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Volume 12 • Issue 6 • January 2015

editor Janine Pulford

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Hello readers, You are no doubt by now working off the festive excesses. I may not be joining you this year because before Christmas my jaw locked meaning I couldn’t eat.

I had no idea how I did it, but the pain was excruciating.

Luckily I could drink (vital) and talk, (not so vital according to my husband).

The festive meals I’d been savouring lost their appeal.

It’s strange how the body reacts when you can’t chew, it simply stops you feeling hungry, but then I expected the temporomandibular disorder (I Googled it) to resolve itself quickly.

Two days later and bored of soup, I needed professional advice.

Diazepam was prescribed to help relax the jaw, which I was told had probably gone into spasm after yawning. I then remembered those long weeks of watching the X-Factor and the diagnosis clicked into place, sadly the jaw did not.

Now I was faced with either feeling weird whilst bringing this magazine to print or not eating.

I’ll let you work out what I did. As for the forced diet – losing weight before Christmas could be classed as a bonus, but I wouldn’t recommend a locked jaw to anyone.

I have no idea as I write if I will be able to gnash my way through Christmas Day, but at least I am able to wish you a very Happy New Year. And despite the locked jaw, congratulations to Ben Haenow.

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This summer, visitors to Durley Chine will be able to enjoy dining at a new development just a stone’s throw away from the beach

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ournemouth Council is redeveloping the catering facility at Durley Chine at a cost of £900,000 as part of the Council’s Seafront Strategy to create a world class seafront.

Glazed concertina panels at the front of the Chineside building will fold open enabling café customers inside to enjoy the beautiful beachfront setting. Visitors to the sheltered first floor terrace will also enjoy magnificent sea views across to Old Harry Rocks to the south-west and the Isle of Wight to the east.

A timber beach terrace on the south side of the promenade in front of the new building will offer customers al fresco dining whilst soaking up the seaside environment of a Blue Flag beach.

Councillor Lawrence Williams, Cabinet Member for Tourism, Leisure & Culture, said: “This new development will enhance the look and feel of the area, offer visitors greater choice and provide a convenient location for public facilities, as well as creating local employment opportunities.”

Bournemouth Council is working in conjunction with the existing catering outlet operator, Rob Shearman.

Mr Shearman said: “I have been running the catering outlet at Durley Chine for the last 14 years and am delighted to be working with the council to offer customers a significantly improved facility with indoor seating for the first time. There will also be a decked area on the beach, and an upper floor which can be utilised for corporate events and functions. We are looking forward to welcoming visitors whatever the weather, all-year round.”

Beach visitors will be encouraged to cycle to Durley Chine with the provision of an additional 28 cycle spaces. Disabled visitors will be able to park in the nearby disabled parking bays with level access to the restaurant and a platform lift to the roof terrace.

The work will be carried out by Bournemouth Council’s building maintenance team. Chineside is expected to open in time for the 2015 summer season.

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Ferndown Town Council on the move

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llr Spencer Flower stood down as leader of Dorset County Council (DCC) following a court hearing on 2 December when he was accused of failing to declare interests under the Localism Act 2011 in two housing companies to East Dorset District Council, and in one company to DCC.

He denies the charges and not guilty pleas have been entered. The 72-year-old Conservative councillor from Verwood will face trial on 24 April 2015.

The new leader of DCC is Cllr Robert Gould who was elected on 3 December. Cllr Peter Finney was named as his deputy.

At a meeting of Ferndown Town Council last month it was agreed that the council will move forward with plans to relocate to the town centre in order to provide a greater range of services to more residents. Due to the commercial sensitivity of the discussions they were held in a confidential session during the meeting.

Vanessa Ricketts, town clerk stated that the move will “have a minimal financial impact on the budget.”

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when santa got stuck at the local Smoke was seen billowing out of the Elephant and Castle in West Moors on 5 December after Father Christmas arrived to deliver presents. Poor Santa got well and truly stuck at the ‘local’ until the fire and rescue service arrived to save him.

Hundreds of families flocked to see the drama unfold. The spectacle was organised by the West Moors Youth Club committee to coincide with the Churches Together Christmas carol service at Penn Court adjacent to the Petwyn Christmas tree. Market stalls, mince pies and mulled wine all added to the festive occasion.

When Santa finally arrived at ground level, he was mobbed by children eager to receive a Christmas gift.

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Adopt a threatened red squirrel

More red squirrel adoptions are need to help fund Dorset Wildlife Trust protect their habitat this year

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he adoption scheme allows wildlife lovers to know they are directly helping a threatened species. Brownsea Island provides one of only two homes to the native red squirrel in Southern England, so it is vital that the management of their habitat continues.

DWT’s Brownsea Island Manager, Chris Thain said: “There are around 200 red squirrels on the island, and our work in partnership with the National Trust has enabled the population to thrive. But we need help from the public so we can continue to provide ideal conditions for the reds to live in. The adoption scheme is a wonderful way for people to learn more about red squirrels

and help them, and there’s the bonus that visitors can come to the island and see the red squirrels living in their natural habitat.”

Chris added: “Although shy, red squirrels can be seen during the day in autumn particularly, jumping from tree to tree, searching for and burying food on the woodland floor. They are an iconic species for Brownsea Island, capturing the hearts of DWT and National Trust staff, volunteers and visitors alike.”

Squirrels can be adopted for £20 a year, and come with a pack including an adoption certificate, photograph, fact sheet, updates and a soft toy red squirrel. visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ red_squirrel_adoptions or phone 01305 264620.

Sa nta lights up the town The best ever Christmas lights switch on in Ferndown was on 29 November. Santa arrived in a fire engine to carry out the switch on with the town’s mayor Cllr Mike Parkes. Organised

by Ferndown Chamber of Commerce and the town council, it raised funds towards next year’s event.

The mayor said, “What a fantastic turnout and

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what a fantastic event.”

Entertainment was enjoyed throughout the day, but for the children, Santa was the real highlight. The shop window competition was won by 3-year-old Samuel Newth who collected his Hudl2 prize sponsored by mags4dorset. The raffle was won by D Howell from West Moors who carried off the giant hamper.

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rittany Ferries and mags4dorset’s August competition to win a return cruise for two with car and cabin was won by Zena Roberts from Wimborne who travelled to France with her husband John at the end of October. After what she described as a wonderful trip, she wanted to share their experience with readers.

Zena and John enjoy “Having had a good drive down the local seafood to Plymouth, appropriately two and a half hours, we didn’t have long to wait and boarded the ferry in good seafood, cheeses and wine. We inflicted time. We upgraded our cabin to a four berth our French on the locals and they in return outside cabin with television, tea making were extremely patient and charming.” facilities and en suite and They caught the were very quickly settled day crossing back. in before the boat left. We Zena added: “Having enjoyed a lovely evening Having a cabin was a cabin was fantastic. We meal and the facilities on really appreciated dropping fantastic. We really board and settled down off our coats and then appreciated dropping for a good night’s sleep. It strolling around the boat, off our coats and then was lovely to wake up after having lunch and returning strolling around the boat a very calm crossing to to our cabin to read the Roscoff, have a hot relaxing Sunday papers which shower and a light breakfast we bought on board. before we headed off to “We arrived back Quimper for our three night mini break.” in Plymouth all refreshed and ready to She continued: “We visited lots of little drive home. It’s definitely a crossing we bays and beaches and did lots of walking would use again and we would love to in an endeavour to burn off all the amazing explore western Brittany further.”

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have you ever thought of hosting an international student?

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F International Schools are now actively recruiting new host families for the spring and summer months of 2015 in the West Parley and Ferndown area.

The school has been established in Bournemouth for nearly 20 years, with each year becoming busier than the last, welcoming new and returning students from 50 countries around the world.

Students at the school range from 16 and over for the all year round students and 13 and over for the specialised summer junior programme.

Becoming a host family is a fantastic experience with a great chance to immerse yourselves and the family in another culture without having to leave your living room.

It is also a brilliant way for the students to learn many aspects of the amazing British culture, as well as the language and with students opting for twin or single rooms; it is a wonderful way to fill that spare room that’s been used as a library for all these years.

Please call Lisa, Jamie or Daniel in the accommodation office on 01202 832830 for a friendly chat and information about becoming a host for EF Bournemouth.

Open your home and your heart and make a friend for life with an EF International Schools student.

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The Regent Centre in Christchurch is having a little well deserved TLC lavished on it - after all it is 84 years old

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urrently the cinema, theatre and arts centre which opened on Boxing Day 1931, is undergoing a rolling programme of redecoration, repairs and refurbishment.

The iconic Art Deco auditorium has 38 extra seats, bringing the capacity up to 484. There are also four extra wheelchair bays in the stalls. The original seats have been upgraded with higher density foam inserts for greater comfort.

New LED house lights have been installed in the Auditorium. These are

much brighter and have been programmed to work together with the digital cinema to brighten and dim automatically before and after each film presentation.

The famous proscenium arch has had a makeover with enhanced house lights, a new pelmet and stage curtains in rich red velvet. These were made by the same company that created the stage curtains for the latest Muppets movie.

In the foyer, the walls have been painted white with blue trimmed skirting boards, doors and radiators.

New digital TV style poster boards have information on upcoming films and shows.

A new circle bar and lounge area is currently being created in the Spreadbury Suite, on the mezzanine area to ease queues at the foyer bar.

Plans are being drawn up to refurbish the Regent’s toilets.

Police reveal bill for protests Policing two planned protests in Bournemouth cost £130,000

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n English Defence League protest and the counterprotest by various groups coordinated by Unite the Union passed peacefully along agreed routes on 23 August, the Bank Holiday Saturday.

Dorset police officers took an active and visible role on the day to minimise any risks as the groups moved along their routes and disruptions were kept to a minimum. Road closures were lifted as soon as the demonstrations had moved from the respective areas.

The public was kept constantly updated with real-time information about any disruptions and the movements of the marches on the Dorset Police website and via Twitter. Residents and visitors were able to enjoy the town largely as normal with many praising the policing on the day.

Superintendent Nicky Searle, Gold Commander for the operation, said: “This expenditure includes £115,000 for the help we requested through mutual aid from other forces across the south of England. This was necessary to ensure that the service provided to Dorset residents locally remained unaffected during the course of the operation.”

He added: “Working in partnership with our key stakeholders across Bournemouth and Poole we succeeded in minimising the impact on the town during a busy Bank Holiday Saturday.”

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CHARITY OF THE YEAR:

THIS YEAR

Cancer Research uK’s Relay For Life Bournemouth & east Dorset

Teams from the local community converge each year at Ferndown Leisure Centre where they raise money during the Relay For Life for cancer research.

At the 2015 launch event held at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth, it was announced that £20,830 was raised in 2014.

The cumulative total since 2007, when the event was known as Relay For Life Ferndown, is now £190,616.

This year, committee members will nurture and grow the event, to inspire more people to participate, either as a committee member, sponsor, cancer survivor or fundraiser as part of a team.

The dedicated columns in 4Dorset and Viewpoint Magazine will help Cancer Research UK’s Relay For Life reach a much wider local audience to inspire more people to take part. Participants can be anyone – people of all ages, ability or fitness level.

Cancer Research UK’s Relay For Life gives supporters the opportunity to join together and fundraise as a team with friends, family or colleagues.

Teams organise events throughout the months leading up to the Relay, when they all come together for a fun-filled, inspirational overnight experience that honours cancer survivors and celebrates life.

Karen Lynch volunteer chairman of Relay For Life in Bournemouth and

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East Dorset, said: “Relay For Life is about being part of a community united in the belief that together we are stronger than cancer and we can make a stand against the disease. It is a unique event with a celebratory atmosphere and everyone who joins in will take away something special.

We would love to hear from anyone who wants to find out more about Relay For Life and how they can help.”

The money raised by Relay For Life helps to fund Cancer Research UK’s pioneering work to develop newer, kinder treatments and bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

This year’s Relay For Life is on 11 and 12 July. For more information visit cruk.org/ relay or call 08716 412602.

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David & Nicky are pleased to announce that upon the sad closure of the Albion Inn in the High Street in Wimborne Minster, their present pub, they will be taking over the Rising Sun just around the corner, in East Street, situated on the River Allen, due to open on Monday 12th January 2015.

As 2014 Taste of Dorset finalists, they have built up a good reputation in less than a year with David’s excellent cooking using fresh local produce, being complemented by Nicky and Honey’s legendary warm welcome.

A new wood burning stove will provide a warm and cosy place for a morning Lavazza coffee, Ghirardelli luxury hot chocolate or loose leaf teas and toasted teacake, or an afternoon cream tea. High tea will be available if pre booked or you can just enjoy a pint of Badger ale, Weston’s real cider or any of the fine range of lagers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

Plans are afoot on Saturday evenings to provide a monthly live band, karaoke and a quiz. Traditional pub games, including Jenga, draughts, chess, cribbage and darts will also be available.

They will be delighted to see old friends and new at the Rising Sun when it re-opens at 9am on 12 January for the new ‘all-you-caneat’ breakfast buffet, available until 11.30am.

Alcohol is served from 11am, then from 128pm a carvery will take centre stage seven days a week.

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ome and relax around our new woodburner with morning coffee, toasted teacakes, afternoon cream teas or enjoy the traditional hand pulled ales & cider plus a full range of lagers, wines, spirits & non alcoholic beverages

BT sport will be available, showing Rugby Union and MotoGP amongst others and of course there will be free Wi-Fi.

Private parties can be catered for and dogs are most welcome in the bar and garden areas, with well-behaved owners!

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DON’T SLIP UP IN SLIPPERY SLIPPERS If you’re over 55 and have a pair of old, slippery slippers, you could trade them in for a free new pair at a Home Safety and Falls prevention event at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne on 21 January, 9.30am-12pm. Anyone over 55 can visit and find out more about how to prevent falls and make sure the home environment is safe.

hands UP for Bug Busters

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he ‘Bug Busting’ team visited Year 2 pupils at Oakhurst Community First School in West Moors before Christmas, to deliver a unique workshop to help them learn how to stop common infections such as coughs and colds spreading, causing sickness and absence from school.

Bug Busters workshops are being delivered to schools by AFC Bournemouth and Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital.

The hospital’s infection prevention lead, Chris Tickner, used

UV powder and foam balls to demonstrate how easily bacteria can be transferred. After playing catch with the powdered balls, the students were challenged to wash their hands and put them under a UV light box to highlight any un-scrubbed areas.

After learning what makes bacteria potent, pupils were treated to an interactive session with coaches from AFC

Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust team, playing games to show how easily bacteria can spread if hands are not washed properly.

Sarah Terry, class teacher at Oakhurst Community First School, said: “The children had a fantastic afternoon and the practical way the session was delivered really helped get the message across.

They are still talking about how to wash their hands properly to get rid of all the germs.”

Schools interested in finding out more about Bug Busters can contact Steve Cuss at AFC Bournemouth on 01202 726342.

Victim of its own success Started in September 2013, West Parley Neighbour Car scheme has become a victim of its own success due to the number of new clients coming forward.

New drivers are urgently needed to keep pace with demand.

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If you can spare a couple of hours a week it will make such a difference to West Parley residents who are unable to get around under their own steam.

For further information please contact Kate Ward on 01202 577319.

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birth centre delivers The first baby to be born at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s new Birth Centre was Oliver Newbery Weighing in at 7lbs, he arrived at 8.36pm on Saturday 29 November 2014 – a day before the centre’s official opening.

The birth suite he ‘christened’ will be named the ‘Oliver Room’ in his honour.

Hosting two spacious birthing suites with en-suite bathrooms, ‘quick-fill’ birthing pools and an additional overnight room, the new unit cost £860,000 and is a demonstration of RBH’s commitment to providing

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high quality ‘home from home’ births for new mums.

The more homely surroundings support the hospital’s natural birth ethos, where midwives assist low risk mothers in using alternative birthing techniques to avoid unnecessary drugs during labour.

The unit, which took 20 weeks to build, has dedicated car parking bays for parents and visitors and pull-out beds so dads and birthing partners can stay overnight.

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OVERDONE IT AT CHRISTMAS? FEELING SLUGGISH?

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aistband tighter than it should be? If your festive celebrations have left you feeling unfit, now is the time to do something about it. We are all aware of the benefits of regular exercise and that we should do 30 minutes a day. A Ferndown Leisure Centre fitness membership is ideal. It offers a choice of options and the fitness team will help you achieve results. To kick-start your new healthy living programme, Ferndown Leisure Centre is offering two months free fitness membership or swim memberships to anyone joining for a year. With unlimited use of the gym, swimming pool and exercise classes, a fitness membership offers great value for money. New members are introduced to the centre’s facilities through My Journey with a fully-qualified fitness instructor. This ensures safe and correct use of the equipment; the

instructor also designs a personalised workout programme according to an individual’s health and fitness goals.

Swim membership offers free access to welcome sessions, Masters and coached fitness swim sessions. To help you decide during January why not join the swim loyalty scheme: swim 10 times within 10 weeks and get 2 swims FREE. Junior and youth membership offer fantastic value for money, and there is a dedicated junior gym facility with exciting new programmes starting in 2015.

All memberships are 100% money back guarantee, and no long term commitment.

For more details call Ferndown Leisure Centre on 01202 877468 www. ferndownleisurecentre.co.uk or email deanadudman@pfpleisure.org

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Julia’s House thanks Nicholas O’Hara A big “thank you” from Julia’s House was given to Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors on 2 December in recognition of their longstanding support of the charity.

Anthony O’Hara was presented with a handmade piece of artwork on behalf of the family run business,

which will be put on display at the company’s newly extended Wimborne premises.

Sue Miles from Julia’s House said, “We wanted to acknowledge all the support Nicholas O’Hara have given us and several of our families over several years. They have paid for our entire service

for a whole day. They raised the £5,678 this costs from fundraising and donations from the sale of their funeral plans.”

Julia’s House is the only children’s hospice charity in Dorset dedicated to helping lifelimited children and their families.

Sue added, “The regular support of local businesses like Nicholas O’Hara is vital to us as we rely on the local community for 97% of our funding.”

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A 25-year-old woman was in her Bournemouth home alone and expecting a visit from a relative when she answered a knock on the door. She was unprepared for what happened next. Four masked men burst in and pinned her down on the sofa, grabbing her around the mouth.

They demanded money before searching the flat and making off with an iPhone, Apple MacBook and an Apple hands-free mouse.

The victim was left with a cut hand, scratches to her nose and bruises to her chest.

The incident happened at around 2.30pm on Wednesday 26 November 2014 at an address in Knyveton Road.

Detective Sergeant Helen Deakin, of Bournemouth CID, said: “This was a traumatic experience for the victim in the very place she should have felt safe.

“Crimes such as this are very rare and my investigations have revealed this was a case of mistaken identity.

“Witnesses have described seeing the offenders get into a silver Ford Fiesta, possibly an old 1995 model, and I am appealing to anyone who saw a vehicle matching this description to call me urgently.”

The four offenders were described as wearing hooded tops with scarves around their faces.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101, quoting 26:194.

Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 (mobile phone tariffs may apply).

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New Year New Activities So Christmas is over and despite all your promises to yourself, you’ve overdone it again.

Don’t panic - if you normally have a healthy diet then you’re unlikely to have done any long term damage. However if that sluggish feeling has made you realise that you need to look again at your lifestyle then maybe the New Year is the time to take up a new activity Irrespective of what age you are, you are likely to have spent more time than usual sitting down watching the latest film or playing on games consoles. If one of your New Year resolutions is to have fun while getting fit, then take a look at the activities included in this three page feature and see what inspires you to get out of your onesie and get back into shape. Remember that exercise is good for your heart, lungs, muscles and bones, and soon your New Year activity will undo the Christmas excesses and you’ll be back to your old self. Or maybe there’s a new fitter self just waiting to be discovered.

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Fun for Tots and Tiddlers

Denise Booth has successfully run her Tots and Tiddlers classes for the past 34 years – with some children who began at this young level going on to become professional dancers

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lasses are held in West Parley and Verwood and are taught at two levels: Tiddlers – walking to 2½ years – this is the class for children who need to keep their parent / guardian / child minder with them. Yes, everyone can join in with the Hokey Cokey and the Birdie Song. Children are introduced to first stage counting and participation songs; and percussion instruments are always great fun for small children. Tots – once the child feels comfortable without

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Yoga @ the Hub – classes for all Jackie has been teaching yoga for over 15 years and has been offering classes at the Hub since it opened.

She offers a range of classes to suit all needs and abilities, including a new class specifically for those with ME, fibromyalgia and other chronic conditions. She is currently training to become a yoga therapist.

Jackie:

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their parent / guardian / child minder – this is the class for them. The next stage up from the Tiddlers’ group, these children are taught the basic social skills of integration and interaction with others through song and dance movement. The emphasis here is enjoyment for all – working on basic nursery and participation songs which they’ll be introduced to over the pre-school, reception and key stage one period. A new class will be opening in February in the BH8 area.

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Donkey death

New Forest Commoner Genette Byford of Brockenhurst with daughter Yasmin Cook and grandson Sam Cook with Doll the donkey wearing a reflective badge. Doll’s distinctive white foal Jo-Jo was killed by a driver.

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The owner of a snowy white donkey knocked down and killed in Brockenhurst is putting reflective stickers on her animals in an attempt to make drivers slow down Jo-Jo was one of 16 donkeys owned by Rob and Genette Byford who - along with ponies, cattle, sheep and pigs - roam free across the New Forest.

The distinctive female foal had been used in a drive safe event at Brockenhurst College earlier this year to encourage students to be aware of animals on the road. She was killed by a driver at Sway Road on 26 November and her frantic mother Doll had to be rounded up to stop her from running into the path of other cars. Sadly another of Genette’s donkeys was also hit on 7 December at Sway Road and ran off. Now Genette, with another New Forest commoner, is trialling reflective stickers attached to Doll and some of her other animals to try to make them even more visible. Special glue is used to attach the stickers to the hair but more research is needed to find a reflective material that will remain in place for longer. Genette said Jo-Jo had become famous among residents and visitors since she was born in May and many people had taken photos of her and posted them on social media. She said: “We gave Jo-Jo to our two-year-old grandson Sam and I know people don’t go out to kill or injure them on purpose but it is barbaric. I’ve had a number of donkeys and ponies run over and it

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is heart-breaking every time. People just don’t think about the animals being there. If they are knocked over people should call someone straight away so they can either be saved or put out of their misery. We do have reflective collars on most of our animals but I don’t put them on the babies because when they grow the collars get too tight.”

Around 70 animals are killed every year. A wide number of agencies work together to reduce animal accidents with initiatives such as police speed enforcement, changing warning road signs to keep drivers’ attention, hotline cards and ‘I go slow for ponies’ window stickers. Some people have called for the 40mph speed limit to be lowered further across the Forest. However Nigel Matthews, Head of Recreation Management at the

New Forest National Park Authority, said: Jo-Jo and Doll in “Sadly this donkey Brockenhurst was killed in a this summer.

30mph zone within a village and in any case animals can be killed or injured at 30mph or lower speeds. The majority of accidents involve local people, many of whom become complacent as they go about their daily business. We are again appealing to drivers to be more careful.

We should all drive knowing that there might be an animal on the road ahead. They have the road sense of a two-year-old so if one is standing beside the road, drivers should be ready to stop in case it steps into the road at the last minute.”

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The heading is a bit of a cliché isn’t it? But at the same time the New Year is exactly the right time to reassess your life, appearance, health and wellbeing following all the Christmas overindulgence, January is the month for change.

Regain your pre-Christmas waistline With waistbands feeling tighter, the classic resolutions are to lose weight, get fit and drink less alcohol. All will help you regain your pre-Christmas waistline. Onwards then with the diet, a gym membership and alcohol abstinence.

As far as health goes Quitting smoking has been a top resolution for years and it’s a good one. A more contemporary idea to help your well-being is to resolve to eat more fruit and vegetables. The 5-a-day (or is it 6-a-day?) option is a good way to welcome the New Year and it’s not that hard to maintain. It’s easy to be creative with the variety of fruit and vegetables on offer these days.

What about water?

If you don’t drink a lot of water and you want an even easier resolution to keep, commit to drinking more water. After all the adult human body is made up of between 50-65% water and you can lose up to 2.5 litres a day, simply by living a normal life. Naturally you need to replace this.

Some is replaced by the food you eat, your body also produces metabolic water, but you should drink 1.5 litres of water a day to keep your body hydrated.

Delightful ways for self-improvement But if none of these cut the mustard, or maybe you are already slim, don’t drink or smoke, already have a 5-a-day healthy diet and you drink plenty of water, how about a makeover? A new hairstyle, new outfits (the sales are on), beauty treatments or indulgent manicures. I can sense you are already feeling reinvented at the thought of all these delightful ways for self-improvement.

However you intend to tackle the New Year, now is the opportunity to create a new you.

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Floral display

Weʼve gone a long way since the free plastic roses from Daz were collected by millions of families in the 1960s to cheer their homes up.

These days artificial and silk flowers mimic the real thing so effectively that it can be hard to tell them apart.

Here is your chance to win a £50 gift card from the Haskins Garden Centre so that you can choose Matt Hill holds a from a brilliant range of silk and artificial flowers replica of his favourite flower – and foliage to create fantastic displays of colour. It’s a an amaryllis simple and creative way to brighten up your home in the winter months.

Matt Hill, the centre’s general manager, says synthetic flowers are ideal for those who wish to create and vary vase displays in the home all year round.

MAGS4DORSET READERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN THE £50 GIFT CARD BY ANSWERING THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:

What is Matt Hill’s favourite flower?

HOW TO ENTER Enter online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to Silk Flowers, mags4dorset, 1st Floor King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN by 16 January 2015. Haskins terms and conditions apply to the gift card. The first correct answer drawn will be the winner. The editor’s decision is final. Employees of Haskins and Page & Pulford Ltd are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative.

The Haskins Garden Centre at Longham is open 7 days a week. 9am till 6pm Monday - Wednesday and Saturday, late opening until 8pm on Thursday and Friday. Sunday between 10.30am and 4.30pm. Visit www.haskins.co.uk for directions and more information.

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Specified Period 1 Jan 2015 - 31 Jan 2015 BROADSTONE & POOLE FORUM JEWELLERS

£1,000

monthly prize guaranteed!

CashUnity HAs CHAnGeD!

The popular initiative devised by mags4dorset and backed by local traders has changed.

Following the launch of the scheme last year, mags4dorset has given away £12,000 in prize money to shoppers as a thank you for supporting their local traders. There were over 7,000 entries in 2014 and all the prizewinners admitted they liked using their local shops and used them regularly. This is great news and proves the scheme is working. What is even better this year is that CashUnity will ensure some of the prize money is reinvested directly with the participating traders making it a win win situation.

The monthly prize being offered under the initiative is still £1,000, but it will be awarded as follows: £500 cash to spend as the winner likes, a £250 shopping voucher to spend at the participating trader that issued the winning receipt, plus £250 in shopping vouchers, which can be broken down into £50 vouchers to spend at any of the participating traders, published in the directory. So you see, the value is the same, but the local economy is instantly better off too. The winning receipt must still be produced before the prize is allocated.

Any local businesses wanting to be part of this amazing initiative that inspires local people to use their local shops, and puts money straight back into participating traders’ businesses, get in touch now. Ring Mark on 07875 962344.

Full terms and conditions of CashUnity can be found at www.cashunity.co.uk

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184E The Broadway, Lower Blandford Road, BH18 8DP 01202 600350 forumjewellers.co.uk

POOLE JOINERY

188 Stanley Green Road, BH15 3AH 01202 661299 poolejoinery.com

TIMS TILES

Innovation Close, BH12 4GF 01202 716969

CHRISTCHURCH & TUCKTON AVON CAUSEWAY

Hurn, Christchurch, BH23 6AS 01202 482714 avoncauseway.co.uk

CLARITY HEARING

45 High Street, BH23 1AS 01202 478881 clarity-solutions.com

HONORA (Wool Shop)

69 High Street, BH23 1AS 01202 486000 woolitwork.co.uk

NEALS & SON BUTCHERS 182 Tuckton Road, Tuckton, BH6 3AA 01202 429366 butchers-shop.co.uk

THINK PRINT

TONY SMITH KITCHENS

CROW FARM SHOP

UNDERWOOD EYECARE

THE FISH INN

517 Wimborne Road East, BH22 9NH, 01202 892200 tonysmithkitchens.co.uk

7 Penny’s Walk, BH22 9TH 01202 891955 underwoodeyecare.co.uk

XEROCAD PRINT CENTRE

527 Ringwood Road, BH22 9AQ 01202 897297 xerocad.co.uk

FERNDOWN IND. ESTATE DORSET SOILS & AGGREGATES LTD

Unit 4, 13 Cobham Road, BH21 7PE 01202 874207 sandandgravel.uk.com

HOWDENS JOINERY

47 Cobham Road, BH21 7NP 01202 876150 howdens.com

SELECT PVCU

112-114 Cobham Road, BH21 7PQ 01202 877977 selectpvcu.com

THE WHEEL SPECIALIST

21 Haviland Road, BH21 7RZ 01202 875553 thewheelspecialist.com/locations/ bournemouthdorset

FORDINGBRIDGE CAXTON DÉCOR

7 High Street, BH23 1AB 01202 473167

26-30 Salisbury Street, SP6 1AF 01425 652700 caxtondecor.co.uk

TONY HAIR

FORDINGBRIDGE BOOKSHOP

The Fountain, 1 High Street, BH23 1AE 01202 486868 tonyhair.co.uk

CRANBORNE LA FOSSE AT CRANBORNE London House, The Square BH21 5PR 01725 517604 la-fosse.com

FERNDOWN BARRINGTON THEATRE Penny’s Walk, BH22 9TH 01202 894858 barringtoncentre.co.uk

BASIC ELEGANCE

Unit 5 Longham Business Park, 168 Ringwood Road, BH22 9BU 01202 578093 basicelegancefurnishings.co.uk

CROWNING GLORY

515 Wimborne Road East, BH22 9NH 01202 892968

FERNDOWN ELECTRICAL SERVICES 125 Victoria Road, BH22 9HU 01202 872869

FERNGAS

40 Victoria Road, BH22 9HZ 01202 876020 ferngas.co.uk

INTERIORS COMPLETE

512 Wimborne Rd East, BH22 9NG 01202 890185 interiorscomplete.com

SWAN JEWELLERS

55 Victoria Road, BH22 9HU 01202 892990

15 Salisbury Street, SP6 1AB 01425 653725 fordingbridgebooks.co.uk

PRICE FARM FOODS 69 High Street, SP6 1AS 01425 652228 pricebutcheruk.co.uk

SELECT PETS & FOODS Green Lane, SP6 1HT 01425 655998

HIGHCLIFFE CHRISTCHURCH HEARING AID CENTRE LTD

351 Lymington Road, BH23 5EG 01425 272771 hearingaid-centre.co.uk

HIGHCLIFFE COACH HOLIDAYS

312 Lymington Road, BH23 5ET 01425 271111 highcliffecoachholidays.co.uk

KINSON SPECIALITY CAKES

1528 Wimborne Road, BH11 9AF 01202 572021 cakesindorset.co.uk

RINGWOOD ALLUM & SIDAWAY

47-49 High Street, BH24 1AD 01425 475180 allumandsidaway.co.uk

BICKERLEY GARAGE

Kings Arms Row, BH24 1BH 01425 470203 bickerleygarage.boschauto.co.uk

CONTAKT CARPETS

2 Pedlars Walk, BH24 1BZ 01425 477159 contaktcarpets.com

Close Date 5 Feb 2015

Crow, BH24 3EA 01425 473290 crowfarmshop.com

West Street, BH24 2AA 01425 473185 thefishinn.net

LIBERTY’S OWL, RAPTOR & REPTILE CENTRE Crow Lane, BH24 3EA 01425 476487 libertyscentre.co.uk

MADE CLOSER RETAIL LTD 2 High Street, BH24 1AF 01425 517715 madecloser.co.uk

MILLSTREAM MOTOR COMPANY

Unit 9 Millstream Trading Estate.

Christchurch Road, BH24 3SB 01425 477822 millstreammotorcompany.co.uk

PAPER MOUNTAIN

2 Meeting House Lane, BH24 1EY 01425 476751 papermountainuk.co.uk

POULNER FISH & CHIPS 4 Butlers Lane, Poulner 01425 478310

RINGWOOD SOUND & VISION 58 High Street, BH24 1AG 01425 478688 ringwoodsoundandvision.co.uk

SCOLTOCKS HEALTH FOODS 1 Market Place, BH24 1AN 01425 473787

SOUL SHED

(Cultural Gifts Store) 4 Fridays Court, High Street, BH24 1AB 07786 282381

ST MARTIN’S GALLERY

Mockbeggar Lane, Ibsley BH24 3PP 01425 489090 stmartinsgallery.co.uk

TOWNHOUSE HAIRDRESSING

19 High Street, BH24 1AB 01425 473666 townhousehair.co.uk

THREE CROSS LEWIS CONCRETE

THE SWANS RESTAURANT

Pennine Way, BH31 6UL 01202 825777 marstonstaverns.co.uk/Verwood/ Swans

VERWOOD SURPLUS STORE 52 Ringwood Road, BH31 7AJ 01202 826994 verwoodsurplus.co.uk

WEST MOORS HONEY BEE FARM

Outside Webb’s Butchers (Fri & Sat) 07823 776706 honeybeefarmshop.co.uk

SELBY BUTCHERS

150 Station Road, BH22 0JB 01202 873121

WEBB’S AWARD WINNING BUTCHERS 165 Station Road, BH22 0HT 01202 855817 facebook.com/webbsbutchers

WEST PARLEY COZY STOVES

179 New Road, BH22 8ED 01202 573084 woodburnerdorset.co.uk

TIEGLA TILES

159A New Road, BH22 8EB 01202 594459 tilesdorset.co.uk

WIMBORNE DRUSILLA’S INN

Wigbeth, Horton, BH21 7JH 01258 840297 drusillasinn.co.uk

F B SALON

Mill Lane, BH21 1JQ 01202 842282

LITTLE CANFORD GARAGE

98 Wimborne Rd West, BH21 2DS 01202 886980 littlecanfordgarage.com

MIRAGE BOUTIQUE

28 Mill Lane, BH21 1JQ 01202 881931

REEVES & GALLAGHER 14 East Street, BH21 1DS 01202 884700 reevesandgallagher.com

SCF HARDWARE

Old Barn Farm Road, Woolsbridge Ind. Park, BH21 6SP 01202 821895 lewisconcrete.co.uk

Unit 1 & 2 Brook Road, BH21 2BH 01202 857140 scfhardware.co.uk

PETALS FLORIST

Unit 3 Brook Road, BH21 2BH 01202 881509 wimbornetyres.co.uk

John Brown’s Garden Centre, Ringwood Road, BH21 6RD 01202 827444 verwoodflorists.co.uk

VERWOOD CUSTOM CREATIONS

Unit 1 Enterprise Park, Blackmoor Road, Ebblake Industrial Estate BH31 6YS 01202 823231 customcreations.furniture

EBBLAKE AUTOCENTRE

Unit 4, Verwood Trading Estate, Blackhill, BH31 6HA 01202 824516 ebblake.co.uk

GILBEY CLEANERS

29 Vicarage Road, BH31 6DR 01202 826176 gilbeycleaners.co.uk

WIMBORNE TYRES LTD

WINTON APPLIANCE ALLIANCE

8-9 Cardigan Road, BH9 1BJ 01202 513202

CARLY’S CRAFTS

1A Cardigan Road, BH9 1BJ 01202 512106

WAYAHEAD TRAVEL

731A Wimborne Road, BH9 2AX 01202 522484 wayaheadtravel.co.uk

CashUnity Christmas pay out Over £1500 was given away by mags4dorset in the bumper CashUnity prize draw held at John Brown’s Garden Centre on 6 December and hosted by Petals Florist.

Free bubbly and mince pies were given away by mags4dorset.

Jayne Oliver from Petals Florist surprised Chris Childs from West Moors, who mentioned it was her 80th birthday, with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

The latest £1,000 prizewinner, picked by Santa was Gwen Moss from West Moors. Gwen is the second winner to have entered at Leanne’s Hairdressers in

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provided by mags4dorset were won as follows: -

£500 worth of shopping vouchers

Plane Cuisine, Verwood Webb’s Butchers, West Moors Caxton Decor, Fordingbridge Townhouse, Ringwood Honora, Christchurch Petals Florist, Three Legged Cross Carly’s Crafts, Winton Tiegla Tiles, West Parley Xerocad, Ferndown Poole Joinery, Poole

Their vouchers are redeemable at the participating traders from where their winning receipts originated as stated above.

Participating traders

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

PRIZES:

Mrs Rosemary Handscomb from Bournemouth (entered at Honora, Christchurch). Rosemary works at the Barrington Theatre and received her prize from Petals Florist at work.

SMALL CHRISTMAS CAKE Nicola Shaw, West Moors (entered at Xerocad, Ferndown). Nicola adores Christmas cake and was thrilled with her prize from Speciality Cakes.

TROPICAL AQUARIUM STAR TER KIT

CHEESE AND CHUTNEY HAMPER Simon Williams, Bournemouth, (entered at Xerocad, Ferndown), presented by Lisa Selby of Selby Butchers

Mr John Elms of Verwood (entered at Ebblake Autocentre, Verwood) .

Prize donated by Greenmann Aquatics.

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West Moors. A thrilled Gwen said, “This is the first time I have ever won anything. The grandchildren will have a good Christmas this year.”

Santa took time out of his busy schedule at the Diverse Abilities grotto based at John Brown’s Garden Centre to carry out the draw.

Ten £50 shopping vouchers noreen Larry mrs R Baker maggie Dobbs Jean Rowlands mrs m Crichton Anne-marie Taggart Penny Dowdell Jane oatley Christine Palmer Peter Durman

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THINK PRINT £25 VOUCHER - Andrew Jackson, West Moors (entered at Webb’s Butchers, West Moors).

XEROCAD BOX FRAME CANVAS PRINT - Geoffrey Black, Bournemouth (entered at Think Print, Christchurch)

BREAKFAST PACK Patricia Sullivan, Ringwood (entered at W Patterson Butchers, Ringwood).

Patricia received the news of her win on her birthday. She is pictured with Alex Webb receiving her prize from Webb’s Butchers

ALLUM AND SIDAWAY £20 GIFT CARD Christina Barber, Ferndown (entered at Webb’s Butchers, West Moors) 3 CROSS MOT CENTRE £10 OFF AN MOT, Mrs Schofield, Ferndown (entered at Leanne’s, West Moors)

There is a rare chance to meet one of the world’s greatest mountaineers, when Sir Chris Bonington brings his Life & Times audio visual lecture tour to the Regent Centre in Christchurch this month.

Britain’s best known mountaineer and one of the most successful expedition leaders in history, he began climbing at the age of 16 and has undertaken 19 Himalayan expeditions, including four to the roof of the world on Mt Everest. He is also renowned for having made many first ascents in the Alps and amongst the great mountain ranges around the world.

Sir Chris’ other famous first ascent climbs include: the Old Man of Hoy, the iconic sea stack off the coast of Scotland, in 1966.

He re-climbed it last year to mark his 80th birthday and to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease.

While Sir Chris was the first mountaineer to take to the lecture circuit, it has been 20 years since he last toured regularly.

This month, Chris will be presenting an audio visual account, covering 60 years spent in the mountains.

Using original images and raw footage, this is a rare opportunity to hear about some of the greatest expeditions of the 20th century.

Sir Chris Bonington – Life & Times is presented

by Speakers from the Edge and is sponsored by Berghaus and Cotswold Outdoor. The show will chart the achievements of a man who since the age of 16 has been a tank commander, a Yeti hunter, a caribou hunter with the Inuit on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic and of course, a master mountaineer.

His appearance at the Regent Centre is one of only six dates nationwide for the Life & Times tour.

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this month 14 January 1.30-3.30pm 4.30-7pm

Blood Donor Session, Verwood Hub. 01202 828740

17 – 24 January

Verwood Pantomime Society’s ‘Aladdin’ at the Hub, Verwood. £9, children £7. Tickets 01202 828740

17 January

Otter day, Stour Valley Nature Reserve, Queens Park Pavilion, Bournemouth. Otter themed walks 8am and 4pm. 01202 451929

17 January 7.30pm

Grange Choral Society perform Mendelssohn’s ‘St Paul’, conducted

by Marcio da Silva at Christchurch Priory.

Tickets £16, £9, students £5. 01202 399139.

20 January 7.30pm

Verwood Historical Society, final part of trilogy ‘Trick or Treat’ from Ron Taylor, St Michael’s Parish Centre off Manor Road.

01202 824175

20 January 7.30pm

Concert of popular music by Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society at The Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne.

01202 590383.

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23 March 10.30am 21 January 8pm

Verwood Traditional Jazz Club, The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood presents Bell Street Jazz Band. Doors open 7pm. 01202 873725

21-24 January 7.45pm

Ferndown Drama present ‘Loot’ by Joe Orton at the Barrington Theatre, Ferndown. £8. Not suitable for children.

01292 894858

24-25 January 11am-3pm

RSPB big garden watch, Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Southbourne.

01202 451669

24 January 9.30am-1pm

Craft fayre and table top sale, Verwood Memorial Hall. 01202 826380

24 January 10am-4pm

Birdwatching Poole harbour. £15 booking essential. 01202 620049

25 January 10am-12noon

Christchurch winter bird boat cruise around the harbour. Meet at ferry flag on Mudeford Quay.

Adults £12, under 13s £6, RSPB members £10.

Booking essential.

07968 334441

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28 January 11am

Fleet Air Arm Association meets at Royal British Legion, Church Road, Ferndown. 07815 824841

4 February 12.00 noon

Ferndown Probus Club lunch and talk ‘Espionage, Sabotage and Illusion’, Dudsbury Golf Club. 01202 875757

5 February 7.30pm

Verwood and District Horticultural Society, AGM. Verwood Memorial Hall. 01202 814376

7 February 8pm

Evening of rock music with ‘The Alibi’ in aid of Cancer Research and Poole Hospital Ladybird Unit, Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne. £10.

01202 248932

10 February

Behind the Scenes with the Curator, Russell Cotes Museum and Art Gallery, Russell Cotes Road, Bournemouth. £12. Call 01202 451820 to book.

12 February 7.30pm

Verwood and 3LX Twinning Association, talk by Paul Hyland ‘On the Art of the Impossible’ – magic demonstrations.

Heathland Heritage Centre, Verwood.

01202 826449

17 February 7.30pm

Concert of popular music by Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society at The Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne. 01202 590383

19 February 8pm

Verwood Traditional Jazz Club, The Hideaway.

17 Moorlands Road, Verwood presents Sunset Cafe Stompers. Doors open 7pm. 01202 873725

22 February 10am-12noon

Christchurch winter bird boat cruise around the harbour. Meet at ferry flag on Mudeford Quay.

Adults £12, under 13s £6, RSPB members £10.

Booking essential.

07968 334441

23 February 10.30am

Music for the Mind for people with memory problems, aimed at carers and cared for, United Reformed Church, Verwood. 01202 827800

24 February 7.30pm

Verwood Historical Society, Bonny Sartin talk ‘Smuggling in Dorset and Hampshire’. St Michael’s Parish Centre off Manor Road.

01202 824175

26 February 11am

Fleet Air Arm Association meets at Royal British Legion, Church Road, Ferndown. 07815 824841

5 March 7.30pm

Music for the Mind for people with memory problems, aimed at carers and cared for, United Reformed Church, Verwood. 01202 827800

Verwood and District Horticultural Society, ‘Vegetable Growing’, talk

by Kelvin Mason.

Verwood Memorial Hall.

01202 814376

26 March 11am

7-8 March

1 April 12noon

Spring lambing weekend, Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park, Dorchester.

01303 215001

Ferndown Probus Club lunch and talk ‘Freelance Comedy Writing’, Dudsbury Golf Club.

01202 875757

8 March 10.30am-2pm

16 April 8pm

Damerham Potato Day and Seed Fair, Damerham Village Hall.

01749 860039

11 March 1.30-3.30pm 4.30-7pm

Blood Donor Session, Verwood Hub. 01202 828740

17 March 7.30pm Verwood Historical Society, Film by Brian Petit ‘Wildlfie on my Doorstep’. St Michael’s Parish Centre off Manor Road.

01202 824175

19 March 8pm

Verwood Traditional Jazz Club, The Hideaway.

17 Moorlands Road, Verwood presents New Orleans Heat. Doors open 7pm 01202 873725

Fleet Air Arm Association meets at Royal British Legion, Church Road, Ferndown. 07815 824841

Verwood Traditional Jazz Club, The Hideaway.

17 Moorlands Road, Verwood presents Bob Reynolds New Society Jazz Band. Doors open 7pm. 01202 873725

21 April 7.30pm

Verwood Historical Society, Talk by David Reeve ‘Law and Disorder in17th century Wimborne’. St Michael’s Parish Centre off Manor Road. 01202 824175

23 April 11am

Fleet Air Arm Association meets at Royal British Legion, Church Road, Ferndown. 07815 824841

6 May 12noon

Ferndown Probus Club lunch and talk ‘Writing Books’, Dudsbury Golf Club. 01202 875757

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Enter through our website: www.mags4dorset. co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to The Sound of Cinema competition, mags4dorset, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is 26 January 2015. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees of Page and Pulford Ltd and The Regent Centre are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

The Sound of Cinema with the BBC Big Band If you love the sound of big bands and are a fan of cinema then The Regent Centre and mags4dorset have a competition which is perfect for you.

Inspired by some of the greatest movie sound-tracks, the world renowned BBC Big Band is celebrating The Sound of Cinema at the theatre on Saturday 7 February at 7.30pm. Competition winners will enjoy classic themes from films such as James Bond, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and The Pink Panther, through to contemporary classics Catch Me If You Can and Mission Impossible, performed in the BBC Big Band’s own inimitable style.

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comPetition winners Regent Centre, Christchurch: Christmas spectacular - Ron Fletcher of Highcliffe.

Answer Benji and Bruce.

Kast off Kinks - sharon Bennett, West Parley. Answer Waterloo.

Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts: Robin Hood - Trudi Vick from stourpaine. Answer: sherwood Forest

If you’d like to be in with the chance of winning two tickets for this evening of feel-good music inspired by The Sound of Cinema answer this question:

Who is currently playing the film role of James

Bond?

Help Love Lighthouse campaign Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts has launched its new ‘Love Lighthouse’ campaign, to help raised £1.2m towards securing the future of the venue.

A £6m campaign, which will see Poole’s iconic building transformed and its programme developed, has been made possible by securing nearly £4.9m grant support to date from the Arts Council England’s National Lottery-funded Capital programme, Borough of Poole and the Garfield

Weston Foundation. Now Lighthouse is appealing to supporters to raise the additional £1.2m.

Head of development for Lighthouse, Rebecca Taylor said: “The Love Lighthouse campaign is about saying to our audiences, if you love us, please help us to still be here in another 40 years. Ticket sales alone do not cover all that we do here at Lighthouse and as the building gets older it is beginning to look worn and needs investment.

“Love Lighthouse is a campaign to upgrade our venue and to invest in what we put on our stages; it’s about providing the town with an arts centre that inspires audiences, helps artists to create, and builds a legacy of artistic provision in the South West.’

“It’s an opportunity for people who love the arts and love Lighthouse to get involved in helping to protect the future of the arts and entertainment in Poole and Dorset.”

HIGHLIGHTS from Puccini’s Tosca

London Festival Opera is returning to the Layard Theatre at Canford Magna on 30 January with a brand new production featuring a highlight performance of Puccini’s ‘Tosca’.

The opera contains some of Puccini’s most passionate and dramatic music.

After the interval there will be a programme of celebrated arias and ensembles with works by Mozart, Verdi, Bizet and Gilbert & Sullivan.

London Festival Opera brings together international artists who have appeared with the major opera companies including the Royal Opera, English National Opera and Glyndebourne Festival Opera. The company has performed throughout the UK and Europe including one of the world’s greatest opera houses, La Fenice in Venice during the Carnival in 2014.

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ArIes March 21 - April 20 The New Moon on the 20th brings a welcome opportunity to have fun with a group of friends. Be sure to bring some business cards to a party, as you’ll make at least one valuable professional contact. tAUrUs April 21 - May 21 Flattery won’t take you far at midmonth. If you’re going to advance at work, you will need to put in long hours and produce concrete results.

Fortunately, the New Moon on the 20th is ideal for getting a promotion or better paid job. Don’t hesitate to ask a former boss or colleague for a recommendation.

GeMINI May 22 - June 21 Let someone close to your heart introduce you to their favourite food, film maker, or author. A public presentation on the 30th will go very well. This is your big chance to make a name in your desired industry.

Fame and acclaim will be yours by the end of January.

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Leo July 24 - August 23 The New Moon on the 20th marks a turning point in a relationship. This is a fantastic time to embark on a business partnership with a seasoned expert. If you have a romantic partner, you’ll have to take over some responsibilities. Be as generous and compassionate as possible. By rising to these challenges, you and your amour will become closer than ever.

VIrGo August 24 - September 23 A freelance work assignment will fall into your lap at mid-month, giving you extra money for luxuries. A public presentation will go very well at the end of the month.

Don’t be surprised when your boss gives you better assignments as January turns to February.

LIBrA September 24 - October 23 You’re wonderfully attractive in the early days of January, drawing admiring stares wherever you go. An inheritance, refund, or legal settlement will give you more money for luxuries as January turns to February.

Buy yourself some beautiful new clothes or jewellery. Better yet, invest in a gorgeous work of art that has been tempting you since last year.

sCorPIo October 24 - November 22 You’ll be quite competitive in mid-January. This is a great time to participate in a contest, race, or debate. Trust your romantic perceptions at the end of January. If you suspect someone has a crush on you, you’re probably right. You’ll have to make the first move. Your admirer is in awe of you and doesn’t have the courage to admit their true feelings. sAGIttArIUs November 23 - December 21 The New Moon on the 20th brings a job involving teaching, writing, or research. It will feel wonderful to earn money through your expertise. You can save money by spending more time at home at the end of January. Not only that, but focusing on domestic life will strengthen family relationships.

Take this opportunity to reconnect with your nearest and dearest.

CAPrICorN December 22 - January 20 The New Moon on the 20th brings an alternative source of income. Working for a government agency, university, or hospital will prove quite lucrative. It will also allow you to spend more time with your nearest and dearest.

False praise will backfire as January turns to February.

AQUArIUs January 21 - February 19 Working on behalf of a charitable organisation will be enjoyable in mid-January. You’re bound to make some friends along the way. The New Moon on the 20th is ideal for updating your look. Get a different hairstyle or schedule a cosmetic procedure.

PIsCes February 20 - March 20 The New Moon on the 20th invites you to launch a solo project. If you do a good job with this venture, you’ll pave the way for a prestigious career. You’ll look your best as January turns to February. Take this opportunity to win someone’s heart. If you’re already in a relationship, your partner will be like putty in your hands.

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CANCer June 22 - July 23 Money from an inheritance, refund, or grant will allow you to afford more luxuries at mid-month. The New Moon on the 20th marks an exciting new chapter in an intimate relationship. This is a great time to experiment with lovemaking techniques.

Are you single? Be ready to meet someone special at work.

The mags4dorset writing competition is very different this year.

Lacey Lightfoot is single, white, female. Age 23. Height 5’8”. Hair long and black.

Build: curvy – weight conscious. Last job: buyer for a multi-national chain store. Love life: no current boyfriend, not ready to settle down.

acey shares a three-bed house in Surbiton with friends.

Housemate and confidante, Skip, always seems to be there when she needs him. Over particular about her own personal appearance, Lacey tolerates Skip and his tattered looks (he’s a guitarist in a band and is waiting for his big break) because he is kind and a good listener.

Lacey aims to become chief buyer by the time she is 30, until… her great aunt Sophia dies leaving her £100,000. Lacey throws in the towel to become a freelance travel writer/reporter.

Use the present or recent past tense (5 years). Does Lacey go to areas in conflict like Syria?

Will she be kidnapped and held hostage in Columbia, discover an unknown species in Borneo or be chilling on a beach in Wales and witness sheep rustling? Lacey falls in and out of love easily.

Humour, romance, crime, thriller, mystery or even ghost stories are welcome (no explicit scenes). Take Lacey and give her an adventure of a lifetime.

An ebook anthology will be compiled called ‘Lacey Lightfoot’s Awesome Adventures’. All entrants

will permit their story to be used in this way. Subject to demand, a paperback version may follow.

Entrants will retain copyright of their work.

Length 1000–2500 words.

No entry fee but complete the entry form and send in 2 first class stamps (do not stick them to anything) with your entry. Double line spacing. Do not put your name on your story, but include a title sheet with your name, address, email and phone number plus the title: Lacey goes to (fill in the destination). Max 3 entries.

Closing date 18 March 2015.

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MighTY MoToring MarVels KIA C’EED GT TECH Stephen Turvil | stephenturvil@googlemail.com

The Kia c’eed GT Tech is a hot-hatch class vehicle has 201bhp, 265Nm of that changes the public’s perception of torque at 6,000 rpm and hits 62mph in 7.4 seconds. This front-wheel-drive its manufacturer. But why? Kia Motors – in recent times – has been perceived plaything also corners with confidence thanks to its stiffened suspension, as a brand that builds capable but everyday cars. And there is nothing has nicely weighted steering and slick six-speed manual transmission. It is wrong with that. This enabled it to attract a joy to drive – far better than most buyers wanting practical, easy to live with transport backed by a seven-year people assume based on the badge. warranty. But Kia now wants to find a But despite its sporty credentials it is new type of buyer. practical as it has five doors, a spacious It wants those who cabin, 362-litre crave something sharp, fast, and cargo capacity and But Kia now wants to find a engaging that still fair running costs. It new type of buyer. It wants has the strengths averages 38.2mpg associated with the those who crave something and can be taxed for brand. The c’eed GT £290 in year one, then sharp, fast, and engaging £205 thereafter.

Tech 1.6 T is the that still has the strengths The GT Tech has solution. This family associated with the brand sporty styling to further change the public’s perception.

This incorporates 18-inch alloy wheels that house red brake callipers.

The privacy glass, rear spoiler, chrome window surrounds, low front bumper and large air intake further enhance its appeal.

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are Track Red (solid), Phantom Black (metallic) and Fusion White (metallic).

The cabin is special too. Highlights include the half-leather seats that hug the motorist’s hips and shoulders. This tight fit holds him/her in place while cornering hard and testing the stability management system that minimises under-steer and oversteer. This type of driving should, of course, be reserved for track days. The cabin’s high-gloss vent surrounds, leather wheel and red

stitching further emphasise its sporty nature. Standard equipment included is: satellite navigation, reversing camera and auto-dimming mirror. Furthermore, the motorist – assuming he/she has the key fob nearby – can unlock the car by pressing a button on its handle. It can then be started via a switch rather than with the key. Finally, the GT has hill-start that prevents it rolling forward or back on slopes. All this on a Kia? What a way to change the public’s perception.

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