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BOATJUMBLE

Stays afloat at Beaulieu despite rain

SCULPTURE TRAIL Will delight visitors

Cleaner water for Africa FEAST

At Food Fest

Jumble-icious in the rain!

Although Beaulieu Boatjumble was dogged with bad weather, it didn’t stop the bargain hunters coming out.

Numbers of visitors may have been down, but those who braved the showers were in the mood for buying.

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Wheel bargain

Car boot in the sunshine

Paws for thought

From propellers to fenders and small boats to rope, the stalls contained everything for the boating enthusiast.

And for those who didn’t want to squelch through the mud, there was the Palace House, Motor Museum, Secret Army exhibition and other undercover attractions all available to explore within the grounds.

Knot a problem to carry this rope

One of the longest items on sale

The most unusual item on sale

This is a real find

How do I get this home?

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Two props for less than the price of one

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The Great Heath Dragonfly Safari

Broad bodied chaser Š Nigel Brooks

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Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is offering a chance to discover the dazzling dragonflies of Upton Heath this spring half term

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n The Great Heath Dragonfly Safari, families can find out more about these incredible and beautiful insects, with dragonfly activities and a walk to look for the real thing at a top dragonfly site.

Nicky Hoar, The Great Heath Learning and Interpretation Officer at Dorset Wildlife Trust, said: “Come and join us as we search the heath for these mini winged dragons. Find out why this is such a special place for them and take home your own dragonfly activity and spotter sheet.”

The Great Heath Living Landscape has purchased 1,500 acres of wildlife rich land for the benefit of people and wildlife in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and East Dorset and this event is the start of many opportunities for people of all ages to get involved.

Nicky added: “We are excited to be launching this very first event in The Great Heath Living Landscape project. With our partners, we want to bring people closer to the wildlife around us so that we can all enjoy it and protect it.”

Upton Heath has been named as a top site for dragonflies in Britain, with 25 species recorded, from the daintiest damselflies to magnificent dragonflies like the broad bodied chaser and the emperor.

The Great Heath Dragonfly Safari is on Tuesday 27 May from 10am to 1pm. Meet at the Urban Wildlife Centre, Beacon Hill Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3RX. For more information ring 01202 692033 or www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ the_great_heath

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We are excited to be launching this very first event in The Great Heath Living Landscape project.

With our partners, we want to bring people closer to the wildlife around us so that we can all enjoy it and protect it.

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by Hattie Lovegrove

Myra’s Wells charity for clean water in Africa

A small Dorset charity has built 40 wells in villages in Africa. Myra’s Wells, based in West Moors, has made a valuable contribution to many African villagers’ lives by providing a clean water supply.

The founder of the charity, Eddie Martin said: “It transforms their lives, reducing disease, enabling them to drink, wash, grow crops and keep animals. Death rates are substantially reduced immediately because people are no longer drinking dirty water.”

A 60 metre deep well costs approximately £5,000 and can supply the needs of thousands of people.

Myra’s Wells primarily digs wells in Burkina Faso, West Africa. However, the charity also fills 40 foot containers with relief supplies such as clothes, medical supplies and school equipment.

“We send about one a year, The big difference which costs around £7,000 to buy and ship from Southampton with us is that we can to Africa and then onto honestly say that 100% Ouagadougou,” Eddie said.

He decided to start the of the money we get charity after he visited Christine is spent on providing Zoungrana in Burkina Faso in 2006. Eddie and his wife Myra clean water. sponsored Christine when she travelled to Bournemouth to study English in 1977. After Myra sadly died in 2005, Eddie accepted Christine’s invitation to visit her. A friend from his church offered to accompany him.

They visited Mali and then travelled to the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou.

His hostess Christine and her husband Michel ran a Christian school in a village called Zongo, not far from the capital.

Christine took Eddie and his travelling companion to visit the school. There were four finished classrooms. One classroom was half built and the construction of another had not even started. They helped construct the rest of the school buildings using mud bricks. The school had 300 pupils and teachers were paid £40 per month.

However, education was not the main problem in Zongo. Eddie immediately recognised that the people in Zongo were at a significant disadvantage because there was a lack of clean water. Villagers had to walk nearly four miles each morning to get water from a well in the neighbouring village.

Eddie learnt that a well could be built for approximately £4,000. This could provide unlimited water for around 4,000 people.

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He decided he wanted to help and asked his friends if they would be willing to contribute towards the cost of building a well in the memory of Myra. Donations rushed in - Eddie raised a total of £8,000.

Consequently, two wells were constructed, one in Zongo and another in the village of Bingo.

After the wells were built, Eddie continued to receive donations. In 2013, the charity built approximately 10 wells in areas like Sabou, Bilanga, Matiakoali, Gonse and Toma.

“Every penny I get is spent on providing clean water,” Eddie said.

“In some bigger charities, up to 20% of spending is not on charitable objectives.

This money may be spent on admin, fundraising or governance.”

Eddie added: “The big difference with us is that we can honestly say that 100% of the money we get is spent on providing clean water.”

The charity drilled a well in Myra village in 2009. The village has a special significance because it shares the same name as Eddie’s wife. The village is remote - it is situated on the edge of the desert, north of Ouagadougou.

Before the well was built, there was a significant problem with dirty water causing disease and death. The water was used by both the human and animal population.

It was also used for drinking, cooking, washing and irrigation.

Eddie said that he would like the total number of wells built by the charity to reach 100 in the next few years and hopes to build another 10 this year.

“I would really like to purchase our own drilling rig,” he said, “however, this will cost about £250,000 and unless we can get substantial money from somewhere, that has to remain a dream.”

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Sculpture trail

will delight visitors Belgian Barge Horse - Carol Orwin

Agent Provacateu - Maggie Butler

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culptures created by some of the most talented amateur and professional sculptors from across the south of England will form one of the largest sculpture trails in the country from 23 May until 20 August, featuring figurative, abstract, floral and animal pieces created by the members of the Surrey Sculpture Society.

Set within the picturesque grounds of the Beaulieu attraction, the exhibition begins at the entrance to the world famous National Motor Museum and draws visitors along its trail, through the Victorian Ornamental Kitchen and Flower Gardens and Abbey ruins to Palace House and tranquil waterside setting.

Smaller sculptures will be displayed within Palace House, which is one of just ten designated Treasure Houses of England.

It will be the fifth year that Beaulieu will host this popular exhibition and also the 20th anniversary

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of the Surrey Sculpture Society, a well-established regional arts organisation with over 350 members, which has been featured on national radio and television.

“The Surrey Sculpture Society is delighted to be invited back once again to Beaulieu. It is such a prestigious location and Beaulieu’s beautiful gardens provide the perfect setting to showcase our artists’ work.

The exhibition will also form part of our society’s 20th anniversary celebrations,” commented Sue Cundell, Chairman of the Surrey Sculpture Society.

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Glass Sculpture - Adam Aaronson

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ommenting on the success of the sculpture exhibition last year the Hon Ralph Montagu said: “The artworks add an extra element to the attraction for the thousands of visitors coming to Beaulieu and has become a much anticipated annual summer feature.”

Sue Cundell continued: “The sculptures range from traditional to contemporary styles offering broad appeal to suit all tastes and budgets. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from smaller works to major pieces of sculpture and all pieces in the exhibition are for sale.”

The exhibition can be seen as part of a visit to the Beaulieu attraction, which is open from 10am every day.

For further information telephone 01590 612345 or visit www.beaulieuevents. co.uk. For more information on the Surrey Sculpture Society visit www.surreysculpture.org.uk

Sage - Pippa Burley

Otter - Michael Glasspool

Baby Elephant - Gilbert Wyman

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Christchurch Food Festival The 15th Christchurch Food & Wine Festival will be held on the weekend of 10 and 11 May with various establishments in the town holding their own events during the month The celebrated Indian chef, Cyrus Todiwala, who recently appeared in the BBC2 series ‘The Incredible Spice Men’, is to return following his successful appearance at the festival in 2010.

Cyrus, who runs his own restaurant Café Spice Namaste in London, will be showing his culinary skills in the demonstration marquee on Sunday 11 May. The Festival’s patron, Lesley Waters, will also be back, appearing on Saturday 10 May. Lesley will be joining the Mayor of Christchurch, Cllr John Lofts, to officially open the festival from the balcony of the Old Town Hall in the High Street at 10am on Saturday 10 May. The festival market in the High Street on 10 and 11 May will contain around 120 stalls selling a huge variety of food and drink.

Druitt Gardens will be used as a picnic area with community organisations, entertainment and activities for children. Sunday 11 May will see a Bake Day at the Kings Arms bowling green pavilion with competitions to find the best cakes, tarts and pies in Christchurch.

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New this year will be an Ale Trail where visitors can buy a ‘passport’ which will allow them to try out real ales in a variety of local pubs throughout the borough and a Tasty Trail with special offers to try at delicatessens, shops and restaurants throughout the town.

Young cooks are catered for with the Kids Kitchen at The Priory School and The Kings Arms. Most sessions are fully booked but there are still a few places available with tickets from The Regent Centre.

Christchurch Council is sponsoring the demonstration marquee, which will feature demonstrations from local chefs as well as Lesley Waters and Cyrus Todiwala. On Sunday 11 May at 2.30pm star of Dancing on Ice and The Food Network, Matt Evers, will be presenting a special fun family session with cookery demonstrations and cocktail mixing with

mixologists from The Captain’s Club.

The morning of Monday 12 May sees the final of the Junior Cook of the Year competition when the winners of the semi-finals held at The Grange, Highcliffe and Twynham Schools will take to the stage to cook in front of the audience.

There will also be the final of the primary schools’ “design a meal on a plate” competition.

The afternoon of Monday 12 May is an Industry Day – a new initiative focusing on food professionals and the catering industry.

All information and events can be found on the website at www.christchurchfoodfest.co.uk

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Birds flock to forest There’s a clutch of new arrivals at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood this spring with birds flocking into the park.

Thirteen ducklings were sighted on Moors Lake as the first raft took to the water – the highest single hatching figure recorded at Moors Valley.

Chiffchaffs (Phylloscopus collybita) are being sighted regularly snapping up insects as they fly past and, with the swallows due to arrive any day the nest cameras are already relaying images of nuthatches (Sita europaea) bringing in bark peeled from the abundant pine trees to line their nest.

“It’s wonderful to hear the dawn chorus as the park wakes up each spring morning,” said Pam, a long-time bird enthusiast and Moors Valley Information Officer. “We are already keeping a watchful eye on many young families and I’m particularly delighted to announce the arrival of a nest of house sparrows near the railway platform at Kingsmere Station.”

Once common in most gardens the house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is now red listed by the RSPB following a drop in recorded numbers of 71%. It is thought that part of this severe decline has been caused by a lack of insects resulting in poorly fed chicks.

“At Moors Valley there are plenty of suitable nest sites for sparrows and natural food sources, and we also provide a feeding station at the back of the visitor centre,” added Pam. “It’s a great place to sit quietly and see how many species you can spot.”

For further details visit the website www.moors-valley. co.uk or contact the Rangers on 01425 470721.

House sparrow, Ray Kennedy (rspb-images.com)

New First World War Memorial Rose Garden The first in a number of events during 2014 planned to commemorate the centenary of the start of World War I took place in Christchurch on St George’s Day. The Mayor of Christchurch, Cllr John Lofts, opened a new Memorial Rose Garden at Church Hatch Gardens at Christchurch Priory. He was joined by members of The Royal British Legion, representatives of armed forces associations, councillors and officers from Christchurch Council and pupils from The Priory School for the opening ceremony.

The Mayor spoke about the war and unveiled a plaque with the words “In ever grateful remembrance of those who fell in the fight for freedom and peace in the Great War 1914 – 1918”. This was followed by bugler Nick Jarvis from the Royal British Legion Band playing the last post and a minute’s silence.

Nick then played Reveille and the Vicar of the Priory Church, Revd Christopher Mann led a prayer of remembrance.

The Rose Garden has been planted with a variety of roses whose names are associated with commemorations of the war including Commonwealth Glory, Super Trouper, Mountbatten, Compassionate Friend, Continued Friends and Remembrance. There are also trellises with climbing roses Times Past and White Star.

A programme detailing all of the events which are taking place throughout the year in the borough to commemorate the Great War is available from Christchurch Information Centre, libraries, the Civic Opening of Rose Garden Offices and other venues in Christchurch.

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Nick Jarvis, Revd Chris Mann & Mayor

Trust wins green awards The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RBCH) has scooped two national awards for its environmental sustainability work.

TV presenter and naturalist, Chris Packham, presented the Trust with awards for waste management and behaviour change at the NHS Sustainability Day Awards ceremony in London.

Staff have worked hard to reduce the Trust’s carbon footprint and during 2013 the site became ‘zero waste to landfill’, marking a significant milestone in its sustainable waste story.

Recycling facilities for staff and patients have improved and since 2011, mixed recycling levels have increased by almost 120% from 2.1 tonnes to over 4.6 tonnes per month. Food waste is converted into energy while clinical waste is disposed of via an on-site incinerator plant with the energy produced used to provide heat back to the hospital.

The Trust has also successfully engaged staff to change their behaviour towards sustainability and energy reduction by introducing the Green Impact Scheme in 2013 - only the second NHS trust to implement the programme. Teams

of staff commit to undertaking a set of actions over the course of a year, working towards either a Bronze, Silver or Gold award.

During 2013 over 10 teams took part across the Trust, and completed over 130 green actions. Three key champions from pharmacy - Nicola Abbott, Elizabeth White and Chris Renaut - have found ways to recycle most items coming through their department and encourage their colleagues to be energy efficient.

For several years, the department has also donated used, clean bottle tops to Highcliffe Stroke Club who use these to raise charity money.

Steven Fall, Sustainability Officer, said: “We are thrilled to have won these two awards as it demonstrates real national recognition of our achievements.

“We are particularly proud of our innovative approach to resources, and that we can gain something back from our waste in various forms – be it clinical waste or food waste.”

Pharmacy Champions – Nicola Abbott and Elizabeth White

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Hair raising show hits the right notes From Cats to Les Miserables, students from three local schools turned heads with their stage musical inspired hairstyles.

The students from The Arnewood School in New Milton, Priestlands School in Lymington and Highcliffe School in Dorset created an amazing array of styles for a spectacular musical themed Hair and Beauty Competition.

This annual event, hosted by The Arnewood School, is staged as a formal examination assessment as well as creating a platform to showcase the talents of students.

Each year the student competitors nominate youth focussed charities to benefit from the funds raised by the event and this year the beneficiaries were Southampton Hospital Teenage Cancer Trust and Wessex Heartbeat.

The Arnewood School’s, Dr Mike Horswell said “Our annual Hair and Beauty competition is one of the highlights of the school calendar.

“It’s something we and other local schools look forward to as an enjoyable way to mark the achievement of these really talented students.

“This year’s standard was again extremely high and testimony to the students’ hard work and training they have received from staff at Arnewood and in placement salons.”

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Altogether 83 students took part recruiting friends, siblings, parents and boyfriends to model their hair and beauty designs.

Taking their inspiration from musicals, hairstyles included a sweet shop from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a guitar from ‘We will Rock You’ and numerous animals from Cats and The Lion King.

A capacity audience of 300 attended the show and at the end of proceedings awards were given for the most inventive and technically challenging styles.

First prize winners in each category were: Year 10 - Megan Munnik; Year 11 - Mahallah Drodge; Year 12 - Chloe Jade Turner; Year 13 - Sophie Simpson (both trainees with South Hair); Year 14 - Cleo Brown (trainee with Faith Hair).

The Arnewood School’s hair and beauty courses are for students aged 14-19 and are taught as subject options within the GCSE and post 16 curriculums as well as being attended by students pursuing a career in hairdressing and beauty therapy.

Many of the students complement their studies with placements in local salons.

The Hair and Beauty Show raised £1,000 for the charities.

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Year 12 winner of the Hair and Beauty show, Chloe Jade Turner and her model, Harry Young from Highcliffe School, who sported hair and make-up inspired by the musical Cats.

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New ballet comes to Poole Birmingham Royal Ballet return to Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts on 13 & 14 May with an eclectic triple bill of dance The breathtaking programme features thrilling works by two of the greats of British ballet, Sir Frederick Ashton and Sir Kenneth MacMillan, alongside an exciting new work from upcoming choreographer Alexander Whitley. All three are accompanied by live music from members of the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

A huge hit when it was first performed in 1933, Les Rendezvous was the first ballet in which Ashton put aside the comedy for which he was known and concentrated on pure technique. Loosely based around a group of friends meeting up in a park, the ballet is a series of fiercely difficult divertissements which give the whole cast the chance to show off their virtuosity.

In Elite Syncopations, a completely stripped back theatre bursts into life as dancers in brilliantly coloured costumes gather for a dance competition. An equally vibrant, onstage, ragtime band play old favourites from Scott Joplin and his fellows to accompany a string of sketches, spanning the dazzling, the witty and the touching, as each dancer takes their turn.

One of his best-loved creations, Kenneth MacMillan’s Elite Syncopations leaves audiences smiling.

Kin is an exciting new ballet from Alexander Whitley, Royal Opera House Choreographic Affiliate, Sadler’s Wells New Wave Associate and former Birmingham Royal Ballet company member. Danced to music by young American composer Phil Kline, Kin received its premiere in April at the 2014 International Dance Festival Birmingham.

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