4Dorset April 2016

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April 2016 Volume 13 Issue 9

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BOURNEMOUTH

Broadstone Christchurch Colehill | Ferndown Merley | West Parley Wimborne Ashley Heath | Bournemouth Canford Heath | Kinson Poole | Ringwood | St Ives Three Legged Cross Verwood | West Moors

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4DORSET Volume 13 • Issue 9 • April 2016 MAGS4DORSET HelloReaders Ben Pulford managing director design@mags4dorset.co.uk

Nick Pulford company secretary accounts4dorset@btconnect.com

News Desk Janine Pulford editor editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk Liz Turner assistant editor liz@mags4dorset.co.uk

Design Louis Pulford design director louispulford@brightboxdesigns.co.uk

Daniel Lee designer design4dorset@btconnect.com

Advertising Mark Beechey account manager mark@mags4dorset.co.uk Russell Harness account manager russell@mags4dorset.co.uk

Can you change a duvet cover?

My mum, like the Queen, will be 90 this year. Unlike the Queen, she has to change her own duvet cover and struggles with this task. If I don’t help, it can take her a whole morning to achieve this.

Each time I give her a hand, I can see her trying to remember the stages, but she always ends up saying: “I could never do that.”

To me it’s easy. After removing the cover, I gather the duvet at the end of the bed and lay the new duvet cover over the bed with the opening at the bottom. I take the top pair of ‘ears’ – that is the top two corners of the duvet and slide them inside the cover taking the left ear to the left corner of the cover and the right one to the right hand corner. Without dislodging the ears, I remove my hands from inside the duvet cover, grasp the top corners, and shake the cover or pull it down.

No matter how hard Mum tries, she can’t grasp the nettle (or should that be duvet cover) and the time it takes her to change her duvet cover never improves.

What I didn’t say is that she has Parkinson’s disease. It affects her ability to instruct her body to do simple tasks.

However, at nearly 90, to be changing her duvet cover at all is an immense achievement and makes me proud that she is so determined to remain independent, despite the increasing number of mountains she has to climb.

Our mountains at 4Dorset are much smaller but this issue has a BIG exclusive, more on Poole’s planned parking charges, plus the announcement of the winner of this year’s Creative Writing Awards.

How to contact us

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15 APRIL 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

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350 year old map skillfully restored Dating from 1659, the Wimborne St Giles estate map, has been restored to its former glory

Restoration in progress

The work, funded by the owner, Lord Shaftesbury, involved cleaning, repairing and then re-joining the six separate sheets of parchment (animal skin). Carried out by conservators at Dorset History Centre, the work has taken several weeks.

The hand-drawn, colour map shows field systems and land ownership in mid17th Century Wimborne St Giles and gives wonderful details of the topographical and agricultural features of the day. Relatively few maps from this period have survived and it forms part of a very small number, which can illuminate the past and inform us of continuity and change in our landscapes.

Fish

OUT YOUR LICENCE

A rod licence is a legal requirement for fishing and new ones came on sale on 1 March.

Anglers who don’t yet possess this vital document can buy online from www. postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence, or by phoning 0344 800 5386. Always ensure that you buy direct from the post office because there are some unofficial websites that charge a handling fee.

Licences cost £27 for coarse fishing and non-migratory trout, or £72 to also fish for salmon and sea trout. There are flexible options as well as junior and concession.

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Jenny Barnard, Dorset History Centre’s conservator said: “Parchment is particularly challenging to work with as, exposed to high humidity, it tries to return to its original animal shape. Re-joining the six skins so that the drawing aligned correctly was gratifyingly demanding and it is wonderful to see this beautiful map back in one piece.”

Lord Shaftesbury commented: “We are extremely grateful for the skill and care the Dorset History Centre have displayed in conserving this old and important map. It’s immensely satisfying to see these objects brought back to life and preserved so that future generations can enjoy them.”

Money from the rod licences goes back into restocking streams and lakes and improving habitats for fish.

Anyone fishing illegally is cheating other licence paying anglers, and can expect to face a substantial fine.

In 2014-2015 the Environment Agency checked 70,000 rod licences and prosecuted more than 2,000 anglers for fishing without a licence, resulting in more than £500,000 in fines and costs.

Master drummer GENE CALDERAZZO steps in for Ginger Baker

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The Bournemouth Jazz Festival is delighted to announce The Ginger Baker Experience featuring Andy Sheppard will now be playing at the Royal Bath Hotel on Saturday 23 April at 9.30pm, headlining the slot following Ginger Baker’s enforced withdrawal on medical grounds.

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Sunday aking the drum seat is 24 April at the Ro yal Bath Hotel, 2.30p acclaimed American master m drummer Gene Calderazzo, (pictured), who has worked with a host of jazz and rock musicians including Sting, Radiohead, Phil Woods and Randy Brecker. He is also a visiting tutor at the Birmingham Conservatoire, and the Royal Academy of Music.

Jazz Festival director Gerry Clarke commented, “You can never ‘replace’ someone like Ginger Baker and finding an alternative at short notice was never going to be easy. I am therefore delighted we have managed to find such a highly regarded drummer to complete the Jazz Confusion band.

“They will be rehearsing and performing Ginger’s Jazz Confusion compositions and I am confident we can look forward to a headlining concert of outstanding music,” he said.

In view of the line-up change, the festival has reduced the ticket price for this concert from £25 to £20 (plus booking fee).

Those who have already booked can exchange their tickets at the point of purchase for ones at the new price or obtain a full refund.

Gerry Clarke added, “I know a number of fans will be disappointed that we won’t have Ginger Baker at the festival in the flesh. But with the Ginger Baker Experience we will have him there in spirit and I hope they will show solidarity at this difficult time for Ginger by coming to the concert.”

To find out who else is headlining the Jazz Festival, which includes Yazz Ahmed (front cover photo), and which takes place over the weekend of 22-24 April throughout Bournemouth, visit www.bournemouthjazzfestival.co.uk you can also book tickets through www.bhlivetickets.co.uk/Online/default.asp

Buy Red Ruby Devon beef from Webb’s

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resh from the Paradise herd near Horton, Red Ruby Devon beef is free range having been reared on 500 acres of local grassland. Now available at Webb’s Butchers in West Moors, you will be buying quality meat from a trusted source. With origins dating back to the late 1800s, Red Ruby Devons are prized cattle valued as much today as in times of our forebears.

“It’s a fine sight to see a field of Red Ruby Devons peacefully grazing in summer pastures with the evening sun setting on the horizon,” says Peter Barrett manager of the pedigree herd.

“Farming is a business and no breed would survive if it were not a commercial proposition, so enjoy your beef from Webb’s Butchers in the knowledge that you are helping to keep the breed alive.”

Programmes available throughout the town.

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Model Town’s Rare Steiff bear will polarize bidders SILVER SEASON 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the1950s’ miniature masterpiece being moved and reopened on the King Street site after years of closure and neglect in the 1980s.

Pat Hymers, former chairman and leader of the reopening campaign said, “Who would have thought that 25 years after Roy Castle blew his opening trumpet, we would be celebrating 25 years of silver success with a whole new generation of people?”

The unique attraction is keen to hear from new volunteers who would like to help in the site shop on Sundays during the season.

Wisam Amid (Xische & Co.)

A rare and early Steiff polar bear is to be sold by Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne on 20 May. The toy was spotted during a routine valuation in a client’s home in West Somerset. “This polar bear was made by the world famous Steiff factory in around 1910,” says Lawrences’ specialist, Simon Jones. “The handsome fellow has a jointed body and black boot button eyes, and importantly the Steiff Button is still present in his ear.”

In remarkably good condition for its age the polar bear stands around 21cms high and 36cms long. It is expected to make £500-800 in auction. For further enquiries about this sale please contact Simon Jones on 01460 73041.

World champion

Canford School fifth former Luke Bannister became the official World Champion of FPV Racing at the World Drone Prix 2016 in Dubai in March. He faced a challenging FPV course of glowing fluorescent lights guiding the way around the 591-metre track against 80 expert pilots from around the globe.

Luke is a founding member of the Canford School Drone Flying Club.

Manslaughter charge following death at holiday park

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etectives investigating the death of 36-yearold David Coxon from Torquay following a serious assault at Sandford Holiday Park near Wareham on 5 March have charged 41-year-old Jason James of Torquay with manslaughter. He pleaded guilty to the charge at Winchester Crown Court on 15 March and will be sentenced on 8 April.

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MAGS4DORSET CHARITY OF THE YEAR

“THE PLANTS WE GROW AND SELL” Cherry Tree Nursery was originally set up as a wholesale nursery growing plants for the landscape trade.

Due to the generosity of Bournemouth Borough Council, Cherry Tree is now able to sell a huge selection of high quality hardy garden plants to the general public, and all money raised from plant sales goes towards the work of the charity.

Nursery Manager Jessica Davies says, “We produce a wide variety of shrubs and perennials, and also feature climbers, herbs, grasses, bamboo, conifers, heathers, alpines, bedding in season, fruit bushes and vegetable plants, and have just finished extending our display areas for fruiting and ornamental trees and roses, as part of a general revamp of our plant sales area.

“We always try to respond to the needs and wishes of our customers, for example, the increasing interest in ‘grow your own’, the long-term popularity of cottage garden-type plants, and the current demand for larger, more well-established plants.

“Many of our plants have been produced here by our volunteers from

And now for the London Marathon…

Cherry Tree Nursery has just celebrated its 25th anniversary having provided support, a sense of purpose and family environment to over 700 adults with severe and enduring mental health problems. The charity has been allocated one runner’s place in the Virgin Money London Marathon 2016 and looks forward to securing its future in its 26th year by completing the marathon distance of 26 miles.

Would you like to be part of this event and sponsor Cherry Tree? The runner, Trish Borrowman joined Cherry Tree as an assistant manager in November 2015. She also completed the Bournemouth Marathon in 2013 and 2014 for Cherry Tree.

Sponsor her at Virgin Money Giving / Trish Borrowman. Keep an eye out for her on 24 April when she takes her place in the London Marathon.

seeds or semi-ripe cuttings, while we buy in others from UK sources as plugs or liners to grown on. We do not, however, have the facilities to produce our own bedding, which comes from a small local nursery. We have no heated glasshouses at Cherry Tree, which means nothing has been forced, and we try to sell plants at the appropriate time of year. Our motto is ‘Caring for People, Caring for Plants’, and we hope that our plants respond to the supportive environment.

“Our shop is staffed by our volunteers and friends, who are always keen to help.”

Cherry Tree Nursery is open every day from April to October and the highly popular plant sale events for 2016 will be held on Saturdays 2 April, 2 July and 17 September.

“We would like to thank all our customers for their support,” added Jessica.

Telephone: 01202 593537 Email: contactus@cherrytreenursery.org.uk

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Don’t lose vote for European Referendum With two elections taking place in the coming months, readers are being reminded to make sure they have registered to vote

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he poll for the Police & Crime Commissioner for Dorset is being held on Thursday 5 May while the European Referendum is Thursday 23 June.

For the PCC election, the deadline for registration is Monday 18 April; for postal votes, Tuesday 19 April at 5pm and for proxy votes, Tuesday 26 April at 5pm.

The deadline for registration for the European Referendum is Tuesday 7 June; for postal votes, Wednesday 8 June at 5pm and for proxy votes, Wednesday 15 June at 5pm.

People in Christchurch and East Dorset can register online at www.gov.uk/ registertovote.

Postal and proxy application forms are available at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk. Those with no access to the Internet can phone 01202 795078 to be sent forms in the post.

Clothes for patients appeal Each year over 500 patients at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital are given clothes to go home in For many people, a visit to hospital, especially the emergency department, is an unexpected trip so they don’t have time to pack a bag. The majority of patients have someone to bring more clothes in for them but there are lots that have no one to call.

These patients may have had items of clothing cut off or have had an unplanned admission. If they haven’t got someone who can bring some of their own clothes in for them, hospital staff visit the Bournemouth Hospital Charity’s Appeal Shop to get the necessary items.

The charity has now launched the Clothes for Patients Appeal asking for donations of clean jogging pants, t-shirts, new underwear, socks and disposable slippers.

Debbie Anderson, Head of Fundraising at Bournemouth Hospital Charity, said: “As well as providing clothing for some patients, the appeal shop raises thousands of pounds each year by selling various donated items in the shop in the main atrium at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.”

If you can help, the shop is open in the main atrium between 10am and 2.30pm and the charity office between 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Students at Beaucroft Foundation School in Colehill raised £700 for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation by making Christmas gifts and crafts. The post 16 students wanted to thank the charity for helping them buy tents for their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award challenge. The cheque was received by Pete Thornton.

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in with pets

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Your choice: Dorset meat The provenance and safety of meat is high on our agenda in Dorset Just look around you at the livestock grazing in the fields to get an idea of where some of your meat comes from in our local butchers, farmers markets and supermarkets.

Part of our job in Animal Health is to make sure that farmed animals raised for meat are well-cared for.

This includes their housing, grazing and diet, access to water and how their feed is stored. We also check that they are identified correctly so that meat can be traced back to ‘the source’.

To help with all this we regularly check records to see that they contain the relevant information and are correct.

We routinely visit Dorset abattoirs to make sure that livestock has been transported correctly, is identified correctly and is fit for the food chain.

In Dorset we are lucky to have many small outlets such as local butchers, selling good local meat from farms in the area. Local meat will have all been prepared to the same highest standard as larger retailers but have the beauty of being from local sources and have had far less ‘food miles’.

We also check the labelling of meat and products to ensure they are described correctly. One way to tell if meat has been inspected and approved through a licensed abattoir is by the joints being stamped UK 0000 EC. Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you are being offered meat. What abattoir was it processed in? Is it from a local farm? Is it British?

Once the meat has been jointed, the stamps may not always be evident.

Another thing to look out for on packaged meat is the red tractor logo. This means it has come from a British Farm Assured premise. Only farms registered and inspected by this scheme are allowed to use this logo.

To enjoy the best meat, you do have the choice to buy meat from animals locally that has been checked for traceability and high welfare standards.

For further information contact 01305 224475, or visit Dorsetforyou. com and follow the links to Trading Standards, Animal Health pages.

Christine and Karen Animal Health (Dorset)

ASK THE VET Q: I have a two year old labrador, Maggie, (she’s not Kennel Club registered) and I would like her to have puppies. What tests would you recommend that I have done first?

A: That could be very exciting and rewarding! First of all, it’s important to consider your reasons for wanting Maggie to have puppies. It’s a really big commitment of time and effort and not Don’t forget to email Jade necessarily so glamorous. It can be costly your questions to be chosen too. Do your research so that you have a for the May issue: better idea of what you’re getting yourself hello@hillsidevets.co.uk into. The Kennel Club (KC) website is an excellent source of information.

From a veterinary perspective, animal welfare has to come top of the list of considerations when it comes to breeding. I believe that every effort should be made to ensure that mum and pups are healthy and that the possibility of puppies developing any inherited diseases is minimised.

Labradors do have some hereditary diseases and it is important to reduce the chance of passing them on to future generations. Although Maggie’s pups will not be able to be KC registered, it is still recommended that these tests are carried out. I suggest Maggie has x-rays taken for hip and elbow scoring to screen for dysplasia, which can develop into crippling arthritis. Her eyes should be examined by a specialist ophthalmologist for conditions such a hereditary cataracts. There is now a DNA test available to screen for a hereditary blindness known as Progressive Retinal Atrophy.

It’s advisable for you and your own vet to discuss Maggie’s suitability to breed and how to keep her healthy throughout the pregnancy.

Recommendations from reputable breeders are invaluable but if anything doesn’t sit well then please ask your vet too.

Best of luck if you choose to go ahead!

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

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Concern over proposed parking charges Residents are being asked to comment on plans to introduce parking charges throughout Poole.

Three schemes are being considered with a public consultation running until 6 April.

However the moves are being opposed by thousands of residents who have signed petitions which have been handed over to the council.

He also fears that parking charges will destroy many businesses including cafes and restaurants, adding: “Those who work in the hotels won’t be able to afford to park. Brownsea will be decimated as volunteers and visitors will have to pay so much to park so they can get there.

“Can you imagine if parking charges were introduced at Whitecliff Park? Every weekend there are 11 football matches and the car park and surrounding roads are full. Having to pay to park to take part in healthy activities will not encourage people to join in.”

Cllr Drew Mellor, Poole’s portfolio holder for transportation, explained:

“Poole’s beaches are popular destinations and at peak times during the summer months we already have problems with traffic flow and parking.

Together with plans for significant development along Poole’s seafront that will attract additional visitors to our beaches, this issue will only get worse so we now need to look at ways to better manage parking including onstreet pay and display parking.”

Cllr John Rampton, portfolio holder for the environment, added: “Access to our parks is free and will remain free. The proposed parking fees, if introduced, will help support the aim of Upton Country Park becoming self-financing in the

future. The money raised through car parking fees will go directly towards supporting the Park.”

A drop-in session about the proposals is being held on Tuesday 5 April at the Civic Centre from 1-6.30pm.

To comment go to www. poole.gov.uk/your-council/ haveyoursay/consultation/currentconsultations Paper copies from 01202 634240 (beaches and parks) and 01202 262748 (Upton Country Park).

Beaches The council is considering extending the on-street pay and display parking to include additional residential roads near the beaches at Canford Cliffs Chine, Branksome Chine and Sandbanks Peninsula.

There are two proposed beach tariff options, which could be charged between 8am and 6pm daily during the period 1 March to 31 October.

Parks It is also proposed to implement car parking charges in some parks including Hamworthy, Lake Pier, Newfoundland Drive at the skatepark, Rockley and Whitecliff.

This involves three charging options which could be payable during the period 1 March to 31 October. The existing district based car parking tariff could be introduced between 8am and 6pm daily, along with an all-day rate for Lake Pier. There could be a ‘Parks Parking Permit’ enabling holders to use any of the above car parks without having to pay for a ticket.

Upton Country Park It is proposed to implement parking charges in Upton Country Park.

This will include car parking fees set for weekdays, weekends and peak periods, such as school and bank holidays, as well as different charges during the winter and summer months. An annual ‘Season Pass’ would benefit regular users of the park who would not have to pay at the park.

Campaigner Bob Lister, chairman of the Poole Beach Huts Association, is strongly against the proposals.

He said: “Representatives of the council have told us that the reason for introducing parking charges is to help with traffic calming and health and safety. I don’t see how that will improve anything. There are already bays in the car parks so how will charging make it safer?

“Paying for parking will mean people move further away to park in free spaces. Families with young children, may not be able to afford £15 to park at the beach for the day so will have to walk across busy roads to get there. How is that safer?”

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s d r a w A g n i t i r Annual Creative W Congratulations to Viv Gough from Verwood who won first prize of £150 in this year’s MAGS4DORSET Creative Writing Awards competition.

Judged by popular saga author Carol Rivers, the story won a deserving first place. Carol said: “‘A Rough Ride for Sara’ is topical, wellwritten and the only story of all on the shortlist, incorporating tension - right up to the very last. My editors require me to work hard to develop tension in my novels. It’s not easy.

To find this element (seemingly effortlessly incorporated) in a short story is rare. Excellent.

Keep writing Viv and develop your rare talent for drama / tension.”

Viv said she was thrilled with the win, adding, “Although I write for my own pleasure, it is confidence boosting to know that somebody else enjoys what I write. I’m actually quite proud of it.

“I am also genuinely surprised because I know four other people who were shortlisted and have read their stories and really did think that they were better than mine.

“I do like the fact that 4Dorset and Viewpoint Magazine give people like me the chance to ‘have a go’.”

Val was highly commended in the MAGS4DORSET Creative Writing Awards in 2008 with a story called ‘The Trapper Comes Home’ which was published in 4Dorset’s predecessor magazine Town & Village in February 2009.

Viv Gough

Her story, ‘A Rough Ride for Sara’, impressed editor and author Janine Pulford who shortlisted it along with nine others.

Second place in this year’s competition went to Barry Dunning from West Moors with ‘The Worst Interview of my Life’. He wins £50 and will also see his story in print.

Carol said, “This story kept me guessing.

The ending came with surprise, humour and satisfaction. Mr Henry kept his anonymity until the last with great skill on the author’s part.

Well done!”

When Barry learnt of his win, he said, “It was the first thing I’d ever written. I spotted the competition in the magazine and thought I would enter. I didn’t imagine for one minute I would get shortlisted, let alone win a prize.

Many thanks to your publication for getting me inspired.”

Both authors will have their stories published in either 4Dorset or Viewpoint Magazine.

As well as cash prizes, they will also receive copies of Carol Rivers’ recent novels, ‘Lizzie of Langley Street’ and ‘The Fight For Lizzie Flowers’.

Sandy shores get sandier Bournemouth’s famous golden sands are being replenished over the coming months to replace sand gradually washed away over the years due to coastal erosion.

A total of 320,000 cubic metres of new beach material will be pumped onto the beach with work starting between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers and then continuing East of Boscombe Pier. Work will be complete in time for the start of the summer season and

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disruption to users will be kept to a minimum.

The cost of this replenishment scheme is estimated at £3.6M. For more information visit: www. bournemouth.gov.uk/beachmanagement

education and classes

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he science department at Ferndown Upper School (FUS) recently launched its first biology photographic competition.

It explored the connection between biology and other subjects such as art, and inspired students who don’t necessarily have a scientific leaning to become involved in the biology department.

The remit was anything alive including plants and animals.

Mrs Druce, Head of Biology commented, “There were 37 entries of exceptional quality including snails, sand lizards, butterflies and passion flowers.”

WINNERS: Abi Dearlove (snails), Erin Atyeo-Baker (ladybird on a leaf), Corine Macdonald (tree on the coast), Ben Kinch (birds bathing)

GIANT TREAT FOR

young reading stars St Aldhelm’s Academy pupils have come face-to-face with their heroes after being picked as the Cherries’ Premier League Reading Stars.

Twenty students from the academy in Herbert Avenue, Poole, have been signed up for the national literacy scheme, run by the Premier League and the National Literacy Trust.

In week two of the 10-week programme the pupils visited the Vitality Stadium where they enjoyed a tour followed by a workshop with the author Jamie Scallion and a press conference with Cherries striker Callum Wilson.

Dagmar James, literacy resources manager at St Aldhelm’s said: “The students were extremely excited to visit the club and asked lots of questions during their mock press conference with Callum.”

Now in its 13th year, Premier League Reading Stars uses the motivational power of football to inspire children, particularly boys, to enjoy books.

Theatre

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erndown Middle School year 8 pupils recently watched a drama called ‘Time in a Bottle’ telling the story of Al Kohol, who shares key moments in his life todate, from 6–24 years old. Al absorbs all that is around him – at home, school and other outside influences.

At secondary school, he gets caught up in a vicious circle of ‘Beer pressure’. A series of bad choices culminates in Al realising that his ‘habit’ of drinking has taken him through to young adulthood and after a shock at home, he realises that too much time has been put into a bottle – it’s time to take a step back and work out what he really wants.

The play created lively discussion and highlighted the dangers of peer pressure on young people and formed an integral part of the teaching of PSHCE and alcohol.

Years 5 and 6 watched a theatrical production of ‘Danger at St Magnet’s’. The play was closely linked to KS2 Science national curriculum and was both educational and entertaining. The main theme was materials and their properties and magnets and electricity. It was enriching for the pupils to experience the application of their knowledge and understanding in real life situations. The pupils and staff were encouraged to participate in the performance.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GIANTS: St Aldhelm’s students visited the players’ tunnel and dressing rooms as part of their tour of the Vitality Stadium

GETTING SHIRTY: St Aldhelm’s was also presented with its own Cherries shirt which will be signed by the team and displayed at the Club

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Christchurch Hospital revamp

GATHERS PACE

The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch NHS Foundation Trust’s new build project to modernise Christchurch Hospital is due to be completed during late spring, early summer this year.

Work is continuing at a pace with the main structure in place, which has now been made watertight.

Internal work has begun to install all the electrical and mechanical elements required.

Engineers are currently on site and plastering is progressing.

WHAT WILL THE NEW BUILDING INCLUDE?

A new X-ray department with two new, state of the art X-ray machines and ultra sound facilities, with the equipment generously funded by the Christchurch League of Friends

New waiting and changing rooms as well as staff offices.

This will be linked to the main outpatients facility via a new entrance lobby

A new GP facility to accommodate the Grove Surgery. This building consists of two floors and will accommodate a number of CCG rooms for community use

A new retail pharmacy.

This will be constructed and left as a shell to start with. A pharmacist has now been appointed who will help direct the final design of the area

Once G-Block is demolished, a new outpatients entrance/reception area will be constructed, serving outpatients, x-ray, therapies and pathology blood tests

REFURBISHMENT WORKS

Work has begun to convert part of Forest Dene and turn it into a new Day Hospital area. The revamp commenced during mid-December and is due to be completed by April.

In parallel, work is also underway to develop proposals for a new catering facility, which will be located by the north entrance for staff and visitors to use, along with proposals to relocate pathology blood tests which will be combined with the current outpatients facility.

Once all of this work is completed, the demolition of the current Day Hospital and G-Block can commence.

This is planned to start in the early summer and last for approximately 14 weeks.

Grove Surgery is moving

Grove Surgery has announced it will be officially moving to Christchurch Hospital on Friday 27 May. The surgery, which was opened in the 1980s, is currently situated just over a mile away from Christchurch Hospital and has 17 members of staff providing clinical services for around 5,500 registered patients.

The practice has continued to develop year on year and has now outgrown its current ageing and outdated home.

Practice Manager John Gregson said: “This move will be great for patients. We will have access to bigger modern rooms which will enable us to offer a wider range of clinical services.”

Grove Surgery GP Stephen Tomkins said: “It really is exciting times for us. Working in the new and improved environment will make it easier for us to continue providing cutting edge best practice medicine and there is the opportunity to expand and reach more patients.”

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Revolutionary treatment for patients with IBD A new treatment for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease has revolutionised care for patients at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH).

These types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affect the gastrointestinal tract.

Azathioprine is widely prescribed to manage symptoms such as extreme bloating and abdominal pain, but more than half of patients stop taking the drug owing to side-effects. The alternative is an expensive biologic drug injection that isn’t always

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effective for long-term use.

However, a successful trial published by RBH’s Department of Gastroenterology means RBH patients are now receiving an oral treatment called Allopurinol, which helps Azathioprine relieve the symptoms of IBD whilst blocking the pathway that causes side-effects. The drug can also be taken by patients at home in tablet form.

As well as improving the quality of care, it also has huge cost-saving implications. By using a small dose of Azathioprine with

Allopurinol, the Trust has saved more than £10,000 per patient per annum compared to the cost of switching to the more expensive biologic drug injections.

Bill Howlett, head of the IBD Patient Panel Bournemouth, said: “We are very pleased this treatment option is available for patients at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. This combination of medication has not been universally recognised by other Trusts. Inflammatory Bowel Disease can have a drastic impact on a person’s life –many people living with IBD need to stay near a toilet all the time, so ordinary things such as going to work or taking part in hobbies and going on holiday can be severely affected. The more treatments there are available to help people cope with this debilitating condition, the better.”

Relay For Life: non-stop fundraising The annual Relay For Life raises money for Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and involves teams of all ages and abilities walking, riding, jogging or wheeling around a course, non-stop for 24 hours.

Now in its 10th year, the Bournemouth and East Dorset Relay for Life will take place over the weekend of 16–17 July, at Butcher’s Coppice Outdoor Activity Centre in Bournemouth.

Previously it was held on the running track behind Ferndown Leisure Centre.

Participants can camp at Butcher’s Coppice and there will be a variety of entertainment, music and food throughout the weekend.

At least one member of each team must be on the track at all times and there will also be challenges, such as high ropes, archery and fancy dress, which offer points towards a team challenge cup.

“Although the relay itself is the main event, there are so many other fun and inspiring things going on. There is a real festival atmosphere,” explained committee member Karen Francis.

The opening ceremony/ first lap will be at noon on Saturday and will be led by local cancer survivors. A Candle of Hope ceremony follows at 10pm when the track will be lit by decorated candle bags dedicated in honour of those who are fighting, and to those who have lost their battle with cancer.

“It’s very emotional and very beautiful,” said Karen.

“We’d love to hear from teams who want to take part in the relay and we’d also like to invite visitors to come and support our teams throughout the day and join the Candle of Hope ceremony in the evening.”

Last year’s Bournemouth and East Dorset Relay For Life (supported by MAGS4DORSET) raised £42,000, but the event committee is setting the bar even higher in 2016 with a fundraising goal of £50,000. They also hope local businesses will provide support through sponsorship.

Karen’s family own the Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth, which has already given its backing to the event.

The family is also fielding its own team - the Mad Marsham Marchers - which includes Karen’s daughter Iesha, who has cerebral palsy, the hotel’s manager Rosie Wallace, Rosie’s brother James Dixon-Box and their mum Jennie Deavin, who is suffering from terminal cancer.

Karen said: “Some of us will obviously be doing more hours on the track than others, but we are very much a team and I’d like to think we might inspire others to give it a go.”

To register a team visit: http://relay. cancerresearchuk.org/site/ TR?fr_id=1593&pg=entry For more information phone: 07851 198134 or email: relaybournemouth2016@ gmail.com

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On your marks, get set, go #places!

With spring on the way Ferndown Leisure Centre is putting wheels in motion by giving a free Apollo Slant or Apollo Twilight bike to everyone who joins through the month of April 2016 to an all-inclusive annual membership. If you join as a family or joint Ferndown Leisure Centre will give you 2 free bikes, so get pedalling.

An all-inclusive membership is ideal as it offers you the greatest choice of fitness options to help keep you motivated with unlimited use of the gym, swimming pool and exercise classes and the fitness team are on hand to help you achieve the results you would like. To help you kick-start your healthy living programme, Ferndown Leisure Centre is offering two months’ free to all-inclusive membership or swim memberships to anyone joining for a year.

Trust introduces ‘multi-faith dignity gowns’ for women A hospital gown designed for women who want to protect their modesty for religious reasons is being offered at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals.

The new ‘multi-faith dignity gown’ includes sleeves ending at the wrist, two hair coverings, a face mask and a belt around the waist to ensure it doesn’t come open at the back. It is worn over loose trousers.

Introduced by the RBCH NHS Foundation Trust Patient Engagement Team, following feedback from female Muslim patients, the gown is also suitable for ladies of other faiths, although any patient would be able to request one.

Trust patient engagement manager, Sue Mellor, explained that the

trust is always seeking to improve the experiences of patients and that patient feedback is incredibly important. “We work with as many minority and religious groups as possible to make sure we are catering for the needs of all our patients,” she said.

Nada Fawal, a member of the patient focus group who helped to introduce the gown, explained: “…For Muslim women, to have any flesh exposed, other than their face and hands, is like having very private parts of the anatomy, such as the breasts, displayed.

“This means wearing the normal hospital gown is uncomfortable for us.

At the same time, we are also very conscious that when we are in hospital, NHS staff are trying to help us, so don’t want to make life difficult for them.

Now, thanks to the new gown, we won’t have to worry about it, we can just request one of those - it’s a great relief,” she said.

Patients who would like to wear one of the multi-faith dignity gowns for their treatment in hospital are encouraged to advise staff of their requirements as soon as possible.

Nada models the new multifaith dignity gown at RBCH

DATE FOR THE DIARY: Group workout launch Monday 11 April, 5.25-8.00pm all classes free, Ferndown Leisure Centre will be launching the new releases for all Les Mills classes, as well as introducing new classes to the programme including Tai Chi. Want to put some structure into your workout?

The fitness team offer personal training sessions tailored to you to get the best out of your workout and keep you motivated.

FANTASTIC TIP: If you fancy a swim with the family, remember that 1 adult and 2 children under 8 can swim for £4.

Children can put a bounce in their step this spring by participating in Ferndown Leisure Centre’s gymnastics and trampoline courses.

To find out more about the programme and facilities contact O1202 877468 or visit www. ferndownleisurecentre.co.uk

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Spring Rhubarb CHEESECAKE A delicious seasonal spring recipe from award-winning chef, Mark Hartstone, of La Fosse at Cranborne.

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METHOD Preparation of dough: Put flour, butter, sugar, egg, salt and zest of lemon in a mixer bowl with the dough hook and mix all ingredients together into a smooth dough. Wrap it in cling film and put in fridge to rest for half an hour.

INGREDIENTS For the dough:

Take a 26cm cake tin. Grease with some butter, bottom and sides.

250g flour 125g butter - room temperature

Roll out the dough and place in the tin. Make sure that the sides go up 3cm high.

60g sugar 1 egg 1 pinch of salt

Blind bake for 10-15 minutes.

grated zest of one unwaxed lemon

For the filling:

For the filling:

Mix butter, sugar, vanilla and eggs until light and fluffy. You can do this by hand with a whisk or the mixer.

Carefully add Quark, cornflower and baking powder and mix in the wet mixture. Lastly fold in the rhubarb pieces.

100g butter 150g sugar, 150g sugar for the rhubarb 2 puréed vanilla pods, (a quality essence will suffice) 2 eggs 500g Quark, which is a German “yoghurt cheese”, similar to Fromage Blanc in France. You can find it in most good quality supermarkets now. If you cannot find it or do not wish to use it, then cream cheese can be used.

Put in the pre heated oven at 180°C for 60 minutes. (Should the top darken too much, cover with an aluminium foil top).

80g cornflower 2 tsp baking powder

Serve

500g rhubarb - rhubarb needs to be cut in 2cm pieces in advance and peeled - if you have to wash it, make sure you pat dry, add 150g sugar to rhubarb and mix, leave for 2 hrs and drain off jus, this can be reduced to make a syrup to drizzle over the finished cheesecake.

Serve with a blood orange sorbet or ice cream and some cooked rhubarb pieces on the side.

Poole school chef in the running for

BBC’S COOK OF THE YEAR! Poole Grammar is thrilled with the news that their catering manager Chris Watson has been shortlisted in the highly prestigious BBC Food and Farming Awards for 2016 All the finalists were announced on 6 March on Radio 4’s Food Programme. Chris has been shortlisted in the Cook of the Year category - one of three in the country. The results will be announced later this month.

Poole Grammar is a Food For Life gold award secondary school, one of five in the country. Its meals have a strong emphasis on locally sourced, high quality, organic and sustainable produce.

Chris Watson said, “I am really pleased to be in contention for this coveted award. We work so hard as a team to serve healthy meals not only to Poole Grammar but also to three local Poole Schools too.

Fingers crossed for the announcements!”

Andy Baker, Poole Grammar’s Headteacher said, “Chris is a

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very deserving nomination in this shortlisting. His impact on the healthy eating ethos of the Poole community has spread far and wide and we congratulate him and his brilliant catering team for giving young people the best start in life.”

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Christchurch Food and Wine Festival 7 and 8 May 2016 Preparations are well in hand for the annual Christchurch Food and Wine Festival.

Originally organised to celebrate the Millennium, this festival has become an enormous success.

As usual, the High Street will be packed with stalls over the weekend from 10am-6pm. From Absolute Cakes and Chilli Queen to Oyster Meister and the almighty sounding Thunder Toffee Vodka, there will be something to tickle your taste buds.

Breads, cheeses, dairy free, fancy chocolates and strawberries will all be jostling for your attention.

Surrounding the demonstration marquee and with flavours from around the world, the colourful and vibrant festival village on Christchurch Quay will offer up delicious food from crepes to pizza, kebabs and Sussex lamb to Flashy Sicilian Food and Thai as well as hot and cold drinks galore.

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Christchurch Food and Wine Festival 7 and 8 May 2016

Celebrity chefs including Lesley Waters and Dean Edwards will keep the taste buds tingling as they share their passion for food during lively demonstrations. Other chefs bringing culinary flavours to the festival are Luke Matthews, (The Chewton Glen), Colin Nash, (The Three Tuns), James Golding, (The Pig) and Alex Aitken, (The Jetty).

There will also be ‘megabytes’ of entertainment and a kids kitchen as well as a professional chef competition.

With other events planned throughout May including excellent offers and delicious menus at local restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars, the festival now culminates with the Highcliffe Revival Food Festival on 21 May.

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Held in association with Christchurch Food & Wine Festival and sponsored by Hoburne Holidlay Parks, the theme will be to ‘shop local’ and support the food producers, local deli and butcher, who will be offering plenty of artisan food, seafood and good meats.

Stalls, demonstrations and entertainment

Food stalls, demonstrations and lots of street entertainment are also being planned.

Cookery demonstrations

A host of leading local chefs will be taking part in cookery demonstrations including: Valentine Warner - celebrity TV chef and popular author Valentine Warner will be returning to give demonstrations, and will be attending a special lunch at the Cliffhanger restaurant.

Valentine is a cook, food-writer and broadcaster. He would generally prefer to be found in a field rather than an office, and is most likely to be holding a spoon, a fishing rod or a mossy stick!

Mary Reader, Chairman of Highcliffe Revival Food Festival said: “Last year his demonstrations were inspirational and really fitted our theme of promoting quality local produce - and for that reason we have decided to ask him back.”

Luke Matthews, executive chef at the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel, and recently voted Hampshire Chef of the Year.

James Golding, local Christchurch chef-director at the multi-awardwinning Pig group of hotels

Kevin Brown, head chef of the highly acclaimed Lord Bute restaurant in Highcliffe, will be there demonstrating samples of their new summer menus.

Colin Nash head chef from the popular ‘Three Tuns’ at Bransgore.

Mary went on to say: “We are delighted with our excellent line-up of chefs, and also for this year we are to have a Kids Kitchen which is being sponsored by our very own Dorset butcher of the year, Chris Watson.” There will also be a baking competition.

So save the date and join the Highcliffe community on Saturday 21 May. FOR THE LATEST NEWS VISIT: www.highcliffevillage.com Facebook – highclifferevivalfoodfestival@ HcliffeVillage.

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How will the BIG Programme

AFFECT YOU? Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has officially launched the Bournemouth International Growth (BIG) programme, an ambitious major economic growth plan focused on employment and development around Bournemouth Airport.

Dorset LEP is overseeing the programme in collaboration with Aviation Business Park, Bournemouth Borough Council, Bournemouth University, Christchurch and East Dorset Councils, Dorset County Council and Manchester Airports Group.

Nearly £40 million has been allocated to fund the BIG programme. This is part of the £79 million funding secured by Dorset LEP through the Government’s ‘Local Growth Deals’.

LORNA CARVER, DIRECTOR OF DORSET LEP

The BIG programme includes the transformation of accessibility to and around Bournemouth Airport through extensive transport improvements. I understand the major maintenance of the A338 Bournemouth Spur Road, (the key link road to Bournemouth Airport), is the first phase, which should be completed by the summer. Can you explain what will happen after that?

The stretch between Longham mini roundabouts to Blackwater Junction including Parley Cross, will be examined.

There are a number of key points along that road. We are looking at all the options how to improve the traffic flow along there. It’s about unlocking and unlocking. We recognise the status quo isn’t good enough and we have some resource to improve that. It’s about opening up the employment sites, opening up the residential development sites in addition enabling people to travel across the area.

Any development would go hand-in-hand with road improvements as a package of activity. We have a five-year package of funding up to 2021.

At this stage, do you know what any of the other improvements will be?

It’s all in scope, we don’t want traffic lights at every junction.

All these things have to go through planning. What we are trying to get across is that we have the funding to make the improvements and those improvements have to go through due process.

60 hectares to be developed at Aviation Business Park – what type of land does this consist of?

Mostly undeveloped areas of Aviation Business Park. It’s within the park, some of it is fields, some is concrete. It’s about making the most of what we’ve already got and bringing forward the right kind of premises for businesses in the area already, or for new businesses to come in.

We are working with the airport authority with the workspace and more generally as well. They need to understand what we’re doing as a business. We need to work with them to help other businesses grow and start or set up, or move there.

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The BIG programme will create the single largest employment opportunity in south east Dorset conurbation with the potential to create up to 10,000 new highly-skilled jobs. How does the Dorset LEP see this being achieved?

By making the infrastructure improvements it makes the workspace much more attractive and sites will be developed within that workspace. This will occur over the next 10 years.

“The idea being if the sites are developed they can support up to 10,000 jobs. Buildings go up, businesses come in, offices are there and those jobs will be realised. 60 ha is a big space.

So with a possible 10,000 more people moving in the area, the infrastructure improvements are vital?

You’ve hit the nail on the head. There will be cycle links and bus enhancements in addition. We are looking at the full package.

You say the BIG programme will generate up to £500 million of GVA (Gross Value Added) into the area. How will this be created?

Through a number of things: it starts straight away as soon as more people are employed to put these infrastructures in place and it continues through the building and construction work, through the actual development itself and through the business of the businesses.

New homes. The BIG programme includes 350 new homes of which up to 50 per cent are affordable.

Where will these be built?

Parley Cross (see plan) is where the development is planned.

That’s already within the Local Plan. Across the same period you need infrastructure to put new homes in. If we have this infrastructure in place it means that Parley Cross becomes a viable residential development area. It’s that enabling.

Would this mean more schools?

There are implications of this, but we’re at the beginning of working with local authorities, working with planning departments and making sure that the right improvements are made to enable the development to take place. It’s a package: if you have more people you need more homes, if you have more homes you need more schools. We recognise that and it is about working with our partners to do as much as we can to enable.

How would the LEP prevent affordable homes being purchased by landlords for their portfolios and charging high rents?

It’s tricky. We can work with local authorities and planning departments and find the best solutions. It would be naïve of me to say we can promise x, y and z. What we can do by working with the planning departments - depending on what the criteria looks like, depending on who the developer is - is to make sure we have best outcome for the area.

Will there be flats?

I don’t want to get into technical details as no planning application has been put in. There are technical definitions for affordable homes. Ultimately it’s about making sure that we have the right sort of selection of property available for local workers.

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BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL GROWTH PROGRAMME IS UNDOUBTEDLY DORSET’S MOST IMPORTANT AND BOLD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT THIS DECADE

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MAGS4DORSET’s editor and director Janine Pulford asks the director of Dorset LEP Lorna Carver about the BIG programme

GORDON PAGE, DORSET LEP CHAIRMAN.

infographic details of the transport and infrastructure improvements planned over the next four years as part of the BIG programme.

Do you see the area becoming an urban sprawl, will it affect any Sites of Special Scientific Interest? (SSSI) What we are focusing on is developing existing sites, this particular programme isn’t about SSSIs, it’s about making the most of the sites that we’ve got.

Land that isn’t developed that can be developed.

The land around Parley junction is already within the Local Plan.

It could create anxiety to people that live there, we don’t underestimate that.

It’s a very difficult balance. Making sure there are homes available for people to live in so they can work here, and existing residents. It’s part of the existing planning process.

Will there be more than 350 houses by 2028?

Working on the infrastructure that we intend to put into that area will enable up to 350 houses to be built by 2028. If you can get in and out of the site, it is more attractive to develop. Our objective is to see the 350 within the local plan. That’s what this funding is to enable.

Can you tell our readers what the BIG programme’s new approach is to improve skills and employee development?

Our objective would be to have businesses helping to influence the curriculums at local colleges to make sure that people who are trained can be employed locally but that they also have the right skills for the local employers.

It’s about trying to make sure local education providers are providing the right kind of training for local people for local jobs. Trying to influence those kinds of approaches. It’s becoming more key. It works for both parties.

We also need to help pupils understand what opportunities are available locally and make sure they can receive the right training if that’s what they want to do to secure local jobs.

Considering the investment in the A338 roadworks, will the remaining funding be adequate to fulfill the rest of the BIG programme? £39,500,000 has been allocated to fund the BIG programme, secured by the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership through the Government’s ‘Local Growth Deals’.

The A338 is the largest and key scheme within the programme both in terms of size and cost. £22 million is being spent on the A338 roadworks (£19.8 million from the local growth deal, £2.2 million from Dorset County Council).

All other planned schemes within the programme are smaller and less costly. Specific costs for outstanding schemes will be agreed as part of the design process.

“WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT THE BIG PROGRAMME WILL DELIVER ALL ITS EXPECTED OUTCOMES”

SURVEY RESULTS

A recent survey revealed that over eight out of ten residents agree that Bournemouth Airport is a suitable place for economic development; 91% agreed that if it were to be developed, access to and around the airport needs to be improved.

YOUR COMMENTS

If you have any comments about the LEP’s BIG programme email the editor on editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk

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HOME

The arrival of spring with sunny days and bright flowers traditionally encourages people to get on with spring-cleaning

But it is also the time when many residents’ thoughts turn to improving their homes.

Whether it’s kitchens or bathrooms, bedrooms or basements, fixtures and fittings or even gardens and the latest gadgets to make life easier – there is always something, which can be done.

Some jobs are cosmetic, some needed because of wear and tear while other people want to transform their houses with the latest fashions. Whatever the reason, it’s the perfect time for home improvements.

Additionally no house is complete without the finishing internal touches that make it a home.

Many people will have headed up to Olympia in London to visit The Ideal Home Show which runs until 3 April.

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Be inspired by the show homes at the

IDEAL HOME SHOW As in the past, crowds will be drawn to the show homes and this year there are three to visit.

EVER WANTED A COUPLE MORE HOURS IN THE DAY? This year’s Ideal Home Show features the Time Saving Home, a house filled with dedicated time-saving kit. With some of the best technologically advanced products available on the market, the house will be able to let you know how to save time in your daily lives.

By researching everything from the most time consuming daily chores, to the latest innovations in speedy cooking – the Ideal Home Show is presenting all the fastest products available under one roof, in the Time Saving Home.

By taking a tour of the house visitors can learn how to save up to 21 hours per week, giving you time back to do the things that you enjoy. So explore the Time Saving Home and discover lots of domestic shortcuts - from the robotic vacuum and self-cleaning grill to technology that locks up for you.

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WANT TO BREAK FROM THE CONVENTIONAL? Visit The ARC show home designed by Green Unit Eco modular homes.

This is the one for you if you’ve ever wanted a home that will eventually earn you money by selling energy back to the grid.

Taking a leap away from the normal, The ARC is constructed from individual modules that can be designed and configured in any arrangement.

Each module is hand crafted and made from natural and low impact building materials, making it one of the ‘greenest’ homes out there!

This aesthetically beautiful design is class-leading in energy performance.

Maybe it’s time to live eco.

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UPDATE YOUR INTERIOR WITH THE LATEST TRENDS AND COLOUR PALETTES? The Traditional British Home shows how you can revive your interior with a 21st century twist. Styled by TV interior designer Linda Barker, the house is the place to go to learn what’s hot in 2016 – by sharing the best design tips for today’s design-savvy market.

Featuring everything from the homely elegance of a simplistic lounge to the traditional family kitchen, visitors are welcome to explore the four bedrooms too, including the Bohemian girl’s bedroom, boy’s safari room and even a teenage girl’s woodland retreat.

Want your home to be on trend? This house is packed full for ideas and inspiration for your home’s next makeover.

THE SUPER THEATRE Interiors ambassador Laurence Llewlyn Bowen is bringing some glamour to the Super Theatre. He will be offering a one-off opportunity by taking pictures of your homes from your phone to the Home Truths screen, in order to give your house the makeover of a lifetime.

Renowned interior designer Linda Barker can also be caught at the Super Theatre to discover how to replicate any of the looks in her show home in your own home.

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INSPIRING ROOM SETS The Ideal Home Show is also featuring room sets for the first time.

Stylist Kate McPhee and Good Homes style editor Alison Lovett have designed six inspiring schemes – all influenced by the theme of bringing the outdoors in and featuring the latest decorating trends, seasonal colours and on-trend furniture. They have used a fresh palette of sage, peach, crisp green and gorgeous oyster, with dramatic splashes of matt black and timeless teal to add the wow factor. These are paired with elements of whitewashed and pale-oak furniture, all finished with the season’s botanical and woodland motifs for a modern, spring feel. The room sets also use the latest looks and shopping buys from high street stores and supermarkets.

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Broomhill Garden Buildings Broomhill Garden Buildings offers an extensive range of buildings in all styles and sizes.

A lovely summerhouse or log cabin can really enhance the beauty of your garden and provide you with extra living space throughout the whole year, providing practical solutions and creating beautiful environments.

Established since 1993, the company was originally located at Stewarts Garden Centre in God’s Blessing Lane, Broomhill, hence the name. The opportunity then arose for the business to relocate to the busy Stewarts Garden Centre in Christchurch and here the business rapidly expanded with over 70 buildings on display including

conservatories, greenhouse, summerhouses, sheds, log cabins, garden offices, playhouses, car ports and garages.

Martin Penny, company director says, “Although we are a small family business, we feel confident that we can offer our customers not only competitive prices but more importantly, a personal service and a strong team of knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff and advice customer.”

Join the garden revolution – the options are endless.

Solablaze Solablaze is proud to announce that it has just moved into Broomhill Garden Buildings in Somerford where staff will be on hand to offer expert and friendly advice.

At Solablaze whilst the range bears no relationship whatsoever to solar powered products, the word ‘Sola’ is however very important as products are associated with the sun. Simply put, the products whether indoor or out enable the user to experience the warmth and the feeling of sitting in the sun whenever and wherever they switch them on, instantly.

The range of S1 and D1 heaters use exactly the same infrared range as part of the sun’s heat and it reaches customers in the same way.

The only difference is, they don’t get tanned, but just experience a pleasant warming feeling and the same release of serotonin as the sun gives them.

Come along and view the range of products at the new showroom.

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HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF FOSTERING A DOG? Waggy Tails, the local dog rescue charity, has lots of lovely dogs – and some rabbits and guinea-pigs – all looking for their forever homes. Many are pictured here, so you can see them at a glance. All those pictured have been kindly sponsored by MAGS4DORSET advertisers, who really would like to see ‘their’ dogs happily settled in with a new family.

Founder of the Waggy Tails, Shelagh Meredith said, “When dogs come to us they are often sad and disorientated and we do our best to settle them in, but life at the sanctuary does not suit everyone. The ideal for these dogs is to go straight to a foster home where they can be looked after one-to-one until a permanent home is found for them.

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“Many people say, ‘Oh, I couldn’t foster, I couldn’t give the dog up,’ but knowing that you have stepped in to help at a crucial time is very rewarding. And fostering can suit dog-lovers who don’t want the commitment of a full-time pet – perhaps because they like to go away for holidays and breaks.”

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Another aspect to fostering is looking after older dogs in ‘permanent foster homes’ where the person keeps the dog full time and is supported by Waggy Tails, including vet bills. This can suit an older person who would like a quieter dog that wants companionship and gentle walks.

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this month 2 April 8am-3pm

Plant sale at Cherry Tree Nursery Sheltered Work Opportunities Project, Northbourne. 01202 593537

3 April

Bournemouth Bay Run, pier approach, half marathon, 10k, 5 k or 1k family fun run in aid of British Heart Foundation.

01202 451734

4 April 2.30pm

East Dorset National Trust Association meeting. Matthew Phillips presentation through pictures of work and workplace of lowland gamekeeper on a local country estate. West Moors Memorial Hall.

01202 855001

5 April 10am-5pm DWT Forest School taster session at Upton Country Park. Enjoy fun filled games and craft activities in a woodland environment. Under11s, adult supervision required. £3. Booking essential. 01202 692033

6 April 11am

‘Bournemouth Cinemas’

by Hugh Ashley, Bournemouth library.

01202 454844

6 April 12.15pm

Ferndown Probus Club meets at Dudsbury Golf Club, Ferndown for lunch followed by talk on ‘Dorset County Museum’.

01202 875757

6 April 7pm

The Fireside Theatre, East Dorset branch, meets at members’ home for play reading of ‘And the Tide Shall Cover the Earth’

by Norma Cole. Jenny and Mike Brown 01202 825178

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7 April 1pm

Eat and meet lunch with quiz for anyone alone who would enjoy some company, Royal British Legion Ferndown Club, Church Road. In association with Douch & Son. Members £3, nonmembers £6. Book on 01202 877706 or email admin@rblferndown.org

7 April 2pm

Family orienteering, learning centre, Durlston Country Park, Swanage.

01929 424443

7 April 7.30pm

Verwood and District Horticultural Society talk by Rosemary Hardy on ‘Spring Flowering Perennials’, Verwood Memorial Hall. 01202 814376

7 April 8.30pm Tony Robinson’s Chicago Jazz Aces at the East Close Hotel, Lyndhurst Rd, Christchurch. 01425 672404.

8-10 April

Swanage Railway spring steam gala. 01929 425800

9 April 10am-12noon

Save the Children Christchurch branch coffee morning, the Mayor’s Parlour, Saxon Square. Sales table, cakes and raffle.

9 April 10am-4pm

Show featuring static scale models, Parkstone Grammar School, Poole.

01202 743494

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9 April 12noon-4pm

15 April

Wimborne Horticultural Society spring show.

Allendale Centre, Wimborne. 01202 887006

Four-day coach trip to Dutch bulbfields and Amsterdam, Oakdale Residents Community Association. 01202 269353

9 April 7.30pm

15 April 7.30pm

The Broadstone Choir spring serenade concert, Lady St Mark Church, Wareham. www.bcc. webs.com

11 April 2.30pm

West Moors Horticultural Society Illustrated talk ‘Discovering Dorset (Part 2)’ by Revd KS Timbrell, West Moors Memorial Hall. 01202 871536

11 April 7.30pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society, ‘Roses’ by Mr Pocock from Pococks Roses at Romsey.

Allendale Centre, Wimborne. 01202 887006

21 April 8-10.30pm

16 April 10am-12noon

Bournemouth Jazz Festival, venues around Bournemouth. 07710 611123

Grandma’s Attic event Crowe Hill WI Hall, Crow near Ringwood to raise money for Crowe Hill Methodist Church. Entry free. 01425 470310

16 April 11am-7pm

Busker Bash for Cash, Wimborne. Buskers in 4 locations play to win votes. Top six play in final at Allendale Centre.

01202 886116

13 April 10.30am-12.30pm

16 April 7.30pm

Wimborne Stroke Support Group, talks

by Rachel Briton ‘My Help My Way’ and Violet Philips ‘An Introduction to Remap’, Scout Hall, off Station Road, Wimborne.

01202 884737

14 April 7.30pm

Verwood and 3LX Twinning Association, a talk by Dave Rodgers on ‘Police Work’ at Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre. 01202 826449

Verwood Historical Society, Bonny Sartin talks on the life of the tall ship ‘The Grace Harwar’.

St Michael’s Parish Centre, Manor Road.

01202 824175

Annual meeting followed by ‘The Latest Developments At Dorset Wildlife Trust’ talk by Dr Simon Cripps, CEO, Quarterjack Suite, Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Rd, Wimborne. 01305 264620

11 April 8pm

Kevin Grenfell’s Jazz Band at the Bournemouth Traditional Jazz Club, Bluebirds Social Club, Longham,

19 April 7.30pm

The Fayrewood Singers, Verwood, spring concert ‘Music For You’ at Verwood Methodist Church. Songs from the choir and music from guests. Tickets £5. 01202 884248

18 April 9.30-10.30am

Kingston Lacy out of hours guided walk, 3 miles, including areas not normally accessible.

Meet Kingston Lacy car park. 01202 883402

Verwood Jazz Club present Chris Pearce’s Frenchmen Street Jazz Band, The Albion Inn, Station Road, Verwood.

01202 873725

22-24 April

23 April 10am-4pm

Plant fair, Knoll Gardens, Hampreston. 01202 870842

23 April 11am-5pm

RNLI college’s food and drink festival. West Quay Road, Poole. 01202 663489

23 April 8pm

The Bernie Farrenden Duo at The Nelson Tavern, 75 Mudeford, Christchurch. 01202 485105

23 April 7pm

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concert For England and St George – celebrate life of the Queen on her 90th birthday with patriotic favourites including ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ and ‘Greensleeves’.

Bournemouth Pavilion.

0844 5763000

24 April 11-4pm

Classic car rally and charity day, main beach car park, Swanage.

01929 288092

27 April 10am-12noon

Discover the wildlife of Parley Common, part of The Great Heath Living Landscape, with Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (ARC) and DWT. Children must be accompanied by adults. 01202 391319.

Suggested donation £3. Meet at the reserve entrance beside the Heatherlands Centre, Barns Road, Ferndown.

27 April 7.30pm Verwood Keyboard Society presents Mark Thompson playing a Yamaha EL90 at Verwood Hub. 01202 822936

30 April 10am

Wimborne tractor road run and rally from Coach and Horses, Wimborne in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. 07765 511382

2 May 10am-6pm Blandford Georgian Fayre. 01258 453955

4 May 11am

‘An illustrated tram talk, through Bournemouth’s early 20th century’, Paul Miles. Bournemouth library. 01202 454844

4 May 12.15pm

Ferndown Probus Club meets at Dudsbury Golf Club, Ferndown for lunch followed by talk on ‘The Schneider Trophy’.

01202 875757

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heatre 2000 makes a welcome return to the Regent Centre in Christchurch from Thursday 19 May to Saturday 21 May with Stiles and Drewe’s musical comedy Betty Blue Eyes, which made its debut at London’s Novello Theatre in 2011. The musical adapted from Alan Bennett and Malcolm Mowbray’s hilarious film ‘A Private Function’, is an utterly British feel-good show bursting with eccentric characters and is sure to put a smile on your face.

It’s 1947, and in austerity Britain belts are being tightened and rationing is still in force. Betty, an adorable pig, is being illegally reared in the northern town of Shepardsford to ensure that the local dignitaries can celebrate the forthcoming Royal Wedding with a lavish banquet while everyone else has to make do with spam – but can her bacon be saved before it’s too late?

There’s a pig in the house, and if you’d love to meet her, MAGS4DORSET and The Regent have teamed up to give away two tickets to see the show on Thursday 19 May at 7.30pm.

To win the tickets, answer this question: What colour are Betty’s eyes?

Enter at: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answers on a postcard to Betty Blue Eyes competition, MAGS4DORSET, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is 25 April 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.

To mark the Queen’s 90th birthday The Grange Choral Society together with Decadent Brass aim to raise the roof at Christchruch Priory with the best of British music. The concert on 16 April includes works

by Rutter, Parry, Vaughan Williams and Elgar. Tickets 01202 399139 and at the door.

WINNERS THE JEWELS OF DUCKULA: Margie Evans, Christchurch, answer, castle.

It’s All About You (Pasha Kovalev): Susan Hobbs, Southbourne, answer, Caroline Flack.

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Spring serenade

Audiences are being invited to enjoy a ‘Spring Serenade’

by The Broadstone Choir.

The choir is performing at Lady St Mary Church in Wareham on Saturday 9 April at 7.30pm.

The concert will include Dvorak’s Mass in D, Mendelssohn’s famous ‘O for the wings of a dove› as well as Elgar’s stirring anthem ‘Give unto the Lord’.

The choir, directed by David Everett, will be joined by four talented soloists and accompanied on the organ

by John Radford.

More details from: www.bcc.webs.com

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Puppy run, robust, 6 panels each 90cm high x 120cm wide, dual coated rust resistance built in, step over door. £35. West Moors.

01202 891187 Bathroom cabinet, pine, approx 18inch x 10inch x 6inch, mirrored door. VGC. £20. Wimborne. 01202 886757

WINDOW REPAIRS

G Plan table, teak, 64inch x 40inch with 36inch extension.

Downsizing forces sales.

Buyer collects. £30. Verwood.

01202 824615 Two hearth rugs, new, 100% wool. £25 each. Verwood.

01202 826153 Sun or car canopy, removed and ready, 10ft x 8ft approx. £50. Ferndown. 01202 890049 Honey leather jacket, and ruby red suede jacket, both size 10-12. VGC. £25 ono.

Fordingbridge. 07867 813213

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Two pairs of boots, chocolate brown leather ankle boots, 2-inch heels, M and S, VGC. £8. Carvella black leather long boots, 2½. inch heels. Lovely condition. £7.40 Both size 5½. Fordingbridge. 07867 813213.

Family dining table, G Plan, teak, 64inch x 42inch, extends by 18inches. £20.

Verwood. 01202 824615 Puzzles, 5 Wasjig, 1 new, and 5 Funnies. £10.

Ringwood. 01425 471682 Stressless recliner, 2-seater, green. Excellent condition.

Downsizing. £150. Verwood.

01202 824615

Aquavac, very effective carpet cleaning. Surplus as downsizing. £20. Verwood.

01202 824615

Cordon Blue cookery books, in four original box files. Mint condition. £50.

Alderholt. 01425 652035

Dining room suite, glass table, 4 chairs in dark brown and taupe. £150 ono.

Ringwood. 01425 480297

Double pine bed, easily assembled, no mattress.

VGC. £55. Two bike carriers, car top, boxed with estate cross bars (Paddy Hopkirk), lockable. £60. Three Legged Cross. 01202 823458

Golf trolley, 3-wheeler. As new. £30. Golf bag. £10.

Ferndown. 01202 871026 Vibrapower exercise, stand on disc plate for total body workout, toning and tightening. New condition. £50. West Moors. 01202 890097

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Pair of walking aids, 4 feet each stick, secure to use and not heavy. VGC. £30. West Moors. 01202 875774

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Mobility scooter, Gogo Elite Travellers Plus, can separate to 5 sections to transport.

Full working order. £350 ono.

West Moors. 01202 875774

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News IN BRIEF

Golf puts money into strokes

Christchurch Golf Club raised £3,369.33 through raffles and collections for Bournemouth Hospital Charity. The money will go to the Stroke Unit.

Unusual theft

14 beehives were stolen from land adjacent to the A31 between 1pm on 17 February and 4pm on 21 February.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to give them a buzz on 101.

Free healthwalk

A new healthwalk is starting from Highcliffe Castle tearooms every Friday from 15 April at 10.15am. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

New 20mph zones

Three new 20mph zones are being created in densely populated residential areas in the Poole Town, Heckford Park and Longfleet areas. The zones aim to make these areas safer, quieter, cleaner and more pedestrian friendly.

£100 fine

A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is in force at Saxon Square car park in Christchurch. It prohibits antisocial activities such as noise from cars and the drinking of alcohol.

Anyone breaching the PSPO could be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100 or prosecuted.

Pet Fest

Highcliffe Castle will be making history on Sunday 10 April by opening its doors for the first ever Pet Fest. There will be a variety of pet-related stalls as well as light-hearted dog competitions.

10.30am-4pm. Entry £1.

Absolutely new president

At the recent AGM of Absolutely WI, members welcomed new president Jo Swanston. They showed their appreciation to Linda Barber who stepped down after working tirelessly in the role for four years by presenting her with a framed pencil drawing of her two grandchildren. www.absolutelywi.co.uk

Double celebration for Charles

F

erndown Royal British Legion hosted a unique double celebration for longtime member and Royal Navy veteran, Charles Grant, who celebrated his 96th birthday on 14 March. The week before, he received the award of the French Government’s highest decoration for excellence in military service, the Legion d’Honneur, for his part in the D-Day landings in June 1944.

Chairman Grant Parrott spoke of Charles’ war-time record of serving

on Atlantic convoys, the 1942 Pedestal convoy which saved Malta and ultimately the bombardment of the D-Day beaches.

The citation for Charles’ appointment to the rank of Chevalier of the Ordre National de la Legion d’Honneur is made for the ‘contribution to the Safety, Growth and Well-being of the French Nation’.

Unfit food from Dorset Smokery

SEIZED AND DESTROYED Around 200kg of unfit food has been seized from The Dorset Smokery and destroyed by Public Health Officers from Christchurch and East Dorset Councils.

Following a tip-off, the officers obtained a warrant to enter the premises in Hurn Court Lane near Bournemouth Airport on 24 February. They seized meat, poultry, dairy products, olives and pate that were mouldy or past their use-by date.

They also saw that a vacuum packing machine was being used for both smoked and raw food, which could cause contamination.

The food that had been through the machine was also seized as it was unfit for human consumption.

The seized food was kept in a freezer lorry until 29 February when the owner of The Dorset Smokery, Todd Sadler, appeared at Bournemouth Magistrates Court. The judge agreed that the food did not comply with the food safety requirements of the Food Safety Act 1990 and ordered the councils’ officers to destroy it. Mr Sadler was also ordered to pay the councils’ costs of £750.

Steve Duckett, Head of Housing & Health at Christchurch & East Dorset Councils, said: “The food that we seized could have caused health problems to anyone who ate it so we were pleased that the judge agreed with our actions. We will be working with the owner of The Dorset Smokery now to ensure that he improves his food safety standards.”

Charles said that he was one of many and had accepted his award on behalf of all those who took part and were unable to be here today.

Live: Ferndown final Formerly the Voice of Ferndown, this year’s final of Live: Ferndown will be held on 8 April at the Barrington Theatre and in the audience will be guest of honour, Christchurch MP Chris Chope OBE. MC will be Chris ‘Chrissyferkin’ Daines, and leading the judges’ panel will be local legend Matt Black. The audience can get involved by voting for their favourite act.

Finalists include local stars Amy Williams, Del Satterthwaite, Lucy Jarvis, DFYNE, Power Thief, Jenny Oag, Melissa Barton, Teen Ambition, Karl Vogts and Josh Baldwin.

Tickets £5 from the Barrington box office.

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