Viewpoint November 2014

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Volume 39, Issue 1

VERWOOD RINGWOOD FORDINGBRIDGE WEST MOORS WIMBORNE ASHLEY HEATH ST IVES, ALDERHOLT

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Verwood remembers Entertainment and Remembrance were combined in a moving concert performed at the Hub in Verwood on 2 November.

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Churchill Impersonator Derek Herbert arrives to give the Battle of Britain speech. Pictured with Cllr Toni Coombs

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VIEWPOINT MAGAZINE 01202 870270 editor

janine pulford

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assistant editor

liz turner

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ben pulford

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HelloReaders

Remembrance Day seemed to have more poignancy this year. The First World War centenary and the long awaited withdrawal from Afghanistan have been on people’s minds and younger generations are increasingly appreciating why we annually take time to think of the soldiers who never came home.

Perhaps the loss of life in Afghanistan has focused people’s minds on the human cost of war.

Leaving Camp Bastion has closed that chapter of our country’s history but the memories will live on. I have written about far too many soldiers killed in Afghanistan, cried with the families and been to the funerals. Their sadness will remain with me always.

But in remembering anyone who has died, we also celebrate their lives and what they meant to us.

All Souls Day on 2 November was a day of prayer for the dead in the Christian church. A day to smile as we thought about loved ones.

The mags4dorset office has been a quieter place than normal over the last few weeks. First we learnt that Jenny Clarke of Woofability had passed away. And then the news we had been dreading came, Janine’s dear sister Lesley had lost her fight against cancer. Even when someone is seriously ill, no one is ever ready to receive such sad news. Lesley led a busy life in Wales and I know Janine and her Mum will miss her terribly. Nick, Ben and Louis are also grieving after losing her and the office closed for a day on 10 November as a mark of respect.

Life is a gift and this has been a time to celebrate everyone who has made a difference during the precious time they spent with us.

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Viewpoint Magazine is independently published and distributed free to homes and businesses in Ringwood, Verwood, Three Legged Cross, Ashley Heath, St Ives, West Moors and Wimborne. Views or opinions expressed in Viewpoint Magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertisement deemed to be unsuitable for publication. Information about a service does not imply recommendation. All purchases made through this publication are done so entirely at your own risk. The copyright on all written material, logos and advertising artwork produced by our studio remains with Viewpoint Magazine and may not be reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher.

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

COPY CLOSING DATE 24 NOVEMBER 2014

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local Putting the fun into FUN-d raising The Haskins Garden Centre at Ferndown is holding a Kids’ Christmas Evening on 4 December with live music, a reindeer hunt, Christmas story times, charity raffle, restaurant and more. Meet Santa and his helpers (ticket only). Proceeds from ticket sales and donations will go to the Dementia Society.

CEIL of approval for article writing

“Writing articles can be a daunting task,” said editor Janine Pulford when she talked to a group of Ferndown Upper School students during a ‘how to’ workshop on 22 October

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irector of local publishing company mags4dorset, Janine edits 4Dorset and Viewpoint Magazine and had been invited to run the workshop by the school’s CEIL (Centre of Excellence for Industrial Liasion) unit. This aims to to bridge the gap between education and employment by developing skills required by employers.

The 10 students including the current editor and assistant editor of the school magazine, Abbie and Chloe, were given pointers on how to write successful articles for press releases and other media, as well as tips on editing.

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There is nothing as rewarding as being able to pass on experience and knowledge to students keen to follow a similar career path

“There is nothing as rewarding as being able to pass on experience and knowledge to students keen to follow a similar career path,” said Janine. “They all seemed to take something positive from the workshop and if any of them would like to submit an article to me, I would be very happy to consider it for publication.”

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local West Moors drivers surprise Community Speed Watch The first West Moors Community Speed Watch revealed some “surprising results” according to Cllr Andy Skeats.

Along with Roy Galway, Brian Collins and Ted Warner, Andy went out with a hand held camera on Pinehurst Road on 24 October.

“Pinehurst Road was chosen by the public as one of the roads where local people had complained and perceived excessive speeds,” he said.

The results proved otherwise.

“To our surprise, only 4% (8 out of 201) drivers

were speeding significantly enough to be recorded and sent a warning letter,” said Andy. “The most common speeds were 28/31mph.”

A white van, whose driver braked, was clocked at 45mph, which was the highest recorded speed.

The team was led by PC Julian Humphries with two PCSOs training, Dan and Adam.

Julian said “ We are pleased to support the West Moors Community Speed Watch volunteers with this scheme to address residents concerns regarding speeding at the locations they identify as a problem.”

Family links strengthen at mags4dorset Ben Pulford, 29, has become managing director of mags4dorset, the local publishing company based in Ferndown.

Together with his brother Louis, 26, who is now the design director, they will lead the company into a new era with more emphasis on design, print and web development.

“Viewpoint and 4Dorset will still be our flagship publications,” says Ben, who has increased new business in recent years, developed the CashUnity initiative and taken on more managerial duties.

Although Janine Pulford, who co-founded the company 11 years ago, will remain a director, she will concentrate on editing the magazines, which are expanding. A true family run, local business, her husband Nick is company secretary.

Ben said, “Although my role has changed and I will have more say in how the company runs, the success of the business relies heavily on the people who work for us. We are fortunate to have a hardworking and dedicated team who enjoy what they do.”

Heatherlands on show

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hairman of East Dorset District Council, Cllr Robin Cook toured the Heatherlands Centre in Ferndown on 23 October.

Welcomed by the Centre Manager John Hanrahan, he visited Hopscotch Pre-school where Lorraine Clark talked about the new extension that will cater for 75 children.

Robin also met the leader of the Age UK group and spoke to some of the 27 members. The Cooking Skills stand, run by Kelly Hunter from Synergy Housing, and the Soft Play Group managed

by Lisa Guy were also visited.

Before leaving, the Chairman was shown the latest Graffiti Art project at the back of the centre and met the Heatherlands Community Police Officer PC Julian Humphries.

John Hanrahan said, “I would like to say a big thank you to the Chairman from everyone at the Heatherlands Centre.”

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Verwood Carnival Saved

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Janine Pulford

ocal people angered by outspoken public criticism of their carnival on the Verwoodians Facebook page met to determine its fate at The Hideaway on 2 October.

The open meeting was called by the Verwood carnival committee following a disappointing event this year, which reflected a lack of enthusiasm by residents to get involved.

It was noted that those who were quick to criticize on Facebook were not at the meeting. Instead around 40 people gathered to take up the reins and do something positive to keep their carnival alive, which has been a tradition in the town since 1929.

Following the resignation of the current chairman, Adrian Read, who had been an integral part of the committee for 25 years, new members were invited to come forward, which they did in numbers. The vacancy of chairman will be filled during the first meeting of the new committee.

The draft accounts showed a healthy balance of £14,000 and it was stated that there were donations to be made to good causes before the accounts could be ratified. It was also pointed out that it costs around £6,000 to put on a carnival in its present location.

It was agreed that the carnival should be saved and that a procession should form part of the event.

New volunteer, Shelley Morris said, “We should have a procession and we should get the schools involved. As a child, I took part in the carnival every year. The tradition should carry on.”

It was agreed that the carnival should be saved and that a procession should form part of the event

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It was also suggested that the carnival should be moved off the ‘Fuzzy Bit’ back onto the recreation ground in the centre of the town and Cllr Simon Gibson who attended the meeting, offered to be an intermediary between the committee and the town council.

“I am willing to work with the carnival committee. I can’t think of anything better than the carnival to use the recreation ground,” he said. He also offered to help with any road closures that may be required from the county council.

“Work out what you want and we can try and make it happen,” he said adding “You can approach the council for funding and applications are considered every six months.”

Those volunteering to bring the next carnival to life said they would like the schools to get more involved and suggested the day could become more of a family day with bouncy castles and games for families rather than a fairground.

Before stepping down as chairman, Adrain Read gave thanks to the Wareham family who have donated the use of the ‘Fuzzy Bit’ free of charge each year for the carnival in its recent history.

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Ferndown’s LIGHTS SWITCH ON 29 November Gugge 2000

Don’t miss Father Christmas helping Ferndown’s youngest ever mayor, Cllr Mike Parkes, to switch on the Christmas lights at 5pm on 29 November under the clock tower.

Wise old Santa and youthful Mike will bring the town alight. There will also be mince pies, mulled wine, hot chestnuts, doughnuts, burgers and children’s rides from 10am.

Organised by Ferndown Chamber of Commerce, live music from midday includes Evelyn Walsh, Carlos Heath and Jenny Oag. Gugge 2000 will unleash their unique explosion of sound at 2pm and Christmas carols will be sung by Studio One. After the switch on, Father Christmas will be at his grotto at the Barrington (small charge will apply).

A raffle for a luxury hamper and Christmas shop window word search will all add to the fun.

If you haven’t received a programme of events with this magazine, pick one up from Ferndown shops , the library, council offices or the Barrington.

Enjoy!

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local Jenny Clarke Obituary

Remembered for her achievement with Woofability and her determination and strength against adversity

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giving talks was an aspect she loved because she could share her experiences and inspire others

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oofability founder Jenny Clarke from Woodlands, died suddenly on Friday, 10 October of heart failure.

She was aged 59.

Born in Hillingdon, West London in July 1955, she met her husband Andy in 1971.

They were married in Ruislip three years later.

Jenny had a busy life working first with Hoover as a PA to the managing director, and then as a sales person with Birds Eye Frozen foods before she and Andy started their own successful business importing kitchen items. The couple moved to Dorset in 1979 after Jenny’s father died of a heart attack, as she wanted to be near her mother. Five years later, tragedy struck. Whilst helping to unload a lorry of imported goods, Jenny fell and broke her spine. She spent 11 months in hospital and was initially paralysed from the neck down necessitating the closure of the business she had worked so hard to build up. Although Jenny regained the use of her upper body, she was confined to a wheelchair

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and her mother (who died last year after a long illness) helped to care for her. Jenny was told she would never have children, which made the birth of Sarah in 1996 a small miracle. She had carried Sarah for six months before even realising she was pregnant. Andy took time off to care for his family, and extended their home. Jenny and Andy developed properties together, but she became increasingly withdrawn because of her disability and spent nearly eight years confined to the home until she was partnered with Farah, a golden retriever from the national charity Dogs for the Disabled.

Farah turned Jenny’s life around and soon she was facing the outside world on the fund-raising trail for the charity in the hope of helping other disabled people in the same way.

It was Farah who inspired Jenny to start Woofability in 2009, a local charity that focuses on helping disabled people in Dorset and Hampshire. She had a vision that she could partner dogs with those who needed them most and she lived to fulfill that vision. The charity has placed 21 dogs, and has another 26 in training. Farah died earlier this year, and Jenny mourned the loss of her faithful companion.

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Despite 30 years of physical challenges, Jenny was known for her exuberance. She was fun to be with, nearly always had a dog on her lap and was much more concerned about others, rather than with her own welfare.

Woofability became her life, and giving talks was an aspect she loved because she could share her experiences and inspire others. With Andy continuously by her side, Jenny looked upon being in a wheelchair as an inconvenience rather than as a disability. Her proudest moment in recent weeks was when her daughter Sarah went to Bedfordshire University to study Sport and PE. Jenny will be remembered for her achievement with Woofability and her determination and her strength against adversity.

Donations to Woofability in Jenny’s memory can be made to AE Jolliffe and Son Funeral Directors, Ferndown 01202 872050.

Readers may remember that Jenny’s dog Farah used to ‘write’ a column in Viewpoint. mag4dorset also supported Woofability in 2011-12, sponsoring Magsie, a golden retriever. She was featured last month after being partnered with a Colten Care home. Director Ben Pulford joined Jenny at the care home a few weeks ago to celebrate Magsie’s success as an assistance dog. Ben said: “Jenny was so proud of all that the charity had achieved and delighted that residents would be able to enjoy spending time with Magsie.

“Jenny has brought a lot of pleasure to many people and despite her disability was determined to live life to the full.

“We will all miss her both as a friend and because of the way she inspired everyone around her.”

Andy along with a large team of supporters will continue the work of Woofability in Jenny’s memory. Editor

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Sun rises on 3LX GRANTS

The first grants have been awarded from the 3LX Solar Fund Group

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t was set up to distribute £13,000 which will be given annually for the next 25 years by Homeland Solar Farm.

Applications made by Steve Saville from Forest FM and Jeremy Andrews from Pinehurst chapel were successful with £1500 split

Jeremy and Steve receive their cheques from Cathy Stevens, chairman of the group

between them with the purpose of benefitting the residents of Three Legged Cross.

Steve Saville is organising on-site radio training in Three Legged Cross for those of all ages interested in radio for fun or as a potential career. He explained that radio training is fun and educational and the results can be shared with Three Legged Cross by broadcasting the best programmes and interviews.

Additionally, interview

training will boost people’s confidence and interpersonal skills Jeremy Andrews, Pastor at Verwood Road Evangelical Chapel in Three Legged Cross has been awarded money to buy a projector and other equipment for children’s activities at the church such as craft materials and games’ equipment. The church runs children’s activities on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings.

Applications for further grant aid funding are now invited from any other groups/individuals and must be received by 18 December.

For further information go to homelandsolarfarm. co.uk and click on 3LX Benefit Fund.

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t Community School councillors from Oakhurs £118 for Macmillan over d raise rs Moo t Wes in First ning in the hall.

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Mayor schools COUNCILLORS

Verwood’s Trinity CE VA First School school council election results were announced by a very important ‘returning officer’. Each class had voted for their representatives by making a cross on their ballot paper and posting it into the ballot box. The town’s Mayor, Councillor Pat Morrow gave the results and presented the councillors with their badges.

The council meets regularly to discuss issues and fundraising at the school.

Clock ticking for division boundaries consultation There is still time for local people to tell the independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England where they think new electoral division boundaries should be drawn across Dorset It is asking people and organisations for their help to produce a new pattern of electoral divisions for 46 county councillors.

Max Caller, Chair of the Commission, said: “We want to hear local views on where people think the focal point of their community

is and where the natural boundaries between communities might lie.

“As we draw new boundaries, we will try to ensure that each county councillor represents roughly the same number of voters. We also aim to produce a pattern of

Students’ business master class Aspiring young business leaders had the chance to quiz Waitrose MD Mark Price when he visited QE school in Wimborne

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r Price, who is also deputy chairman of the John Lewis Partnership and deputy chairman of Channel 4, spoke to students taking a range of business-related subjects including business studies, enterprise, economics and law. He also hosted a question and answer session and took

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divisions that reflects the interests and identities of communities.

Draft recommendations for a new pattern of divisions are due to be published in May 2015. which will be followed by a further round of consultation.

This phase closes on 1 December 2014. Further information can be found at www.consultation.lgbce.org. uk or www.lgbce.org.uk.

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part in a ‘Question Time’ style debate where he answered many interesting questions from the floor.

He was at QE as part of the Speakers for Schools Initiative, an independent UK charity which promotes state secondary school and college talks from industry leading professionals and academics, free of charge.

Mr Price said: “QE students are definitely a force to be reckoned with. They asked insightful, intelligent questions and I’m most impressed by their interest in what goes on in business generally and in the retail sector. I definitely met a number of future business leaders.”

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New homes

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lans for up to 175 new homes off Crow Lane in Ringwood have finally been given the go ahead.

The scheme includes a nursing home, hotel, fitness centre, open spaces and will also provide employment.

Despite supporting the application, New Forest District Councillors were unable to give permission until Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles decided whether to call in the proposals.

He decided this was not necessary and the council has given approval.

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et in the festive spirit and take part in a fun ‘Jingle Jog’ in aid of Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities, on Sunday 7 December. Walk, jog, hop or skip your way around the 2.3k, 8k or 10k course at Moors Valley County Park and spread some extra Christmas cheer.

Starting at 10.30am, the event is great as all the family can take part in this enjoyable jog.

All participants will receive a special t-shirt and head boppers with bells on, to ensure they jingle while they jog around the course.

Funds raised from the Jingle Jog will ensure the charity’s vital services continue over the festive period.

The entry fee for adults is £10 with a minimum sponsorship of £30, To enter email for joggers under 18 sharon.wells@ it’s £5, and at least £15 sponsorship. diverseabilitiesplus.

Children under five org.uk or call years are free when 01202 718266. they run the 2.3k route, accompanied by a parent or guardian participant.

County tops highways maintenance

Hampshire County Council has come out top of all county councils in a national survey of residents’ satisfaction with local Highway Maintenance services.

It also took the top spot in satisfaction with street lighting and highway enforcement, second in winter maintenance, and third in satisfaction with the overall condition of the highways.

Hampshire also ranked high, coming fifth out of all county councils for its scores in all highways and transport issues which included highways, tackling congestion, public transport, walking and cycling, and road safety in the National Highways and Transport (NHT) Public Satisfaction Survey 2014.

Councillor Seán Woodward, Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Environment at Hampshire County Council said: “Hampshire’s roads suffered badly from last winter’s floods, and I’m pleased to see that the extra effort we have put into repairing the roads has been reflected in this survey.”

He added: “There are, however, areas where we need to improve, and these include keeping drains clear and working, and dealing with flooding on the roads and pavements. We have done a great deal of work jetting gullies and clearing soakaways since last winter’s intense and excessive rainfall. I hope this preparation will stand us in good stead for the winter, and reflect in residents’ satisfaction in the future.”

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40th Anniversary

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amily owned and run, Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors, has celebrated 40 years in business.

The company’s special year was marked with a party held for staff old and new, friends, suppliers and those who had supported the business from its early days as well as the many families the business had supported at times of bereavement.

Nicholas 0’Hara Funeral Directors

Nicholas, Jackie and their children Anthony and Natalie said, “We would like to thank all who attended, but most of all the families we have had the honour and privilege to care for during the past 40 years, and we will continue to maintain this high level of care.”

Dedicated to providing the best service, the company continues to evolve and improve.

Expansion

2014 also saw the expansion of Nicholas O’Hara’s head office in Wimborne, where the business started in 1974.

Recently completed, the project delivers even greater facilities including a new lounge, new chapels of rest, garaging and workshops as well as a state-of-the-art mortuary.

To facilitate these improvements, the adjacent property on Rowlands Hill was purchased. It now accommodates new garages for the company’s fleet of a silver hearse and limousines, new workshops and storage, and a flat above for a staff member.

Nicholas said, “Once this building phase was completed, it allowed improvements within the existing property which now accommodates three chapels of rest, a lounge area for families to use and a staff room.

“The final area and, for the company, the most important to be developed was the new mortuary and theatre facilities. This now houses one of the most modern and up-to-date facilities in the South of England in both terms of equipment and hygiene.”

He added, “Everything we have done is to make sure that the services we offer are of the highest standards and the new mortuary reflects this. This element of our work is so important and the care we give a person, as well as the facilities in which are staff work, should be the best. I believe this to be the case.”

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2014 also saw the expansion of Nicholas O’Hara’s head office in Wimborne, where the business started in 1974

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Golden Charter Regional Funeral Planners of the Year

Another milestone in 2014 was being named Golden Charter Regional Funeral Planners of the Year, for the fourth time in five years – a huge achievement.

Nicholas said, “We were honoured to win, but the accolade does have an added difficulty: winners have to improve on the previous years and in an area extending from Dorchester to Chelsea and Oxford to the Isle of Wight, it is one of the hardest and most competitive regions.”

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A final achievement is Anthony O’Hara’s fulfillment of his two-year service as President of the Bournemouth & District Association of Funeral Directors.

It’s a role both his father Nicholas and colleagues Chris Antell and Philip Evans have held in the past. Anthony has also been invited to be part of a SAIF Charter working group, which involves meetings across the country to discuss issues within the national trade association group that affect Independent Funeral Directors, like themselves.

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Verwood remembers Continued from front page

Variety Remembrance took the audience on a journey through the last 100 years to commemorate those who gave their lives for our freedom From the First World War to recent conflicts, including the end of 13 years in Afghanistan, the concert included a dedication to Rifleman Phil Allen from Verwood who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009, and a Malta salute.

The Lord-Lieutenant for Dorset, Angus Campbell and his wife Carola joined special guests, civic dignitaries, the Gurkhas and regimental representatives. Churchill impersonator Derek Herbert gave the famous Battle of Britain speech and

guest celebrity actor and producer Michael Medwin OBE presented bouquets at the end of the show.

Produced and directed

by Warren Brown, Variety Remembrance included some of the best amateur and professional entertainers in the area. Warren is Lord-Lieutenant looking for a larger for Dorset lights theatre next year the flame of peace so that more of the Dorset community can take part.

Cllr Toni Coombs presents Karen Charman-Allen with a bouquet. Also pictured are Karen’s partner Armin and her daughter Natasha

Emmanuel Middle School singers

Master of Ceremonies Dave Fitzgerald with some of the performers “The organisers have done an absolutely fantastic job and I congratulate everybody involved for making it such a lovely afternoon.”

Cllr Spencer Flower, Leader of Dorset County Council “The children were wonderful and the Irish dancers were very good. I was a war baby, born in 1939 and the show has been lovely.” Sylvia Evans, Verwood “We are enjoying the concert. It is a nice way to remember those who have died for their service to the country.” Sonia Malin, Verwood and Kerry Stopa, Bournemouth Michael Medwin (right) with the Parade Commander, Ian Scraggs

“It was a wonderful and very original memorial service and a tremendous success for community spirit in Verwood and of course in the wider Dorset.” Angus Campbell, LordLieutenant for Dorset “What a remembrance. A fantastic tribute. It was an honour to be here and to be part of it.”

Karen Charman-Allen

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in fitness & health

CHARITY OF THE YEAR:

Green Cottage RDA ts The benefi g in d ri f o for with RDA ily m fa e all th

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ur son Thomas is a very lively nineyear-old, with Downs Syndrome.

He has been riding at Green Cottage RDA since he was three. Over the years we have seen Thomas make huge improvements in his physical development and co-ordination. The benefits to Thomas are obvious, but the support we, as a family, have received from this wonderful group cannot be underestimated.

Parents of disabled children are always told to keep up their own emotional resources but, if like us, you don’t have any family who live locally to help out, it can be really hard to get any quality time to do this. The RDA volunteers have, over the years, provided me with a lifeline with their kindness and support.

Thomas is very active and we are always on duty keeping him out of mischief.

There are very few places where we can go and hand him over to others with

complete confidence. When Thomas is riding, I have a precious moment to take a step back and recharge my batteries. It is an opportunity to chat to other parents and members of RDA who truly understand through shared experience.

Raising a child with learning difficulties brings a unique set of challenges.

You measure their success in small hard-won steps. It gives you a wonderful boost to see your child constantly progress. Thomas loves riding. He is very fond of Katy the pony he rides, and all the volunteers who make his Thursday mornings such fun.

On behalf of Thomas and all our family, I would like to say a massive ‘thank you’ to all the members of Green Cottage RDA. They give so much to the children and their families with their dedication and kindness.

Thomas enjoying his ride

To find out more about the Green Cottage RDA contact Jane Dowding 0845 2415357.

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Wig appeal An unusual appeal for the donation of wigs has been launched by Natasha Jones, founder of the charity Leaf, which helps young people and adults living in Dorset and Hampshire affected with blood cancer.

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She said, “Dorset and Hampshire blood cancer patients referred to us will receive a free wig and consultation, other local cancer patients can receive discounts.”

Wig donations can be sent to Leaf Charity, Pamphill Dairy, Pamphill, Dorset BH21 4ED.

in the garden

Festive Foliage

There are loads of winter flowering and evergreen plants that can be planted during December. The most obvious for the festive period is a living Christmas tree such as a Scots pine or a Noble fir.

For fragrance, try the evergreen shrub Sarcococca, known as ‘Christmas box’.

Former Chanel model and founder of the Edible Busstop Mak Gilchrist is a fan, “This plant has incredibly intense scent and thrives at a time of year where there is little scent in the garden. I particularly like that about it. It’s a sensuous indulgence in the deep mid winter,” she said.

Sarcococca is easy to grow and perfect for borders, containers or as ground cover.

You could also introduce some festive colour with indoor plants such as poinsettias, cyclamen, African violets, chrysanthemums and azaleas.

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RINGWOOD NEWS

It is going to be a Christmas to remember in Ringwood.

New lights for the town, a whole day of exciting events before the big switch on including a lantern parade, and a special Christmas Eve visit by Santa himself will get everyone in the spirit for the big day.

Read on to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the events which will help make this such a magical time of year.

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eather at Scenario knows how important it is for events to go well. After many years experience of arranging parties she decided it was time to put her experience to good use by helping others make sure their big day goes smoothly.

She arranges events such as birthdays, Halloween, tea parties, themed events and baby showers, organising the venue, food, balloons, banners, decorations, music, games, party invitations and even sweet cones. Scenario will also be there on the day, ensuring that everything runs like clockwork.

Heather said: “All you have to do is get in touch, then sit back and relax.”

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Christmas craft classes Crafters have been busy working on designs for Christmas at classes run by Heidi and Sheila Killen at Lunns in Christchurch Road near Fridays Cross.

The business specialises in art and craft supplies for the amateur and professional but the mother and daughter team also hold weekly classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays along with one day workshops in a historic timbered barn.

Classes in patchwork and quilting have proved very popular and students have been creating wall hangings using appliqué techniques to create the effect of stained glass windows.

Sheila and Heidi will be delighted to welcome you to their courses and more details are available via the newsagents and art store.

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RINGWOOD NEWS

If Father Christmas’ workshop elves get a bit behind this year, he can always pop into TEDS to stock up on toys and essentials for children.

TEDS nearly new shop is full from floor to ceiling of quality pre-loved items for children of all ages.

TEDS wants unwanted

and outgrown toys, clothing, prams and nursery items.

Donate them or receive an exchange voucher as a thank you for bringing items to the shop. The items that are not sold are recycled to charities that support children at home and abroad including Myra’s Wells (Africa) and Acts4Sharing (Latvia). All non

child related items are sent to charity shops that are run

by Naomi House children’s hospice to help them raise funds.

TEDS is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

Anyone wishing to help with volunteering or if you are involved with a child related project and need help,please call and speak to Dana.

TEDS is a Social Enterprise helping to support children in our community. A new

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website is being set up and there will be a Christmas competition with a chance to win great prizes.

Call the shop on 01425 474302 or email hello@tedstoys.co.uk.

Keep an eye on TEDS Facebook page and website for current news and offers www.tedstoys.co.uk

FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER Charities will be selling cards and gifts for Christmas at Greyfriars Community Centre between 9.30am1pm. 01425 472613

SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER The Christmas Farmers’ Market at The Furlong from 10am-2pm provides shoppers with the opportunity to buy locally produced food at great value prices. The stalls, all part of the Hampshire Farmers’ Market circuit, will be selling a wide range of festive produce.

24-29 NOVEMBER Gifts for Christmas will be on sale in the main corridor of Greyfriars from 9.30am-1pm.

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SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER At the annual Christmas Market at The Furlong from 10am - 4pm, shoppers will be able to browse a variety of festive stalls from local artisans and producers while being entertained by local choirs. Crow Farm will be selling its award-winning pork pies and farm produce, there will be mulled cider and mince pies.

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Ringwood children support Christmas Shoebox appeal Harris Tweed has long brought warm, quality and style to clothing and the same luxury can now be brought into homes

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ne of the UK’s most prestigious manufacturers of quality furniture has partnered up with the prestigious manufacturer of tweed, to create a range of furniture that is on trend and a ‘must-have’ in any sitting room.

Combining Tetrad’s signature expert craftsmanship with the hard-wearing and prestigious Harris Tweed, a furniture collection has been created that exudes quality and style whilst also typifying just what makes Britain great – that wonderful sense of heritage, quality and tradition.

Harris Tweed is woven by hand by the inhabitants of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland and over the decades Harris Tweed has been embraced by the world.

This extraordinary range of furniture is now available exclusively at Furlong

Furniture, in Ringwood.

The company is celebrating 21 years of supplying some of the finest furniture throughout Dorset and Hampshire and is looking forward to showing customers the style and elegance of these pieces.

Youngsters at Ringwood Junior School are supporting the Trussell Trust shoebox appeal again this year.

Each Christmas The Trussell Trust takes thousands of shoeboxes filled with presents to some of the poorest people in Bulgaria.

Thanks to the generosity of local people, 7,239 shoeboxes were delivered in 2013 to poor and marginalised children and families all over the country.

Christmas boxes show people who have been rejected or are

living in absolute poverty that they are loved. For many, a Christmas shoebox will be the only gift they receive this year. These small boxes are received with smiles, laughter and even tears of joy.

It’s not just schools that take part as churches, businesses and community groups in Hampshire and Dorset are keen to support the appeal.

There is still time to send a box for this Christmas.

Suggestions for box fillers…

Toiletries - soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, facecloth, sponge, wet wipes, deodorant (roll-on only), comb, brush.

New clothes - gloves, scarf, hat, underwear, socks, baby - grows.

Stationery - pens, pencils, notepads, erasers, colouring books, Toys - teddies, jigsaws, balls, dolls, vehicles Other - make up (new only), sewing kits, candles, small household tools, sweets, hair accessories.

Foodstuffs (except sweets and chocolate), seeds, books, talc, aerosols, medicines and pills cannot be used.

Stornoway sofa and chair

Go to www.trusselltrust.org/christmas-boxes for more details or contact Richard Parsons on 01722 580192 or e-mail richard.parsons@trusselltrust.org. The closing date for receiving boxes is Wednesday 26 November.

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SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 9.30am - 7pm Ringwood Christmas Lights switch on

Christmas is just a few weeks away and residents in Ringwood are looking forward to celebrating the season in style

Artist’s impression of the new lights: Lamps and Tubes Illuminations Ltd

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n Saturday 6 December the town will have its very own Christmas Switch On, with new Christmas lights and two trees, lantern parade, fair rides, Santa’s Grotto and guaranteed snow.

The event will also see the first appearance of Roger the Ringwood Reindeer, a costume character who will be the mascot of the event and help promote Christmas activities each year.

There will also be a children’s lantern parade, shop window competition, free sweets being handed out by lots of naughty elves from Ringwood School and even an Elf Workshop for young children. Choirs and singers on a stage in the Market Place will entertain the crowds and there will be locally run stalls along the high street.

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The town council’s new style celebration has been backed by the National Lottery which awarded a grant of £9,988 towards the Christmas Lights Switch On and supporting other events in the town throughout the year.

The funds have augmented local sponsorship obtained to make sure the town is well illuminated this year.

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Town Clerk Mr Steve Nash said: ‘This funding is for community events and it’s very gratifying to know the Lottery see the importance of what we are trying to do here and are supporting us.

‘There will be something for everyone old and young and importantly we will have church groups providing nativity tableaux with real donkeys, in addition to a traditional Santa. I am very much looking forward to it.’

Local businesses have made generous donations to help light up Ringwood this Christmas and sponsorship of over £2,000 from retirement developers McCarthy & Stone for Mistletoe Stars.

Steve added: “It’s been a fantastic response from lots of local businesses and I am very grateful to McCarthy & Stone for their contribution.”

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business community unity ...continued from page 21 In addition to new lighting throughout the town the Mistletoe Stars will adorn two of the large trees on Meeting House Lane and should be clearly seen from the A31, just to let everyone know Christmas is alive and well in Ringwood.

Town Major Cllr Barbara Woodifield said ‘”It’s an exciting time for me to be Mayor. I have always been proud of the community spirit in the town. This event has already been a great demonstration of partnership work, with the Town Council, National Lottery and local business all contributing toward making this a successful event. I hope our residents will turn out in large numbers to enjoy the entertainment and support local business on the 6 December.”

The fun starts at 9.30am and carries on until 7pm. The town centre will be closed to all traffic with entertainment provided throughout the day. The Mayor Mrs Barbara Woodifield will also be judging a ‘Best Dressed Window’ competition and local shop staff and managers have been asked to dress as elves for the whole day.

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Artist’s impression of the new lights: Lamps and Tubes Illuminations Ltd

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Hundreds of people are expected to join in the lantern parade as it wends its way from The Furlong to the Jubilee lamp in the Market Place where the Mayor will turn on the lights at 6pm.

A lantern making workshop is being led by Margot Smith from Tulip Crafts during the day at the Meeting House in Meeting House Lane.

She said: “We’re looking forward to helping children enjoy making the lanterns which they can take home or carry in the parade. They will be lit with battery operated lights and should create a magical effect.”

Anyone who can’t make the workshop will still be able to join in as there will be extra lanterns available for everyone.

Margot added that she is really looking forward to the market as the stalls are being mainly run by local arts and crafts enthusiasts who are keen to show residents what is created locally.

PROGRAMME SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON 9.30am-4.30pm Ringwood and Burley Band

1.30-2pm

Balloon act

10am-5pm

Santa’s Grotto in Market Place

2-2.30pm RUGS

10-10.45am

Ringwood Ukulele and Guitar Songster (RUGS)

2-3pm

Bournemouth and District Concert Band

10am-3.30pm

Lantern workshop

2.30-3pm

Holly Copse Molly

10.45-11am

Balloon act

2.30-3pm

Roger Reindeer and elves give out sweets

11-11.15am

Opening with Mayor, Roger Reindeer and elves

3-3.30pm

Singer – Rob

3.30-4pm

Spank the Planks Appalachian Dance Team

11.15am-12noon Singer – Samantha 11.30-11.45am

Roger Reindeer and elves give out sweets

4-4.15pm

Balloon act

12-12.30pm

Balloon act

4.15-5pm

Piped music

12noon-1pm

RUGS and Bournemouth and District Concert Band

5-5.30pm Rock Choir

12.30-1pm

Holly Copse Molly (Morris dancing team)

5-30-6pm Lantern parade from The Furlong to Market Place

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Singer – Rob

6-6.10pm

1.30-2pm

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8-14 DECEMBER Greyfriars Community Centre Christmas courtyard garden sale including plants and decorations in aid of Prostate Cancer charity.

12 - 14 DECEMBER Santa’s grotto in a snow filled winter wonderland in The Furlong will be full of classic wooden toys, giant baubles, fairy lights and Christmas presents.

SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER Greyfriars Community Centre is holding its annual Christmas Draw with a 1st prize of £100, 2nd £75, 3rd £50 with over 30 other prizes to be won. Tickets are attached to Greyfriars News or can be bought from the office or on the day of the draw. The event is from 10am-12noon with the draw taking place at 11.45am. There will also be coffee, tea and mince pies plus gift and book stalls.

Proceeds from the draw go to Greyfriars.

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Residents and their families will be getting in the festive spirit at a Christmas party being held at Foxes Moon Residential Care Home on Sunday 7 December. Entertainment will include carol singing led by 3rd West Moors Brownies who are always welcomed by the residents. During the summer the girls planted pots of flowers to brighten up the garden and now have many friends at the home which is in St Ives.

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Christmas Eve in Ringwood is a unique event. Instead of Father Christmas giving toys away to children, all the children (and grown ups too) give toys to Father Christmas.

Santa arrives at the Jubilee Lamp in the Market Place at 6.30pm by horse drawn sleigh and is greeted by a crowd of well-wishers. Last year over 2,000 people were there to meet him. He will then take his place in his grotto. Unfortunately he won’t be joined by Rudolph this year as, after over 50 years of helping Santa in the area, he is spending Christmas Eve in Lapland getting ready to help Father Christmas deliver gifts to children all around the world.

A huge queue of children and adults line up to give their wrapped

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gift parcels to Santa, who then stores them for distribution to sick and needy children. Last year 30 sacks of toys were collected. The parcels indicate age and sex suitability so as to make distribution easier. There is also community carol singing led by a band.

The Rotary Club of Ringwood has organised this event for a number of years and are supported by the Ringwood Council and this year members are also asking residents to make donations to help children and adults in West Africa.

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HELP SUPPORT EBOLA VICTIMS THIS CHRISTMAS Two Ringwood Rotarians, Caroline Millman and Alistair Stokes visited the town of Bo in Sierra Leone to develop a project in liaison with Ringwood based Tools for Self Reliance, Bo Rotary Club and Craftshare.

Ringwood is not the only

local Rotary Club to have established links with the Rotary Club of Bo as Bournemouth East Cliff Rotary Club together with an Australian Club have already built and equipped a children’s clinic in Bo. But now that the Ebola virus

has struck, the clubs have changed their priorities and have launched an emergency appeal to raise money to open an isolation unit at the clinic.

Ringwood Rotarian Trevor Williams said: We want to help the people of Bo in Sierra Leone as they struggle with this devastating disease. Donations will

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We want to help the people of Bo in Sierra Leone as they struggle with this devastating disease

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Ringwood Rotary is urgently raising funds to develop an Ebola isolation unit in Sierra Leone.

go to help a population where some already know of Ringwood and have met local Rotarians. All funds will be administered through the Rotary movement so overheads are very minimal.”

A collection was held in the town on14 November and collection points are still open at Lunns Newsagents, Millers Antiques and HSBC.

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Running for fitness and fun Winter may be just around the corner but that’s no reason for runners to hang up their shoes and sit warming their toes by the fire.

A new group, Ringwood Runners, is encouraging people to get out and keep up their fitness levels and most importantly, have fun.

Ringwood Runners is part of Run England, the official England athletics recreational running project which aims to get the whole nation running.

UK Athletics and RunEngland qualified coach Neil Bramley, in conjunction with Ringwood Health and Leisure centre, has started four groups: beginners on Wednesday mornings, more experienced runners on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and a longer run on Saturday morning. One to one and small group coaching and training plans are available.

Details on Facebook at Ringwood Runners, call 07876141231 or email njbramley76@gmail.com

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IN THE MOOD FOR

Charity stunned with

SIX-FIGURE DONATION

Former Wimborne schoolboy-turned American businessman Steven Blonstein, has announced plans to make a six-figure donation to help local people suffering with cancer.

Mr Blonstein, 53, will be making the donation - which could be up to a quarter of a million pounds - to the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF), which provides financial assistance to cancer sufferers, cancer groups, organisations and hospitals based inside the county.

For more on this incredible story of how this donation has arisen from an inheritance from Mr Blonstein’s Aunt, Betty Hyams, visit the October news archive at www.mags4dorset.co.uk

If you are planning any changes to your home, using mood boards can help bring your ideas together Here are a few points to remember when creating mood boards.

DCCF chairman Anne Jeffries thanks Mr Blonstein for his six-figure donation: The Betty Hyams Memorial Award

Help put something back into the community The Two Bridges Care Group, associated with the Good Neighbours Support Service, of Hampshire are appealing for volunteer drivers, project coordinators and committee members including a treasurer.

The group offers voluntary services to those without access to transport and those with health problems living in the

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The group provides drivers for medical appointments, and endeavours to help in other ways, such as reading to the partially sighted, writing letters and filling in forms.

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meeting interesting people along the way, contact Derek Ayling, on 01425 650770 or email Hippotrain@ btinternet.com To request a service (offered 9am-5pm weekdays) call 0845 838 5902 giving 48 hours notice except in the case of a genuine emergency.

Donations to cover the cost of mileage would be appreciated.

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• Try to collect anything that inspires you visually into one

place without worrying too much about whether it all

matches or not.

• The Internet is an invaluable free resource for collecting

images of designs and products you like.

• Use Pinterest and interior design blogs for ideas and inspiration.

• Remember that mood boards can take many forms. They

can be one image, a collection of images, or a group of real

products and materials.

• Don’t be afraid to keep changing your boards and adding

to them during the build up to the start of your project.

Lifestyle Kitchens and Bathrooms love creating mood boards for their customers. Please take a look at http://www.pinterest. com/ lifestylekab/ moodboardscolours/ or pop into the Ferndown showroom for a quick chat.

Amber glows at jewellery sale Lawrences’ popular jewellery auctions in Crewkerne attract a large amount of enquiries and prices at the firm’s recent sale were showing fresh strengths across the market

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mber, long recorded as merely a decorative resin, has now achieved the status of being acquired like semi-precious stone and there were nearly 30 lots of amber jewellery in the sale.

Prices ranged from as little as £105 for a necklace of dark honey-coloured beads up to £2860 for a 39cm necklace of eye-catchingly shiny large orange beads (pictured). It is not merely the colour that appeals to collectors. “It is the large butterscotch amber beads that

local seem to be fetching the highest prices,” says Lawrences’ specialist, Miranda Bingham. “Recent interest in amber is predominantly coming from China. In the Buddhist tradition, amber is considered to bring good luck to people. In Chinese medicine it is valued for its calming properties and apparently when warmed by the skin it releases succinic acid, which has natural analgesic properties. The larger the bead the larger the price it seems, and the round beads are the most sought after as they are associated with Buddhist rosaries.”

Country Park recognised with prestigious tourism award Staff at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood are celebrating after the park received a silver award in the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year category at the 2014 Dorset Tourism Awards.

It is the third most-visited country park in the UK with around 800,000 people using its facilities every year.

Impressive craft fair W

ith more than 30 crafters offering a wide variety of merchandise, Wimborne Rotary’s annual craft fair on 18 October at the Allendale Centre was buzzing.

Sarah Portman from Barclays helped to support the event by collecting the exhibitors’ booking fees. This meant that, thanks to the generosity of the bank’s £ for £ scheme, these fees were doubled. Added to the £235 from the bucket collection on the door, an impressive total of £1,555 was raised for Rotary charities.

Knit a coat for Waggy Tails

Waggy Tails Rescue needs more winter woollies for dogs. As you can imagine, the local animal charity gets through knitted winter coats at a rate of knots in the wetter weather. If you can help, call 01202 875000.

The charity has many dogs that need homes. New owners are also needed for other small furry animals. www.waggytails.org.uk

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Twinners enjoy The annual apple fair in Vimoutiers, Normandy attracted many visitors at the end of October including a delegation from Fordingbridge Twinning Association.

Vimoutiers’ other twin towns, Châtelet in Belgium and Sontra in Germany were also represented and for the first time, all their mayors and their twinning committee chairmen were present.

MAYORS FLOAT BY: Fordingbridge Mayor, Cllr Malcolm Connolly (far right)

The twinning committee of Vimoutiers entered a float in the carnival procession with the mayors sitting proudly in place.

The next twinning event will be ‘Ooh La La!’ - dinner with entertainment

by Hog the Limelight at Fordingbridge Town Hall on 5 December. Tickets £15 members, £17.50 non members. Contact Alison or Derek Ayling on 01425 650770.

First poppies

The Mayor of Verwood, Cllr Pat Morrow is pictured buying the first poppy in Verwood from Mr Bob Richmond, the honorary Poppy Appeal organizer, on Ferrett Green.

Ferndown’s Deputy Mayor, Cllr Julie Robinson is pictured with appeal organisers Roy and Margaret Setchfield and deputy standard bearer Zoe Major at the Ferndown RBL Garden of Remembrance.

At the Ferndown Poppy Appeal launch on 24 October, chairman of the Ferndown Branch of the RBL congratulated D-Day veteran Ted Young, aged 91, on the news that he had been awarded the Legion d’Honneur by the French Government. (Also pictured).

Remembrance Day Services were held around the country after Viewpoint went to print.

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Kingston Lacy’s message

Ian Wright, Open University Professor of Planetary Science holding a model pf the Philae Lander at the ‘comet’

FROM SPACE

By Liz Turner

At around 5pm on Wednesday 12 November, scientists at the European Space Agency mission control were holding their breath as they waited to hear that a robotic lander - the size of a washing machine - had touched down safely on a comet over 500 million kilometres from earth.

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ll being well, the success will have made national news and everyone will by now know all about the Rosetta mission and its links with Kingston Lacy.

The Rosetta spacecraft lifted off on 2 March 2004 on a 10 year mission to open up a new chapter in solar system exploration. Safely aboard was its lander named after the Philae obelisk at Kingston Lacy at Wimborne. With its specialised instruments it is hoped the lander will throw new light on everything we know about the origins of life on Earth.

And there is one man, for whom space travel must have seemed a far fetched fantasy, who would have been in his element and revelling in the new adventure. Kingston Lacy was the family home of the brilliant William Bankes who travelled to Egypt in 1815 making extraordinary discoveries amongst the ancient ruins. He discovered and recorded the hieroglyphics and Greek inscriptions on a fallen obelisk at the Temple of Isis on the Isle of Philae.

In 1818 the pink granite obelisk was removed to Kingston Lacy, after a gun battle with rival Egyptologists, where it was greeted with huge excitement. The Duke of Wellington laid the foundation stone in 1827.

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Fascinating though it was to visitors, William had revealed its real significance when he discovered the name Cleopatra on the obelisk in both Greek and hieroglyphics – a find which was instrumental in deciphering the Rosetta Stone and unlocking the secrets of ancient Egypt.

This is how the lander got its name – chosen by a schoolgirl recognising the importance of the Philae obelisk.

Just as the Rosetta stone and Philae obelisk became the key to interpreting hieroglyphs and understanding ancient Egyptian civilisation, their space faring namesakes – the Rosetta probe and its Philae lander – are set to be the key to furthering man’s understanding of the formation of the solar system 4.6m years ago and with it the origins of life.

With funding from the UK Space Agency and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) the mission to land on comet 67/P Churyumov-Gerasimenko, has had significant UK involvement from industry and science.

On board the Philae lander is the UK led Ptolemy instrument, designed and built by researchers at the Open University, which will perform on the spot analysis of the composition of the ices and organic material within the comet.

If he’d have lived now, William Bankes would have been glued to the news during the landing and eager to learn all about the adventure in space

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RIGHT: Dr Jane Masseglia and Ben Altshuler from Oxford University

BELOW: Space scientists with a model of the Philae lander

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While the UK scientists were gearing up for the lander’s touchdown, a team from the University of Oxford used pioneering new technologies to produce the most complete visualisation of a monument of this kind ever made, so helping the archaeologists to read the eroded Greek section of the text more clearly.

In October, experts from the UK Space and European Space Agencies, the Open University and Oxford University gathered at the Philae obelisk to present their findings and celebrate the opening of new chapters into the study of ancient history and space exploration. It was an eclectic mixture of experts – in many ways worlds’ apart - but linked by the enthusiasm of an explorer who helped change human knowledge. And at the centre of the pilgrimage, a 2nd century BC obelisk that may still reveal new secrets.

If he’d have lived now, William Bankes would have been glued to the news during the landing and eager to learn all about the adventure in space.

Hopefully he would have approved of an exhibition about the comet chasing mission, funded by the STFC, which is at Kingston Lacy and fascinating visitors to the National Trust property.

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MONTHLY HOROSCOPES

NOVEMBER 2014 ARIES March 21 - April 20 Money from an inheritance, dividend, or grant will enrich your bank account during the second half of November. Put this into savings, where it will provide you with long-term financial security. The New Moon on 22nd will put you in an ethical dilemma. You may have to remain silent about a troubling issue, at least until November winds to a close..

TAURUS April 21 - May 21 Let a loved one relieve you of heavy responsibilities during the second half of November; you deserve a break. The New Moon on 22nd will make it difficult to collect a debt. It may be better to write off this loan as a loss, as it doesn’t look like the person you helped is capable of repaying it. Let this be a lesson about mixing friendship with finance.

GEMINI May 22 - June 21 The middle of November will be extremely busy with work assignments. Fortunately, you’ll get lots of help from an experienced colleague. Partnerships will be a source of strain on 22nd, when the New Moon causes all sorts of misunderstandings to occur. Don’t sign any contracts or make any promises at the end of November.

CANCER June 22 - July 23 Love is in the air mid-month. If you’re single, you will meet someone special at a quiet, out of the way spot. If you’re in a relationship, take this opportunity to plan a vacation for you and your amour. The New Moon on 22nd brings a work assignment fraught with trouble. You might have to do the lion’s share of work for a minimum of credit.

Review by Janine Pulford

I enjoyed this story very much, particularly as it suggests something sinister is happening, which seems entirely possible and I can’t think why it hasn’t been thought of before.

I also liked it because it is set in Ferndown near where I live. Accurate

descriptions made it easy for me to visualise many of the places because they really exist. This made it all the more chilling.

Though it was a slow read, the author managed to keep my interest to the end, despite some unrealistic scenes that let the book down. I also found the story muddling in places because the viewpoint switches around a lot,

SCORPIO October 24 - November 22 You’ll be in the spotlight for most of mid-November, which will feel gratifying.

It’s possible your reputation will eclipse that of your boss and for good reason. You’re considerably more talented than the people at the top of your profession. The New Moon on 22nd will bring a moneymaking opportunity, but it won’t offer much creative satisfaction. Think twice before committing to such a dull job. Better things are on the horizon.

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he author James Donnelly has given Viewpoint two signed copies as prizes. For your opportunity to win a copy of Un-natural Selection answer the following question:

in Ferndown…

Un-natural Selection

by James Donnelly

LIBRA September 24 - October 23 The New Moon on 22nd brings troubling news about a sibling, neighbour, or cousin. It’s important to be realistic about their prospects. You may need to enlist the aid of an assistant to deal with this situation.

COMPETITION

It could happen

This novel, about human interference on the natural world takes a small Dorset community completely unawares. In an effort to unlock the sinister secret of Poor Common, Forest Ranger Tony Nash and Detective Inspector Patrick Stimpson must form an unlikely alliance.

VIRGO August 24 - September 23 The New Moon on 22nd puts pressure on your domestic life.

You may decide to move to another location, but finding another home will prove difficult. A colleague will prove helpful in finding a temporary living situation at the end of November.

including narration by the author, which I felt took away some of the tension. Research needs to be more thorough, particularly the August bank holiday date.

I did, however, like the characters and many of the scenes and it made me view the wild animals that roam through my garden at night in a slightly different way.

This novel would make a good TV serial. First though, it needs a few tweaks. Well done James for such an interesting debut novel.

On which common in Ferndown is something sinister happening?

HOW TO ENTER Enter through our website www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send a postcard to Un-natural Selection, mags4dorset, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH21 9EU. Closing date is 1 December 2014.

Employees of Page & Pulford Ltd are not permitted to enter. The winners will be drawn from the entries. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

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SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21 The New Moon on 22nd will tempt you to change your appearance. Resist the urge.

You’ll be unhappy with the results. If you want to try something different, think about reading a book you’d ordinarily avoid. Don’t make any serious commitments at the end of the month.

CAPRICORN December 22 - January 20 The New Moon on 22nd will force you to protect some secret information.

This situation will make you highly uncomfortable. Still, revealing the truth will harm an innocent victim. You’re better off maintaining a diplomatic silence, at least until November draws to a close.

AQUARIUS January 21 February 19 The New Moon on 22nd will prompt you to get involved with a group project. Although the motives of this organisation are good, their methods will be less than impressive. You may want to bow out gracefully before you get implicated in this mess. Make your exit before the end of November, or you’ll have a big problem on your hands.

PISCES February 20 - March 20 The New Moon on 22nd brings an enticing career opportunity. It’s possible this job has a lot of hidden strings attached.

Wait another week before making any changes to your job situation. The truth will come out by the end of November.

Was Jesus a Gnostic?

A new book, ‘As Above So Below’ by local author Michael Jones suggests that Christianity began a Gnostic movement, which then developed into orthodox Christianity and not the other way around.

Jones claims that Jesus and his first followers were Jewish Gnostics and that the discussions and arguments within the New Testament about how to follow him were essentially about whether to make the way of Christ (the Gnostic path) accessible to non-Jews also.

Gnosticism was a vibrant and flourishing spiritual movement in the first few centuries and is usually seen as the first major Christian heresy. Gnosticism means ‘to know’ and a Gnostic is ‘one who knows.’

The kind of knowledge Gnostics were interested in, though, was spiritual; they sometimes called it knowledge of the heart, and they still do today.

Jones says, “It is an intuitive awareness of God in our lives and an understanding of ourselves as spiritual beings. Once a Gnostic knows who he/she is, then they know love and joy and peace. Gnostics are also fully inclusive and egalitarian, seeing themselves as living an alternative lifestyle in the kingdom of God on earth.”

Jones shows that the Gnostic path is a mystical and inclusive approach to the Christian faith, which is challenging and engaging, but should no longer be seen as some kind of false teaching to be shunned by orthodox believers.

‘As Above So Below’ is available from Amazon.

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LEO July 24 - August 23 The New Moon on 22nd will create problems in your love life. Your expectations have been slightly unrealistic. You may be better off looking for someone who shares your plans for the future. If you’re in a committed relationship, take a few moments to talk with your partner about your goals. It’s important to be on the same page as November draws to a close.

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Verwood SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER 5-8pm Ferrett Green will be home to a little piece of the North Pole when Father Christmas, with a little help from Verwood Rotary Club, arrives on 13 December and sets up his grotto

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hildren can visit him there and have the added pleasure of watching the jolly old man help the mayor, Cllr Pat Morrow, with the Christmas light switch on.

In the traditional spirit of this community event organised by Verwood Town Council, Christmas carols will be expertly played by Verwood Concert Brass, and Verwood Choral Society will ensure that singing fills the air. There will be much more going on along with a children’s roundabout and mini steam train rides.

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ungry visitors can satisfy their grumbling tummies with hot food cooked by the local Scouts.

Mulled wine for mums and dads will be available from the Heathland Heritage Trust along with festive mince pies.

The extravaganza wouldn’t be the extravaganza without a few stalls so look out for the Twinning Association, who should be running a tombola, and Churches Together among others and listen out for Forest FM.

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opens in Verwood Chartered Physiotherapists Dave Mott (MD), Tom Jenkins and Helen Savage have expanded the super successful ‘Physio Fitness’ brand into Verwood

Finally, don’t forget the volunteers.

They come from various organisations including Verwood Rotary, Verwood Carnival committee and Flameburst. They

set everything up and clear it all away afterwards ensuring that Verwood Christmas Extravaganza is a great success. Wrap up warm in your winter coats and enjoy.

Flameburst blows up Black Pearl

This year’s Flameburst Firework display at Verwood went off with a bang – literally

With a ‘Pirates of the Carribean’ theme, the blowing up of the Black Pearl on the mini lake was the climax of the evening. Thousands of people enjoyed the firework displays and were entertained with live music from the Madness tribute band – One Step Behind.

Youngsters were treated to free ice cream and enjoyed the funfair and entertainers.

They also got to meet Captain Jack Sparrow who vowed to scupper those responsible for blowing up his ship.

The evening was hosted on stage by local Forest FM presenters Laura Jerome and Richard Buckle.

Set up by Dave five years ago, Physio Fitness has thrived at the main clinic within AFC Bournemouth Stadium. He now has a vision of providing his own hands on physiotherapy techniques and philosophy to Verwood and surrounding areas.

By taking on Tom and Helen to help expand the Verwood branch, Dave now has a great team of experienced and knowledgeable Chartered Physiotherapists that share his personable and enthusiastic approach.

Dave has great experience with backs, knees and shoulders, Tom with ankles, knees and groins and Helen with elbows, hands and arthritis.

Helen also provides a Home Visit service that is both affordable and flexible.

For further information please call Physio Fitness on 01202 021734 or visit www.dmphysiofitness.co.uk

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Dancing for all Studio One (Dorset’s Centre for Performing Arts) now run several classes in Verwood under the guidance of School Principal Miss Denise Booth

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Another class offered by Studio One in Verwood is the ever-popular Zumba which is run each Wednesday morning with a FREE crèche facility for pre-school children.

Studio One also run daily classes for students of all ages and adults at their own studios in Ferndown; producing a show each Easter at Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth and regularly entering students for RAD, BTDA and LAMDA Examinations with consistent excellent results.

Denise Booth says,

I am delighted at the “success of the classes in

Verwood and would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas!

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On Tuesdays - classes in ballet, tap and modern/jazz are held in St Michael’s Parish Centre, Manor Road for children aged 3-7 years with teacher, Miss Rebecca Yates. These classes have grown from strength-tostrength since commencing in September 2013.

On Wednesday mornings Studio One are at Verwood Memorial Hall with their infamous ‘Tots & Tiddlers’ Music & Movement classes for pre-school children (which are also held on Mondays in West Parley).

Miss Denise has successfully run these classes for 34 years – with some children who began at this young level going on to become professional dancers in later years.

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earning facts about the Stone Age for Year 3 and 4 pupils of Hillside Community First School included practical skills such as making axes and a Stone Age village complete with fire and a fish drying rack.

The National Curriculum topic was brought to a close with a trip to Stonehenge, where the children were able to marvel at the stones and look around the fascinating exhibition in the new Visitors’ Centre. The cold, drizzly day didn’t dampen the children’s enthusiasm.

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Stephen Lamberth’s Tae Kwon Do Schools are celebrating an astonishing year Over 350 new coloured belts were awarded to club members in the grading tests. There were also two black belt gradings and a 100% pass rate.

Also in October, students John Taylor, Auryn Liddiard, Peter Cockburn and Stephen Phillips achieved the rank of first dan black belt. Harriet Turner achieved her 2nd dan black belt.

Stephen Lamberth said, “Well done to those who not only got their

new belts but for your amazing dedication to the art.

“I believe the club continues to grow and be successful because we are a national organisation and have structured classes that are friendly and fun for all ages. It is a family environment and everyone can achieve good results if they want to.

It is great for discipline, confidence, flexibility and really is practical in self defence.”

Interested? Call Stephen on 01202 829012. All NEW beginners qualify for a free one month trial.

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etals create beautiful floral displays and bouquets for any occasion. They even deliver on Sundays!

Jayne has recently won an industry accolade for her personalised funeral creations that

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have included Formula 1 cars, surf boards and dogs.

Christmas candle arrangements and handmade holly wreaths will be in stock from 1 December.

A wide range of good quality silk flowers are stocked.

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Mayor’s charity

fashion show “Everyone Leader of Dorset had a great County time,” said Cllr Council as Pat Morrow, you’ve never seen him the Mayor of before Verwood after her fashion show in the Memorial Hall on 16 October.

Rather than using models, the mayor called on some well-known faces to help her out, including fellow councillors. To the delight of the audience, the Mayor of Wimborne Cllr Andy Hampton sported some rather brief nightwear and the Leader of Dorset County Council, Cllr Spencer Flower trod the runway in a onesie.

Nearly £900 was raised for the mayor’s charities : the Training Band of Verwood Concert Brass, Community Christmas and Riding for the Disabled at Three Legged Cross.

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erwood Business is a thriving local business community with over 60 members, and it exists to provide help and support to local businesses. Starting and running your own business can be very lonely and daunting. Chris Wilkinson, the current Chair, recalls how he found the evening ‘How to’ networking events, where a local business gave a short talk on their area of expertise, an enormous and free support in areas such as marketing, finance and legal issues. These friendly and informal networking events are still run monthly on the third Tuesday of each month at Plane Cuisine in Verwood, and have now been expanded to include an

‘any questions’ style event and an informal buffet. Visitors are very welcome to come along. With strong local links to the Town Council and to the Dorset County Chamber, Verwood Business also gives members the opportunity to influence matters locally and nationally that affect business growth. If you would like to learn more about Verwood Business why not visit www.verwoodbusiness. co.uk or give Chris a call on 07989 717826 for a chat, or just come along to Plane Cuisine at 5.30 on 18 November for the next event. See you there, Chris.

Here are some more photos of the Variety Remembrance held at the Hub on 2 November (See P13). Can you spot yourself in the audience?

Alison Davies and Marie Turner

Variety Remembrance

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Lydia Palmer

The Gurkhas Yetminster Irish Dancers

Heidi Redsell ‘Bring Him Home’

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£1,000 monthly prize guaranteed!

CashUnity is an initiative devised by mags4dorset and backed by local traders that gives local shoppers the chance every month to win a huge cash prize of £1,000.

Anyone over 18 who shops in a business listed in the directory and spends £10 or more on their normal shopping can enter a free prize draw. The directory is updated every month, but if you don’t see the shops listed that you visit, why not suggest they join?

Entries must be substantiated by separate receipts. There is no need to send in your receipt, but keep it safe.

If you lose it, you can’t win. The correct proof of purchase (POP) will have to be produced by the winner before they can collect their £1,000. mags4dorset cannot be held responsible for any lost or missing receipts and the prize will instead be donated to our charity of the year.

Enter CashUnity online at www.cashunity.co.uk or use the postcard supplied at the point of sale.

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

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HONORA (Wool Shop)

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

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

PRIORY PLAICE FISH & CHIPS 63 High Street, BH23 1AS 01202 280380

STUDIO FIFTY SIX

56 Bargates, BH23 1QL 01202 485020 studiofiftysix.co.uk

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

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

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101 Victoria Road, BH22 9HU 01202 873271 ferndownflorist.co.uk

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

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FORDINGBRIDGE BRIAN’S KITCHENS

Burnham Road, SP6 1HA 01425 654741 brianskitchens.co.uk

CAXTON DÉCOR

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

C HARRISON & SON

23-25 High Street, SP6 1AS 01425 652376

FORDINGBRIDGE BOOKSHOP

TONY HAIR

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POOLE JOINERY

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GIRLINGS COMPLETE HEARING AID SERVICE

7 High Street, BH23 1AB 01202 473167

55 Victoria Road, BH22 9HU 01202 892990

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SWAN JEWELLERS

FORUM JEWELLERS

112 Cobham Road, BH21 7PQ 01202 877727

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

17 Penny’s Walk, BH22 9TH 01202 874317

BROADSTONE & POOLE

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

23 Church Street, BH23 1BW 01202 480151 bornbeauty.co.uk

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DORSET SOILS & AGGREGATES LTD

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

XEROCAD PRINT CENTRE

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

FERNDOWN IND. ESTATE BABY DOOZIES

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5 Shaftesbury Street, SP6 1JF 01425 655142 girlingshearingaids.co.uk

KINSON SPECIALITY CAKES

1528 Wimborne Road, BH11 9AF 01202 788605 cakesindorset.co.uk

RINGWOOD ALLUM & SIDAWAY

Close Date 5 Dec 2014 MADE CLOSER RETAIL LTD 2 High Street, BH24 1AF 01425 517715 madecloser.co.uk

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

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

THE SWANS RESTAURANT

ST MARTIN’S GALLERY

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

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

CONTAKT CARPETS

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

CROW FARM SHOP

Crow, BH24 3EA 01425 473290 crowfarmshop.com

FIELDS JEWELLERS 3 High Street, BH24 1AB 01425 471608 fieldsjewellers.co.uk

LAMBERTS OF RINGWOOD 16 Market Place, BH24 1AW 01425 473223 lambertsofringwood.co.uk

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

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

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TOWNHOUSE HAIRDRESSING

95-97 Ringwood Road, BH31 7AD 01202 825222 verwoodford.co.uk

W PATTERSON BUTCHERS

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

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

VERWOOD SURPLUS STORE

31 High Street, BH24 1AD 01425 472654

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THREE CROSS

K&B INSTALLATIONS

3 CROSS MOT CENTRE 1 Lower Common Lane, BH21 6RD, 01202 828873 3cross.co.uk

DLH CARS & COMMERCIALS Unit 27, Liberty Close, Woolsbridge Ind. Park, BH21 6RD 01202 827470 dlhcars.co.uk

GREENMANN AQUATICS

John Brown’s Garden Centre, Ringwood Road, BH21 6RD 01202 825505 koimad.com

LEWIS CONCRETE

PETALS FLORIST

BICKERLEY GARAGE

THE CURTAIN CABIN

4 Fridays Court, High Street, BH24 1AB 07786 282381

AMARONE ITALIAN RESTAURANT

11 The Furlong, BH24 1AT 01425 475997 belleenfants.co.uk

PLANE CUISINE

The Gables, Ringwood Road, BH31 7AQ 01202 900107 planecuisine.co.uk

7 Edmondsham Road, BH31 6JT 01202 813533 curtaincabin.co.uk

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

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1 Station Road, BH31 7PY 01202 822266 maddisonhairdressers.co.uk

SOUL SHED

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

34b Christchurch Road, BH24 1DN, 01425 472555

MADDISONS HAIRDRESSERS

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

POSH WASH CAR VALETING 86 Condor Close, Woolsbridge Ind. Park, BH21 6SU 01202 828233 poshwashvaleting.co.uk

VERWOOD CANINE STUDIO Welwyndale, Verwood Road BH21 6RR 01202 827090 verwoodcaninestudios.co.uk

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EBBLAKE AUTOCENTRE

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GILBEY CLEANERS

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254 Station Road, West Moors BH22 0JF kandbinstallations.co.uk

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WIMBORNE SCF HARDWARE

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Lacey Lightfoot goes to…..

To his great surprise, a £70 spend in Caxton Décor in Fordingbridge won gamekeeper Stephen Biddlecombe a £1,000 in September’s CashUnity draw.

“I’ve never won anything in my life,” said a thrilled Stephen, who works on the Breamore Estate. He had gone to Caxton Décor because he wanted to paint the window frames of the Manor House where he lives with his wife Jane. Although the house is owned by the Estate, it was Stephen’s choice to freshen up the paintwork and he chose and paid for the paint at Caxton Décor. “Mike Jones served me and encouraged me to enter CashUnity. I’m so glad I did,” said Stephen with a wide smile.

Caxton Décor has been a part of the monthly shop local CashUnity prize draw since it started in January this year and Mike was equally pleased to have served the winning customer. “I tell everyone to enter,” he said.

Stephen is the ninth winner of CashUnity this year and the second person to have won the £1,000 prize after spending money at the traditional hardware store owned by father and daughter Malcolm Adams and Jackie Lockyer. They have embraced the initiative, devised by mags4dorset, with great enthusiasm and were presented with a bottle of champagne by mags4dorset.

Stephen has no idea what he wants to do with the money, but he is sure Jane will come up with a few suggestions. Their children Rich and Katie are hoping Dad might take them away on holiday, but Stephen kept tight lipped about what he was going to do.

Watching paint dry can be rewarding! L-R M4D Director Ben Pulford, Stephen Biddlecombe and Mike Jones, Caxton Décor

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The mags4dorset writing competition is very different this year.

Meet Lacey Lightfoot

Single, white, female. Age 23. Height 5’8”. Hair long and black. Build: curvy – weight conscious. Last job: buyer for a multi-national chain store. Love life: no current boyfriend, not ready to settle down.

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

Lacey aims to become chief buyer by the time she is 30, until… her great aunt Sophia dies leaving her £100,000. Without hesitation, Lacey throws in the towel to become a freelance travel writer/reporter.

Use the present or recent past tense (5 years). Does Lacey choose to go to areas in conflict like Sudan or Syria? Has she been swept up in the aftermath of a tsunami or earthquake? Will she be kidnapped and held hostage in Columbia, discover an unknown species in Borneo, meet gorillas in Africa or be chilling on a beach in Wales and witness sheep rustling? Lacey falls in and out of love easily, so will her Mr Right always turn out to be Mr Wrong?

You get the idea. You can draw on your travelling experiences and bring in a dose of excitement, (no pornography or explicit scenes

permitted), fear, astonishment, bravery or just the ‘ah’ factor. This opens the competition up to humour, romance, crime, thriller, mystery or even a ghost story. Take Lacey and give her an adventure of a lifetime.

Our prize structure is different to usual. An ebook anthology will be compiled called ‘Lacey Lightfoot’s Awesome Adventures’. All entrants will permit their story to be used in this way. An ebook anthology could be the first step they need on the ladder of writing success. Subject to demand, a paperback version may follow. Entrants will retain copyright of their work. Editor Janine Pulford says, “We know from past short story competitions that we have some great story writers, but they need to be recognized more widely.”

Stories can be between 1,000 and 2,500 words. There is no entry fee, but entrants must fill in an entry form (photocopies accepted) and send in 2 first class stamps (do not stick them to anything) with their entry. Double line spacing. Do not put your name on any of the pages, but submit the story with a title sheet showing your name, address, email and phone number plus the title of the work Lacey goes to (fill in the destination). Maximum of three entries per person.

ENTRY FORM NAME:

ADDRESS: Pots of Perma-White from Caxton Décor helped Stephen scoop £1,000

TEL: EMAIL: TITLE OF STORY:

Lacey goes to...

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING

to Fordingbridge

FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER FROM 5.30pm

Come and join a festive evening of entertainment, shopping and festive fayre at Fordingbridge town centre.

The evening will include the switch on of the Christmas Lights by Santa and his helpers, including the winner of the Mayor’s competition from the Infant School.

Local traders, groups and organisations will provide music, singing, dancing, a carousel, Santa’s Grotto (in the town hall), face painting, competitions to Find the Snowman and Best Dressed Window for traders plus many opportunities to shop, eat and be merry.

Watch out for the walking Christmas tree with the fairy on the top!

Tickets will be on sale on 20, Draw to 21 and 22 November at the take place Co-op for a raffle with the at 7pm by chance to win a Christmas the Mayor.

Hamper, meal vouchers from local pubs or a Christmas cake.

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Winter Wonderland – Let there be Light Prior to the arrival of Santa, there will be carol singing around the Christmas tree at the town hall from 5.45pm. Father Christmas will arrive and with his helpers, he will be switching on the Christmas Lights before entering his grotto.

There will be free parking in the town’s car parks from 6pm. Road closures will be in place on the following roads from 5.30pm; High Street, Provost Street, Shaftesbury Street and Roundhills.

The Town Council would like to thank Fordingbridge Rotary Club, local businesses and organisations and Cllr Edward Heron, Hampshire County Last year Santa greeted Council for their support of a visitor from Thailand the event.

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Henry, Kate, William and Brian would like to welcome you to visit their Dorset Garden Centre, which they have run for the last 25 years For the last few years Christmas has become a very important part of Wolvercroft and gives the chance for the all the staff to show off their talents in display in an imaginative way.

An area which houses the garden furniture in the summer is transformed to a magical Christmas Display area.

Each year the theme changes and this year it has a Victorian feel with genuine items borrowed and others changed and adapted to complement the theme.

We would like to thank our two main Christmas decoration companies that supply us with high quality merchandise that we sell and use in our displays: Gisela Graham

supply the beautiful tree decorations, glass baubles and general items that we display on our trees and Noma lights are well know for quality Christmas lights, mainly LEDs now due to low energy use and no need to replace bulbs.

So now would be an excellent time to visit especially as the Sticky Bun tearoom has some gifts ideal for Christmas presents.

Cut Christmas trees Nordman and Spruce arrive 1st week of December.

So hope to see you all soon

Stuart Parker

Garden Centre Manager

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in & around the area

what’s on

this month

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

Until 21 December 10am-4pm

Christchurch and District Arts Council, Christmas Present Makers Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch. 01202 428004

22 November 9am-1pm Verwood Farmers Market, Ferrett Green.

22 November

Ringwood Farmers Market, The Furlong.

22 November 10am-4pm WaterAid Dorset Support Group table top sale, Allendale Centre, Wimborne. 01202 884176

22 November 10.45am

Wimborne Choral Society performs Handel’s Hallelujiah Chorus, Wimborne Square.

22 November 12.30pm Verwood Methodist Church lunch club. 01202 825533

23 November 5pm

Bournemouth Christmas lights switch on and family entertainment, Bournemouth Square.

25 November 10.30-1pm

Ferndown Golf Club Ladies’ section Christmas Fayre in aid of captain’s charities, Ferndown Golf Club, 07766 358177

26 November 11am

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

26 November 7.30pm

Verwood Organ and Keyboard Society, Martin Atterbury playing a Roland AT350c and pedals. The Hub. 01202 822936

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29 November 10am-7pm Christchurch Christmas festival and lights switch on.

Entertainment throughout town centre.

29 November 10.30am-1.30pm

Kingston Lacy Farmers’ Market, Wimborne. Free entry until 1.30pm. 01202 883402

29 November 2.30pm

Fayrewood Singers (formerly The Jenny Porter Singers), festive concert ‘Season of Joy’ at Verwood Methodist Church, Vicarage Road. Admission free with retiring collection. 01202 826134

29 November 5pm

6 December 10am-7pm

Ringwood Christmas Lights Switch On. Entertainment all day long with lights turned on at 6pm 01425 473883

6 December 1.30pm

Broadstone Christmas parade.

Entertainment from 10.30am.

6 December 2-3.30pm

Baby and children’s nearly new sale to raise money for Poole Hospital charity SPRING. St Michael’s Church Hall, Blandford Road, Hamworthy. thehelenhunt@yahoo.co.uk

6 December 2.30pm, 7.30pm

Switch on Christmas lights, Wimborne. 01202 886116

Karen Wells’ Entertainers present A Christmas Carol, St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Draycott Road, Ensbury Park. £7, £5 children. A donation goes to food bank, Bournemouth. Also 2.30pm on 7 December, 10 and 11 January. 07812 155549

29 November

7 December

Switch on Ferndown Christmas lights, Penny’s Walk. Events during the day.

29 November 3.30-4pm

Kinson Christmas on the Green

30 November 12noon-4pm

Merley House Christmas Fayre.

Entry £1. 01202 885024

3 December 7pm

Fireside Theatre’s play reading of ‘Relative Values’ by Noel Coward. Details 01202 822939

6 December 10am-4pm

Ancient Winter Day, take part in traditional winter skills. Ancient Technology Centre, Cranborne. 01725 517618

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Jingle Jog - hop or skip - in aid of Diverse Abilities Plus. 10K, 8k or 2.3k routes. Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath.

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7 December 9pm

‘Stargazing’ - joint experts from Wessex Astronomical Society at Durlston Castle for short talk and chance to use telescopes to view the moon, Uranus, Neptune, galaxies and the winter constellations. Weather dependent. £3. 01929 424443 after 4pm on the day to confirm.

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7 December 5pm

13 December 2.30pm

Save the Children Festival of Christmas. Parade through Wimborne.

13 December 5-8pm

Poole’s Christmas on the Quay, flotilla of illuminated boats, family entertainment and Father Christmas. 0845 234 5560

Verwood Christmas Extravaganza with Father Christmas, Ferrett Green.

8 December 7.30pm

Handel’s Messiah, Bournemouth Bach Choir and orchestra. Christchurch Priory.

Tickets from Regent Centre.

01202 499199

Wimborne Horticultural Society ‘Trekking for Macmillan Cancer support’ illustrated talk by Pam Smith from Verwood. Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne.

Also Christmas supper. 01202 887006

10 December 3.307.30pm

Tuckton Christmas Market, High Street.

10 December 7.30pm

Verwood Organ and Keyboard Society, Tony Stace playing a Yamaha HX1. The Hub. 01202 822936

13 December 7.30pm

16 December 7.30pm

Concert of popular music

by Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society at The Allendale Centre, Wimborne. 01202 590383

19 December 6-7pm Carols in the Cornmarket, Wimborne.

20 December 4 January

Annual carol train, Swanage Railway. 01929 425800

Christmas celebrations at Beaulieu, Brockenhurst.

Victorian style decorations and carol singing. 01590 614614

11 December 6pm

20 December 7.30pm

10 December

Poole Children’s Lantern Parade from Falklands Square to the Guildhall for Christmas carols and mince pies. 0845 234 5560

13 December 10.30am-4pm

Great Pudding Stir, Priest’s House Museum.

13 December 11am onwards

Highcliffe Christmas Carnival. Gift fayre 11am, entertainment 2pm and procession 6pm. Facebook: HighcliffeChristmasCarnival

Verwood Concert Brass Christmas concert, The Hub, Verwood. 01202 828740

20 December 7.30pm and 21 December 5.30pm

Carols by Candlelight, St Bernadette’s Church, Draycott Road, Ensbury Park with Karen Wells’ choir. £5 adults. 07812 155549

21 December 7.15-9am

Winter solstice, Corfe Castle.

Watch sun rise on shortest day of year followed by breakfast. £10, booking essential. 01929 481294

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Young Dick Whittington has heard that the streets of London are paved with gold- so it’s there that he will go to make his fortune On his way he finds himself a feline friend, Tommy, and together they get a brilliant new job at Fitzwarren’s Stores. But life is seldom so easy for a pantomime hero, and Dick unwittingly finds himself the enemy of the evil Captain Hawkseye.

Framed for a crime that they didn’t commit Dick and

Visitors to Beaulieu this festive feason, between 20 December and 4 January, will get a glimpse of Christmas past in a Victorian country house. In Palace House, the home of the Montagu family since 1538, children can dress up in period costumes, while in the Lower

Tommy must battle mistaken identity, evil pirates, treacherous shipwrecks and savage natives in their quest to prove Dick’s innocence to Alderman Fitzwarren and his beautiful daughter Alice.

Dick Whittington, the only pantomime based on historical fact, has been wowing audiences for

Drawing Room there will be carol singing and musical entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

A glass of hot punch in front of the Yule log in the great fireplace will warm visitors up, while characters from Victorian times explain what life was like ‘upstairs and downstairs’.

With traditional decorations inside and a giant Christmas tree in the grounds, Beaulieu is a place of enchantment at this magical time of year.

The Victorian theme continues in the National Motor Museum, with motor

over 150 years. M and M Theatrical Productions is certain that it will continue for at least 150 more and is bringing the popular panto to the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown on Sunday 7 December.

Viewpoint and The Barrington Theatre have a family ticket to give away so you can join Dick, Tommy, Alice and a host of colourful characters in this swashbuckling adventure that you’ll want to watch again and again, oh, and again – three times in fact - the number of times that Dick was made Lord Mayor of London!

For your chance to win a family ticket to see Dick Whittington at the Barrington Theatre on 7 December at 1pm answer this question:

What is name of Dick Whittington’s cat?

The closing date is 24 November 2014

cars from those early days, alongside British Land Speed Record breaking cars in For Britain & For The Hell Of It. There’s also the Wheels pod ride, and the highlevel monorail and veteran bus to enjoy. For further information, visit www. beaulieu.co.uk or phone 01590 612345.

Beaulieu and mags4dorset have two family tickets worth £55 each to give away to lucky readers looking for a magical day out. A family ticket is for one adult and up to four children, or two adults and up to three children. The tickets are valid until 31 March 2015.

To be in with a chance of winning one of these tickets answer this question:

What type of log is in the great fire place in Palace House?

The closing date is 8 December 2014.

HOW TO ENTER Enter both competitions through our website: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answers on postcards to Beaulieu at Christmas or Dick Whittington competition, mags4dorset, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. The first correct entries drawn will be the winners. Employees of Page and Pulford Ltd and Beaulieu or The Barrington are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

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TV chef James Martin whisks up car ingredients TV chef and car nut James Martin is cooking up the perfect dish for visitors to January’s London Classic Car Show.

His ingredients include a scattering of classic Minis and a fistful of Ferraris with a Ford Mustang garnish.

For as well as running his own café at the show, the star of Saturday Kitchen is a curator of the event and has been tasked with gathering displays of classic cars that have a particular personal meaning.

His starter is a gathering of five historically important Minis, all from his personal collection, which will be displayed inside the James Martin Classic Café.

The main course, meanwhile, includes a pair of rare Ferraris – a 275GTB and a Testarossa – and the Ford Mustang, all of which will be driven up and down one of the show’s unique features, The Grand Avenue.

Held at ExCeL in London’s Docklands from 8-11 January 2015, the London Classic Car Show is no static exhibition. Grand Avenue, a runway driving through the heart of the show, will be active at regular points throughout the event, giving visitors the chance to see (and hear) some of the world’s most valuable classic cars in action.

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For James Martin, the London Classic Car Show is the perfect way to start the new year.

“There are two passions in my life, cars and cooking,” he said. “At the London Classic Car Show I will be able to combine the two… what could be better?

“I am particularly proud of the Mini display. I grew up driving Minis and I’ve always had a massive soft spot for the little car. I have been extremely fortunate in being able to collect some significant examples, some of which will be on display at the show.”

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Most notable among these is, perhaps, the ‘works’ Cooper S that the legendary Paddy Hopkirk rallied back in 1963.

The James Martin Classic Café, meanwhile, will provide what he calls ‘good, simple grub’. In keeping with its surroundings, the café’s food will be dished up from a trio of classic vans and will be accessible by all visitors to the event.

The London Classic Car Show is the latest creation from Brand Events, the company behind all-action car shows like Top Gear Live.

Another show curator is Top Gear’s James May who will be putting together a thoughtprovoking collection of ‘Cars That Changed The World’. Other highlights include a special display celebrating the 60th anniversary of the dramatic Citroën DS and a first look at the new DS brand. The show will also have displays from leading classic car clubs, dealers and specialists.

Tickets are now available from the show website – www. thelondonclassiccarshow.co.uk – where early bird discounts reduce the on-the-door standard entry price from £25 to just £22.

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Mighty Motoring Marvels SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK

By Stephen Turvil | stephenturvil@googlemail.com

The Skoda Rapid Spaceback ticks every box on the small family car check list.

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or starters, it has a spacious cabin that – according to its manufacturer – offers rear passengers ‘the most knee space and headroom in its segment’. There is lots of room in the front too – so it ticks the passenger space box.

The cabin also has handy features such as storage under a front seat, cubby holes, and a clip on

the windscreen pillar to hold parking tickets. The cabin is, therefore, easy to live with – so tick.

Furthermore, this hatchback’s cargo capacity is 415-litres rising to 1,380-litres once the rear seats are folded flat. Such figures ensure it easily transports substantial loads – so tick again.

Equally important, it has a range of features – some of which are optional – that

The Skoda Rapid Spaceback incorporates a range of petrol/ diesel engines that offer respectable performance and low fuel consumption

make transporting luggage easier. These include a double-side boot floor that has carpet on one surface and rubber on the reverse.

The latter suits muddy pets.

An alternative set-up is the variable boot floor that has two layers but slightly reduces cargo capacity.

The lower level best suits items that are less frequently required. The Spaceback is also available with a through load provision. This enables long items in the boot to extend through the armrest in the rear bench into the passenger compartment.

Tick, tick – tick.

The Skoda Rapid Spaceback incorporates a range of petrol/diesel

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engines that offer respectable performance and low fuel consumption – so tick.

These complement the five/six-speed manual transmissions plus a seven-speed auto. Engine highlights include the 1.6-litre 90PS diesel that – when connected to the Greenline trim – averages 74.3mpg.

Carbon emissions are 99g/ km so this trim can be taxed for free. Tick.

The Spaceback also has modern styling that can be enhanced with optional extras. These include the style pack that extends the rear glass toward the registration plate. It includes a panoramic roof, spoiler and darker lights too – so tick.

Furthermore, the Spaceback has a respectable equipment specification. The S trim has: air-conditioning, electric windows and an electronic stability program whereas the SE adds cruise control, parking sensors and front fog lights. That has to be worth a tick.

The Elegance, in contrast, adds climate control. Finally, the superefficient Greenline is based on the S but has special tyres that minimise fuel consumption. Spaceback optional extras for those that like a little luxury include heated seats, satellite navigation and a food cooler. Tick.

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

Sink unit, stainless steel, single drainer with cutlery drainer, space for mixer tap. 01202 512263 SAD lightbox, Brightlight Lumie, good bedroom light. As new. £15. St Ives. 01425 471893 Conservatory suite, beige pattern. Excellent condition. £150. Lytchett Matravers. 01202 631280 Electric mower, Flymo Glider 330. Used once. £60 ovno. West Moors. 01202 892902 Wardrobes, two, light wood, louvre front. £60.

2 single padded headboards, like new. £50.

St Leonards. 01425 483896 Rocking chair, light oak, stripped, reupholstered and revarnished. £100 ono.

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Chandelier, Italian, 8 arm, cast metal, rose basket design. £250 Ferndown. 01202 873040

Office desk, light wood with drawers. £25.

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Washbasin, green/turquoise. £25. Ferndown.

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Sleigh bed, Feather and Black, mahogany, 6ft wide, spring slatted base, one year old. Good condition. £499. Ferndown. 01202 873040

Mobility scooter, Pride Go Go, 3 wheels, separates to transport in small car. Used once, six weeks old. £750. Corfe Mullen. 01202 696335

Panasonic television, 37 inch, Freesat, Freeview, Viera HD. Can be seen working (sale due to upgrading). £300 ono. Stapehill. 01202 848686

Bed, 3ft, slatted base, head and foot adjustable. Pristine mattress, rarely used. £40.

Christchurch. 01202 479000 Food processor, Braun 280 Deluxe, variable speed/cutting, mini liquidiser/chopping bowl, full instruction book. Rarely used. £30.

Christchurch. 01202 479000 Writing desk, repro knee hole pedestal, 122cm wide x 60cm deep x 76cm high. £50.

Bournemouth. 01202 571360 Stereo, Pioneer stack system with speakers. £100. Wimborne. 01202 883347

Baby bouncy cradle, Mothercare. £8. White cellular cot blankets, 100cm x 150cm. Used once. £8 each. Verwood. 01202 824018

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Bath/shower taps. New, good make. £50.

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Coffee set, Susie Cooper, 6 cups and saucers. £50. Verwood. 01202 820400

Dining table, round (to oval), 4-6 seater, heavy wood, with 6 chairs. As new. £150. 3 seater settee. Good condition. £70. Ringwood.

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Mains power lead, 25m for caravan extension. £10. Verwood. 01202 827563

Gas cooker, glass lid. Nearly new. £100. Pine table and 3 chairs. £50. Poole. 01425 485271

Leather sofa, cream, 2 seater, reclines, 5’ 6” x 3’ 6”. £150. Verwood. 01202 824615

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World’s finest

RESCUE SERVICE Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has been crowned World Extrication Champions at the world’s biggest rescue challenge competition

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fter battling against teams from all over the world in road traffic collision scenarios, the Hampshire team have taken the winner’s title, beating a team from County Carlow, Ireland who were runners up and a team from Valencia, Spain who took third place.

To add to the list of achievements, the Hampshire team also brought home the titles of Best Overall World Extrication Team Leader, Best Overall World Extrication Team Medic and Best Overall World Extrication Limited Tools Challenge. The team also took second place in the challenges for Best Technical Team and Best Trauma Team, narrowly beaten by a team Road traffic from Humberside Fire and collision scenario Rescue Service.

Hampshire’s Extrication Team Leader Lee Havey, who took the title of Best Overall World Extrication Team Leader, said: “It is absolutely fantastic to take away the winner’s title from the World Extrication Challenge. We are very confident in our firefighters’ abilities when they attend road traffic collisions and now that we have been crowned world champions, it just shows that what we do, we do very well.”

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The Hampshire extrication team. From left to right - Watch Manager Trevor Griffin, Firefighter Steve Morris, Watch Manager Lee Havey, Firefighter Brian Saunders, Firefighter Martin Gritt and Crew Manager Paul Jarrett.

The 16th World Rescue Challenge, which was hosted

by The Fire Service College in Gloucestershire, saw teams taking part in a number of multi-vehicle road traffic collision scenarios where casualties needed rescuing – some of whom had deteriorating conditions. They also had to show experience of using all types of rescue equipment used in extrications.

Hampshire’s extrication team are the current UK champions in extrication and have previously held the winner’s trophy at the World and European championships during the team’s 28 year history.

The Hampshire team was made up of, Watch Manager Lee Havey from Havant Fire Station (Team Leader/ Incident Commander), Firefighter Steve Morris from Eastleigh Fire Station (Medic/Trauma), Firefighter Gary Cross from Fareham Fire Station (Trauma), Watch Manager Trevor Griffin from Eastleigh Training Centre (Technician and Second Medic), Firefighter Martin Gritt from Andover Fire Station (Technician), Firefighter Brian Saunders from Cosham Fire Station (Technician) and Crew Manager Paul Jarrett from Bordon Fire Station (Technician).

The World Rescue challenge took place from 9–12 October at the Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire.

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ASK THE EXPERT

By Nolan Irving

Q. The autumn’s a good time to move, right?

A. Probably one of the commonest questions estate agents get asked is “Is this a good time to put our home on the market?” It tends to crop up more often shortly after Christmas, and in the run-up to Easter. And, not surprisingly, it is generally followed a few weeks later by a closely-related question: “Is it worth putting our home on the market now, or should we wait until next autumn/New Year/Easter?”

Why is this? Well, these are the three times of year when the property market is traditionally said to be at its most active, and not surprisingly, people want to surf that expected wave of buyer interest.

But does this really stand up to scrutiny?

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ell, let’s take the autumn, which does normally enjoy quite an increase in property market activity. For many of us, this is a time of new beginnings, with people moving to new jobs, etc, while for those who are planning to move, it’s

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natural to want to have it all done in time for Christmas, and before the worst of the winter weather makes the thought of moving house thoroughly daunting.

Similar, though different, cases can equally well be made for the postChristmas and Easter

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periods. As with autumn, there is some logic to both of them. But, does this necessarily make any of them a particularly ‘good’ time to put your home on the market?

Actually, timing is generally less important than you might think.

For one thing, if it were that simple, we’d all be property millionaires!

But in any case, you need to remember that the balance between supply and demand in the property market is largely self-adjusting – by which I simply mean that other

things being equal, large numbers of hopeful buyers will automatically tend to attract large numbers of equally hopeful sellers.

The simple fact is that if your property is wellpresented and well-priced, it stands just as much chance of selling during the summer holidays as it does in autumn – or the New Year, or at Easter. So, my advice is always the same: forget about trying to read the runes, and just move when it suits you.

Or, to put it another way, there’s no time like the present…!

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Test your smoke alarms Smoke, the silent killer, is responsible for over half of all deaths in accidental fires in the home.

Last year, over half the 213 UK fire deaths in the home, were caused by smoke inhalation.

Working smoke alarms can give people the wake-up call they need to escape – because smoke won’t, it will leave you for dead.

Shockingly, in the majority of domestic fires with fatalities, there was either no smoke alarm or it did not go off – and the common cause was missing or flat batteries. A simple push of the test button will check both the power supply and the detection mechanism.

The recent Tick Tock Test campaign urged people to check their smoke alarms when the clocks went back. Did you check yours? If not, do so now.

Station Manager Glenn Bowyer of Hampshire Fire and Rescue said: “You are at least four times more likely to die in a fire if you don’t have a working smoke alarm, so taking the time to test the smoke alarms in your home could be a truly life-saving decision.”