Viewpoint October 2016

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Volume 40, Issue 12

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

Verwood supports

Children in Need

Pudsey will be putting his best paw forward at the Hub in Verwood for BBC Children in Need on Friday, 18 November.

He will be one of the stars in a Variety Performance that will include a tribute to the late Sir Terry Wogan.

For more on this story turn to page 5.

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VIEWPOINT Volume 40 • Issue 12 • October 2016 MAGS4DORSET HelloReaders, Ben Pulford managing director design@mags4dorset.co.uk

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I don’t think it’s too early to mention the C word although those of you with young children may strongly disagree. It’s become a fact that we can’t contain our early fascination for Christmas and shops are already attracting us through the doors with their Christmas goodies laid out in breathtaking displays.

The early hype certainly doesn’t help mums and dads who have to put up with the pre Christmas fever when TV ads continually plug toys and games and children become hyperactive and fractious. The Christmas channel on Sky has already started and quite frankly, by the time the big day arrives will we be worn out with it all? And will that even matter because have we lost the true meaning of Christmas anyway?

Bah humbug!

But perhaps the weirdest part of Christmas is that it’s a time when, contrary to the stranger danger message, we encourage our children to make friends with a jolly old man with white whiskers, wearing a red suit who tempts them with presents and sweets.

Despite this, and I was a child who was scared to sit on Santa’s lap, Christmas was my favourite time when I was little.

I can remember the excitement even today and that wonderful moment when I could get out of bed and find out what Father Christmas had put in my stocking. He never let me down. I still have some of those treasured items. A tiny rabbit made out of pom poms is one. And today, in the absence of a dearly loved father, I treasure my rabbit all the more because I know who really popped it in my stocking.

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Mr Martin McLeman, Headteacher QE and Clare Darley, Head of Art with Hannah being presented with her certificate by Louis Pulford

Angharad Holloway, Head of Talbot Heath (left), Vikki Coates, Head of Art (right) with Rachel (left) and Tamara (right) receiving their certificates from director of magss4dorset Louis Pulford

Inspiring artists gain local recognition Student artist Hannah Graham from Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne has been presented with £50 first prize for her winning entry in the first 4Dorset Front Cover Art competition for schools.

A Dorset landmark

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was the brief given to three schools and Hannah’s painting of Wimborne Minster not only captured the historic building in striking colours, but also used accurate perspective. It was published on the front cover of 4Dorset in August. At the presentation

on 27 September, QE’s art department also received a cheque for £100 from mags4dorset.

Hannah explained that she chose to paint the minster because she loves architecture and added that her experimentation with colours was inspired by Monet.

Tamara Qaddoura and Rachel Lam, both from Talbot Heath School, were presented with certificates and cash prizes of £25 and £15 respectively for achieving 2nd and 3rd place in the competition with their paintings of Old Harry Rocks and Durdle Door.

Jenny Stevens from QE received a merit for her artwork of Horton Tower.

“We were overwhelmed with the standard of the artwork and will be running this competition again” Judged by mags4dorset graphic design director Louis Pulford and local artist Daniel Byrne, the competition provoked inspiring results. Editor of 4Dorset, Janine Pulford said, “We were overwhelmed with the standard of the artwork and will be running this competition again. I would like to congratulate all the students who took part and inspired us with their entries.”

Martin McLeman, Headteacher of QE, thanked mags4dorset for sponsoring the competition and Clare Darley added, “We will put the money towards new watercolours and brushes.”

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Verwood supports

Children in Need 18 November

The Children in Need event starts in the afternoon with the arrival of the Poole Field Gun Display team. Children’s activities begin at 2pm and will include face painting and a children’s entertainer.

Later that evening the theatre doors open for the Variety Performance. A host of entertainers introduced

by Dave Armstrong will perform and Pudsey, Peppa Pig, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other characters will arrive on stage. Children can meet them in the café area during a 20 minute intermission.

Yetminster Irish Dancers will open the second half with a version of Riverdance.

Other performers include Miss Lily Meads, Jitterbug Jive, Catherine Gray, Jenny Oag, Evelyn Walsh, Lauren Fitzgerald and the Wessex International Majorettes. A set by piano man Matt Black will be followed by a tribute by Del Satterthwaite to Sir Terry Wogan. Don’t miss this fundraising extravaganza. Tickets are available from the Hub and proceeds will go to BBC Children in Need.

MOVING NEWS East Dorset District Council is moving

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rom Monday 14 November, the council will operate from Allenview House (same building as Teachers Building Society) in Wimborne town centre.

Earlier this year, councillors agreed to move

the offices from the Furzehill site to Allenview House.

This forms part of wider partnership plans to base the majority of its staff at Christchurch civic offices.

The new East Dorset base will continue to provide walk-in customer support

and will be more accessible by public transport and on foot.

Cllr Ray Bryan, portfolio holder for performance, said: “The new premises will reduce accommodation costs and support the continued provision of vital services. We will continue to provide great service for walk-in customers.

Customers should remember that they can now access many of our services online including benefits, council tax, and parking permits via the website.”

The Furzehill site will close on Friday 11 November. Civic meetings, including full council and cabinet meetings, will continue to be held at Furzehill until May 2017.

From then on they will then take place in the Quarterjack suite at Allendale Community Centre. The new office address is: Allenview House, Hanham Road, BH21 1AG and the postal address will be: East Dorset District Council, PO Box 9148, Christchurch, BH23 9JQ. Tel: 01202 795096.

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!

Would you like to own this Beatles’ memorabilia?

A collectable set of autographs by the Beatles is to be sold by Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne on 18 November.

Lawrences auctioneer Simon Jones said, “Complete sets of Beatles signatures are highly sought after by collectors and they should attract a huge amount of interest.”

They are expected to make £1000-2000 in auction.

For further information contact Simon Jones on 01460 73041.

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Take part in Ferndown Town Centre Strategy THE MAYOR OF FERNDOWN IS URGING RESIDENTS TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE TOWN CENTRE STRATEGY Stage 1 took place at the Barrington Theatre on 27 September and there will be a second public event in November, the date of which will be posted on Ferndown Town Council’s website.

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The mayor Cllr Mike Parkes said, “I am delighted this long awaited consultation has finally started. It has been recognised that investment in the town centre is well overdue and I would

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encourage all who have the opportunity to take part in the various engagement phases to do so.

“The town council recognises this is the first part of a lengthy process however we are all excited to see the output from this first phase later this year.”

Stage 1 included an exhibition and formal opportunity for the public to comment. Staff from NEW Masterplanning, the company commissioned by East Dorset District Council and Ferndown Town Council to come up with the strategy, were on hand to answer questions. However, due to lack of publicity, only around 100 people attended. A questionnaire was handed out and completed on the day where possible.

The strategy will take forward objectives of the Town Plan and district Core Strategy (2014) which identified the need for improvements to the town centre to encourage more people to visit, stay longer

L-R Neil Barton, Lora White from NEW Masterplanning, Cherrie and Michael Little

and spend more money to support local businesses and attract new investment.

The aim is to develop a shared vision for the town centre, improve the image and establish a better position to attract commercial investment.

Stage 2 in November will provide an opportunity for residents to review the proposed projects in more detail before the strategy is finalised.

After that, a draft action plan for delivering the projects identified in Stage 2 will be prepared. A formal consultation will be held at the end of the year/beginning of 2017 before the contents of the strategy and action plan are finalised.

Business and community support is essential if Ferndown is to attract

public funding and private investment to implement the strategy.

Mrs Cherrie Little who was at the consultation said there were some good suggestions and it was hard to add anything else other than she would like more level parking for the disabled, and she wanted Ferndown to be more lively in the evenings.

Her husband Michael said he would like the traffic to be slowed down, and lorries should be sent another way round the town rather than driving through the middle.

The couple who have lived in Ferndown for three years agreed it is a “lovely friendly town.”

For more details about the town centre strategy visit ferndown.gov.uk

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POPPY will launch appeal

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One of the largest inland towns in Dorset has the honour of launching the county’s Poppy Appeal this year

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erndown will come alive on Saturday, 29 October with an explosion of 2016 poppy petals fired from the roof of the Barrington Theatre.

The day starts at 10am with a Young Poppies children’s parade led by the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band through Penny’s Walk. There will be a Best Young Poppy competition and businesses in the town centre will also be invited to take part in a best-dressed window competition. Two minutes silence will be observed at 11am at the Barrington Theatre.

After a presentation by the Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Mike Parkes, the appeal will be declared open by the county chairman of The Royal British Legion amid a flurry of poppy petals that will trigger the launch of the Poppy Appeal throughout Dorset.

The day will continue with performances from local artists and bands from The Voice of Ferndown, Live Ferndown and Ferndown’s Got Talent and other events.

Chairman of Ferndown Royal British

Legion, Grant Parrott said, “I would like to thank Ferndown town centre and the management of the Barrington Theatre for their help and hard work over four months to secure the award of the county launch.”

Grant believes it will be a big day for Ferndown and bring together both young and old in the town to lead the whole of Dorset in supporting the nationwide appeal.

The Poppy Appeal collects over £44 million each year and enables The Royal British Legion to spend over £1.4 million every week in caring and supporting serving and ex-services men and women and their families whenever and wherever it is needed most.

The following day (30 October) there will be a Remembrance Concert at the Barrington Theatre with the Ringwood and Burley Band.

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Young generation of West Moors needs you!

West Moors Youth and Community Club team members dedicate their time to inspiring and encouraging young people of West Moors to achieve, helping them to develop the confidence, skills and resilience they need for the future.

A treasurer and a secretary are currently needed on the club committee. If you have the spare time and skills for either of these positions, please call Godwin Micallef on 01202 870891 or Mo Shearing on 01202 826149.

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Is property better than pensions?

Daniel Parkin

Andy Haldane has recently come out and said that, “Property is a better bet than pensions.” Who is Andy Haldane you may ask? Well, he is the Bank of England chief economist who in May this year also came out and said that he “could not make any sense of pensions because they are too complicated” – according to The Daily Telegraph. With a Bank of England pension worth £83,816pa at age 60, is he right?

Pensions are a continuous topic for governments and changes are frequently tinkered with. An individual still receives tax relief on any contributions into a pension at their marginal rate of tax, currently up to 45%, and subject to criteria, you can also save up to £40,000 a year. From the age of 55 you can then access your pension pot, allowing you to withdraw up to 25% tax free and with the new flexible freedom changes, the remaining pension can be taken whenever you like, subject to your normal rate of tax. The new legislation also allows you to leave 100% of your pension to your beneficiaries without any inheritance tax.

Despite Brexit, the property market has been pretty stable.

Nationwide reported last month that UK house prices increased by 0.6% in August, resulting in an annual house price growth of 5.6%. Low interest rates, along with the 0.25% reduction, have seen a reduction in mortgage rates, which helps keep the buy to let sector strong, despite the various changes and increased costs the Government introduced to curb property prices. The returns of property have outweighed that of pensions over the last 20 years, but past performance is no guarantee of future returns and with property investment becoming less tax efficient and not as flexible as pensions, can the Bank of England chief economist really say that property is better than pensions?

I feel there are pros and cons with both, but the important message with this article is the need to obtain professional advice to ensure whichever route you take is fully understood and suits your own circumstances.

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

Jazzy Twinners Fordingbridge Twinning Association will be holding its annual Jazz on an Autumn Evening in Fordingbridge Town Hall on Saturday 22 October. Songs in French and English by Musique a Trois will be accompanied by a ‘twinning’ buffet of produce from Vimoutiers and Fordingbridge.

Tickets are £15 from Caxton Décor and Jessica Fashions in Fordingbridge.

Next year, the association will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of its twinning with Vimoutiers and festivities will be held on 27 and 28 May. To find out more call 01425 650770 or email hippotrain@ btinternet.com

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THE FULL MONTY - Bournemouth Pavilion The whole chuffing audience was out of its seats howling with delight as Sheffield’s ‘Bums of Steel’ went for the full monty.

And this is the kind of standing ovation the cast of The Full Monty will surely get used to during the UK tour, which started at Bournemouth Pavilion.

The tale of six out of work Sheffield steelmakers who dared to bare all is a heartwarming story of close bonds, love, family and determination. It is also extremely funny and you can’t help chortling out loud.

Brought to the stage by the film’s screenwriter Simon Beaufoy, much of the action is set in the former steelworks and in the community struggling to survive.

Following the plot of the film, the play tackles the social issues of the Thatcher regime - unemployment, depression, denial and family break-up. But with perfect timing, a sprinkling of slapstick, wit and innuendo the play is uplifting and inspiring and still relevant today.

There isn’t a single Adonis in the six strong ‘Bums of Steel’ and they certainly aren’t contenders to be Chippendales. Never has a display of weary Y-fronts, baggy boxers and tatty trunks – worn of course with socks – created so much laughter. However, unlike the muscle-bound Chippendales, they are prepared to go the whole way – silky red thong and all.

Coming in all shapes, sizes and ages, the

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unlikely heroes have the guts (some larger than others) to do the job and the audience love them for it.

Likely lad Gaz, played

by Gary Lucy, comes up with the riotous idea of stripping to raise money so he doesn’t lose access to his son. Supported by best mate, Dave (Kai Owen) he cajoles and persuades the other desperate steelworkers – Lomper (Anthony Lewis), Gerald (Andrew Dunn), Horse (Louis Emerick), and Guy (Chris Fountain) to join him. Each has their own moving backstory. Seeing them overcome fears, selfdoubt, embarrassment and indignity to finally triumph and celebrate re-empowerment, takes you on a journey filled with emotion.

There were no weak links in the cast and it was clear they were enjoying themselves as much as the audience was.

And of course there’s the music - Hot Chocolate’s “Sexy Thing”, Donna Summer’s “Hot Stuff” and Tom Jones’ “You Can Leave Your Hat On” – not that anyone cared about hats in the riotous finale.

The first tour of The Full Monty was voted best touring production in the UK Theatre Awards. From the smiles of delight from the audience, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t win again.

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Have your say on far reaching boundary changes

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The proposed local constituencies are:

here would be major changes to parliamentary constituencies locally if the independent Boundary Commission for England’s proposals go ahead.

The recently announced plans are part of reforms, which would see the House of Commons reduce from 650 MPs to 600. The proposals - intended to come in in 2018 - are the result of a long-term government plan to cut the number of seats, and at the same time attempt to ensure each constituency has a roughly equal number of voters.

A public consultation is now under way and final proposals will not be made until 2018. If agreed by Parliament, the new constituencies will be in use at the next scheduled General Election in 2020.

Bournemouth North and Christchurch.

This would meant the current Christchurch constituency would no longer exist but the borough be included in a constituency with five wards from the north of Bournemouth borough.

Electorate 73,889 Broadstone, Ferndown and Kinson constituency would be created containing three wards from Bournemouth borough, four wards from East Dorset district, and five wards from Poole borough. Electorate 72,792.

Bournemouth South constituency containing 10 wards from the south of the borough. Electorate 71,427.

Blandford and Wimborne constituency, containing 12 wards from East Dorset district, including the town of Wimborne Minster, seven wards from North Dorset district, including Blandford Forum town, and three wards from Purbeck district. Electorate 76,796.

A consultation period is now being held during which a public hearing is being held in Poole from 10am-8pm on 14-15 November at the Waterfront Suite, RNLI College, West Quay Road.

The consultation carries on until 5 December. For more details and to comment go to https://www.bce2018.org.uk

Poole covering the whole of the Poole borough wards of Alderney, Branksome East, and Branksome West, which are divided between the existing Bournemouth West, and Poole constituencies, Electorate 74,927.

South Dorset including the three Purbeck district wards of Bere Regis, St Martin and Wareham along with West Dorset district ward of Broadmayne & Crossways. Electorate 77,608.

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Forward planning while remembering the past Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors in association with Golden Charter Funeral Plans is pleased throughout the rest of 2016 to be supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal For all funeral plans purchased between now and the end of 2016 a donation of £25.00 will be made to the Poppy Appeal. Anthony O’Hara, funeral planning manager said: “So often at funerals we remember a special generation for what they gave for us in both world wars and at this time of year, as we approach Remembrance Day, it is even more poignant. When we were approached by Golden Charter to see if we would like to support this through funeral planning sales it was an easy choice to make. I, like many of my generation, am very proud of my grandparents and other family members that gave of themselves and to be able to support the work of the RBL is very important.”

Nicholas O’Hara has been working with Golden Charter for over 25 years.

Golden Charter has become the UK’s largest funeral plan provider, despite only working with independent funeral

directors. Nicholas O’Hara believes this is because of Golden Charter’s excellent awareness of funeral plans and as a result of their constant support of good causes.

Being a true independent family business, allows Nicholas O’Hara to tailor each funeral plan to each person’s individual needs and wishes, to create the funeral that is unique to them and avoids leaving difficult decisions or financial burden on loved ones. It also allows them to choose to support other charities and whilst supporting the RBL Poppy Appeal at this time, the funeral directors will also be continuing to make a donation to local charity LEAF. For each funeral plan purchased during this period, as well as a donation being made to these two charities, the purchaser will receive a £100 discount off the present funeral plan cost.

Golden Charter also now offers a range of legal service products which can be discussed at the time of purchasing a funeral plan such as wills, power of attorney, family protection trusts and probate planning.

For more information please contact Nicholas O’Hara at any of their funeral homes or on 01202 882134

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All smiles as new Dental Practice opens Dental duo Christian and Caroline Gollings have opened the doors to a new dental practice in Ringwood. With nearly 40 years of combined dental experience they aim to offer a comprehensive range of dental solutions from basic family dentistry to more advanced procedures including Dental Implants and Facial Aesthetics.

Our aim is to treat our patients as we ourselves would expect to be treated

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hey have transformed a small detached property located near the brewery on the Christchurch Road into a modern dental surgery. It offers parking and level access at the rear of the building to make it easier for the lessabled and the elderly.

Chris was the principal dentist at a large private practice on the South Coast for 15 years, and has recently put his efforts into this new venture with his wife Caroline. The aim was to provide a unique and personal service for patients who require their dental care in a more discreet and comfortable setting. There is much more time allowed for putting patients at ease, and discussing their treatment options in detail.

Chris has over 20 years of dental experience, and his area of expertise is Implant Dentistry. He offers a wide range of dental options to include more advanced treatments and cosmetic solutions.

“Dental Implants are used to replace single teeth, replace multiple teeth and also to secure loose dentures,” explains Chris.

“Whilst implants are a great method of replacing missing teeth, we will always discuss all the options available, as some treatments are more applicable for patients than others.”

Caroline has a soft and patient manner and works with families and patients who are anxious about dental treatment. She is happy to work with parents in the area of family oral education. Caroline is also training in Facial Aesthetics, and will be offering anti-wrinkle and Botox treatments from September 2016.

Chris has already hired two very experienced support staff Julie and Lilli, who understand the running of a dental practice. They were joined by a dental hygienist last month, as they have had over 150 new patients register in the first three months of opening.

“As a new dental venture, we welcome patients to Southfield Dental Practice, and are very grateful for all the kind referrals that have already been made. Our aim is to treat our patients as we ourselves would expect to be treated,” added Chris.

Call for ‘green prescriptions’ to improve health Doctors prescribing exercise outdoors to patients would get more people doing physical activity and help reduce obesity, say councils.

The Local Government Association, which represents more than 370 councils, is calling for a similar model to the green

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prescription in New Zealand that gets people outdoors, to be introduced in England and Wales.

The LGA says that if GPs wrote down moderate physical activity goals, it would benefit patients who are obese or overweight.

The latest guidelines for

health professionals say that one in four patients would exercise more if advised to do so by a GP or nurse.

Research published in the British Medical Journal found that a green prescription can improve a patient’s quality of life over 12 months and help people live longer, healthier lives.

The initiative is already being piloted in Dorset and is open to anyone living in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset over the age of 18. It provides information, support and onward referrals. www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/ natural-choices

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Innovation award to improve health care The Royal Bournemouth Hospital Acute Pain Team has been selected by the Health Foundation, an independent health care charity, to be part of its £1.5m innovation programme.

It is one of 20 projects in the UK being supported with the aim of improving health care delivery and the

way people manage their own health care by testing and developing innovative ideas and putting them into practice.

The Acute Pain Team will provide psychological support for patients who are at risk of complicated pain management or psychological problems following surgery.

Through preoperative psychological assessment and management, the aim is to decrease patients’ anxiety, manage their expectations of surgery and improve care quality and patient experience.

The programme will run for 15 months and receive up to £75,000 of funding.

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Do a little bit more to get fit As the festive season approaches, now is a great time to get fit. To help, Ferndown Leisure Centre is offering a three-month fitness membership for £99 or swim membership for £60.

The fitness membership, gives full membership benefits including unlimited use of the gym, swimming pool, workout classes, and SWIMTAG. To help each member make the most of their visits, they will get three personal training sessions with a qualified fitness instructor, who will explain how to use the pieces of equipment correctly and safely, discuss fitness goals and devise a personalised programme to follow.

For those who prefer the water, the swim membership offers all welcome sessions, Masters and coached swim sessions, and the use of SWIMTAG. See your results SWIMTAG is a wristband that enables users to monitor distance, swim stroke, speed and see how many calories are burnt etc. As well as making swimming more fun, this helps swimmers stay motivated.

For more information contact Deana at Ferndown Leisure Centre on 01202 877468 or email deanadudman@ pfpleisure.org

October half term View the full programme at www.ferndownleisurecentre. co.uk or pick up a programme from the centre.

Swim lessons Contact Becky or Sue, the Swim Admin team to find out about how children can learn to swim to a good standard in a friendly environment.

Adult swimming lessons If adults would like to overcome a fear of the water or being out of their depth, learn to swim or improve their swim technique, there is an adult swim programme to achieve this. Contact 01202 877468.

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Working here is a breath of fresh air because we have

“TIME TO CARE”

Sandy Islip – an inpatient nurse at Lewis-Manning Hospice in Poole explains what working at the charity is really like After working on a 28-bed ward where I was responsible for between 7-14 patients each day, coming to Lewis-Manning was a breath of fresh air. It’s nothing like the NHS, where often you’re unable to get patients the answers they need because you run short of time and feel pressured to tick boxes. Here we get to focus on Sandy Islip (left) with Sally Church what we all became nurses for – giving (Day Hospice/IPU Team Leader) patients the best care possible.

Every day is different; we each care for 2-3 patients that allows for dedicated one-to-one time with a nurse. This interaction is so important, as often they only get limited time with an oncologist or specialist nurse, which can leave a lot of unanswered questions. Part of our job is to provide a safe space for patients to ask the questions and unburden the fears that they won’t share with their families.

Patients and their carers trust us, we become a little like family to them and of course it is sad at times. But there is so much life and laughter here too. It is a privilege to be part of someone’s life at the end and to know that the support you gave made a difficult time, less so.

Now is a great time to join Lewis-Manning - our new End of Life Care opens soon and we are growing our multi-disciplinary team. I can honestly say I’ve never worked in a team as fantastic and as caring as this. We all support each other and are given the time to develop our own skills. It is a great opportunity to build a career in hospice care at a very special place.

For career opportunities at Lewis-Manning Hospice please visit www.lewis-manning.co.uk/recruitment or call 01202 708470 Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news

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Entertaining Angels

The Great Fires of Fordingbridge By

Julian Hewitt

Fordingbridge Museum MAGS4DORSET readers will have heard of the Great Fire of London.

But many may not realise that Fordingbridge had similar fires, which caused just as much misery and destruction.

In 16th and 17th centuries, most houses in Fordingbridge had thatched roofs and timber frames plastered with wattle and daub.

The only source of heating and cooking was open fires giving a lethal combination of combustible materials and source of ignition.

To make matters worse, there was no organised fire brigade. If fires started, townsfolk would form a line from the nearest source of water, passing leather buckets of water from hand-to-hand. Others would use hooks on the ends of long poles to try and pull down burning thatch.

In July 1662 fire destroyed about 15 houses in the Salisbury Street to Roundhill area, causing

damage estimated at £1,552 and loss of goods valued at £506.

Another fire in June 1672 was even worse, destroying 102 properties, causing £6,751 worth of damage and the loss of £6,882 worth of belongings. In 1702, there was yet another fire in the area of Roundhill and the High Street.

Losses were estimated at £5,059.

Although fire insurance was introduced in the late 17th century, many people in Fordingbridge would not have been able to afford it, and the amount of money lost would have had a devastating effect.

Because of this, special collections were made in churches throughout the country to help relieve the distress. These were called ‘briefs’ and in 1663, the parish of Deddington near Banbury, “gathered for a brief for a fire at Fordingbridge in Hampshire August 30th 5/-.” [25p] The parish

was even more generous in 1672, when records show, “May 24th paid unto John Steere, Paritor, [an archdeacon’s messenger] 8/10d [about 44p] for a brief for a fire at Fordingbridge, which was collected here.” After the great fire in 1702, the parish of Hadstock in Essex records, “July 25th 1703.

Collected for Fordingbridge which had sustained £5059.19.0d loss by fire 1/6d.” [Almost 8p] It is said that when sewers were installed in Roundhill, much of the hill was found to be composed of debris from the fire.

Look out when you are next in Fordingbridge for date plaques on buildings marked with the years 1702 and 1703, which were constructed to replace those lost in the 1702 fire.

Fordingbridge Museum is open Monday to Saturday 11am to 4pm. Closed on Sundays, except Bank Holiday weekends.

The next production of the Fordingbridge Players is the profound comedy ‘Entertaining Angels’ by Richard Everett from 10-12 November at the Victoria Rooms.

The group is also looking for a local business to step in following the move of their headline sponsor from the town. With high overheads including rent for the use of rehearsal space at Burgate School and performances at Burgate or the Victoria Rooms as well as production costs and licence fees, “a financial ‘cushion’ can make a world of a difference,” said the society’s treasurer Sarah Farr. “It can also allow us to put on more ambitious productions like the recent sell-out run of ‘The Railway Children’,” she added.

Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor should get in touch via the Fordingbridge Players’ website www.fordingbridgeplayers. org.uk Tickets for Entertaining Angels at 7.30pm cost £8 each from Jessica’s in the High Street.

Tel 01425 652395.

Cast – (left to right) Annie Mitchell, Nigel Hall, Jill Saunders, Sarah Turner and Wendy Reid

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THE TELEGRAM SERVICE arrives back in Ferndown August saw the opening of the latest E-TEL EXPRESS store now located in Ferndown.

Following on from 9 other stores situated in busy Shopping Malls across South Africa, E-tel Express is a one-stop shop for general low cost business services that include: print, fax, copy, mailbox, business address, meeting room hire, binding, packaging, bulk Sms and both a local and International courier and parcel service. Plus of course the unique facility to send a Telegram worldwide in a variety of themes and message options from weddings to condolences to birthdays.

The store has been well received by the local area and is situated on the busy Wimborne Road East.

Managing Director Mr Philip Clarke said, “I myself have been working in South Africa for the last nine years and it is great to be back again in Dorset.” He added, “We have been very successful in Africa and now that our first UK store is open, we are immediately looking for more opportunities within Dorset and our next store will shortly be based in the Boscombe area.

“Each store is fitted to a high, modern standard and we welcome visitors to call in and discuss their needs.”

E-Tel Express is part of the International Network Telex Group that started operating from Ferndown in 1991 in the field of global message and communication services.

The company has won numerous accolades that include the Prince’s Youth Trust, Meridian Television and Dorset Chamber of Commerce Awards and has supplied telegram services to royalty and stars of film and theatre For further information please contact Philip Clarke: pclarke@telex-net.com Websites: www.e-telexpress.com / www.networktelex.com / www.networktelegram.com Address: 514 Wimborne Road, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9NG

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FERNDOWN UPPER SCHOOL Following the school’s recent Ofsted, where Ferndown was graded Good with Outstanding features, the students of Ferndown Upper School have achieved their own outstanding outcomes.

Ferndown enjoyed its best ever year for exam results at GSCE, AS, BTEC and A Level.

Headteacher Philip Jones stated “I would like to take this opportunity to thank both the students and their teachers for all of their hard work and dedication. These results demonstrate that Ferndown Upper’s students are definitely leading the way, making FUS the highest performing school in the area. We were also very pleased with the results for our STEM subjects, with the results for Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology being extremely high. We also gained our usual superb results for Creative Arts with the highlight being 100% A*-C for Photography.

In fact for both the old headline measure of 64% 5A*-C E&M and the new headline figure of 69% A*-C E&M, Ferndown Upper is officially the highest achieving of the five local Upper Schools.

The school’s result for A*-C was an outstanding 85%.

Our A Level results were also excellent and we were pleased to see so many of our students gaining their expected places at Russell group and other universities, with the good news being that every student in Year 13 gained a place at university or is in full time employment.

25% of our students gained A* and A grades, 50% gained A*-B grades, 75% gained A*-C grades and 99% gained A*-E grades.

In fact for progress, (exceeding your target) Ferndown Upper has been judged to be in the top 1% of schools nationally for both its AS and BTEC results.

For BTEC 94% of students received A* and A grades equivalents.

Our A Level results have been judged to be in the top 10% of schools. A fantastic achievement for our students.”

Ferndown Upper School’s 6th Form Open Evening is at 6pm on 17 November.

Come and see why are students are so successful.

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West Moors for Ferndown It was the coming of the railway in 1847 that precipitated development of the hamlet of West Moors. It grew up around the railway junction – West Moors for Ferndown. Sadly, today, there is little evidence of West Moors Station because the railway line, like so many others, met its fate in the late-1960s when Beeching’s axe fell.

However, the junction had signalled a time of growth and though the hamlet remained part of the civil parish of West Parley until 1956, it was seeing considerable changes.

Records show that West Moors had a school as far back as 1843 for a handful of children, but by 1859 a National School was built for 100 children. In 1903 there was a post office, Lloyds Bank appeared in 1915 and National Provincial followed in 1923. By 1934 there was electric lighting and in 1938 West Moors had a mains water supply.

The 1871 census recorded a population of 158, today around 8,000 people live in West Moors.

There are schools, doctors’ surgeries, churches, shops, a memorial hall,

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library, bowling green, tennis courts, football pitches, playgrounds, a youth club and skatepark. It also has its own parish council with a council office and a pavilion.

Despite the increase in development, West Moors boasts pleasant open spaces. The Forestry Commission plantation, Fryer Field and river walks offer country air and wildlife habitats. There is also the Castleman trailway - a scenic public right of way along the old railway track. Numerous shops and services as well as cafés, public houses and supermarkets complete the village.

A solid community atmosphere with clubs and entertainment sees organised events throughout the year including school fetes, Christmas carols at the Petwyn and a large Remembrance Day Parade held at the war memorial.

With plenty of free parking and being close to the main roads leading to Ringwood, Bournemouth, Poole, Ferndown and Wimborne, the village of West Moors is a popular place to live.

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What was the population of West Moors according to the 1871 census?

Enter online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer to 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Last day for entries is 4 November 2016. The first correct answer drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd are not permitted to enter. The editor’s decision is final. NB You must nominate one business (advertising on this West Moors feature) where you would like to spend your money. The voucher will be valid for 30 days

Legacy award name change West Moors Parish Council has renamed its legacy award in memory of the late councillor Jean Ware. Set up in 2012 to inspire a generation, the award gives an aspiring young person the chance to receive a grant of up to £1,000.

The closing date for the next round is 30 November 2016. As well as the legacy award, the parish council gives grants to young apprentices. For details call 01202 861044, visit the parish office in Park Way or visit www.westmoors-pc-gov.uk.

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Ringwood carnival

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Ringwood’s colourful carnival in September attracted crowds of local people and visitors to the town.

Thousands turned out to watch the two parades and join in with the festivities.

Money raised will be going to local causes.

Celebrations all round Community Volunteers of Ringwood Events Committee are celebrating after being awarded £9,250 by the National Lottery to support local events in the town.

The funding will be used to support Fanfare for Spring, the Christmas Fair and a new youth event in 2017.

The committee is gearing up for its Firework Display on Friday 4 November, which last year attracted over 2000 people and was supported by local business and Rotary Club.

Chairman of the events

committee, Steve Nash said: ”This is fantastic news and will not only support our event at Christmas but also events organised by others throughout the year to really put Ringwood on the map.

“This year the group also took over Armed Forces Day celebrations and it will be the first year the Christmas Fair will be organised by the committee, having taken it over from Ringwood Town Council. The group is also considering a ‘Beach Party’ for young people

in the summer and would like to see more volunteers come forward to help or put forward ideas.”

Ringwood Events Committee was set up in 2015 and is made up of local volunteers who give up their time to put on new events and support existing events.

Some of the profits are used to support other local groups and schools. For more information visit the Facebook page ringwoodeventscommittee or email sl.nash@btinternet.com

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On Friday 4 November Ringwood will again be provided with a superb low cost family firework display thanks to Ringwood Events Committee and Ringwood businesses. There will also be a bar, hog roast, fair rides, huge bonfire, guy competition with prize money. Pre-paid tickets are £1.

Tickets will be on sale at The Gateway, Balloon Array Friday’s Court, White Hart at Poulner and Ringwood Infant and Junior Schools. There will be tickets available at the gate costing £2.

Mary Rose brought to life Members of the Ringwood and Fordingbridge Club for the Blind were given the opportunity to discover more about Henry VIII’s warship the Mary Rose during their September meeting.

A talk about the ship by Trevor Sapey, from the Mary Rose Trust, came with a difference, making it tactile and memorable for the visually impaired members. Trevor was dressed as a Tudor and he described his clothes so members could form a picture of them. In addition, artefacts were passed around the room for members to hold and touch, with Trevor explaining the purpose of each item. The artefacts were replicas of the original articles, which are on display in the Mary Rose Museum.

Many members have been unable to visit the museum but the talk provided an opportunity to discover and imagine more about the Mary Rose.

The club meets every second and fourth Thursday afternoon at Greyfriars Activity Centre in Ringwood at 2.15pm for about two hours. Transport is also available for those needing it. Call Mary 01425 470008 for more details.

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Meet the railway navvy ancestors Ringwood group of the Hampshire Genealogical Society is meeting at Greyfriars Community Centre on Wednesday 19 October at 7.30pm.

The subject of the talk will be ‘The Railway Navvy: his working life’, with guest speakers Chris and Judy Rouse. The prolific expansion of the railways during the 19th century has ensured a great number of members’ ancestors could have been involved in this line of work.

Both HGS members and visitors are invited.

For further information contact Paul Pinhorne on 07982 257510 or email ringwood@hgs-online.org.uk

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Award winning author at rugby club Ellingham and Ringwood Rugby Club, which was formed in December 1966 is celebrating its golden jubilee.

The club hosted an evening in the company of Stephen Jones, the rugby correspondent of The Sunday Times. Stephen has won numerous awards for his writing and reporting and is also winner of the William Hill sports book of the year award.

It was an entertaining evening of anecdotes,

Stephen Jones (left) receives his tie from Bernard Guy

information and thought provoking discussion - with many questions asked and answered in an honest and straightforward manner.

There was also a supper, after which Stephen met members.

Bernard Guy, a past chairman, thanked Stephen for attending and presented him with a club tie.

Mr Jones said he’d enjoyed the opportunity to visit a grass roots rugby club.

Find your voice challenge If your musical talent is lying dormant then Ringwood Choral Society is challenging you to rediscover the pleasure of singing by learning Bach’s Cantata 140.

Director Malcolm Harding does not audition for the choir, which practices on Monday evenings at 7.30pm in Ringwood Parish Rooms, but members do need to

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read music.

“Some members have sung all the pieces before, several times, but novices like me get a lot of encouragement,” says Kathleen Gillett from Poulner.

“Trying to hit a note, shape your vowels and not lose your consonants, as well as listening to those around you and remembering to breathe

at the same time is a workout for the brain. You have to forget about the rest of your life just for an hour!”

The cantata is just one of a feast of beautiful pieces selected for this year’s Advent Concert on 26 November. All ages are welcome to join. Call Malcolm for more details on 07502417950.

By David at Fields Jewellers, Ringwood The iridescent colours in precious opals are considered to be due to interference effects caused by reflection of light from the minute spheres of amorphous silica which opal is composed of.

Most fine opals are found in Australia, black opals have been compared with the wings of tropical butterflies because of the colours they can contain as well as the less spectacular, but just as beautiful, milky white which can contain red, green and blue colouring.

Opal has been much favoured by the rich and powerful and some of the world’s most beautiful can be found in regalia of state.

The most valuable and the largest opal to date was found in 1956 in the Eight Mile opal field in Coober Pedy, Australia. It weighs 3450grms, is 11 inches long, 4.75 inches high and 4.5 inches wide and was named Olympic Australis in honour of the Olympic games, which were being held in Melbourne at the time.

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the Friday’s Cross clock

An appeal has been launched to save an important part of Ringwood’s history.

Keeping time for the town since 1800, the clock on 2 High Street at Friday’s Cross in Ringwood, has gradually fallen into disrepair and stopped working 10 years ago.

The building dates from around 1730 and was originally a clockmakers. It has spent most of its days as a clock and watchmakers or jewellers.

The owner of the building, Chris Wood, would like to restore the clock to its original form. Unfortunately it is proving to be a far costlier process than he had expected, especially as it is a listed building.

He explained: “It has been discovered the clock

face is not the original, which may be behind the current face, and looking at the old photos of the site it is clearly a black face with raised gold leaf numbers.

“The aim is to raise enough funds to renovate the clock to be as original as possible. The restoration will be completed by approved repairers and restorers Bournemouth Clocks, who are recommended by the clerk to the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers.

However we will need to raise £5 – £10k to restore it.”

Ringwood Town Council has been asked to support the move and councillors have been keen to support the project to bring the iconic landmark back into the use.

They have agreed to

award a £1,000 grant to the scheme when enough money has been raised for it to be affordable.

Chris has also contacted New Forest District Council to see if it can help.

He added: “The clock has always provided the time for the town and it would be wonderful to see it doing so again.”

A Facebook group has been set up called Save The Friday’s Cross Clock and donations can be made at www.gofundme.com/STFCC There is also a web page www. savethefridayscrossclock. co.uk which has more details.

Chris is being supported by a committee, which is looking into other fundraising measures.

Ringwood remembers fallen Ringwood branch of the Royal British Legion will launch its annual Poppy Appeal outside Ringwood Gateway, on Saturday 29 October when a poppy will be presented to the mayor.

The Christchurch and Highcliffe Brass Band will play during the morning and the 165 Port & Maritime Royal Logistics Corps, 266 Port Sqn RLC Blighmont Army Reserve will be there for most of the day demonstrating how they

support the regular army.

They will also run activities for young people.

Poppies will be available from the RBL gazebo during the day, together with a tombola.

In the evening, the annual Poppy Concert will be held at the Parish Church, Market Place starting at 7.30pm. The Band of the Hampshire Constabulary will be performing its unique repertoire of classical pieces

and selections from popular shows.

House to house collections and street collections will be held from 24 October-7 November.

The poppy gazebo will be at the Wednesday market on 2 and 9 November and in the Furlong Shopping Centre on 4, 5 and 11, 12 November.

Poppies and crosses will be sold from Ringwood Surplus Stores from 7-11 November.

Remembrance weekend commemorations

Friday 11 November, 10.45am, Remembering the Fallen at the War Memorial, with a two-minute silence at 11am.

Saturday 12 November, 10.30am, service at the War Graves, Ringwood Cemetery.

Sunday 13 November, 10.45am, Remembrance services will take place at the Parish and Methodist Churches, followed by a procession from the Market Square to the War Memorial.

To find out more or to volunteer contact Poppy Appeal organiser Val Aldridge on 01425 478331

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Spice of India review by Liz Turner Shahik Miah

DISCOVER THE EXCITING TASTES OF INDIA IN VERWOOD My first experience of Indian cuisine was as a student living in Leeds.

Going out for a curry was a regular event, with my friends, especially the men, vying for who could eat the hottest. However, when I accepted an invitation to dine out at Spice of India in Verwood, I realised that times really have changed – and definitely for the better.

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eing greeted at the door by the restaurant’s owner Shahik Miah who accompanied us to our table, my friend and I instantly felt at home. Little touches such as fresh roses throughout the restaurant proved that you really do eat with your eyes and we were both keen to choose our meals. The aroma coming from the kitchen certainly appealed to our sense of smell as well. Sitting in the window opposite the kitchen meant I could see in when the door was opened and I was not surprised when Shahik told me later that the restaurant has a five star hygiene rating.

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What to eat? Papadoms enjoyed with an accompaniment of mint sauce, mango chutney, onion salad and Spice’s own red sauce gave us chance to study the menu but where to start?

Indian cuisine has moved on since my student days and the menu reflected the wide range of regional and traditional cuisines native to the country.

The country encompasses a variety of cultures, ethnic groups, climates and soil types which is reflected in the food. The locally available spices, fruits, vegetables and herbs in India have influenced the flavours. The cultural differences and the country’s history also contribute, and by studying Spice of India’s menu diners can almost trace the history and geography of the sub-continent.

Tandoori, passanda, karai and kurma dishes come from the north. Balti from the northwest, biryani and phindi from the south. Rogan josh from Kashmir and Madras, Bengal and Ceylon are selfexplanatory.

Of course every curry is different but the menu makes it clear whether the dishes are mild, medium, fairly hot, hot or in the case of vindaloo very hot.

With over 200 main dishes on the menu, no one could possibly complain about the restaurant not offering a choice. And that’s before the side dishes, rice, bread and starters.

I was quite willing to let Shahik guide me through the tempting array of flavours.

As a starter he suggested my friend and I try the Spice of India special – whole green pepper stuffed with finely chopped chicken and vegetables with medium spices and cooked in a clay oven, and the dumm aloo, scooped out potatoes packed with fresh vegetables and herbs then deep fired. Both were delicious and beautifully presented.

My friend decided on the jalfrezi chicken, a dish that originally appeared in cookbooks of the British Raj. Using aromatics spices, tomatoes, green chillies and green peppers in a sauce, it is classed as fairly hot. She thoroughly enjoyed it declaring it to be “perfect”.

Shahik, after listening to the type of

food I liked, suggested the chicken exotica, one of the chef’s special dishes. This was chicken cooked in a sauce of coconut with mango and pineapple.

Delicious. Not too sweet and the large slices of ripe mango complemented the chicken. What amazing flavours.

We accompanied our main courses with pilau rice, peshwari nan, sag aloo (spinach and potato) and aloo chana (potato and chick peas).

Going back to the eating with your eyes theory – this beautifully presented food made our mouths water and the taste just confirmed everything our eyes had promised.

We’d managed to order too much to eat and Sam, our attentive and charming waiter, offered to pack what was left of our meals for us to take home.

There was a large party in the restaurant with us and I watched with interest the number of dishes they’d ordered. As colourful plates of curries, vegetables and rice were delivered to their table, I couldn’t believe that they’d manage to eat it all. It says something about the qualtity of the food that I saw very little left over and there was certainly no need for takeaway containers for them.

Spice of India is always highly rated on Trip Advisor and many of the clientele are local, coming back time and time again to their favourite restaurant.

Open every day at lunch from 12noon-2pm and evenings 5.30-11pm, the restaurant is licensed. Our Cobra beers were spot on.

There is a dessert menu but while being tempted by the choice, I eventually ended my meal with a coffee. Hot towels to freshen up and time to sit and soak in the relaxing atmosphere ended the meal perfectly.

Spice of India has been open in Verwood since 2009, and has a sister restaurant in Wallisdown.

It’s the special touches that help make Verwood Spice so popular. There are gluten-free dishes, my meal was cooked using no garlic (my choice) and there are no nuts in the recipes, except coconut.

Tuesday nights feature a six course buffet meal for £12.95 and there is a piano night once a month.

Shahik is also a chef and has 30 years’ experience of running a restaurant. It clearly shows.

He recommends that diners make a reservation but says the staff will always try and make room for a few more if they are full.

Hats off to Christmas parties

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THE CHILDREN ARE BACK AT SCHOOL, WE’RE MOVING INTO AUTUMN AND LOOKING FORWARD TO CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE FESTIVITIES, WHICH MAKE IT SUCH A WONDERFUL TIME OF YEAR

It’s time to turn your thoughts to booking Christmas parties and these are a few suggestions about where you could go for a great celebration. Don’t leave it too long though - the best venues get booked up early and you want to make sure you have a warm welcome rather than being left out in the cold.

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Peeks goes Christmas crackers Through the summer one Dorset business has been organising the sale of threeand-a-half million Christmas crackers.

Peeks, based in Christchurch, is one of the country’s leading suppliers of crackers and orders are up 20 per cent on last year.

The company works about six months ahead of the real calendar so while most people were enjoying their summer holidays, Peeks was in full Christmas mode.

The long-established family business has seen orders go with a bang this year.

It sells to all the major pubcos, as well as hotel groups, clubs, restaurants and individuals.

Its mail order business remains buoyant and it trades through its website as well as its party store.

Managing director Nick Peek, the third generation of the family to be at the helm, said: “We are now selling more than three times as many crackers as we were three years ago.

“The increase has been due in part to the acquisition of a cracker business, but also because more people are buying them.

“Those who go out over Christmas for a meal expect crackers to be on the table, and pub groups and hotels know this.

“Also, individuals are buying more crackers and having them for occasions other than Christmas.

“It does seem a bit odd spending all day sorting crackers when it’s the middle of summer, but that is how we have to operate to get enough stock in good time.”

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‘Sponsor a Dog’ is a gift that lasts all year.

For as little as a fiver a month you can give the gift to a friend or buy it for yourself. There are six of our long-term foster dogs who like to send you a gift when you start your sponsorship and cards and letters and photos thereafter.

Please look on our website or phone the office for details.

Another idea is to buy a gift of food for our dogs (or rabbits or guinea-pigs). They particularly like Burns and James Wellbeloved but other types of food are useful too.

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Or, if you work in a place where everyone sending everyone else cards seems passé, then why not wish them all a ‘happy Christmas’, collect the money saved by not adding to the card mountain and send it to us.

You could even donate your ‘Wear a Christmas Jumper to Work’ collection to us too.

And finally, if all else fails and you end up with perfectly nice gifts that you just can’t use, we would be most grateful to receive them at one of our shops, or the office, to help with our fund-raising efforts.

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Waste no time and call your local councillors

In the can The Les Adams Memorial Trophy for the best exhibit in the special collections section of the Great Dorset Steam Fair was awarded to Graham Foster from Verwood. His collection of 100 two-gallon petrol cans dates from 1919.

The cans used to be on the running boards of cars.

By Cllr Simon Gibson

Waste and recycling collections require improvement Tickets are now on sale for Verwood Pantomime Society’s production of Treasure Island by Alan P Frayne.

The show runs from 21-28 January with matinee and evening shows on Saturdays at 2pm and 6.30pm and evening shows on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7.30pm.

More information from The Hub box office on 01202 828740.

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Cllr Simon Gibson

Bin collections are one of the key services operated by local council and the recent service that has been received by some areas is not acceptable and needs improving without delay.

Local residents have been contacting their local councillors to express their frustrations with waste and recycling collections and I fully understand and agree with these frustrations.

It is fair to acknowledge that the vast majority of roads across East Dorset have been collected as planned and have continued to enjoy a very high level of service from the Dorset Waste Partnership. I believe that the Dorset Waste Partnership

has been a success since its inception, with vital money saved and recycling rates significantly increased.

However, some areas, including in my own ward of Verwood East have not had bins collected, in some cases several times.

The Dorset Waste Partnership recently made changes to optimize the collections rounds in East Dorset. I understand that due to teething problems with the new rounds, additional staff are now in place to ensure that all rounds are covered.

I sincerely hope that normal service will be resumed as soon as possible, if this is not the case, please contact your local councillors so that they are aware, as it is important that we get this right.

In other news, following recent by-elections in Ferndown and West Parley, I am pleased to welcome Cllr Andrew Parry to East Dorset District Council and look forward to working with him. Cllr Steve Lugg was also successfully elected to Dorset County Council alongside his role on East Dorset District Council. I know that they will both continue to champion the views of their local residents.Â

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Harvest festival feel to Verwood Flower Show

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A dazzling array of plants and flowers, fruit and vegetable section gave Verwood and District Horticultural Society’s autumn show a harvest festival feel

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he show, which also included a home craft and handicraft section, was on 17 September at the Memorial Hall in Verwood Chairman Ron Johnstone said: “The society is its 69th year and still has an old village feel about it, thanks to the amazing team who coordinate our three shows each year.

“More and more people are taking an interest in growing something small and entering something in the show, which keeps up the spirit of old Verwood”.

A vegetable dinosaur won first place in the 8s class with entries from 2nd Verwood Brownies securing first place for two home grown sunflowers.

ver the winter months the committee will be working hard to plan for the 2017 shows and are particularly keen

to encourage more local children to take an interest in entering their junior section.

When available details can be found on their website www.verwoodhs.co.uk.

“More and more people are taking an interest in growing something small and entering something in the show, which keeps up the spirit of old Verwood”

Marvellous day at Hillside school Hillside Community First School pupils and staff entered into the spirit of Roald Dahl Day on 13 September by dressing up as their favourite character from the author’s books, or by simply coming dressed in yellow, Roald’s favourite colour. During the day, which started with a Roald Dahl assembly, the Verwood children enjoyed themed activities, including a treasure hunt of curious facts about the author and his creations and inventing Roald Dahl type names - a ‘Whunking Fleshlumpeater’ being one of them.

Each child was encouraged to make a donation to the Roald Dahl Marvellous Children’s Charity, which funds nurses, supporting seriously ill children and their families in the UK. The school raised £125.

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MAGS4DORSET’S charity of the year

Udderly content - Betsy gets an affectionate scratch on the head from Christine

CHERRY TREE NURSERY

Betsy

Although our job as trading standards/animal health officers calls generally for a pragmatic approach, we are ever mindful of the responsible positions we sometimes find ourselves in.

I would say that all of us in the team go that little bit extra to solve the problems we are faced with, whether that involves the public, farmers or of course the livestock. Even in our own time we occasionally get involved in local events such as the Dorchester show. Bill, one of the team members actually organises all the showing of the sheep and we try to help him by acting as stewards and helping the judges.

A few weeks ago I was on a routine visit to Honeybrook open farm, near Wimborne, and found out from the new manager he was thinking about getting a few friendly cows of different breeds for the public farm park area. A couple of days later I happened to be on duty at Shaftesbury livestock market and noticed a large Jersey cow on her own in the first pen with a young woman talking softly to her. The woman appeared rather upset and I asked her what the problem was. She replied that her

Cherry Tree Nursery is the Bournemouthbased project of the registered charity the Sheltered Work Opportunities Project (SWOP), which also has a Poole project, Chestnut Nursery.

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father, a local farmer, had recently died and all the cattle had to be sold including her cow, Betsy, who had been given to her by her father on her birthday the previous year. She was clearly heartbroken that Betsy had to be sold with the rest of the cattle, through the market. On the spur of the moment I decided to try and buy Betsy myself. I had to act quickly as she was to be first in the ring.

I contacted the manager at Honeybrook and asked him if the cow could be re-homed at Honeybrook Farm if I bought her. He said “yes” and agreed to reimburse me for the cost. Much to the daughter’s relief I managed to secure a bid for Betsy. All the dealers and drovers at the market were highly amused saying I had gone soft in my old age!

This was the first time I had bought a cow and I must try not

make it a habit. Betsy does appear to have rather a stubborn streak though, it took ages to encourage her with food onto the trailer for the journey to her new home.

She is now happily grazing in the park and seems to have made close friends with another cow so a happy ending all round. If you are visiting Honeybrook Farm, go and say hello to Betsy. It’s worth the walk to her field as she is very pretty.

I am so relieved that she gets on well with her companion as I don’t have room for her in my back garden!

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

Putting trust in air cadets

In celebration of its 75th anniversary, The Royal Air Force (RAF) Air Cadets 1069 Flight Refuelling Wimborne Squadron is celebrating being awarded a £3,000 donation from the grantgiving charity, Talbot Village Trust.

The air cadet unit is dedicated to supporting young people by providing training in aspects of flight to an RAF standard. Cadets

also have the opportunity to take part in outdoor activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

The donation has enabled the squadron’s flight simulator to be taken to new heights with the installation of up-to-date software for training.

Talbot Village Trust trustee, Nicholas Ashley-Cooper, 12th Earl of Shaftesbury, said: ‘‘I am pleased that the squadron chose to come

to the Trust for help to update their facilities. ‘‘The Wimborne squadron teaches a number of young people the importance of discipline and also a range of highly complex skills. It is important for the community to continue to have the squadron as a stepping stone to a potential career in the RAF.’’ Flight lieutenant Nigel Winton, commanding officer explained: ‘‘In our 75th year, we are grateful that the Trust has allowed us to maintain the training which those before us have historically provided.’’

Talbot Village Trust meets biannually, and will be accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants in the area before the Trust meet again in November. Visit www. talbotvillagetrust.co.uk for more information.

NEW HRC CHARGES INTRODUCED Dorset’s household recycling centres (HRCs) have started charging for the disposal of certain items. The charges kicked in on 1 September and apply to asbestos (cement bonded and must be pre-booked), gas bottles including fire extinguishers, hardcore and rubble, soil, plasterboard and tyres (£5 per tyre, no commercial or agricultural tyres accepted). No charge for bicycle tyres. Full details of charges can be found at www.dorsetforyou.com/hrc-charges

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Young Memories of an Old Fisherman

By Trevor Randall, Cherry Tree Propagator Trevor shares these memories in recognition of the work Cherry Tree volunteers are doing with the Stour Valley wardens and the wildlife walks they share.

“There used to be a lovely island full of wildlife on the River Stour between Cherry Tree and Redhill. The channel on either side of the island was very deep, but so narrow I can remember people putting a scaffolding plank down to walk across from the riverbank.

“There were a few trees on the island, and the river alongside it was always full of massive silvery shoals of roach with orangered fins, weighing up to three pounds each.

There were some huge pike and I once watched one of them pull a full-sized mallard duck under the water!

“At the top end of the island was a very deep hole where I used to fish with my friend Alan, using my grandfather’s old wooden sea rod, and wooden centre-pin reel. Every so often I used to hook the same old eel – I could only get his head above the water before he would shake the rod and break the line, even though I used the very strongest fishing line I could find. Alan and I hooked him many times, but he always got away.

“There were many birds on the island, and it was especially good for different types of warbler. Two great crested grebes used to nest in the rushes, and I have to say their courtship in ritual formation was truly spectacular.

“Later on, down past the island, they changed the course of the river. But there are still a few trees in the field as you look down towards Redhill which used to be along the bank of the river when it ran alongside Redhill caravan park. The river is far away now, and the island no longer exists.”

Cherry Tree Nursery can be found off New Road Roundabout, Northbourne.

It is open 8am to 3.30pm weekdays, 9am to 3pm Saturdays, 10am to 3pm Sundays.

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Remembering the

war years O

ften we read stories as we approach Remembrance Day about our war heroes and those lost in action. Indeed, the Act of Remembrance helps ensure that we never forget those who gave their lives for their country and the devastating effects of war.

Joyce

Not only were families affected by the loss of their men going to war and never returning.

But families were also fragmented by evacuation. Operation Pied Piper during the Second World War was designed to protect civilians, especially children in the cities, from the risk of being killed or injured by bombs. During the operation more than 3.5 million people were evacuated. The official evacuation included mothers and children, pregnant women, disabled people and children of school age. Here are the memories of Joyce Bromley who was evacuated to Godalming when she was only four.

I lived in London when war was declared. Everyone including children and babies had to have a gas mask and identity card, which had to be carried all the time, even in school. Anderson shelters were built in gardens.

These were were made by digging a large, deep hole and covering it with metal sheets and the excavated dirt.

Shelters were also built in the roads and people could take shelter in the underground tube stations when the bombing came.

Sticky tape was stuck across windows to stop flying glass and blackout curtains were put up to stop any lights showing outside. Road signs were taken down and street lights turned off so that German planes had a harder time finding London and other cities.

Food and clothing were put on ration. I remember the small book that was filled with coupons and when they were gone, you had to wait until the following week.

Anything metal, for example gates or fences were taken away to make bombs, tanks and bullets.

If German bomber planes were approaching, a siren would sound and everyone would go to the nearest shelter. I can remember being taken to the underground train station.

After the bombing (think earthquakes) the ‘all clear’ siren went and you could go back to the house - if it hadn’t been bombed!

I lived in the block of flats, which was bombed. A friend of mine was reading on the bottom step of the flats and she was blown to the top of the stairs by the blast. It was decided that it was too dangerous for the children, so we were evacuated to the country.

I was happy because my brother Sydney (aged three) and I were told that we were going on holiday. I was given a small suitcase with some clothes in it and, like all the children, a name tag was pinned on me.

Sydney and I saw all the buses lined up and we scrambled to the top and front of one in great excitement, although we all cried when we saw our mothers waving goodbye.

I only saw my mother once in the next six years.

Sydney and I were too young to live with a family, so we were sent to a nursery. Sydney cried all the time. One day Mother came to visit and I was sent out into the garden.

When I came back she had gone and taken Sydney with her.

When I was old enough to start school, (aged five), I was sent to live with a woman, Mrs Flemington and her son Brian, who was older than me and we fought a lot.

They lived in Godalming and had a big garden with lots of chickens.

I didn’t know what chickens were at first, having only seen cats and dogs in London. One of my jobs was to feed them with a bucket of food, which I promptly threw at them and ran away when they all flew at me. I soon learnt that having chickens was a means of having fresh eggs and we would swap them with people who kept cows so we could have a little milk or meat as well.

When I started school, I had to walk five miles to get there. There In Victorian dress, were no buses or cars to ferry us Joyce visits around as petrol was on ration. On a Amberwood in winter’s evening, it was tough having Ferndown to walk out of school in total darkness

– remember there were no street lights - and having to walk five miles to get home. Despite that, school was good because I had friends to play with, but school dinners were horrible. No chips or fizzy drinks, just mashed potato and scrambled egg, both made out of powder. To drink, we were given a small bottle of milk that used to be frozen solid in winter.

When I got home I was given home-made bread and jam sandwiches with a cup of cocoa for my tea, then I had to do jobs around the house before going to bed. There was no central heating or television.

Each Christmas I was given the same doll but with different clothes, nothing else.

I remember that every Saturday, American soldiers used to come in their lorries and chuck (food) wagon. This was good because they gave us chewing gum and chocolate (it was the only time we had sweets).

A lot of the time when I was in bed, I could hear English bombers flying to Germany. They droned like swarms of bees.

I was happy at my new home and enjoyed it very much. Mrs Flemington was strict but kind.

When I was 10 my mother collected me. I can still remember the train journey – she was in tears. Our home had been bombed and my parents now rented two rooms in Reading and there wasn’t room for me, so I was billeted out again. Unfortunately the woman who looked after me was cruel. She had a daughter and one day asked us to watch the potatoes that were boiling, but as we were playing we forgot and they burnt. When she came back she heated a poker (metal bar) in the fire until it was red hot and told me she was going to burn my eyes out. I was moved to another house where the woman starved me. I ran away but I took her husband’s sandwiches to eat. Then I was put in a hostel for a short time.

At last my parents got a house and I could live with them again. I was home after nearly seven years away and sadly I didn’t remember my older brothers and sisters and I didn’t know I had two new brothers and a sister. I didn’t fit in and sometimes I felt like a stranger. All I wanted to do was get out of the house. Eventually I married and had two lovely sons. Both say I am overprotective. I also have three wonderful grandchildren.

My unusual childhood is something I am happy to share with your readers. It may help the children of today realise the extreme difficulties we faced whilst growing up in the war years.

Joyce Bromley

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From cancer to catwalk Verwood’s Nicky Eldon is preparing for an unforgettable day on Wednesday 2 November when she will take to the catwalk at the annual Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show.

Nicky will be sharing the stage with 31 other brave models from around the country, all of whom have had a breast cancer diagnosis, to show that you can still look and feel amazing after diagnosis and treatment.

2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the show and, to celebrate, the event is taking place in a brand new glamorous venue, the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.

Breast Cancer Care aims to raise around £370,000 from the glittering event which will be hosted by Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes.

It will be Nicky’s first time on a professional catwalk.

She says she feels privileged to have been chosen to take part and her advice for anyone just diagnosed with breast cancer is: “hang in there. Eventually you will come out the other side and life will be all the sweeter.”

To support Nicky and help raise funds for Breast Cancer Care visit www. justgiving.com/NickyEldonBreastCancerCare

Lifesaving training Do you know how to use the portable defibrillators installed around the area?

You don’t need special skills, but if you know how to use the equipment, there is more chance of saving the life of a victim of sudden cardiac arrest.

In association with the West Moors Parish Council, the Community Heartbeat Trust will be demonstrating the use of defibrillators and explaining how the equipment works on Wednesday 2 November at West Moors Memorial Hall from 10.30am-12.30pm.

Everyone is welcome and if you require a certificate, contact details must be provided on the day.

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Verwood track under threat of closure

Look who’s

Pitch perfect in Cranborne

Santa is already getting ready to make his annual visit to Ferndown in good time to bring Christmas cheer to the town.

Property developers are proposing to build a fence across a track between Woodlinken Drive and Rowan Close effectively blocking it off. To save it from closure, users of the track are being urged to complete Evidence forms at the town council offices in Vicarage Road.

Verwood Town Council will then apply for a Definitive Map Modification Order.

Cranborne Community Choir is again filling Edmondsham Hut after the summer break. The inclusive choir, formed in 2011, welcomes all singers, whatever their talent. It is under the direction of professional conductor, Jeremy Avis, and sings a cappella which means that, once the choir has learnt a song, it sings it without accompaniment.

If anyone is interesting in joining, phone Lindsay on 01425 656871 or visit www. cranbornecommunitychoir.uk

coming to

Ferndown!

He will be in his grotto on 26 November during a day of seasonal festivities organised by the Ferndown Chamber of Commerce.

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Last year’s mayor, Cllr Julie Robinson with James Robinson, Macie Lefaux and Naomi Tilley Watson

Entertainment

Ferndown will come alive with entertainment including Christmas carols by the Studio One choir in Tesco store’s foyer.

Christmas Market and kiddies rides

There will also be a Christmas market along with the famous chamber stall offering mulled wine, mince pies and a fabulous raffle for the grown ups and for the little ones there will be kiddies rides in the town centre.

Junior parkrun launches at Moors Valley Children from 4 to 14 who have been inspired by Team GB’s success in the Rio Olympics can take part in a new regular weekly junior parkrun at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood. The first junior parkrun will take place on Sunday 13 November at 9am following a circular route through the forest. Moors Valley’s junior parkrun will then take place on every Sunday morning. The new junior parkrun is a free, fun, community activity and

Lily Roberts met Santa last year

covers 2km. It’s designed so children can experience the thrill of running by themselves without adults.

However, children can be accompanied by parents and guardians if preferred, but can only cross the line by themselves. junior parkruns are open to all and easy to join. They take place in a safe and secure environment overseen by experienced DBS-checked volunteers.

Specialist volunteer guides are being recruited to assist runners with physical or mental disabilities and locally, Chris Archibold, the Moors Valley parkrun event director, is training to be the mental health ambassador based at the Park. Anyone interested in having the support of a volunteer parkrun guide can email the volunteers at moorsvalleyhelpers@ parkrun.com.

New runners should register at www.parkrun. org.uk/register/ and obtain a membership barcode. Once they have the barcode they can get free entry to any parkrun anywhere in the UK.

Who will turn on the Christmas lights?

Both the mayor and the town crier have confirmed they will be present as well as Santa, so who will turn on the Christmas tree lights? Pop along on 26 November to find out!

Life Drive pilot launched Thanks to the award-winning Life Drive programme, young drivers in Dorset can access one of the UK’s best driver training courses.

Under 25s make up 12 per cent of road users in Dorset, but they are involved in over 25% of all accidents. Life Drive was designed to help reduce this disproportionate statistic.

So far over 100 young drivers have been on the free course, which is available for 17-25 year olds wanting to build their confidence on the road and is aimed at those who have passed their test in the last four years. The course combines 90 minutes of practical driving with a short interactive session.

The next Life Drive evenings are on 18 October, 14 November and 8 December at SafeWise in Bournemouth. To register visit www.bournemouth.gov.uk/lifedrive

Wimborne in Bloom members at the awards ceremony

Gold for third year running Wimborne has won a gold medal for the third year in succession in the regional South and South East in Bloom competition. The results were announced at the awards ceremony held in Fareham. The town was pipped at the post for the Small Town title by Wareham.

There was a silver gilt award for the second year running for Wimborne’s Redcotts Recreation Ground, which had been entered in the regional parks category.

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– the way forward

Home is where the heart is, but there are times when everyone looks at their ‘castle’ and wonders what could be done to improve it. Colour trends, floor fashions, window dressings and decorative styles all have the habit of changing and what was in vogue a few years ago can suddenly seem very tired.

Not all improvements have to be major ones. Shutters at the windows instead of curtains, a new lamp, or new doors to the fitted kitchen units are just a few ways to improve your home without spending a fortune. Replacing blown double glazing units will also make an instant difference.

If your much-loved carpet is going threadbare, perhaps it’s time to throw it out and replace it with something new, add a lick of paint to the walls and buy one or

Spray painted furniture

two new pieces of artwork and the transformation will be complete.

If you’re practical, you can spray paint your old furniture to give it a lift. These days, it’s all about recycling and turning the old into the new.

There is an enormous amount of choice in the home improvements sector and the advertisers in this section will be able to help you out. Turn to page 32 to find out which matt paints give the best finishes.

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Matt Paint for Every Surface

During recent years the trend has moved towards matt finishes. But which matt paint should you choose - flat matt, vinyl matt or durable matt? When should you use a contract matt? And is there a matt finish for wood and metal?

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Suzy Orford from Peter Robbins Decorators Merchants gives the following advice: flat matt emulsions are for interior walls and ceilings. They have the lowest possible sheen and provide an almost chalky finish that looks just as good in a contemporary setting as it does in a more traditional scheme.

Designer paints such as Little Greene or Paint Library are often chosen for their ultra matt emulsions. If you like this finish but are struggling to find a suitable colour, take a look at either Johnstone’s Trade or Dulux Trade Flat Matt. You will achieve a similar effect but have thousands more colours to choose from.

These dead flat matt emulsions do have one disadvantage. They are difficult to clean and tend to show scuffs and marks more readily than other options. In areas which get more wear and tear such as corridors Mylands paints or children’s rooms it’s worth considering a durable matt emulsion such as Crown Trade Clean Extreme or Dulux Trade Diamond Matt. These have a marginally higher sheen level than a flat matt but can be wiped clean without burnishing and keep that just painted look for longer.

The best-selling finish for walls and ceilings is vinyl matt. It may not be as matt as a flat matt or as tough as a durable matt, but it’s a lot cheaper and comes in every colour under the sun. For most people vinyl matt is the perfect compromise between performance and price.

You may also come across contract matt emulsion. This is the least durable matt of all, but is highly breathable and the perfect choice for new plaster. Its low price and excellent coverage make it a great option for ceilings where durability obviously isn’t an issue. Contract matt is also ideal for blocking out dark colours prior to redecorating with a paler colour. Johnstone’s Trade offers the greatest choice of colours in contract matt.

Mylands Colours of London paints are available in two noteworthy matt finishes. This company has been manufacturing paint in London for 130 years and is well known in the TV and film industry, they made the paints for Game of Thrones, the Harry Potter movies and Downton Abbey.

Mylands Marble Matt Emulsion is made using super fine ground marble powder for a natural but hard-wearing finish for walls and ceilings. It is rich in colour, beautifully flat and can be washed or even scrubbed with no effect on colour or sheen. Mylands are also the only company to make a matt finish suitable for wood and metal. This water based product can be used both inside and out and is both washable and durable. Both these finishes are available in 120 beautiful colours inspired by well-known London landmarks.

I hope this has made sense of the different matt finishes available today. If you have any questions about these products, come and visit our store on Ferndown Industrial Estate and our staff will be happy to help you. Telephone 01202 026663.

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also easy to apply, remove and reuse. Follow the instructions, but generally you peel off the backing and stick it to a smooth, clean, even surface. You can even give it your own quirky touch by giving it a wavy top edge. One way to do this is to cut the shape from kraft paper to test the look.

If you’re happy, then tape the pattern on the decorative paper you’ve already stuck on the wall, use a sharp knife to cut around the template and peel away the paper above.

Ceiling fans

A ceiling fan in the bedroom or lounge not only looks the part, but on those hot summer days will act the part too.

Light fittings

Lighting goes a long way to energize or soothe, and focussed lighting can ease eye-intensive tasks. A successfully lit room is created using layers of light with practical, accent and ambient lighting. Dimmer switches are

mood changers and can transform a room in seconds.

Clean your carpets

Reviving your carpets by using a professional carpet cleaning service will not only make your house look instantly more welcoming, but will improve your family’s health. Although weekly vacuuming helps remove dirt, dust, and hair, a carpet-cleaning service will remove stains, allergens, dust mites, and grit.

Interior doors

A few simple ways to spruce up your home Whether you are selling or maintaining your home, there are many small home improvements you can make to make it look more presentable.

Peel it, stick it, love it Repositionable self-adhesive wallpaper is said to be the hottest thing in home décor right now. It’s

An often-overlooked interior element - doors make a huge impact in your home. Solid wood doors with fine detailing can not only look attractive, but have the added bonus of dampening noise more efficiently than hollowcore doors. They can be painted, stained or left natural to mellow with time.

Paint the front door

A cheery colour will add a unique touch to your property and make a lasting impression. You can dress the door too with new hardware, add a new mat on the doorstep and a couple of striking potted plants either side.

Revive your wood floor

Incomparable to other flooring materials, wood is versatile and warm, but with exposure to dirt and high foot traffic, it can look dull and distressed. Restore its shine by polishing. A wood floor should be polished once a year, more frequently if it’s in constant use.

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IMPROVE YOUR HOME

using the calming influence of

Feng Shui

By Janine Pulford

The ancient Chinese practice of feng shui is about being surrounded by balanced energies in order for you to feel happy and healthy.

F

eng shui literally means wind-water.

It came into existence thousands of years ago when it was used to identify safe dwelling places where families could flourish and grow their crops. Later it was used to site palaces, government buildings and public monuments.

Originally shaped through the culture, geography and structure of China, it is now applied throughout the world.

The Feng Shui Society say it is not a science, but rather the art of placement.

It’s not a question of faith but a fact of life and asking someone if they believe in feng shui, is like asking them if they believe in the weather. Feng shui cannot, says the society, guarantee great wealth, health and happiness. It can, however, encourage a harmonious flow of energy making your living space better able to support you, rather than working against you.

Removing clutter is part of the feng shui process. Clutter represents postponed decisions and the inability to move forward. It creates

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The three power principles of feng shui:

Chi – energy

It is said that chi can accumulate in the objects around you. Chi will flow in through the door and out through windows. The aim of feng shui is to keep the chi flowing gently through your home rather than running straight through it. A wind chime, for example, can attract chi into your home and a water feature such as an aquarium or fountain can stimulate its movement around your home. Chi can have a negative effect when it gets stuck or blocked.

The Five Elements

Fire, earth, metal, water and wood are the five elements and each is assigned a shape, colours and attributes. For instance wood is represented by a rectangle, the colours green and teal and its attributes are growth and expansion. Passion and emotion are found in fire, represented by a triangle and the colours red, orange and purple. Earth’s colours are brown and yellow, represented by a square. Its attributes are grounding and stability.

The Bagua

stagnation, and encourages the ‘putting off until tomorrow’’ mentality. A cluttered house is not a good environment in which to relax or achieve success.

The Chinese have always considered success is dependent on five influences, one of which is feng shui. It is an influence that can be controlled and though it can be effective, it is not magic.

This is a chart used to map the areas of a home and determine where to locate the objects and colours that represent the five elements. The chart maps nine areas of your life including love, creativity, compassion, knowledge, self, fame, power, family and well-being.

In feng shui, colour is used to represent and balance the five elements. Lighting brings more chi into your environment. Art can enhance the chi and the selection and placement of art depends on the area of the bagua you need to activate.

Growing healthy plants and flowers connect you with the natural world and can be chosen in a specific shape and colour to correspond to a particular element and area of the bagua.

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Making a prosperity place Amongst other things, feng shui can be used to create a prosperity place. You can make your own feng shui adjustments to achieve this, or you can employ a feng shui consultant to help.

Your room should be clean, neat and filled with objects and items that make you feel prosperous and thus attract prosperity into your life. A bowl of oranges on the kitchen worktop will symbolise prosperity. The more burners you have on your stove, the more prosperity you attract, so place a shiny kettle on the stove to reflect the burners.

Don’t leave your toilet lid up, as this symbolises flushing your wealth down the pan and keep the door to the cloakroom closed. To stop the water in this room from washing away your wealth, add a red object (fire) or brown object (earth) to symbolically ‘dry up’ the excess water.

Display valuable objects in your living room to symbolise wealth. Add healthy plants in attractive pots to help your wealth flourish and if any of your plants die, replace them straight away to keep your wealth growing.

To make your dining room a prosperity place, hang a mirror that reflects your table and you will symbolically double your wealth. This is because food and guests are associated with wealth. Keep valuable items like silver and china in the dining room to represent

the continuing accumulation of wealth.

In the bedroom hang artwork depicting water, but don’t make the mistake of hanging a picture that depicts water flowing out of your room, or your prosperity will go with it. Water represents the flow of abundance, so be sure that water in your art is flowing into your room.

If you want to attract wealth, surround yourself with the colour green. The colour green is said to stimulate creativity, growth and expansion. It is also the colour of the ‘wood’ element, so you can surround yourself with rectangular shapes and wooden objects.

A simple

feng shui tip Fix your squeaky front door. If the door is crying out for attention, oil the hinge and instantly create more positive energy when you enter and leave your house. The entry door is of great importanance, but oil any other internal door hinges if they have a similar gripe.

As well as using feng shui to improve your home, you can use it in the garden, in fashion, in your car, during spring cleaning, to attract love and romance and in pregnancy. The uses of this ancient practice appear to be endless. There are even feng shui tips to fatten your bank account, but I’ll leave you to research that one for yourself.

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in and around the area

what’s on

this month Until 6 November

‘Lines of thought: Drawing from Michelangelo to now’, 70 works from the British Museum by artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Picasso, Matisse and Hockney. Open daily. Free admission. www.poolemuseum.co.uk

15 – 30 October

New Forest Walking Festival 2016.

Expert-led walks revealing the history, heritage and wildlife of the New Forest.

Festival dates include half term week. www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/walking_ festival

26 October

Pumpkin evening, Stewarts Garden Centre, Broomhill. Family Halloween fun. £3.50 with £1.50 going to Lewis Manning Hospice. Ticket only event.

01202 882462

26 October 7.30pm

New Forest Jazz Workshop, Godshill Village Hall opposite the Fighting Cocks.

All levels of musicianship are welcome.

For details call Derek Ayling on 01425 650770 or contact by email Hippotrain@btinternet.com

26 October 7.30pm

Verwood Keyboard Society presents Ryan Edwards playing a Yamaha at Verwood Hub. 01202 822936

27 October 5pm-7pm

Knoll Gardens Bat Walk. Dusk stroll with Dorset Wildlife Trust looking for bats as part of Wild About Gardens week. £5, child £3, proceeds split between DWT and the Knoll Gardens Foundation.

Booking essential. 01202 873931

27 October 7.30pm

Jazz at the Meeting House, Ringwood with the ‘Memphis Jazzmen, to support Julia’s House.

28-29 October 9.30am-1pm Fairtrade autumn event at Verwood United Reformed Church, Manor Road.

Fairly traded every day and Christmas items and catalogue. 01202 814270

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

29 October 10.15am

West Moors Horticultural Society coffee morning, West Moors Memorial Hall.

01202 871536

30 October 10am-4pm

New Forest Jazz Workshop, all day workshop featuring Ben Essenhigh, a rhythm specialist. For details call Derek Ayling, on 01425 650770, or email Hippotrain@btinternet.com

31 October 7.30pm

Kinson Photo Club presents international medal winning photographer Maurice Pugh, ‘Looking at Nature’ through his camera. Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Milhams Rd. £3.

01202 892976

2 November 12.15pm

Ferndown Probus Club meets at Dudsbury Golf Club, Ferndown for lunch and talk on ‘Magic Behind the Screens’.

01202 875757

2 November

Fireside Theatre East Dorset branch meets for reading of ‘No Room at the Inn’ by Joan Temple. Hosts Carol and Richard Sharples. 01202 829978

3 November 12.30pm

Eat & meet lunch with quiz. Warm welcome for anyone who is alone and would enjoy some lunchtime company.

Royal British Legion Ferndown Club, Church Road. Members £3, nonmembers £6. In association with Douch & Son. To book your place call 01202 877706

3 November 2.15pm

West Moors WI bazaar, Memorial Hall, Station Road. 01202 868781

3 November 7.30pm

Verwood Horticultural Society meeting at Memorial Hall. ‘Northern Cyprus Isle of Beauty - Scented Isle’ by Eric Watson 01202 814376

5 November 10am-4pm

Craft fair, St Mark’s Church hall, New Road, West Parley. Proceeds going towards new kitchen in hall. Appearance by local author Heather Chamberlain.

Face painting. 01202 987915

5 November 11am-12noon Bonfire and fireworks craft activity.

Fordingbridge Library. 0300 555 1387

8 November 7.30-9.15pm

Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group, talk ‘Roses in No-Mans Land: Nursing in the UK and on the battlefields during World War 1’ at Richmond Hill St Andrews United Reformed Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. www. bournemouthandbeyond.co.uk

9 November 10am-12.15pm ‘Dark Knights and Saxon Days’ talk and visual presentation by local author, Janet KL Seal, in The Cedar Room, Haskins Garden Centre, Longham, in support of Wimborne Stroke Support Group. £5 for visitors, includes tea or coffee. 01202 884737

10 November 7.30pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society AGM followed by ‘Dorset through the year -part one’ by Paul Sturgess. Community and Resource Centre, 41- 44 King Street. Wimborne. 01202 887006

11 November 7.45pm

Wimborne Movie Makers meets in green hut next to Allendale Centre, Wimborne to film a ‘whodunnit’. 01202 387515

12 November 10am-3pm

Wimborne in Bloom charities fair, Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Stalls raising money for own charity. 01202 888703

15 November 7.30-9.15pm

Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group, talk on ‘Incorrect Political Correctness’ at Richmond Hill St Andrews United Reformed Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. www.bournemouthandbeyond.co.uk

15 November 7.30pm

Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society presents concert of popular music

by Andrew Nix at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. Visitors welcome. £5. 01202 895254.

18 November 1-4.30pm, 19-20 November 10am-4.30pm

Wimborne Art Club exhibition and sale of art and craft. Pamphill Parish Hall, BH21 4ED. 01202 892064.

19 November 10am-12 noon

Wimborne in Bloom pre-Christmas coffee morning with raffle and bring and buy, 34 Park Lane, Wimborne.

01202 888703

19 November 10am-1pm

Canford Cliffs Christmas craft fair, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Canford Cliffs Village Hall, Ravine Road, BH13 7HT. 07811 871347

19 November 1pm

West Moors Horticultural Society, buffet lunch followed by presentation of cups and trophies West Moors Memorial Hall.

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19 November 7.30pm

Dorset County Orchestra concert, Dorford Centre, Dorchester. Programme includes Mozart’s violin concerto, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet overture and Walton”s Henry V Suite. dorsetcountyorchestra.org

21 November 2.30pm

‘West Moors: a history in images’, St Martin’s Discovery Group, St. Martin’s URC.

22 November 7.30-9.15pm Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group, ‘Round London by Canal’ at Richmond Hill St Andrews United Reformed Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. www.bournemouthandbeyond.co.uk

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Well-chuffed by Model Town event

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The Land Girls made an appearance at the Mini Steam and Vintage Day held at Wimborne Model Town and Gardens on 24 September. Classic cars and motorbikes as well as steam rides and vintage teas were enjoyed throughout the event.

Originally built in the 1950s, Wimborne Model Town was almost lost to the world in the 1980s when the land it was on was sold to developers. A forward-thinking group of local people headed by Councillor Pat Hymers managed to negotiate with the developer who, by the end of 1986, agreed to gift the model town to the people of Wimborne.

Volunteers dismantled it piece by piece and moved it to a new site along King Street. This year, Wimborne Model Town celebrated 25 years since it reopened on the larger King Street site.

The vintage day included the Bear Cross Bus Company bringing a 1950 Leyland Titan (ex Bournemouth bus) that offered trips around Wimborne as part of the vintage experience.

To find out more visit www.wimborne-modeltown.com

What’s it Worth?

Antiques antics with Eric Knowles Eric Knowles is coming to Ferndown with his twohour one-man show revealing What’s It Worth?

Promising more antiques antics, the show at the Barrington Theatre on 18 November, is a witty and entertaining look at the world of antiques with one it its best raconteurs Eric Knowles is one of those rare individuals who is able to share his extensive knowledge of the world of antiques in a manner that is easily understood.

With over 20 years working on the BBC’s flagship programme The Antiques Roadshow under his belt, Eric has become the friendly face of what for many years proved to be a business shrouded with no small element of mystery.

In What’s it Worth?, the lad from Lancashire takes the wraps off a business in which he has been immersed for over 30 years. The first part of the evening is given over to what are quite often irreverent anecdotal reminiscences, ably supported by excellent images.

The second part of the evening is devoted to the audience’s treasures – 25 of which have been selected by Eric during the initial meeting and greeting session and welcome party.

If you would like to be in the audience to learn from Eric’s expertise, or just enjoy the stories, The Barrington Theatre and mags4dorset have two tickets to give away for the show, which starts at 7.30pm.

For your chance to win answer this question: Which town was Eric born in?

Enter online at www. mags4dorset.co.uk or send your entry to: What’s it Worth?, MAGS4DORSET, 1st Floor King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EN. Closing date is 7 November. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees at the Barrington Theatre and Pulford Publicity Ltd are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

Pat Hymers (centre) and the Land Girls Photo by Tom Scrase

All about daffodils A talk by Gwynne Davies on the ‘History and Development of the Daffodil’ opened the Fordingbridge and District Horticultural Society’s autumn series.

A member of the RHS Daffodil committee, Gwynne judges shows both nationally and internationally.

He explained that daffodil is the common name for the plant genus Narcissus which are predominantly spring perennial plants. The flowers are generally yellow or white with six petal-like tepals and a cup- or trumpetshaped corona.

They originate from the Iberian Peninsula and have spread far and wide.

They reached China, via the Silk Route and China is now a large-scale grower of daffodils. In Holland, of the 25000 hectares of bulbs, 5% are given over to daffodils and, of those, 50% are given to the Tete-a-Tete variety.

Three types have stayed on the Iberian Peninsula and in March each year daffodils and many other wild flowers carpet large areas of valleys and hillsides.

The UK has only two indigenous daffodils, the Lent Lily (largely on the

North Yorkshire Moors) and the Tenby Daffodil (in Pembrokeshire).

After ‘crossing’ to breed new types it takes seven years before the first flower is seen, which means that some key breeders never saw the fruits of their labours.

This included the breeder of probably the best known daffodil–King Alfred.

Daffodils are very tolerant to a range of soil conditions and they like moisture, but not standing in water. Recommendations for the garden are St Keverne, Carlton and Camelot which are yellow. A good white variety would be Quiet Waters.

After flowering the flower heads should be snapped off, leaving the stem and then feed applied every fortnight for the next three fortnights.

Feed again in February with half-spent tomato feed

to enhance the colour of the next flowers. They can be lifted and separated when the foliage turns brown and then replanted directly with three to four inches above the shoulder.

The number of questions at the end of the talk showed that it had stimulated much interest and had given the members an insight into the fascinating world of the daffodil.

The winners of the table show were: Longest runner bean: 1st Dave Manston, 2nd Harry Brownings, 3rd Sue Hockin. Three tomatoes–all one kind: 1st Ray Witt, 2nd Dorothy Colbert, 3rd Ian Elton. Three dahlias: 1st Dave Manston, 2nd Harry Brownings, 3rd Debbie Merry The next meeting is on the 31 October (7.30pm, Avonway, Fordingbridge) with a talk by Sara Gruzelier on Creating a Garden for all Seasons.

Winner Two tickets to see Judie Tzuke, at the Barrington in Ferndown were won by S Gregory of Ferndown. The competition answer was Welcome to the Cruise.

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Architectural model of the planned Ringwood Arts Centre

Celebrate the New Forest’s food and drink The New Forest is holding its first food and drink festival week, from 31 October to 6 November.

Cllr Barry Rickman, leader of NFDC, said. “The festival will showcase the unique food and drink on offer and attract visitors to stay in what is usually the first quiet week of our tourism and visitor season.

“The area’s impressive array of food and drink businesses makes up part of our strong local business community, and I am very proud to be supporting the industry with what is sure to be an enjoyable event.”

Free events include a Living and Learning Event at Beaulieu Road Pony Sales yard on Wednesday 2 November where locals and visitors can learn all about the forest’s rich history and cultural heritage - followed by some scrumptious outdoor food cooked by top chefs. www.thenewforest.co.uk/newforestfoodfest

Curtain rises on art centre construction A hole in a wall will mark the first phase of the construction of Ringwood Arts Centre

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undraising is underway to raise the £55,000 necessary to make a ‘meaningful start’ to the £7million project, which was granted planning permission by the New Forest planning authority in 2014.

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However permission for the multi-use community hall, cinema and theatre will expire in February unless a start is made on the project.

The project’s steering group chairman, Mike Osborne said: “The local authority has agreed that

creating an opening through a listed wall to give access to a new car park will constitute a proper start to the project planning permission will then be crystallised in perpetuity, allowing us to get on with the job of raising money to fund construction of the building itself.”

All pre-commencement planning conditions have to be met and completed, including a Section 106 Agreement of a highways’ levy to cover footfall and traffic generated by the building.

Director of fundraising, Carly Redwood, is working towards achieving major funding from business, charitable trusts and arts foundations, but hopes local people will get behind the campaign so the building can become a reality.

She said: “People in Ringwood have the opportunity to play a meaningful part in the Centre’s future.”

Work on the opening is planned to start in December and will be finished in February. Following that, the car park, which is currently owned by Greyfriars Community Centre, will be reconstructed with new curbing, drainage, lighting and resurfacing. Once the Arts Centre is built it will become a NFDC fee-paying car park.

More details can be found on www. ringwoodartscentre.com.

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New Forest Horse’s head sculpture is public’s choice

Fungi

- look but DON’T PICK This autumn, the Forestry Commission is launching a new campaign to highlight the importance of the New Forest for fungi, and to appeal to people to support a ‘no-picking’ code on the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The SSSI is designated in part for its interesting fungi and is a stronghold for many rare and endangered species.

They are often thought of as being plants, but some experts say they are closer to being animals.

There are at least 70,000 species world wide, approximately 12,000 in the UK and 2,700 in the New Forest.

Forestry Commission England is encouraging visitors to document their autumn discoveries by posting images of autumnal colour on social media channels using the hashtag #autumnleafwatch.

Popular Dutch entertainer returns to Verwood Verwood Keyboard Society members are looking forward to the return visit by the popular Dutch performer DirkJan Ranzijn.

He will be playing his Bohm keyboard at the Society’s concert on 7 December at Verwood Hub, where tiered seating and camera projection enable the audience to see the performer’s hands and feet wherever they sit. The concert is at 7.30pm and tickets are £7 for visitors.

Enquiries to Janetta on 01202 822936.

The public have chosen a stunning horse’s head sculpture by an artist from Milford-on-Sea, as their favourite at the New Forest Open Art exhibition.

Thousands of people attended the exhibition at the New Forest Centre in Lyndhurst this summer, which is run in partnership with the New Forest National Park Kim Authority.

Weiler Visitors had the chance with ‘The to see dozens of pieces of Forester’ art inspired by the wildlife, landscape and traditions of the New Forest.

More than 700 votes were cast by art lovers at the annual exhibition, and Kim Weiler’s 3D gorse wood horse head ‘The Forester’ was the clear winner. The piece triumphed over a record-breaking 215 entries and earned the artist a £100 prize.

People’s Prize winner Kim said: “The New Forest Centre in Lyndhurst has been a fantastic showcase over the summer for the Open Art Exhibition and I am so thrilled ‘The Forester’ has won the people’s prize.

“The New Forest is such an inspiring place and my pieces are made from gorse wood, collected under licence from around the Forest.”

View an online photo gallery of this year’s entries at www. newforestnpa.gov.uk/openart2016.

Ringwood allotment competition Awards were presented to the winners of the 2016 Ringwood Allotment Competition at a town council meeting.

Members of Ringwood Garden Club undertook the judging. Their representative, Robin Atack, reported that he and his fellow judges looked forward to this task every year, which they very much enjoyed as there were some wonderful plots. He said: “It is always interesting to see how tenants coped with difficult weather conditions with the extremes of drought and flood, and a lot of cloudy days this year. It was good to see some newcomers with winning plots, as well as contenders from previous years who had maintained their high quality.”

He congratulated all the winners.

Cllr Andy Briers, chairman of recreation, leisure & open spaces committee, announced the winners and presented prizes: Overall winner: Michael Gubbins, plot HR18.

Upper Kingston: 1 Robin and Ann Shields, plot UK10A; 2 Kay Sutton, plot UK11.

Southampton Road: 1 Mrs Hurlock, plot SR21A; 2 Colin Joy, plot SR8.

Hightown Road: 1 Michael Gubbins, plot HR18; 2 Neil Evans, plot HR3.

Mini plots: 1 Josephine Burkin, plot HRM12; 2 Simon Aust, plot HRM15 All prizewinners received gift vouchers and certificates, site winners and the overall winner were also awarded trophies.

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From creative art sessions to yummy tastings, find out all Kingston Lacy has to offer this autumn by checking out the website for more details: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy.

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Historic car returns home A remarkable 1948 Riley RMB has been shipped from New Zealand to the National Motor Museum Trust at Beaulieu

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The Riley RMB 2 ½ litre was built in 1948 in Coventry and exported to a dealer in Bern, Switzerland James Welch’s father, Pat Welch, acquired the Riley in 1955 as part payment on his farm, after the car’s owner had brought it with him when emigrating to New Zealand.

“In January 1957, at age 15, I passed my driving test in the car,” recalled James Welch.

The car was sold in 1970 and after an accident was abandoned outside, then stored in a shed.

James (pictured below) bought it back in 1985 and started a total restoration.

The Riley finally returned to the road in 2007, still with just 55,000 miles on the odometer.

“I am 74 and with no beneficiaries,” he said.

“I had dreamed that this car, because of its rarity, should go to a place where it can be exhibited for all to see. After having this car in my life for 61 years, I am so very pleased that it has gone to such a prestigious home.”

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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) RoadSmart is backing a Stay Bright campaign, which is encouraging youngsters to wear bright reflective clothing on their way to and from school as the days get shorter.

The campaign is being run by the FIA, the governing body of motorsport and has won the backing of a host of Formula 1 stars including McLaren pair Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso, Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg and Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo.

IAM RoadSmart has been actively involved in the campaign and through its local volunteer network will be handing out reflective key rings and stickers to 2,500 school children. www.staybright.org

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Nolan Irving

Q. Has the Brexit vote impacted on the property market or not?

I’m totally confused.

A. Ah yes, the Brexit vote. It seems

that hardly a day goes by without someone asking me that question and that’s probably because there have been so many vastly differing opinions ever since the vote ranging from a) that the market has taken a serious hit, or b) that it has barely been affected at all - or even c) that it’s actually powering ahead. So I’m not really surprised that you are a little confused.

I think that the vastly different opinions on Brexit’s impact depend on which part of the country the properties are in. I have no doubt that the London market has taken a bit of a knock over the last couple of months due to a fall in investment from foreign buyers but in our area

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the market has gone from strength to strength.

The day after the Brexit vote, it did feel like the predictions of an almost immediate collapse of the property market were going to become a reality. We had a couple of sales fall through as a direct result of buyers in London withdrawing their offers on properties which were involved in chains with our clients’ properties, however we have not experienced any since.

In the lead up to the referendum there was a heavy focus on what the outcome would mean for the property market and as soon as the result was announced the press and news agencies started talking the market down, that was until

they got distracted and the focus turned to the political dramas that then unfolded. Media attention was quickly drawn away from speculating about a property market disaster and the media focus was on the political parties and the politicians.

So although there was an initial feeling of what will happen now, buyers didn’t wait and see for long, and quickly carried on buying again.

We have for a long time suffered with a supply and demand issue, too few properties available for sale to satisfy the demand in our area from buyers.

This has really been the driving force behind the continual upward surge in prices over the past few years and there are no signs of it slowing down even following Brexit.

In fact August and September this year have proved to be our busiest two months back-to-back for the last year or two!

Obviously with the recent news indicating that the Prime Minister could formally start the process of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU next year, we will have to wait and see if that in any way slows the market but my feelings are that things will just continue as they are. The more time buyers sit around waiting to see what might happen the more prices are moving up and out of their reach. The simple fact is that people will always need to move house and so as long as supply continues to lag behind demand, property will always be sought after.

Cyril Coles pictured on the church plaque

Cyril with fellow tank crews in 1916

Are you related to First World War tank hero Cyril Coles?

One hundred years since the death of a young Dorset hero in the first tank attack in history, a search has been started for the descendants.

Gunner Cyril William Coles was killed in action at The Somme when his tank engaged the enemy on 15 September 1916. He survived the tank being hit but he climbed out straight into the sights of German machine gunners.

After being killed, his remains were interred next to the disabled tank and following the Armistice, were relocated to the Bull Road cemetery to the east of Flers.

A chance discovery in a church revealed his identity and a century later, his story is being told at The Tank Museum in Bovington.

Melissa Lambert, the sister of

the museum’s exhibitions manager Sarah Lambert, spotted a photo and plaque in Coles’ memory at Skinner Street United Reformed Church in Poole. The caption read: ‘Cyril Coles who was killed in the first tank attack near Flers September 15th 1916.

Aged 23 years’.

It prompted museum staff to research Coles’ life and they discovered he was born at Canford in 1893. He was the son of a corn miller and was working with his father at Creekmoor Mill in 1911. Coles undertook just five months of training before travelling to France in August 1916 where he formed one of the eight-man crew of tank D15.

He was also identified in one of the first group photographs of tank crewmen and after further research,

the museum discovered which tank he served in at Flers and what happened to him and the crew.

His brother, Donald Coles, named his only son after him in 1925 keeping Cyril’s memory alive.

However staff have been unable to trace the family further and are appealing for any descendants to get in touch.

David Willey, The Tank Museum’s curator, said: “We knew that a Cyril Coles was killed on the very first day that tanks ever went into battle. But finding such a personal story practically on our doorstep was a complete coincidence.

“For our centenary exhibition we identified eight of the first tank men, some of whom took part in the

first ever action, and Cyril Coles is one of two who didn’t survive the war. He was one of the very first tank crewmen to be killed and 100 years on it would be wonderful to make contact with his family.

“We’re in touch with the families of several of those who took part, but would love to find the relatives of Cyril, especially as he was local.”

He added: “Like so many names on First World War memorials we all pass by without a second thought, Cyril was until recently just another anonymous casualty of a war fought long ago. But now we know he was one of that small group of men who were pioneers of tank warfare and was inside one on the very first day they rolled towards the German trenches.

“We know that his tank D15 was hit and disabled by artillery and that as he climbed out to escape along with his fellow gunner they were both cut down by German machine gunners. The remaining men in the crew escaped with injuries.

“One hundred years later we feel it is important to remember these brave men and we’re pleased to have been able to bring Cyril Coles to people’s attention with our exhibition.”

Contact The Tank Museum on 01929 405096

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2 oak breakfast bar stools with spindle backs and swivel seats.

VGC. £60. Verwood. 01202 820782 B&Q garden shredder. Excellent condition. £15. 2 Adirondack garden chairs, dark grey plastic with stools. Never used. £20. West Moors. 01202 892179 Ladies coat, Viyella, navy blue, full length, size 18. Cost £349, worn once. Perfect condition. £50.

Ringwood. 01425 839318 Gibson jigsaws, 6 boxes each containing 4 puzzles by Trevor Mitchell. Complete, as new. £10 per box or offers. Ringwood.

01425 475616 Kitchen cupboard doors, 11 good quality Canadian light oak.

5 matching drawer fronts. Suitable for intended use or project. Must collect. Free. Wimborne. 01202 849563 Tall fridge freezer. £35.

Undercounter silver fridge. £75.

Ringwood. 01425 483896 Haynes Owners workshop manuals. Suzuki SJ410/413, Vitara/Samurai 970cc/1298cc/1324cc/1590cc.

Hardback. New condition. £7.50.

Morris Minor 948cc/1098cc, two books. Oily thumbprints. £3.

Fordingbridge. 07867 813213

Twin single beds, pine headboards and mattresses. Good condition. £125. Christchurch.

01202 471485

Beko freestanding fridge and freezer, silver, both 56 x 21-inch.

As new. £50 each. West Moors.

01202 875443

Tables, coffee, occasional and drop leaf dining. £30 the lot.

Wimborne. 01202 891492

Snooker/pool dining table, mahogany, 3ft 6in x 6ft 6inch. Slate bed includes cues and rest. Six chairs. £250. 0789 1188395

Metal desk, w 50-inch x d 23-inch x h 29-inch. £12.50. Oval table, from M&S Home range, 70-inch extending by 21-inch. VGC. £30 Ferndown. 01202 873411 Patio gas bottle, 13kg. Almost full.

Cost £68 will accept £20.

West Moors. 01202 872696 Electric Flymo 30cm disc lawn mower. Pack a Mow model with vision plate. £20. Scotts rotary spreader. £12. Both items in good working order. Ashley Heath. 01425 461286 Volvo V40, 1977, MOT March 2017, new tyres March 2016. £300 ono.

Wimborne. 01202 889304 Mirrors, white frame with gilt tracing 24 x 18-inch. £12. Wide gilt frame 21 x 27-inch with bevelled glass. £20. 01202 873411 Left handed golf clubs, full set, Yonex irons, 2 drivers, new 3,5,7 woods. Electric Hillbilly trolley.

Golf balls etc. £70 ono. Wimborne.

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Two bicycles, for woman and man, Raleigh and A S Gillott. Excellent condition. Price to be agreed.

Ashley Heath. 01425 471292 Golf clubs, set of 9 Top Flite irons 3 to pitch. Excellent condition. £25.

Bag if required £5. Verwood. 01202 826148 Baby buggy, Hauck Disney, hood, basket and bumper bar.

Used twice, as new. £42. Child’s red plastic table, two wooden chairs with pencil design legs. £12.

Ferndown. Other baby items for sale. No texts or withheld numbers.

07792 178733 Log burner, large, 16inch d x 26½inch l x 30inch h. St Ives. £100 ono. 01425 473791 Crochet blankets, multi-coloured, 4 ft square. New wool. For throws, knees, shoulders. £10 ono. Small patio table and chairs, light wood effect top, metal legs. Good condition. £25. West Moors. 01202 890097

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