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I have to say, I tend to hold back and prefer to stay in my comfort zone without reaching too far out. However, when my school required me to do two weeks of work experience during June, I knew that I wanted to experience something I hadn’t done before.

After thinking over what I would perhaps like to do, I contacted Janine who very kindly let me join the mags4dorset editing team over those two weeks. Everyone has been so kind and welcoming, giving me tips and advice that have developed my confidence.

So, let that be a lesson to you – trying out an activity that you have maybe never tried before is a great idea, whether it’s a sport, a painting class, or anything in between.

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Wimborne man raises awareness of smoking and the link with blindness A recent survey has revealed more than 50 per cent of people are not aware that smoking can cause blindness and local man Alan Barr, who was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is raising awareness of this.

The survey was conducted by national sight loss charity the Macular Society in the lead up to Macular Week (26 June – 2 July) which raises awareness of the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK – AMD. According to the Macular Society smoking is the biggest ‘modifiable’ risk factor when it comes to AMD and smokers are up to four times more likely to develop the condition. Passive smoking can also have an impact on your eye health.

During Macular Week the society is highlighting the harmful effects of smoking on your eyes.

One person who was unaware of the connection between smoking and sight loss was Alan Barr. Alan, from Wimborne, started smoking at the age of 14. He was diagnosed with AMD in his left eye in 2002.

He said, “I was one of the young people that thought smoking was great. I had my first cigarette when I was 14. I was never a heavy smoker but I was a regular smoker.

“I gave up smoking after my doctor said ‘if you don’t give up you will get irreversible chest problems’. I gave up there and then. I came out of the doctors’ surgery and threw my cigarettes in the bin.”

He added, “The warnings were all about the chest and the lungs. I wasn’t aware of the link with AMD, but by the time my second eye was affected I thought there may be a connection.”

Alan became a volunteer for the society, as he wanted to raise awareness of AMD. He said, “When I first got diagnosed there was so little information around and when my second eye was affected in 2005 there really wasn’t much more, so I decided I wanted to do more to spread the word.”

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In 2006 Alan started running the Wimborne Macular Support group, which is still running today and has more than 68 members.

Many of the chemicals in tobacco smoke are extremely toxic. These toxic chemicals are then transported to the delicate tissues of the eye through the bloodstream, where they damage the structure of the cells.

Cathy Yelf, chief executive of the Macular Society, said, “It is surprising how many people do not realise that smoking causes blindness. The message is often missing from anti-smoking messages, which simply concentrate on the life-threatening side effects of smoking. Sight loss, however, is a very important effect of smoking.

“If you smoke, you’re three to four times more likely to develop macular disease. If you smoke and you have certain genetic characteristics, then your risk goes up enormously. You could be 20 or more times more likely to get macular disease if you have those certain genes and you smoke.

Smoking is incredibly bad for your eyes.”

For more information on the group or macular degeneration, call the Macular Society’s helpline on 0300 3030 111 or email help@macularsociety.org.

Seafront strategy Transformation of Bournemouth’s Pier Approach will accelerate following the announcement by the Coastal Communities Fund to invest £2m in Bournemouth council’s seafront strategy.

Phase two will go ahead in September, completing the major public realm scheme, which covers the western side of this landmark site.

Last year the council worked with the Dorset Coastal Community Team (DCCT) led by the Dorset Coast Forum to develop the Dorset Coastal Connections – People and Places project to submit a Dorsetwide ‘Coastal Connections’ bid for £5.6m funding to deliver 18 improvement projects along the coastline.

The forum will work with partners and coastal communities to develop and deliver each part of Dorset Coastal Connections over the next two-and-a-half years.

As part of the strategy, Pier Approach has already benefited from a £4m investment programme. The contemporary gateway from the gardens to the seafront now attracts families and visitors to the water play feature and the vibrant atmosphere, whilst at night the area is lit up by colourful low-energy displays.

Council leader, Cllr John Beesley, said, “This investment will enable the council to progress with phase two of the Pier Approach transformation programme.

Once complete it will showcase the area and help to attract investment to fund the other projects identified in the strategy.”

Work on phase two should be completed in time for the 2018 summer season.

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Hair-raising

A consultant oncoplastic surgeon at Royal Bournemouth Hospital who had 21” of hair cut off has raised over £2,000 towards breast cancer projects as well as donating her locks to make real hair wigs.

Miss Ishrak Hamo made her sacrifice for her patients. “I have donated my hair to make real hair wigs for cancer patients because they are often most devastated with the ramifications of receiving cancer treatment, namely losing their hair,” she explains.

Anyone wishing to donate more funds can visit JustGiving.com/Fundraising/Ishrak-Hamo

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LAW SPOT

By Nicola Lowe, Managing Partner, Harold G Walker Solicitors

Q. I have recently remarried. How do I ensure my daughter from my previous marriage, inherits my half share of the property which I own jointly with my new husband?

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We cannot predict unforeseen events that may arise in the future.

If you make a basic Will leaving your property to your husband assuming he will leave a share to your daughter in his Will, then it is important to understand your husband is free to change his Will at any time in the future. If this happens then there is no guarantee that your daughter will inherit anything.

The safest and fairest option to ensure that your daughter inherits your half share of the property is to set up a Life Interest Trust Will.Your property must be held as Tenants in Common meaning it is owned in equal shares or unequal shares based on the contribution each person has made (as opposed to joint tenants where the property automatically passes to the survivor and it is assumed that the parties own equal shares).

A Life Interest Trust means that upon your death your daughter will own your half share of the property.

Your husband would have the benefit of the right to continue living in the property for the rest of his life.

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Another advantage of this type of Will is that if your husband needed to go into residential care, then the local authority will exclude your daughter’s half share of the property when assessing your husband’s assets, thus protecting your daughter’s inheritance.

When your husband dies, or indeed remarries, the trust will end and your daughter will receive her inheritance in accordance with your Will.

Fun run success Around 200 runners took part in the second annual Wimborne and Ferndown Lions’ Muddy Fun Run. The 5k obstacle course was held at Homelands Farm, Three Legged Cross on 20 May. With nearly four times as many entrants as there were last year, it was a great success, raising around £2,000 for designated charities.

The varied set of 28 obstacles generally survived the onslaught with the exception of the aerial walkway, which snapped early on. Organiser Lion Peter Burnett said, “We are learning how to improve the course all the time, and a stronger rope is certainly one item for next year.

“One of the tougher obstacles was the tyre tunnel but fortunately nobody got stuck, although sometimes it was a pretty close thing.”

The event was held to raise funds for the Lions, the Prostate Cancer Support Organisation and the Fletcher Foundation Breast Cancer Support. Next year’s event will be on 19 May.

Junior Cook of the Year Christchurch’s very own junior master chefs took to the Chewton Glen’s new cookery school kitchen to battle it out for the town’s coveted title, Junior Cook of the Year in the Food Festival Cookery Challenge 2017.

The winner was Tarka Abraham of Highcliffe School.

Tarka wowed the judges with a sea bass on ratatouille with sweet potato mash followed by a raspberry soufflé.

One hundred hopeful entrants began the competition in March with the six finalists competing in the cookery school kitchen at Chewton Glen on 15 May. The judges were kitchen head chef Adam Hart; head chef at The Three Tuns, Colin Nash and president of Christchurch Rotary, Richard Reader.

The results were – first: Tarka Abraham, Highcliffe School; second: Lucy Fiddaman, Twynham; and third: Nathan Cracknell, The Grange.

The annual competition is organised by Christchurch Food Festival Education Trust and was sponsored by The Rotary Club of Christchurch and The Chewton Glen.

About the Palace North East Forest Trefoil Guild members were intrigued to share in Mr John Wren’s experiences as a Royal Warden in Buckingham Palace recently. He gave an amusing account of how, after retirement, he applied and obtained the position, and interesting days followed.

A Dorset Cream Tea with Dorset Apple Cake and a quiz were also enjoyed by members.

L–R: Mary Reader; Richard Reader; Adam Hart; Colin Nash; Tarka Abraham (Winner)

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Mayor and sheriff elected

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ouncillor Lindsay Wilson has been elected as Poole’s 769th mayor. Cllr Sean Gabrielle is sheriff and last year’s mayor Cllr Xena Dion was elected deputy mayor.

The new Mayor of Poole has chosen to support three projects for her mayoral year; Forest Holme, which provides palliative and end of life care to over 1,000 people, Restored, a charity supporting people suffering from eating disorders and

CRASH, a hedgehog rescue charity.

Cllr Wilson has served as councillor for the Newtown ward since 2015, previously being councillor for the Alderney ward.

From 2004, The newly appointed sheriff will support the mayor with her civic duties and responsibilities. He has served as a councillor for the Canford Heath West ward since 2015. Poole is one of just 15 local authorities in the country to elect a sheriff.

Bournemouth BIDs voted in Celebrating their successful renewal ballot, BID will begin to deliver their extensive the Bournemouth Coastal BID has been 2017-2022 Business Plan. given a seal of approval from the business The neighbouring Town Centre BID community to invest in Bournemouth for was also voted back in and the two BIDs another five years. will work closely together on a variety of The majority of business ratepayers projects to raise the profile of Bournemouth in the proposed BID area voted in favour and its coastal villages. of the proposal. Made up of the BID levy, plus strong venture partnerships and voluntary contributions brought together by the BID, they will now utilise a total budget of £6,526,400.

The ‘Yes’ vote represents an agreement between businesses to invest collectively in projects and services, which will improve their own trading environment.

Working on their behalf and with immediate effect, the Coastal The Coastal BID team celebrating

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Poole’s sheriff, moyor and deputy mayor

Poole Bridge – more delays The significant improvement works being carried out at Poole Bridge, are progressing, but are slower than first anticipated.

Three new steel beams to support the new deck have now been installed from the new Poole abutment to the main copper clad towers; the beams will support the new road spans and carry traffic over Backwater Channel. The installation of the new wider walkways around the towers and the replacement of the old control system are also continuing.

During the construction of the Hamworthy abutment, significant underground obstructions were found – remains of previous bridges and lots of timber piles, as well as a major section of a buried quay wall and live and abandoned utility cables have had to be identified and cut out if possible.

John Rice, engineering manager, Borough of Poole, explained, “A lot of hard work has been carried out over the last few months and we are now beginning to turn the corner on this difficult and challenging project. The work on the Poole side is continuing and the structure is beginning to look more like a bridge. We are also working closely with the contractor to address the issues affecting the construction of the Hamworthy abutment, but until the bridge structure is above the water level it is difficult to predict an exact completion date. We are confident that the work is moving forward.”

The temporary bus service arrangements for lower Hamworthy have been extended to 9 September and a revised lifting schedule for Twin Sails Bridge has been agreed to accommodate the increase in marine traffic over the summer period.

Ferndown Scout Hut blooms A tired Scout hut in Ferndown will soon look brighter thanks to a donation of £100 worth of plants and gardening equipment from Stewarts Garden Centre in Broomhill, following an appeal in the March issue of 4Dorset magazine.

The Ferndown hut is used every week by over 50 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers.

The centre’s staff responded to a plea in the March issue of 4Dorset for volunteers to help give the hut a boost after more than 50 years of wear and tear.

Louise Richardson, on the Scouts executive committee, was invited to choose the plants by Stewarts plant area manager

Peter Wood, so that the hut can become a more colourful location for the young people to meet at.

“We are grateful for the donation from Stewarts and hope that we can find more volunteers to help us refurbish the hut to a high standard, and then have the potential to rent out the premises to other organisations or events,” said Louise.

Anyone who may be able to offer help can contact louise@ferndownscouts.org.uk or call 07850 849069.

Town Centre Strategy approved Ferndown could radically change over the coming years following recent approval of its Town Centre Strategy.

The town council along with East Dorset District Council (EDDC) and Dorset County Council are working on proposals for the delivery of key projects.

Chairman of the implementation group Cllr Mike Dyer from EDDC said there was overwhelming support from the public for the proposals, adding “We are keen to develop some more detailed proposals on individual projects

and check that the public and local businesses and organisations still support them.”

Information about the strategy will be distributed locally and there are plans to set up a stakeholder group to ensure regular dialogue with various interests in the town.

Although some of the larger projects may take a number of years to be developed, immediate work will be undertaken to help improve support for local shops and businesses in

Louise Richardson (front left) with members of the Ferndown Cubs and Scouts with Stewart’s plant area manager Peter Wood (right)

the town centre and create a more positive message about what Ferndown has to offer.

Sketch of the ‘new’ Penny’s Walk

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Country, Folk and Guitar Sounds

Mayor Cathy Lugg will be hosting Ferndown Culture Week’s 2017 headline event at the Royal British Legion, Ferndown from 7.30pm on Saturday 15 July.

The evening includes a country set from CalvinBillington Glen, followed by Paul Evans – an artist in the mould of Johnny Cash. The second half will see a performance from songbird and guitarist Emma Hardy, with headline act, the talented Matt Griffiths finishing the evening.

All proceeds will go to the mayor’s charity 2017/18 – the Ferndown Wheel Park.

Tickets are on sale for £12 per person. Included in the ticket price will be a raffle to win tickets to visit Windsor Castle. Contact Kate Osborne on 01202 892249 or email: secretary@ferndown.gov.uk

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LIVE

MUSIC Chamber COMPETITION could close

The annual Live Ferndown music competition is now an established part of the local music scene supporting talent and giving the ‘big stage’ experience to up and coming musicians.

With numerous prizes and a packed house final, this supportive and inclusive music showcase gets more popular, year on year.

Details can be found on the Facebook page, and 14 acts are already signed up for 2018.

2018 will also see a new partnership with the Ferndown-based Music Festival ‘Potato Pants’, run

by Ben Bennett. The act that the audience ‘loves’, will open the Potato Pants Festival 2018.

For the first time, all acts will be judged for the following category winners: best band or group, best original song, best vocalist, judges’ special award for excellence, audience love and overall

winners. An experienced team of industry judges will comment on and score the acts, led by compere ‘Chrissyferkin’.

Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Mrs Cathy Lugg will present the prizes on Saturday 21 April 2018 on stage at the Barrington Theatre. The small entrance charge will be given to the mayor’s charity: the Ferndown Wheel Park.

Organiser Steve Lugg said, “We are very excited about next year… Do get in touch with me soon if you are interested. Details of semi-finals will be released in September 2017. We are pleased to be part of the growing live music scene in Ferndown and East Dorset.”

Following an emergency committee meeting on 20 June, Ferndown Chamber of Commerce has announced it can no longer serve its members in the manner they deserve. The executive committee has appealed for feedback and for existing members to take up key roles, one of which is president. If no one comes forward by 22 July, an open meeting will be held to determine the chamber's fate. It could close, with monies being distributed to the two charities it supports.

Any comments should be emailed to secretary@ ferndownchamber. org.uk urgently.

WOMAN SENTENCED A woman was sentenced in June following a fatal collision in Bournemouth.

June Cox, 80, of Ferndown, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving at Poole Magistrates Court. She was handed a four-month sentence suspended for 18 months and given £85 prosecution costs and £115 victim surcharge. She was also banned from driving for five years and was told she would have to take an extended test to get her licence back.

The collision happened on 23 November 2016 on New Road, close to the Northbourne roundabout, involving a pedestrian and Mrs Cox’s Honda Jazz.

The pedestrian – an 83-year-old local woman – was taken to Poole Hospital but died on 25 November 2016, as a result of her injuries.

PC Andy Fields, of Dorset Police’s traffic unit, said, “This was a tragic and completely preventable collision that sadly resulted in the death of an elderly woman.

“Mrs Cox was advised by her GP not to drive…

Had she heeded the advice, this collision would have been avoided.”

Under current legislation it is the driver’s responsibility to inform the DVLA of any pre-existing medical conditions that could impair ability to drive.

Matt Wakefield, CEO of the museum said, “We are delighted to be receiving a modern RNLI lifeboat to display – especially one with such a connection to the city.”

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Mayday Yellow Welly Relay The City of Sheffield’s last journey in Poole

‘CITY OF STEEL’ HEADS HOME

Poole lifeboat crews said a sad farewell to a faithful servant on 16 June.

The City of Sheffield that had served so valiantly in Poole for 15 years left for a new home.

Though no longer at sea, the steel-hulled Tyne-class lifeboat, affectionately known as the ‘City of Steel’ will continue to serve the RNLI by sharing her history and finding a new lease of life on loan to the National Emergency Services Museum in Sheffield, where she will be displayed for the next five years.

Jonathan Clark, RNLI volunteer coxswain of Poole lifeboat said that since September 2001 when The City of Sheffield arrived on service, she had launched 557 times and the number of people rescued (including lives saved) was 650.

Since HRH The Duchess of Kent named her on 28 July 1989 at Whitby Lifeboat Station, she

has also served at Ramsgate, Hartlepool and Sennen Cove before finding her last home at Poole in 2001. The much-photographed lifeboat was retired in 2016 and replaced by a new D-class lifeboat.

Jonathan said, “In 2004, I had the proud honour of taking the wheel and escorting the RNLI’s patron, Her Majesty The Queen, after she had opened the Lifeboat College, and in December 2013 we celebrated The City of Sheffield’s 25th birthday with a special greeting sent by the Worshipful Mayor of Sheffield.” He added there were many more memories and memorable ‘shouts’.

“It was a very sad day when she left us and she will always be a part of our heritage.

However, I am very pleased that she will be returning home to South Yorkshire and look forward to visiting her there,” continued Jonathan.

Originally funded by the 1987-88 Sheffield Lifeboat Appeal and a bequest made by Mrs Mary Walker, the lifeboat’s remarkable stories will be shared by the museum with visitors.

Throughout May a special yellow welly was passed from RNLI station to station in a 31-day challenge.

It began on 30 April and the challenge saw the iconic yellow welly travel around the southern areas stopping off at 65 lifeboat stations.

It went by mobility scooter, horseback, pushchair, boat, penny-farthing, motorbike, tractor and vintage car arriving in Poole accompanied by Stormy Stan in a 1935 Humber.

The next day Poole lifeboat volunteers, Ed and Steve pedalled the welly to Mudeford RNLI via the lifeguards on Bournemouth beaches.

Also during May, the Poole and District fundraising team attended the successful Poole Maritime event.

Poole lifeboat volunteers are now busy preparing for the open day on 6 August.

Tombola and raffle prizes are welcome, so call 07887 855073 if you have a donation.

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education & classes

Past pupils enjoy school reunion An enjoyable afternoon was held on Saturday 6 May, with many past pupils from Melverley School now living in all different parts of England coming together in Dorset for a reunion.

Even more pupils attended this time around than on previous occasions – including two teachers, and it was a lovely occasion for all who went to the school to come together and share stories.

If you are a past pupil of Melverley School, Wimborne, don’t miss out on the next event.

For details telephone 01202 825774 or 01202 872423.

Past pupils of Melverley School come together to reminisce

Ferndown Foundation Art and Design students fly This summer has seen the Foundation Art & Design students from Ferndown Upper School achieve an unequalled level of success.

All 13 of them secured places on high quality courses from fine art, fashion and textiles to architecture, at destinations including the prestigious Central St Martins, London College of Fashion and Chelsea School of Art. Eight achieved a distinction, which has placed Ferndown Upper’s foundation course as one of the highest performing nationally. The moderator complimented the high level of work across the disciplines adding that many students are already producing work that would stand out at degree level.

The foundation course is for students who, following A Levels, intend to progress onto a creative degree, so complete a one-year fulltime Art & Design course – the preferred route for universities and art colleges.

Avonbourne helps homeless Head Girls at Avonbourne School have helped those living without a home in Bournemouth.

Pupils Lauren Parrish, Ellie Watford, Beste Bektas and Isabel Hioco chose the Bournemouth-based BCHA, the organisation that helps homeless and vulnerable young people, as their charity of the year.

Ellie Watford said, “It is our generation who are going to inspire generosity, so why don’t we start now.”

Just before Christmas they generated hundreds of donations for BCHA’s young service users, such as food and toiletries,

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through the school and also raised £400.

The girls recently invited Daryl Gibbins, BCHA’s project leader for Bournemouth Young People’s Accommodation Service, to the school where he was presented with a cheque and gave a talk on how the money will help BCHA support young homeless people.

in health and fitness

AN ILLNESS WITHOUT A CURE

By Jess Boyd

Craig Coady from Canford Heath has suffered for years with a rare condition that has no cure. In fact, it took doctors eight years to diagnose EDS Type 3.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) hypermobility is a connective tissue disorder, where the person suffering with it experiences significant complications such as dislocations of the joints, chronic pain, fatigue, muscle complications and more.

I recently interviewed 30-year-old Craig, and he told me what it was like to be living and dealing with this complex illness, and how he copes.

For years, Craig had been living in confusion as to what he was actually dealing with. Bound to a wheelchair most of the time and feeling constant chronic pain and fatigue, doctors were baffled – “It was horrendous,” said Craig.

“There was no proper diagnosis so I was given no proper help. You feel like you’re crazy and no one believes that you’re ill – that’s one of the worst parts of it.”

Craig received little support up until five years ago, when he was finally given a diagnosis for his condition: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 3.

Living with this illness is nowhere near easy, with symptoms that make living life to the fullest a lot harder.

“I get chronic pain and fatigue, as well as my muscles cracking too much. In flare-ups, there’s nothing much I can do. I try to relax and watch TV but it’s hard. I don’t take medication because it doesn’t work,” explains Craig.

There is no known cure for EDS. Many attempts to help Craig have failed with some even worsening his illness. Craig says doctors struggle to help, “it’s almost like they just guess.”

Craig was referred to the orthopedic hospital three times to help him cope; however, this wasn’t very successful. “You have to strengthen your muscles.

But when I went, my legs were actually overworked.

They felt worse than before, my knees felt weaker and it was agony walking. I had to

be bound to my wheelchair more and more.”

Many people Craig saw were confused by the symptoms and although he has been finally given a diagnosis, there is still much he doesn’t know about his condition, which is extemely painful.”

But, there are wonderful ways in which Craig copes.

He has a passion for music and frequently teaches the ukulele at a local café. “It’s very rewarding” Craig exclaims. “I feel like I’m giving something back, inspiring people of all ages is just amazing.”

Music is just one of the ways Craig adds happiness and joy back into his life. He also gets through by meeting and knowing

others around him who are going through the same thing.

“I think it’s so important for me to know people who are going through this too, because they can understand and relate to me. Sometimes when my friends ask me to go out in the evening, I can’t because of fatigue. It’s useful having others who know just what I’m going through,” he says.

But, despite the growing number of people diagnosed with EhlersDanlos Syndrome and similar conditions, awareness and help available is still very limited.

Many are uneducated about the daily struggles that the illness brings, and Craig wants to change this.

“I think it would be great to organise some type of event to help those like me who are affected by the condition,” he says.

As well as this, Craig wants friends and families of those affected to have more knowledge and awareness. “It’s important they understand what we are going through. That would really help.”

There is an EDS helpline at helpline@ehlersdanlos.com and support at www.ehlers-danlos.org

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Four-Legged Best Friends

By Jess Boyd

For many of us, our dogs make us smile and laugh. But for Alison England and her family, the joy that two Woofability dogs have brought to their lives is unimaginable – I interviewed Alison and she told me her story.

Alison’s oldest daughter, 10-year-old Emma, was diagnosed with highfunctioning autism, severe anxiety and epilepsy. Prior to the family introducing Maxwell, a golden retriever assistance dog to their home, life was proving very difficult for Emma.

“During the summer holidays, Emma had got to a stage where she was finding it very difficult to

leave the house due to her anxieties, which made family outings incredibly difficult,” Alison says.

“At school she experienced epileptic fits on more or less a daily basis, in school and also most nights as well. Her school attendance was very sporadic at this time.

It was affecting family life a great deal.”

The family contacted charities that provide assistance dogs for children with autism.

A local charity named Woofability were able to provide Maxwell in September 2016. From then on, Emma and her family’s lives, including her younger sister Hannah, changed completely.

“Emma has been able to go out and enjoy things that she was previously unable to do before the arrival of Maxwell. She has managed to go swimming again, with Maxwell sitting on the side of the pool. She has even managed to take part in a dance show with Maxwell in the audience!“ Maxwell also goes to lessons with Emma to help her achieve a better quality of learning. “Her school has been so supportive,

which has meant that she has been able to access learning again. With the lack of absences and seizures her academic levels are increasing rapidly and she is now in line with her peers again,” Alison tells me.

“I don’t understand how it works, but it does.

It’s like Maxwell fills a void in her life that humans can’t fill,” says Alison.

“He somehow connects her to the world. Her epileptic seizures have stopped fully since the arrival of Maxwell and she is on no medication.”

Sadly, Maxwell has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has only three to four months to live. This was extremely upsetting news

for the family, especially young Emma.

“Woofability have continued to support us and we are so grateful to them for providing us with a new assistance dog, called Buddy,” says Alison. “We plan to keep Maxwell as well and so we are now trying to adjust to life with two dogs!”

Both dogs have most certainly brightened Emma’s life more than words can say, and hence the whole family.

Alison described to me the importance of her dogs to her family, and feels others going through a similar experience should also think about this as an option.

“My hope is that if you are a family struggling to cope with a child with high functioning autism you will know you are not on your own and I would really urge you to consider an assistance dog for your child. It has honestly been life-changing for us as a family.”

Buddy

Alison would like to thank Woofability greatly for all the help and support that they have given her and the happiness they have brought to Emma.

For more details on Woofability please contact them on 01202 814643.

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in health and fitness

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Swimming opens up so many opportunities, whether on holiday or being able to join in and have fun with the family, especially within the area we live in surrounded by water.

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Popular Clubs for older people Registered charity, Brendoncare, runs a range of clubs for older people across Dorset and Hampshire. They include exercise clubs, singing groups and lunch clubs. Two new weekend clubs opening are a gardening club in Colehill and a kurling club in Oakdale.

Colehill gardening club is for anyone with an interest in horticulture, whether you’re a seasoned pro in the garden or a complete beginner.

The weekly club offers a range of garden-related activities from fun quizzes, a horticulture book lending library, information about different gardening topics and the chance to pot your own seeds to take home. Alternatively, it is simply the chance to come along for tea and biscuits and have a chat with others about all things gardening.

Monthly trips to local garden centres are also planned for inspiration.

“Gardening is a great way of getting outdoors and being active.

Even if you don’t have an outdoor space, growing plants on a windowsill can help to provide a sense of achievement and a connection with nature,” explained Josie Hendrick, Club Support for Brendoncare. “Our clubs are a great way for older people to get out and about and meet new friends. We hope to see lots of people from the local area coming along to the club and sharing their love of plants and gardening.”

Due to the popularity of kurling with other Brendoncare members, the new Oakdale weekend club will be the 15th dedicated kurling club launched by the charity. Inspired by the Olympic sport of ice curling, it sees teams compete to get their ‘stones’ on to a target. The stones run on ball bearings and players use a stick to push them. So, unlike the original version, there is no bending down required, making this is an ideal game for everyone, even those with limited mobility.

More information about Brendoncare clubs can be found at wwww.brendoncare.org.uk/clubs or by telephoning 01962 852133.

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by Carol Waterkeyn

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ummer brings holidaymakers flocking to Christchurch but it’s also a place popular with local people all year round. There really is something for everyone, from things to keep the kids entertained such as ski-bobbing, indoor fun and a party shop, to fine dining, boat trips, music and food-themed events for the adults. There’s a priory, old castle walls and a museum for all the family to enjoy as testaments to the history of Christchurch, while there are watersports and a leisure centre for the more active among us.

Christchurch’s Regent Centre theatre provides entertainment in the form of musical and theatre productions, exhibitions and more.

There’s a huge choice of eateries to get those taste buds tingling and a lot of fresh seafood on offer, brought in by the fishing boats at nearby Mudeford.

If live music appeals it can be found in several of the hostelries around Christchurch.

As well as providing entertainment, there’s a range of businesses poised to help you, whether you are improving or selling your home, or buying gifts, homewares or outfits.

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Complete with multiple decks, a pirate’s pole, working helm and a spiral slide, this ‘life-sized’ pirate ship is perfect for everyone, from landlubbers to seasoned buccaneers. Topped with its very own Jolly Roger, the galleon is a seriously impressive vessel that’s more than ship-shape for a day’s fun for the kids. It’s situated within the Alpine Adventure Park at Snowtrax, in Matchams Lane, Christchurch. Why not visit today? Land ahoy!

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Upper Deck Expect cocktails and bites at the bar, local food at the table, and harbour views on the terrace.

With menus created by award-winning Chef Patron Alex Aitken, the dishes reflect his philosophy of fresh, seasonal and local. Amongst the delicious offerings included are local Poole Bay rock oysters, cracked crab claws, catch of the day from the local Mudeford fishermen and even homereared lamb, pork and beef. It’s a place to relax, dine and drink; guests are welcome to visit throughout the day. From early morning coffees and breakfast at the bar, to brunch and long lunches on the terrace, rolling into the buzz of dinner and drinks under the stars at night.

Telephone 01202 400954 to make a reservation.

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Focus on CHRISTCHURCH Christchurch offers a fantastic range of dining options, great entertainment, tempting places to do your shopping and a thriving community with a whole host of events.

Former Mayor of Christchurch presents cheques to charities

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ast year’s Mayor of Christchurch, Cllr Mrs Trish Jamieson, handed out cheques on 15 June amounting to nearly £6,500 to the three charities she chose to support during her mayoral year. Her chosen charities were: The Stable Family Homes Trust, Teenage Cancer Trust and Woofability.

Each charity received a cheque for £2,164 raised by Cllr Jamieson during her year of office with the help of those at The Cliffhanger Restaurant, Sophisticats Ladies’ Golf Club and Christchurch Conservative Club.

Cllr Jamieson commented, “All three of these organisations really make a difference and have a positive impact on the lives of people in our community.

“I am delighted to have been able to raise funds for such good causes, and I would like

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to thank the charities for all their hard work, compassion and dedication.”

By way of thanks, representatives from Woofability have offered Cllr Jamieson an opportunity to meet and name one of their puppies. Co-founder of Woofability, Andy Clarke commented, “We are very grateful to Cllr Jamieson, and this money will help train a dog to support another local person.”

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Adam Window Centres offer choice Just up the road on the outskirts of Christchurch in Tuckton you will find the Adam Window showroom displaying all the products they offer so you can be sure to make the right choice. They strive for the highest levels of customer satisfaction, quality of products and installation. Adam Window Centres have Kitemark™ certified installers, ensuring you receive an expert survey and installation.

Established since 1994, and having the British Standard awarded in 2009, the company is run by Peter and Lesley Rowles, who believe their passion for customer satisfaction and unrivalled quality has elevated the company to one of Dorset’s leading independent home improvement specialists.

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ents HCP Pres

‘Made In Dagenham’

– The Musical at the Regent

It’s back to the swinging sixties as the award-winning Highcliffe Charity Players get groovy with their latest musical – Made in Dagenham, the inspiring, heart-warming story about a group of Dagenham female factory workers who made history fighting for women’s rights against the might of Ford.

Adapted from the much-loved 2010 British film, this fun-filled, high octane, feel-good show was inspired by true-life events.

The story follows Rita O’Grady, a working mother, who leads Dagenham’s feisty sewing machinists on their life-changing journey for sexual equality in ‘60s Britain.

The cast is led by Beth Chumley as Rita, who says, “I feel absolutely honoured to be playing such a

Free blood sample test to help end prostate cancer Christchurch Freemasons are offering men aged 40 and over free PSA testing – to help stop prostate cancer in its tracks.

strong-willed character in such a moving show – I can’t wait!”

The production is sponsored by local Ford Dealers, Keith Motors. HCP’s Made in Dagenham runs at the Regent Centre for five performances from 26-29 July 2017.

Tickets are £14.50, concessions £13.50, available from the Regent Centre Box Office 01202 499199 and online: www.regentcentre.co.uk

In association with the Prostate Cancer Support Organisation, Christchurch Masonic Hall will be open from 9am on Saturday 8 July for free blood sample tests. This sample can determine whether prostate cancer is present or not – because men’s lives matter. It will be an open day, so you can go along and have a chat. To save time, please book an appointment.

Call Jim on 01202 580436 or Chris on 07977 414597. It could save your life.

Christchurch Masonic Hall is located at 45 Warren Avenue, Mudeford, Christchurch, BH23 3JY.

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Highlighting

HIGHCLIFFE

Not far from Christchurch is Highcliffe, a popular spot for visitors along with nearby Stanpit and Mudeford.

Highcliffe boasts some great places to eat, some interesting individual shops, where you can purchase anything from a picture frame to a fireplace, a popular beach and picturesque places to walk. Highcliffe Castle, a Grade 1 listed historic 18th century house is a main attraction with regular events and exhibitions and provides a popular location for weddings.

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Highcliffe Post Office and Occasions Card Shop Occasions’ owners, Jocelyn and Stuart say they are making steady progress towards Highcliffe Post Office re-opening inside the Occasions card shop.

Whilst they can’t announce a definite date for the branch to reopen, it is still 100% expected to do so in the coming months, and you can be assured that Occasions’ owners, Jocelyn and Stuart, are doing all they can to make this happen as quickly as possible.

Ultimately, they are constrained by the administrative processes

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of the Post Office, and despite the seeming lack of urgency, they have been equally determined to see the branch re-open in Highcliffe.

Occasions at 348 Lymington Road offers the best range of cards, stationery, balloons and numerous other goodies for miles, and will continue to do so when the Post Office re-opens.

Occasions’ owners say, “Please rest assured that as soon as we’ve received further news on the Post Office front we will let everybody know.”

Avon & Friars Cliff Beach

RECYCLING AND COAST PROTECTION WORKS

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ontractors commenced sand recycling operations in June at Avon and Friars Cliff beaches. Unfortunately sea levels were higher than predicted and proved too deep for excavators to safely access the furthest identified offshore sandbars. The contractor was still able to successfully extract material from a smaller nearshore bar, which proved very useful, but further extraction is still required.

The council’s contractor will attempt further sand extraction when the spring tide cycle commences again. If this is successful, it will see further sand extraction and spreading operations being undertaken, which means that operations may continue into the first week of July. The works are crucial to protect the coastline.

Other coast protection activities have continued with good progress. All precast concrete barriers have been temporarily buried along Avon Beach and delivery of limestone rock blocks for groyne repairs has commenced.

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING AS TRAIN DEPARTS SWANAGE RAILWAY 45 YEARS LATE

By Carol Waterkeyn and Jess Boyd

The historic and inaugural train service to link Swanage and Corfe Castle with the main line at Wareham took place on Tuesday 13 June and set off from Swanage Railway’s platform 1 at 10.23am.

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continue. They’ve all worked very, very hard and a lot of money and time has gone into it. I think it’s going to be amazing.”

Phil Dominey of SW Trains commented, ”As the stakeholder manager I have been liaising with the Purbeck Community Rail Partnership for 20 years and I was on the last two trains in 1972. I think it is fantastic both professionally and personally that everyone has literally pulled together and this is the start of a new era.”

Chairman Gavin Johns added, “It is a great day for the railway – a red letter day to be offering public services for the first time since 1972 … It’s a day of great pride.” mags4dorset met couple Susan and Terry Dredge who have both been volunteering at Swanage Railway.

Susan helps with Health & Safety while Terry does points and signals.

Susan said, “When British Rail decided to close the line in 1972 it was a shock.

Back then people didn’t have as many cars, just buses.”

Jacqui Hagger, who also works for Swanage Railway Station as a trustee, in passenger service and on the Wessex Belle dining train, told mags4dorset her thoughts on the momentous day. “It’s quite an achievement – the finalisation of what the railway has aspired to for so long. I think it’s well worth getting involved, and we always welcome new volunteers.”

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When British Rail decided to close the line in 1972 it was a shock.

Back then people didn’t have as many cars, just buses.

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The last time a train had run on service the whole length of the line was in January 1972, after which, British Rail controversially withdrew the service and demolished the line.

So, after all that time and a great deal of blood, sweat and tears of the volunteers, and years of fundraising and putting the railway back piece by piece, it was a proud moment for everyone involved in Swanage Railway and the Trust on 13 June.

The first train marked the start of a twoyear trial public service using diesel trains operating on 60 days during the summer, with four trains each way per day between Wareham, Corfe Castle and Swanage.

Onboard were many of the volunteers and officers of the railway and Trust, including a founder volunteer who helped to rebuild the Swanage Railway from nothing. Peter Frost was 13 years old and living in Corfe Castle when British Rail controversially closed the ten-mile branch line from Swanage to Wareham.

As well as Peter, Swanage town crier Andrew Fleming and the media including mags4dorset’s Carol Waterkeyn and student placement Jess Boyd were on board.

Valerie Travers, was also taking that first train. She has been working at the train station gift shop for eight years and was very pleased about the outcome of all the hard work. “It’s very rewarding,” she said.

“And it’s lovely because my gran was on the last train in 1972 and I’m here on the first one today!”

She told us how the line has been given a two-year trial – and how everyone hopes for it to remain after this. “Too much hard work has gone into this for it not to

Stuart Magnus, acting as a guard on the train said he joined the railway as a volunteer four years ago. He is a trustee of the charity, a porter on the station and during the winter he works in the workshop “putting one of the big steam trains back together.”

Elated Swanage Railway volunteers have recently celebrated receiving the coveted and prestigious Queens Award for Voluntary Service. Gavin Johns said, “This is a tremendous public recognition for the huge amount of work put in by so many volunteers over the last 45 years to bring about this milestone in community rail services. To have all the hard work that has been required over the past 45 years to create the Swanage Railway marked in this way by Her Majesty the Queen is very special indeed and something that we will treasure.

“Our founding members had a dream of restoring the railway and returning Swanage and Corfe Castle train services to Wareham. We have fulfilled that dream and have become a valued part of the Purbeck community,” he added.

Jess and Carol had a great time on the journey from Swanage to Wareham and back and met many people involved in Swanage Railway and the Trust, too numerous to mention.

If you would like to sign up to be a volunteer or require more information, please contact iwanttobeavolunteer@swanagerailway.co.uk

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Forum Jewellers of Broadstone is celebrating its 35th Anniversary as an independent family run jewellers offering excellent choice, exceptional customer service, and quality items at competitive prices.

Staff at Forum Jewellers with Helen (fourth from left)

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Whilst visiting family in Dorset in 1982, Iain and Sue Munro spotted an advertisement for a jeweller’s shop for sale in the small market town of Blandford Forum.

Iain had been in the jewellery business since 1966 when he first joined H Samuel, at that time still a family run business.

Subsequent promotions moved him around the UK so when the opportunity presented itself to return to their home county, Iain and Sue were both keen to have a go at running their own business.

They moved to Blandford in 1982 and, after five days of decoration, alterations and refitting, Forum Jewellers opened its doors and the new shop prospered.

After several years of trading Iain and Sue Munro felt they were ready for a new challenge, opening a second shop in Dorset.

In May 1998 Forum Jewellers of Broadstone opened its doors with a warm reception from the locals.

In 2001, their daughter Helen joined the already wellestablished team and the difficult decision to sell the Blandford store was made in order to grow the potential of the Broadstone store.

Forum Jewellers has continued to prosper and with continued marketing has become a household name locally.

Helen Molloy, Forum’s director explains the ethos of the store “We are a very focused family business which remains a traditional jeweller with the foresight to move with the times, selling traditional lines alongside current modern brands to appeal to all ages. We have an excellent choice of diamond rings, gold and silver jewellery and watches.

We specialise in platinum, tanzanite, wedding rings, Pandora, and repairs as well as offering excellent customer service and aftercare service.”

To celebrate such a special anniversary, Forum is offering a £35 gift voucher when anyone spends £100 or more.

Forum is also inviting any original Blandford customers or ex-employees to share their story of shopping or working in the Blandford store all those years ago. Five stories will be chosen at random, each receiving a £35 gift voucher with no purchase necessary. Email admin@ forumjewellers.co.uk and/or visit the Forum Jewellers Facebook page for details.

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BUSINESS | COMMUNITY | UNITY Stewarts Garden Centres are stocking their largest range of barbecue grills this summer and they have teamed up with mags4dorset to give readers the opportunity to win one of the popular Smokey Joe premium charcoal grills and a selection of equipment.

Linda Proctor furniture sales assistant at Stewarts Garden Centre says that the practical design and its user-friendly size is great for those who need to transport the grill to enjoy the fun of outdoor living and alfresco eating over many summers.

For your chance to win fill out the grid and find the word that won’t fit. When you have the correct answer enter online at www. mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to BBQ competition, mags4dorset, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. The closing date is 14 July 2017. The first correct answer drawn will be the winner.

There is no cash alternative.

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To find the answer, complete the grid and discover which word won’t fit.

Buns • Kebabs • Burger • Beef • Chicken • Sausage • Onions

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in with pets

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he summer months can be a challenging time for livestock owners. As the weather gets warmer many parasites that affect animals become more prevalent.

Some of the animals most obviously affected by the change of season are sheep. A few warm days interspersed with rain showers are a recipe for trouble, encouraging flies to hatch.

Fly strike is a horrible thing for any flock owner to deal with and can easily be fatal to the sheep if not detected early enough. Blowflies (metallic green or blue in appearance) lay their white, seed-like eggs in the wool, often at the rear end, but it can be anywhere. When the eggs hatch, the maggots will start to eat into the skin and flesh of the sheep. The blowfly ‘season’ used to be May to September but could be earlier or later, so flock owners must be vigilant and treat the animal with appropriate chemicals.

Sheep can be routinely treated during the ‘season’ with pour-on or spray-on chemicals.

A sheep that has been fly struck will display abnormal behaviour – it may be on its own,

not grazing but looking preoccupied, moving erratically, it may be rubbing along a fence or wall.

Poultry are extremely susceptible to heat stress. Often large numbers of birds being housed together makes them vulnerable. Heat stress not only causes suffering and death in the birds, but results in reduced or lost production and hence adversely affects the whole enterprise. Where possible, it is sound practice to reduce stocking densities in large poultry houses during the summer.

Pigs generate a lot of heat thus inevitably heatstroke can occur both indoors and outdoors. In the absence of wallowing or wetting, the only methods available to the pig to avoid over-heating are moving to cooler areas – such as where there are draughts or shade – and panting.

Some breeds of pigs are also susceptible to sunburn, so some owners rub sunscreen into the skin to prevent burning and all pigs need some shade during hot sunny weather.

Grazing cattle need to have access to

sufficient shade in the form of hedges or trees, while being alert for fly problems. Special attention needs to be paid to younger calves, as they are markedly more susceptible to heat stress than older animals. Stock should only be moved, gathered, handled or transported in cooler conditions in the early morning or late evening if possible. Livestock hauliers have to show extra care transporting livestock in hot weather and travel when cooler if possible.

It goes without saying all livestock needs clean fresh water daily all year round but even more so during the summer.

Christine Scott

Animal Health Officer If you wish to have any more information on this subject, please contact the Animal Health team on 01305 224475, or visit Dorsetforyou.com and follow the links to Trading Standards, Animal Health pages.

ASK THE VET Q: My dog is picking up loads of ticks – she’s not bothered by them, but I am! Is there anything I can do to stop them attaching?

A: Ticks are certainly very prevalent at this time of year although in our mild local climate, we do now see them for most of the year. I’m glad they don’t appear to be causing your dog distress, but in addition to causing potential skin irritation and infection at the site, our native ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease.

Ticks cannot transmit disease until they have taken a blood meal from their host, which typically takes 36-48 hours. If they are removed promptly or your dog is treated with a good quality anti-tick product, the ticks will be killed before they can transmit disease. Tick removers (which Don’t forget to email can be purchased from your vet or pet store) are Jade your questions to cheap, simple to use and prevent leaving tick be chosen for the mouthparts embedded in the skin. It’s quite easy August 2017 issue: to miss a tick on our furry friends, especially within hello@hillsidevets.co.uk a 48-hour window, so it’s always safer to use a preventative treatment. Not all tick treatments are equally effective and your vet can discuss with you the most appropriate preventative treatment for your pet, based on theirs and your lifestyle.

European tick species have established colonies in the south of England in recent years and whilst still in the minority, they have the capacity to transmit exotic diseases such as Babesiosis, which can cause severe anaemia and even death. In 2016, several dogs were diagnosed with Babesiosis in the UK for the first time. None had travelled abroad. Unfortunately, we will see more cases and preventative treatment is becoming more important.

Lyme disease can also affect humans, sometimes severely. As your dog is currently carrying ticks, it increases the risk of them attaching to you and transmitting disease. I would urge you to make an appointment with your local vet as soon as possible.

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

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in for a bite

NEW RESTAURANT LAUNCHES IN BOURNEMOUTH A restaurant headed up by a Michelin-starred head chef has launched in Bournemouth.

No 34, based at The Orchid Hotel in Gervis Road, boasts a menu focusing on high-quality ingredients while the staff pride themselves on offering a great service.

With 40 covers, the restaurant offers diners the chance to enjoy a meal in an intimate but relaxed setting located a 10-minute walk away from the town centre.

Head chef, Jean Gysemans, trained alongside his father in the family restaurant in France for 26 years before working at Hotel George V in Paris, which has previously been nominated as the world’s best hotel.

Jean and his team use seasonal ingredients as much as possible in their simple dishes, which are packed full of flavour. mags4dorset went along to one of the launch events and editor Janine Pulford was joined by MD Ben Pulford and enjoyed a three-course meal rating the food: delightful, delicious and filling.

Atmosphere: buzzing. Service: top notch.

Christina Joannides, operations manager of No. 34, said they have spent time on perfecting the finer details before hosting the launch events for the restaurant, which aims to be a destination for foodies in the town. She added, “We’re looking forward to welcoming Bournemouth residents and visitors through the doors before a show, on date night, or perhaps just a necessary treat with friends and family.”

The restaurant is open seven days a week from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and it will be open for lunch from 22 June onwards between 12pm and 2.30pm each day, with car parking available on site.

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in for a bite

Food to the fore AT SPIKES BISTRO, DUDSBURY GOLF CLUB Review by Carol Waterkeyn

A couple of weeks ago Mr W and I ventured out to try Spikes Bistro for our evening meal. It was a perfect setting, looking across the beautiful golf course, and with air-conditioning as a bonus to keep us cool.

It’s an open plan bar and bistro, with golfers wandering in for a meal or drinks. There is a more formal restaurant called Bentleys upstairs to suit other moods or occasions, but Spikes was perfect for us on this extremely hot June day. There is also a large patio, which can be covered for shade or if a drop of rain threatens.

Our waiter soon arrived to take our drinks order. Because it was a such a hot day, it was a pint of chilled Peroni for my husband and a small glass of chilled white wine for me – Louis Eschenaeur Sauvignon Blanc, which was very fruity and had a pleasing aftertaste.

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Something that particularly impressed me was that Spikes offers wine in three different-size glasses as well as by the bottle.

The menu changes – whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Our dinner menu had a choice of ten starters, nine mains plus two specials, and three desserts. At this point I should mention that there are two different prices for food, one for members of the golf club and a slightly higher price for nonmembers. However, the difference is small, just a pound or so, and even so we thought the prices were very reasonable. For example, an 8oz Ribeye Steak with mushrooms,

baby leaf salad and fries costs £12.95. You could pay a lot more elsewhere.

However, steak wasn’t our choice for this occasion. We chose baked avocado served with prawns and creamy sauce and sweet chilli chicken wings served with celery and dipping sauces as our starters. Paul enjoyed his avocado and prawns, which was presented with a pretty salad garnish. My chicken wings were served in a little bucket and were piping hot and delicious, if a little messy. The finger bowl supplied was really helpful. The sticks of celery were really fresh and crunchy and I particularly enjoyed the creamy homemade coleslaw.

Our waiter whisked away our empty plates and our main courses soon arrived; Paul had gone for the homemade chargrilled Dudsbury burger in brioche bun with Cheddar cheese and fries, while I had selected salmon and broccoli fishcakes, salad and new potatoes from the specials board. The homemade salmon fishcakes were really crunchy on the outside and had goodsized pieces of fish inside. They tasted as good as they looked and I definitely recommend them if they come up on the menu again. The salad was extremely fresh, not some limp leaves that you sometimes get offered in restaurants. Paul’s burger was of a high standard and was soon demolished.

Sweet chilli chicken wings

Salmon and broccoli fishcakes

Baked avocado with prawns

At this point during our meal something rather unusual happened. My husband spotted someone who looked very like an old friend of his from 30 years ago but who lives in a different part of the country. And yes, on enquiring it was him; he also mentioned he’d had a meal at Spikes Bistro the

in for a bite previous night and said it was very good.

We still can’t get over the coincidence of seeing him there, though!

Anyway, our attention reverted back to our meal and the serious business of choosing a dessert. We contemplated the ginger sponge and custard or the warm chocolate brownie and ice cream but the raspberry and white chocolate roulade won.

It was served with a garnish of strawberries and raspberries and vanilla ice cream and we shared it between us. It was luscious.

A cup of filter coffee rounded off our meal and we gazed out over the beautiful scene of the golf course’s first green and the grass and trees beyond.

This is a wonderful spot to meet family and friends, whether for breakfast, a cup of coffee or drink, lunch or dinner. The bistro is open from 7am in the morning to late evening. It’s a roomy size and groups of up to 22 people can be accommodated on one table but you should book. You should also book, whatever the size of your party, at weekends to avoid disappointment. A carvery is available on Sundays.

We found the waiting staff attentive and friendly without being unduly so, and the service quick, despite two large parties of people being there that evening.

It’s another one to add to our list of good places to go to.

The Dudsbury burger

Photos by Paul Waterkeyn

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EXCLUSIVE

Linda Thornton

honoured for creation of JTYAF Interview by Janine Pulford

“When we set up the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) we had no idea that it would continue for more than a couple of years,” says Linda Thornton, who has just received the British Empire Medal for services to young people in Dorset through the creation of the charity.

Set up by Linda and her husband Pete in memory of their son Lt John ‘JT’ Thornton RM, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan in 2008 aged 22, JTYAF provides opportunities for young people to help them develop as individuals and fulfill their ambitions.

Nine years on, the charity has awarded almost half a million pounds to youngsters with most being granted to young people – many living in the Ferndown area.

I’ve known the Thorntons through mags4dorset for a long time, and would be hard pressed to find a more dedicated couple, who devote their lives to charity.

Working from home, Pete is the chairman. He manages the daily figures and also carries out presentations, which he still finds emotional, and says there is a “lot of paddling beneath the surface.” This, he attributes to Linda saying, “We complement each other and I am over the moon that Linda has received the BEM.” Her responsibility is admin and so she deals ‘behind the scenes’ with all the paperwork. Both of them work hard to drum up volunteers and run events as well as meeting with the charity’s 15 trustees and a treasurer.

Awarded to ordinary people who do extraordinary things, Linda is humbled by the

BEM, and tells me, “It is such a lovely thing for the charity to get recognised.

“With charity work, you just get on with what you’re doing. An award such as this makes you stop and reflect. The charity has been recognised in such a special way. It’s as much for John as for everyone involved.”

And she clearly shares the accolade with Pete as the charity wouldn’t have been there without them both – not forgetting son Ian who was instrumental in setting up the JTYAF and helping when he can.

The charity has grown so much over the years that it has become selfperpetuating. “The more awards we give, the bigger the foundation gets,” says Linda. “Those who receive grants want to come back and raise money for us. We did it for John and it is lovely to be able to support the youngsters and we are so lucky, because the support we get in return is incredible.

It also comes from the local businesses and we can’t thank them enough. We are privileged to have been chosen again by Ferndown Sainsbury’s as their charity of the year.”

She also tells me that she still get calls from those who served alongside John saying they want to help raise funds, which she finds moving.

When the charity was first set up, Linda was the head receptionist at Ferndown Leisure Centre, but she had to leave to devote all her time to JTYAF. “It has totally taken over our lives,” she says, “But we look forward to every morning and we

“There’s nothing better than thinking you are going to make a difference”

99th summer fayre The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Lindsay Wilson, opened St Peter’s 99th annual fayre at Ashley Cross Green in Poole.

Heralded by David Squire, the country’s longest-serving town crier, hundreds of visitors relaxed to entertainment from the Baden-Powell and St Peter’s Church of England Junior School, including steel pan playing.

A fun dog show attracted an impressive array of canine varieties and talented Poole artist, Lisa Berkshire, exhibited art from her Illustrated World exhibition displaying virtues of mermaids, ornate sea stones and items from the deep, whilst Maureen Fripp’s range of Swarovski and cold enamel jewellery created great interest.

“It was a marvellous day and a terrific event,” said the Rector of St Peter’s, Father Michael Camp.

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hope the charity will carry on long after we’re gone.”

I ask Linda if she would she recommend others to do the same and she says without hesitation, “There is nothing better than thinking you’re going to make a difference. Yes I would recommend it.”

From the tragedy of losing a son, the Thorntons have carried on John’s memory with such a passion that his spirit is very much alive and, during my visit, was almost tangible. They have shared his ambitions by passing his hopes and dreams to others in such a positive and charitable way. This is bound to make the official presentation of the BEM to Linda a particularly poignant occasion.

The next events coming up for JTYAF JTYAF Hospitality Day at Bournemouth Air Festival on Sunday 3 September. It’s the only VIP hospitality venue located on the beach, directly under the central flight line.

The Dorset Plane Pull on August Bank Holiday 28 August 10am-6pm. Enterprise Way, Hurn.

Teams of no more than 20 people are invited to pull a Boeing 737 weighing in at 35,000 kg. Call Pete on 07792 121645 for more details.

Kate Adie

to introduce talk A renowned National Trust curator will talk at Hinton Tithe Barn on 13 July following an introduction by the patron of Dorset Archives Trust, journalist and former chief news correspondent for the BBC, Kate Adie.

James Grasby’s talk on ‘Thomas Hardy and Edward Elgar – Curating Lives’ will reveal the relationship between the two giants of Edwardian culture. James will speak on the vital importance of place in shaping the work of both Hardy and Elgar.

Starting at 7pm, the event will be held at the Tithe Barn by courtesy of Mr and Mrs Anthony Pitt-Rivers. Fizz, strawberries and cream will be served and there will be a musical accompaniment from some of Dorset’s youth musicians.

To book tickets call 01305 228922 or email enquiries@dorsetarchivestrust.org.

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with photographer Tom Scrase With the onset of a heatwave last month, Tom Scrase was out with his camera. Here are a handful of photographs he took at the Wimborne Folk Festival (9-11 June), Harry Paye Charity Fun Day on Poole Quay (17 June – when the townsfolk don pirate outfits and celebrate the day Harry Paye took revenge for the attack on Poole); Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival (16-25 June) and Bournemouth Race For Life (11 June). To see more of Tom’s pictures join our mags4dorset Facebook group where members can post their photographs. Tom also took exclusive photos of Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe at the Regent Centre (see review opposite).

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Photographer Tom Scrase and I hot-footed it to the Regent Centre in Christchurch on 6 June to catch this showcase of Strictly Come Dancing stars Ian and Natalie. It was the 63rd in a whirl of a tour of 68 performances.

I had expected an evening of elegant dance numbers and some chat. What I didn’t expect was to be entertained with a mesmerising show of dance, anecdotes and comedy courtesy of Ian and Natalie. Nor did I expect professional singing from Cara Dudgeon and Luke Upton, which was woven into the show and complemented the dance numbers beautifully. I particularly liked the Cabaret sequence. It was a classy and exciting show complete with lighting, smoke effects, sound, and beautiful costumes.

The theatre was packed, and the audience enthusiastic. It was also an interactive show so patrons weren’t allowed to just sit. Volunteers were brought up on stage to try out FitSteps, a fitness regime invented by Ian and Natalie that included elements of the Charleston. Other members of the audience were invited on stage to quiz Ian and Natalie about their dancing careers.

The dancing of this couple is exceptional – and totally watchable.

My favourites were a most beautiful flowing waltz, a romantic rumba and the paso doble, full of drama.

Natalie’s dresses, mostly created

by Dance Sport International and Vicky Gill of Strictly, were stunning and Ian’s ensembles added to the theatre. There were numerous costume changes and on one occasion several ladies were cheekily invited to help Ian change his outfit on stage.

As well as creating a perfect partnership, Ian and Natalie are great friends. Natalie calls Ian her dancing ‘husband’, although she

is engaged to businessman James Knibbs.

After the show we had an audience with the dancing pair and she told us that at Christmas she is going home to Australia to “plan a wedding”. Meanwhile Ian revealed to me that he is getting married on 22 July to partner Drew Merriman, and before that he is coming to Bournemouth for his stag party.

He added that he absolutely loves Bournemouth.

I asked Ian and Natalie what their favourite dances are. Ian replied, “It depends on my mood.

If I’m angry, a paso doble – other times a waltz or foxtrot. When I was younger I was leaning towards Latin dances, now I’m older I prefer the slower, ballroom ones.”

They are an elegant couple.

They didn’t however study ballet, which you might expect given the beautiful lines they produce.

Ian started dancing aged ten, accompanying his younger brother to ballroom dancing lessons.

Natalie was only three when she started dancing in her homeland of Australia.

For Natalie, “The Viennese Waltz, the American smooth or rumba,” are her preferred dances, all are performed at the highest level of skill, with some incredible lifts.

Both dancers have now finished competing in Strictly Come Dancing, although Ian appears in the BBC2 programme It Takes Two with Zoe Ball. He is as funny in real life as he is on the programme.

In the words of Strictly judge Craig Revel-Horwood – the whole evening was “fab-u-lous darlings”.

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this month Details were correct at the time of going to print but readers are advised to check before attending events

5 July 12 noon

Ferndown Probus Club lunch and talk ‘Walks around Dorset’ at Dudsbury Golf Club. New members welcome. More details from the Secretary 01202 875757

5 July 2-5pm

Open garden at The Old Rectory, Litton Cheney, Dorchester. Featuring front and walled gardens with arrays of flowers such as peonies, roses, tulips and verbascums. Admission £6, Children free. Homemade teas available.

6 July 2.30pm

Details on what it entails to become a volunteer for the GoodNeighbour/ Befriending Scheme at West Moors Library. Volunteers are needed with spare time who can help others do jobs that they are unable to do them themselves. To find out more, just turn up.

6 July 7.30pm

Verwood Horticultural Society meeting at Memorial Hall. Wild Flowers - Geoff Hawkins 01202 814376

8 July 7.30pm

The Grange Choral Society at Christchurch Priory. Opera Gala with arias and choruses. Conducted by Marcio da Silva. Tickets from www.christchurchpriory.org or call 01202 485804.

8-9 July

Pommery Seafood Festival at Weymouth Harbour, with celebrity guests, wellknown chefs, cooking demonstrations, kids zone, and many stalls. Free entry.

Raising funds for the Fishermen’s Mission. More info from www.dorsetseafood.co.uk

10 July 8pm

Martin Bennett’s Old Green River Band at Bournemouth Traditional Jazz Club at the Bluebirds Social Club in Longham, BH22 9DP (opposite Haskins garden centre) with dance floor and free car parking. £10 admission, £12 for visitors.

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11 July 10am-2pm

And every Tuesday, new co-working event – Basepoint Jelly for freelancers, home workers and micro-business owners. Bring some work with you. Free of charge. Free parking and Wi-Fi. At Basepoint Business Centre, Aviation Business Park, Christchurch BH23 6NX. Details: 01202 331700.

13 July 10-3pm

Bournemouth Council is holding an in-car child safety clinic at the Littledown Centre. Drivers will have the opportunity to have their child car seats checked free of charge with experts on-hand offering advice. Just turn up or for more information, contact Bournemouth Council.

13 July 7pm (arrive 6.15pm)

Music at St Giles with Yulianna Avdeeva and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giiles BH21 5NA. Tickets £95, includes Prosecco and canapés reception and post-concert two-course meal. Call the BSO on 01202 644704 or visit BSOlive.com to book.

13 July 7.15pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society talk ‘Into Calmer Waters’ about The Algarve, Costa del Luz, Morocco and Gibraltar by Mr R Taylor. Held at the Minster Room at the Community Learning & Resource Centre, 41-44 King Street, Wimborne.

Admission members £1 and nonmembers £3.

14-16 July

Volksfest for Volkswagen enthusiasts in Wareham. At the Worgret Showground, Wareham. With live music, VW autojumble, BMX rider display, graffiti artist display and children’s fun activities.

VWs of all shapes and sizes to enjoy.

Details at www.dorsetvolkfest.co.uk

15 July 5.30pm

CODA Music Trust talent showcase at Forest Arts Centre, New Milton. Eclectic range of music by young talent. Tickets are free but must be booked on 01425 612393.

16 July

Silver Jubilee event with Priests House Museum. For more info: info@wimborneinbloom.org.uk

15 July 7.30pm

Mayor of Ferndown’s Charity Evening - A Night of Country, Folk and Guitar Sounds. Hosting Ferndown Culture Week’s 2017 headline event at the Royal British Legion Ferndown. Glass of Prosecco on arrival. Evening features many performers. Tickets £12 per person, details Kate on 01202 892249 or secretary@ferndown.gov.uk

18 July 7.30pm

Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society presents a concert of popular music by Ian House at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. Visitors very welcome. £5 payable at door. Details: 01202 895254.

27 July 7.30pm

Jazz at the Meeting House, Ringwood with the Memphis Jazzmen, run in conjunction with Julia’s House, all proceeds from the raffle will go to the charity. Meeting House Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1EY. Admission £7. Free car parking after 6pm in the Furlong car park opposite.

27-30 July

Camp Bestival returns to Lulworth Castle and is a multi-award winning festival that combines a family festival experience with an action packed camping holiday.

A musical line up of famous faces such as Mark Ronson and Louisa Johnson.

For enquiries contact hidehi@campbestival.net or ring 020 33 274810.

30 July 10am–3pm

21-23 July

Curious Festival at Pylewell Park, New Forest, with music, literature, comedy and more. Details from the website www.curiousartsfestival.com

Shaftesbury Carnival classic car and bike show, Barton Hill Recreation Ground SP7 8QA. Cars £5 bikes £3.

Many trophies. Refreshments, stalls and licensed bar. All proceeds to local charities. For information or to book in advance contact Ray on 01747 852922 or email humphrieshouse@btinternet.com

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Spur Gate open garden, with a gravel garden, Japanese area and woodland.

The teahouse offers a peaceful and sheltered destination, with homemade teas available. Adults £4, children free. For details email annebbutler@ btinternet.com or call 01202 732342.

24 July-5 August 10am to 4.30pm

Wimborne Art Club Summer Exhibition 2017. Exhibition and sale of original paintings and cards by local talented artists at Church House, High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Entry free.

26 July 7.30pm

Verwood Keyboard Society concert with Andrew Varley on Tyros keyboard in the Hub theatre. Tickets £10 on the door. Further information from Janetta, 01202 822936 or Organfax website.

Start of the Candlelight Procession in Bournemouth’s, from the Lower Gardens to Pier Approach at dusk.

4–12 August

OnStage live music acts will be playing at Pier Approach on Bournemouth seafront. On 5 August, Olly Murs will be performing in Kings Park as part of his summer tour of major outdoor venues.

This one night only performance will be the first of its kind in Kings Park. More info from bournemouth.co.uk.

5 August 12 noon

Ferndown Probus Club lunch and talk ‘The Flying Enterprise’ at Dudsbury Golf Club. New members welcome. More details from the Secretary 01202 875757

5-6 August

The Great Dorset Chilli Festival, Wimborne St Giles.

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he Searchers’ remarkable career continues. With classic hits such as, Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, they have contributed enormously since that special time in the ‘60s that also gave us the Beatles.

With total record sales in excess of 50 million, The Searchers still have great

appeal. They tour the globe as much today as they have done throughout a career spanning five decades.

Their special ‘solo’ concert is a show that has been enthusiastically received. Combined with anecdotes and reminiscences, this fully self-contained concert includes all their famous hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other well-known favourites.

Don’t miss The Searchers live in concert at The Regent Centre, Christchurch on Sunday 20 August at 7.30pm. Tickets are normally £21.50 but here’s your chance to win two.

Just answer the following question: How many records have the Searchers sold?

CHARITY CHOSEN

for Dorchester Literary Festival Dorset Community Foundation, a local charity that has helped thousands of local residents in need over the last 16 years, has been chosen to benefit from donations raised during the annual Dorchester Literary Festival, which will take place between 18 and 22 October.

Janet Gleeson, festival co-director explained, “This year the festival is proudly supporting Dorset Community Foundation – a local charitable foundation which raises donations for those most in need by encouraging local giving and philanthropy across Dorset.”

Jon Yates, chief executive at the charity thanked the organisers, “We are thrilled to be the chosen charity for such a reputable event which has helped put Dorchester on the literary map.”

The festival, which attracts hundreds of visitors is being headlined by Tracy Chevalier, the eminent biographer AN Wilson, Holocaust survivor Iby Knill and comedian Christopher Biggins – to name a few.

Over the last 16 years Dorset Community Foundation has raised and distributed over £10 million in support to local residents in need such as older people in fuel poverty, talented but disadvantaged sports stars and deprived young people looking to access or continue their vocational education.

For more information on the work of the Foundation, you can visit www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org.

Enter at: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to: THE SEARCHERS COMPETITION, mags4dorset, 1st floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is 28 July 2017. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd or the Regent Centre are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

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The winner of the family ticket to see the Wizard of Oz was Steven Farrah of Ferndown.

The answer was: Judy Garland The winner of the King’s Arms competition to win a three-course meal for two was Monica Chiverton of Eastleigh.

The answer was: Bib Gourmand

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Review by Carol Waterkeyn

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espite it being a very busy weekend elsewhere, with Wimborne Folk Festival, Bournemouth’s Race for Life and more, the Cheese and Chilli Festival near Bournemouth Airport was extremely popular over the weekend of 10-11 June.

With lots of stalls selling fantastic cheeses; from Marmite-flavoured to Spitfire hot cheddar, and goat’s cheese to Gouda, there were a lot to tempt us. Chilli delights ranged from chilli jam, every sort of chilli sauce, chilli ice cream and even Chilli Stinger beer from Downton Brewery, which we just had to sample.

There was live music, as well as cookery demonstrations, stunt bikes and falconry displays and children’s activities to keep everyone entertained. There were lots of tasteful craft stalls to wander around. We unfortunately missed the chilli-eating contest, later in the afternoon, but I’m sure there was some extra heat, and red faces generated in the process. It was a grand day out for all concerned.

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Tom Green’s explosive humour and “not bitter” ranting about President Trump’s hiring and firing practices led to a hysterical night of belly laughs and consistently sidesplitting comedy.

Adam Trimby reviews the European Comedy Road Trip.

ROAD TRIP The opportunity to see Tom Green perform live in the UK is not one that comes around often. So the chances that Tom Green might make a quick trip to Bournemouth’s O2 Academy, chicken sandwiched between two shows in Cardiff, was unmissable for some die-hard fans.

Before the main event though, it was the job of the support acts to warm up the crowd. Local

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Bournemouth talent Graham Whistler impressed the audience with his narcissistic candour and unique perspective on being a comedian with a disability, while Portsmouth standup Sunjai Arif’s wild and weird comedy blew the crowd away with borderline surreal nipple anecdotes, stories about how “Alpha” it is to own a people carrier and his new toothpaste obsession.

However, this was all in anticipation for something else, a man formidable in the strange and hilarious.

As soon as Green walked onto the stage, we were already laughing in anticipation. Just his presence split the sides of some people in the audience.

As Green began, he boasted a little about Canadian pencils before exposing his afternoon research about Bournemouth Pier. “Voted number one pier in the UK,” he repeated, over and over again until people were unsure if it was funny any more. It was. That’s why everyone was still laughing.

Even in the ephemeral climate of the General Election, Green stayed away from UK politics and mainly away from political musings of any kind; yet, no comedy performance is complete without at least mentioning The Donald of America.

This mainly took the shape of a series of jokes, or one long joke, that reflected Green’s time on the American Apprentice, in which Trump was the USA’s answer to Alan Sugar. He reflected on how weird the competition was and how, ultimately, he had to be fired by The President of the United States of America not knowing the rules to the ‘game’. Or, was he just a saboteur?

The whole recollection of the event created floods of laughter throughout the whole of the old Opera House and left everyone wanting more.

A top performance by one of the kings of comedy.

L-R: Adam Trimby (MAGS4DORSET), Tom Green, Ricky Barnes and Louis Pulford, Design Director (MAGS4DORSET)

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Marty Wilde and the Wildcats The legendary Marty Wilde and his Wildcats will be appearing at the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown on 21 July at 7.30pm.

Marty’s show, Born To Rock ‘n’ Roll, which he performs with his Wildcats, has received wonderful critical acclaim and has not only attracted his original fans but a whole host of new ones, who are just discovering the man and his individual brand of rock ‘n’ roll. The show has somewhat of a cult status and is one not to be missed.

Marty Wilde MBE, otherwise known as Reg Smith, was a huge pop star in the 1950s and 60s with massive hits including Rubber Ball and Teenager In Love. His first chart hit, which reached number four in 1958, was Endless Sleep.

Incredibly, Marty is still touring the nation’s concert halls and getting a great reaction from audiences up and down the country.

Enjoy some great music of this vintage; whether you remember Marty from those early days or like rock ‘n’ roll music from the 50s and 60s.

Tickets are priced £21 and are available from the box office on 01202 894858.

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STEP INTO SOMERLEY BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL Friday 25 and Saturday 26 August 2017 The Somerley Beer and Music Festival is a truly family-friendly event; it provides festivalgoers with a fun and relaxed way to spend the August Bank Holiday in the beautiful walled garden on the Somerley Estate, just north of Ringwood.

Founded in 2010 by fellow beer festival enthusiasts, James Somerton and Simon Roundell, the festival has matured over the years into a cracking couple of days of real ales, beers and ciders from local and micro-breweries set against a backdrop of live music and fun family activities. It really is the perfect way to end the summer with your friends and troops.

This year the festival opens on the Friday night and organisers are offering an extended camping opportunity to cover the entire weekend.

For further details and to book tickets please go to www.somerleybeerfestival.com or email: beerfestival@somerley.com or telephone: 01425 473 621. You can also follow on Facebook: @SomerleyBeerMusicFestival , Twitter: @somerleybeer, and Instagram: @somerley_beer_festival.

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Summer is finally here and the calendars are packed with wonderful events throughout East Dorset. From open-air concert picnics and air shows, to fashion shows and steam fairs, Wimborne Tourist Information Centre is your local ticket agent for a whole host of events.

As well as local events, theatre tokens, National Express and Sea View coaches are all bookable at the TIC. Call in to find out what the area has to offer, pick up a list of events happening locally, treat yourself to some Dorset biscuits or pick up your own Dorset flag to hang proudly in your garden!

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Based at the Ash Tree Stables within the Holton Lee Centre, this is the only horse carriage driving facility for disabled adults in Dorset.

Learn to drive a horse and carriage in some 350 acres stretching from Poole Harbour to Holton Heath. Alternatively visitors can enjoy being taken out for a drive. Participants with a wide range of disabilities will enjoy the driving at whatever level, away from traffic.

A dressage arena and cone driving add to the challenges that disabled people can get from carriage driving with horses. All activities are conducted in compliance with RDA strict guidelines. Carts are specially adapted to carry wheelchairs and all drives are escorted.

Every operation is run by a team of enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers and carers. Driving sessions normally last for half an hour and a small donation is asked per person per session.

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Enjoy getting steamed up Drusilla’s annual Steam Up will be on Saturday 19 August. It features steam engines that stop off on their way to the Great Dorset Steam Fayre. Real ales and cider will quench the thirst and a BBQ, stir fry or curry will fill the tummy, plus you’ll get a serving of live music – a winning combination. Monies raised help support local charities. Last year the Steam Up attracted over 50 impressive engines ranging from showman to miniature.

Don’t miss Ringwood and Ellingham Show

A firm favourite for regulars and a great day for all the family, the Ringwood and Ellingham Show is held in the Somerley Estate, by kind permission of Lord Somerto n.

From 8.30am to 5.30pm there is a full main ring programme with separate show rings for horses, a large livestock section and heav y horse display. Popular dog clas ses can be entered on the day and scarecrow and fancy dress competitions will entertain. Trad e stands, a horticultural tent and a craft section, a variety of food outlets and the essential beer tent make this a day not to be missed.

Free all-day parking. Free entry for children under 16, single adul t £12, concs £10. Well-signposted. www.ellinghamshow.co.uk

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Wimborne Model Town is the original 1/10th scale walk-around model of 1950s’ Wimborne. See the original shops from that time, like Woolworths and MacFisheries.

You can log in to the new audio guide, watch the wedding service in the model minster church and look upwards to see the Quarter Jack chiming out just like his life-size counterpart.

See Thomas and drive the trains on the six-track model railway – look out for local Dorset landmarks including the fabulous new illuminated model of Kingston Lacy. There are also free quizzes for all the family.

Mervyn Cole’s popular Family Fun Shows with magic and puppets run at 12 and 2pm on 25 and 29 July and on Tuesdays and Thursdays in August.

On Wednesday afternoons from 26 July–30 August, there’s a programme of storytelling and interactive adventures for all the family, including Gulliver’s Adventures, Little Red Riding Hood and Irish Folk Tales take place at 2.30pm. Visit www.wimborne-modeltown.com for further details.

Breakfast, morning coffee and cake, lunch with a special kids menu, and delicious Dorset cream teas and ice cream are all available from the Tea Room, not forgetting gifts galore in the shop.

Wimborne Model Town is in King Street and is open daily between 10am–5pm.

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Stuffed full of tantalising things to do and places to go, The Summer Blast is out now. The brochure provides courses, workshops, events and ideas to appeal to children from as young as 2 years to 16 years.

You can zip through the tree tops with Go Ape, meet a Gizmobot at Red House Museum, have starlight adventures with Edmondsham Forest School, go coastal orienteering with Activate, get arty at Leigh Park CC and watch films at the Hub. You can learn First Aid at Ferndown Leisure Centre, build a submarine at Walford Mill Craft Centre, make dens at Moors Valley, get Wet and Wild at QE Leisure Centre or physical at the Soccer Academy at 2RM Leisure Centre, ride the model railway and get crafty at Highcliffe Castle.

Make a date for storytelling at Wimborne Model Town or tennis at Christchurch Tennis Club, woodland adventures at Mudeford Wood CC or experience Shakespeare in the Garden at Priest’s House Museum and watch King Arthur at the Allendale Centre during the Sting in the Tale Festival.

And that is only just a little taste of the adventures awaiting you‌ Pick up a brochure from any of the venues advertising on this page or download a copy www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/summer-blast

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specialist services INTERIOR DESIGN

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WINDOW REPAIRS

specialist services WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

FREEADS Proceed with caution when buying privately. mags4dorset cannot accept any liability for transactions carried out as a result of responding to these freeads.

Bed settee (red) not used. Chest of three drawers, light oak as new. £50 each. West Moors. 01202 875443 Girls’ dressing up clothes (black sack).

Includes witch’s outfit, Mrs Santa Claus, princesses and more. £20 the lot. Ringwood 01425 471682 Worktop ideal for workstation 2.3m x 500mm x 38mm brown. £10. Also 7 square yards of clean second-hand 150mm x 150mm x 5mm white glazed tiles. £10. Ringwood 01425 470079 Lounge units light beech. 1 x 6’ long, 1 x 3’8” long. Two glass wall cupboards and centre piece. £150 ono. Ringwood 01425 540103 or 07876 464645 RST Motorbike leathers. Men’s 2-piece black and silver, size 48. £70. Ladies 2-piece red and black, size 14. £40. Ex condition. Verwood.

01202 829371 Garden furniture. 4ft diameter teak table and four chairs. £55. Verwood. 01202 820313 Genuine leather m/cycle jacket. Ladies size 12. 70s style patrol. Good condition. £120 ono.

Fordingbridge. 07867 813213 Michelin 205/55 R16 tyre and wheel for Meriva (Vauxhall). Wheel brace and scissor jack. £50. Verwood. 01202 814059

Pushchair Mirage Plus, £15. Lilac jacket size 12, £18, Teddy bear - Hamleys, £10.

Bournemouth. 07893 164902 Autumn Leaves crockery, immaculate condition, dishwasher, oven, microwave proof. £50. Corfe Mullen. 07521 511507 Box trailer 4’ 6” x 3’6” steel frame with strong timber sides and floor, includes lights £95.

Two tiled-top tables, one 19” x 19” x 16” the other is a wheeled trolley 26” x 18” x 24” £35.

Ferndown. 01202 873411 Accordions Frontali circa 1937 with case, Sonali circa 1975 with case. Vgc. Genuine reason for sale. £250 each ono. Ferndown.

01202 871381 Metal desk, vgc, 50” wide x 23” deep x 29” high £15. Oval table M&S “Home” range vgc, 70” extending to 91”, ideal to shabby chic £30.

Ferndown. 01202 873411 Upright Indesit freezer, 7 drawers, 68cm high, 3 years old, exc condition, £95 ono, Buyer collects. West Moors. Tel: 07734 440662 or 01202 573022 Elite Traveller Plus mobility scooter, vgc, separates for easy transport by car £325. West Moors. 01202 875774

If you wish to advertise in this section, complete the form and send to mags4dorset, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Free insertions limited to two items per person. Trade adverts must be paid for £30 per item plus VAT, max 25 words.

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White cover for Ikea Ektorp armchair and Tullsta chair £5. Wimborne. 01202 813889

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Curtains, fully lined 90” x 90” blue patterned.

Also 2 pairs 90” x 90” light red and black patterned. £15 per pair vgc. St Leonards.

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9th

SHORT STORY COMPETITION closing date approaches

Entries are now being invited for mags4dorset’s 9th Short Story Competition with a top prize of £150 and publication in 4Dorset and/or Viewpoint.

Inspiration for your story is to be drawn from one of the photographs below. If you are a prolific writer you could take inspiration from all three because multiple submissions are acceptable.

As in previous years, the shortlist will be chosen by editor, author and publisher Janine Pulford and the first judge to be announced is Adam Trimby MA Lit who has a masters degree in literary media.

The Rules

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• Length: roughly 1,000 words.

• The inspiration for each story must be taken from one of the photographs below.

• You must give your story a title.

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park near Verwood has welcomed the arrival of a new generation – and you could name the baby!

• All entries must be typed and double line spaced.

• The title of the story, your name, address, email address and phone number must be on its own page.

• The title of the story or identity of the author must not appear on any other pages.

Prizes winner: £150 runner up: £25 Entry fee: £4 for the first story, £3 per story thereafter.

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mags4dorset reserves the right to publish the winning story and runner up story in 4Dorset and/or Viewpoint Magazine and online on the mags4dorset website. The author retains copyright.

Closing date: 31 August 2017 Entries can be submitted and paid for online at www.mags4dorset. co.uk or sent by post with a cheque for full payment to mags4dorset, CWA2017, First Floor King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Entries can also be emailed direct to CWA2017@mags4dorset.co.uk but will not be considered until payment of the entry fee is received.

On 11 June a Suffolk Punch filly arrived.

Taya Street at the farm park said the breed is currently listed ‘critical’ and is rarer than the giant panda. She added, “During the winter we set out to find a pure bred Suffolk Punch which was virtually impossible. However, we came across Uno and Abbey Rose working in Liverpool pulling carriages and we were unable to separate the pair. Abbey Rose was in foal so our mission to home one horse turned into homing three.”

The farm park is currently welcoming name suggestions for the foal.

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