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Volume 40, Issue 9

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

Tree trunk could become art installation One of Wimborne Minster’s majestic oak trees sealed its fate on 25 June.

Residents called police to Westfield Close car park when they heard loud cracking sounds.

Officers arrived just before a huge branch crashed down.

According to an East Dorset District Council spokesperson, the tree wasn’t structurally sound after the branch fell and had to be removed, but 3–4 metres of the trunk will be left in the hope that some artwork will be made from it.

No reason has been given for the branch falling.

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BREXIT has thrown the country into chaos Local LEAVE results were: Bournemouth 54.9%, Christchurch 58.2%, East Dorset 57.6%, New Forest 57.8%, North Dorset 56.4%, Poole 58.2%, Purbeck 58.2%, West Dorset 51.03% and Weymouth & Portland 61%.

Nationally 52% of people voted to leave, 48% to remain.

Turnout was 72%. The pound sank more quickly than a rock tossed into a river and dropped to levels last seen in 1985. The Prime Minister resigned. The pound dropped further, the stock market went into the doldrums and to cap it all a country with a population of the size of Leicester thrashed England in EURO 2016. Could it get any worse? Yes, Farage was jeered and booed by the European Parliament when he told MEPs they are “in denial” over Brexit and that they had “never had a proper job before.”

I congratulate Iceland for their 2-1 victory over England. What a great analogy for the turmoil Britain is facing and the fact that many overpaid people are incapable of doing their jobs. Passion and integrity is lacking and we have yet to find it in politicians or football players who tap a ball to their mates and worry more about their hairstyles and sponsorship deals than scoring goals.

We might, however, find better qualities in Eddie Howe who would make a decent England manager if he felt ready for the job. As for the Conservative party, I am struggling for names of a new leader, other than rude ones.

Viewpoint is much more cheery with plenty of uplifting news and views from around the area. Enjoy.

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Pic of the month Big Softees! Dorset Fire and Rescue know how to cool down – pictured at the Fete on the Field, Ferndown

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River Wim marked Firefighters fundraise in memory of brave scout by green plaque Wimborne’s River Wim, also known locally as the Millstream, is now marked by a green plaque, which was officially unveiled at the end of May. It’s in the same design as a series of green plaques around the town, instigated as part of a town history trail by the late John Perry while Mayor of Wimborne Minster. The new plaque has been supported by Wimborne Minster Town Council, a grant from the divisional budget of local Dorset County Councillor, Robin Cook, and Wimborne BID. The idea for the plaque was suggested by Una Cuddy, one of the members of the monthly reminiscence group run by the Priest’s House Museum & Garden and Wimborne Library.

She suggested identifying the River Wim, which meanders unobtrusively on its course through the town.

An event organised by firefighters from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service was held recently at Fordingbridge Riverside Park in memory of Daniel West, who died of a rare form of cancer last November, aged nine.

A member of 1st Fordingbridge Scout Group, Daniel was diagnosed with the condition in August 2014. He was later presented with the prestigious Cornwall medal for Meritorious Conduct and also received a letter from the organisation’s patron

Lions saddle up!

Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club have made a donation of £800 to the Riding for the Disabled Centre at Green Cottage near Three Legged Cross.

Jane Dowding, RDA secretary, said “We are so grateful to the Lions for their wonderful support. We can now buy a new specialist saddle for one of our ponies.”

The money is part of the proceeds from the Lions’ traditional Giant Easter Egg draw held in March and April. Picture shows Lion Ken Taylor with some of the RDA volunteers.

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Bear Grylls in recognition of his courage.

Money raised at the Party in the Park will be split between Clic Sargent, Lucy’s Days Out and The Fire Fighters Charity.

The children’s cancer charities were nominated

by Daniel’s mum Kayte and dad Mark, who has been a firefighter with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service for 35 years.

Last year’s Party in the Park raised more than £5,000 for the neurology department at Southampton General Hospital.

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It’s wet, it’s Saturday,

LET’S GET PLASTERED! This was how runners felt at the Wimborne and Ferndown Lions’ Muddy Fun Run towards the end of May. The 5k obstacle course was held at Homelands Farm, Three Legged Cross and despite the awful weather, the runners really got stuck in.

The event was held to raise funds for the Wessex Cancer Trust and the JTYAF, (John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation).

Save the date for the next time – 20 May 2017.

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Ferndown incinerator raises ugly head Campaigners are furious that the woodland area at Uddens Drive, south of the A31 near the Old Thatch and accessed by Wimborne Road West, is now Dorset County Council’s ‘preferred site’ to resurrect plans for an industrial incinerator.

Chairman of the Friends of Uddens and Cannon Hill Woodlands, Janet Healey said, “A 40m chimney, whose fumes will encompass schools and housing within a wide area, could potentially lead to health issues for all under its shadow.

“An estimated 100 lorries a day will use the site 24/7, every day of the year. The closure of Brook Road tip will transfer an annual 100,000 cars to the area, creating massive impact on already virtually gridlocked roads. There will be an inevitable increase in flies and vermin to the area.

“The loss of this green belt woodland, which is home to a plethora of wildlife and plants, forms recreational access for the people of Ferndown, Longham, Stapehill and Colehill, and is the all-weather link to the wider area, also suitable for wheelchair users, cyclists and horse riders via the Castlemain Trailway.”

Dorset County Council maintains that although the land at Blunts Farm was considered in 2004/5 for development of a waste treatment facility, it was not included in

the 2006 adopted waste plan mainly because Blunts Farm was green belt land.

“Things have moved on and this land is now allocated employment land,” said a spokesperson for Dorset County Council.

“The development of waste facilities on employment land is consistent with national planning policy for waste.

“Land to the south west of Blunts Farm, within the green belt, is also being considered for waste development. The Forestry Commission have suggested that this land be considered as an alternative to Blunts Farm as they have aspirations for the development of a high quality employment site at Blunts Farm.

This is a consultation to seek the community’s views on the proposed sites. Following this consultation the responses will be considered and further work will be undertaken before reaching a decision on a preferred site for inclusion in the final plan.”

The spokesperson pointed out that responses to the consultation in 2004/5 were specific to the plan being prepared at that time adding, “It is important that we maintain a clear distinction between this and the current emerging plan. So much has changed in the last 10 years with regards to the management of waste and now is the opportunity for the community to have their say on the new proposals.”

Visit www.dorsetforyou.com/waste-plan.

To comment the proposals email mwdf@ dorsetcc.gov.uk before 5pm on 21 July.

Or write to: Minerals and Waste Policy Team, WP01, Planning Division, Environmental Services, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. To contact the Friends visit www. cannonhillfriends.org.uk. Or email admin@ cannonhillfriends.org.uk

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funeral plan is so easy to do. The staff will talk matters through with you either in your own home or at their premises to ascertain your exact requirements. For the finer details you can go away and think these through, safe in the knowledge that you have done something really special to give your family peace of mind.

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Wimborne, Verwood and West Moors.

They offer a sincere and caring service to you and your loved ones at all times.

Anthony said, “Although some people are hesitant about making a funeral plan, relatives of the deceased are usually so relieved to know everything has been taken care of, removing the need for difficult decisions at their time of loss.”

Golden Charter is an independent network of funeral directors within the UK. The money from Golden Charter funeral plans is held in trust until needed. Should you move, you can take it with you to another location and another Golden Charter funeral director.

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Fordingbridge mayor Changes in legislation could cut elected for 8th time registration services Little did Cllr Malcolm Connolly know that when he was first elected as the Mayor of Fordingbridge in 2009, he would still be mayor in 2016.

Having recently been re-elected for the eighth year running, he is just as keen to represent the town as he was in 2009 and his enthusiasm for Fordingbridge is apparent and infectious.

Malcolm said, “I am committed to the role, as my desire to make Fordingbridge a great place to live is as strong Mayor of Fordingbridge Cllr Malcolm Connolly as ever.

“It is a constant wonder to me why our residents and council colleagues put up with me, but they do. However, I feel sure this will be my final term in office, but you never can tell.

“Being mayor is a wonderful honour and one I treat with the utmost of respect. It is made easier for me by our amazing and hardworking staff, to whom I am totally indebted.”

Mayor Connolly has lived in Fordingbridge for 33 years and became a councillor some 13 years ago.

He is married to Marie, who will once again be the mayoress. They have three grown-up children: Eileen, Peter and John. When not conducting his mayoral and council duties, Malcolm works as sub postmaster of Sandleheath Post Office.

Although the mayor doesn’t have a specific charity to support for the coming year, one of his aims is to raise money to support the purchase of new Christmas lights for Fordingbridge. If anyone would like to help him in his quest, please contact Fordingbridge Town Council.

Dorset residents are being consulted on proposed changes to Dorset County Council’s registration service, which records the county’s births, deaths, civil partnerships and marriages and runs citizenship ceremonies Every year the registration service conducts 1,500 marriages across Dorset and registers 2,800 births and 4,200 deaths.

The service mainly funds itself through fees, but some potential changes in legislation could mean this income will be reduced.

The proposed changes to the registration service are: • Reducing the number of registration offices from 11 to 5 • The introduction of a nationality checking service for citizenship and naturalisation • Reducing the number of council-run ceremony venues from 8 to 3 • Removal of the ‘Tell us once for births’ service’ • Introducing a two-part marriage process that separates the legal notices from planning the service itself • Charging the full cost of services. Currently the council subsidises some ceremonies.

You have until 11 August to make your views known.

Visit www.dorsetforyou. com/registrationconsultation or pick up a paper copy from a Dorset County Council registration office.

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Column supplied by Wessex Pensions

EUROPE

Who would have thought that in the space of 5 days the UK would have voted to leave the EU, David Cameron would resign and England would get knocked out of EURO 2016 by Iceland.

The historic referendum on Thursday 23 June was completely misjudged by the markets, and even Nigel Farage thought the remain camp had won. The country is now in the hands of the Politicians and we hope

Daniel Parkin

the United Kingdom can remain united for this period of uncertainty we now face, and let’s get some true facts rather than the variety of predictions and hypotheses from each camp.

This recent vote shows what effect such shocks can have on the markets and is a reminder that investments will always carry an element of uncertainty and can go down as well as up.

This volatility is arguably the time when investors can make money rather than lose money by simply staying put, remain invested in a diversified portfolio and not panic.

The markets do not like uncertainty and we are definitely in a period of

“uncertainty” at the moment, with downward pressure on interest rates, the threat of inflation and the new pensions rules allowing members to potentially cash in their pension fund from the age of 55.

All I would urge is caution. We are expecting a bumpy ride, however, it appears the Bank of England will be doing its utmost to keep the economy stable and recently provided £3.1bn of liquidity to banks following the outcome of the EU Referendum, as well as announcing more than £250bn availability to help stabilise the markets.

The need for financial advice in times such as these becomes more important and rather than rely on media headline news, speak to a financial adviser or if you are over 50, you can speak to the Government’s free and impartial service at Pension Wise on 0800 138 3944

For more information about pensions, telephone Daniel Parkin on 07801 432182 Address: 17 Headlands Business Park, Salisbury Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3PB

fire

BY DESIGN

Following a rebranding and the launch of two new divisions: Fire

by Design and Energy by Design, the Low Carbon Energy Centre in Wimborne invited customers to a celebratory barbecue.

Specialising in the design, supply and installation of renewable technologies including solar panels, wood-burning and multi-fuels stoves, heat recovery, biomass and rainwater harvesting, the company has two impressive showrooms at 13A and 13D Riverside Park in Wimborne.

The rebranding was completed on schedule by BrightBox Designs.

For more information visit www. lowcarbonenergycentre.co.uk or give them a call on 01202 888561.

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L-R Nikki Williams, Chris Roper, Richard King and Sarah Nduva

MAGS4DORSET’S charity of the year

CHERRY TREE NURSERY Cherry Tree Nursery is a Sheltered Work Opportunities Project (SWOP) that promotes the fact that “having a mental illness does not mean you cannot have a happy life.”

This is the story of Matt, a volunteer who came to the plant nursery 20 years ago. It is a story that has inspired many people since, because they hope it can become their story too. Matt has continued working on projects to help Cherry Tree ever since.

“Cherry Tree Nursery saved my life. A bold claim, but one I know to be true. Having had a breakdown in 1996, I felt depressed, directionless and alone. My counsellor suggested I go along to Cherry Tree to see if they could help me, and I reluctantly agreed.

“Although the surroundings were basic, I felt a level of warmth and support from the staff and other volunteers I was not expecting. I agreed to join as a volunteer, and soon I was attending five days a week.

“There were many opportunities to take part in social events - over time, I started going to these events, which helped me overcome my social anxiety.

“As an out gay man in the 1990s, society was not as accepting as it is now. Despite this, I was encouraged by Cherry Tree to be proud of who I was.

“Throughout my time there, it was made clear that I could stay for as long as I needed to. This formed a large part in my recovery from mental illness, as it meant I could focus on getting well.

“I attended Cherry Tree for over three years, and during that time, I gained practical skills in office work, horticulture and customer service. It felt great to have a role, a purpose and a reason for getting up in the morning. I was able to get a retail job under a supported employment scheme, which I was able to access through Cherry Tree.

“Today, I am a different person to the scared, shy and lonely man I was 19 years ago. I strongly believe if it were not for Cherry Tree Nursery, I would not be here today.”

Matt

Cherry Tree Nursery, New Road, Northbourne. 01202-593537 contactus@cherrytreenursery.org.uk Blog: https://cherrytreenursery.wordpress.com/

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art

MAGS4DORSET recently held an art competition inviting three schools to participate: Ferndown Upper School, Talbot Heath School in Bournemouth and Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne

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ditor Janine Pulford said, “We were pleased with the level of interest in our first ever school art competition, which was for a front cover design for 4Dorset, depicting a local landmark.

The standard of artwork was quite stunning and I know the judges found it difficult to choose between them. It was such a successful competition that we hope to run

it again next year and open it up to more schools.”

Local artist Daniel Byrne joined MAGS4DORSET’s design director Louis Pulford to carry out the judging on 28 June. The results will be announced in the next issue of 4Dorset (August) and the winning entry will be used as a front cover image of the magazine.

THE JUDGES Local Artist and caricaturist Daniel Byrne

Daniel is an award-winning artist working in and around the New Forest.

He is known for his portraits, which have been exhibited in major London art exhibitions.

These include the Royal Academy, Royal Portrait Society, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Royal Pastel Academy Bristol and since 2000, has been a regular exhibitor with Holburne Art Gallery and Museum in Bath.

He has been a member of the Society of Equestrian Artists for over 20 years and won Best Painting in Exhibition, 2011.

Over the last few years, Daniel has turned his hand to fine art, producing portrait and landscape paintings.

FLORA u Daniel Byrne self portrait ‘me with a bee’ q

Graphic Designer, Artist and Director of MAGS4DORSET Louis Pulford

Having worked in the publishing industry for the last 11 years, Louis has developed his artistic skills in the world of graphic design.

His creative talents stretch much further, as can be seen with one of his latest pieces of artwork of a kingfisher drawn by using pyrography on a pallet, which recently sold at a charity auction to raise funds for Bournemouth Churches Housing Association.

As director of MAGS4DORSET, he still takes great pride in his magazine designs and recently set up BrightBox Designs specifically for website and print work.

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Wimborne barber in shave off Cheryl Broad, a Wimborne barber, will be having her hair shaved off at an event in Wimborne Square on Saturday 13 August.

It will take place throughout the day raising funds for Poole Hospital Cancer Treatment Trust, more commonly known as the Poole Body Scanner Appeal.

Cheryl has found that sadly, over the years, a number of her customers have passed away as a result of various forms Cheryl Broad of cancer, and she felt she would like to do something to raise funds for a local cancer charity. She wanted to support contact the chairman Stuart Dean on 01202 this local charity, that has over many years 888895. been providing equipment for Poole Hospital The charity is currently raising £500,000 to to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of enter into a joint scheme with the Hospital and cancer.

Alliance Medical to further develop the range Cheryl proposes to have her head shaved of equipment available to treat the people of by a fellow barber - and if you want to clip a Dorset who suffer from all forms of cancer. little on the way, go along to the Square on More information can be found at www. the day. Scissors will be provided - not razors! poolescannerappeal.org.uk.

Or, if you also want to have your own head The fun will start at around 10am in Wimborne Square. shaved and raise funds for this charity, please

New Season of orchestral masterpieces The widely acclaimed Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will be starting its 2016/17 season in Poole this October. Verwood Friends of the BSO (VFBSO) have selected a variety of first-class concerts to attend.

Elgar, Beethoven, Haydn, Sibelius, and Mahler are a few of the composers whose celebrated works are featured, with Handel’s Messiah on 14 December being a highlight. A coach will set off from Potters Wheel car park

in Verwood at 6.20pm for each concert, with pick-ups in Verwood, Three Legged Cross and West Moors, to arrive at Lighthouse, Poole in time for the 7.30pm start.

“For the £28 cost of transport and balcony seat, people are guaranteed an excellent evening of orchestral music,” says David Caals, the organiser of VFBSO. Please phone him on 01202 814743 or email caals. sdzm@talk21.com if you would like further details.

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RINGWOOD NEWS

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Happy Birthday Your Majesty

Thousands of people filled the streets of Ringwood on 12 June to enjoy an afternoon of celebration and to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Her Majesty.

Hosting a table of 90-year-old guests, the Mayor of Ringwood, Cllr Thierry Photo: Ann opened the giant street party.

Aveyard The 17 top table guests were Photography treated to a selection of food and drink, a gift provided by a local business, a certificate of attendance and souvenir programme, along with one of 3,000 cupcakes that were given away free to best day ever and I am totally amazed everyone on the day. by the number of people that attended Entertainment included and the wonderful atmosphere that Ringwood and Burley was evident and it would not have been Band, a Rock Choir of 200, possible without all the wonderful volunteers street entertainers, including dance celebrity who helped on the day.”

Theo who dances with well-known dance Ringwood Town Council say they would group Diversity. Fair rides, ice cream and food like to give a big thank you to staff, and to the stands along with high street shops made 100 volunteers that came to help set up the sure there was something for everyone and the weather held until 6pm. event from local churches, organisations and Organiser Mandy Oldfield said, “It was the businesses.

It was the best day ever...

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The Furlong celebrates

25th

anniversary In celebration of the Furlong shopping centre’s 25th anniversary as a retail destination, the management team will be organising a Summer Fun Day with 25 prizes to give away on 6 August. There will also be a BBQ in the courtyard.

Situated in the historic market town of

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Ringwood, the premium outdoor shopping centre is host to named brands, independent stores and cafés, all in a courtyard. The centre regularly bustles with live music, farmers’ markets and community events.

Dominic Jones, from Waitrose, opened their Ringwood store 25 years ago and when asked what makes the centre such a success comments, “I’ve been in the business for a number of years and seen many changes. The Furlong is unique as all the stores complement each other.

The centre has an individual character that makes for a relaxed and enjoyable shopping experience, unrivalled in the area.”

The Summer Fun Day will tie in with Ringwood’s countryside roots. Animals from Longdown Farm will be visiting for a day of interactive fun. You can expect to meet calves, piglets, goats, donkeys, chicks and more.

The Furlong hopes to continue to delight customers and retailers with a selection of stores including Waitrose, Furlong Furniture, Crew Clothing, Phase Eight, Moshulu, Waterstones and Specsavers.

Come and experience what The Furlong has to offer.

For more details visit www.thefurlong.co.uk

RINGWOOD NEWS

Discover, Explore, Conserve and Share within the New Forest The New Forest National Park Authority is running the John Muir Award, which is an international environmental award scheme for people of all backgrounds. It is open to groups, families and individuals and is noncompetitive, inclusive and accessible.

Participants can design the award to follow their own interests, as long as over a minimum period of four days they fulfill the four challenges: • Discover – somewhere new • Explore – a wild place nearby • Conserve – habitats for wildlife • Share – an experience with others online The award is named after John Muir, originally from Scotland, who played an instrumental role in creating the National Parks movement in the late 1800s in the United States.

New Forest National Park Authority Ranger Craig Daters will be leading free activity sessions at Hoburne Bashley Holiday Park, Sway, on 24 July. These hands-on sessions are free and open to anyone and will promote and provide information about the John Muir Award in the New Forest.

Craig said, “You can be in the running for an award by undertaking any number of fun tasks. Get involved in activities to help conserve the Forest, such as monitoring, campaigning, educating or undertaking practical work, and share your experiences with others. The opportunities are vast and the options are endless.”

The John Muir Trust is a conservation charity dedicated to protecting and enhancing wild places and the John Muir Award is their main engagement initiative.

Last year over 33,488 people in the UK worked towards and gained their award with

36,200 days of ‘conserve’ activity, building wild and valuable experiences and memories.

This included Alistair Findlay from Falkirk, who took part in the award to find out more about a wild corner of a field near him containing a river, an old farm ruin, grassland and some mature trees. After completing various bug hunts Alistair wanted ways of improving the area for wildlife as he found no bees, wasps or ladybirds. After talking to the landowner, plans were put in place to try and reverse this.

For more information on taking part in the John Muir Award in the New Forest and to book your place on the activity sessions, visit www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/johnmuiraward or email johnmuiraward@newforestnpa.gov.uk

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Ringwood offers perfect location for active retirees The location of Churchill Retirement Living’s King Edgar Lodge development in the market town of Ringwood is proving to be a big attraction for homeowners looking to make the most of their retirement With an ideal setting on the edge of the New Forest, the lovely historic town of Ringwood is very popular and there has been a great deal of interest in this attractive development right from the outset.

Located on Christchurch Road, the development is in a superb location close to local shops and amenities. Ringwood has a lively Wednesday morning street market and has remained a delightful, unspoilt historic town with both quaint and modern shops, street entertainment, restaurants, pubs and cafes. From the town, purchasers can take a wander down West Street to view the River Avon from the old threearched stone bridge or enjoy a stroll around Jubilee Garden.

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Ringwood is an ideal touring base for anybody visiting the New Forest or the glorious beaches of Bournemouth and Poole. For travel further afield, Bournemouth airport and the cruise terminals at Southampton are all within easy reach.

King Edgar Lodge is the first of Churchill’s developments to feature its new Autograph Collection, a more bespoke and intimate collection of apartments with interiors designed by renowned interior designer Jane Clayton.

The collection of 25 one and two bedroom privately owned apartments and shared facilities offers quality retirement accommodation and safe, independent living.

Apartments boast spacious rooms throughout and an ideal combination of design and functionality.The fully fitted, stylish kitchens include a built in fridge and freezer, hob and an oven, which is located at an easy-reach height. All of the properties benefit from illuminated light switches and owners can enjoy ultimate peace of mind from a fitted camera entry system for the highest level of security and 24hour emergency call system.

Owners can also take advantage of a host of other benefits on offer including having family or friends to stay in the development’s wellappointed Guest Suite, and enjoying a chat with neighbours in the Coffee Lounge. Churchill’s Reward Card also gives access to exclusive deals and discounts on a variety of national brands and local retailers.

Prices at King Edgar Lodge currently start from £229,950 for a one bedroom apartment and £318,950 for a two bedroom apartment. For more information please call 01425 383256 or visit www. churchillretirement.co.uk.

RINGWOOD NEWS

Ringwood Ringwood Parish Church Cantus concert Armed Review by Helena Houghton Ringwood Parish Church thrilled to the sounds of Cantus choir as they sang the first part of Mendelssohn’s Elijah, under the baton of Malcolm Harding on 18 June.

Malcolm, their director, has taken the choral society from its raw embryonic state two years ago to a point where, as an established Ringwood choir, it can tackle more challenging musical works and anticipates many years of enjoyable choral performances.

Timothy Rice, the organist, played with

professionalism. The soloists sounded beautiful with the precise placement of notes.

A highlight of the evening was the duet What have I to do with thee? between Elijah (Alex Cook) and the widow (Catherine Smith), which was incredibly moving.

Cantus sang with enthusiasm and a theatrical range of dynamics.

If you’re interested in singing with Cantus, contact the musical director, Malcolm Harding on 07502 417950.

Forces Day

Made possible by grants from Ringwood Town Council, a successful Armed Forces Day took place on 25 June at Carvers Playing Field. Stalls, vintage vehicles, a display from the Royal Signals, live music and a Spitfire fly past were all organised by Ringwood Events committee who will also be organising the Christmas Fair and firework display later in the year.

Ringwood and Burley Band in eclectic mix of tunes

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The Ringwood and Burley Band

here was a goodsized audience in All Saints Church in St Ives for a performance by the Ringwood and Burley Band in aid if the Bournemouth Blind Society on 10 June.

The band provided a mixed programme of music.

They opened with the march Imperial Echoes, followed by music from shows and films including Hello Dolly and Somewhere over the Rainbow, plus a medley of

Famous British Marches and a selection called The Best of Bond.

There were solos from Connor Lockett who played I’ll Walk with God on the euphonium, another euphonium solo - Benedictus from Alan Brown, and Al King provided Let me try again on trombone.

The final item was the popular tune The Floral Dance, conducted by Annabelle Hover, who was the evening’s special guest.

Ringwood Regal Public Meeting The Ringwood Regal campaigners will be updating the public about the plans they have put together to bring back live entertainment to the centre of Ringwood, with a large theatre and cinema of up to 600 seats.

It is hoped the public will come along and show their support to help convince developers not to demolish the historic Ringwood Regal cinema building. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

The public meeting will be on Thursday 14 July at 7.30pm at the Ringwood Meeting House with free refreshments available.

TV and press journalists have been invited to attend and it has also been arranged for the developers to come along to the meeting.

Mike Tuck, the Ringwood Regal chairman said, “Please come along and show your support.”

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Satellite maps put the New Forest in the New detailed satellite maps of light pollution in England show that the New Forest boasts some of the darkest skies in the south east.

Maps produced by the Campaign for Rural England, use satellite images captured at 1.30am throughout September 2015.

The satellite images show that the New Forest National Park is the 7th darkest out of the 10 National Parks within England. It has a high percentage of dark skies with minimal light pollution – 89 per cent of the skies above the National Park fall in the three darkest categories, compared with 63 per cent in the south as a whole.

Dark night skies are one of the special qualities of the New Forest, which has several tranquil areas

with few houses and streetlights. This research into light pollution seeks to increase awareness of the effect it can have on the night sky and on the health of people and wildlife. The National Park Authority works to keep light pollution at a minimum and raise awareness of the issue among local people.

Emma Marrington, senior rural policy campaigner at the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), said “Councils can reduce light levels through better planning and with investment in the right street lighting that is used only where and when it is needed.”

To use the interactive maps and find out more about light pollution visit nightblight.cpre.org.uk

Ruby

birthstone for July

By David at Fields Jewellers, Ringwood As well as being this month’s birthstone, the ruby is also used to celebrate the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries. It is thought of as being a stone of love and having the ability to protect the wearer from illness. In the past any red stone was thought of as a ruby and this has led to some famous rubies not quite being what the purchasers thought they were. The Black Prince Ruby in the Imperial State Crown kept in the Tower of London is actually a red spinel not a ruby.

Some rubies show an optical effect known as asterism whereby a six ray star appears on the stone. This can only be seen if the right type of inclusions are present and the stone is cut as a cabochon, (smooth dome cut).

The best rubies are thought to be found in Myanmar, but are also found in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and other places. The best colouration is referred to as pigeon blood red, but rubies very in colour from deep red to pink.

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Where has the UK’s most elusive insect gone?

Buglife is working in collaboration with scientists from the University of Oxford, the University of Southampton, and the Species Recovery Trust to search for one of the UK’s most elusive insects at key locations managed by the Forestry Commission. This mysterious little critter hasn’t been sighted in the UK for well over 15 years and is highly endangered.

The New Forest cicada is proving incredibly elusive, but new technology might just help re-find this remarkable insect.

Cicadas spend around seven years underground as a nymph, before the adults emerge and are active for 2-4 weeks between late May to mid-July. Male cicadas fly into the trees where they sing to attract a mate, however these fair-weather loving insects will only sing on warm, sunny, still days. The frequency that the cicada sings at is so high that it is very hard for humans to hear. Over the last few years, insect experts from Buglife and Species Recovery Trust have conducted extensive searches for the cicada across the New Forest and have highlighted the areas where this insect is most likely to be found. This summer over 100 tiny acoustic cicada detectors, developed in Oxford and Southampton, will be deployed across the forest in key locations.

“Our new cicada detectors allow us to continuously monitor areas where we think the cicada may be present, automatically detecting and recording its high frequency song,” said Prof Alex Rogers of the University of Oxford.

Dr Sarah Henshall, lead invertebrate ecologist for Buglife said that “the New Forest is a large and diverse area, we are optimistic that the New Forest cicada is hanging on in a rarely visited part of the Forest. Using both this new technology, and help from the public using the previously launched CicadaHunt smartphone app, we are hopeful we can find the UK’s only native species of cicada.

“We are calling on members of the public visiting the New Forest to join the search by downloading the app and conducting their own survey http:// www.newforestcicada.info/ We have produced a map highlighting where we think there is the greatest chance of finding a cicada.”

Jay Doyle, South District Forestry Commission ecologist, said: “To rediscover the New Forest cicada in woodlands we manage would be fantastic news and this would make it possible for us to improve the cicadas’ habitat.”

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he offer runs until 31 July 2016 and includes one swim lesson per week and free swimming per child during all Ferndown Leisure Centre’s welcome sessions.

Being confident in the water by learning to swim, you gain a lifesaving skill, as well as being able to enjoy an activity throughout childhood and into adult life that will be invaluable in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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

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To start your child’s journey to becoming a confident swimmer, Ferndown Leisure offers a free 10-15 minute swim assessment so they can find the right class for you.

In this digital age there is technology for everything and swimming is no exception!

You can review your child’s progress, move them to new sessions and review their achievements to date online at any time via the comfort of your home computer.

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Look out this summer for Finding Dory inspired family fun sessions – the new Disney Campaign running at Ferndown Leisure Centre’s pool.

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Research shows that 1 in 5 adults cannot swim, meaning approx 800,000 people within areas covered by Places for People could benefit from beginner lessons and even more could benefit from improver or technique lessons. Now is a great time to start or get back in the water, as there is a brand new adult pathway, split into 4 stages of Beginner (Learn), Improver (Like), Technique (Love) and Advanced (Live), taking you from complete beginner to taking part in a triathlon or Masters swimming. There is a whole new social world beyond the water and Ferndown Leisure is here to help you find it.

Safe havens for those with Alzheimer’s Dorset Police is working in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society, to establish ‘safe havens’, which aim to make people with dementia and related conditions safe in their communities.

The safe havens will be located in approved care homes or day centres, where anyone who is living with dementia and other related conditions can temporarily go if they are confused in a public place and are unable to provide sufficient information to be taken home.

Care homes or day centres that are interested in supporting the scheme should contact Alzheimer’s Society in Dorset by email to admindorset@alzheimers.org.uk or by phone on 01202 764352.

If you, or someone you know, is worried about dementia, you can call Alzheimer’s Society’s National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122 or email helpline@alzheimers.org.uk.

For more information about swimming at Ferndown Leisure Centre, please contact the swim team on 01202 877468 or visit www.ferndownleisurecentre.co.uk

Bus driver loses hair for charity Hairs please! Bus driver Julie Wood had her head shaved for Cancer Research UK

Bus driver Julie Wood allowed a colleague to shave off her red barnet for charity.

She gave up her locks on Yellow Buses’ Mufti Day and helped raise £1,500 for Cancer Research UK. Julie has seen the devastating effects of cancer and wanted to help combat the disease.

Watched by colleagues in Bournemouth, fellow driver Kerry Stoklasa clipped away at Julie’s hair, while another colleague, Sara Gill, sold home baked cakes, and the company also made a donation.

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Putting politics into perspective

Could Verwood couple win

BEACH HUT OF THE YEAR?

Serenity-on-Sea

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A beach hut owned

by Verwood couple Martin Baum and his wife Lizzy has been selected in the top 10 to become Beach Hut of the Year 2016. The public vote is open until 12 July, so if you want to vote for your favourite hut visit www. towergateinsurance. co.uk/bhoty Martin said, “Lizzy and myself are wellchuffed that we have made the final 10 in the nationwide Beach Hut of the Year competition.

We even featured in the Sunday Times with our beach hut Serenityon-the Sea. You can vote multiple times. If we win, we will invite people for drinks at the hut!”

Serenity-on-Sea, Bournemouth is described as a relaxing retreat and inspiring creative space.

Martin is known as the ‘beach hut bard,’ having written his bestselling book about Shakespeare in the hut.

Cllr Simon Gibson

The senseless murder of MP Jo Cox has left the world of politics stunned.

A dedicated and hardworking MP, killed as she was meeting constituents, is a harrowing tragedy that politicians and public servants at all levels should be concerned about. This is also very relevant for council staff and officials who are very often out and about in the community, too.

MPs and councillors often hold surgeries for local residents to raise concerns and discuss issues. These are often the best way to find out how they can help their residents regardless of their political persuasions.

After all, that this the main reason that politicians, at a local or national level, do what they do – to help their communities and residents. I have always enjoyed holding surgeries as it is often the best way to meet new people and help wherever possible.

There are many examples of MPs, councillors and their families suffering physical violence or harassment. Social

By Cllr Simon Gibson media is a particularly common platform for abuse of public servants. Political parties are often all too guilty of dialling up the rhetoric to suit their own political agenda with the end result being a toxic political climate that can have terrible consequences.

I can understand that many people feel cut off from politics and we must work hard to find solutions to fix this disconnect. Decisions made at both a local and national level have huge impacts on people’s lives. This is especially true in times of financial pressure, when difficult and upsetting choices are forced upon elected representatives.

It is right to criticise bad decisions or actively promote an alternative vision, but it is important that the line to personal attacks is not crossed.

I am looking forward to continuing to meet with local residents wherever I can. It is important that all MPs and councillors do so. However, I will be keeping Jo Cox and her family firmly in my prayers.

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Verwood U3A Open Day with lots on offer If you are looking for an active and enjoyable retirement, come along to Verwood U3A’s open day, at Verwood Memorial Hall, on Wednesday 10 August, 10am-1pm.

Your local University of the Third Age is run by members for members. Volunteers share their interests, skills and enthusiasms by leading interest groups which meet weekly, fortnightly or monthly between September and June.

With a local membership of approximately 250, there are nearly 30 separate interest groups.

Special interest groups are available to all members and include art, craft, history, bridge, dance, languages and discussion, as well as play reading, computing, psychology, photography, gardening, bird watching and badminton.

No exams, no tests, no qualifications, just likeminded people sharing interests amongst friends.

Regular lunches, guest speakers, quizzes and coach trips reinforce the social side.

Visit www.verwoodu3a. org.uk for further details.

Alternatively, phone 01202 820823 or pick up an information leaflet from Verwood Library.

Thank you Costa Coffee

Photographs are from last year’s event

ROTARY RUSTIC FAYRE

with mini air show

Plans are well underway for the Rustic Fayre organised by the Verwood Rotary Club. Established for over 20 years, the event at Potterne Park is one of the most popular family days out in the area, attracting thousands of visitors. With stalls, 250 classic cars, arena events, falconry displays, terrier racing, beer tent, barbecue, live music and much more, pop the date in your diary: Bank Holiday Monday, 29 August. Weather permitting there will be a fly past with a Dakota, a Hurricane and a Spitfire – Verwood’s very own mini airshow.

Anyone wishing to advertise in the prestigious Rustic Fayre programme, which will be available prior to the event and on the day, should contact Sam Brown at MAGS4DORSET on 01202 941470. Hurry, the deadline closes soon.

I would like to say a personal heartfelt thank you to the manager of Verwood’s Costa Coffee who, after one polite request, had a doorbell installed enabling the busy staff to serve the disabled and less mobile customers who find it difficult to access through heavy doors.

A small thing maybe, but so vital.

Marilyn Warburton Verwood

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During July get 20% discount off the full range of fabrics, curtains and wall coverings from Harlequin, Sanderson and other top brands, with something to suit all budgets.

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JUDICIAL REVIEW QUASHES MAPPERTON SOLAR PARK PLANNING PERMISSION

View from Grade II Listed Charborough Park towards proposed Mapperton Solar Park

The High Court of Justice has quashed planning permission for the proposed Mapperton Solar Park on land owned by South Dorset MP Richard Drax

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his decision was given on 28 June and is the result of Katharine Butler’s successful application for a Judicial Review of East Dorset District Council’s decision to grant permission for a mega solar farm to be sited on good arable land amongst highly valued heritage assets in an Area of Great Landscape Value. She was supported by the Mapperton Preservation Group (MPG) and the Dorset branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Deputy High Court Judge Rhodri Price Lewis QC agreed with Katharine Butler that East Dorset’s Planning Committee was seriously misled by the Officers’ Report which recommended permission be granted. The report admitted that the proposal would do harm to heritage assets but failed to point out that, if this was the case, this would not comply with policies in the Local Plan. The judge has refused appeal.

In a joint statement Katharine Butler, the Mapperton Preservation Group and Dorset CPRE said, “Over 700 objections were sent to East Dorset District Council last year to protest at what would have been, if built, the second largest solar farm park in Dorset, saying it represented damaging industrialisation of the beautiful countryside here. This was the largest protest ever mounted against a solar installation application in Dorset. The revised proposal came after Good Energy Limited

were forced to withdraw an earlier application in the face of a successful legal challenge.

The solar park would have covered 106 acres with 90,000 solar PV panels. Local residents formed the Mapperton Preservation Group to object.”

Katharine Butler added: “We would not have objected to a solar farm of 40 acres, but it is inappropriate to site an industrially sized project in an Area of Great Landscape Value.

The developer is clearly more persuaded by the commercial rather than the environmental arguments.”

Ironically one of the key objections was the adverse impact on the setting and views from Grade II listed Charborough Park, which is owned by Drax. Grade II Charborough Tower, which featured in Thomas Hardy’s ‘Two on a Tower’, would have been affected too. Rupert Hardy, a representative of both MPG and the Dorset CPRE, argues “the vast installation would have been a blight on the landscape of Thomas Hardy’s Wessex.”

The Dorset Gardens Trust and both local parish councils objected while the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty stated the Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment was “significantly flawed.”

Cllr Steve Butler, Portfolio Holder for Planning at East Dorset District Council, said: “We are disappointed with the judgement. We are studying the detail of it to determine our approach with regard to an appeal.”

Stewarts supports dream garden

for ITV’s Love Your Garden

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tewarts Garden Centres in Dorset have supported ITV’s Love Your Garden series by donating over £1000 worth of plants including vegetables, to help Alan Titchmarsh MBE

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and the production team from SpunGoldTV provide a dream garden to a nominated couple in Fair Oak. To see who receives the garden makeover watch Love Your Garden on Tuesday 26 July on ITV1 8-9pm.

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Cranborne CE VA First School

Celebrating Outstanding Inspection Success

A small village school in East Dorset has further cause for celebration after being ranked as ‘outstanding’ in a recent inspection

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ranborne CE VA First School, set in a charming rural location close to Verwood and Wimborne, was given the highest rating in a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS), to assess its distinctiveness and effectiveness.

This latest success is a further endorsement for a school that also achieved an ‘outstanding’ rating in its last Ofsted inspection.

SIAMS Inspector Marcia Headon reported that Cranborne First School absolutely fulfils its mission statement to ‘cherish all, learn together and fly.’ The school is a happy community where excellent relationships exist. Behaviour is exemplary with pupils showing courtesy and

polite manners around the school. Deeply embedded Christian values exercise a strong influence on the attitudes of the pupils and the way they behave. Pupils readily identify with and demonstrate the school’s values of care, love, friendship, forgiveness and perseverance.

The impact of the values is seen in the high levels of support they give to one another and the responsibility which older pupils show towards younger ones.

Headteacher Lindsey Stevenson said she was delighted with the inspection report, and expressed her appreciation for all those involved with the school. “The children deserve great credit as the report specifically

recognised that ‘the quality of their work is high, their behaviour is exemplary and that friendship and care is important to them’”.

She added, “We are extremely pleased that the hard work of staff, children and governors has been acknowledged. I would also like to thank the parents, governors and members of the community who took the time to speak to the inspector, and to express their overwhelmingly positive views of our school.”

The school’s Chair of Governors, Sue Sykes, said, “I am delighted that the commitment and effort shown by everyone at the school has been recognised in this way by an external inspector.”

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UPPER a school that cares FERNDOWN UPPER SCHOOL HEADTEACHER PHILIP JONES IS DELIGHTED WITH THE SCHOOL’S RECENT OFSTED REPORT

He states that the report is testament to all of the hard work that has been put in by the school’s students, teachers and staff.

“We know we are a school that cares, where there is excellent behaviour and excellent progress but it is very pleasing to have an Ofsted come and visit us to confirm this,” said Philip Jones.

“In fact 2015–16 has been a dream year for the school.

“Firstly we received an excellent set of exam results.

Results have always been very close between the three upper schools in East Dorset, so for Ferndown to be top of the table for 6th form results, as well as English and maths GCSE progress, was a great achievement.

“Secondly our sports teams have also performed extremely well with the highlights being East Dorset badminton and volleyball champions as well as our Y11 rugby team remaining undefeated all year. And then to top the year off with an extremely positive Ofsted is just the perfect end.”

Some of the key quotes from the Ofsted report are listed below “pupil behaviour is delightful” “pupils feel extremely safe” “the school leads with ambition, vision and an uncompromising drive in the pursuit of excellence” “pupils have high aspirations” “progress over time is rapid” “teachers have the highest expectations” “there is a tangible, caring ethos around the school that is obvious to any visitor” “the school is a very calm, welcoming and pleasant place to learn” “relationships between pupils and teachers are a real strength” “pupils want to learn” “teachers… engage and enthuse pupils”

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HISTORY OF THE VILLAGE BENCH

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Flower Festival

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West Moors Parish Council reached its 60th anniversary on 1 April 2016.

A flower festival at St Martin’s Church was held as part of a week-long celebration of the milestone.

A dozen imaginative displays were judged by Alasdair Urquhart from Haskins Garden Centres along with Susan Hooper, a member of the National Flower Arranging Society.

West Moors Horticultural Society with ‘The Petwyn’ won the adult category and West Moors Youth Club with ‘History of the Village Bench’ wowed the judges and scooped first in the Youth Category. The under 10s was won by Oakhurst Community First School with their cross-year group entry ‘From Little Acorns, Mighty Oaks Grow’.

Other events during the celebratory week at the end of May included a pet blessing in the memorial hall, a Romany Arts and Crafts exhibition, ‘Follow Your Dream’, an entertainment night staged by West Moors Drama Group and a tea party at the memorial hall.

FROM LITTLE ACORNS, MIGHTY OAKS GROW

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EyeStyle opticians specialise in NHS and private eye sight tests, contact lenses and dry eye assessments, as well as providing eye tests to NATS employees and pilots from around the world.

EyeStyle has a user-friendly website www.eyestylecentre.co.uk featuring a new look logo, an easy online booking form and information about their latest services and offers.

Each practice has recently undergone refurbishment, which you can see on Facebook https://www. facebook.com/EyeStyleCentre/. By liking EyeStyle’s Facebook page you can keep up to date on current promotions, new products and interesting facts about eye health.

Fryer Field Activity Day A whole range of things for all the family is planned for Fryer Field off Bond Avenue in West Moors on 20 August from 11am to 3pm. The free to enter event includes tasters of sport and fitness activities, classic car and bike show, live band plus give your views on choosing play equipment to upgrade the existing play area and about activities you think are important to maintain or improve on Fryer Field. Stalls £10 for businesses, free for charities. Book a stall on 07785 451834 or email rtaylor@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk.

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NEW NURSERY for West Moors Oakhurst Community First School will be opening its new all-day nursery on 5 September 2016

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rogue gardeners Dorset Police have received a report of a possible rogue trader operating in the Ferndown area. The males knocked on a door, and persuaded the resident that gardening work needed to be carried out.

They apparently explained what work needed doing then asked for £150 to carry out the work. The males were challenged when they said they had finished even though they hadn’t completed the work. The males made an excuse and left without payment.

Dorset Police say they would like to remind residents not to entertain these individuals. Instead, use reputable companies who will supply a breakdown in writing of what work will be carried out and the cost.

If you have any concerns about a company, please contact Trading Standards on 01305 221020.

Led by early years teacher, Mrs Watson, this new provision will offer high quality pre-school education within the school.

All day sessions will be available every day from 8am–6pm and nursery children will also be able to attend the school’s successful and popular Holiday Club during the school holidays.

Mrs Davy, headteacher, (pictured on right) explained, “We are all very excited about our new nursery and being able to meet the growing needs of our local community. We are the first school in the Ferndown area to offer an all-day nursery provision and spaces are already filling up fast.”

For more information please contact the school office on 01202 871577

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Mrs Watson and Mrs Davy of the new nursery

Open garden in West Moors

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ottesmore Farm in West Moors is opening its gates as part of the NGS gardens open for charity scheme in August.

The gardens of over an acre will be open on Sunday 7 August and Sunday 14 August, from 2-5pm.

Admission is £4 for adults with children going free. Created from scratch over the last 17 years, there is a plantsman’s tropical paradise to

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wander through, with giant gunneras, banana palms, towering bamboos and over 100 palm trees as well as large borders and island beds. Phlox, heliopsis, helenium and more feature to produce wonderful scent and colour.

There is car parking in the owners’ field and refreshments are available. The gardens are located at Cottesmore Farm, Newmans Lane, West Moors, BH22 0LW.

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Railway return

Artwork on display Along with many other talented people throughout Dorset, West Moors artist Michael Jones opened his studio in the village during Dorset Art Weeks, 28 May–12 June.

To learn more about his inspiring watercolours visit www. jonesandwebbcreative.co.uk or contact him for commissions or art tuition by email michael@jonesand webbcreative.co.uk

Summer blooms and veg West Moors Horticultural Society’s summer show will be held on 27 August from 1.30pm at West Moors Memorial Hall. As well as a dahlia championship and fruit and vegetable section, there will be handicrafts, floral art and home crafts on display.

The society has around 550 members and holds regular talks and events. Membership is just £3, or £4 for a family. For more information, contact Tim Hamlett on 01202 871536.

A popular railway event will take place on 31 July from midday until 6pm hosted across the gardens of 57 and 61 Glenwood Road in West Moors.

There will be fun for all the family with a large garden railway, a BBQ, cakes, teas, stalls, and raffle in support of St Mary’s Church, and Church of South Sudan.

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Have you noticed how busy the Coffee Lounge at the Local Epicentre is getting these days? Providing great coffee, homemade cakes, free WiFi, locally sourced sandwiches and a selection of delicious Belgian chocolates, it is becoming the place to meet with friends or to relax with a hot drink and the newspaper.

Local businesses advertise here to help you find a local plumber, electrician, cleaner, baker, handyman or painter and decorator. The Coffee Lounge also hosts regular free dropin sessions with local solicitors, accountants and financial planners in order to ‘make advice more accessible’.

It’s in the hub of the village, where a warm welcome awaits you.

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Catch Drusilla’s annual

Steam Up 18-21 August

Don’t miss out on Drusilla’s Inn’s exciting four-day steam up event. It has been brought forward a week due to the movement of the dates for the Great Dorset Steam Fair. It features steam engines (that stop off on their way to the Great Dorset Steam Fair), real ales, ciders, a BBQ and live music – a winning combination!

Drusilla’s is expecting over 30 engines ranging from showmans to miniatures: Thursday 18 August Start of a four-day ale and cider fest.

Entertainment will be provided by the Bourne River Morris Men. Friday 19 August Live music at 8pm, barbecue to help those real ales and ciders go down.

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Last year’s Steam Up raised over £2,000 for local charities. Drusilla’s management says:

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It isn’t possible without you, so come along and join the fun!

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Saturday 20 August Arrival of steam engines throughout the day and into the evening. Live music from midday and lots going on for the children including a bouncy castle. Bands include The Daisie Ukuladies with harmonies from the heart and humour for the soul, The Jimmy Hillbillies – Dorset’s rockabilly stomp outfit and 4 Go Mad, playing an eclectic mix of rock and pop. The event continues on 21 August.

KEEPING OUR BORDERS SAFE

Snakes alive!

Hampshire leads the way in animal rescue In just a decade, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has gone from being an afterthought to a leading authority that has saved hundreds of animals and even helped shape international legislation.

The man who oversees the Animal Rescue department, 42-yearold Jim Green, is now a recognised expert.

Although he has been involved in some clichéd firefighter scenarios - rescuing cats from trees and lifting cows out of ditches, his adventures also include attending a beached whale near Hayling Island and retrieving a 12-foot Burmese python from a car at Southampton Common.

The dad of two said the role of animal rescue manager is perfect for him, having an agricultural background and a father who was also a local firefighter.

Jim said, “When I look at where we are compared to 10 years ago, it is amazing.

“People are looking to us for inspiration in this field, which is a testament to the effort everyone has put in.

“I am extremely proud of the work we have done. I feel passionate about the job and I know we make a big difference.”

While work in this area had been going on since the early 1990s, it was in 2006 that Jim became the first fulltime animal rescue manager.

The team is now the UK-lead fire service in animal rescue, and has been key in developing new procedures and setting a standard that has seen it train vets, police forces and the Household Cavalry, as well as the vast majority of fire and rescue services.

Jim and three other animal rescue advisors, Adrian Knight, Anton

Phillips and Paul Rance, ensure the county has 24-hour coverage, and the team has attended more than 3,500 incidents in the past decade including the rescue of a monitor lizard and catching a rogue rhea, but the most common incidents involve horses.

“People are so emotional where their animals are concerned,” said Jim. “One of our challenges is to stop well-meaning people trying to intervene and getting hurt.

“People will jump in the water to try to save their dog, or get kicked trying to free a trapped horse. We bring compassion to the situation but not emotion.

“Our work is not just about helping animals; it is about human welfare and, in some cases, preventing the risk of serious injury; in others, improving their quality of life and protecting their livelihoods.

“The important thing to remember is that fire follows the laws of physics – animals don’t.”

Jim has trained delegations from Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Turkey, Holland, Austria and Norway.

The department has also featured on TV shows and a recent photo of a horse rescue posted on Facebook attracted 1.26 million views in February this year.

Jim is also director and cofounder of the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association (BARTA).

He said, “I don’t think this work will every really stop developing and we are part of a fantastic international community who are collectively working together.

“I think now we have laid the building blocks, we will look back in 10 years time and see major advances in rescue and trauma care of animals.”

Among our many duties as Animal Health Officers for the local authority is to enforce the Rabies Control Order.

Although, in Britain, we are rabies free and have been for many years, the threat of it entering our country is still very real. With the relaxation of our border controls to bring us in to line with Europe, we were always going to be made more vulnerable, so we treat our role in maintaining our rabies free status very seriously.

Dorset has quite a long interesting coastline, which is one way of entering the country illegally with animals on board small boats.

We liaise with Weymouth port so that they are aware of the risk with small boats coming across the channel, which may moor up in the harbour.

Poole Port comes under Poole unitary authority.

Karen and I have a close working relationship with Bournemouth Airport and have carried out training with their security staff advising on how to check animals, mostly dogs or cats, for the correct paperwork and microchips.

On one of those training days we asked Defra along to give a talk on the actual disease. Karen then gave a talk on our enforcement role and I arranged the practical exercise.

This entailed using my dog as an illegal entry with incorrect paperwork that did not match the microchip. This part of the exercise went very well until I also tried to smuggle a gerbil within hand luggage, it did take some

A Dorset animal charity primarily involved with the rehoming of dogs, but which also rescues small animals, is currently inundated with rabbits.

Waggy Tails Rescue has 18 bunnies, with a further 10 waiting to come in. The charity is appealing for loving forever homes for single rabbits as well as pairs. The bunnies are fully vaccinated, sometimes neutered and always vet checked.

A donation fee applies and hutch checks are carried out.

For more information call Waggy Tails Rescue at Helens House in Magna Road, Wimborne on 01202 875000 or email admin@ waggytails.org.uk

The vivid orange Scarce Chaser dragonfly, Libellula fulva (pictured) has been sighted in Wimborne’s Knoll Gardens.

A Knoll spokesperson said, “This is the first recorded sighting of the year in Dorset and south Hampshire of this distinctive dragonfly which was last spotted at Knoll in 2012.

“The Scarce Chaser is as scarce as its name implies and can now be found in only six areas of Britain, including Hampshire and Dorset, where you may be lucky enough to spot one on the wing until early August.”

The charity is running a guided butterfly walk as part of a year-round event programme on 30 July. For more information and bookings go to www.knollgardens.co.uk

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Karen and Christine Animal Health (Dorset) For further information, please contact 01305 224475, or visit our website Dorsetforyou.com and follow the links to Trading Standards, Animal Health pages.

Animal charity inundated with rabbits

Scarce Chaser spotted at Knoll Gardens

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time before this was picked up, but it certainly made them realise just how vigilant they had to be.

Some years ago, late one evening, I had to deal with two kittens that had been smuggled into Bournemouth Airport via an army transporter aircraft. They had been hidden in a cardboard box. They were only a few days old and were too young to be without their mother and unfortunately did not make it.

If we find any animals entering the country illegally we would like to be able to put them into quarantine kennels, vaccinate them against rabies and then rehome them but unfortunately this is not always possible.

A bat was once found in the fuselage of an aircraft that had landed at Bournemouth Airport. We were given the task of keeping it secure until we could get it identified. It actually turned out to be a brown long-eared bat of which there is a significant population in and around Bournemouth Airport.

We also liaise with small private airfields such as Compton Abbas just to make them aware of the potential risk of someone flying in from abroad with an illegal animal on board.

First Woofability litter: Molly, Stevie and Paddington with Sarah, Andy and Katie

Sarah Clarke

Could you be

a puppy parent?

Woofability, the local charity that provides assistance dogs has recently celebrated another milestone.

“We have bred our first litter of pups,” said Andy Clarke. He founded the charity with his late wife Jenny who, sadly, died in October 2014 aged 59.

“It was Jenny’s vision that the charity would eventually breed its own assistance dogs,” he added.

The litter of 10 pups, bred from Woofability dogs, Mulberry and Zach, are now old enough to move to

temporary homes while they do a lot of growing up.

To help with this process Woofability is seeking puppy parents.

Andy said, “Puppy parents will look after a puppy for up to a year and the charity will cover the costs.”

Of course, giving the puppy back will be a wrench, so puppy parents need to be very special people.

“They must be able to give a commitment to help socialise the young assistance dog, but also be prepared to hand it back when their job is done,” explained Andy. “On the plus side, if they enjoy being a puppy parent, a new puppy will arrive a few weeks before they have to part with the more grown up dog and the cycle will start all over again.”

If you love dogs and have time to devote to helping a puppy through its first year of development, then contact Woofability.

The charity has over 70 dogs at various stages of training, or partnered with people in the community, such as the partnership between golden retriever CJ and nine-year-old Phoebe.

Phoebe has autism and since CJ arrived, her life has turned around.

Mum Katie, who helps fundraise for Woofability said, “The partnership began about 18 months ago and Phoebe has really developed over

Andy with Lucky

WOOFABILITY PUPPY FACT FILE

Out of 10 puppies born to Mulberry, 5 were blonde and 5 were black, 8 were boys and 2 were girls. The first girl born was named JJ (Jenny Junior) after Jenny Clarke that time. She spoke for the first time to her granddad at the end of last year.

“Having CJ has been a lifechanging experience, not only for Phoebe, but for the whole family. We can now do things together, like visit Marwell Zoo, that we wouldn’t have been able to do previously.”

If you want to find out more about becoming a puppy parent and helping a pup on its journey to becoming an assistance dog, call Andy on 01202 814643.

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what’s on

this month 16 July 11am-5pm (gates open 10.30am)

Fordingbridge Festival, with activities and entertainment including games, trade stands, classic cars, animal corner and a collection of model steam engines. Arena events include heavy horse display team, gun dog demonstration. Music throughout the day plus duck races on the River Avon.

Tickets - adults £5, seniors (65 and over) £4, children 16 and under FREE. www. fordingbridgesummerfestival.org.uk

16-17 July 10am-4pm

Wimborne History Festival with reenactments, walks, talks, tours and exhibitions in Wimborne Minster town centre. A family-focused, interactive festival to inspire, educate and entertain.

Includes a crime and punishment exhibition in the Cornmarket. www.wimbornehistoryfestival.or.uk

Until 18 July

Larmer Tree Festival. Adventurous, absorbing and unforgettable with a programme of music, comedy, theatre, poetry and other entertainment. The 5-day festival includes Tom Odell, The Stranglers, Afro Celt Sound System, Treacherous Orchestra, Coosbay, Bare Jams and much more. www.larmertreefestival.co.uk

19 July 7.30pm

Curtis Stigers performing live at Regent Centre, Christchurch. £32.50 per ticket.

01202 499199

21 July 7.30pm

Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents New Orleans Heat based on music from 1940s and beyond. St Leonards Hotel, Nr Ringwood BH24 2NP. Call Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff 07798 721405

23 July 10am-2pm

Knoll Gardens Fern Day. All you ever wanted to know about ferns plus the chance to buy direct from a local wholesale specialist. Free. No prebooking required (normal admission for garden entrance).

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

23 July 11am-4pm

Emergency Services Family Fun Day at Poole Park. Display arena with demonstrations throughout the day with interactive stands and free giveaways from Dorset Police, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue and other emergency services.

23 July 10am-4pm

Wild About Poole, the Great Heath’s roadshow-style event at Poole Harbour Baiter, Harbourside Park, Catalina Drive BH15 ITQ. Free family fun day of wildlife activities, live wildlife demonstrations, bird watching, face painting and more. www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ WildAboutPoole or phone 01202 269033

25 July-6 August

Wimborne Art Club exhibition, over 100 hanging paintings, a large number of unframed paintings and cards. There are two competitions and a display of artwork being sold for charity. Church House, High Street in Wimborne. Free admission. www.wimborneartclub.org.uk

25 July-4 September every Friday 2pm-4pm

Monster Bounce every Friday, bounce like crazy on their monster inflatables.

Children must wear socks. Special café deals available during these sessions on production of your Monster Bounce receipt. The Hub, Verwood. Book now to avoid disappointment. Price £4.60, ages 4-12. Call 01202 828740

25 July-4 September every Tuesday 10am-11.30am

Try out this Olympic Sport and learn all the moves and routines to make you into a top trampolinist. Socks must be worn.

Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre. Spaces limited. Price £5 per session, ages 5-12.

Book on 01202 888208

27 July 7.30pm

Verwood Keyboard Society presents Dave Smith playing a Roland Atelier at Verwood Hub. 01202 822936

27-30 July 7.30pm

Highcliffe Charity Players revue ‘You Gotta Laugh!’ An evening of music, dance and comedy. Tickets £12.50. 01202 499199

27 July 2.30pm

Pirate Tales – a storytelling adventure with Bluebird. For more information call Wimborne Model Town on 01202 881924.

3 August 12.15pm

Ferndown Probus Club meets at Dudsbury Golf Club, Ferndown for lunch followed by talk on The Crowded Sky. 01202 875757

4 August 2.30pm-4pm

Rockpool Ramble at the best rockpooling site in Dorset. Short walk involved, weather dependent. Fine Foundation Marine Centre, Kimmeridge, Wareham, BH20 5PF. Adult £3/Children £1.50

8 August 7.30pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society, ‘Euphorbias and Anemones’ talk

by Martin Young Allendale Centre, Wimborne. 01202 887006

10 August 10.30am12.15pm

‘Summer Flowers: A Flower Arranging Demonstration’ by June Sawyer and Sue Dumbleton in The Scout Hall, off Station Road, Wimborne, BH21 1QU in support of The Wimborne Stroke Support Group. All welcome, £5 entry for visitors, includes free tea/coffee. Call 01202 884737 for more details.

11-29 August 10am-4.45pm Mon-Sat, 1pm-5pm Sun

48th Annual Summer Exhibition of Ringwood Art Society. Held at Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 1DW. Free entry, parking and wheelchair access. More details: www.ringwoodartsociety.org

18 August 7.30pm

Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents The Pedigree Jazz Band. Music from the 1950s at St Leonards Hotel, Nr Ringwood BH24 2NP. Call Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff 07798 721405

25-29 August

Great Dorset Steam Fair at Tarrant Hinton. Please note new dates this year.

Advance tickets from www.gdsf.co.uk

27 August 1.30pm

West Moors Horticultural Society summer show, West Moors Memorial Hall. 01202 871536

27 August 4pm

Wimborne in Bloom duck race. River Allen, Mill Lane to Rising Sun, East Street. 01202 888703

27-29 August

The British Beach Sports Festival at the award-winning Blue Flag beach in Canford Cliffs, Poole. Variety of ball sports ranging from beach soccer and volleyball. Live local bands throughout the day with international DJs in the evenings.

For tickets and more information visit www.britishbeachsportsfestival.co.uk

29 August 12pm-5.30pm

Rotary Rustic Fayre, Potterne Park Verwood. Arena events, stalls, classic cars and much more.

31 August 7.30pm

Verwood Keyboard Society presents David Thomas playing a Roland Atelier at Verwood Hub. 01202 822936

4 September 11am-4.30pm

RSPCA Ashley Heath Fun Dog Show and Craft Fair, Horton Road, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2ET. Contact Sheila or Gaynor at ashleyheath@rspca.org.uk or 0300 123 0749.

7 September 12.15pm

Ferndown Probus Club meets at Dudsbury Golf Club, Ferndown for lunch followed by talk on ‘Upton House’.

01202 875757

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COM P ETITI

ON

TRIBUTE TO FOO FIGHTERS

Barrington Centre, Ferndown 26 August Foo 5ighters are a UK-based rock band dedicated to playing tribute to Foo Fighters. They are a group of four talented musicians, Gaz, Danny, Keri and Rus, who bring to you passion and the ability to perform the biggest hits from the popular band Foo Fighters. They have grown a large fan base and have been appearing throughout the UK. Mags4Dorset has teamed up with the Barrington Theatre to offer readers a chance to win a pair of tickets (worth £10 each) to see the Foo 5ighters on 26 August at 7.30pm.

All you have to do is answer the following question:

What country are the original Foo Fighters from?

Enter online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your entry to: Foo 5ighters, MAGS4DORSET, 1st Floor King George V Pavilion Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is 4 August.

The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees at the Barrington Theatre and Pulford Publicity Ltd are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

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The New Forest Show and Hampshire County Show is an annual three-day event taking place 26, 27, 28 July that attracts on average 95,000 visitors across its duration.

More than 600 different trade stands gives everyone something to enjoy.

The main ring has an exciting timetable so you will not miss out on your favourites.

Ticket prices and more information is on the website www.newforestshow. co.uk

£13,000 raised for Louis Ross Foundation The Louis Ross Foundation was established in memory of the Canford School pupil whose life was tragically cut short aged 17 in a skiing accident in the French Alps in December 2015.

A Golf Day organised by the foundation was held on 7 June at Remedy Oak where 13 teams of four took part.

After the round there was a dinner at the club and alongside a raffle, there were a dozen auction lots to raise money for the foundation.

Items on offer ranged from a week in a villa in Portugal to a Liverpool football shirt signed by the whole squad.

Canford School was delighted to contribute with sponsorship and people gave generously raising £13,000.

The foundation helps young people in difficulties and to remember and reflect on Louis’ compassion and kindness. A particular focus is providing grants and services to charities across Dorset, which offer help for the homeless and children with autism, mental health and emotional resilience.

Phil Jack, Canford chaplain, commented, “I was proud to represent the school at this wonderful foundation

event. Its success was due to the hard work of a large group of volunteers, led by Paul Barlow on behalf of the Ross family, and the amount raised was a fantastic sum.”

For more information about the Louis Ross Foundation visit www.louisross.org

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FERNDOWN FLYING

FUNDRAISER

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ore than 2000 people attended the Ferndown Fete on the Field held on Saturday 18 June on King George V Fields.

Organised by Ferndown Rotary Club, the event included two flying displays.

Birds of prey including an American bald eagle took to the wing in the arena, whilst Wimborne Model Aircraft Club provided hours of aerobatic displays across the lower field.

Other attractions included live music, classic cars, a novelty dog show, magician and stalls.

Club President George

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Phillips said, “It was great to see so many people enjoying themselves. I was particularly pleased to have so many schools performing in front of their families and friends. We were able to incorporate the 10k and 5k runs for the first time, as well as lots of favourites from previous years.”

Whilst the principal aim of the event was to give the Ferndown community a good day out, nearly £2,500 was raised for good causes. This will be shared between the King George V Trust and local Rotary charities.

The next fete is already booked for 24 June 2017.

Never 42 winner Congratulations to L Gill from St Leonards who won the tickets to see Never 42 at the Barrington Theatre. The answer was Level 42.

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Children have a blast this summer Kids in East Dorset and Christchurch won’t be bored over the summer holidays as a council publication lists an exciting and varied range of summer holiday activities for children in the Summer Blast 2016, in a variety of venues throughout Christchurch and East Dorset Youngsters who enjoy sport can find sporting courses at local leisure centres: QE Leisure Centre, Ferndown Leisure Centre, Two Rivers Meet Leisure Centre, Verwood Hub and Potterne Park.

Get the Wimbledon fever and take part in tennis activities at either Christchurch Tennis Club or Wimborne Minster Tennis Club.

Activate Coast and Countryside is encouraging children to get outside and be active with an offering of fun activities including surfing and mountain biking.

Nature lovers can find out about everything going on at Moors Valley Country Park. Pre-School activities are on offer at Edmondsham Forest School.

Lovers of arts, crafts and heritage-based activities will be interested in finding out about events at Walford Mill Crafts, Highcliffe Castle, Priest’s House Museum and Wimborne Model Town, whilst the new Wimborne History Festival will provide family fun and living history at its best.

The Sting in the Tale, a Festival of Stories will be once again bringing a beautiful programme of storytelling to venues in and around East Dorset and Christchurch.

New to the Summer Blast are Christchurch’s Pouncing Panther’s activity programme at Mudeford Community Centre and CAYP who are offering teenage and family fun holiday days out, trips and events.

Allendale Community Centre in Wimborne has a new summer programme on offer for children this year.

For those who seek adventure will find this with Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Go Ape. Parents can relax in the knowledge their children have the opportunity to try something new at a number of exciting venues, and find it all in one colourful brochure.

Summer Blast 2016 can be downloaded from

www.dorsetforyou.com/summer-blast or picked up for free from any of the participating venues

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HISTORY CAN BE

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spaces in the Baby Room The Coach House Day Nursery/ Forest Pre School now have spaces in their Baby Room The Nuthatches (babies) have a room with window doors providing views out onto the nursery’s field. The babies are able to crawl over to the doors to view the outside world.

They are looked after by Gemma and Lilly, who are dedicated to the individual care of each child, following the children’s interests they provide resources to enhance their play. They also provide high levels of natural stimulation through buggy walks around the grounds or to Hucklesbrook stream and planned sensory activities, singing and traditional rhymes.

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The model town originals, including: Alan Dean MBE and Pat Hymers (front left), current chairman Iain Stevenson (centre), Sir William Hanham (front right), Des Curtis (centre rear)

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birthday for a model town Some of the original volunteers who helped save the miniature buildings of Wimborne Model Town 25 years ago and move them to their existing King Street location, gathered for a special celebration tea last month. Friends, visitors and current volunteers enjoyed a silver celebration evening

with a barbecue, music and the illumination of the model town as dusk approached.

“It is great to have a reunion of the old originals who helped over 25 years ago to recreate this major tourist attraction in our town which would otherwise have been lost forever,” said former chairman Pat Hymers, who led the campaign to save the 1/10th scale properties.

Wimborne Model Town is a volunteer-run charity attraction and its reopening at King Street, 25 years ago, was only made possible by some very hard work and the generosity of the Hanham Estate.

A new Silver Celebration Guide, detailing the history, the move and current facilities in the model town has been produced to coincide with the anniversary and busy summer season.

spellbinding In advance of Wimborne History Festival a magical performance by Angel Heart and Rattlebox Theatre of Freya, a Viking Saga was staged at Beaucroft Foundation School. The children, aged between eight and 16, with special educational needs, found the puppets spellbinding as Freya, a Viking girl used her wits to escape a giant’s cooking pot.

Wimborne History Festival is being held throughout Wimborne on 16 and 17 July.

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The great traditional

COUNTRY SHOW Ellingham and Ringwood Agricultural Society is preparing to put on its next great traditional country show on Saturday, 13 August.

Horse lovers will enjoy a wide variety of classes including show jumping and heavy horse displays as well as a donkey show.

Livestock, including sheep, dairy and beef cattle, a dog show, vintage car display, photos and amateur art classes, handicrafts, a horticultural marquee with a floral display and domestic product classes all add to this not-to-be-missed family day out with over 120 trade stands ranging from luxury cars to saddlery.

Open 9am-5.30pm, located at Somerley near Ringwood. BH24 3PL. www.ellinghamshow.co.uk

CBeebies film at

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park was chosen to appear in the new Cbeebies series of ‘Down on the Farm’ and enjoyed a visit from the film crew, along with JLS star JB Gill who presents the children’s show.

Taya Street took JB on a tour of the farm exploring old and new tractors. Taya said, “JB enjoyed getting his hands on the wheels and driving the tractors in the off-road arena. Iona, one of our Percheron heavy horses, was filmed ploughing the fields as well as pulling the horsedrawn cart demonstrating the roles of the working horse.

“The BBC is aiming to educate children on how the modern day tractor took over from the heavy horse and explain how widely important the heavy

horse used to be in farming, and that these creatures are now sadly in major decline.”

There are around 20 of these gentle giants at the award-winning Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park with a host of other farm animals and other attractions. It is situated on Edmondsham Road near Verwood in Dorset.

If you missed the CBeebies show you can catch it on BBC iPlayer.

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Summer events

at Kingston Lacy

This summer discover the life and times of William John Bankes at Kingston Lacy. William was a great explorer and during his life he collected many beautiful and amazing artefacts and visited countries throughout Europe and the Middle East, which inspired a lifelong interest with tortoises.

Throughout the holidays join Walford Mill Crafts for a series of craft sessions. On Mondays create some tortoise-inspired art, 11am-1pm and on Fridays be inspired by the house, collection and garden to create your very own wild art, 11am-1pm.

On Wednesdays and Thursdays, enjoy a series of drop-in activity sessions, 11am-3pm, and discover more about William John Bankes’ travels in Egypt.

On 26 July, 9 and 23 August join the carpenters to create some wooden tortoise art, 11am-3pm.

Storytelling sessions with Michele O’Brien run at weekends 11am and 1pm.

Keep an eye on the website for many more great activities, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy.

Key‘nose’ speaker’s hooter valued at £5m One of the world’s most experienced cheese graders, whose nose has been valued at £5m, is to be the keynote speaker at this year’s Dorset County Show Country Land and Business Association (CLA) breakfast briefing.

Nigel Pooley has been working in the dairy industry for the past 53 years, spending 20 years with Bruton-based family cheesemakers Wyke Farms.

Although officially retired, Nigel – known affectionately as “Nige the Nose” - is currently cheese grading and product quality development manager, working three days a week cheese grading and selecting cheese for customers.

In his time, Nigel has graded more than 1.5m tonnes of cheddar and his nose is so important that it has been valued for insurance purposes at £5m.

Clearly it is worthwhile as Wyke Farms recently scooped the gold awards for its Organic Mature Cheddar and Block Mature Cheddar at the Global Cheese Awards. The company, which owns the UK’s fastest growing cheddar brand – currently sells 14,000 tonnes of cheese per year, selling products in Asda, Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose.

Wyke Farms also exports to 160 countries across the globe.

Richard Cuzens, Dorset County Show Secretary, said it was great to have such an expert from one of the most successful food exporters in the South West adding, “There will be tremendous

interest in Nigel’s talk. Wyke Farms have managed to keep on growing by staying true to their traditional brand values.”

The Dorset County Show takes place on 3 and 4 September.

For the CLA Breakfast event please contact Sarah Fern 01249 700200 or email sarah.fern@cla.org.uk

Berry, Carry, Gerry and Betty make an entrance The National Trust team at Kingston Lacy, near Wimborne have welcomed some new arrivals.

Tortoises at Kingston Lacy Three female spur-thighed tortoises and ©National Trust / Katharine Bundy one female Hermann’s will be residing at the property until September. They are on loan from the British Chelonia Group who advise on the care and conservation of tortoises, terrapins and turtles.

Visitors will be able to see them in the glasshouse on the far side of the fernery wall, from 10am–4pm daily. The Kingston Lacy grounds are open from 10am–6pm.

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motoring

Top Gear’s

roofless Reliant Rialtos

on show at Beaulieu

Sophie Wolfenden is thanked by Manager Eddie Howe (1st left) and Assistant Manager Jason Tindall (far right) and members of the Club’s management

Vehicle Hire Company Supports AFC BOURNEMOUTH’S PLAYERS Abacus, the Ferndown and Andover based vehicle hire specialist, has provided practical support for AFC Bournemouth’s first team by donating two vans, a Ford Transit and a Peugeot Partner, to help transport kit and equipment for the First Team and Youth development squads.

The new vans have been liveried to display the partnership and support offered by the family owned Abacus, whose founder Dave Wolfenden, has been a keen supporter for the club of over 30 years.

“As a family we have been delighted with the success of the club in recent years and hope that the use of our vans for the next 18 months will help support the teams as they train and compete,” said Dave Wolfenden.

The handover was made by Sophie Wolfenden-Smith to Manager Eddie Howe and Assistant Manager Jason Tindall at the stadium with some of the support team members. Eddie said that the club is always grateful for the support shown by businesses in the region and the vans would be appreciated to help with the travel logistics of the team.

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It didn’t take long for the roofless Reliant Rialtos, driven by Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc in their first road trip challenge of the BBC’s Top Gear series, to go on display at Beaulieu.

The new presenters defended the honour of their nations in a 250-mile journey from London to Blackpool in the fibreglass three-wheelers in the first show of the series, battling through wind and rain. Matt’s stars and stripes car even had to be carried part of the way on a flatbed truck in order to complete the challenge. Chris described it as the “worst car in the world” and gave it a shunt in his British Union flag decorated Reliant Rialto to literally bump-start it on the outskirts of the seaside resort, so that it could arrive under its own steam for a night-time welcome under the Blackpool illuminations.

The two cars came straight from filming to their new home in Beaulieu’s World of Top Gear, which features original and unique cars from the TV show including the unforgettable Grannymobile.

Beaulieu’s Enormodrome also recreates the feel of the Top Gear studio with the Celebrity ‘Lap Times’ board and behind-the-scenes footage and clips from some of the best Top Gear moments.

The attraction is open every day except Christmas Day from 10am to 6pm.

For more information call 01590 612345 or visit http://www.beaulieu.co.uk

motoring

WHEELS

Perry McCarthy

Gala Dinner More than 140 local business professionals enjoyed a revved-up wheels experience in June. After receiving their special souvenir pit passes, guests gained an exclusive preview of the festival’s most prestigious super cars and entrance to a VIP drinks reception at the Super Car Arena on the Bournemouth’s Pier Front.

Perry McCarthy, famously known as the original ‘Stig’ on Top Gear and as an F1 racing driver, chatted to the guests during the drinks reception while guests networked and caught up with contacts.

After a three-course dinner Perry

Rural crime targeted in cross-border operation A cross-border operation to tackle criminals targeting rural communities took place on 15 June when Dorset Police led officers from Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset to detect and prevent those who use the road networks around the county borders to commit rural-related crimes. Overt and covert patrols were undertaken in hotspot areas.

A total of 49 vehicles were stopped and six arrests were made for drink driving, possession of illegal drugs, failing to stop at an accident and for an outstanding court warrant.

Three vehicles had illicit diesel fuel in their tanks, 12 fixed penalty notices were issued for a variety of road traffic related matters, and six vehicles were seized by police.

Intelligence was also gained as a result of the operation.

McCarthy delivered an up close and personal insight into his life in the fast lane in F1 and his role as Stig on BBCs Top Gear, as well as giving the audience a chance to ask questions.

Summer drink and drug drive campaign - people charged So far, 21 people have been charged with drink or drug driving offences as part of Dorset Police’s summer drink and drug drive campaign.

They are due to appear at courts in Bournemouth and Weymouth.

A 36-year-old woman from Bournemouth has been charged with failing to provide a specimen and is due to appear before Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court on 8 July.

The campaign coincided with the Euro 2016 football tournament and ran from Friday 10 June. It will end on Sunday 10 July 2016.

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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.

Three-seater settee plus two matching armchairs, light gold and grey and two colour matching cushions. Settee width 7’ x height 2’10” x depth 2’6”. Vgc. £300.

Ferndown. 01202 873487.

Six quality dining chairs, includes two carvers in yew-coloured wood. Cream seats. Excellent condition £200. St Leonards. 01202 476846 Round wooden dining pedestal table and four chairs. £60. Wimborne. 01202 891492.

Mirror, shabby chic style with bevelled glass in ivory and gilt frame. 35 x 25 inches. £20. Oval table from M&S ‘Home’ 70 inches extending another 21.

VGC. £30. Ferndown. 01202 873411 Mirror white wooden frame with gilt tracing 24 x 18 inches £12. Refectory table with 6 wheel-back chairs, 2 are carvers £170. Ferndown. 01202 873411 Vitreous china double basin bathroom vanity unit as new £50 ono. Merley.

01202 619041.

RST motorbike leathers. Men’s 2-pc black and silver, size 48 £75. Ladies’ 2-pc red and black, size 14 £45.

Verwood. 01202 829371 Pocket binoculars in case. Good condition £10 ono. Philips radio/CD/ cassette recorder, silver £20 ono.

Wimborne. 01202 886611 Ronan Keating ticket 1 October BIC, terrace seat £39. Ladies’ lilac jacket size 12, vgc £15. Bournemouth. 07905 133384 Pine coffee table, 3’ x 2’ with carved legs £30; pine bookcase with 3 shelves, 32” high £10. Wimborne. 01202 886757.

Upholstered caravan/motorhome seating. All new foam. Apply for sizes £100. Poulner. 01425 483158 BMW 316i Automatic 1998 three door hatchback Nice condition, 64k.

Registration R621 RPP, SORN’d, needs MOT and service. £596 ono, Kinson.

Contact on 01202 573474 or 07979 302651

Unused hardwood garden table, as new. 4ft diam. £40. Verwood. 01202 828389 Hardwood ‘steamer’ type deckchair with mattress. £30. Verwood. 01202 828389 Saddle, 17in wide fit bridle reins, was used on a fell pony £200. 01202 064748 or 09388 92091 Roll-top bath, with waste and overflow.

White. Double-ended, claw feet. £130.

Verwood. 01202 826419 17 Pairs of Earrings, Cosmetic Jewellery on cards. Good condition £8.50 the lot.

Fordingbridge. 07867 813213 Haynes Owner’s Repair and Service Hardback Manual, Mini One and Cooper ‘S’ 1-6 Hatchback (01-56) Never used. £5 + £3.30 p&p. Fordingbridge. Call 07867 813213

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3-Wheeler Golf Trolley and golf bag, as new and in excellent condition both £10 each. Ferndown. Call 01202 871026

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June 2015

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ASK THE

EXPERT

Nolan Irving

Q. I’m hoping to move away from home soon and rent my own place.

What initial advice would you give a first-time renter?

A. Probably the most important thing to bear

in mind is that an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement (the commonest type) is a form of contract. This gives you a number of important rights, but also certain responsibilities - for example, to pay the rent on time, look after the property, respect any special conditions in the agreement (eg not keeping any pets) and treat your neighbours with consideration.

When you approach the whole business of renting for the first time - in addition to deciding where you want to live, and how much you can afford - you first need to be sure that you actually have the right to rent a property in the UK. Under recent legislation, landlords and/or letting agents are obliged to check your identity and immigration status. They may want to check your credit history and employment status too. So, make sure you have all the relevant documentation ready to hand.

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Given the general shortage of homes to rent, a good letting agent will do their best to find you a suitable property. Nevertheless, it’s a good idea to check 1) whether they are members of an independent complaints scheme; 2) what arrangements they have in place to protect your deposit, and 3) whether they belong to a recognised professional body such as the NAEA or ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents).

Once you find a suitable place, you should be given a written tenancy agreement. If you have any concerns about it, seek advice before you sign.

Incidentally, the landlord must by law provide a current Energy Performance Certificate and - if there is any gas installation - a Landlord’s Gas Safety Certificate. Although it is not mandatory, he or she may also be able to provide a record of any electrical inspections. All appliances must be safe, and periodic checks are recommended.

Functioning smoke alarms must also be fitted on

each floor, together with (if there is a solid fuel burning device) carbon monoxide detectors.

For more comprehensive guidance, I suggest you check out a handy booklet on the subject published by the Department of Communities and Local Government which your landlord or their agent is supposed to provide you with a copy. Check it out yourself online at www.gov.uk/government/publications/ how-to-rent/how-to-rent-the-checklistfor-renting-in-england Nolan Irving, Irving & Sons Estate Agent of Verwood

Cleaning for The Queen: Ella-Grace and Caitlin

Cranborne’s clean sweep

As part of the national Clean for The Queen campaign, in celebration of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday, all 400 students from Cranborne Middle School carried out a litter pick on 8 June.

They also learnt about the history of Buckingham Palace and the inspiration of the QE2 and debated the values represented in the National Anthem and whether it should be re-written.

Ella-Grace Wealsh of 5CR said, “It has been great fun today at school. We have been able to take part in loads of different activities and learn about quite an amazing lady really. Litter picking was OK actually; I was surprised at how much we all collected.”

Cranborne’s sports leader students organised a picnic lunch with activities to remind everyone of the Commonwealth and the fellowship of nations that The Queen represents. This was followed by an assembly to celebrate the day’s achievements, and those of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Mr Parker, acting headteacher at Cranborne said, “Occasions like Her Majesty’s 90th birthday are wonderful for schools like ours to celebrate our place in our community and to give children opportunities to learn more about British values and consider their own place in society. We’re thrilled with the fun atmosphere we all enjoyed and with all that children achieved and learnt.”

New deal for bowling club founded on tennis court A 65-year-old club that was founded on a defunct tennis court on the village recreation ground in 1962, and whose homely clubhouse is an old agricultural building thought to have been a chicken shed, is celebrating a new sponsorship deal.

Cranborne Bowling Club, which has a fixture card full of friendlies and more than 40 playing and social members, is being backed by local funeral

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directors Douch & Small.

Club captain Dawn Jones said, “We would like to express our gratitude for the sponsorship from Douch & Small, which will help us enjoy a long and successful future.”

Peter Douch, Chairman of Douch Family Funeral Directors, which includes Wimbornebased Douch & Small, said, “Following our relationship with Dawn Jones through her work with Partnership for Older

People Programme in the Ferndown area, we heard she was a keen bowler and that her team were looking for sponsorship.

We were only too pleased to help.”

Front row (l-r) Dawn Jones, captain; Emma Regan from FC Douch; Peter Morgan, president; Peter Douch of the sponsors, Amy Turvey from Douch & Small; Steve Allen, fixtures secretary and Tony Busby chairman (far right rear).

CORRESPONDENCE

BIG thank you to Osmond Ergonomics

I am hoping that you can publish a thank you to a local business ‘Osmond Ergonomics’.

I work at The Verwood Centre, which is a day service for adults with learning and physical disabilities. We were recently presented with a generous donation from the company. They had upgraded their phones, and had sold on the old models and all the money from the sale was kindly donated to our amenity fund.

We were then invited to view their offices and warehouse with some of our service users and presented with the cheque for over £600.

Guy Osmond, Kevin Elkins and the rest of employees deserve a huge thank you for their generosity and it would be lovely if we could show our appreciation through your magazine.

Rachel Coughlan

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