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Mid August 2022 Volume 46, Issue 10

Cause of the Year

Meet the faces behind West Moors businesses

Dorset Council reshapes local plan after 9,000 responses

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BRINGS MAGIC TO WESTIVAL WITH ECOLOGICAL MESSAGE

GPS TRACKED DOOR-TO-DOOR DISTRIBUTION

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Volume 46 • Issue 10 • August 2022

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It’s amazing how one domestic problem can trigger a raft of situations which would make a plot for a sitcom. The washing machine refused to spin, so I decided that my tardiness at emptying the filter was to blame. I set the programme to drain so was confident that it would be safe to empty the filter which was hard to get at as the machine is integral and I had to remove the kickboard. Several minutes later, and with damaged fingernails, I was able to access the filter and, just to be on the safe side, put a shallow dish underneath to catch any drips. Unfortunately, out gushed gallons of water and before I could replace the knob, the kitchen was flooded. Much mopping followed and subsequently I took the sodden washing out of the machine to hang on the rotary clothes line. What could possibly go wrong? I hadn’t realised that the pole of the line was rusty and so the next time I went into the garden I found that the weight of the wet clothes had caused it to snap and the washing was lying on the grass. This wasn’t the first time it had happened so now I have a very short rotary drier. Anyone know where I can get a mangle or a dolly tub (ask your grandmother), whilst awaiting the parts for my machine? When I went to India I saw people washing their clothes in a river, so if you see me by the River Allen in the next few days, you’ll know why! And on a more upbeat note, everyone at Viewpoint was delighted with the performance of the Lionesses who roared to victory in the Women’s Euros.

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Following 9,000 responses Dorset Council is reshaping the Local Plan By Marilyn Barber • newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk Dorset Council is leading the way for a new national approach to local plans. It says it has listened to respondents to the contentious Draft Local Plan – and consequently it is reshaping it. The authority received an unprecedented 9,000 responses to is consultation and at the recent cabinet meeting it admitted it became clear that the national policy, regulations and local constraints in place for councils when devising these plans were preventing them from coming up with the best possible Local Plan that reflects the needs and aspirations of Dorset’s residents. Respondents challenged the housing numbers, saying that they should reflect the needs of the county and not blindly follow a government calculation and not include housing for BCP Council. People called for more affordable housing across the area, helping working families and young people to live in Dorset. Additional housing should protect Dorset’s unique natural environment and tackling climate change should be a priority. Infrastructure requirements of new development was also a prime comment on the plan with the provision of public transport, roads, health and

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education services and utilities to ensure the needs of residents are met. Over the past few months, the leader of the council has been in discussions with Michael Gove, the former Secretary of State for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and with the chief planning officer and other senior civil servants. There is now a new timescale for the adoption of the new Dorset Council Local Plan. It has been moved from 2023/4 to 2026. The county is to be a pilot for the new national approach to local plans being introduced through revised national policy and legislation. This will allow Dorset to take advantage of improvements such as a plan-led system shaped by engagement with communities, making use of support from government and where development accords with what the plan sets out, streamlining processes and a national suite of development management policies. As part of this, the government is planning to remove the ‘duty to cooperate’ which currently requires the council to take account of unmet needs that neighbouring authorities

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such as BCP Council cannot deliver. At the cabinet meeting, Cllr David Walsh, portfolio holder for Planning said that whilst the council accepted that access to affordable housing is currently a challenge for some Dorset residents, more affordable housing needs to be built. However the right development was required in the right places, at the right quality, respecting the county’s unique and important natural environment. Dorset Council says it will work with Homes England to provide more focus on new or significantly expanded settlements to help deliver the longerterm growth needs of Dorset, with the necessary infrastructure (transport, utilities, health and education services). Climate and Ecological Emergency commitments are needed in locally produced planning policy. Importantly Dorset Council is seeking confirmation from government of a temporary exemption from housing land supply requirements until the new Local Plan is adopted. This will ensure Dorset can be protected from harmful unplanned development in the interim period.

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Police find Class B drugs during unrelated matter Two people were arrested on drug supply offences after Hampshire police officers went to an address in Fordingbridge on 28 July on an unrelated matter. In seeking to speak with the occupants of the house on Waverley Road, an officer witnessed a bag being placed on top of a roof via an upstairs window. In the process, a quantity of Class B drugs contained in a smaller bag was displaced next to the officer. Following a search of the property, drug-related paraphernalia – as well as mobile devices – were seized. A 26-year-old man from Fordingbridge was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug. A 54-year-old woman from Fordingbridge was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug and permitting the use of premises for supply of a Class B drug.

Sheep deaths: teenager under investigation

Land Rover stolen in Alderholt A Land Rover Defender was reported stolen from the driveway of a property in Alderholt on 22 July. Officers from Dorset Police worked with Wiltshire Police and, on 26 July, a 30-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were arrested in Wiltshire on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. They have been released under investigation as enquiries continue. The Land Rover has been recovered and, following additional searches in East Dorset, parts of another Land Rover that was allegedly stolen in Hampshire were also recovered.

Carvers temporary closure Carvers Clubhouse in Ringwood is to be closed for a week in September to allow for decoration and other essential maintenance.

A 17-year-old boy from the Verwood area was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and inflicting unnecessary suffering to an animal following a report that a vehicle entered a field in the Tollard Royal area and killed 14 sheep and lambs. The boy has been released under investigation while enquiries continue. The incident happened at some point between the evening of 17 July and early hours of 18 July. As part of the Dorset Police Rural Crime Team’s investigation, a red Ford Focus MK1 was located burnt out in the Tidpit area of Hampshire on 20 July. Police are appealing to anyone with further information or who saw a red Ford Focus in unusual circumstances in Tidpit or the surrounding areas to please come forward. Contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police. uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220115601. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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Greening Campaign aims high Have you received your Greening Ringwood postcard? Which five ideas will you try to reduce your fuel bills and emissions? Councillor Rae Frederick who is leading the Ringwood initiative said: “Community groups around the town selected eight steps that the people of Ringwood could take. Each household, shop or business chooses the five or more that they are happy to commit to and then displays the postcard in their window. In early September we will count them and work out what percentage of the community has made this commitment.” Rae would like to see Ringwood get one of the highest scores in the UK. Thanks to the Tree Council a free tree is on offer to households committing to five actions and displaying the card. Email greeningringwood@gmail.com.

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Putting your pets first By the Team at Cedar Veterinary Group, Ringwood Our front of house team does not just include receptionists, but we have RVN nurses and patient care assistants that regularly interact with clients answering questions and most importantly, providing a positive experience for pets visiting the practice. Our team of receptionists regularly undergo training to help better your customer experience, and there is not one that would refuse a fur baby cuddle! We hold a Gold ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic Accreditation and have a specialised cat waiting area designed to reduce stress in the waiting room, in turn creating a better examination environment. To help with young pets coming to practice, we have a scheme (The Healthy Pet Club) which includes free puppy and kitten progress sessions

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with one of our RVNs, this helps with getting them used to health checks, socialising them with different people, and a chance for owners to express any difficulties or concerns they may have with their pets’ day to day activities. For our annual visitors, our scheme (The Healthy Pet Club) is designed to save our clients £££ over the course of a year. The HPC is a monthly payment scheme that helps spread the cost of veterinary treatments over the year. This includes; yearly vaccinations, parasite treatments, health checks, discounts off medication and non-routine check-ups. Here at Cedar Vets, we put your pets first. You can find us at 69 Christchurch Road, Ringwood. Or call us on 01425 473683.

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Have you heard of nurdles and bio-beads? By Roy Beal, CJC You may have heard them mentioned but what are nurdles and bio-beads? Apart from being a beachcleaning nightmare, these small pellets are often mistaken for food by the varied wildlife and sea life that come across them. Up to five millimetres in diameter, these tiny pellets enter our waterways due to industrial mistakes and have a long-term effect on nature. Nurdle pollution is second only to microplastics – the tiny pieces of plastic that have broken down over time from larger items like drink bottles and other plastic waste. Nurdles - Nurdles are the building blocks of plastics. These pre-production pellets are the raw material used in the manufacture of most things plastic. Predominantly made of polyethylene or polypropylene, your plastic bags, bottles and much more besides, all started out as nurdles. I’ve said it before – plastic itself isn’t the problem – the management of plastic is. Nurdles escape into the waterways due to accidents,

errors and a general lack of care about the environment. You’ll see them on every beach and riverbank and they have been found around lakes as well. The oil and gas industry aims to increase raw material plastic production by at least 33 per cent by 2025. This presents a massive problem as an increase in production can only lead to an increase in spillage. The impact on wildlife can only get worse as spillages often make their way into our drains, which lead straight to the sea or rivers. This is how many other plastics make their way into the marine world as well. Nurdles, by their very nature, are full of toxins. Not only do they start life with chemical additives, but once in our waterways, they absorb organic pollutants in high concentrations. Marine creatures mistake them for food, cannot digest the plastic and the toxins can be absorbed into their bodies. This has implications further up the food chain. Over the years, containers with billions of beads have fallen off ships; trucks have spilt their loads and nurdle manufacturers

Pulford Publicity’s Cause of the Year have lost pellets onsite, washing them into the drainage systems. The end result is always the same; the natural world bears the brunt of our mistakes.

then attaches to the bio-beads as air is introduced into the base of the reactor. The aerated water is pushed up through the bio-beads and exits through the mesh into a drainage system that leads to a river, the sea, or is reused in other applications. What can we do to reduce the impact from spillages? Not a great deal at present. Stricter regulation is needed to help reduce the chance of environmental contamination at source, and cutting our plastic usage to reduce supply and demand in the first place will make a huge difference.

Bio-beads - Similar to nurdles in size, bio-beads are used by water treatment companies to help clean up wastewater. Classed as a biological aerated flooded filter, or BAFF, bio-beads are used in cells (also known as reactors), with each one holding around five billion beads held down by a steel mesh with three millimetre holes. The potential for disaster is obvious. As with any industry, mistakes happen and, from time to time, these beads escape and find their way into the natural world. By the time the wastewater reaches the BAFF reactor, it will have been partially treated and solids removed. ‘Biomass’ Nurdles

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All about hostas

Celebrating 40 years

Fordingbridge and District Horticultural Society recently enjoyed a talk by John Baker and June Colley on hostas. Hostas originally came from Manchuria in Northern China. In 1690 they were brought to the West by plant hunters, and by 1987 Kew Gardens had 24 species and 3,000 cultivars which they proceeded to classify. The plants come in many colours and some even change colour with the seasons. They like to grow in dappled shade in a rich soil with plenty of water, fertilizer and good drainage. The roots don’t like frost so they should be planted in the spring and ideally covered or brought indoors in the winter. Most flower in July and some are scented. They

Some 40 residents from Fordingbridge visited Vimoutiers, including 20 members of Fordingbridge Rotary Club, to celebrate 40 years of the twinning of Fordingbridge with Vimoutiers in Normandy on 1 July. An updated Charter of Friendship was signed by the respective mayors of each town – Mayor Cllr Anna Wilson, and the Mayor of Vimoutiers, Guy Romain. Celebrations began with a video conference between Burgate School in Fordingbridge and the College Hée-Fergant in Vimoutiers, where environmental concerns

can grow very large but there are also miniature varieties suitable for patio containers. Hostas are notoriously susceptible to damage by slugs and snails and John gave some useful tips including putting coffee juice, diluted Epsom salts or boiled garlic bulbs around the plants. Also copper strips around pots seem to do the trick. Slugs and snails don’t like chewing through thick leaves so buying thick-leaved varieties may help solve the problem. The next meeting of the society is 26 September when there will be the first of two autumn lectures at Avonway in Fordingbridge at 7.30pm – ‘The Gilbert Dahlia Year’ with Nick Gilbert.

and actions were discussed and ideas exchanged. A huge collection of milk bottle tops was presented by Fordingbridge Greener Living to add to those collected in Vimoutiers for a charity that recycles them. Following excursions to a local cider and Calvados producer, and to a Camembert cheese factory, the celebrations culminated in an anniversary party with a meal and dancing to live music by French rock band Willy and the Conquerors. The evening was rounded off with the lighting of candles on a Union-Jackshaped birthday cake.

Fordingbridge housing proposal Cala Homes have bought a 17.4-hectare site in Ashford, Fordingbridge. The site was allocated for residential use in the 2016-2036 New Forest Local Plan. The company proposes the construction of up to 220 one to five bedroom homes including affordable ones.

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Creative competition winner Jocelyn Britton the winner of £250 to spend at local businesses in the Pulford Publicity/Viewpoint competition in April has been very creative. She spent part of her winnings at Stone Zone in Ferndown so she and her West Moors’ neighbour could each create a rockery. They would like to share their rockeries with readers and Jocelyn said: “Mine is the smaller one. We had loads of fun building them, thanks again for my prizes.” Viewpoint editor, Janine Pulford, said, “There is nothing more rewarding than giving money away to our readers and seeing the end result. Thank you for sharing your creations.”

Outdoor cinema in West Moors Fryer’s Field recreation ground off Bond Avenue will be the location for an outdoor cinema event in West Moors. There will be a screening of Aladdin, organised by West Moors Youth Club on 20 August. Gates open at 7pm, and the film will start at approximately 8.15pm, as the sun sets. Entry is by the suggested donation of £10 per adults and £6 per child. Tickets are available from Dixon Kelley, Brewer & Brewer, Buds & Beans and West Moors Town Council offices. Call 07507 668794 for more information.

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Kings Yard, Fordingbridge By Julian Hewitt, Fordingbridge Museum

Some readers will know that Fordingbridge Museum is in Kings Yard, but they may not know why it is so called. In the mid-19th century, it was occupied by a milling business owned by Titus Mitchell who also ran a

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grocery in Salisbury Street where William King worked. Born in Porton in 1835, William was the eldest of

nine children. In 1851, he was listed as a farm labourer but later lived in Green Lane, Fordingbridge with his wife Elizabeth. He played the violin in the Methodist Chapel and worked as a grocery assistant with Thomas Viney, the son of a Stuckton farmer. In 1870, William and Thomas bought the business off Titus and ran it until 1900, when Thomas returned to farming. William had five sons and three daughters and continued to run the business as William King and Sons. Fordingbridge Museum is housed in the only remaining building of the granary and mill. Sacks of grain were hoisted to the second floor by a rope pulley. The hoist cover can still be seen today, as can a large window where the loading doors were. The flour was sent to the bakehouse behind. Power was provided by a Clayton steam engine. The rest of the yard was occupied by stables, cart sheds and storage buildings. There is a picture of one of King’s

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horse-drawn bread delivery vans in the museum. The King family lived above the shop and office in Salisbury Street. They also ran a glass and china shop in Bridge Street, where the Peking restaurant is now. They had another grocers in High Street, where The Cottage Loaf is today. William retired soon after 1900. He died in 1914 aged 80. The business and the shops continued to be run by family members. Bert King ran the yard and Salisbury Street shop until his son, Alan, joined the RAF in WW2. He sold it to Willetts who ran the laundry in Church Street. Relatives of the King family still live locally and are keen to hear from anybody with more information on the family and business or on Brympton House which was situated on the site of Brympton Close, Fordingbridge. Contact Julian Hewitt on 01425 657850.

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Chemo delivered by drone NHS cancer patients will be the first in the world to benefit from chemotherapy delivered by drone as part of a new trial. The drones, set to make their first flight in the coming weeks, will mean that the

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lifesaving treatment can be picked up and dropped to patients on the same day. Announcing the major trial on the NHS’s 74th birthday, NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard said the drone deliveries were just the latest “extraordinary” instalment in another year that has showcased NHS innovation and cutting-edge technology. In a first of its kind trial, starting on the Isle of Wight, chemo will be flown directly from the pharmacy at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust to St Mary’s Hospital, where staff will collect it before distributing it to hospital teams and patients.

Chemotherapy is difficult to transport as some doses have a short shelf life so the NHS has partnered with tech company Apian to come up with a new way of getting the treatment to patients in record time. Drones will cut the usual delivery time from four hours to 30 minutes, saving fuel and money and making cancer care more convenient for patients living on the Isle of Wight who often need to travel to the mainland for treatment. Each drone delivery replaces at least two car journeys and one hovercraft or ferry journey per delivery – saving carbon emissions and contributing to improving

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air quality for patients and the community. It will also help the NHS become the first health system in the world to become carbon neutral. Talking about how the chemo drone will be able to support services in the Isle of Wight, the IOW NHS Trust CEO Darren Cattell said the Island had a long history of innovation adding: “We are still at a relatively early stage but the use of drones to transport medical supplies is a concept that has radical and positive implications for both the NHS and for patients across the UK as well as the Isle of Wight. It is great to be part of this innovative project.”

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Free nature walks for carers Walking into Wellness is offering accessible walks around Hengistbury Head with a chance to relax and unwind from caring duties. The walks are free and finish with complimentary tea and cake at the Hiker Café. They are led by Amanda Jones, a nature and forest therapist at Nature Connection, who said: “Walking into Wellness is all about bringing people together, giving them that much needed break from the challenging aspects of their jobs.

“Our aim is to give carers the time they need to reconnect with themselves and with nature. And to make new connections, support networks are so important for all of us. We cannot wait to meet more carers over the coming weeks.” For details, contact Amanda at natureconnectiondorset@gmail.com for more details and to book your space. Upcoming dates are 17 and 31 August, and 14 and 28 September.

Stay cool With the recent heat-wave behind us, and every possibility of another in the future, here are some tips for staying cool while the weather is anything but: • Close curtains on rooms that face the sun and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors • Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol • Never leave anyone or animals in a closed, parked vehicle • Try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm, when the UV rays are strongest • If you have to go outside in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat • Avoid physical exertion during the hottest parts of the day • Take water with you if you are travelling • Look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated. Older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk

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Saving Lives Together Help Save Lives Together this summer with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) and the region’s five air ambulance charities. SWASFT’s latest data reveals that in the last six years the trust has responded to and provided a resuscitation attempt for over 21,000 patients, following a cardiac arrest. Three quarters of these patients experienced a cardiac arrest at a private location such as a home or holiday address. An out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a medical emergency when a person’s heart stops beating suddenly, causing them to fall unconscious and to stop breathing normally. Over the past six years, 65% of patients who experienced an OHCA received bystander

CPR (chest compressions) before the arrival of the first ambulance response. People are being encouraged to plan ahead to help Save Lives Together this summer by: • Knowing how to describe their exact location in a remote or rural area using What3Words – a free app that converts your location into a unique three-word address, so the emergency services can find you. • Spending 15 minutes to learn how to do CPR by visiting the SWASFT Saving Lives Together website. • Learning where the nearest defibrillator is by visiting the SWASFT Saving Lives Together website. Saving Lives Together is being supported by the region’s

air ambulance charities. Last year around one in three missions for the South West’s air ambulances were to patients experiencing a cardiac arrest. Ollie Zorab, clinical lead for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust said that sadly you’re more likely to perform CPR on a loved one, than you will on a stranger. “I often hear people say they would be worried about hurting somebody when performing CPR or using a defibrillator,” said Ollie. “In reality, when someone has a sudden, unexpected cardiac arrest, doing nothing is the only way of making their situation worse. “Public access defibrillators are simple pieces of equipment which are easy to use and don’t require any training, if

you have to use a device, it will provide clear instructions telling you what you need to do.” Air Ambulance Critical Care Teams are a crucial part of the SWASFT team, especially for time-critical emergencies. With SWASFT support, air ambulance crews are able to deliver hospital level treatment to the scene of an incident very quickly and transport patients to the most suitable hospital. They are also able to reach patients in locations that aren’t always accessible by road. In a life-threatening emergency, dial 999 and request an ambulance. For non-life-threatening emergencies call 111, visit www.111.nhs.uk, contact a GP or get advice from a pharmacy.

Community begins with you By Bluebird Care

A community is a group of people with something in common such as a location, background, common experience, needs or interests. As we grow up so does the importance of having friends, relationships and being part of a community, but unfortunately for many this can be the most challenging part of growing up. The feeling of being part of the community and not just part of your family is important as it can give a sense of being included and lead to the confidence to take part in opportunities as well as having benefits for your mental health and wellbeing. The feeling of belonging can lead to a greater sense of happiness. It might take time, but is worth the effort as the alternative could result in being socially isolated. Feeling isolated can bring loneliness, and even

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increase the risk of physical and mental problems. Connecting with family and friends, volunteering, taking up a hobby or joining a group can help to reduce loneliness. Volunteering is a great way to develop your work skills and work experience while having fun, build up your confidence and lead to new friendships. Good places to look for community activities and groups to join include: • Local libraries and community centres • Newspapers and magazines • Noticeboards in shopping centres, and health services. Relationships and friendships are a basic human need. But friendships are unlike family relationships because we choose to enter into them. We choose the community to belong to and build relationships that could last a lifetime.

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Verwood Rotary round up By Louisa Hiscock

Rotary Rustic Fayre

President Clive Grove and president-elect Andy Maw

New President The new Rotary year started in July and our club was delighted to welcome Clive Grove as the new president for 2022-2023. At our annual President’s Evening at the end of June, we enjoyed a lovely dinner at Remedy Oak Golf Club. This was followed by the formal handover of the chains of office to

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Clive, conducted by Mayor Simon Gibson. Club members are looking forward to this year under Clive’s leadership, which promises to be good fun as well as busy in the community. Clive has chosen Macmillan Caring Locally as his charity and we look forward to fundraising as much as we can for this.

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Club grows We have welcomed more new members with David McGregor joining us in July and we hope to have three more members in August. It is lovely to have them on board and for the club to keep growing - we can do so much more. Find out more If you interested in finding out more about membership to our club, please do get in touch via our website. We would love to hear from you and invite you to join us for an evening when we meet at Crane Valley Golf Club.

This month everyone is focused on our upcoming Rustic Fayre on August Bank Holiday Monday at Potterne Park. We are really looking forward to hosting this great local event for Verwood again, with all the old favourites including the arena acts, beer tent, live music, duck race, crafts, children’s activities, stalls and classic cars, as well as new ones for all to enjoy – please put the date in your diary and we will see you there.

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Images of the Rustic Fayre were taken in 2021

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Elliott completes epic journey Elliott Wright from Verwood completed an epic journey on 3 July, walking from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for charity. He walked approximately 25 miles for each of 64 days – a combined total of over three million steps. As

he camped the majority of the time, he completed his impressive feat carrying a 15-kilogram backpack, containing everything he needed for his journey. Elliott began his journey along the north section of the South West Coast Path and,

using mainly public footpaths, he travelled through Cheddar and over the Severn Bridge to Offa’s Dyke, through the Peak District and Pennine Way before heading over the Scottish border. From there, he took the West Highland Way to Fort William, before walking through the wilds of the Scottish Highlands to the finishing point at John O’Groats. Along the way, Elliott took just five rest days and on one of those he climbed Ben Nevis. “One of the best parts was waking up to beautiful scenery every day. I also met so many kind people who have continued to support me,” said Elliot. “I even met one family who invited me to stay at their house the next week. They discovered I was due to pass near to their home, and I ended up joining in with their Queen’s Jubilee celebrations. “I had to be open to talking to people about what I was doing and it really helped

keep me motivated.” He said the hardest part was the last section. With few real paths and no shops, Elliott had to rely on his compassreading skills and carry extra food, and found himself on reduced rations for a few days. He has raised more than £4,000 for Mind in the past few months and Elliot said: “It is a charity that resonates with me, and this challenge was a perfect one for me, as I believe that getting outside and pushing myself is best for my mental health.”

Deliberate fire in Verwood Both Verwood appliances were mobilised to a small, deep-seated fire in Ringwood Forest on 22 July. Verwood Fire Station reported that it was started deliberately by a campfire, and posted on social media “under the current dry conditions, is the height of irresponsibility.”

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Colour Dash boosts funds

Over 1,000 students and 120 staff took part in Ringwood School’s Colour Dash on 15 July. The route around Ringwood took in five colour stations where students were hit with coloured powders thrown by staff. Students were able to purchase various neon accessories to make the day as bright and colourful as possible. The event formed part of weeks of fundraising that raised £12,189.88 towards the technical installation in The Barn, the

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school’s new performance venue, and The Stables, a refurbished student eatery and socialising space. Sam Coombes, operations manager, who organised the event said: “The atmosphere was very uplifting and seeing our young people and staff having so much fun again after almost two years of disruption was fantastic. We were proud to run an event bringing so many members of the local community together, and of course lots of fun was had in the process of raising an incredible amount of money.” The Barn is the result of four years of hard work in planning and obtaining funding. £2.8m in funding was awarded to the school via the ESFA’s Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). The Barn will open soon and will host Radio 4’s ‘Any Questions?’ on 30 September.

Superior is tops for apprenticeships Ferndown-based Superior has been featured in the Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers for 2022. The company was selected out of more than 500 employers for providing one of the most successful apprenticeship programmes over the past 12 months. Developed by the Department of Education, the leader board ranking honours the vital role Superior plays to boost career opportunities, particularly for younger people and those in disadvantaged areas. Tim Brown, managing director said: “To be listed as one of the country’s most outstanding apprenticeship employers is a significant achievement.” Superior has been invited to the House of Lords in September to celebrate the employers featured in this year’s Top 50 at a special lunch reception, hosted by Alex Burghart, minister for Skills & Apprenticeships. The family-owned

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manufacturer invests in future and aspiring engineers and scientists by offering work experience placements in the Academy, as well as tours for parents, teachers and students. The team also gives presentations during school assemblies, and supports schools with introducing engineering qualifications into their curriculum. Superior apprentices can gain a degree through the Academy and have the opportunity to progress into management and leadership roles across the business.

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Talbot Heath is both the anchor and the kite Young people flourish when they feel safe, valued, respected, supported and inspired. Talbot Heath School fosters in its pupils a ‘can do’ attitude, encouraging them to think big while helping them to develop the self-belief and principles that will keep them grounded while they fly high. Rockets reach their dizzy heights because they are equipped and supported by a team of experts. The rigorous teaching, high standards and outstanding pastoral care at the school ensure that all the foundations are in place to allow the young people to explore and discover their loves and passions. Pupils at Talbot Heath have dreams and aspirations but

know that these will only be achieved through hard work, determination and tenacity. They do not expect the world to come to them on a plate, they appreciate that it is substance, time and effort that brings the most sparkling and ambitious of plans to fruition. Teamwork, kindness, compassion and selflessness are the qualities that will enable them to overcome adversity, to build the strong relationships that will be so important in their lives, both personally and professionally. Talbot Heath pupils don’t go out into the world as shrinking violets – they are resourceful and determined – Talbot Heath is both the anchor and the kite.

A super show Year 7 and 8 pupils from St Michael’s Middle School in Colehill ended their academic year with a staging of the musical Mary Poppins at Canford School’s Layard Theatre. The whole cast gave mature performances in the first show the school had staged since the pandemic.

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Searching for a forever home

The local animal charity, Waggy Tails, hope that you, like their dogs – pictured in this feature – have been enjoying the summer and not finding the heat too exhausting. The dogs have enjoyed splashing in paddling pools and lazing in the shade rather than having lots of walks over the last month or so. Waggy Tails will continue to monitor the temperatures to keep them happy and healthy. Do enjoy reading the doggy and bunny profiles and if you would like further information, please contact Waggy Tails on 01202 875000 for details about adoption. All these animals are searching for forever homes. Buddy would love to hear from you, especially if you have a lot of tennis balls, a play pool and some sausages!

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Buddy – one-year-old lurcher Buddy can be shy initially and loves a one-toone when he’s very affectionate. He will chase anything that moves quickly and needs input and socialising.

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Bertie – 10-year-old Bichon Bertie is a lovely boy who craves company and can become stressed if left alone. Bertie would love a quiet home where his new human will be around most of the time.

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Chalkie – one-year-old Westie cross A little shy to start with when meeting people and other dogs, Chalkie is very friendly once he knows you. He needs new owners who have the time and patience to let him build his confidence. Archie – four-year-old terrier cross Archie loves his walks and is friendly with people. He can be reactive with other dogs when out so is being gently socialised.

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Flower – two-year-old Saluki cross Flower is an elegant, gentle, loving girl that gives warming cuddles and loves attention. She still has a lot to learn as she hasn’t had the best start to life being a stray, but with time and patience she will learn as is eager to please. Frank – four-month-old large crossbreed Lively and energetic, Frank is a friendly boy with everyone he meets. He will require somebody who has had experience with large breeds.

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Westival draws the crowds What a cracking day it was for Westival organised by West Moors Town Council on 9 July at Fryer Field.

The biggest festival so far, it attracted crowds of people. There was no entry charge and the weather couldn’t have been better for a family day out. As well as a large collection of classic vehicles there was ferret racing by Purbeck Ferret Rescue, the ever-popular climbing wall, over 50 stalls, games Mermaid Taurva

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and live entertainment including Jamie Jigsaw and Krazy Kev plus skate park activities and a raffle with over 30 prizes. For the first time, a Climate Corner was included and Clean Jurassic Coast (CJC) an organisation that voluntarily cleans beaches along the Jurassic Coast had a stall. Mermaid Taurva also dropped in to help highlight the problem of plastic pollution in the sea.

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Treat yourself to a meal out this summer

By Marilyn Barber | newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk “I just can’t face either making or eating another salad,” a friend said during the recent very hot weather. Well there’s an answer if that’s how you feel. Get someone else to do it. During the pandemic we all missed eating out so much that takeaways were the only option – the alternative being tied to the kitchen every lunchtime and evening. But now we have so many pubs and restaurants to choose from, many of whom are running special offers to encourage people to get back into the habit of eating out – or enjoying a treat for a special occasion. It isn’t just the fact of having food prepared for you, the chance to enjoy dishes you’ve never had before, and not having to do the washing up, it is the sociability. We have become a café society, a factor that has been recognised by tourist attractions, garden centres and even retail outlets. We all

like to enjoy refreshments with friends and family if only for a coffee – and maybe a cake. And with the number of people living alone in the UK having increased by four per cent over the last 10 years, meeting up in a café or restaurant is important for interaction with others. If you worry about the health aspects of eating out, the British Heart Foundation has some good advice: One of the best ways to ensure you make good choices is to check the menu before you arrive and don’t be afraid to ask the restaurant to adapt dishes. And if you find that usually the portions are too large for you, you can always order a starter with perhaps a side order of vegetables. According to a report commissioned by a restaurant chain last year, 75 per cent of families are choosing to eat out more frequently than they were five years ago. And one of the reasons

is being able to enjoy quality family time. Thai, Chinese and Indian restaurants are a popular choice for diners, because the dishes produced contain a myriad of spices that are not contained in most home store cupboards. And if you must have a salad – isn’t it good to have one prepared for you, with most likely the addition of some special ingredients that you might not have though of?

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Events The details of the events below are accurate at the time of going to press. Always check before travelling. Send in details of your events to: newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk

Until 4 September Outside the Lines: contemporary art exhibition for all ages at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. 16 August 6pm Cathedral Style Sung Evensong at Wimborne St Giles Church with Laudemus and organist Sam Hanson. Visitors welcome. Martyn Cubitt 01202 828797 for more information. Until 20 August 10am-4pm Dorset 2020 Art Exhibition, Church House, Wimborne. 19 and 26 August 6pm-9pm Poole Quay for My Car sponsored by Poole Pirates. 19 and 26 August 10pm Fireworks on Bournemouth seafront.

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19-21 August Vdub at the Pub. Music, steam engines, market stalls, kids activity corner. On land adjacent to Julian’s Bridge and the River Stour, Wimborne BH21 1EH. vdubatthepub.com 19, 26, 28 and 29 August Steamship Circus – giant walkabouts at Lower High Street and Poole Quay. 18 and 25 Aug 6-9pm, 27 Aug 2-8pm and 29 Aug 2-6pm. 20 August 2.30pm-4pm Summer in the Square at Saxon Square, Christchurch. Children’s entertainment with Elsa and Anna. 21 August 12am-5pm Dreamboats regatta beside the River Stour in Wimborne. 21 August 3pm Fordingbridge Twinning Association’s members’ tea party, Victoria Rooms. Contact Derek or Alison Ayling on 01425 650770 or hippotrain@btinternet.com

21 and 28 August 2pm4.30pm Cream teas by the river – inside if wet – at Damerham Village Hall, Fordingbridge SP6 3HN in aid of St George’s Church, Damerham.

27 August 4pm Wimborne in Bloom duck race starting at the bottom of Mill Lane, beside the Riverside Mews Café, to the garden at the back of the Rising Sun in East Street. Tickets (ducks) at £1 each.

22-24 August 11am-5pm Afric’Arts West African drumming and dance in the Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Five x 45 minutes sessions.

27 August 1.30pm West Moors Horticultural Society summer show, Memorial Hall, Station Road. Classes for flowers, fruit and veg, floral art, homecrafts and photography. Phone Sue on 01202 871536 for details and schedules.

25-29 August Great Dorset Steam Fair, world’s largest heritage event. Onsite camping can be booked. www.gdsf.co.uk 26 August 2pm Stepping Out Community Tea Dance, Broadstone War Memorial Hall. All welcome including those living with memory loss and their carers. Please ring 01202 658833 for information and to reserve a place. 27 August 11am-3.30pm Summer Vintage Vibes in Saxon Square, Christchurch.

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27-28 August Poole Flower Show at the Hamworthy Club, Magna Rd, Canford Magna in aid of Lewis Manning Hospice Care. 27-28 August The 2022 British BMX Championships at Iford Lane, Bournemouth, BH6 5NF. 27-29 August 10am Twenty4Art sale and exhibition at Pamphill Parish Hall, Wimborne. Admission £1 donation. Original art, refreshments. Until 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday and 4pm on Monday.

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NEWS IN BRIEF 10 September: The Tour of Britain cycle race will be travelling through Dorset. Competitors will ride from West Bay to Dorchester, West Lulworth, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Milton Abbas, Wimborne Minster and Ferndown. Having started in Aberdeen on 4 September, over 100 of the world’s best riders will be battling it out for glory. The finale is on the Isle of Wight. 25 September: DocBike’s annual charity ride out. Two routes: 30 miles from The Churchill Arms in Alderholt, or 40 miles from West Bay Esplanade, both finish at Henstridge Airfield. Register online www.DocBike.org £10 per person. The 2021 event saw around 200 motorcyclists raise £3,000 for the charity.

Monkey World Summer Challenge Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset is home to over 260 primates, including over 50 chimpanzees, and Europe’s official crèche for orphaned orangutan infants. Many of the park’s residents had been neglected, kept in unnatural conditions, or experienced unbelievable cruelty. At Monkey World, they can now all enjoy the company of their own kind in a safe and natural environment. Combining fun with

conservation and animal education, self-guided audio tours explain all about man’s closest living relative. Visitors can see the stars of TV’s ‘Monkey Life’, then ‘monkey around’ in the south’s largest Great Ape Play Area for children. Kids can also learn through play throughout the holidays by joining the Monkey World Summer Challenge. For just £2.50, kids can sign up to the challenge which runs until

October. Each challenger will receive a beautiful card to fill with stickers, and a Monkey World pencil. There are a huge list of fun challenges and activities to complete at the park, and those who manage to complete five over the summer period will receive a certificate and be entered into a prize draw. With over 260 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes, three play areas, the kid’s activity centre open and the summer challenge, you’ll have a great day out at Monkey World this summer. See the website for the full list of challenge dates, and purchase the challenge at the adoption centre at the park. Monkey World is just minutes from the A31 near Wool, and is open every day (except Christmas Day) 10am to 5pm.

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Taking Steps London Repertory Players | Tivoli, Wimborne, 27 July Review by Marilyn Barber “That was really, really good,” was just one of the positive comments I overheard as I left the theatre after the first night of the first of five plays to be performed at the Tivoli this summer by this talented company, who wowed audiences last year. Kicking off with an Alan Ayckbourn play was a good choice as it is a laugh-out-loud comedy. Set in a dilapidated Victorian country house, the story demands that all three floors are represented on the stage. The only way this can be done is for the actors to mime movement up and down flat staircases, which worked really well to comedic effect. A dodgy builder Leslie (Mitch Capaldi) is trying to sell the house to alcoholic businessman Roland, (Neil James) whose wife of a few months, Elizabeth (Victoria Porter) is leaving him. At the same time Elizabeth’s brother Mark (Al Wadlan) wants to win back his

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fiancée Kitty (Hepzibah Roe). Into the fray comes inept, insecure solicitor Tristram (Joseph Prestwich). What could possibly go wrong apart from leaky roofs, things that go bump in the night, a character shut in a wardrobe and accidental bed partners? And of course all this required split second timing, which it received from this highly professional company. Vernon Thompson, who is the producer of London Repertory Players, also directed this very funny and absorbing farce. Three of the five plays will have been performed by now, but you will still have time to book I have Been Here Before by JB Priestley from 17 to 20 August, and the final play Abigail’s Party by Mike Leigh from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 August. Tickets from 01202 885566 or tivoliwimborne.co.uk.

Music for the summer As part of Salisbury Cathedral’s summer programme of music, there will be an Organ Prom at 7.30pm on Saturday 13 August. It will feature Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Gershwin’s classic Summertime, a Star Wars medley by John Williams and Sherwin’s A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square. Tickets can be purchased from www.salisburycathedral.org. uk/arrangements/organ-festival-organ-prom/

Mamma Mia! Bournemouth Pavilion, 21 July Review by Karen Wyatt-Epapara Mamma Mia! is a romp through many ABBA hits via the story of Sophie, a young woman who is about to get married and wants her father to give her away. The problem is that her mother, Donna, never told her who he was, but Sophie discovers her mother’s diaries and tracks down three possible candidates. She invites them all to the wedding in the hope that she will know her father when she sees him. Chaos ensues. Act One was joyful with the excitement of the upcoming nuptials, combined with comedic moments, while Act Two was more poignant as Donna explores her longlasting feelings for Sam – one of the possible fathers – and her daughter growing up. The quality of the performances of this

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professional, touring show more than met expectations. Sara Poyser as Donna was exceptional, able to convey a wide range of emotions through song. Most notable was her heart-rending version of The Winner Takes it All. Helen Anker and Nicky Swift, as Donna’s long-term friends Tanya and Rosie, were hilarious and the epitome of growing old disgracefully. A side story was a fling between Tanya and the much younger Pepper, (James Willoughby Moore), who handled the role with aplomb, combining slapstick with impressive dance moves. The ensemble pieces were spectacular, with complex choreography. Musical numbers were as integral to the storyline as the spoken sections. The curtain call and encore which included ABBA songs with 70s’ ABBA-style outfits had the audience on their feet, dancing and singing. This was an upbeat, feelgood show well-worth a watch.

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Tivoli optimism for future Photo and interview by Marilyn Barber | newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk The past couple of years have been challenging to say the least for theatres across the region and Charlie North Lewis, general manager of the Tivoli admits that they are still getting a fall out from Covid. But, as ever, he is optimistic as the Wimborne theatre has always received huge support from people not only in the town but from the surrounding areas. “I still have to move shows sometimes as I might get a call to say that a bass player is unwell and they have to get a replacement,” Charlie said. One of the problems he is encountering is people leaving it to the last moment to book shows in case they are pulled or rescheduled. “Also some people are still nervous about sitting in a theatre,” he said. He had praise for Wimborne Drama who are staging Love From a Stranger an Agatha

Christie thriller at the theatre from 20-22 October. “They choose plays that people want to watch and there are no weak performers,” he said. He acknowledged that the Tivoli is always competing against theatres in Poole and Bournemouth, but manages to hold its own. And films are always a big draw. “Downton Abbey did very well, as do movies with big stars such as Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Judi Dench. “September is looking good and we have the film Where the Crawdads Sing from 12 to 14 September and The George Harrison Project on 2 September. “I am confident about the future of the Tivoli, as people love coming to the films, and agents are always keen to book us.”

Looking to the autumn he said he was pleased to see the return of Andy Fairweather Low, Marty Wilde, Counterfeit Stones, Tallon and Jim Davidson. “People expect to see our regular performers who are usually a sell out. “Ben Waters will be coming too – and it would be good if he brought one of his favourite friends,” Charlie said, alluding to the time when those included Ronnie Wood and the late Charlie Watts from the Rolling Stones. Charlie still has high ambitions and said he would love to see Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on the Tivoli stage. In the meantime he has some other big names coming for next year including Lulu – he did the sound for her in 1981 – Paul Young, Marti Pellow and Francis Rossi. Charlie reminded readers

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that bookings are now open for the panto Aladdin, which runs from Friday 16 December until Monday 2 January. “I am grateful for all the volunteers who are quite prepared to come in and help at short notice and of course for the support of our regular theatregoers,” he said.

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CORRESPONDENCE To express your opinion or idea about the community send your letters to letters@dorsetview.co.uk Reasons why Alderholt development should not go ahead

As a member of the Hampshire Office of Police and Crime Commissioner Focus Group. I feel duty bound to warn and inform about the alarming risks that the Alderholt Dudsbury Homes development will bring as follows: 1. Alderholt will effectively turn into a town and lose its village status. 2. The planning development if approved will promote further planning applications and bring mayhem to Alderholt and the surrounding villages and towns. 3. Litter will become a serious problem. 4. Sewage waste will increase significantly where sewage treatment plants will need to be expanded. This will also result in sewage being dispelled into nearby rivers and tributaries, etc. Alderholt is not on the main sewerage system, which in any event is overloaded. 5. The area will be exposed to significant increases in carbon footprint through vehicle emissions and barbecues, etc. Also noise pollution will increase. 6. Crime statistics will increase for example theft, vandalism and anti-social behaviour, notwithstanding that the current population is 3,171. By building 1,700 homes the population will more than double and within two years could increase to 8,000 or more. 7. The emergency services will not be able to cope and policing will also fail. 8. The roads are dangerous and not fit for purpose. 9. Wildlife and nature will be victims of roadkill. 10. Hedgerows and rural fields will also be destroyed and become house walls. 11. In my opinion, new builds are not built to last and this is a serious concern. 12. The NHS will be overloaded. 13. Local amenities and facilities will not meet public demand eg bus service, doctors, dentists, petrol stations. 14. The small nearby riverside town of Fordingbridge will become a large riverside town and crime will thrive and again the police and emergency services will not be able to cope. 15. Also the roads around Fordingbridge have long been poorly maintained and are never nearly perfect and can be dangerous and cause serious damage to vehicles. The list of points above is by no means exhaustive. I deliver my valuable information and insight as a volunteer statistician, road safety consultant, building surveyor, engineer, legal advisor, risk assessor, crime reporter, nature’s saviour, public speaker, news reporter (the list goes on). All my work is as a volunteer and I don’t do it for money, so it’s impartial and independent and not underpinned by capital gains, etc. It’s not all about money as love and care should come first. Darrell Sturmey

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Making a difference for wheelchair users For the last 27 years, I’ve lived on Wimborne Road West, a very busy road linking Wimborne to Canford Bottom Roundabout. When I first moved here, I was relatively fit but for the last 10 years or so I have become, more or less, a permanent wheelchair user. I am totally independent and like to use my chair to keep myself fit. Where many people go out for a regular walk, I go out for a regular wheel, usually around the roads of Colehill or in the nearby Byetheway Park. I also regularly wheel myself into Wimborne. I consider myself lucky that my arms are strong, it’s just my legs that don’t work very well. My wheelchair is actually my best friend and gives me so much freedom. I’m sure that many local Colehill and Stapehill residents have become familiar with me wheeling through their neighbourhood over the past few years. Some of them will probably wonder why I tend to wheel on the road and not the pavement when I’m on the quieter residential roads. The reason for this, which any wheelchair user will attest to, is that these old pavements tend to be cambered making it almost impossible to navigate in a straight line. Not only are they cambered but they’re undulating and sometimes damaged which only adds to the problem. When I heard that Dorset and BCP councils were funding a new cycle way and footpath along Leigh Road and Wimborne Road West, I had little comprehension of how this would affect my daily life. Over the course of 2021 these routes were constructed and as sections were gradually opened, I could instantly see what a great improvement this new facility would make to my daily activities. Now the work is completed (barring one short section) on using this new footpath, I can now wheel into Wimborne in probably half the time that it used to take me simply because it’s so much easier. Not only is the new footpath wide, but it’s also flat, meaning that it’s considerably safer and I’m no longer putting 80% of my effort into travelling in a straight line like I had to in the past. Another huge benefit of this new facility is how much more social it proves to be. When my wife and/or family come with me on one of my trips into town, for most of the way I can now progress alongside them enabling us to chat. Turn the clock back two years and for most of the way we’d have been in single file, certainly the wheelchair would be following on behind, simply because of the lack of room. Safety has improved considerably as well. This was never an easy road to cross in a wheelchair with the traffic travelling at 40mph. Now the speed limit has been reduced to 30 mph, and two parallel crossings have been introduced, I have no problem whatsoever in crossing the road. Previously, when wheeling towards Wimborne, crossing the end of Hayes Lane and other roads was always a problem. Now that measures have been taken giving bicycles, pedestrians and even wheelchair users priority, this only adds to both the safety and ease of my local wheelchair exercise. All the benefits I’ve mentioned so far have been regarding my use of the paths in my wheelchair. Another noticeable benefit is how much quieter the road is when I’m at home. I have noticed a slight reduction in the number of vehicles using this road and the lowering of the speed limit has also had a significant effect on reducing traffic noise. I mentioned Canford Bottom Roundabout at the beginning of this article. I know that ever since the construction of this roundabout there have been and still are many motorists who dislike it for various reasons. However, from my point of view, in years gone by, getting from Wimborne Road West to Ham Lane or Wimborne Road East on a wheelchair was pretty much impossible. The construction of Canford Bottom Roundabout and the footpath it incorporates have now completely transformed these journeys and they’re now easy, safe and enjoyable. To summarise, the construction of the new footpath and cycleway outside my house on Wimborne Road West, with its generous width and smooth level surface has transformed my local wheelchair usage from being very hard work to an enjoyable and comparatively straightforward activity. It has changed my life, thank you to all involved from planning to construction.

Ian Bennett Wimborne

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Three wheels on my wagon The British Pedal Car Grand Prix, which took place in Ringwood on 10 July, was a punishing race in the blazing heat. Okay there were no engines but, powered by muscles and sheer determination, the vehicles motored along swiftly, providing entertainment as they zipped by. Teams were given two hours to complete as many laps as possible and the competitors pedalled like crazy. Previous winner Apollo Racing took the 2022 chequered flag with 103 laps, second was Dredful Racing with 99 laps, and the all girl team Squeals on Wheels came third, having completed 97 laps. The wooden spoon (if there was one) would have gone to Team New Milton Round Table with the magnificent total of six laps. They valiantly carried on after losing a wheel and

they weren’t the only team who ended up with three wheels on their ‘wagon’. The race director was James Marley and the commentator was Candice Lingam Willgoss. After the race, Ringwood’s mayor, Councillor Gareth DeBoos, who made the presentations with his wife Mary, told Viewpoint magazine: “What a fantastic event this has been. May it become an annual event here. I would like to say a big thank you to James Marley and the Round Table.” The British Pedal Car Grand Prix attracts teams from all over the country and is normally held every other year in Ringwood, but it sounds possible that it may become an annual event in the town.

Candice Lingam Willgoss, race commentator, Gareth DeBoos, Ringwood Mayor with his wife Mary and Deputy Mayor Rae Frederick

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New Forest National Park Awards winners crowned The New Forest National Park Authority and the CLA have announced the winners of the 2022 New Forest National Park Awards. Now in their ninth year, the awards celebrate the people who support the New Forest’s environment and rural economy. This year, a record 130 nominations were received for the best businesses, organisations and individual champions in the New Forest who help keep it a living, working landscape. The winners were recognised at a special ceremony at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show, with individual trophies presented by Martin Stewart, managing director of Stewarts Garden Centres. The winners of the 2022 awards, sponsored by Moore Barlow, were: Young Farmer/Commoner: Katie Ferrett from Romsey Best Supporter of Local Produce: Setley Ridge Farm Shop, Brockenhurst Rural Diversification: Tatchbury Manor Farm, Winsor Sustainability Champion: Countryside Education Trust, Beaulieu Young Environmental Champion: Arun Curson from Bransgore

New Forest National Park Authority chief executive Alison Barnes said: “It’s a real pleasure to be back at the New Forest Show with the CLA, recognising the people who do so much for the New Forest National Park. “Given the challenges of the past couple of years, it’s a testament to their resilience and determination, which really shines through. I’ve long said that it takes a Team New Forest to champion the National Park – by acting collectively to ensure the forest continues to thrive and is fit for the future, especially in the face of the climate and nature emergencies. “Our winners have demonstrated this through their work in areas such as commoning, sustainable practices, and supporting local produce. It’s encouraging to see not only new faces and businesses nominated, but the number of younger people put forward for these awards, and how they are inspiring their own generation to protect the natural environment.”

Cancer journey book receives glowing reviews A book written by a Wimborne woman who fought cancer for 30 years, and who died in Forest Holme hospice at the age of 65 in 2021, has received glowing reviews. A Horse, A Husband and Cancer by Elaine Kirsch Edsall, is a candid, thought-provoking, but humorous and often irreverent account of her life. Described as ‘not a book about horses, nor a book about husbands and certainly not a book solely about cancer’, Elaine’s remarkable story nevertheless encompasses all three aspects as she tries to make sense of the path her life had taken and where it ultimately was going to lead. Elaine, who was encouraged and supported by a friend and husband Mark to publish the book, discovered her love for writing and also began to write a blog, from which this book gets its title, a short time before her death. Mark has continued the blog to this day as he wanted her readers to know of her strength and bravery to the end despite the odds she faced. The first 13 of these blogs were subsequently included in the book. Mark said: “Elaine was my wife for the last 25 years and six days of her life, in all we were together for some 30 years. One year into our (then illicit) relationship she discovered the first cancer; little did we realise then that it was going to be a recurring theme for the rest of her life, neither did we know the extent of the struggle to come or the battlefield our

lives were to turn into.” The book has proved a huge critical success, gaining 100 per cent five-star reviews on Amazon, where readers have described it as ‘a brave, hilarious, touching and authentic piece of writing’ and ‘a captivating memoir’, while a review from America said: “Elaine Kirsh Edsall is a wonderful writer and her husband Mark’s eloquent contribution adds a poignant continuation to this beautiful memoir.” Mark said: “Her deepseated and dark sense of humour, her even deeper love for me and for her friends and horses helped her to prevail, against the odds, for so long. She was bruised and battered in mind, spirit and body so many times, yet a two-fingered salute was all the ground she would give to the cancer.” Mark is now hoping that the book will help and inspire others who are facing their own challenges in life. He said: “This isn’t some sort of selfhelp book for those suffering from cancer, nor another set of pages condoning positive thinking and affirmations to overcome despair and fear. Armaments for Elaine’s battle consisted of more than just the medical procedures and treatments she had to endure. She dug deep within to find her allies and always refused any hint of sympathy from others.” Mark’s latest blog is available now along with previous ones via horsehusbandcancer. com/blog-feed/ Elaine and her horse Bruce

L-R Sarah Hunt of Tatchbury Manor Farm; Jane Cooper of Countryside Education Trust; Katie Ferrett; NPA chair Prof Gavin Parker; NPA CEO Alison Barnes; CLA South East regional director Tim Bamford; Martin Stewart, Stewart’s Garden Centres; Arun Curson; Paul Girling and Hayleigh Girling of Setley Ridge Farm Shop

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A greener bathroom By Tiffany Kelly of Beyond Bamboo www.beyondbamboo.life If you’re considering a redecoration of your bathroom it could be a great time to consider the paint you use in your home. There are conscious paint brands coming on the market now, which offer smart solutions such as no singleuse paint tester pots, very low toxins and no plastics. You can even get paintbrushes and painting supplies made from sustainably-harvested bamboo, recycled brush filaments and recyclable steel. Thinking about the features in your bathroom can also provide some benefit to greener living. Plants often love the humid, moist environment that your bathroom can provide and they are often great for

air purification. Houseplants can filter out harmful toxins from things like paint and cleaners and help to clean the air that we then breathe in. If you like to use candles and reed diffusers to help create an ambience at bath time and keep your room smelling fresh, then consider brands that are using sustainable and natural methods to formulate them. The bathroom is a place where many people love to rejuvenate their bodies but it’s worth remembering that the products we use in our bathrooms really can help rejuvenate ecosystems by supporting brands that care about ethics and environment too.

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Elements Aquatics for a bespoke pond service Elements Aquatics is owned and operated by Kate Taylor. The company offers design, build and maintenance of ponds and water features. Kate has a natural affinity with water, having previously been a scuba diving instructor, before undertaking a degree in marine ecology. After graduating, she worked for an aquatics landscaping company based in Dorchester before taking a post as research assistant at The Central Caribbean Marine Institute in

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the Cayman Islands. The start of the pandemic meant a return home and new venture. Kate said: “Branching out on my own was my back-up plan and, although Covid dealt my hand, I’m really pleased that this is the way it has gone.” Kate started with pond work but has branched out into developing unique water features, such as the sixfoot copper leaf she recently

Kate with her dog Zephyr

built. She said: “The leaf was made using copper sheets that I heated and hammered into shape. I loved doing it so much that I am about to start a blacksmithing course so I can do more of this type of work.” Kate offers a bespoke service, as every customer’s requirements are different. After an initial conversation, she carries out a site visit to see the space and discuss what the customer would

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like, before providing a quote. She said: “Every pond I make is unique. I love being outside and creating beautiful spaces, and with my marine background, I also understand how fish function and what they need to thrive in their environment.” On the subject of upcoming trends, Kate said: “I’m seeing more and more people wanting wildlife ponds. This is fantastic, as, with more and more buildings going up, our wildlife is diminishing. Building this type of pond means we are providing a small haven for wildlife to flourish.” For more information, see www.elements-aquatics. co.uk, visit the Facebook page: Elements - Aquatic Landscaping Specialists, call Kate on 07956 010680 or email kate@ elements-aquatics.co.uk

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AMPM Glazing to the rescue By JP, Ferndown

If you have a uplifting story about a Viewpoint advertiser, send it to karen@dorsetview.co.uk Having enjoyed views through our upstairs extension windows for many years without any objection from our next-door neighbours, they sadly died. When new owners moved in they massacred our boundary trees and bushes so not a twig of ours overhung their garden. Within days, the privacy we enjoyed for over 30 years was destroyed. The neighbours could now see straight into our back garden through the spindly shadows of the once thriving and beautiful natural boundary. They then complained to Dorset Council that our upstairs windows overlooked their garden. This was incorrect as our trees were still tall enough to prevent this happening. The reaction by the council,

without even a site visit, was to insist that we fit frosted glass to comply with planning (which our previous neighbours had agreed was unnecessary) and we were threatened with an enforcement notice if we didn’t comply within four weeks. Viewpoint advertiser Andy Maw, of AMPM Glazing, was quick to come to our rescue. He ordered the frosted glass windows, which arrived promptly, and fitted the units swiftly, doing a grand job and leaving no mess behind. I can’t say we are thrilled with the loss of our view, but that was not Andy’s fault. In fact, he did such a professional job, and was so cheerful, we have used him again for several other windows downstairs. This time to our own specification.

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Have A U3A Day

Family fun at the Barrington There will be a family fun day at the Barrington on Sunday 14 August.

We learn from each other (I'm not sure what!) But it's jolly good medicine, Cause it always hits the spot! We laugh and have fun, Sit for a chat or go for a run. We have pleasure and play, That's the U3A way. We have plenty of classes So put on your glasses, Open the book and have a good look, Then out with your pen to book yourself up. Do you want to play games? There's badminton, there's bridge, Do you want to listen or maybe just sit? I know it's a big decision, could it be keep fit? Do you like opera or something old maybe new? There's lots of different dances to learn and do, There's ballroom dancing, line dancing and one called folk, In that we lark about and have a bit of a joke. There's someone always ready to show, If you don't already know, So there's no need to worry, We just want you to be merry. We go with the flow, With people we get to know, You'll soon have that U3A glow!

Free entertainment will include children’s shows by Krazy Kev, live music and workshops including line dancing, meditation and baby sensory and toddler movement classes. For a small fee, there will be bouncy castle sessions and face painting. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and Dorset Police will be in attendance and the Ferndown Youth Club will be hosting games and activities. There will be a tombola and fundraising. As well, there will be stalls promoting local community groups where you can find out how to get involved. Centre manager for the Barrington, Rachel, said: “The centre is now fully open following the pandemic and refurbishment, and we wanted to offer people the chance to come into the centre and see what we do. Come along, spend the day with us and have fun. Most activities are free, so do come and get involved.”

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Fire devastates Mudeford church All Saints Church in Mudeford and its contents were destroyed in a fire on Thursday 14 July. At the height of the blaze, fire crews were on scene from Christchurch, Springbourne, New Milton, Redhill Park, Westbourne, Ferndown, Poole, Blandford,

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Swanage and Hamworthy, together with the aerial ladder platform from Westbourne, and additional supporting appliances from Hamworthy, Wareham and Christchurch. The incident was scaled back at approximately 11.40pm, and fire fighters remained on the scene until 3.30am the following morning to dampen down. Group manager Stuart Gillion said: “This fire has had a huge impact on so many in the community, both those who used the church and those who live nearby. As a service, we will do whatever we can to support them through the coming weeks and months. “A full investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. We do believe it started accidentally, but we will have more information once the fire investigation is complete.”

Poole Museum to close in October for building work Poole Museum, working closely with Poole Museum Foundation, is undertaking a £7.7m redevelopment project, including urgent conservation to the stonework walls of the Grade I listed medieval Wool Hall. The original proportions of the building will be restored by raising the floor and revealing the impressive stone and intricate timber structure. To enable the work to take place the museum will close at the end of October with building work taking place during 2023 and reopening planned for 2024. Included in the redevelopment project there will be three new permanent maritime galleries, a larger temporary exhibition gallery bringing major touring exhibitions to Poole, important historic

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buildings will be conserved and new spaces openedup to the public for the first time. There will be a new schools programme as well as events for the local community and visitors. New visitor facilities and better access for all are integral to the plans. The museum is to receive a £200,000 grant to support ‘Shipwreck’ one of the new maritime galleries. Shipwreck will tell the story of Wool Hall and the maritime archaeology story of Poole Harbour and surrounding waters that stretches from the Iron Age to today. Paul Ramsbottom, chief executive of the Wolfson Foundation, which has provided the grant said: “I can’t think of anything more exciting or intriguing than funding ‘Shipwreck’ – a gallery which will entice and interest visitors of all ages.”

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