Viewpoint June 2015

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Volume 39, Issue 8

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

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Verwood Carnival hailed a Following last year’s flop, Verwood Carnival is back on its feet and celebrating one of the best events for a number of years.

HIGHLY COMMENDED, TWO LITTLE PRINCESSES: TABITHA (2) AND DAISY (3)

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RE FAMILY RECI PE • COMPETITION TO WIN TICKET BARRINGTON S TO THEATRE • CAMELIA TERR Y I BBQ SEASON R S BACK WITH HER ECIPE

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HelloReaders mags4dorset’s Charity of the Year is Cancer Research UK which funds over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses working tirelessly to finds ways of beating this cruel disease. Everyone knows someone or has a family member who has had cancer and thanks to the research 450 people survive everyday but so many others lose the fight.

Janine and Nick’s niece and Ben and Louis’ cousin Maya lost her year long battle with cancer on 14 May. She was only 14. Maya had been determined to survive and had endured every possible treatment always hopeful that she could get back to school and carry on with her life. Russell, Mark, Dan and I have all followed her progress with optimism, so along with her family were upset when she passed away. Around 10 young people a day are diagnosed with cancer. Cancer Research UK’s message is – one day we will beat it. One day I hope, families of young people like Maya will not have to watch their children suffer the consequences of this indiscriminate disease which affects young and old. We are all proud to be supporting Cancer Research UK – to see how you can help locally go to page 18 to find out about Relay for Life.

Liz Turner, Assistant Editor Follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/mags4dorset Follow us on facebook: www.facebook.com/mags4dorset.news Join the editor at www.facebook.com/janine.pulford Visit our website: www.mags4dorset.co.uk Email the editor at: editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk

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Bob Cox from Alderholt relaxes in the sun at the Ringwood Family Fun Day where he was showing his December 1937 Austin Seven Ruby

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

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L to r Dennis Medlycott, Kim from Waitrose and chairman Peter London

Top musician booked for Verwood Verwood Organ and Keyboard Society recently received a cheque for £250 under the Waitrose ‘Community Matters’ scheme The presentation was made to the society’s chairman, Peter London and Dennis Medlycott who made the original contact with Waitrose and is the society’s concert MC. It has been decided that this award will go towards funding a concert by world renowned professional organist and

keyboard player, Claudia Hirschfeld, with her three manual Wersi Louvre organ.This has now been booked for 26 April 2017 – a concert not to be missed.

Concerts take place on the last Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm at the Verwood Hub.

Wimborne Riverside Park opened A new play area, riverside path, boathouse and jetty have been opened by the River Stour in Wimborne

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hey all form part of Wimborne Riverside Park which has been financed with money raised by East Dorset District Council from planning obligations on the Charles Church Waters Edge development which has been built on the former Flight Refuelling site.

Having started out as a licensing arrangement between the District Council and Wimborne Dreamboats, the project grew into a partnership

also including Poole Harbour Canoe Club, 2nd Wimborne Scouts and Wimborne Minster Town Council now working together to increase water and land based physical activities for local people.

Cllr Robin Cook who helped opened the park thanked all partners for their involvement in the project and made a special mention of Pat Hymers “whose vision, tenacity and pursuit provided the foundation for this new Riverside Park.”

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The Curtain Cabin is now in its 8th year in Verwood and has grown to meet the demands of the local public.

The product range has expanded, with exclusive lighting, home accessories, small items of furniture, wall hangings and more.

Some call it an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ with some really unusual and unique wall hangings and accessories.

Others have said, “It’s great to have a shop of this kind in the area and it is a definite asset to us.”

With hundreds of fabrics within a vast pattern book range, Dawn Moses, owner and designer, together with her team can help design, select fabric and fit any look for window and room dressings (no matter how unusual the shape).

Having established a good reputation with emphasis on personal service, Dawn has a dedicated team behind her, all of whom take pride in

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their work and strive for the very best.

Dawn says, “The Treasure Chest is now OPEN and we welcome you to our fabulous Gift Shop new to Verwood. We have wonderful gift ideas for wedding presents, birthdays, special occasions as well as lovely gifts for home.

“We have the exclusive Artko Liquid Art pictures in stock that are not only unusual but stunning centre pieces for any room.”

Lighting includes centre lights, table and standard lamps in all colours and style, pebble lamps, traditional lamps and unusual lights.

“Our little Gift Shop is an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ bursting with treasures.

Come and see for yourself…”

Take a look at their website on www.thecurtaincabin.co.uk.

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On the buses!

Over 80 people attended the Ferndown Area 50+ Forum meeting at the Barrington Theatre about the future of local bus services.

Speakers were Jenni Wilkinson, head of marketing of Bournemouth Transport Ltd (Yellow Buses), Adam Keen, operations manager of More (Wilts & Dorset and Damory) and John Cumming of Dorset County Council Dorset Passenger Transport.

John Cumming explained that budget cuts had affected the number of bus routes paid for by county. “We don’t have the money to add services,” he said.

In the case of Yellow Buses and Wilts & Dorset, it was explained that the commercial viability of bus routes dictates their future - a ‘use it or lose it’ situation.

Adam Keen added that following county cuts, More had kept some routes at their own risk. “We have lost £100,000 in subsidies, but our aim is to maintain stability and consistency through Ferndown,” he said.

If the public wanted tweaks to existing routes, or additional routes, they were advised to submit requests to the bus companies as well as

lobby their local councillors.

If a case for a profitable route could be determined, the bus companies would consider adding it.

Main concerns from the audience were: the distance of bus stops from residential areas in West Parley and Ameysford; lack of a bus from Ferndown to Christchurch; lack of a bus along Leigh Road in Wimborne – although Jenni

Wilkinson pointed out that Yellow Buses did run a service, but it was underused and consequently withdrawn; lack of a bus along Ringwood Road, Ferndown; lack of a return bus in the evening from Poole between 9pm and 11pm; lack of sufficient bus shelters.

All three speakers said they would take away the concerns and see what could be done.

L-R Chair Roy Hunt, Adam Keen, John Cumming and Jenni Wilkinson

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Pamphill First School’s year 1 flag was inspired by bluebells

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Dorset’s natural beauty is being celebrated in the first flag festival to be held in Wimborne

he town is adorned with 43 colourful flags designed and made by members the town’s community ranging from businesses to schools to clubs.

The founder of the festival town councillor Ann Roberts said: “I thought it would be fun to fly flags in the town to make it look cheerful and inviting.

“I chose the theme of Dorset views and its flora and fauna because there is so much wonderful countryside and coast and animals to enjoy. The results have been amazing and everyone has been so enthusiastic.”

And flag designers have been inspired by the theme capturing the best of the county. Red squirrels, sea horses, Corfe Castle, the Quarter Jack, a morris

dancer and even a dinosaur have been painted onto the giant banners.

All the schools in Wimborne, including Beaucroft have made flags, and Ann is sure festival judges will be impressed with their designs.

The flags will fly until August allowing summer visitors to enjoy the best of the county and the talents of Wimborne’s residents.

Ann Roberts admires the Pamphill flags

Pamphill’s reception class’ flower flag

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local Talk:Talk @ Ferndown Library – 7 July – 10am-12pm - FREE 4 authors: Carol Rivers – Della Galton – David Hough – Janine Pulford And a poet: David Arkell. Hear them talk about the written word.

Sunny outlook

at Three Legged Cross

A new outdoor learning environment has been created at Three Legged Cross First School after it was awarded £3,000 from the 3LX Solar Fund There is an area for the children to use at playtimes where they are able to learn about the nature and wildlife around them. It can also be a space that children can sit in during break-times if they wish to have a more relaxed break.

Children are being encouraged to take care of the area, joining in the maintenance of the garden, learning how to grow their own plants and vegetables and to appreciate the natural environment around them.

SEA BASS

Recreational fishers can now only land three sea bass a day.

The catch limit has been introduced by the European Council as part of measures to help sea bass recover.

Recreational fishing accounts for 25% of sea bass mortality. At the beginning of the year the Commission announced fishing would need to be reduced by 80% to try to reverse the rapid decline of the stock which is at risk of collapse.

CATCH LIMITS

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New chairman for East Dorset Councillors at East Dorset District Council voted unanimously to elect Steven Lugg as the council’s chairman on 18 May

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is charity objectives are to help the homeless and to offer assistance to local young adults transitioning into work. He will be supporting PASHA, a charity that runs three homeless hostels, and the John Thornton Young Achiever’s Foundation, so they can offer further support to the Ferndown Upper School Centre of Excellence and Industrial Liaison.

Cllr Lugg was born and grew up in North Dorset before joining the army at the age of 16. In 1997 he and

his family were posted back to Dorset and have remained here ever since.

He left the military in 2004 after 24 years, and recently became a Yeoman of the Queen’s Bodyguard.

He and his wife Catherine live in Ferndown and have five grown-up children, as well as being foster carers for Bournemouth Borough Council. Like his father, his son Rhys is now serving in the Household Cavalry.

A management accountant, Cllr

Lugg is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and has a PG Dip in Not for Profit Management. He currently works full-time in Hampshire and is also a trustee of the Ferndown Community Association and chairman of the Ferndown Central PACT. He was previously chairman and treasurer of East Dorset Mencap.

Cllr Lugg said: “To be able to lead the East Dorset District Council is quite an honour indeed. I am keen to spread awareness about the good

St Leonards trio are top of the poll Mike Dyer, Ray Bryan and Barry Goringe, the three Conservative contenders for the St Leonards ward polled over 3,000 voters each in the district council election last month, making them the most supported candidates in the district. Alex Clarke (West Moors) and Steve Lugg (Ferndown Central) polled 2736 and 2645 votes respectively.

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work of the council, particularly to local organisations, and am proud to be an ambassador.”

The council elected David Shortell as vice chairman and Ian Monks as leader of the council.

A society at your fingertips They may be very small, but there is a whole society dedicated to them and it’s been in existence for 30 years. A weekend residential International Conference is held every alternate year for its 200 members. This year it was held in early June at the Wessex Hotel in Bournemouth and Paul Martin from ‘Flog it’ attended as gala dinner speaker.

Have you any idea what this ‘little’ item is?

You could be forgiven for saying a pin cushion, it is in fact the Dorset Thimble Society and Mrs Elaine Gaussen from West Moors is the society’s founder and president.

It costs £15 a year to join (overseas members £21) and the chairman and membership secretary is Mrs Jenny Bundock. If you want to find out more, call her on 01202 735251 or email jenny@jgthreads.com. The next meeting is in October and will last the whole day. Jenny says those who join do so “for the love of collecting the items.”

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Verwood’s new mayor Councillor Mrs Sandra Grove was elected as Mayor of Verwood on 19 May

Matt Black (left) with Jon and a couple of CDs they have produced to help raise money

Congratulations Matt Black and Jon Cox! Matt Black and his manager Jon Cox completed their mammoth three legged bike ride from John O’Groats to Lands End between 4 and 25 May. Affectionately called “the hero” of the ride by Matt, Jon discovered that he was the first one legged cyclist ever to complete the 952 mile distance.

Jon lost his leg when he was four after being run over by a lorry.

It didn’t put him off cycling though and he’s ridden a bike since he was seven.

Matt and Jon trained for a year to complete the charity challenge

with three legs, two bikes and a piano. Comedy pianist, Matt Black gigged at 18 locations along the route to raise extra money. With funds still to come in, Jon and Matt have raised about £5,000 of the £10,000 total they aimed for in aid of the charity Wings4Warriors.

Cycling 50 miles a day in variable weather, one of the highlights of the journey for Matt was when the Bridgwater Chapter of Hells Angels accompanied the pair through Bridgwater.

To help them reach their target visit www.gofund.me/ Wings4Warriors

She has lived in the town for nearly 26 years and is married to Clive. They have two children, Johanna and Matthew.

An active member of the community, Sandra is the treasurer of the Twinning Association, governor of Hillside School, a committee member of the 50+ Forum and a volunteer for the Heritage Centre. She is also a member of the Verwood Dementia Friendly team and has recently been made a Dementia Friends Champion.

Sandra says Verwood is a unique place with a village feel and a friendly atmosphere and adds, “I am extremely honoured and privileged to be able to represent the town as mayor for the coming year, and thank everyone for giving me this opportunity.”

Her deputy is Cllr Mrs Susan Shaw who has lived in Verwood for 16 years, is married and has two daughters. Susan is also involved with a number of community groups and stands on several council committees. She enjoys helping with Care in the Community and raising money for charity.

Fundraising will help ease Sam’s pain

A family fun day is being held to help local mum of two, Sam Butcher who is in need of a private pain relieving operation. The event is on 25 July, which is Sam’s 34th birthday. Organised by her sister, Hannah Ellis, there will be bouncy castles, a barbecue, magician, craft and produce stalls, pony rides, birds of prey, games, competitions and a raffle. Starting at 11am the event is being held at Homelands Farm, Ashley Heath. Join the fun or help by donating a raffle prize. Contact Sam at https:// www.facebook.com/events/678649972280156/

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Princess Royal visits academy

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er Royal Highness, The Princess Royal was welcomed at the Bishop of Winchester Academy in Bournemouth to commemorate the official opening of the £14½ million facilities which were constructed using government funding secured with the help of MP Tobias Ellwood.

Principal Paul McKeown took the Princess on a tour of the new facilities and invited her to unveil a slate plaque in a ceremony attended

by Year 7 and 9 students. The Rt Rev’d Tim Dakin, Bishop of Winchester gave a blessing during the ceremony.

Paul McKeown said that he was delighted that The Princess Royal was able to perform the ceremony: “This is a great day for the academy. We can continue to focus on the high quality of education for all of our students, including our first Sixth Form so they are prepared for their future, whether in university or to employment within commerce and industry.”

ensei Rob Hanrahan, lead Instructor from Ferndown Jitsu Club was invited to the Queen’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on 12 May for his work over the last 15 years with Ferndown Jitsu Club. He attended with his partner Kimberley Stone. Rob said, “We both had a fantastic time and enjoyed afternoon tea, cucumber sandwiches and cakes on the lawn.”

The following week on 20 May, his father, Heatherlands community hero John Hanrahan attended Buckingham Palace in recognition of the work he has carried out as an unpaid volunteer.

Ferndown Jitsu Club’s Sensei Rob Hanrahan with Kimberley Stone

John said,

Heatherlands Centre Manager, John Hanrahan

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“I am very proud to have been invited to the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace and to see the Queen was an added bonus.”

HRH Princess Anne meets from left: Paul and Angie McKeown, Amanda Hooper, Stuart Palmer, Tom Macildowie and Sarah Hutton

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Pulling out all the stops gets bell to church

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The bell arrives

To the delight of Guy and Anne Trehane, the six bells of Hampreston All Saints Church rang out on 23 May to celebrate the marriage of their eldest daughter Alice to Wiltshire farmer Douglas White But it might have been five bells if Douglas and Guy hadn’t been on hand to help off-load one from a lorry just days before the wedding.

Weighing a hefty sixhundredweight, it had been sent for repair after a crack was discovered.

The bell was removed by Whites of Appleton, heated to 600oC by Sound Weld of Suffolk before being repaired, returned, rehung and tuned.

“They pulled out all the stops knowing that Alice was to be married on the Saturday,” said Guy Trehane who not only gave his daughter away, but walked her through a field before taking her down the aisle.

“Our farmhouse is the other side of the field from the church,” he said, “and we had a path mown through it so we could walk from our front door to the church. It was quite emotional, the birds were singing and the cows came to have a look.”

The Trehanes have been farming in the area for the last 102 years. They have a long involvement with the church and once owned the land containing the graveyard, which they gave back to the church in the 1950s.

Eat and Meet

Eat and Meet, hosted by Ferndown British Legion Club, is a new venture that takes place on the first Thursday of every month.

Launched primarily to offer people who live alone the opportunity to enjoy friendly company over lunchtime, Eat and Meet includes a cooked meal at a special price.

Main course cost £6; £8.50 with dessert. RBL members receive an extra discount of £3 subsidised

by AE Joliffe & Son part of Douch Family Funeral Directors.

The next Eat and Meet is on Thursday, 2 July.

Visit www.rblferndown.org for more details. To book call 01202 877706 or email admin@rbl. ferndown.org

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local Talk:Talk @ Ferndown Library Free event – 7 July – 10am-12pm

Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Julie Robinson presents Synergy cheque to tower captain Richard Picker

The repair of the bell, which has been rung since 1738, cost over £8,000, but such was the bell-ringers determination to see it back in time for the wedding, that everyone pulled together.

With the help of many local people and organisations this was completed three days before the real belle of the wedding walked down the aisle.

Hampreston is Ferndown’s only church to have a bell tower with six working bells that are used regularly. If you want to hear them, the bell-ringers practise every Thursday evening.

The happy couple

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Twinners turn out

Food waste bags available

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An unexpectedly high turnout of members at Fordingbridge Twinning Association’s AGM luckily didn’t catch the organisers out - sufficient cheese, bread, wine and juices were available for everyone including the mayor and his wife, Malcolm and Marie Connolly.

A full agenda was followed by an entertaining, thoughtful and philosophical talk by Dennis Bailey, the president. He explained how Fordingbridge benefits from having an active twinning association and how individual members benefit too from cultural exchanges, increased understanding of international points of view and general contact with people of a like mind, not only from France, but from Belgium and Germany.

The coming year was discussed. Events include Fordingbridge Show on 18 July; a weekend in Vermoutiers for ‘Foire de la Pomme’ (Apple Festival) on 17-18 October and Jazz on an Autumn Evening at the Town Hall on 24 October. A Murder Mystery evening is also planned for 6 February 2016.

For more information and to join the association contact Alison or Derek Ayling on 01425 650770 or email Hippotrain@btinternet.com

Biodegradable food waste bags for residents’ kitchen caddies are available to purchase from the West Moors Parish Council, 4 Park Way, West Moors. 52 bags on a roll for £4.

Poppy Walk:

Run-Away Success The second Ferndown Poppy Walk organised by the Ferndown Branch of the Royal British Legion raised over £1,000 for the 2015 Poppy Appeal.

Branch Chairman, Grant Parrott said, “I would like to thank everyone who took part and helped on the day, and the hundreds who gave sponsorship or donations to make the day such a success. Every penny raised will go towards the RBL’s rehabilitation and trauma recovery centres, care-homes and carer support, advice and counselling services and home and hospital visits, for both serving personnel and ex-services veterans and their families, wherever it is needed on both a local and national level.”

Helping small businesses get connected Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) or thirdsector (voluntary/charity) organisations within Dorset can get connected to better broadband more cheaply thanks to a Connection Voucher Scheme. Local businesses can apply for up to £3,000 towards getting connected to an improved broadband service. The scheme, administered by the Superfast Dorset project, is running for one year from 1 April 2015. Businesses across the whole of Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole are eligible to apply. Go to www. dorsetforyou.com/connectionvouchers

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Kitchen &Bathroom specialists K & B Installations is run by Craig Byars and other family members.

This successful independent kitchen and bathroom business specialises in designing, supplying and installing kitchens and bathrooms.

With 15 years’ experience in the trade, they decided to set up independently, basing the company online to keep costs to a minimum.

This means K & B’s services and products are more affordable without compromising quality. They supply good products including kitchens by Crown that are made in Britain and many top quality bathrooms brands.

Now running for over three years, Craig says, “We operate like most showrooms, and after you make an initial appointment we will visit your home, measure the site, talk through your needs and get an idea of exactly what you are looking for.

“We will show you our large range of sample doors, worktops, tiles and brochures from the comfort of your own home which can really help you envisage what you want.

“We are happy to offer our expertise and advice to make choosing products as enjoyable as it should be.”

A 3D visual design is drawn up and a detailed quote is provided for

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everything required (so there are no hidden surprises) and then it is up to you to decide what to do next.

“We are fully insured, qualified and experienced in all aspects of kitchens and bathrooms and will only ever use fully registered and qualified gas engineers and electricians, so you can have peace of mind that you are in safe hands with us,” adds Craig. “We also undertake all aspects of kitchen and bathroom remodelling including building work.

“As a small business we are reliant on our reputation and this is proving to be a good one as roughly 50% of our business is now repeat customers or recommendations.

“We are members of many review sites, including Checkatrade and are also now endorsed by ‘Which?’

We are also proud members of the Consumer Protection Association.”

Visit K & B’s website or Facebook page for pictures of recent work.

To book in for your free design and quote call 01202 861962 quoting 4Dorset.

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Bacon, beer and entertainment A full programme of entertainment filled the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown with music during the venue’s first Bacon and Beer Festival, which started at midday and carried on into the night.

As well as a great line up of singers, there was an equally powerful line up of 12 real ales including London Glory and Parabolic Pale Ale and a continuous supply of bacon rolls.

Power Thief © Catchbox

In the afternoon, the teenage band Power Thief gave a polished and energetic performance and among the other strong acts were The Subwave Network and headliners The Transitions.

Centre Manager Andy Bryant said the event was profitable and added, “It was a demonstration of our capabilities at the Barrington and we will do another beer festival next year and grow it.”

The Transitions © Catchbox

© Paradox Photography

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Grow the best, throw away the rest The May meeting of Fordingbridge and District Horticultural Society passed in a flash with Diana Guy giving a talk called ‘Grow the Best and Throw Away the Rest’.

Diana has spent her career working with plants and designing spaces to put them in, she also opens her garden under the National Garden Scheme.

She talked about “good plants,” the ones that you like, look good, produce well and can be divided. Bulbs are always good and she explained how to layer them in one hole giving different flowers at different times with the least amount of effort.

If weeds are a problem Diana suggested thug plants (as she called them) - ones that grow rapidly and cover the ground. She said by planning your planting well, you can have colour all year round and told members to be brave: if a plant isn’t doing what you want it to, takes a lot of care and you haven’t the time “Pull it out!” Lastly she suggested looking at your garden and if you see a plant and you don’t like it, “Pull it out” and replace it with something you love, and don’t feel guilty.

Have you a prizewinning vegetable?

Love making Jam? Are you another Mary Berry in the making? If so, do enter the annual show, which is part of the Fordingbridge Summer Festival on 18 July, details can be found at www.fanddhs.org. uk or call 01425 652615.

At the next meeting Nigel Hewish will be chatting about penstemons. 29 June, Avonway Community Centre, 7.30pm – do come along.

MidSummer Gardens

How is your sunflower growing?

Ferndown In Bloom is searching for the tallest sunflower in and around the Ferndown area. If you think yours stands a chance of being a prizewinning specimen, enter it now. Judging takes place with a tape measure and stepladder in September and closing date for this competition is 31 August. The class is sponsored and judged by mags4dorset and first prize is a £50 Haskins gift card. Talk nicely to your sunflower and see if it will grow taller than anyone else’s. ferndowninbloom@ymail.com

Enter FIB before it’s too late There is still time to enter Ferndown in Bloom sponsored by Haskins.

The first prize for Best Front Garden is a £100 Haskins gift card and shield. Haskins are providing all other prizes apart from the Best Business, Retail, Commercial or Public House category, which is sponsored by mags4dorset with a prize of a half page business profile in 4Dorset including a photo, worth £350. Last year it was won by Ferndown Royal British Legion. Closing date for entries is 6 July. Enter at www. haskins.co.uk/ferndowninbloom/ There is also a photographic competition: Life in the Garden, closing date 31 August, post you entry with your name and address in the Ferndown Town Council letterbox at the Barrington Theatre.

Being in the garden is great at this time of year – the days are longer and warmer and you can really enjoy your outside living space.

Research shows that being in the garden for just a few minutes can be good for your health, be it your physical well-being or your mental one.

Planting scented flowers in the garden is also an excellent way of improving your sense of well-being and making your outside space feel even more special. One of the most popular and established plants that gives off a glorious aroma is the rose.

Roses are a great addition to any garden environment, large or small, contemporary or traditional with varieties for planting in flowerbeds, borders and planters.

There is a rose for every garden situation from hybrid teas to miniatures, climbers to floribundas. Roses can be used for all aspects of the garden and can be grown in containers. They are easy to look after but should be watered on a regular basis particularly if in pots.

Gardening myth of the month: watering garden plants in full sun causes scorching on leaves.

There are many good reasons to avoid watering plants in the sun but sunburn is not one of them. The diffused rays of the sun are not powerful enough to cause burning. In general, the best time to water most garden plants is early in the morning when the water won’t evaporate quickly and can also potentially reduce the risk of leaf diseases that can occur in overly moist situations. The evening is also a good time. However, watering midday will not harm your plants.

National Garden Gift Vouchers can be bought and redeemed at over 2,000 outlets in the UK, with more than 90,000 garden plants and products on offer. Visit www. thevouchergarden.co.uk to see the outlets that sell and accept them. You can become a fan and buy vouchers on facebook www.facebook.com/ GardenGiftVouchers or follow on twitter @ GardenGiftVouch or via the blog at www.vouchergardenblog.com

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OFSTED GIVES

FERNDOWN UPPER SCHOOL a Glowing Report

In March 2015 a senior Ofsted inspector visited the school to assess progress

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Ferndown Upper School celebrated the grand opening of the CEIL (Centre of Excellence for Industrial Liaison) on Wednesday 29th April.

CSE results at the school in 2014 were praised as all three core subjects of English, Maths and Science were either at, or above, the national averages for progress indicators.

This latest report is very much to the credit of the Ferndown students as they never fail to impress visitors with their warmth, honesty and approach to learning.

The following are extracts are from the Inspector’s report: The quality of teaching has improved so that most is now consistently good and some outstanding. Students’ achievement is much improved as a result. They are responding well to the improved teaching and show improved attitudes to their learning.

Students behave well in lessons and have responded well to the improvements in teaching.

Many say how much they enjoy lessons now.

The procedures make sure that no student ‘falls through the net’. Any students needing more support or challenge, those at risk of falling behind and those with complex needs, or who are vulnerable, are identified quickly and staff respond swiftly and effectively.

Teaching in the sixth form is better focused on the progress of individual students. Students make more effective use of independent study time to complete set work and prepare for lessons. Teachers provide good feedback and students use this well to improve their work.

Alongside the improvements in academic achievement across the school, the school leaders have sustained the strengths of the school in the personal development and well-being of the students. This is an important aspect of the school as many students need this personal support.

Headteacher Alex Wills commented: “The inspector’s findings confirm that this is an excellent school and we are expecting a superb set of results this summer, which will be fully deserved by our students.”

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CHARITY OF THE YEAR:

Cancer Research UK’s Relay For Life Bournemouth & East Dorset

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Cancer Research UK:

Relay For Life 11 & 12 July

elay For Life is a volunteer led event in aid of Cancer Research UK, (CRUK).

Teams register to take part and fundraise in the weeks prior to event, and cancer survivors attend as guests of honour. The event is a celebration of the communities’ fundraising and throughout the weekend those present celebrate life, remember those they have lost to cancer and join together to have fun, make new friends and unite to beat cancer.

Relay For Life Bournemouth and East Dorset takes place outside Ferndown Leisure Centre, Cherry Grove, Ferndown where teams of between

8-15 take part in a nonstop relay. Camping is allowed and fancy dress is encouraged. The relay includes the candle of hope ceremony in memory or in celebration of loved ones.

These illuminated bags glow long into the night.

CRUK is the only charity researching into all 200 types of cancer. The research is pioneering and it is life saving. This year it was announced that 1 in 2 of us will get cancer but this has a lot to do with being an ageing population where cancer becomes more likely.

This figure also highlights the urgent need for better diagnostics, treatments and early diagnosis.

However the future is positive and more people do beat cancer than ever before. CRUK’s vision is to increase survival rates to 3 in 4 in the next 20 years.

Locally patients often travel to Southampton for treatment / diagnosis and for clinical trials (where

needed). Clinical trials are at the heart of the research and they are the last stage in the research journey before a drug can become standard treatment. CRUK is currently supporting over 100 trials at Southampton.

This centre is your closest centre for research into beating cancer.

Nobody at CRUK underestimates the challenges that will have to be overcome; the years ahead will transform the outlook for anyone affected by cancer It is an exciting time to be close to Cancer Research UK, so why not consider being part of a united force to change the future.

Shelley Davis Senior Local Fundraising Manager Dorset and The Channel Islands Volunteer Fundraising Cancer Research UK

How to participate in Relay For Life in Ferndown So far 20 teams have registered and there are over 200 participants – help increase the numbers by registering now: Call 01202 717630 or 01202 537624 www.bournemouthandeastdorsetrelayforlife.co.uk Relay For Life 08716 412602 www.cruk.org/relay

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Armed Forces Day to go with a bang The National Celebration on Bickerley Green will include a display by a group from Nothe Fort in Weymouth who will fire muskets and cannons.

Children can have a go at WW1 cooking and see a working forge. There will be a WW1 recruitment tent where children can fill in forms and find themselves marched around the field by the recruitment sergeant.

Fair rides, re-enactors, welfare services, displays, bands, food stalls and military vehicles will also provide entertainment.

Organiser Mandy Oldfield said: “We have lots of business stalls and organisations booked in for the day and it promises to be a great day for all ages. We hope people will turn out to say thank you to our Armed Forces.”

The event is part funded by a £3,000 grant from the Ministry of Defence and it is hoped that this will become an annual event in the town’s calendar.

Ringwood already remembers the sacrifices made by the town’s Armed Forces with a Lantern of Remembrance at the Gateway which is lit on the anniversary of a fallen serviceman or woman.

Contact Mandy Oldfield on 01425 473883 for more details

Crowning moment for princesses Ringwood carnival princesses Lucy Taylor, aged nine from Poulner Junior School (left) and Casey Howson, aged 10 from Ringwood Juniors were crowned during the Family Fun Day at the Bickerley on Saturday 30 May. The carnival is on 19 September.

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Steve leaves on high note Steve Block took his final bow as musical director of The Ringwood and Burley Band at a concert in the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown on Sunday May 24.

Steve, who is leaving the area, was presented with an engraved glass bowl by the chairman Tony Mist in appreciation of his success as musical director.

The band’s new MD Lloyd Rayner was introduced to the audience.

Standing ovation for Steve

A brush with the past

New Forest artist, Suzan Houching, who is also a member of Ringwood Art Society, has launched a book ‘My Story in Pictures’.

It includes over a hundred paintings, illustrated with humour and snippets of her life growing up in the Forest and the lives of rural people in Hampshire and Dorset, covering five generations.

The Art Society’s 47th Summer Exhibition will be from 13-31August at Greyfriars Community Centre, 44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood.

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Family Fun Day LIVED UP TO ITS NAME

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he event on the Bickerley on 30 May was organised by 11 local churches supported by groups and businesses from the community. Over 200 volunteers from the churches and more than 30 students from Moorlands College in Sopley, where they are training to serve in full-time Christian work, helped on the day running games, serving free food and drinks and making sure everyone had a day to remember.

Families enjoying crea m teas listened to the Salvation Army Band – 1,000 scones, jam and cream were served – all free . Crowds also kept coo l thanks to 3,200 ice creams and plenty of squash and water

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Over 5,500 people attended enjoying free attractions including inflatables, races for children and adults, live bands and displays.

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By David at Fields Jewellers June’s birth stone is the only gemstone created by a living creature and the oldest known to man.

Pearls have been worn as jewellery for thousands of years and it can take up to eight years for a pearl to form. They are formed inside molluscs but there are many ancient legends about where pearls come from - dew drops falling from heaven into the sea, tears from the gods, occurring when the rainbow meets the earth after a storm or forming within a dragon’s head and falling from the sky when dragons fight.

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RINGWOOD NEWS Local church leader Adam Skirton said: “We are thankful for the support of the town and district councils and the 88 other businesses and groups who were part of the day. Of course it was Christians from the various churches in Ringwood and district, who together organised the event, provided the volunteers to run it and gave much of the funding. It was great to be able to reflect Jesus’ love in such a practical way.”

Youngsters from New Forest Sch ool of Dance entertained the crowds

Visitors queued up for wagon rides

Decorating biscuits with Little People Pre School from Poulner

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New Mayor for Ringwood Councillors elected Michael Thierry as the new Mayor at Ringwood Town Council’s Annual Meeting on 20 May Councillor Thierry, who was last year’s deputy mayor, also served as mayor from 2003-2005.

There are seven new councillors who will sit on a variety of sub committees and as members on outside bodies.

The mayor welcomed the new councillors and promised them a busy time ahead with new experiences to be shared. Sam Whittingham has returned as student advisor for the council from Ringwood School.

Councillors will be provided with training over the coming weeks to help them understand their responsibilities and support them in the decision making process.

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Little People Pre School Little People Pre School in Poulner provides lots of fun activities in a safe caring environment in order to develop children’s learning. Feel free to arrange a visit to secure a place in September.

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St Martin’s Gallery St Martin’s Gallery is one of the most visited art and craft centres on the south coast, with many unique pieces, artists work ranging from original and limited edition paintings and prints to a spectacular selection of silk flowers and arrangements.

It houses an extensive collection of jewellery, glassware, pottery, ceramics, sculptures and furniture along with limited edition teddies and gollies.

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Lamberts Lamberts of Ringwood has been a gun shop for many years specialising in new and used shotguns, new and secondhand air rifles and accessories.

It stocks country clothing with brand names including Beretta, Deerhunter, Chatham, Ridgeline, Laksen, Sealskinz, Alan Paine along with rubber boots and hats and gloves, It also stocks gifts ranging from pewter to bronze.

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Top football awards for Cherries’ boss Eddie Howe has been named the League Managers’ Association manager of the year for the 2014-15 season, becoming only the second manager since 1992 to be awarded the accolade while working outside the top flight

The Bournemouth AFC manager was presented with the award in London by England coach Roy Hodgson.

LMA chairman, Howard Wilkinson, praised Eddie saying: “ Bournemouth’s achievements this season are nothing short of fantastic. To take his club, which was experiencing such difficulties just a short while ago, to the Barclays Premier League required a monumental effort and everyone connected with the club during this period must be congratulated.”

LMA chief executive, Richard Bevan, added: “Eddie has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the club since he joined the Centre of Excellence in his youth and, in his two spells of managing Bournemouth, he has guided the club from Football League survival after a 17-point deduction in 2008-09 to the top flight for the first time in its history.

“Since he took charge of the first team at the age of 31, after injury cut short his playing career, Eddie has steadily built a reputation as one of the most promising young managers in English football and I very much look forward to watching his career progress.”

The recipient is voted for by LMA members based on who they feel has done the most outstanding job in all four divisions during the 2014/15 campaign.

Previous winners include Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Brendan Rodgers and Roy Hodgson and Eddie revealed he wasn’t expecting to win the coveted award.

He said: “I didn’t know what to expect, so to win the main award blew me away. When you look back at the winners of such a prestigious award, going back through the years, it’s an incredible list of names.

“To be added to those, it’s a very special feeling. It really is an award on behalf of the club – that’s how I have always looked at individual awards.

“It’s on behalf of the supporters, the board and the players that I accept the award that they have really given me” He continued: “It’s right up there.

That’s because it is voted for by your peers. I say the same to the players when they receive awards voted for by their fellow players – they mean so much.

“I’m very grateful to everyone who decided to vote for me and very humbled.”

Eddie was also presented with the Sky Bet Championship prize from Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, at the same event. He said: “He’s done a fine job, a remarkable job, and done it with style and humility.”

Pedal power funds defibrillators

Benefit match supports ‘Sammo’

Students selected for Rugby World Cup ceremony

Oakmeadians RFC Ladies endured a 12 hour, non-stop, bike ride to raise money for three defibrillators for local rugby clubs. The determined 27 woman team clocked up an impressive 400 miles, raising £2,800 during the challenge, at Oaks in Meyrick Park, Bournemouth.

Ferndown based, Queens Park Athletic AFC recently held a benefit match to raise awareness of leukaemia and show support for assistant manager Mark ‘Sammo’ Samson who is courageously battling the cancer.

Singers from Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne are to welcome rugby players to England during this year’s World Cup.

The defibrillators will be donated to Oakmeadians RFC, Lytchett Minster RFC and East Dorset RFC. They were inspired to raise the money after a popular local rugby union referee suffered a heart attack during a game.

Thankfully there was a defibrillator available and he survived. The Oaks Ladies team decided that their club should also have one to protect their visitors, players and members.

Samantha Briggs, fundraising coordinator said: “Our club and our members are a family and it was important to us that we raised the funds to keep them safe in times of crisis.”

She added “Why stop at one defibrillator?

Rugby is about ‘community’ and we wanted to raise enough money to get defibrillators for other local clubs in our area.”

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The #Score4Sammo benefit match was held at Poole Borough FC’s, Turlin Moor ground on Sunday 19 April.

Queens Park Athletic FC took on a Mark Samson All Star Team, captained by his son Ryan and made up of friends and former team mates of the popular ex-Wimborne Town, Poole Borough and Queens Park defender.

AFC Bournemouth legend Steve Fletcher was guest of honour and played 90 minutes for the Allstars and donated his boots to a fund raising raffle held after the match. Other prizes included signed football memorabilia supplied by Poole Town’s Robbie Yates and Ex-AFC Bournemouth player John Sainty.

The raffle and donations raised over £1000 for the #Score4Sammo fund.

The school’s Vocal Group was chosen following an application process, led by independent charity Youth Sport Trust and open to all schools in England and Wales. With over 100 applications, the standard was very high resulting in a competitive judging process which was carried out by Tournament Organisers, England Rugby 2015, the Youth Sport Trust and the RFU. Just 20 schools were selected.

The students will perform the official Rugby World Cup anthem, ‘World in Union’ as part of a ceremony in Portsmouth to welcome the teams from the United States of America. The ceremony will also include the formal presentation of official tournament caps and Rugby World Cup 2015 participation medals.

Managing director of England Rugby 2015, Stephen Brown, said: “Congratulations to Queen Elizabeth’s School on being selected to be involved in the Welcome Ceremonies for Rugby World Cup 2015. We hope this will provide them with unforgettable memories and give them and the team a fantastic Tournament experience.”

QE’s musical director for the event, Steve Glover, said: ”I am thrilled that our talented singers have been selected for this prestigious event. We are aiming to inject our customary soulfulness into the performance, and welcome the American World Cup squad and their honoured guests with a fabulous rendition of ‘World in Union’.”

The team are busy working on an original arrangement which they will be rehearsing throughout the summer.

Steve Grainger, rugby development director of the RFU added: “Schools across the nation are eagerly looking forward to Rugby World Cup 2015 and it is fantastic to see such a wide range of them playing an active role in the Welcome Ceremonies.

“We are working hard to expose more schools to Rugby Union and its values, encouraging students to watch games, take up the sport and join local clubs.”

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Stellar line-up at Larmer Tree

Lacey Lightfoot anthology

The 25th anniversary of the Larmer Tree Festival on 14-19 July has a stellar line up of music and comedy. Joining Bill Bailey are international acclaimed comedians Ed Byrne, Russell Kane, Sara Pascoe and Seann Walsh as well as the eclectic talents of a dozen other comedy stars.

The music, headlined by Tom Jones includes high energy bands, acoustic music as well as DJs to help you dance away until the early hours after the main stage finishes. The Ben Waters Band, Django Spears, Boy Le Monti, Kobo Town, No Go Stop, Jon Sterckx, Ibibio Sound Machine and The Shires are just a handful.

For details of the full line-up visit www.larmertreefestival.co.uk Tier four tickets and day tickets are currently on sale, with weekend tickets priced from £174 and discounts for children and teenagers. Under 5s go free. For full details visit www.larmertreefestival.co.uk/tickets

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available this month The anthology of winning authors in the 2014 mags4dorset creative writing competition is due to be released on 19 June 2015 and is available for preorder now.

‘Lacey Lightfoot goes to…’ will be in ebook format and will be downloadable for £1.99. The 10 stories will thrill, amuse and possibly even terrify readers as Lacey goes on her exploits around the world. Check www.amazon. co.uk for full details. All royalties from the sales of this ebook will be donated to the mags4dorset charity of the year Relay for Life Cancer Research UK, so get reading.

Fordingbridge Summer Festival The seventh annual summer festival organised by the Rotary Club of Fordingbridge in partnership with the town council will take place at the recreation ground on 18 July.

John Oram Festival Chairman says, “Whatever your age there are lots of fun things to see and do.”

These include classic cars, vintage motor cycles and tractors, trade stands, horticultural marquee, bouncy castles, animal corner, heavy horses, rides on Trigger the Train and an opportunity to inspect a fire engine and police car.

“As always we shall stage a duck race with generous cash prizes. This has become very popular and lots of people follow their ducks down the river,” adds John.

All this on top of arena displays, stalls, games, music, food and drinks including the fully licensed Rotary Arms.

Money raised by the Rotary Club is donated to various charities.

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Camelia Terry mags4dorset’s office sparkled with some Spanish charm on 1 June when recipe author Camelia Terry called in whilst in the country ith a passion for cooking, Camelia used to write regular delicious recipes for Viewpoint. Here is one of her barbecue favourites shared with us in 2008 and repeated here in case you missed it the first time around.

Camelia now runs a personal chef service in Spain with her husband Richard. She specialises in Andalusian, Moroccan and Indian food and the couple provide a full service including self-service breakfast, lunch and evening meals.

“The family books their own villa and

Ingredients

Method

Leg of lamb butterflied approx 2.5 kg will feed 6 to 8 people

1. Make small incisions all over the lamb with a sharp knife.

2 cloves garlic cut into thin slivers 2 sprigs fresh rosemary Salt and pepper For the marinade 100 ml olive oil 75 ml sweet sherry 2 tblspns maple syrup (Plus extra to brush on) 1 tblspn balsamic vinegar Juice of 1 lemon

2. Poke a sliver of garlic then a small sprig of rosemary into the holes.

3. Mix together the marinade ingredients 4. Place lamb into a shallow container season all over and cover with the marinade ensuring the meat is well covered. Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for a minimum of two hours or overnight for more flavour, turning occasionally.

5. When ready to cook bring the lamb back to room temperature and get the barbie nice and hot.

Richard and I go in and take care of all the catering,” explained Camelia. You can find her at www.thehomecookingco. com meanwhile you can try out her Barbecued Maple Syrup Lamb by following this recipe.

6. Place on the hottest part for 3-4 mins each side to sear the meat, then move slightly away to cook more slowly basting with the marinade and turning frequently.

Cook for approx 35 to 45 mins for pink, longer if you want it more well done.

About 10 mins before the end start to brush with the extra maple syrup, the meat will go quite dark and will start to char, this all adds to the flavour.

7. Allow the meat to rest for 10-15 mins so if a little underdone don‘t worry as it will continue to cook while resting. Ideally the outside will be charred and the inside pink.

8. Carve into thin slices and pour over any juices.

If you want to roast some vine tomatoes simply crush a garlic clove with some salt and mix with olive oil, toss the tomatoes leaving on the vine, and either cook in a hot oven or put on the bbq until they start to blister.

Here is Richard’s old family recipe for the Tyrolean Chocolate Gateau as seen on ‘Couples Come Dine With Me’. Richard says the recipe has been in his family for years. He has made it many times and adds his own notes: if using a fan assisted oven, reduce the cooking time to 30-35 minutes, but keep and eye on it. He also says that leaving it overnight is good, but leaving it for 24 hours before eating it is even better. Enjoy.

Sparkling win with a Tyrolean flavour Dorset based PR and event firm P-PR Media Solutions featured in Channel Four’s popular TV show ‘Couples Come Dine with Me’ on 15 May Business owners and husband and wife team, Jackie Phillipson and Richard Blunderfield, played hosts on the first evening, throwing open their home and welcoming fellow Bournemouth contestants Nigel, Gail, Ross and Hanne. “We spent three crazy days filming the programme, it was a lot of fun, not to mention hard work too,” said Jackie.

“Richard and I learnt a long time ago not to take ourselves too seriously, we entered the programme with our eyes wide open, and that was all part of the fun and the experience, as we both love the show, despite the trepidation of what David Lamb, the voice over artist would have to say about us both.”

They needn’t have worried, the programme was a great hit and it was Jackie and Richard’s gourmet delights that were the stars of the show with Richard’s now famous Tyrolean chocolate gateau clinching the £1,000 prize.

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Tyrolean Chocolate Gateau Serves 8 people

Ingredients 5oz (142g) plain flour half level tsp salt 5oz (142g) soft brown sugar 6 tbsp corn oil half tsp vanilla essence 1oz (28g) cocoa 2 level tsp baking powder 2 eggs 6 tbsp milk half pint (285ml) cream Syrup 4oz (113g) granulated sugar half pint (285ml) water 2 tbsp rum

Method Sift flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder into a large mixing bowl, add brown sugar and mix well. Crack egg yolks into small basin and whites into larger basin. Add corn oil, milk and vanilla essence to yolks. Mix with fork and pour into the centre of dry ingredients. Stir well with wooden spoon.

Whisk whites until stiff and fold into mixture.

Pour into Pyrex dish and bake above centre of oven 325° F, 40-45 mins, until springy to touch, allow to cool.

Prepare syrup Measure sugar and water into small saucepan, stir to dissolve sugar, bring to boil rapidly for 5 mins. Draw off heat and stir in rum. When cake is cold, prick top and pour hot syrup over.

Leave overnight.

Whisk cream, spoon on top of cake and decorate with chocolate flake. Serve cold from fridge.

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FOR EVERYONE “We all know the saying about being a fly on the wall,” says Joanna Bassham, Communications Co-ordinator at Life Centre. “If I could be a fly buzzing around Life Centre on Wimborne Road I might see so many different things happening it would have made my head spin - a group running a training course in one of the conference rooms, a local business using a room to do job interviews for new staff. If I go into the main auditorium, instead of the 1,000 seats I’ll find beds and equipment for the National Blood Service.

“If I wander into the reception area, I might see a charity rep chatting to one of the Life Centre staff about a fund-raising musical event, a local resident booking a room for a funeral tea or the head of an orchestra planning for their upcoming concert.

A group of mums and toddlers in the café enjoying the space and getting out of the house, some students grabbing a panini in between classes, one of the café regulars who loves the jacket potatoes…”

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LIFE CENTRE CUSTOMERS: “Everyone loves having our events with you, because it’s a lovely venue, good food and all the staff are so helpful!” Bournemouth People First “We really are grateful to have such a fantastic venue and lovely bunch of people to work with.” Questa Voce

For more details check out the website www.lifecentre.biz or Facebook page - or pop into the building and pick up fliers for events this summer, chat to the reception staff, or just take a break with a latté in the café.

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Verwood Carnival hailed a success …Continued from front page

Returning to its bank holiday slot in May, Verwood Carnival attracted a huge crowd.

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procession around the town, organised by committee member Shelley Morris, kick-started the event and though there were not many floats, the walking entries were colourful and numerous and the carnival spirit was evident.

The carnival field was packed and spectators cheered and gasped through the arena acts including the dare devil Tigers Junior Motorcycle Display Team and explosive Dingle Fingle Comedy Clown Act. Another excitement was when Meredown Falconry Display lost a falcon and had to bring in a tracking device to find it.

On the side-lines, the Punch and Judy show was much loved by both children and adults.

A variety of stalls, sideshows and fairground rides aimed at younger children provided a pleasant family

day out. Chairman Adrian Read, who nearly gave up running the carnival last year said, “The weather was brilliant and so was the support. Families brought picnics, which was nice to see.

“We worked hard and new members came on board with fresh ideas. I was very impressed.

All the committee had a positive attitude. We ploughed a lot into the acts and afterwards everyone was very positive for another carnival next year.”

Shelley Morris added, “When there was talk of losing the carnival, I had to get involved. I remember taking part in it when I was a child and now my children are enjoying being part of it.”

The next carnival should be on Spring Bank Holiday Monday 2016.

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RNLI’s Stormy says hello

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The floral carpet was created in eleven sections

Flower fes Christine Oliver works on the carpet with Caroline who lives in France but made the journey over to help with the festival

Story and pictures by Liz Turner

Colehill Flower Club’s tableau ‘Edward the Confessor’ who founded a college at Wimborne Minster

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The first major flower festival to take place in Wimborne for five years was held in the Minster Church over the spring bank holiday weekend. Almost 4,000 people enjoyed the festival with its theme of ‘Wheels of Time’ which transformed the minster with colourful arrangements representing the people who have guided and influenced the church over the centuries.

The builders, glaziers and carpenters who worked on the minster, royalty, saints, clergy and residents were all depicted in the beautiful arrangements and large tableaux that adorned every part of the church.

And covering the centre of the nave was a magnificent 44-foot (13.4m) long floral carpet, featuring wheels and Roman numerals marking the passing of time.

While this was Wimborne Minster’s festival, the church’s team were joined by arrangers from 13 flower clubs across Dorset, who all added their individual touches.

‘Pilgrims’ by Verwood Flower Club

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I’m delighted that so many people have enjoyed the festival and the comments we have all received have been wonderful

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CELEBRATES MINSTER’S HISTORY WITH BLAZE OF COLOUR

Thousands of flowers, hundreds of helpers and many years of planning – the result – a flower festival that will be long remembered while the wheels of time continue to turn in Wimborne

‘The Minster Choir’ by Wimborne Methodist Church Arrangers

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Carefully putting the last section into place.

Left Olive Glancy and Ashley Coombs and right the Rev’d Dr Brenda Gibson, Associate Priest and John Burden.

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The festival raised over £10,000 which will go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the minster

County Councillor John Wilson and Lesley Wilson admire Mary Allen’s arrangement based around ‘Jimmy’s Pot’, named after local photographer Jimmy James

The Festival Team’s tableau of Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry VII who was known as the Red Queen during the War of the Roses

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It is time to let someone younger with fresher ideas take over and breathe new life into the festival West Moors Flower Club’s tableau ‘100 years ago’

‘The Glaziers’ by Witchampton Church Arrangers

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Christine Oliver, who designed and coordinated the festival said: “I’m delighted that so many people have enjoyed the festival and the comments we have all received have been wonderful. A festival of this magnitude is only possible because of the large number of people who have put it together to produce such a spectacular display. A lot of work goes on before the flower arrangers arrive and the nine member festival team started work last September making papier mâché lifesize figures which were used in a number of arrangements”.

Christine has run five major festivals with floral carpets since 1997, and also the two smaller ones marking the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 2002 and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012. She was also involved with the festivals in 1986 and 1991 but only as a helper. It has been a labour of love, which she has clearly enjoyed. However, she has decided to hang up her scissors and pass the oasis over to someone new.

She said: “This was my last flower festival as organiser and while I will help in the future, it is time to let someone younger with fresher ideas take over and breathe new life into the festival.”

The completed work of art

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Wild West Solent Swim A group of friends who could barely manage a few lengths between them in January have entered a challenge to swim across the Solent this month.

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he Solent 7 come from Ferndown and surrounding areas and are taking part in the charity swim organised by West Wight Sports Centre.

One of the swimmers, Tony Brown, said, “This challenge will see us swim from Hurst point to Colwell Bay and though it’s probably the shortest route, it’s probably one of the most tidal.”

The team has taken up 10% of the available places on the swim and though West Wight Sports and Community Centre is the main

beneficiary, swimmers can also elect to support charities of their choice and the Solent 7 has chosen PLANETS - dedicated to defeating Pancreas Liver And NeuroEndocrine Tumors.

The Wild West Solent Swim takes place on Sunday, 28 June. And the Solent 7 have been writing a blog logging their training.

INFO FILE: Wild West Solent Swim www.solentswim.co.uk Solent 7 donation pages www.solentswim.co.uk/ swimmers Training blog stuartwayment. wordpress.com

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Tony Brown, Matt ‘Vegas Baby’ Legge, Guy ‘Mr Watersports’ Malpas, brothers Ian and Stuart Wayment, ‘Pork Pie’ Paul Cheater and his son Dan

L-R Laura Wardman, Dorset Blind Association fund-raiser, Alan Dean, Jannine Loveys and Greg Hoar, General Manager of the model town.

Blind donation handed over at Model Town Alan Dean MBE from the Rotary Club of Ferndown handed over a cheque to Dorset Blind Association on 19 May 2015. The £285 was raised by Rotary members who flew through the air on a zip wire and was in addition to £1,000 already raised for the charity by the club.

The Dorset Blind Association helps thousands of people every month and it costs £325 a year to support each member with vital services including social and activity clubs as well as home-visiting volunteers. The association has 23 clubs around Dorset and was chosen by Ferndown Rotary to receive the donation because Alan Dean’s wife Vera has macular degeneration.

Alan has also spent the last three years project managing the creation of a sensory garden at the Model Town where the presentation took place.

Jannine Loveys, Community and Events Fund-raiser for Dorset Blind Association thanked the Rotary Club for their generous donation.

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this month 20 June 1.30pm

Verwood and District Horticultural Society Summer Flower Show, Verwood Memorial Hall, 01202 814376

21 June 10.30am-3.30pm

Parley Rotary Club, and Sainsbury’s staff team, taking part in Rotary Ride for Prostate Cancer UK at Sainsbury’s Ferndown.

Taking turns on a static exercise bike at the entrance to the store, aiming to raise £1,000 for the charity.

22 June 8pm

Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans at the Bournemouth Traditional Jazz Club, Bluebirds Social Club, Longham.

24 June 7.30pm

Verwood Organ and Keyboard Society. Brett Wales playing a Wersi Louvre at the Hub, Verwood. £7 (members £5) 01202 814976

25-27 June 10am-5pm

last entry 4.15pm Exhibition of Patchwork and Quilting by Quarterjack Quilters, including the launch of the Wimborne Quilt, Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne.

Entry £3, accompanied children free.

25 June 11am

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

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27 June 12noon-3pm

St Mary’s Church and School, West Moors, summer fete, school grounds (access via The Avenue).

27-28 June

Folk on the Quay folk music festival, Poole.

Four outdoor music stages, two ceilidh dances and over 20 teams of morris dancers

28 June 11am-5pm

Wimborne in Bloom 20 open gardens signposted in the town. Pay £6 at the first garden

28 June 2.00pm

Bournemouth Multiple Sclerosis Society garden open day, afternoon plant and cake sale, Church Lane, West Parley.

01202 570300

28 June 7.30pm

John Maddocks’ Jazz Men at the St Leonards Hotel, 185 Ringwood Road, St Leonards 01202 701295.

29 June 8pm

Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans at the Bournemouth Traditional Jazz Club, Bluebirds Social Club, Longham.

1 July 12 noon

Ferndown Probus Club lunch (with the ladies) and talk ‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’, Dudsbury Golf Club. 01202 875757

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2 July 2.15pm

West Moors WI, talk on ‘astronomy’ by Ian Smith.

Memorial Hall, Station Road.

2 July 7.30pm

Verwood and District Horticultural Society talk by Rob Curtis on ‘Turnpikes and Dorset Coaching Days. Verwood Memorial Hall. 01202 814376

3 July 6-9pm

Quay for My Car - Open Top Sports Cars & Convertibles, Poole Quay. Free entry for owners to show off their vehicles.

7 July 10am-12pm

Talk:Talk @ Ferndown Library. Meet four local authors and a poet.

Learn about their work.

Carol Rivers, Della Galton, David Hough, Janine Pulford and David Arkell. FREE. Donations for tea and coffee.

8 July 10.30am-12.15pm

‘A Musical Experience and Talk’ by John Simmons in the Scout Hall, off Station Road, Wimborne, in support of the Phoenix Stroke Survivors Support Group, Wimborne. 01202 884737

9 July 7.30pm

Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association talk by Peter Bottomley ‘House sitting in Australia.’ Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre, 01202 826449

10-16 July 10am-4pm

11-12 July 12 noon

British Beach Polo Championships Sandbanks Beach, Poole. www.sandpolo. com/theevent.php

Grooves on the Green family-friendly gathering on Ashley Cross Green. Music on two stages, local food and drink festival, sports, alternative therapies and Kidzone. Bar closes 7pm when park re-opens.

Day tickets £5, U16 £3, U5 free. £1 ticket goes to Diverse Abilities Plus. www.groovesonthegreen. co.uk

10-12 July

11 July 7.30pm

Floral art show at the Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch.

Original locally made arts and crafts. Admission free.

10-11 July

Bourne Free, Bournemouth, annual LGBT Pride Festival and celebration of diversity. www. bournefree.co.uk

10 July 7.30pm

Ferndown and District Horticultural Association, ‘Work of the Woodlands Trust’, with Charlie Francis, Ferndown Village Hall, Church Road, Ferndown.

11 July 11am-3pm

Wildlife Kite Making with RSBP, free drop in session, education centre, Upton Country Park, Poole

11-12 July

Cancer Research UK Relay for Life, outside Ferndown Leisure Centre. 01202 537624

11-12 July 10am-6pm

Cheese and Chilli Festival, Bournemouth Sports Club, Chapel Gate, East Parley.

The Merley Vocal Fusion Choir charity concert in aid of Wimborne Stroke Support Group, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. Tickets (£7) from the Lantern Church, Chichester Walk, Merley.

01202 887733

12 July

Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim in aid of British Heart Foundation.

Register in advance 0845 130 8663.

18 July 12noon

Fun day at the Farm: combining West Moors Fun Day and the Sturts Community Summer Fete, Sturts Farm, Three Cross Road, West Moors.

18 July 7.30pm

Verwood Concert Brass, with all three bands.

Verwood HUB 01202 828740

19 July 2-5.30pm Garden open for charity (NGS): Meadow Views, 32 Riverside Road, off Station Road, West Moors.

19 July 10am-3.30pm

Chinese Dragon Boat Race in aid of Diverse Abilities, Poole Park lake. 01202 718266

19 July 11am-7pm

Poole Goes Vintage, Poole Quay. Vintage music, clothes and celebrations.

21 July 7.30pm

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

29 July 7.30pm

Verwood Organ and Keyboard Society.

John Bowdler playing a Technics GA3 plus Theatre Organ in a Box at the Hub, Verwood. £7 (members £5). 01202 814976

30 July 7.30pm

Professor Ann Heilman talk on ‘Hardy, women and marriage’, Dorset County Museum, Dorchester. www. hardycountry.org

5 August 12 noon

Ferndown Probus Club lunch and talk ‘The Gurkhars’, Dudsbury Golf Club. 01202 875757

7 August3 September 10am-4pm

An August assortment at the Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch.

Original locally made arts and crafts. Admission free.

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Singer-songwriter Michael Chapman is making a rare live appearance when he comes to the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown

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or such an enormous talent, Hull born Michael Chapman remains one of Britain’s most underrated artists. His influential album ‘Fully Qualified Survivor’, was John Peel’s favourite album of 1970.

A superb and very individually styled guitarist Mike embraced the skiffle boom of the 50s before encountering fellow folk players like Wizz Jones and Davey Graham who encouraged him to turn professional.

Three of his mid-seventies albums have been released on a double CD ‘Dogs got more Sense’, musicians featured include Aynsley Dunbar, Pete Wingfield, Keef Hartley, Rick Kemp (Steeleye Span) and the late, great Mick Ronson (Bowie’s Spiders from Mars).

This self-styled old white folky-blues guy is one of the most under-rated heroes of our time. With his uniquely English melancholic perspective and emotive guitar style he deserves wider recognition. Think of J J Cale gargling gravel, mix in some Alabama backwater, a few pints of Hull, some slow burning, soulful lyrics and virtuoso guitar work and you have the swampy brew that is the essence of Michael Chapman.

If you’ve got a gap in your list of ‘seeing British Legends’ then this is the concert for you.

And an extra bonus is that Michael is supported by Harry Skinner and Dave Saunders from Britain’s award winning blues band ‘The Producers’.

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Choirs combine to perform Mahler’s Eighth One of the largest-scale choral works in the classical concert repertoire, Mahler’s Eighth Symphony was performed by more than 1,000 musicians and singers at its premiere in 1910.

Now, 105 years later the combined choirs of the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, the Bath Minerva Choir, the Bournemouth Symphony Youth Chorus and the Amadeus Orchestra, with a team of eight outstanding international soloists, are to perform the work at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts on 23 July.

“This will be an event of supreme artistic importance and excitement,” says conductor Gavin Carr. “It’s a piece of two parts, but both deal in the theme of exaltation – exaltation of our spirits in life, and exaltation of the soul after death.

“Part I is an immense setting of the old Latin Hymn ‘Veni Creator Spiritus’, which many of us know as ‘Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire’: there is quite simply nothing more grand in the whole repertoire, with massive double-fugues and triumphant choral shouts that

take you to the most extreme realms of excitement and grandeur.”

He continued: “Part II is a setting of the last scene of Goethe’s play, Faust, so it’s in German (we will provide translations, of course, in the programme booklet). It concerns the ascent of Faust’s soul after all its troubles on Earth into the realms of heaven, and it is the most blissed-out depiction in music of those realms.

“The amount of sound involved in Part I is simply majestic and I expect all of us to be lifted on the energy and carried to great heights.

Part II has many more contemplative moments of incredible delicacy, but ends of course with a blazing ‘Chorus Mysticus’. There are many passages that are almost too beautiful to bear and Mahler knew he was

working at the very height of his creative inspiration as he was writing.”

The first completely choral symphony ever written, Mahler conceived the Eighth as a “new symphonic universe” and was utterly convinced of its groundbreaking nature, calling it the grandest thing he had ever done.

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Blue Flags fly high for summer The area’s beaches have again been recognised as some of the best in the world.

The Blue Flag status, the international standard for beaches throughout the world, has been awarded for 2015 to Alum Chine, Durley Chine, Fisherman’s Walk and Southbourne Beach in Bournemouth. And in Poole, beaches at Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs, Shore Road and Branksome Chine will once again be flying the exclusive Blue Flag.

Sandbanks celebrates its 28th year as a Blue Flag beach, having first received the award in 1987. The Blue Flag, awarded annually by the Foundation for Environmental Education, recognises coastal destinations that have achieved the highest quality in water, facilities, safety, commitment to the environment and management.

Avon Beach, Friars Cliff Beach and Highcliffe Beach in Christchurch and Bournemouth and Boscombe beaches have gained Seaside Awards. These are judged and awarded by Keep Britain Tidy for beaches that meet the very highest standards for cleanliness and facilities.

Swanage central beach received both awards.

Keep Britain Tidy’s Coastal Award manager Paul Todd said: “The public can be sure, if they visit a Blue Flag or Seaside Award winning beach, that they are visiting one of the best beaches in the world.”

Car-free travel boost for Forest A new bus service has started in the New Forest thanks to support from the New Forest National Park Authority.

The Authority is using Department for Transport (DfT) funding for the route in the hope of encouraging more car-free travel in and around the National Park.

Forest Bus Baby weekend service, runs across the Forest linking Hythe, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Burley, Ringwood and Moors Valley Country Park. The hourly service will run on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays until 31 October.

The open-top New Forest Tour and its three scenic routes will also be returning from 27 June to 13 September.

Oliver Crosthwaite-Eyre, chairman of the Authority, said: “There are now plenty of options for residents and visitors to leave their cars behind. This not only supports the local economy by encouraging visitor spending in towns and villages, but will help take cars off the road and reduce the pressure on the National Park’s fragile landscapes.”

Lions gear up for family cycle event Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club are organising a big summer family cycle ride not a race - on Sunday 28 June.

The route is a 15 mile circular trip from The Barley Mow pub at Colehill round country lanes north of Wimborne and will be fully marshalled by Lions members. It will start between 10.30-11.30am.

Proceeds from the day will be shared between Lions’ chosen charities, including Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, Riding for the Disabled and John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation For entry forms and further information please visit www.iley.20m.com/Cycle_Ride.html

Front row seats as goshawk chicks grow The births of three goshawk chicks in the New Forest have been watched live online by bird lovers The chicks arrived in the second week of May, and the youngsters are doing well thanks to a regular supply of food from their parents. They will be able to fly and ready to leave the nest around the end of June.

The goshawk nest is filmed as part of ‘Date with Nature’ in the New Forest, which uses ‘raptorcam’ technology to allow viewers to follow the lives of birds of prey in their nests as they breed, hatch eggs, feed chicks and teach their young how to fly.

The project is based at the New Forest Reptile Centre, two miles south west of Lyndhurst off the A35, and is run by the RSPB, New Forest National Park Authority, Forestry Commission and Carnyx Wild. So far this year more than 6,000 people have visited the centre to see the drama unfold, while thousands more have watched online.

Gillie Molland, New Forest National Park Authority Lead Ranger, said: ‘Now that the goshawk chicks have hatched, the most absorbing period of ‘Date with Nature’ begins.

Watching the chicks being fed and learning to fly is an exciting prospect.”

A ‘Date with Nature’ runs until 6 September, 10am to 4.30pm.

Watch live footage at www. newforestnpa.gov.uk/datewithnature or www. newforestgateway.org.

Enjoy fragrant and colourful sweet peas at Wolvercroft

The New Forest Sweet Pea Society is holding its annual competitive Sweet Pea Show at Wolvercroft World of Plants on the 20 and 21June.

It promises to be a colourful display of sweet peas exhibited to national standard with the show attracting exhibitors from all over the South of England.

The show also includes classes for the small grower and novices, and for decorative bowls and candlesticks.

Experienced growers will be pleased to give advice on growing sweet peas for showing and also how to display them in show vases.

Dave Manston, chairman of the society, will be giving a demonstration on staging if there is sufficient interest.

Staging of exhibits will be completed by 10.30am on Saturday when judging will commence. Trophies and awards will be presented at 2pm.

Society members are looking forward to meeting gardeners so they can pass on their love of growing and showing sweet peas can be passed on.

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Cancer survivor’s music and fireworks celebration A breast cancer survivor is organising a music and fireworks event to raise money for three causes close to her heart.

Karen Pitt, who is a member of Swing Unlimited Big Band, was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2013. After two operations and a course of chemotherapy, she was given the all clear in May 2014, and says it was her friends and family that got her through.

Karen said: “I found a lump before I was due on stage so I had to keep it to myself until after the gig. I was already booked to see my doctor for something else the next day so everything happened fairly swiftly for me.

“My Swing Unlimited Big Band friends were amazing. They sent me flowers, texts and emails to cheer me up and this really helped me stay positive.”

She added: “The treatment I received was fantastic – it’s the reason I’m here today. I wanted to give something back and help others and that’s why I’m organising the Swing Unlimited Big Band Fireworks Spectacular. ” Music will feature songs from Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and some of Swing Unlimited Big Band’s favourite and more unusual numbers. The evening will finish with a spectacular firework display while the band continues to play.

Guests are invited to bring a picnic, blanket and fold up chairs to enjoy the evening’s entertainment. A hog roast and bar will also be open during the evening.

Money raised will be split between Bournemouth Hospital Charity - for the Jigsaw Building and medical equipment - Poole Hospital Radiotherapy and The Poole and District Children’s Cancer Fund.

The event will take place at 7pm on 25 July at St Peter’s School in Southbourne.

Tickets are available on the gate for £5 (under 10s free) and access to the field is from Broadway, Southbourne BH6 4EE, not via the school.

Highcliffe Castle – the phoenix rises

Visitors will be able to explore the history of Highcliffe Castle at a new summer exhibition ‘The Rise of the Phoenix: The Last 60 Years’ It tells the story of the last 60 years of the castle, covering the period it became a Roman Catholic seminary, its purchase by three local businessmen for development and the fires and subsequent decay. It goes into the purchase by Christchurch Borough Council, and the process of gradual repair, until the current chapter – preparing a Heritage Lottery Fund bid for almost £3m for the Phoenix Flies Project to repair and reopen a full wing of the castle.

Kelly Mitchell who has curated the exhibition said: “Rise of the Phoenix is an apt title. The phoenix is a mythical bird that rises anew from the ashes of its funeral pyre before taking flight, and that’s what the castle is doing - not yet flying but not far off. We also wanted our visitors to discover the true story of the castle, from a point in the 1970s when demolition may have become a reality, to where we are today when the castle is

an important visitor attraction and internationally acclaimed heritage site.”

As well as telling the story of the past, the exhibition explains plans for the future. These include: restoration of the historic kitchens, conservation of the significant stained glass collection within a dedicated training studio, display of original furniture on loan from the Victoria and Albert Museum, new educational facilities and much more. Visitors are being encouraged to give their feedback on these plans, to help prepare the final funding application due in December.

As part of the summer exhibition which runs until 13 September, Highcliffe is also joining national celebrations for the Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on 18 June 1815. A spectacular diorama of 4,000 model soldiers will be a feature exhibit, created and kindly loaned to the castle by

local historian and expert on the Napoleonic Wars, Martin Axton.

Highcliffe Castle would be a very different building had Napoleon not been defeated at Waterloo. When Lord Stuart de Rothesay built the Castle in the 1830s, he used ancient French stonework and stained glass that he had collected from ruined and demolished buildings in Normandy and shipped it across the Channel to Highcliffe.

Throughout the exhibition, the castle will be hosting a series of talks relating to Waterloo by Stephen Petty, fellow of the International Napoleonic Society and member of the Waterloo Association.

Back to nature at Talbot Heath Pupils at Talbot Heath are discovering life on the wild side at a new Forest School in the school’s woodland. The initiative involves all pupils at the Bournemouth school aged from 3 to 18 years of age. The philosophy of Forest School was based upon the desire to provide children with an education which encouraged appreciation of the natural world

and a responsibility for its conservation, whilst supporting the development of each child’s self-esteem, confidence and social skills. Pre-prep and junior children have specific sessions in the woods, while senior pupils have a chance to get involved during their lunchtimes.

A launch event, entitled ‘Voices in the Woods’, will provide a celebration of the woodland through pieces of literature and art produced by the pupils, inspired by the woods.

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THINK BEFORE YOU OVERTAKE It is estimated that the compulsory driving test, which was introduced 80 years ago, has helped save thousands of lives. However, this doesn’t mean it is time to become complacent when using the roads, particularly when it comes to overtaking.

Brake, the road safety charity, is urging drivers to hang back, slow down and chill out on country roads to avoid tragedies, as a survey reveals the extent of risky, aggressive overtaking.

Carried out by Brake and Direct Line Insurance the survey found that, in the past year: Four in five drivers (80%) have felt endangered by an overtaking manoeuvre, either of their own, their driver, or another vehicle.

Almost all drivers (94%) have witnessed a risky overtaking manoeuvre, and more than half (53%) see them monthly or more often.

When it comes to owning up to risky overtaking, it was most common among male and young drivers. The figures for speeding paint a similar picture, which tallies with the statistical evidence that young male drivers are involved in many more crashes than older and female drivers.

Overtaking is a particular problem on single carriageway country roads, where high speeds and blind bends often make it impossible to be sure the road ahead is clear, creating a risk of devastating head-on collisions. This is one of the reasons country roads

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One in five drivers (18%) admit they have themselves overtaken another vehicle when they were not certain if there were any hidden vehicles or hazards they could have hit during the manoeuvre.

One in seven drivers (14%) have been forced by another driver’s overtaking to swerve, pull over or brake to avoid a collision.

are, per mile travelled, the most dangerous for all types of road user, accounting for more than half (52%) of fatal crashes on UK roads.

Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive, Brake, said: “Overtaking on single carriageway country roads is a huge risk, and one that ultimately just isn’t worth it.

Why risk it and rush? You could cause a devastating, high speed, head on crash that ends lives and ruins others.”

Rob Miles, director of motor at Direct Line, said: “People die on rural roads in

the UK every day and many of these fatal crashes could be prevented. Our own data suggests that young drivers and their passengers are even more likely to be killed on this type of road. Drivers should remember that patience is a virtue when it comes to deciding to overtake another vehicle, as it could be a life saver.”

Brake campaigns for lower speeds on country roads through its rural roads not racetracks campaign. Tweet:@ Brakecharity, hashtag #RuralRoadsNotRacetracks

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CRIME CAMERAS ON WATCH Dorset Police is installing some of the latest intelligent cameras around the county to help fight crime by targeting criminals through their use of the road.

Each Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera has the capability of reading over 3600 number plates an hour at speeds in excess of 100mph, day or night in all weather.

Chief Inspector Bryan Duffy, of Dorset Police, said: “ANPR is a well-established tool for fighting crime, and encompasses the latest technology with smarter thinking to put Dorset Police at the forefront of

investment in technology in order to maximise our resources.

“These cameras are not linked to speed enforcement, they are immovable and are locked down onto the road to simply read the number plates of passing vehicles, and not to show the occupants of those vehicles.

They will provide us with essential vehicle movement details on specific key arterial roads around the county, helping us to target burglars, thieves,

drug dealers, drug and drink drivers and cut crime.”

Dorset Police says it has used ANPR in many investigations and the data has so far been instrumental in helping to find missing people, providing key evidence in murder investigations, robberies, and other types of crime. Records are kept for a maximum of two years and 99.9 per cent of the data police say is never looked at.

Members of the public who might have concerns or who require additional details can visit www.dorset.police.uk and use the ‘Contact us’ link quoting ANPR for specific concerns and enquiries.

TRUCKMANIA hauls in the crowds Over 10,000 visitors and participants, 2,000 up on 2014, enjoyed the two-day supersized TRUCKMANIA show held at Beaulieu over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Monster trucks, Big Pete and the Grim Reaper wowed the crowds with two daily action packed displays, demonstrating their sheer size and power.

In the main arena, visitors got involved in Tug-a-Truck, pitting their strength against a Harris Transport lorry cab to see how quickly they could haul one over the finish line.

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Talk:Talk @ Ferndown Library 7 July – 10am-12pm

4 authors: Carol Rivers – Della Galton – David Hough – Janine Pulford And a poet – David Arkell Come along and listen to these writers talk about their work and the written word. Donations for tea and coffee.

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ASK THE EXPERT

By Nolan Irving

Q. What do you think the effect of the election result will be, if any – and have you seen any signs of it already having an impact?”

A. Personally, I would say that rather than the result of the election, it’s more the fact that the election is over that will have an impact.

In the run-up to the poll, potential buyer activity tailed off a bit and was particularly noticeable at the higher end of the housing market

J

ust how much of this can be laid at the door of the actual politics involved (with the obvious exception of the mansion tax) is rather more debateable. However, the simple fact is that uncertainty of any kind is bad news for the property market. As a result, activity always drops away in the run-up to elections, and picks up again afterwards. This time was no different.

But what does this mean, looking ahead?

Well, on the one hand, industry research just published suggests

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that we can expect something of a short-term boost to house prices, purely on the strength of the fact that the election is now behind us. Indeed, detailed analysis of historical data indicates that prices have risen by an average of 3.2% in every post-election quarter since 1983!

On the other hand, some in the industry are hailing the Conservative victory as being particularly good news.

One high profile London agent has suggested that house prices in the prime central area could double over the next five years.

More significantly in overall UK

terms is the view expressed by one the country’s biggest house builders who described the result as a positive move for the industry in terms of a continuation of the help-to-buy scheme, further reforms to the planning system, and the extension of the rightto-buy to housing association tenants.

Either way, however, it’s fair to say that everyone in the industry agrees that the prospects for the property market are looking rosier now that the election is out of the way and the housing market here locally is certainly very active and prices still moving upwards.

Landlord Tap

The water industry has developed a website that allows landlords and letting agents to provide water companies with details of those responsible for the payment of water and/or sewerage charges.

When entering tenant details on the Landlord Tap portal, these are automatically passed to the relevant water company, and a unique transaction receipt is provided.

This new, free service has been introduced on a voluntary basis, rather than enforced through regulations, and it is hoped that the take-up will be high, which will allow it to remain so.

Once registered, the portal allows landlords and letting agents to inform water companies when: • Properties are added to their portfolios • There is a change of tenancy or the property becomes vacant • They sell or stop managing the property Bob Taylor, Managing Director of Bournemouth Water said: “Landlord Tap provides a simple, efficient solution for landlords and letting agents to provide water companies with information about their tenants.

“Instead of calling, emailing or writing to us, they can enter details on the portal, at their convenience, 24 hours a day. These details are then sent to us and their sewerage provider in a single transaction.

“We hope that in facilitating this information exchange, landlords will be more inclined to keep us up to date with their tenancy arrangements.”

Landlord Tap can be accessed at www. landlordtap.co.uk

local

Bathroom with a CashUnity sparkle!

A West Moors woman couldn’t have won CashUnity at a better time

Blushing Brass flushed with success Raising in excess of £3,000 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer, the recent Blushing Brass Charity Concert at Verwood Hub was an outstanding success.

Organiser Jan Tiller, who plays the cornet in Verwood Concert Brass, was inspired by the nationally renowned all-female fundraising brass band Boobs & Brass. Jan realised that Verwood Concert Brass had a significant number of women, enough to form its own all-female fundraising band, and she set up Blushing Brass.

For this year’s concert she hired Verwood Hub. Jan said, “… we had Verwood’s very own fabulous Blushing Brass performing but I was delighted that the band that had inspired it all, Boobs & Brass, agreed to join us to perform a joint concert, with each band performing a wonderful and varied programme of music in each half. And the finale piece with both bands on stage together, that’s over 70 players, was just awesome.”

The audience was entertained by both bands, and spellbound by the exceptional playing of the special guest soloist, one of the finest cornet players in the country, Kirsty Abbotts, principal cornet player for the Yorkshire Champions, the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band.

Semi retired Elizabeth Allen was working on plans with her husband Tony to refit their bathroom when mags4dorset’s MD Ben Pulford rang to say she had won the April CashUnity prize draw.

Without hesitation Elizabeth said, ”I’ll put the cash towards upgrading the tiles.” As well as £500 cash, Elizabeth won a £250 voucher to spend at Webb’s Butchers where she entered the draw and a further £250 to spend at any CashUnity participating traders. She chose Drusilla’s Inn and Tiegla Tiles.

It was smiles all round and Elizabeth and Tony are looking forward to a bathroom with that extra CashUnity sparkle.

They retired to West Moors five years’ ago and Elizabeth shops regularly at Webb’s. She is the third person to win after buying meat at the popular butcher’s shop where Alex Webb promotes the scheme vigorously to all his customers.

The mags4dorset initiative has paid out over £16,000 in the last 16 months to local shoppers.

To find out how to enter, visit www.cashunity.co.uk All the participating traders are listed opposite. Terms and conditions apply.

L-R Alex, a very happy Elizabeth and Ben

MONTHLY HOROSCOPES with RUSSELL GRANT JUNE 2015 ARIES March 21 - April 20 Postpone any heavy decisions until June is halfway through. The New Moon on the 16th prompts you to take a trip for pleasure. If you’re not in love, you will find it on your travels. Good luck arrives through your social network near the end of the month giving you more time to spend at home with friends and family.

TAURUS April 21 - May 21 If you’re looking for a place to live, search neighbourhoods that are off the beaten path. You’ll find a great home that’s quite close to your job. The surroundings will be unconventional. The price will be great, giving you more money to decorate.

GEMINI May 22 - June 21 A friend will ask you to accompany them on their holiday towards the end of June. Be sure to accept this generous offer.

You’ll spend a little more money than usual, but you’re overdue for a splurge.

CANCER June 22 - July 23 An exciting moneymaking opportunity will arrive towards the end of the month. There will be more money for luxuries as June turns into July. Go ahead and splurge on some beautiful artwork and furnishings for your home.

LEO July 24 - August 23 The New Moon on the 16th is ideal for networking. Be sure to attend a business conference or party, as you’ll make some influential contacts. A surprising opportunity to teach, write, or travel for money will fall into your lap by the end of June.

VIRGO August 24 - September 23 An unexpected work assignment proves both lucrative and enjoyable.

This is your big chance to show off your creative side. This marks a wonderful new phase of your career, which will involve rubbing elbows with prominent business executives.

LIBRA September 24 - October 23 A platonic relationship could turn into a passionate romance during the closing days of June. You’ll be amazed at how physically compatible you and this friend are.

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SCORPIO October 24 - November 22 Fashion design, painting and jewellery making are activities that will offer you lots of emotional fulfilment. Your work will attract the attention of a respected artist or critic at the end of June. Be sure to display the fruits of your labour at every opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21 The New Moon on the 16th is perfect for signing a contract or embarking on a serious romance. Your expert knowledge gives you a greater measure of freedom towards the end of June. Be willing to demand a schedule that works for you, even if it means your colleagues will get second choice.

CAPRICORN December 22 - January 20 Don’t be surprised when your boss unexpectedly offers you a ticket to an exclusive event on the 21st. You’ll have a wonderful time rubbing elbows with community leaders. Be sure to wear something special to this glittering occasion. If you’re not in a relationship, you will meet someone special here. Keep your ears open for someone with a sexy accent.

AQUARIUS January 21 - February 19 You’ll have the power to make a cherished dream come true on the 21st. Don’t turn down a well intentioned and generous offer of help. This is the Universe’s way of nudging you towards victory.

PISCES February 20 - March 20 Your artistic talent will generate lots more income during the second half of June. Put this towards improving your existing home or putting a deposit on a place. It’s so important for you to have a haven from the professional world. Take this opportunity to create an abode that allows you to rest, relax and rejuvenate.

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CashUnity

Specified Period 1 June 2015 - 30 June 2015 BROADSTONE & POOLE FORUM JEWELLERS

£1,000

monthly prize guaranteed!

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

POOLE JOINERY

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

TIMS TILES

Innovation Close, BH12 4GF 01202 716969

CashUnity

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

Following the launch of the scheme last year, mags4dorset has given away £16,500 in prize money to shoppers as a thank you for supporting their local traders. There were over 7,000 entries in 2014 and all the prizewinners admitted they liked using their local shops and used them regularly. This is great news and proves the scheme is working. What is even better this year is that CashUnity will ensure some of the prize money is reinvested directly with the participating traders making it a win win situation.

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

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

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

CHRISTCHURCH & TUCKTON AVON CAUSEWAY

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

CLARITY HEARING

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

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

THINK PRINT

UNDERWOOD EYECARE

THE FISH INN

XEROCAD PRINT CENTRE

LIBERTY’S OWL, RAPTOR & REPTILE CENTRE

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

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

FERNDOWN IND. ESTATE DORSET SOILS & AGGREGATES LTD

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

HOWDENS JOINERY

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

SELECT PVCU

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

THE WHEEL SPECIALIST

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

FORDINGBRIDGE CAXTON DÉCOR

7 High Street, BH23 1AB 01202 473167

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

TONY HAIR

FORDINGBRIDGE BOOKSHOP

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

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

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

BASIC ELEGANCE

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

CROWNING GLORY

515 Wimborne Road East, BH22 9NH 01202 892968

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

FERNGAS

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

INTERIORS COMPLETE

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

SWAN JEWELLERS

55 Victoria Road, BH22 9HU 01202 892990

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

Close Date 6 July 2015

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

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

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

HIGHCLIFFE

West Street, BH24 2AA 01425 473185 thefishinn.net

Crow Lane, BH24 3EA 01425 476487 libertyscentre.co.uk

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

MILLSTREAM MOTOR COMPANY

Unit 9 Millstream Trading Estate.

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

PAPER MOUNTAIN

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

POULNER FISH & CHIPS 4 Butlers Lane, Poulner 01425 478310

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

RINGWOOD ALLUM & SIDAWAY

Crow, BH24 3EA 01425 473290 crowfarmshop.com

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

TIEGLA TILES

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

WIMBORNE

Mill Lane, BH21 1JQ 01202 842282

SOUL SHED

LITTLE CANFORD GARAGE

(Cultural Gifts Store)

4 High Street, BH24 1AF 07786 282381

ST MARTIN’S GALLERY

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

MIRAGE BOUTIQUE

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

28 Mill Lane, BH21 1JQ 01202 881931

TOWNHOUSE HAIRDRESSING

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

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

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

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

VERWOOD CUSTOM CREATIONS

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

EBBLAKE AUTOCENTRE

GILBEY CLEANERS

CROW FARM SHOP

COZY STOVES

F B SALON

BICKERLEY GARAGE

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

WEST PARLEY

1 Market Place, BH24 1AN 01425 473787

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

CONTAKT CARPETS

165 Station Road, BH22 0HT 01202 855817 facebook.com/webbsbutchers

SCOLTOCKS HEALTH FOODS

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

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

WEBB’S AWARD WINNING BUTCHERS

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

PETALS FLORIST

SPECIALITY CAKES

150 Station Road, BH22 0JB 01202 873121 selbybutchers.co.uk

DRUSILLA’S INN

HIGHCLIFFE COACH HOLIDAYS

KINSON

WEST MOORS SELBY BUTCHERS

58 High Street, BH24 1AG 01425 478688 ringwoodsoundandvision.co.uk

LEWIS CONCRETE

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

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

RINGWOOD SOUND & VISION

CHRISTCHURCH HEARING AID CENTRE LTD

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

VERWOOD SURPLUS STORE

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

THE SWANS RESTAURANT

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

REEVES & GALLAGHER

SCF HARDWARE

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

WIMBORNE TYRES LTD

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

WINTON APPLIANCE ALLIANCE

8-9 Cardigan Road, BH9 1BJ 01202 513202 euronics.co.uk/service-support/ store-finder

CARLY’S CRAFTS

1A Cardigan Road, BH9 1BJ 01202 512106 carlyscrafts.org.uk

WAYAHEAD TRAVEL

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