole following a by-election.

The results of the by-election, held on Thursday 13 October, are: Mark CHIVERS, Green Party, 57 Alan GERRING, UK Independence Party (UKIP), 121 Jason SANDERSON, Labour Party, 45 Vikki SLADE, Liberal Democrats, 2184 Marc UJVARI, The Conservative Party, 733 The official turnout for the by-election was 37.23 per cent.

Other councillors for the Broadstone ward are Cllr Mike Brooke (Liberal Democrat) and Cllr David Newell (Conservative).

The by-election followed the resignation of Cllr Joanne Tomlin due to personal issues. The result means that Poole Council remains in Conservative overall control. There are 30 Conservative, 7 Liberal Democrat, 3 Poole People, 1 UKIP and 1 Independent members.

Borough of Poole is made up of 42 councillors from 16 wards.

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prize presentations There were winning smiles all round as Ferndown residents gathered at Haskins Garden Centre in Longham on 6 October for the Ferndown In Bloom presentations, sponsored by Haskins

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rizewinners received Haskins vouchers, plants and certificates.

Barrie Smith from Mayfield Close scooped the shield for best front garden notching up his third win in the competition.

Malcolm Ovens won first prize in the photography class, 2nd Barrie Smith and 3rd Linda Murgatroyd.

In the business category, sponsored by mags4dorset, the winner for the third year running with its beautiful garden along Church Road, Ferndown was the Royal British Legion who will receive a half page advert/ editorial in 4Dorset worth £350.

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Editor of 4Dorset, Janine Pulford, handed out the prizes apart from the school award, which was won by Ferndown First School.

Pupils Harry and Tyler (both aged 6), with assistance from Mrs Maylin, gave a short presentation about their entry, which celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday. 2nd St Mary’s First School, West Moors. 3rd West Parley.

With several additional certificates this year, and a special award for Mr Ron Pearce for all his hard work and help, it is hoped that Ferndown In Bloom will continue to flourish and inspire residents to take pride in their gardens and enter next year.

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Some of the winners with Jean Read (sitting)

Ferndown First School Royal British Legion

Jean Read encouraged those present to think about joining the committee. After several years at the helm, she will be standing down as chairman. Committee member Lyn Ovens is also standing down. The Annual General Meeting is in February and new members are currently being sought to take the well-established Ferndown In Bloom competition forward. For more details call Jean Read on 01202 875926.

L-R Jean Read, Ron Pearce and Janine Pulford

Other results:

Best front garden: 2nd Mr and Mrs Dunkley, Uplands Road, 3rd Mrs V Briggs, Dorset Avenue. Runners up Mr Kennedy, Elfin Drive, Mrs L Voicey, Casterbridge Road and Mr K Bates, Locksley Drive.

Best small garden, patio or balcony: 1st Mrs V Briggs, Dorset Avenue, 2nd Mr and Mrs Kennedy, Elfin Drive and 3rd Mrs Marshall, Pinewood Gardens.

Best first time entry: 1st Mr and Mrs Dunkley, 2nd Linda Voisey, Casterbridge Road, 3rd Mr and Mrs Johnson, Southern Avenue Senior gardener award (90 plus) went to Miss Bennett and Mrs Marshall.

Tallest sunflower: Mrs V Briggs (15’ 3”).

Best business, retail, commercial or public house: 2nd AE Jolliffe and Son, Victoria Road.

Highly commended Trevor Phillips, Wimborne Road East; Merchant of Venice, Ringwood Road; Amberwood, Ringwood Road.

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Review by Janine Pulford (Saturday 8 October) “It’s more like a party than a show,” said Des O’Connor as the audience guffawed loud and long at his jokes, proving that even at 84, the TV chat show host and comedy legend can still bring the house down.

With clips of the stars with whom he’d shared the stage over his illustrious career, he took everyone down memory lane.

Ray Monk on piano read out questions from the audience to which Des had quick-fire responses, but the funniest by far was when Rita Morris called out “Is it true that Bradley Walsh is your love child?” To which Des laughed so much he nearly fell off his chair, but of course the good humoured answer was “no”.

He also had an instant response to the woman who’d seen him on tour in Norfolk with Lonnie Donegan, “What do you want?” he asked, “Your money back?”

And there was another lady who had worked with him in 1951 and she felt sure he’d remember her eating jelly off her knitting needles.

He admitted that despite being the butt of Eric Morecambe’s jokes for many years, “Eric and Ernie were lovely guys.”

Des threw a tongue twister into the mix along with a few acronyms and mentioned he had a 12-yearold son, which drew a gasp or two.

He made reference to his five-year stint in Eastbourne where he said there must

have been a genetic experiment to grow the oldest people in the world.

He’d toured with Buddy Holly, “I was there at the birth” he said. Then he sang ‘Raining in My Heart’ in his silky smooth voice which melted into the audience.

In the second half, more great numbers flowed and Des encouraged everyone to join in as he sang effortlessly accompanied by the band.

“I’ve never been to the Barrington in Ferndown before. It’s lovely isn’t it?

We should come back for a Christmas Show,” he said before signing off with “You’ve been a lovely crowd - give a special hand for the boys.”

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Light Fiesta at Westbourne!

Instead of a standard Christmas lights switch on, Westbourne in Bournemouth will be creating a celebration of light on 3 December. The light fiesta and festivities will not only see spectacular illuminations but will involve a street party, taking place from 4-6pm, which will include music, light performers and dancers, UV lights, LED balloons as well as glow paint and more.

Santa, in association with Westbourne Rotary, will be in his grotto in the Arcade. Other magical aspects will include a nut-cracker trail, live music and fun activities. And don’t forget that Westbourne Post Office has a special Christmas post box, for all your personalised letters and special requests.

SANTA’S ON HIS WAY!

Santa is on his way to Ferndown To welcome him, Ferndown Town Council has arranged for more Christmas lights to be put up. The ceiling of lights in Penny’s Walk and the Clock Tower will be extended, the tree lights will be replaced with LED lights and there will be snowflakes and stars in the large trees outside Penny’s Walk. There will also be additional lights in the trees on Victoria Road and the lampposts on Ringwood Road.

Santa is sure to be happy when he sees what an effort everyone has gone to.

Children can see him in his grotto on 26 November. Elsewhere in the town on the same day there will be entertainment, Christmas carols by Studio One choir in Tesco store’s foyer, a Christmas market, kiddies’ rides, mulled wine, mince pies and the fabulous Ferndown Chamber of Commerce raffle.

Pop along on 26 November to find out who will turn the lights on, or pick up a Christmas Lights Switch On programme from the shops in Ferndown or at the Barrington Theatre.

junior parkrun launches at Moors Valley Children from 4 to 14 can take part in a new regular weekly junior parkrun at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood. The first junior parkrun will take place on Sunday 13 November at 9am. The new junior

parkrun is a free, fun, community activity and covers 2km. New runners should register at www.parkrun.org. uk/register/ and obtain a membership barcode. This gives free entry to any parkrun anywhere in the UK.

Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival closes in dramatic style Featuring fiery sea-front gatherings, dancing metamorphosing horses, sonic orbs, giant coast guards on blades, kids’ raves, marauding clowns and urban poetry, Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival was a surreal and intriguing experience. Over 80 diverse performances and acts were enjoyed by 110,000 festival goers over eight action-packed days (8-15 October).

Plans are underway

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for next year’s Arts by the Sea Festival and the dates are 14-21 October 2017.

Over 10,500 entries!

MAGS4DORSET competitions are extremely popular with Terry Head presents Emma Masterman readers, but a recent one in with her £100 worth of vouchers for September’s Viewpoint caused Stewarts Garden Centres a frenzy of entries. The prize a £100 worth of vouchers for Stewarts Garden Centres - attracted a phenomenal 10,562 entries. Drawn by randomiser, the winner, Emma Masterman, came from Broadstone.

Emma, a retail worker, admitted that she frequently enters competitions, but this was a rare win. On accepting her prize at the Broomhill Centre near Wimborne from Terry Head, Stewarts’ director of retail and marketing, Emma said, “It was great to receive the call from MAGS4DORSET saying I had won!

The vouchers will be useful to purchase Christmas gifts and help us with our maintenance-free garden plans.” Emma’s husband Duncan will help with any planting.

CCTV appeal after aggravated burglary Police have released CCTV images of two suspects in relation to an aggravated burglary in Verwood.

Two men entered a home in Monmouth Drive through an unlocked front door at around 8.30pm on Friday 5 August, and threatened a man aged in his 50s with a knife. During a struggle, the victim suffered a small cut to his arm.

Two neighbours saw the altercation through a window and the offenders both ran off via the rear of the property.

Detective Constable Will Pearce, of Bournemouth CID, said: “I am only now in a position to release CCTV images of the suspects following initial enquiries. I appreciate the images are not very clear, but if you do know who these two men are please contact me or Crimestoppers anonymously.”

Call 101 quoting 55160118082, email 101@ dorset.pnn.police.uk or contact Dorset Police at www. dorset.police.uk. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www. crimestoppers-uk.org

Keep Dorset wild The State of Nature report has been published by over 50 nature conservation organisations, and it reveals some worrying statistics about how wildlife is faring in the UK. It states that half of the UK’s native species are in decline, with 15% facing extinction. Many oncecommon species such as the beloved hedgehog, house sparrow and native bluebell are fewer in number, and wildlife-rich habitats are becoming increasingly scarce.

Whilst the news may seem gloomy, there are ways to make a difference, and this is something Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is doing on a daily basis.

The Dorset Wild Rivers project, is one example already seeing gains for wildlife. DWT has been part of the Dorset Catchment partnership since 2010 working on this major river restoration project, which has improved 14km of chalk stream rivers in the county. Benefits include

an increase in fish populations and salmon has been found for the first time in the upper stretches of the River Frome.

On Portland, a major grassland restoration project has seen the removal of 200 tonnes of invasive cotoneaster, in an attempt to reestablish vital wildlife habitat from being smothered. This has been a success with a 120% increase in plant species in 2014, and the first colony of Lulworth skipper butterfly being recorded on Kingbarrow Quarry nature reserve. Other butterflies returning to the site include the silverstudded blue, dingy skipper, small blue, Adonis blue and grayling.

It is hoped that these projects in Dorset, and other projects in the UK will lead to increases in wildlife numbers for the future to help turn the tide for wildlife.

Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org. uk/sayyes to find out more and read the full State of Nature report.

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Whether you like falafels or not,

CARGO LOUNGE IS A ‘MUST’ IF YOU’RE A VEGETARIAN OR A VEGAN AND YOU WANT TO GO OUT WITH FRIENDS FOR A MEAL, BUT YOU KNOW THEY DON’T SHARE YOUR LOVE OF FALAFELS, YOU REALLY MUST TAKE THEM TO THE CARGO LOUNGE IN DUNYEATS ROAD, BROADSTONE.

Review by Janine Pulford

LICENSED BAR AND A CHOICE OF COFFEES

A variety of wines and spirits, plus a wide range of coffees is available.

CONFESSION

This intimate restaurant/coffee lounge, run by Lynette Conway and William Gardiner, provides generously for those who love meat as well as vegans and vegetarians and food is prepared fresh, using locally sourced ingredients where possible.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Louis and I popped in for lunch and as I generally eat vegetarian food, I couldn’t wait to get there. There’s a decent outside space with tables and chairs for those sunny days and inside, the restaurant has a warm, rustic feel to it with wooden tables, and even a leather sofa and chairs.

Crispy chicken burger

I have a confession to make. During our meal, I let it slip that I would have loved those home-made beans on toast. Not wanting to disappoint, Will gave me a container of them to take home! He also insisted that I try his vegan meringue (no eggs) and there was no way of telling that it didn’t have egg white in it.

I was impressed and, as for the baked beans, I ate those for lunch the following day and they were scrummy.

FAB MENU

A thirst-quenching cranberry juice and warming cappuccino got us settled before the menu beckoned. As well as main meals, Cargo Lounge offers a variety of breakfast and brunch options including baguettes, wraps, sandwiches and even home-made baked beans on thick rustic toast, my absolute favourite - but I couldn’t review baked beans – could I! Instead I chose the bolognese with soya protein and vegan linguine served with Cargo garlic bread and Louis plumped for a crispy chicken burger with tomato relish in brioche bun.

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Robert took our order, and whilst waiting for the food, we chatted to Lynette.

She and Will met 11 months ago in Christchurch. Their whirlwind romance led to a complete change in the direction of their lives. Will, who loves cooking, was a catering maintenance engineer with 20 years in the trade and Lynette worked in a department store in New Milton where she’d been for 10 years.

“We had an idea in April that we’d like to open a restaurant,” said Lynette. “Will heard that Caesar’s Bistro in Broadstone was up for sale and just four months later, on 27 August, we opened the doors to Cargo Lounge.”

It was fast work, considering they had to refurbish the premises. Lynette runs front of house and Will loves every moment preparing food in the kitchen. The first few letters of the couple’s surnames combine to make ‘Cargo’.

MAINS AND DESSERT

Our meals arrived and we tucked into generous portions. Louis’ chicken breast was cooked perfectly and thoroughly enjoyed and my linguine was generously stacked with a tomato ragu.

Parmesan was served as well as the garlic bread. The vegan linguine was a new experience and had a wonderful silky texture, which paired well with the sauce.

For dessert we shared Will’s home made carrot cake. It was rich and full of flavour, incredibly moist with just the right amount of soft creamy icing and included the lovely crunch of walnuts - unsurpassable.

Will and Lynette Soya protein bolognese

Cargo Lounge is well worth a visit and I will be returning to savour more vegetarian dishes.

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ALLERGEN CARDS

Will and Lynette take food seriously and want to give their customers the best possible experience. They have even produced allergen cards for everything on the set menu, which is reassuring for those requiring this information. I haven’t come across this thoughtful service before in a restaurant.

SAME STAFF

Those who frequented Caesar’s Bistro will recognise the staff, including the head chef.

CHALKBOARD

There is a chalkboard with additional choices which change every three to four days. While we were there a Jamaican curry, rice and peas, and vegan meringue with kiwi, blueberry and yoghurt were two options.

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Hospital food receives silver standard Staff and patients at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) can be assured the food they are served is top notch after the catering team scooped a silver standard from the SOIL Association in its first entry to the Food for Life Award.

The SOIL Association encourages responsible farming and healthy eating in balance with the environment and has recognised the hospital’s efforts to ensure the food served in the Shelley Restaurant is healthy, ethical and uses local ingredients.

In order to achieve the silver standard, the team met a number of criteria, including preparing 75% of food freshly on site,

Andy Whittingham and Louise Clyde from the catering department receiving their SOIL certificate from BJ Waltho, head of service delivery at RBCH

ensuring all food is free from controversial additives like colouring and artificial trans fats, as well as purchasing farm-assured, sustainable, free range and organic products from local sources, where possible.

Andy Whittingham, head of catering at RBH,

said: “We’re delighted our efforts to source ethical products have been acknowledged. It’s important our produce is the best possible quality as well as affordable – I’d say we’ve managed to achieve this and being endorsed by the SOIL Association shows our dedication to delivering the best quality to the staff and patients we serve.

“As a hospital, we make our way through a huge quantity of produce each year - 38,112 pints of milk, 107,280 eggs and 4,120kg of cheese to name just some of our staple ingredients - so it’s important we buy organically and ethically, considering our impact on the environment.”

Peeks goes Christmas crackers

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hrough the summer one Dorset business has been organising the sale of threeand-a-half million Christmas crackers.

Peeks, based in Christchurch, is one of the country’s leading suppliers of crackers and orders are up 20 per cent on last year.

The company works about six months ahead of the real calendar so while most people were enjoying their summer holidays, Peeks was in full Christmas mode.

The long-established

family business has seen orders go with a bang this year.

It sells to all the major pubcos, as well as hotel groups, clubs, restaurants and individuals.

Its mail order business remains buoyant and it trades through its website as well as its party store.

Managing director Nick Peek, the third generation of the family to be at the helm, said: “We are now selling more than three times as many crackers as we were three years ago.

“The increase has been

due in part to the acquisition of a cracker business, but also because more people are buying them.

“Those who go out over Christmas for a meal expect crackers to be on the table, and pub groups and hotels know this.

“Also, individuals are buying more crackers and having them for occasions other than Christmas.

“It does seem a bit odd spending all day sorting crackers when it’s the middle of summer, but that is how we have to operate to get enough stock in good time.”

Healthy Options awards for food businesses Three local food businesses have been recognised with Healthy Options awards by Christchurch and East Dorset Councils.

Sorrels Caterers of Wimborne, Stewarts Garden Centre Coffee Shop in Christchurch and Number 9 on the Green in Wimborne were all presented with their awards by the Chairman of East Dorset District Council, Cllr David Shortell.

The Healthy Options scheme was introduced by the public health team to support businesses wanting to promote healthier food choices to their customers.

The councils joined forces with Dorset Healthcare dietician service to set the criteria and asked the three local businesses to take part

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in the pilot scheme.

Rachel Taylor, regulatory business support officer, said: “It has been a pleasure working alongside these businesses during the pilot and their input and feedback has been invaluable. We hope that the award will become well-recognised and that our residents and visitors

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will have a greater choice of healthier options when dining out.’’

The councils are hoping more local food businesses will take part in the scheme. For more information call 01202 795349 or contact rtaylor@ christchurchandeastdorset. gov.uk.

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Wimborne St Giles – brought their song to life

St John’s – Nell and Jess

WINNING CHOIR ON TRACK FOR CHRISTMAS

David Shortell announces the winner

Wimborne St Giles First School is celebrating after its choir was chosen to record a backing track for a new single called ‘Is it true what they say about Christmas?’

Ferndown First School excited about singing

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ritten by Mike Barron and sung by his granddaughter Jenny, the track needed more depth to it and when the chairman of East Dorset District Council, Cllr David Shortell, heard a choir was required, he organised a fund-raising event to find one.

MC on the night was Cllr Steve Lugg.

A panel of four judges, along with a full capacity audience at the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown, watched choirs perform from six local schools on 18 October.

The judges, Mike Barron, Jenny Oag, Phil Webster from Forest FM and Janine Pulford the editor of 4Dorset, had a difficult decision, but agreed that Wimborne St Giles’ choir singing ‘Life Is A Wonderful Thing’ was the winner.

Headteacher Philippa Hill said, “The event was such a good idea. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to be on stage.

There was great camaraderie between the schools and we would have gone away on a high regardless of the result, but the children are really excited to have won.”

St Mary’s raring to go

Hampreston in fine voice

St Ives patiently wait for their turn

St Mary’s – Ruby, Elizabeth and Chloe

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here are 53 pupils at Wimborne St Giles First School and 31 were singing in the choir, which was conducted by Philippa.

The mayor and mayoress of Bournemouth supported the event and said they were looking forward to hearing the CD. David Shortell said he was extremely pleased with the event, which “ran very smoothly.”

All six schools received certificates and the money raised will go to the chairman’s chosen charities: John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation in support of Ferndown Upper School Centre of Excellence and Industrial Liaison and the Multiple Sclerosis Society for Bournemouth and District. Sales of the CD will also be raising money for the chairman’s charities.

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hristchurch Emporium has been open for over 18 months and has more than 150 individual traders ranging from art and crafts to collectables.

There is a large free car park and a café. Great Christmas gift ideas can be found all under one roof and there’s something for everyone. If it’s chilly outside, there’s always a warm welcome inside. Well worth a visit.

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buried Bargate Saxon warriors.

Perhaps the museum’s biggest secret is its three gardens which display a wonderful range of colours every autumn and are home to the outdoor dinosaurs.

Operated by Hampshire Cultural Trust, the Red House Museum is on Quay Road, Christchurch and is open Tuesdays to Fridays 10am to 5pm, Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Admission Free.

For more information www. hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk

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Doubtless, the stars of the show will be Santa and his reindeer. These beautiful creatures will draw Santa through the town on his sleigh to his grotto in Saxon Square. Children can meet Santa from 5pm.

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Christchurch Florist has a wide variety of fresh flowers delivered daily and caters for all occasions including weddings, funerals, birthdays and anniversaries.

Being a florist with a competitive spirit, prices are kept as low as possible and deliveries won’t break the bank either, starting from £3.50 (local) to £7.50 (throughout the rest of Dorset). National delivery prices are given on request.

In store or online you can find great gift ideas, plants, etc. Remember to check often as stock rotates fast. No order is too small.

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Craft Fair bookings are now being taken “Please apply for a stall as soon as possible as places are limited and in previous years we have been fully booked well before the event date.”

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Various stalls including artisan stalls in the High Street will be offering gifts, hot food and drink.

10AM–6.30PM CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CRAFT FAIR The craft fair is situated at Christchurch Priory. There will be plenty of original hand-crafted gifts by local artisans and artists.

10.30AM–6.30PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Choirs, musicians and bands will be performing throughout the day.

11AM–10PM FESTIVE ALPINE BAR

Serving Alpine seasonal drinks, hot chocolate, mulled wine, local mulled cider, German beers, live music and much more.

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11AM SANTA’S GROTTO AND POSTBOX

Santa’s grotto and Lapland postbox are open to visitors from 11am.

Meet Santa after 5pm.

4.30PM PROCESSION

Santa’s procession starts from the High Street to his grotto in Saxon Square.

6PM LIGHTS SWITCH ON

The big switch on is from the mayor’s parlour with special guests.

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this month 10-21 November 10am-4pm Wessex Textile Artists Exhibition is taking place at The Gallery Upstairs, Upton Country Park, Poole, BH17 7BJ. There is plenty of parking and disabled access to the gallery via the lift in the café. There will be a wonderful range of eclectic textile artwork available for sale also a selection of gift items and cards.

An excellent opportunity to purchase some lovely Christmas presents!

11 November 7.45pm

Wimborne Movie Makers meets in green hut next to Allendale Centre, Wimborne to film a ‘whodunnit’. 01202 387515

12 November 10am-3pm Wimborne in Bloom charities fair, Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Stalls raising money for own charity.

01202 888703

13 November 10.30am-4pm CADArts Christmas Craft Fair, Hoburne Naish Holiday Park, Christchurch Road, New Milton. Locally made arts and crafts. 01202 848004

15 November 7.30-9.15pm

Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group, talk on ‘Incorrect Political Correctness’ at Richmond Hill St Andrews United Reformed Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. www.bournemouthandbeyond.co.uk

15 November 7.30pm

Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society presents concert of popular music

by Andrew Nix at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. Visitors welcome. £5. 01202 895254.

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17 November 2-4pm

21 November 2.30pm

17 November 7.30pm

22 November 7.30-9.15pm

Brian Pettit talk on ‘Mountains of France, Italy and Spain’ at U3A Ringwood, Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. 01202 890833.

DWT ‘From Studland to Barton – pushing away and holding back the sea for the last 65 million years’, illustrated talk by Prof Vincent May, Christchurch Baptist Church Hall, Bargates, corner of Beaconsfield Road, Christchurch.

01305 264620

‘West Moors: a history in images’, St Martin’s Discovery Group, St Martin’s URC, West Moors.

Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group, ‘Round London by Canal’ at Richmond Hill St Andrews United Reformed Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. www.bournemouthandbeyond.co.uk

18 November 1-4.30pm, 19-20 November 10am-4.30pm

23 November 2.30pm

19 November 10am-12 noon

25 November

Wimborne Art Club exhibition and sale of art and craft. Pamphill Parish Hall, BH21 4ED. 01202 892064.

Wimborne in Bloom pre-Christmas coffee morning with raffle and bring and buy, 34 Park Lane, Wimborne.

01202 888703

19 November 10am-1pm

Canford Cliffs Christmas craft fair, in aid of Motor Neurone Disease Association, Canford Cliffs Village Hall, Ravine Road, BH13 7HT. 07811 871347

19 November 10.30am

Bournemouth & District Multiple Sclerosis Society Christmas Fayre, Church Lane, West Parley.

01202 570300

19 November 1pm

West Moors Horticultural Society, buffet lunch followed by presentation of cups and trophies, West Moors Memorial Hall.

01202 871536

19 November 1-11pm

Thrive-art auction and raffle at Buffalo Bar, Withermoor Road, Winton, Bournemouth BH9 2JQ. Live music, bake sale, face painting, child friendly.

Supporting Julia’s House. 01202 529861

‘Use of Lidar to map the New Forest archaeology’, joint DWT/National Trust meeting, Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road, Highcliffe.

01305 264620

Wimborne Movie Makers awards evening, Allendale Centre, Wimborne.

01202 387515

25 November 7pm

Cheese and wine evening at Breamore House, Fordingbridge, in aid of the Sarah Kinsley Fund. For more details, visit www.sarahkinsleyfund.org.uk/diary. html

26 November Ferndown Christmas Lights switch on in Penny’s Walk.

Santa’s grotto, Christmas Market, raffle, mince pies and mulled wine.

26 November 2.30pm

The Fayrewood Singers present their seasonal concert, ‘Sing Noel’, Verwood Methodist Church. Free with a retiring collection. 01202 884248.

27 November 11am

Bournemouth & District Multiple Sclerosis Society Craft Fayre, Church Lane, West Parley. 01202 570300

27 November 10am-3pm

RNLI Reindeer Run at Moors Valley Country Park, 5k or 10k fun runs, or 1k Santa Saunter to help raise money to save lives at sea. Meet RNLI mascots Rookie the Reindeer and Stormy Stan.

MoorsValleyReindeer@rnli.org.uk.

29 November 7.30-9.15pm

Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group, ‘Around the World in Music and pictures’, Richmond Hill St Andrews United Reformed Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. www.bournemouthandbeyond.co.uk

30 November 7.30pm

New Forest Jazz Workshop Godshill Village Hall opposite the Fighting Cocks. All levels of musicianship are welcome. For details call Derek Ayling on 01425 650770 or contact by email on Hippotrain@btinternet.com

30 November 7.30pm

Verwood Keyboard Society presents Richard Monks playing a Yamaha D Deck at Verwood Hub. 01202 822936

1 December 12.30pm

Eat and meet lunch with quiz for anyone who would enjoy some lunchtime company. Royal British Legion Ferndown Club, Church Road BH22 9ET. £3, non-members £6, in association with Douch & Son. 01202 877706 or email admin@rblferndown.org

1 December 7.30pm

Verwood Horticultural Society meeting at Memorial Hall. ‘Pruning of Roses, Apples, Pears and other fruit’, Thomas Stone. 01202 814376

3 December

Help plant a community woodland to celebrate life and love. Ashurst Recreation Ground in the New Forest.

For more information, visit www. newforestnpa.gov.uk/familytrees

3 December 10am-1pm

Festive foraging and wreath making.

Forage for festive greenery then make Christmas wreath, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Urban Wildlife Centre, Corfe Mullen.

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What are the names of the polar bears in the Christmas Spectacular?

The Christmas Spectacular at the Regent Returning for its fifth year, The Glad Rag Production Company is bringing the Christmas Spectacular 2016 to Christchurch’s Regent Centre stage. This is a magical Christmas treat for the whole family to enjoy with sparkling dance routines, vocals and plenty of laughter. The show takes the audience to the North Pole where Santa is hosting an elf convention. The visiting

German, American and Spainish elves go around the world in 90 minutes celebrating West End musical showstoppers and all the Christmas classics. Benji and Bruce the polar bears will help everything run smoothly.

Running from Saturday 17 December right up to the Christmas Eve this cracker of a family show promises to fill everyone with the spirit of Christmas.

Enter at: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answers on a postcard to Christmas Spectacular, mags4dorset, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is 7 December 2016. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd and The Regent Centre are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

Time travellers guide to Wimborne Fancy being a time traveller to medieval England? Well a visit to Wimborne Minster could be a good place to start.

In the 14th century the Leaze, now part of the Deans Court Estate was an ancient suburb of Wimborne with homes and businesses. Travellers at the time are likely to have found a fletcher (arrow maker), a cord wainer (shoemaker), horn carver, blacksmith, thatcher and a skep (bee hive) maker amongst other trades.

The system of medieval streets is still clearly visible in the wellpreserved earthworks on the interesting archaeological site. The village was built

by Dean Amuary de Harcourt in the early13th century, as a development to produce rents from artisans and protect his own market in the town.

Now modern day residents and visitors can discover how this historic high street might have looked in medieval times thanks to a evocative illustration by local artist Pamela Shrubb. Together with text by landowner Sir William Hanham and local historian and author Janet Seal, the image has been used on a new interpretive panel unveiled by vice chairman of East Dorset District Council Cllr Derek Burt.

At the suggestion of Sir William and local historian Malcolm Angel, the information panel to explain the Norman medieval settlement on the Leaze was created as one of the legacy projects of the inaugural Wimborne History Festival.

Both the festival and this project received support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Wimborne BID, East Dorset District Council, Wimborne Minster Town Council and the Wimborne Civic Society.

The festival is a biennial event and will return in 2018 and ideas for future community legacy projects are welcomed.

The colourful new sign is on the lane leading to the cricket club off King Street to the rear of Wimborne Model Town.

Pamela Shrubb and Cllr Burt

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A festival is being held to celebrate the life and works of the Shelley family, which is connected to Boscombe and Bournemouth.

Mary Shelley’s story of Frankenstein is known the world over and she and other members of the family are laid to rest in the graveyard at St Peter’s Church in the centre of Bournemouth.

It is hoped the Shelley Frankenstein Festival will help make the Shelley family better known locally and promote Boscombe and Bournemouth as a Shelley destination nationally and internationally.

In 1816 Mary, born Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin in 1797, and her husband the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley rented a house overlooking Lake Geneva in Switzerland. It was a miserable stormy summer

and while indoors, they wrote Gothic tales and the idea of Frankenstein was born and published successfully in 1817. The festival includes a parade featuring gothic costume, music, dance and performance to celebrates the legacy of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

The couple’s son Percy Florence Shelley was the Boscombe Shelley. He was born in Florence in 1819 and he went onto buy Boscombe Cottage and land around it, for Mary Shelley to live in, renaming it Boscombe Manor. Mary died in 1851 before it was completed and Percy and his wife Jane took residence.

Sir Percy and Lady Jane became philanthropic and respectable, donating money to build many of the landmarks in Boscombe such as The Old School

House (formerly BCCA), Boscombe Gardens and the former Boscombe Hospital.

Sir Percy had a timber theatre built in the Boscombe Manor grounds but replaced it with the current grander theatre in 1870. Many of their friends acted and came to see shows including Sir Henry Irving and Robert Louis Stevenson, who wrote Jekyll and Hyde in Bournemouth.

Roads nearby are named after the family and their friends - Portman, Byron Florence, Irving and St John.

Boscombe Manor is now a medical centre and the theatre is leased to The Shelley Theatre Trust.

Sir Percy died in 1899 and was buried in the family vault along with Percy Bysshe’s heart.

For more details go to shelleyfrankfest.org

Wimborne’s Allendale Centre is hosting a giant of a pantomime this festive season when Jack and the Beanstalk comes to town for a one-off performance on Saturday 3 December at 6pm.

Reamba Productions is bringing the magical and traditional family pantomime to Wimborne featuring spectacular scenery, stunning costumes and bags of audience interaction.

Call the Allendale on 01202 887247 or book at www. theallendale.org

Chance to run

model tearoom

Wimborne Model Town is looking for someone to run the tearoom in the 2017 season The charity’s tearoom was refurbished earlier this year with a new kitchen and furniture. Trustees are hoping to hear from individuals, charities and companies interested in taking it on.

If interested contact chairman Iain Stevenson at WMTchair @gmail.com

Winner

Jacqueline Wright of Alderholt won the competition for two tickets for The Whitney Houston Show at the Regent Centre, Christchurch. The answer was Dolly Parton.

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NIGHT CYCLING at Moors Valley

National Award for Avon Heath Families and adults have the opportunity to try the thrill of cycling off-road tracks and trails at night using high-powered lights whilst under the watchful eyes of qualified instructors.

On Wednesdays from 2 November until Wednesday 7 December, family night cycling sessions take place at Moors Valley Country Park. Each session starts at 6pm and finishes at 7.30pm. These rides are suitable for children aged 10 and over. The adult night cycling sessions are on Tuesdays from 1 November to Tuesday 6 December 6-7.30pm. Sessions cost £4.50 per person.

Bike hire is available at a reduced price of £2.50 and lights and helmets are provided.

For more information please contact 01425 480811 or email activate@ christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk.

To book online please visit www.moors-valley.co.uk/events

Avon Heath County Park has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for being one of the most beautiful open spaces in the UK. Owned and managed by Dorset Council, it is the county’s largest country park and home to important heathland and its rare wildlife.

The Green Heritage accreditation was given in recognition of achieving a high standard in the management and interpretation of the site.

The criteria for the award includes horticultural standards, cleanliness, community involvement, and maintenance, and are judged by 700 ‘green space experts’ who volunteer their time to visit and evaluate the applicant sites.

Cllr Peter Finney, portfolio holder for

environment at DCC, said: “This recognition celebrates the extensive hard work of volunteers and staff, which ensures that the park is a place for residents and visitors to enjoy all year round.”

Visitors can enjoy displays and games, information about the park, its habitat and special wildlife,

events, family activity trails as well as information about local places of interest.

As well as regular volunteers, Sheiling School, an independent residential school for young people with special educational needs, recently gave a helping hand to improve the flowerbeds between the car parks.

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Remembrance services 11 November 10.45am: Armistice Day service, RBL Garden of Remembrance, Church Road, Ferndown.

We’ll Meet Again

12 November 10.50am: West Parley Service, West Parley Memorial Hall.

13 November 10am: Hampreston Church.

10.30am: West Moors parade and service.

10.45am: St Ives Church service.

2.15pm: Ferndown Parade, Peter Grant Way followed by 3pm service at St Mary’s Church.

2.40pm: Wimborne parade from RBL to Minster Church for 3pm service, followed by laying of wreaths on Minster Green.

Swing Unlimited Big Band is returning to the Regent Centre on Remembrance Sunday for another of its popular evenings of nostalgia.

The ‘We’ll Meet Again’ concert honours those who gave their lives for their country and a celebration of many of the best known and loved songs, tunes and poems of the war years.

Swing Unlimited is always popular at the Christchurch theatre and widely recognised as one of the most versatile and entertaining swing bands in the south of England.

The concert on Sunday 13 November starts at 7.30pm Cyril Coles pictured on the church plaque

Cyril with fellow tank crews in 1916

Are you related to First World War tank hero Cyril Coles?

One hundred years since the death of a young Dorset hero in the first tank attack in history, a search has been started for the descendants.

Gunner Cyril William Coles was killed in action at The Somme when his tank engaged the enemy on 15 September 1916. He survived the tank being hit but he climbed out straight into the sights of German machine gunners.

After being killed, his remains were interred next to the disabled tank and following the Armistice, were relocated to the Bull Road cemetery to the east of Flers.

A chance discovery in a church revealed his identity and a century later, his story is being told at The Tank Museum in Bovington.

Melissa Lambert, the sister of

the museum’s exhibitions manager Sarah Lambert, spotted a photo and plaque in Coles’ memory at Skinner Street United Reformed Church in Poole. The caption read: ‘Cyril Coles who was killed in the first tank attack near Flers September 15th 1916.

Aged 23 years’.

It prompted museum staff to research Coles’ life and they discovered he was born at Canford in 1893. He was the son of a corn miller and was working with his father at Creekmoor Mill in 1911. Coles undertook just five months of training before travelling to France in August 1916 where he formed one of the eight-man crew of tank D15.

He was also identified in one of the first group photographs of tank crewmen and after further research,

the museum discovered which tank he served in at Flers and what happened to him and the crew.

His brother, Donald Coles, named his only son after him in 1925 keeping Cyril’s memory alive.

However staff have been unable to trace the family further and are appealing for any descendants to get in touch.

David Willey, The Tank Museum’s curator, said: “We knew that a Cyril Coles was killed on the very first day that tanks ever went into battle. But finding such a personal story practically on our doorstep was a complete coincidence.

“For our centenary exhibition we identified eight of the first tank men, some of whom took part in the first ever action, and Cyril Coles is

one of two who didn’t survive the war. He was one of the very first tank crewmen to be killed and 100 years on it would be wonderful to make contact with his family.

“We’re in touch with the families of several of those who took part, but would love to find the relatives of Cyril, especially as he was local.”

He added: “Like so many names on First World War memorials we all pass by without a second thought, Cyril was until recently just another anonymous casualty of a war fought long ago. But now we know he was one of that small group of men who were pioneers of tank warfare and was inside one on the very first day they rolled towards the German trenches.

“We know that his tank D15 was hit and disabled by artillery and that as he climbed out to escape along with his fellow gunner they were both cut down by German machine gunners. The remaining men in the crew escaped with injuries.

“One hundred years later we feel it is important to remember these brave men and we’re pleased to have been able to bring Cyril Coles to people’s attention with our exhibition.”

Contact The Tank Museum on 01929 405096.

FIRST WORLD WAR IN EAST DORSET As part of its commemorations of the centenary of the First World, the Priest’s House Museum & Garden in Wimborne is appealing for photographs from the period that record the people from East Dorset who served in the armed forces.

It is also looking for photographs that reveal life on the home front. These might include photographs of the women of East Dorset who stepped forward to fill the traditional male roles, working in local industry or agriculture, or those who worked as nurses.

The museum wants to uncover the stories and experiences behind the photographs, and any surviving letters, diaries, postcards, medals or other artefacts that local families have kept. It would like to hear from anyone who has information, stories or items that can help build a picture of what the people of East Dorset did during the First World War. Visitors to the museum can discover life on the home front, in particular recipes used in the kitchen from the period. They will also be able to test their knowledge with a First World War food quiz.

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£500,000

Passenger trains can now go from Wareham to Swanage.

A new £500,000 level crossing, which means trains can make the journey for the first time since 1972, has been opened by the High Sheriff of Dorset.

Sir Philip Williams cut a ceremonial ribbon at Norden Gates level crossing, located just west of Norden station. The crossing has taken Swanage Railway volunteers four years and more than 3,000 hours of design, building and testing work to “The official opening complete. of Norden Gates level He also unveiled a brass crossing marks one more decisive stage in plaque at Norden the long and tireless station to celebrate the completion efforts of numerous of the 18-month enthusiasts, volunteers restoration and upgrade of three and staff...” miles of former Network Rail line, to within a quarter of a mile of Worgret Junction and the main line to Wareham.

The level crossing allows trains to cross a busy road

Swanage Railway level crossing opens

Photo by Andrew P.M. Wright

giving access to the Wytch Farm on-shore oilfield as well as Purbeck District Council’s car park next to Norden station.

Sir Philip said: “The official opening of Norden Gates level crossing marks one more decisive stage in the long and tireless efforts of numerous enthusiasts, volunteers and staff who by their vision and their contribution with time and abilities of brain or muscle have refused to let the Swanage Railway die.”

Swanage Railway Trust chairman Gavin Johns said: “A hugely complex infrastructure project has been successfully completed by a volunteer-led organisation and is about to bring main line-connected rail travel back to a corner of south-east Dorset for the first time in more than 40 years.

The infrastructure has been completed and is ready for trial services to take place on 140 selected days over two years from the summer of 2017.”

Smart drivers day out Simply Smart, the final rally in Beaulieu’s busy 2016 calendar of motoring events, will return on Sunday 13 November, with Smart cars of all models driving into the grounds of the National Motor Museum to join a colourful display.

Celebrating some of the smallest and most cheerful cars on the roads, this annual get-together for Smart owners will see all varieties of the compact city car park up in the Beaulieu Events Arena.

Events co-ordinator Charlotte Mountain said: “We are very excitied to see the return of this popular celebration of such a wellloved marque. The owners always bring along a varied and colourful array of Smarts to display, with the event giving them a chance to catch up and compare their cars.”

Simply Smart is traditionally held on Remembrance Sunday, and a two-minute silence will be

held at 11am, which visitors are invited to take part in.

Throughout the day, Beaulieu visitors will have the chance to vote for their favourite car of the show in the People’s Choice Award.

For further details www. beaulieu.co.uk/events

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Unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Publisher the terms of payment for credit accounts are 10 days from date of invoice. Any discount, which the Publisher may have agreed with the advertiser will be forfeited in the event of failure by the advertiser to meet these credit terms. All rates quoted are subject to VAT at the current rate in force at the time the advertisement appears.

Copyright of advertisements produced wholly by the Publisher belongs to the Publisher. Advertisers may not reproduce such advertisments without the Publisher’s written consent.

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