The Purbeck Gazette - Issue 307

Issue 307

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5 February, 2024

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TUNING OUT

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MEET LUCKY LILLII

RUNNING THROUGH

...the green door.

Environmental message on Swanage beach

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– WHO FELL FROM OLD HARRY! RNLI open day disrupted to pick up pooch Page 4

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What’s inside this issue...

Antiques and Collectibles 39 Arts & Entertainment 40-42 Business 36-37 Dorset HealthCare monthly round-up 20 Durlston Country Park column 12 Farming 29 Field & Stream 30 Free Ads 43 Food & Drink 34-35 Health & Wellbeing 31-33 Home & Garden 28 Letters 12 Local Services 45-47 Margaret Green Animal Rescue 8 Motoring 38 Politics 26-27 Puzzles 22-23 Puzzle Solutions 44 Reader’s picture 27 Sport 24 Spotlight Diary 43 Telling It Like It Is 25 Wanted 43 NEWS

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glorious mud! A hospice charity is inviting fundraisers to take part in its Muddy Dog Dash Page 19

n Celebrity chef Lesley Waters will be supporting students with autism when she comes to Dorset Page 35

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Noel Gallagher’s Poole gig Wareham Whalers help young people Audience with football’s Mr Bournemouth Museum reaches out to elderly Police appeal on fake officers Plans for homes near Dorchester farm

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End of the line for radio station

PURBECK Coast FM – Swanage’s community radio station – will cease broadcasting later this month, it has been revealed.

The station, started in 2017, has announced it will leave the airwaves on Thursday, February 15, due to a “lack of funding and practical pressures”.

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, the station has been unable to secure sponsorship amid rising running costs.

“Despite everyone’s best efforts it has not been possible to resolve these issues,” a spokesperson for the Swanage Pier Trust, which managed the station, said. “[The Trust] has therefore

Purbeck Coast FM, started in 2017, stops broadcasting next week PHOTO: Swanage Pier Trust

reluctantly taken the decision to close Purbeck Coast FM.” The station has acted as a

community hub, noticeboard and media training facility for young people.

But the financial climate meant it was unable to continue.

“Sadly, the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis had a huge effect on the station’s day-today operating costs, as well as its inability to secure sponsorship from local businesses who are also feeling the effect,” the spokesperson went on.

“Swanage Pier Trust are extremely grateful to our station manager and the incredible team of over 40 volunteers who have worked tirelessly on this project from the beginning, which has earned them recognition in two categories at the National Community Radio Awards.”

Chief executive of the Trust, Ben Adeney, said: “As founder of the project, it is a great disappointment that we were unable to secure the support we needed for the station to continue.

“We would like to thank all the volunteers, members of the public, local businesses and organisations for their support over the years.”

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Dog rescue interrupts lifeboat station’s open day

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Lillii fell off the cliff at Old Harry

Photo: Swanage Coastguard

AN RNLI open day in Swanage was interrupted with an emergency report a dog had fallen off the cliff at Old Harry.

Volunteers at the town station were welcoming the public for the arrival of the new inshore lifeboat, Roy Norgrove, when they were called to the incident at just before 3pm.

Both Swanage lifeboats were launched to reports of a dog that had gone over the cliff.

“The local Coastguard were on scene and guided the

lifeboats to a cove on the northern side of Old Harry Rocks,” a spokesperson said.

“Lillii the dog had been spotted from the cliff top in a small cove that was cut off by the tide.

“The inshore lifeboat was able to navigate the shallow waters to drop two volunteer lifeboat crew ashore to retrieve Lillii.

“She was pleased to see the lifeboat crew arrive and tentatively approached the crew,

who picked her up and carried her to the lifeboat as she appeared to have injured one of her back legs.”

Crews got their hands on a blanket to wrap Lillii up, and she was soon returned to her owners once back on land.

Swanage lifeboat helm,

Becky Mack, said: “We were quickly able to locate Lillii thanks to the first informant having called the coastguard to assist with locating and recovering the dog.

“Although it was cold and choppy on route to Old Harry, the northern side was sheltered and easy for the inshore lifeboat to reach.

“Thankfully, Lillii had survived the fall and was happy to be picked up by the volunteer lifeboat crew, so that we could quickly return her to land where she could be taken by her owners to the vet.”

FORMER Oasis star Noel Gallagher will be landing his High Flying Birds in Poole for an intimate show in March.

The band’s first show of 2024 will be at Lighthouse Poole on Sunday, March 17 – 20 years after Noel and his Oasis bandmates rolled into

Dorset in June 2004 as a warm-up for their headline show at Glastonbury.

Tickets for Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are now on sale.

Following their gig in Poole, the band are set to play a sold out show at

Portsmouth’s Guildhall on March 20, ahead of a headline performance at the Royal Albert Hall for the 24th annual Teenage Cancer Trust concert series, on March 21.

In the summer, the band will perform headline shows at Wigan’s Robin Park (Thursday,

July 18), London’s Alexandra Palace Park (Saturday, July 20), as well as Cardiff Castle (Wednesday, July 17) and Halifax’s The Piece Hall (August 1).

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An RNLI crew rescued the dog

PHOTO: RNLI

Lighthouse landing for Noel’s band

Family history: Find out more at open days

PEOPLE tracing their family history can get help and advice at a special open day event later this month.

The Dorset Family History Society is opening the doors to its research centre, in Fleets Lane, Poole, on Saturday and Sunday, February 17 and 18.

The event will give people

the chance to see what the society has to offer as they look back through their family tree.

The open weekend runs at the Treetops Research Centre, Suite 5 Stanley House, Fleets Lane, Poole, BH15 3AJ, from 10am to 3pm on both days.

“The centre has all the major family history websites, parish

register transcriptions for Dorset and miscellaneous information from other counties, monumental inscriptions, an extensive library and a sales area,” a spokesperson said.

“Experienced volunteers are available to give one to one help and guidance to everyone, not only those with Dorset ancestors

but from wherever your ancestors came from.

“Both members of the society and non-members are welcome to call in.”

For more information on the society, visit www.dorsetfhs. org.uk, call 01202 785623, or email contact@dorsetfhs. org.uk.

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Sculpture with a ‘green’ message

CUSTODIAN, a sculpture with an environmental message, received a lot of interest from passers-by and on social media when it was installed on Swanage beach for one day only.

Artist Robert Marshall said the sculpture had an optimistic message at the start of a new year.

He added: “Custodian is the name of the artwork and the name given to the figure that is

running through the door. He is leaving one world behind and entering another.

“In this new world ‘man’ begins to reconnect with the natural world – symbolised by his head and hand holding a baton that is covered in a ‘flutter’ of butterflies.

“The message is simple, encouraging each generation to leave the world in a better place as we pass the baton on from one generation to the next.”

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Care home firm goes into administration

A FIRM that runs two Dorset care homes has gone into administration, it has been confirmed, with some residents still seeking new homes.

Tom Grummitt and Andrew Smith, of insolvency firm Bridgewood, have been appointed as administrators of Hantona Ltd, which operates the Old Rectory in Swanage and Delph House in Poole.

Hantona announced in December that it was to cease trading due to financial difficulties. Since then it has been working with Dorset Council and BCP Council to support residents and their families and help them move to alternative accommodation.

Delph-House at Broadstone PHOTO: Google

Mr Grummitt said seven residents currently remained at the Old Rectory and 11 at Delph House, however the homes would remain open until all

residents had been safely relocated.

He said: “This is a very difficult time for residents, their families and staff, and we are

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doing all we can to minimise any disruption or distress.

“We are working closely with the local authorities and the Hantona management team to ensure that care can continue to be provided until all residents are relocated and that the quality of care can be maintained.

“We are also gathering information to ascertain the financial position of the business and, while Hantona had announced its plans to cease trading a number of weeks prior to our appointment, we will continue to explore all possible options.”

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Wareham Whalers help young people WAREHAM Whalers gave £1,000 to Purbeck Youth & Community Foundation at Purbeck Youth Club when they presented a giant cheque to young volunteers.

The foundation runs local youth clubs and supports young people in the community.

A spokesperson said: “We so appreciate local support to keep our support for young people on track and managing the centre to be used for many groups.

“Look out for more about our Family Hub developing.”

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McFly and Paloma Faith for Camp Bestival PALOMA Faith, McFly and Pete Tong Ibiza Classics will top the bill at the 2024 Camp Bestival.

Running between July 25 and 28 at Lulworth Castle, the festival will also see performances from the likes of James Arthur, Orbital, Jake Shears, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and The Darkness.

Camp Bestival curator, Rob da Bank, said: “Hold on to your hats good folk of Camp Bestival Dorset, it’s time for some lineup news to light up your January.

“Without further ado prepare to rave (with violins and a conductor) to Pete Tong and his Ibiza Classics, singalong to Paloma Faith, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and McFly, dance like no one’s watching to The Darkness and hear all the Scissor Sisters hits with Jake Shears - and maybe save a bit of gas in your tank for special guest James Arthur.

“Oh yeah, and when mum or dad have taken the kids to bed and you’re staying out for that extra hour or three, don your finest dance trousers for Orbital, Roger Sanchez and Gok Wan. “My aim with the lineup at Camp Bestival is that there’s lots for everyone but

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Margaret Green Animal Rescue Calling all local traders!

ARE you looking for a fabulous event to attend this summer?

Would you like the chance to showcase and sell your goods, while supporting rescue animals in need?

If so, then we may have the ‘pawfect’ opportunity for you!

We are very excited to be hosting our Country Dog Show at our Church Knowle centre, near Wareham, BH20 5NQ, again on Sunday, August 4, and we can’t wait to welcome many of our wonderful supporters and their dogs back to the event for another fun-filled day.

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Cricket writer on 1926-27 England tour

‘Pooh Day’ at care home

RESIDENTS at Upton Bay care home were thrilled to be joined by youngsters from Muddy Boots nursery in Hamworthy, for Winnie the Pooh Day. They joined together and acted out scenes from the iconic books, coloured pictures and enjoyed cuddling Tiger, Eeyore and

Piglet.

Stacey, manager from Muddy Boots, said: “It was wonderful to see smiles and joy from the children and elderly residents. The children loved every minute.” Home chef Alain made homemade biscuits shaped like pooh to finish the morning.

THE first guest speaker up to the crease and into bat at the Dorset Cricket Society’s first meeting after the Christmas break was cricket writer Jeremy Lonsdale.

Jeremy spoke about his new book, No Picnic, about the MCC tour to India and Ceylon in 1926/27.

The meeting was told that the tour was skippered by Arthur Gilligan who doubled up as tour manager. Only 13 players formed the squad, which Gilligan considered inadequate and, after his protest, MCC reduced matches to two days.

Three Yorkshire players who were out in India coaching were added to the squad.

The party were away for six

News months and covered 34,000 miles by sea and land, playing 34 matches.

Speakers for February will be Barry Lewis, former Dorset CCC captain and administrator; Ben Skipworth, managing director of Dorset Cricket Board; John Bryant, chairman of the Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians; and Middlesex, Kent and England cricketer Dean Headley.

In March the society welcomes Kumar Sangakara, Sri Lanka captain, who played county cricket for Surrey; Middlesex and England Test player/selector, television commentator and new chairman of the World Cricket Council, Angus Fraser,; and finally, John Barclay Sussex, author, MCC president 2009/10 and the society’s vice-president.

Dorset Cricket Society meets at the Hurn Bridge Social Club next to the Christchurch Cricket Centre on Thursday from 1.45pm. New members welcome. Visit dorsetcricket society.co.uk.

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An audience with . . . football’s Mr Bournemouth

FORMER AFC Bournemouth chair Jeff Mostyn wowed the crowd at a special charity event.

An Audience with Jeff Mostyn, hosted by Warren Munson from Evolve, took place at Parkstone Yacht Club in Poole in aid of LewisManning Hospice Care.

During the event, which saw the colourful former football man regale fans and charity supporters with stories of his life, he was also confirmed as a patron of the charity, following his most famous manager at Bournemouth, Harry Redknapp and wife, Sandra.

“It was a heart-warming event at which Jeff entertained his audience as he took them on a wonderful journey of his life, from his humble northern roots, leaving school at just 15, facing adversity, his diverse working

Clare Gallie chief executive at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, former Bournemouth AFC chair Jeff Mostyn and Warren Munson from Evolve

career successes, his enduring passion for football and, of course, his history with his

beloved AFC Bournemouth and their fairytale success,” a spokesperson said.

purbeckgazette.co.uk When asked, ‘what advice would you give to your younger self’, Jeff said: “Stand up for yourself, never let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve.”

And his definition of personal success?

“Achieving your dreams and your goals within your limitations and not what other people expect of you,” he said.

There was a flurry of questions at the end, with Jeff in no rush to leave his captivated audience, who thanked him for his loyalty to AFC Bournemouth and his unwavering commitment to the club and its fans.

Clare Gallie, chief executive at Lewis-Manning, said: “Wow, what a pleasure it was to have Jeff and his wife Rosie with us this evening. What a journey to hear about.

“We are so pleased to welcome Jeff on board as a patron, too, it’s a real honour to have his continued commitment to our charity.”

Warren added: “Jeff’s whole story and the candid and honest manner in which he shared it meant that he was such a huge inspiration to everyone in the room.

“I interview many people but this conversation was one of the most enjoyable ever.”

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Lost and found: Fire crew’s golf club call

Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, in Studland

FIREFIGHTERS – or FORE! fighters – picked up some unusual souvenirs as they responded to a call.

A Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue crew from Swanage was sent to reports of a fire near the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, in Studland on Tuesday, January 16.

However, despite the blaze being a “controlled burn”, firefighters did not head home empty handed – picking up dozens of golf balls (pictured) as they made their way back from the scene.

“This evening, one pump was

called to a fire near the Isle Of Purbeck Golf Club,” a Swanage Fire Station spokesperson said.

“Crews took a long walk through the course to the fire, which turned out to be a controlled burn.

“Once a responsible person returned to the fire, we were able to head back to station.

“On the way back we managed to find some souvenirs – most of which likely belong to our watch manager, Nick Corben.”

They added: “If you enjoy long walks in the dark, then we are currently recruiting.”

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HELLO February! With the winter chill coming to an end and spring fast approaching, February is such a lovely time of year at Durlston Country Park. Some days it can feel like you have the entirety of the National Nature Reserve to yourself, and then half-term brings more visitors, with families and children spending their holidays enjoying our many events and exploring 320 acres of coast and countryside.

A morning walk offers early birdsong emerging from the Blackthorn, Hawthorn and Hazel, including the sounds of song thrush, dunnock and chaffinch. Some lucky visitors may be in with a chance to see bottle-nosed Dolphins from the clifftop – be sure to let us know if you spot them! A warm day may bring out a brimstone or small

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Durlston Country Park has a lot going on this month

tortoiseshell butterfly, along with the chance to see adders at Tilly Whim – our first sighting for this season was December 29. Guillemots and razorbills have started to return to the cliffs – just in time for Valentine’s Day – and will soon stay here for the breeding season until July. It’s a really an exciting time to look out for wildlife returning to our grasslands, meadows, woodland and coast.

February 7 marks the end of our Victorian Durlston

exhibition in the Fine Foundation Gallery, but fear not, this will then be replaced with our in-house exhibition Durlston and the Sea running from Friday, February 9, to Friday, March 1. The castle and exhibition are free to enter and open daily from 10am4pm.

On Friday, February 23, the Wareham Whalers will be returning for another fantastic performance in the Fine Foundation Gallery of their songs and sea shanties. Tickets can be purchased on the Durlston website, so don’t miss out! In the February half-term we also have some exciting kids activities and events including a Dinosaur Discovery Trail running daily, our drop-in craft and activity session Wild Wednesday and a kids drawing workshop with

artist Mark Page. For more information on all these events and more, please visit www. durlston.co.uk/events.

Durlston, being a Dark Sky Discovery Site, is a great place for stargazing. With two dates in February for our brilliant astronomy evenings, this month is perfect to explore the night skies! Make sure to check the website on the day for cancellations, as it is weather-dependent event.

Make sure to pop up to Durlston this February as we hope to see you here! All the best from the Durlston Rangers.

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classified as a species that causes ecological, environmental or socioeconomic harm.

Shooting birds for fun is savage, and it fuels the powerful blood sports’ industry, which then tries to justify this appalling activity by inserting some of the dead birds into the food chain via businesses such as Wild Food.

Are the owners of Tops Nurseries going to tell the children the truth? That the “wild meat” they are eating is not actually wild?

That someone got a great deal of fun out of using the bird they are eating as target practice?

Will they tell them about the damage to the environment? The suffering of the birds? I doubt it.

Penelope Piper Wincanton

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Pancake races ready to go

ALL is set for the Wimborne Minster Pancake Race on Tuesday, February 13, to run again this year.

The venue is, as always, outside the main north porch entrance to the Minster and the first race will commence at 11am as the Pancake Bell is tolled.

Competitors will be required to run around the Minster tossing their pancakes at each of the four corners of the church.

All competitors should report to the north porch by 10.30am complete with frying pan and ready-cooked pancake.

Everyone is most welcome to enter.

Do have we some challengers

(over 18) to win the John Loader Memorial Cup and become the Minster Pancake Champion 2024?

Races will also be held for under-18s – depending on number of entries these will again be split into three age ranges: four-nine, nine-13 and 13-18.

Likewise, races will be staged for pre-schools and toddlers, and those using wheelchairs.

This year the race is being held during half-term and the first race will be started off with Pre-schools and toddlers.

So come on, get yourself into training for the big day and pick up an entry form, available in the Minster or from the Parish Office or just turn up on the day.

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Pheasants not ‘wild food’

“GAME on the menu” – Purbeck Gazette, January 22 – contains highly misleading information about pheasants.

Pheasants are not “wild food”, they are not “sustainable” meat and they are absolutely not “natural”.

More than 60 million non-native game birds – including pheasants – are imported into the UK every year by the shooting industry.

Once they have been released into our environment, they are either shot – for fun – run over or predated.

These birds have been

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Museum reaches out to the elderly By editor@dorsetbiznews. co.uk WIMBORNE’S Museum of East Dorset (MED) has launched an innovative outreach project that aims to bring memories to life for elderly people.

Members of the museum’s team of experienced volunteers, supported by funding from Dorset Council, visit day centres, care homes and senior clubs across East Dorset to run sessions which use artefacts and objects from bygone eras to spark memory and turn back the clock.

These objects include soaps, toys and old records to create a nostalgic sensory experience.

Museum trustee Sue Cook, who helped to secure the funding, said: “We can theme the sessions accordingly to suit

requirements. ‘Toys and Games’, ‘Wartime’, ‘Holidays by the Sea’, ‘Childhood’ and ‘It’s a Man’s World’ are just some of the themes we can build around the amazing array of museum artefacts we’re lucky to have access to at the Museum of East Dorset.”

Museum director, Chezzie Hollow, said: “Our carefully curated collection of objects will transport participants back in time, triggering memories and sparking conversations.

“From the strong scent of carbolic soap to the feel of a vintage toy, each item has been selected to evoke a sense of nostalgia and encourage reminiscing.

“Research has shown that reminiscence provides many therapeutic benefits for older people, particularly those living

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Homes scheme for former bar and restaurant A CLOSED Weymouth bar could be converted back into homes if plans are approved.

Plans to create two townhouses and two maisonettes at the former Rumshack restaurant and bar, in Maiden Street, have been submitted to Dorset Council.

“The former restaurant and bar premises has changed hands over recent years and is now closed, and having been vacant for some time, the buildings are now in poor repair,” the application said.

“The premises are made up of a group of three buildings, comprising two former townhouses on Church Passage, which have shopfronts at the

ground-floor level, and a former warehouse-style building on the corner of Church Passage and Maiden Street.”

The plan aims to change the use of the premises to residential, with “minimal external building works” taking place.

“The proposal comprises two maisonettes in the corner warehouse building and two town houses to the north, fronting Church Passage.”

Each townhouse would have an open plan living/dining/ kitchen area and two bedrooms, the plans said, with two bedrooms.

“The maisonettes would

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provide a one-bedroom unit at ground and first-floor level and a two-bedroom unit on the second floor above with bedrooms at the attic level.”

The original arrangement of the buildings, including houses on Church Passage, would be reinstated, the plan said, with “unsightly existing signage, advertisements and ventilation ducts to be removed”.

“All new doors and windows would be painted timber, and where necessary, windows would be sliding sashes, or inward-opening to avoid any encroachment onto the pavement.”

For more details, and to comment on the scheme, log on to www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk and search for application reference P/FUL/2023/07423.

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Sport for all at care home

STAFF and residents at Maiden Castle House care home in Dorchester enjoyed a packed calendar of unique exercises, fun games and healthy competition during Sports Week.

The care home burned off the Christmas calories with light exercise through a range of fun activities and initiatives organised by the activities team.

Staff and residents kicked off their year of fitness with 10 activities designed to give all residents an exercise to take part in.

Maiden Castle House Sports Week began with Communifit, training sessions designed to be social and inclusive, followed by gentle exercise and Tai Chi, which helps residents maintain strength, flexibility and balance.

The action continued with a volleyball competition and a few legs of darts, inspired by the recent World Darts Championship.

Sports Week also included golf putting and table tennis,

followed by three-wheeled antics with Cycling Without Age, a not-for-profit organisation where volunteers take older people and those with mobility difficulties out on ‘trishaw’ cycle rides.

AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust visited the home for football training – Care South, which runs Maiden Castle House, is a long-time partner of AFC Bournemouth – and the collaboration has delivered special memories from football days at its homes, stadium visits, coffee mornings and more.

Sports Week ended with a pedal exercisers contest, encouraging staff and residents to engage in healthy competition.

Paul, a resident, said: “It’s been so much fun. I especially enjoyed the Tai Chi, which I felt was very peaceful.”

Sport and light exercise features across the activity calendar at Maiden Castle House to promote better

Residents at Maiden Castle House care home in Dorchester took part in 10 activities over the course of a week

balance, healthier lifestyles and improved wellbeing, while encouraging residents to be more sociable.

Ashley Smith, home manager at Maiden Castle House, said: “We really enjoyed our week of sport and exercise. It was a fun way to get everyone moving and there’s been an activity for everyone to be involved in.

“It’s very important to give residents in our care the opportunity to engage in light exercise as there are so many physical, mental and social benefits.”

Maiden Castle House is part of Care South, a not-for-profit provider of residential and Care at Home services across the south of England.

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Police appeal on fake officers

A CAR with flashing blue lights pulled over a vehicle in Poole and drove off in it – but it wasn’t the police.

Detectives are investigating an alleged robbery and impersonation of a police officer, which happened at around 5.45pm on Monday, January 15.

The occupants of a silver Skoda Superb were driving in Fleets Lane when an Audi with flashing blue lights in the grill requested them to pull over, a Dorset Police spokesperson said.

“Two men reportedly asked to check the driver’s licence and asked all occupants to get out of the vehicle and hand over their car keys.

“It is alleged that one of the men subsequently got into the Skoda and drove it away.”

During the incident, the driver of the vehicle – a man aged in his 20s – was reportedly sprayed in the face with an unknown substance, believed to be an ammonium-type spray. He did not sustain any serious injuries.

Then, at around 8.20am on Tuesday, the Skoda was found in Whitchurch Avenue and seized for examination.

Following enquiries, two men – aged 33 and 45 and both from London – have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and impersonating a police

officer.

Detective Inspector Darren Moores, of BCP CID, said: “We take reports of robbery involving violence very seriously and will fully investigate those matters to bring suspected offenders to justice and reassure our communities.

“I would ask anyone who may have seen the incident in Fleets Lane and has information to help my enquiries to please come forward.

“Also, I am appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity around the vehicle in the Whitchurch Avenue area between the time

of the incident and around 8am on Tuesday, January 16.

“If anyone has any relevant home CCTV or dashcam footage from either location, please contact Dorset Police.

“We appreciate this incident may cause fear in the community and I would encourage anyone with concerns to please make contact with their local neighbourhood policing team.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240007639. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

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Get set for Lewis-Manning’s pawsome Muddy Dog Dash in Upton Country Park!

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has launched registrations for its hugely popular ‘Muddy Dog Dash’ event and is encouraging dog owners to get involved in what promises to be a brilliantly fun…and muddy event!

The ‘Muddy Dog Dash’, kindly sponsored by Barratt Homes, takes place on Sunday 17th March at Upton Country Park, Poole. Runners, walkers, families and friends, with or without a dog can

choose between a 2.5km and 5km muddy obstacle course. Spectators are more than welcome and can enjoy the pawsome event village while they wait for their muddy friends to return! Hannah Garrett, Event Fundraiser at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care said, “You can choose to run, jog or walk, that’s up to you. Whatever your ability it will be a fantastically muddy experience. There will be various fun obstacles including ramps, tyre runs, wiggle poles and much much more!

There will be goodie bags sponsored

by Nurturing by Nature, rosettes and certificates.

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“Finally, we want to say a huge thank you to our kind headline sponsors of this event, Barratt Homes. They have

also assisted us with a number of the obstacles on the course.”

Megan Hamlyn, Marketing Manager at Barratt Homes concluded, “We are thrilled to be supporting Lewis-Manning Hospice Care again for their hugely popular ‘Muddy Dog Dash’, it’s certainly an event not to be missed!

Barratt Homes are always keen to support their local communities and causes like Lewis-Manning who provide vital care and support to patients and their families across East Dorset and Purbeck.”

Hannah concluded, “What are you waiting for?

- On your barks, get set… GO!! Sign up today on our web site: https://lewismanning.org.uk/ muddy-dog-dash/.

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Your Health Matters

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Work begins on major new mental health facilities for Dorset ‘SPADE in the ground’ ceremonies have heralded the start of work on two building schemes which will greatly enhance services for people struggling with severe mental health issues in Dorset.

Dorset HealthCare has been allocated more than £70 million to improve inpatient mental health facilities at sites in Bournemouth and Poole, as part of the Government’s New Hospitals Programme.

And Lord Markham CBE, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care, joined staff from Dorset HealthCare and peer specialists from Dorset Mental Health Forum to formally get development work underway.

The first project will see the construction of a new, eightbed psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) for children and young people at Alumhurst

Road, Bournemouth.

It will mean seriously ill young people can be cared for locally instead of being sent for specialist treatment elsewhere – potentially hundreds of miles from family and friends.

The second project, at St Ann’s Hospital in Poole, will also see the creation of a replacement adult PICU, alongside additional adult mental health inpatient beds, improved accommodation – ensuring all patients have their own rooms – and a new ‘place of safety’ suite for patients detained under the Mental Health Act. Both schemes were granted

Lord Markham, peer specialists Naomi Leigh and Keeley Diffey, and Matthew Bryant at the Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, turf-cutting

planning permission by BCP Council earlier this year. After initial enabling works, full construction will start early in the new year, with enhanced patient care in place for 2026.

Matthew Bryant, Dorset HealthCare chief executive, said: “We are absolutely delighted that these projects are underway. We’re very grateful to the Government’s New Hospitals programme for the funding to make these facilities a reality, and I also want to thank all the Dorset HealthCare staff who have worked so hard behind the scenes to make this happen.

“These facilities will

represent a major step forward for mental health services in Dorset. They will allow us to care for seriously ill local people close to friends and family in purpose-built, modern accommodation, greatly reducing the need for out-of-area placements and improving people’s chances of recovery.”

A dedicated web page with further information is available at www.dorsethealthcare.nhs. uk/about-us/future-mentalhealth. It features design images and more information about how these facilities will improve mental health services for Dorset.

No mains gas? Grants could be available FINANCIAL help is available for Dorset Council residents who aren’t connected to mains gas, or who meet other criteria.

Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck are delivering grants of up to £200 – in the form of supermarket vouchers – to families in need, on behalf of Dorset Council.

People may be eligible for the Alternative Fuel Grant and

receive financial support to help with their energy costs if they: Have no mains gas and use coal, oil, wood or gas bottles to heat their home; live in a park home; live in a house with multiple occupation (HMO); are from the traveller community.

Judy Herring, service manager at Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck, said: “There is funding available for

people who may have not been eligible for the discounts announced by the Government last year to help with energy costs.

“We encourage people who meet the eligibility criteria and live in the Dorset Council area to contact their local Citizens Advice office to apply for the grant.”

To apply for the Alternative

Fuel Grant, contact your local Citizens Advice office. Visit www.citizensadvicedorset.org. uk to find your local office or call the Dorset Adviceline on 0800 144 8848.

For general advice and support call the Dorset Adviceline on our freephone line 0800 144 8848 (Textphone: 0800 144 8884), between 10am and 4pm on weekdays.

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Plans for six new homes near farm

SIX new homes could be built on land to the rear of a farm in Dorchester.

A planning application for development of land to the rear of Fordington Farm, in Alington Avenue, has been submitted to Dorset Council.

The scheme, submitted by J&F Properties (Southern) Ltd, would see a main access created over a parking courtyard from Armada Way. “Six new residential units are proposed and sufficiently spaced out around the site,” the application said.

“Care has been taken to balance the amount of housing and parking with appropriate amenity space and landscaping for this town location.”

Access to the development in Dorchester would be through a parking courtyard in Armada Way PHOTO: Google

It said the properties would stand at two storeys high, with two of the units rising to 2.5 storeys, and unit six 1.5 storeys.

“Therefore, the new dwellings match the scale, form and character of the area, while

allowing for some variation and visual interest,” it went on.

“The layout has been determined by the main access point coming off Armada Way. “The orientation of the new dwellings has been carefully

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“Providing some active frontage onto the public footpath to the east provides additional passive surveillance and helps to make the area safer.”

The homes would be built with “traditional detailing”, “respecting the character of the local area and providing a quality appearance”.

“The use of brick as facade material is in keeping with the context, of which is almost all brick, including the existing main dwelling,” the application added.

“A mix of recon stone cills, lintels and brick headers add detail to the elevations, as well as attractive porches.”

The scheme will now be considered by Dorset Council planners. For more details, and to comment on the scheme, log on to www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk and search for application reference P/FUL/2024/00246.

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Sport

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Swanage suffer Hammer blow

Swanage & Herston 2 Hamworthy United 3 SWANS suffered their second home defeat in four days against Hamworthy United at Day’s Park in the Dorset Premier League, following the home loss against Holt Utd. A minute’s silence was held before kick-off to honour club stalwart Lenny Fooks who sadly passed away the week before.

Swans suffered a hammer

FOOTBALL blow after two minutes when United’s Tadgh Case ran through and beat keeper Taylor Hibbs from an acute angle.

Swans’ Ocean Smith and Hammer’s Nemo Nixon both went close as the teams started creating chances on a difficult pitch.

Charlie Dyke in the Swans midfield was influential alongside Jack Hughes and Dec

Reserves hit for six Canford United 6 Swanage & Herston Res 1 SWANS Reserves suffered a heavy away defeat in Dorset League Division 2.

Despite a Dan Cavendish goal, Swans conceded four first half goals which made the second half a mountain to climb.

The second period saw an improvement but two further goals were conceded resulting in a defeat which leaves Swans one off the bottom of the league.

Swanage & Wareham 37 Weymouth & Portland 22

By Ron Butler WEYMOUTH & Portland were the visitors to Bestwall in the latest Southern Counties league fixture.

Swans started in their usual way by giving away a penalty virtually from the kick-off.

This put the visitors on top and in the first 15 minutes Swans gave away six further penalties which meant Weymouth were in the Swans’ half for all of this time.

Finally, a penalty in front of the posts saw the visitors go into a three-point lead.

Swans moved into the Weymouth 22 from the restart, and as Weymouth tried to kick clear, the ball was charged down

by Swans, wing forward Jack Jenner pouncing on the ball over the try line. Fly-half Jamie

RUGBY

Team: K Jacques, C Furmage, R Lock, J Crosland, S Pryor, S Page, S Willcocks, B Hughes, D Cavendish, S Grygiel, A Dragon. Subs: T Parrott, A Burgess, E Mead, Z Arp, J Rowley. Star man: Tony Parrott. Special mention: Blake Hughes.

Hamworthy inflicted Swanage’s second home defeat in a row

Keates.

Cody Moore raced through the Hammer’s defence but was halted by a fine stop from keeper Jacob Deakin, who was injured in the collision and had to be replaced by outfield player Ty Famurat.

Cody Moore again went close and Hibbs saved to deny Case, then Nixon hit the post with a cross-shot.

Swans equalised on the hour when Moore was fouled and Jack Hughes dispatched the spot-kick.

Swans’ joy was short-lived when Case hit the bar, then the

rebound hit the unfortunate Olly Smith for an own goal.

The young Hammers side doubled their lead with a good finish from Tadgh Case for his second goal.

The hardworking Cody Moore gave the Swans some hope, lobbing the keeper when clean through, but it was too little too late for the Swans, who missed their chance to climb the table.

Weymouth & Portland 15pts.

The second half started with Weymouth giving away a couple of penalties and Swans advancing into the visitor’s 22, and from a line-out the ball was passed to Jack Jenner who powered over the line for his second try out wide (17pts-15).

Swans were putting the ball through the three-quarters and were looking more like a team, but both sides were committing offences, so the penalty count increased.

On 60 minutes, Swans had a penalty close to the posts which Foskett converted bringing Swans’ score to 20 points.

Six minutes later, Swans had a move by the 8 backs which saw centre Tom Munns break clear and score out wide (25pts-15).

Swans were on top now as Weymouth ran out steam, and

after 72 minutes from a scrum the ball was moved all along Swans’ backs to winger Olly Dillon who went in by the corner flag, bringing Swans to 30 points.

With three minutes left, an identical move saw Olly Dillon go in for his second try. This time Jamie Foskett added the extras bringing the score to 37pts-15.

In the last minute a penalty to Weymouth was kicked into the Swans’ five metres line but a visitor’s winger caught the ball and went in for a try out wide.

This score was converted.

Team: T Hibbs, Olly Smith, Brad Smith, O Gundogdu, J Streams, D Keates, J Hughes (E Steele 75), C Dyke, C Moore, S Peacock, Ocean Smith. Sub: E Steele.

Star man: Cody Moore. Special mention: Charlie Dyke and Ogun Gundogdu.

Swans pull away after patchy start Foskett added the conversion (7pts-3).

Swans continued to give away more penalties and after 25 minutes the visitors managed a catch/drive move to score a try in the corner.

For a change, Weymouth gave away a couple of penalties, but Foskett missed with an attempt at goal.

In the next 10 minutes Swans gave away three more penalties, and from a tap Weymouth forced their way over the try line. This was converted (7pts-15).

With two minutes to go in the half, Swans had a penalty which they put into the visitor’s five metres line and debutant winger Lewis Reeves went in at the corner. At half-time it was Swanage & Wareham 12pts

Swans: M Spencer, S Bowen, E Dimercio, T Munns, O Dillon, J Foskett, O Peters, Z Wyburgh, C Foskett, A Crouch, J Towers, Z Payne-Faulkner, J Jenner, C Moag, K Jones, N Audley, A Foskett, L Reeves. n OTHER RESULTS: Swans 2nd XV 46, Poole 5; Swanage & Wareham Ladies 48, Poole Women 7.

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End of an era as local radio station wraps up A O

Thursday, February 15, we’ll be doing an ad-hoc ‘farewell’ with as many presenters as we can squeeze in saying their own personal goodbyes.

KAY, I hope you will forgive me if I take up most of this column by telling you about the sad demise of Purbeck Coast FM, which has been a huge part of my life since mid-2018, a venture started by Ben Adeney, the manager of Swanage Pier Trust.

He and a few colleagues poured hundreds of hours and thousands of pounds into establishing a community radio station, based on Swanage Pier.

The paperwork required by Ofcom was prodigious and took months to get through, but eventually we launched on August 12, 2019, broadcasting from our beautiful studio on Swanage Pier – I say ‘beautiful’ because never in my career as a journalist or radio presenter have I ever had the good fortune to work in a light, airy studio with views over Swanage Beach on one side, and views over the Isle of Wight on the other. I would like to thank Ben and the Pier Trust for giving me the chance to – probably – end my radio career in such spectacular surroundings.

A ‘community radio’ station is just that – it’s not ‘commercial radio’ like Heart, Wave and GWR. We were limited as to how much time we could allocate to adverts and how much money we could bring in from advertising revenue. And that limit provides not enough to cover the overheads such as electricity, licences, the station manager’s meagre salary or make any contribution whatsoever to the studio running costs.

The station manager and producer, Michelle, worked tirelessly recruiting, scheduling and looking after the volunteers.

For volunteers we were – not one of the presenters was ever paid, we just did it for fun.

Michelle Langthorne, overworked and underpaid, was

by David Hollister a friend and mentor to us all.

And put up with me for four afternoons a week without a cross word – well, not many!

During Covid, we set up studios in our own homes, produced programmes and sent them down to Michelle online. We made friends, gradually became part of the Swanage community and after Covid most of us had regular guests on our shows and played great music – I have more than 1,000 shows recorded on my hard drive! Some souvenir!

You might think I’m devastated for such a huge part of my life to be ripped away, but I’m not – yes, I’m understandably sad, but all good things have to come to an end sometime and I now have more time to devote to Tina, to my garden, writing for the Purbeck Gazette and being with my lovely family. Daisy, my granddaughter, is growing up too fast – now aged three – and I’ve been missing out. And though I will be sad sometimes, I have no regrets – my future needs me, my past does not.

I am sad for some of my colleagues, especially those who have only been with Purbeck Coast a short while, because they have missed out on the years of fun and the mountains of music! I’m the lucky one, I have all my memories and my recorded shows, and, don’t forget – noone can take my past away.

Maybe I could have done it better – probably – or maybe I could have wasted time on another hobby.

Let’s be totally honest. We could not expect the Swanage Pier Trust to go on supporting a radio station indefinitely at around £50,000 a year. Its prime task is to maintain the pier. If we, the volunteers, had been that keen on keeping the

community radio station going, then more of us should have started earlier and worked harder on fundraising. I think if we’d done so, we’d still be broadcasting. And yes, I have the commercial experience and acumen to do it, but at 77 it’s too late to start afresh now.

I end every show by saying, “I treat every show as if it were my last and one day it will be”, well, now you all know when it’s going to be! The last proper “drive” show is on Wednesday, February 14, and will include a compilation of our favourite music – no ads, no jingles, no guests, just us – Luca – my cat, Sky – my other cat, Michelle and me, and a microphone. I hope you will be there, too, so no regrets, no tears. And then on the Thursday between 8.00 and 11.00 we have invited as many of our colleagues as possible to come in, so please take the opportunity to join with us in a celebration of what we’ve achieved. It would be great if you could be there with us!

So I’m going to celebrate going home on February 14 at 6pm – I’m celebrating because I’ve loved every minute of it.

It’s been brilliant, but I’m not going to bitch about it, I’m not going to blame anyone, I’m not going to scream and shout – I’ve had a wonderful time. It’s been an amazing experience and on February 14 I’ll be playing you some of my personal favourites until I sink into the sunset. And on the morning of

NY other business?

Well, we’re still working on getting the next public meeting set up in Swanage during March so that the many complainants can have another chance to tell the Police & Crime Commissioner exactly how unhappy we are with the level of policing in Swanage. Come on Wareham, are you going to do the same or are you totally satisfied with your Police coverage?

It would help Linda and I if you could email us and let us know exactly how you feel about local policing – we are putting together a dossier and promise to bring your comments to Mr Sidwick’s attention – anonymously if you prefer.

Email me at davidhollister@ hotmail.co.uk. Please do it now while you’re thinking about it.

S

EEMS that a few people haven’t grasped the implications of the failed culvert at Ocean Bay, which will see Shore Road closed at least until Easter. The designers clearly didn’t anticipate the amount of water a real good storm could produce. Yes, we will be inconvenienced. And it will be good practice for when the pedestrian lobby get their way, the road is permanently closed and we all have to drive into and out of town via the residential roads. A whole new definition of the word ‘mayhem’. If you’re driving into or out of Swanage in that direction, take sandwiches.

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Foundation laid for affordable homes AT a meeting of Swanage Town Council in January, Labour councillor Debby Monkhouse spoke on behalf of those for whom buying a home in the town is just a dream.

Councillors had met to vote on a proposal that they support Swanage Community Housing in its bid to build genuinely affordable homes for local people on land currently owned

by Dorset Council.

Swanage Community Housing is a community land trust. Community land trusts are democratic not-for-profit organisations that seek to own and develop land for the benefit of the community. Sarah Vile, one of Swanage Labour’s candidates for the town council in the May local government elections, is one its trustees.

Community land trusts ensure that the homes they build are permanently and genuinely affordable. YouGov’s definition of affordable housing is that affordable homes should

cost no more than 80% of the Dorset Council, 17% of average local market rent. properties in Swanage are Zoopla in 2021 reported that second homes – 1,032 rents in Purbeck had risen properties. In the Dorset 16.2% annually, the highest Council area, there are 5,772 rate of rental growth in the second homes.

UK. According to the House of The housing charity Commons Library Constituency Shelter’s definition of Dashboard, the median price of affordable housing is that it a house in Swanage is should cost no more than £375,000. In Corfe 35% of a household’s Castle and Langton income after tax and Matravers, it is benefits. £610,000. In 2017, Swanage Labour the multiple for wants genuinely buying a house in affordable housing Purbeck was 14 times for local people to the average salary. rent or buy. Swanage The number of Labour deplores the Chris Bradey second homes in fact that 191 Swanage and Purbeck further households with a local reduces the chances of a local connection were waiting for a resident on the average wage home in Swanage in September buying a home, even an 2023, and that key workers “affordable” one. Dorset is one cannot afford to live in the of the English counties where town. second home ownership is at No fault evictions mean its highest – and Swanage and insecure tenancies for those Purbeck are the two hotspots renting privately – at a council within Dorset. According to meeting in December 2023, a

resident working in a local school reported that her landlord was selling her home.

She could not find alternative private rented accommodation she could afford. The nearest potential home for her on Dorset Council’s list was in Gillingham.

It is no wonder that Swanage Labour councillor Debby Monkhouse told me after the council’s decision to support Swanage Community Housing: “I am delighted Swanage Town Council has supported the use of the Ulwell Road/Washpond Lane site, which is owned by Dorset Council, for community housing.

“This is Swanage Community Housing’s first step on a long journey to provide good quality, truly affordable homes to rent, for local people and key workers.”

CHRIS BRADEY Chair, Swanage & Rural Purbeck Labour Party

The world of local government HERE in Dorset we have several layers of Government – starting locally with the town and parish councils.

These are made up of local volunteers, who give their time and energy to help shape local decision making.

In Purbeck we have both – for example, with Wareham Town Council, and Bere Regis Parish Council. Councillors of these local councils are non-party political and make decisions that affect the local community.

They are part of the planning process and make decision about open spaces like recreation grounds.

Anyone can stand to be a local councillor – you do not have to have any qualifications

– just a willingness to get communities. That means I involved in your local make decisions about things community. Meetings usually like libraries, customer services happen monthly, and you can at Dorset Council, and waste find out more about what is – including bin collections. involved through your As the local Dorset local town or parish councillor, I also council website. attend parish council The next layer of meetings in my government is ward – which is Dorset Council, a where I started in unitary authority. politics. I wanted to This replaced the make a difference in various district my local community councils and Dorset – to help people in my Laura Beddow County Council in village, and get 2019. involved.

I am a Dorset councillor, The news is often full of which means that I make national politics from decisions which affect people Westminster – which is, of across Dorset. I am a member course, important, but our of Dorset Cabinet, with system of local government is responsibility for culture and also vital for people to have

their say on what happens in our local area.

If you have a passion for getting involved, or want to see change where you live, please do find out more about being a councillor. We have Dorset Council elections coming up later this year – but for most parish councils there is no election – just a need for willing volunteers!

Maybe try going along to the next meeting of your parish council and chat to the members – who knows where it might take you!

LAURA BEDDOW Councillor for West Purbeck & Dorset Council cabinet member for cultrue, communities & customer service

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No quick fixes to the housing crisis WITH every week that passes this Government promotes a flashy policy that on closer inspection is simply not workable. It might have worked in the past, but the public now see straight through the gimmicks and recognise that, after 13 years, the Conservatives cannot be trusted to deliver.

The housing crisis needs grown up solutions, not gimmicks, and the latest idea – 99% mortgages for first-time buyers – might seem tempting but every parent should be warning their house-hunting offspring that all that glitters is not gold.

In the early 1990s I worked as a building society debt counsellor, supporting those who were struggling as property prices crashed and interest rates on their mortgage soared. Banks took back properties to stem their losses, and families were thrown onto the streets.

Raising a deposit while paying high rent is tough but leaving

first-time buyers at risk of tiny paying the price for developers changes in house prices is not the over-paying based on the ‘hope answer. A 1% stake in a typical value’ of a site and then paying Dorset first home would be again as the land is ‘banked’, the swallowed up by two missed land waiting for its value to rise payments and would not even further. Measures to tax this start to cover the costs of sale if activity based on homes not built they needed to move quickly. need to be considered.

Far better to reform the Across Dorset there are Lifetime ISA (LISA), so nearly 20,000 planning that, as savers put small permissions granted sums away, the but not yet built. You government provides a don’t need an bigger bonus, or to A-Level in restrict the sale of new Economics to know homes to those who that if those homes already hold property, so had been built, prices that when communities would be lower and the accept new housing, they canVikki Sladenumber of people living in be sure they will not sit empty as overcrowded or poor-quality weekend boltholes or holiday homes would be lower. lets.

Which brings me to the third I recently attended a workshop policy change – scrapping S21 on viability – the calculation that No Fault evictions. It is criminal decides what infrastructure or that tenants are too afraid to social homes a developer can report damp or other problems afford to provide. Various for fear of eviction. I am measures are used by the district regularly approached by families valuers, but one thing stood out who complained only to be – land prices. Homebuyers are served with a S21 notice for their

troubles.

Many cannot find private landlords to accept them, and councils must place them in temporary housing. B&Bs are no place to spend more than a few days, but I regularly see families living in one room for more than a year. The Government promised to ban S21 evictions, but now says it won’t act until it has reformed the courts, and with an election pending I cannot see this being prioritised.

They say an Englishman’s home is his castle, but most people just want a safe roof over their head, whether it’s rented or owned. Insecure housing affects our life chances, our health and our happiness.

The solutions are complex, and there are no quick fixes, so we need to do away with the gimmicks and rethink the way the entire market works.

VIKKI SLADE Lib Dem Prospective Parliamentary Candidate – Mid Dorset & North Poole

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Choosing roses for 2024

By Sally Gregson DURING this dreary down-time in the garden many of us gardeners are turning our thoughts to the next season.

Winter is the ideal time to plant roses bare-root. They are free of their leaves that have the potential to dry out the dormant shrub and carry fungal disease forward onto the new leaves.

It only remains to decide on which rose to choose. And the choice these days is huge. The modern forms are freely available. And becoming increasingly available are the New English roses and the ‘old’ forms. It can all be quite bewildering. A good website, which most rose breeders and growers provide, is key to success.

Roses essentially need rich, deep soil, preferably, but not necessarily, in sun – some lovely

forms thrive and flower well in light shade. Then you, the grower, will need to decide on whether your garden needs roses that flower all summer, or whether their performance could peak during June/July and give way to later summer flowers such as forms of Clematis viticella that flower from August to September.

That passionate rose lover, Vita Sackville-West, maintained that gardeners do not expect daffodils to flower all summer, so why not enjoy roses en masse while they are at their peak? And, she insisted, that they should smell good, too. And preferably have a beautiful name and history.

Alternatively, modern English roses have been bred to repeat flower most of the summer, and are exceptionally beautiful in subtle shades with perfumed

It’s winter – and time to dream of summer roses, says Sally Gregson

flowers. These are all very lovely but experience has shown that it’s wise to try out a variety first to ensure that it performs when, where and how it is needed. Do the flowers have weak necks? Or does a climbing rose with drooping flowers actually look down rather beautifully on the viewer? Does the shrub itself grow strongly enough to tough it

out among its peers, or would an older variety that has stood the test of time manage better?

All these delicious problems need to be addressed before choosing a new rose. It certainly takes the gardener into another place just dreaming of roses and summer gardens. We have until the end of March to make up our minds.

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Kingston Maurward student wins young farmer bursary

KINGSTON Maurward College student Lola Strawbridge has been awarded a £500 Cornish Mutual Young Farmer Further Education Bursary.

The judges commended Lola’s passion for agriculture and her commitment to building a career in the dairy industry.

Lola is studying a Level 3 Agriculture course at Kingston Maurward.

Having grown up on a farm, she is a keen advocate of the farming lifestyle and hopes to encourage others to find a love for it, too.

In her application, Lola said: “My focus is trying to influence others to love this lifestyle just as much as I do.

“Yes, it is busy, and it is a lot of hard work, but there is also so much happiness that comes with the job. Farmers really are the backbone of the country.

Kingston Maurward student Lola Strawbridge

“The bursary will help support my travel costs. I would also like to use it to gain either my telehandler ticket or to do an AI, foot trimming or calving course.”

As in previous years, the farming insurance company has awarded four Cornish Mutual Young Farmer Further Education Bursaries to students

studying at agricultural colleges across the south west.

Building on the success of these bursaries, the latest awards were expanded to include bursaries for students studying a Level 5 or 6 course together with one bursary winner selected to become the overall Cornish Mutual South West Agricultural Student of the

Year. Applicants for the Further Education bursaries were asked to explain ‘why I am studying agriculture’ with entries judged by a panel including Cornish Mutual managing director Peter Beaumont.

“Our bursary programme is now in its third year, and we have continued to be impressed by the quality of applicants,” said Peter.

“In her entry, Lola demonstrated why she is so passionate about the agricultural industry and how she hopes to make a career for herself in dairy.”

The Cornish Mutual Young Farmer Bursaries are part of the Future Farming Programme, which supports the future of agriculture in the region. To find out more, visit www. cornishmutual.co.uk/ cmfuturefarming/young-farmerbursaries

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Podcast looks at big-ticket items

FARMING insurance company Cornish Mutual’s podcast for south west farmers, Farming Focus, is back for a second series.

The series asks what farmers can do to put themselves and their farms in the best possible place to face the future.

The podcast is published fortnightly on a Tuesday morning and hosted by Cornish farmer and businessman Peter Green.

The 10-episode series sees Peter and his guests investigate and debate today’s big-ticket items such as what makes a great family business, whether diversification is essential for

the future of farming in the south west and how to futureproof land in a changing climate.

In the series opener, Peter is joined by Soil Association chief executive Helen Browning and Overbury Enterprises farm manager Jake Freestone.

Collaboration, off-farm incomes, dwarf clover and planting trees all feature as they discuss whether the farm or the farmer determines future success and what they are doing to ensure the ongoing security of their own farming businesses.

“We’re delighted to continue bringing our Farming Focus podcast to the south west

Host of the Farming Focus podcast Peter Green

farming community,” said managing director Peter Beaumont.

“It’s designed specifically to give local farmers knowledge, solutions and new ways of

thinking on what’s of most relevance to this region.”

Farming Focus can be accessed through www. cornishmutual.co.uk, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Red sky at night and other weather saws…

By AJ Selby “Red sky at night – shepherd’s delight.” Anon THE British, it is fair to say, are obsessed with the weather.

It is often noted that other countries have a climate, we have weather! Long before modern weather forecasting, we developed easy to remember sayings that indicated what the day held in store. This was of interest to all, and not just farmers and fishermen.

One of the first of these weather saws we learnt as children was “red sky at night, shepherd’s delight; red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning”. Wags, of course, turned the second half of this into “red sky in the morning, shepherd’s house on fire!” The thinking behind this is that a red sky at sunset in the west indicates high pressure and a settled weather system, whereas in the morning, in the east, rain clouds are in the offing.

Seaweed was an early barometer – if the seaweed was dry, the air was dry, but if moisture levels rose, indicating rain, the seaweed would soften and swell.

Cows lying down if rain is coming soon is another favourite, but with little basis in fact. Cows lie down to cud, wet or dry, and if it really throws it down, they will hot-hoof it to the nearest hedge or tree and take shelter.

I like the date-based sayings.

Candlemas day, February 2 was a marker for the rest of the winter. If it is “fair and bright, then winter will have another fight”, that is, a lot more winter to come, but if it “brings cloud and rain, winter will not come again.” This indicates settled weather one way or another, as

The idea that cows lie down if rain is on the way has little basis in fact

does Saint Swithin’s day on July 15. If it rains on this day, we will get 40 days more rain, and while 40 days seems unlikely, we often get a set pattern of weather around that time of year, either hot or wet.

My favourite is “if the 24th of August be fair and clear, then hope for a prosperous autumn that year”. The idea is that a lot of the harvest will be taken off and apples and other autumn fruits will benefit from ripening in a benign autumn.

These days we are used to more settled spells of weather, be it wet or dry, cold or hot, rather than the variable patterns we used to enjoy – is that climate change? One of the old sayings that doesn’t seem to hold true anymore is “if hoar frost comes on mornings twain the third day surely will bring rain” and “rain before seven, fine by 11”.

Farmers used to rely heavily on weather predictions before modern forecasting, as crop and harvests depended upon it, but at sea the fishermen’s lives

depended upon it. Vice-Admiral Robert Fitzroy was the captain of HMS Beagle – on Charles Darwin’s famous voyage – and as a pioneering meteorologist he started to make daily weather predictions from his observations, which he called ‘forecasts’. In 1854 he established what would later be known as the Met Office to offer sailors weather predictions to help keep them safe at sea.

He sent out instruments to the captains of ships to collect data and started to collate the information to identify trends and weather types. He helped design a type of barometer which was set up in ports to help indicate if the sailors could put out or not – he also gave general interpretation of the readings. A big storm in 1859 prompted him to develop charts for his forecasting and he established a dozen land stations to transmit weather reports at certain times using the new telegraph system.

He developed a system of hoisting cones at ports to warn

of gales, but fleet owners objected to this as it kept their ships in dock and unprofitable.

However, many fishermen protested as it had saved the lives of their colleagues.

Fitzroy died in 1865 by suicide, suffering from depression, but his name was used in many global landmarks from his nautical travels. In 2002 the Met Office renamed the Shipping Forecast area of Finisterre to Fitzroy, in honour of its founding father.

Fitzroy’s forecasting probably saved many lives, and subsequent developments in meteorology, particularly maritime, owed a lot to his industry and zeal. Before Fitzroy, fisherman probably had to rely on another old saying “when the wind is in the west, that’s when fishes bite the best; when the wind is in the south, it blows the bait in fish’s mouth; when the wind is in the east, that’s when fishes bite the least; when the wind is in the north, fish nor sailors don’t go forth.”

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By Fiona Chapman BY the time this article is published, I will be in India at an Ayurvedic centre. I have been before, and it is a wonderful escape from the world for a short time just to recharge the old batteries.

I am taking my extremely reluctant husband with the bribery of the second test match in some huge town on the other side of the country as a sop to get him there. He has been to an Ayurvedic centre with me before, and it made him feel a million dollars, but he is grumbling away about being starved and how miserable it will be.

We even have some friends going to the same centre at the same time, but he says he needs to concentrate on not eating for three weeks and they may be a distraction!

I do keep telling him that it is not about “not eating”, it is about detoxing from unhealthy food, drink and most importantly, stress. We will eat plenty. It is a plant-based diet with little oils or sauces, no bread and sugar, certainly no alcohol – so just good nutrientrich food that will not overtax the digestive system.

Destressing allows the body to go into parasympathetic mode – rest and digest – and then it can concentrate on healing itself.

Ayurveda is what most Indians survive on. It is an ancient and extremely well practiced form of herbal and naturopathic medicine. It is based on the three doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha – which, very simply put, is your body

BLISSFUL ESCAPE A traditional treatment in an Ayurveda body constitution centre

Visit to India to ‘recharge the batteries’ type – all of which have their own characteristics that can be put out of balance because of our diet and lifestyle. The aim of the Ayurvedic practitioner is to get them back into balance.

To really benefit from doing this, three weeks is the minimum time to go as the body will have a chance to start to repair in that time. The first week is not necessarily great fun as you need to get

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used to the regime and to detox before being built up again in a healthy way.

On arrival, we will be assessed by an Ayurvedic doctor. They will establish what dosha we are and what is out of balance, and we are then given treatments to put us back in sync. I shall be writing about them for the next few weeks in between trying to keep my poor starving husband’s spirits up! n Fiona Chapman is a naturopathic herbalist (email Pellyfiona@gmail.com).

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By Alice Johnsen ONE of the most common issues clients find challenging is focus. Getting things done in one go without falling prey to the many distractions available

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Then there’s the smartphone.

If ever there was a destroyer of concentration, it is that little rectangle of information.

The drop in our attention span has been well documented.

Over the last 40 years the pace of life has quickened and we are at a point where multi-tasking seems the norm – workers say it gives them a sense of professional satisfaction – and checking your phone up to 80 times a day is common.

On top of all that, women going through any of the three phases of menopause may well be battling a heavy dose of brain fog. The effect of this can range

from frustrating to embarrassing and awkward. So how can we boost our concentration? Here are some practical ways. n Set a time limit. Let’s say you have to write a report on a meeting. Set yourself a realistic time limit, for example, no more than 30 minutes. It will help your concentration if you know you only have a short amount of time to get something done. n Work out your best time of day. For me, it all has to be done in the morning and early afternoon. By 4pm my concentration is much weaker.

So I plan to do the important jobs that I need to be at my best for first thing. Know your own best time and plan accordingly. n Leave the phone out of the room. It’s not enough to mute it or turn it over. If you are really struggling to focus, leave it in another room. n Break the job down to small tasks. Work your way through them chronologically, allowing yourself brief breaks in between as you need. n Give up and get out. Literally.

If something just isn’t happening, take a break. If possible, take a break outside but if not just move around inside and get away from the task for 10 minutes. You’ll come back refreshed. Then maybe try setting a time limit as in point 1.

Retraining our brains – breaking down those metapatterns – takes time. Don’t expect results overnight but keep plugging away and you will see an improvement in your concentration. n Alice Johnsen is a life coach (07961 080513; alicejohnsen. co.uk).

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Why seasonal affective disorder: is more than just the ‘winter blues’

AT this time of year, you might hear people talking about seasonal affective disorder, or SAD for short. More than simply the ‘winter blues’, SAD is a form of depression that affects people during a particular season.

Although people suffer from SAD in the summer, typically it is more prominent during the winter months. n Symptoms PEOPLE suffering with SAD might exhibit a number of the following symptoms: ● Persistent low mood ● A loss of pleasure or interest in normal everyday activities ● Irritability ● Feelings of despair, guilt and worthlessness ● Feeling lethargic (lacking in energy) and sleepy during the day ● Sleeping for longer than normal and finding it hard to get up in the morning ● Craving carbohydrates and gaining weight ● Difficulty concentrating ● Decreased sex drive ● Becoming less sociable.

For some people, these symptoms can have a significant and detrimental impact on their daily life. n The GP surgery ACCORDING to MIND, if you also suffer from other mental health problems, you might find that things get worse at times when you’re affected

by SAD. You should contact the GP if you think you might have SAD and you’re struggling to cope, or if you are worried about your health. The GP will carry out an assessment that will include checking your mental health.

You may be asked about your mood, lifestyle, your diet, patterns of sleep and how your thoughts and behaviours change with the seasons.

They may also ask whether your symptoms prevent you from carrying out normal activities and whether there’s anything in your personal or family history that may be a contributory factor, such as a family history of depression. n Causes THERE are no exact answers to why people suffer from SAD during the winter. One theory suggests the lack of sunlight can have an adverse effect on the hypothalamus, stopping it from functioning properly.

This might lead to an increase in production of a hormone called melatonin, which controls your sleep/wake cycle and is responsible for making you feel sleepy.

Lack of sunlight might also decrease production of serotonin. As this hormone affects your mood, appetite and sleep, it is thought this reduction can lead to feelings of depression.

It can also affect your circadian rhythm, your body’s natural ‘clock’ may not function properly, which can result in symptoms associated with SAD. n Treating SAD IT is not always easy to diagnose SAD. The main indicator is if the symptoms have occurred at similar times of the year for at least two years or more, and if periods of feeling well follow the periods of depression.

There are a number of treatments available. The National Institute for Health and

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Several organisations offer advice if you’re suffering from SAD

Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that SAD should be treated in the same way as other types of depression.

Your GP will talk you through the options and decide which ones are best suited to your particular circumstances.

Lifestyle changes – exercising regularly can be beneficial, and if you do it outdoors you will increase your exposure to sunlight.

Counselling – talking therapy such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

Medicine – your GP will talk you through what is available should they feel you would benefit from taking a course of antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

Be clear on possible side effects and how long it takes for the medicine to begin working.

Light therapy – this uses a special lamp, or light box, that is designed to simulate exposure to natural sunlight.

Although light boxes are very popular, NICE is undecided on their effectiveness in treating SAD. Light boxes will not be suitable for everyone, so ask your GP for advice.

Living with SAD can be very difficult. If you suspect that you or someone you know may be suffering from SAD, as well as visiting the GP, there are a number of things you can do at home to help with your symptoms.

For example, you can try and get as much natural sunlight as

possible, whether through exercising outdoors or even going for regular walks.

Try and bring as much natural light into your home as you can and sit near windows whenever possible. Try different methods of de-stressing and learning to relax. Find one that works for you.

Be open with your friends and family. Explain to them how you feel and how your feelings and behaviours change during the winter months.

Articulating your feelings can help you understand yourself better and it will help the people close to you offer better support.

Eat a healthy and balanced diet, avoiding overloading with carbohydrates. Where possible, learn to recognise and avoid stressful situations.

Keep a diary. This can be helpful in the short-term as a means of recognising the signs that you are struggling, but long-term it can help with diagnosis and working out what helps alleviate your symptoms. n If you need to talk ● Samaritans – call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org. ● SANEline – support for people experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else. 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day). ● Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day). ● Contact Mind’s Infoline on 0300 123 3393 ● Ask your GP for details of support groups.

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Warming casserole for winter days

By Barbara Cossins WHEN I started my butchery back in 2012, I made it my mission to have a ‘no waste’ policy so that everything of the animal that could be eaten was used.

I like to do some batch cooking whenever I can, to help our busy lifestyles.

The butchers had oxtail in the freezer, which needed using.

There is nothing nicer than walking into the house after a busy day to be welcomed by the warmth and smell of a good stew on a cold winter’s day.

Here Is a recipe I put together to share with family and friends.

Braised oxtail casserole Inexpensive, tasty and good for the soul.

Ingredients 1 large oxtail (ask your butcher) 2 large peeled potatoes 1 large white or red onion 4-6 cloves of garlic

3 large diced carrots ¼ diced swede 1 small, chopped leek 1 diced celery (optional) Salt & pepper to taste 3-4 fresh or dried bay leaves 1 tsp dried herbs (optional) 1 pint/600ml of beef stock (2 stock cubes) 1 small glass or 125ml of red wine (optional) Method • Heat a large heavy pan and add your oxtail pieces to it (no oil needed if oxtail has enough fat).

• Add seasoning, salt and pepper.

• When the meat is browned, remove from the pan and add the vegetables.

• Fry the vegetables in the pan with a splash of oil if needed.

• Add bay leaves, mixed herbs, beef stock and optional wine, bring to boil.

• Add the browned oxtail pieces back into the pot.

It’s a good idea to cook the oxtail casserole a day ahead of eating in order to remove any excess fat before reheating to serve

• Cover and cook in the slow cooker for four or five hours, in the oven at 180c for two or three hours, or until meat is falling away from the bone.

• Season to taste.

• Serve with fresh crusty bread – which is my choice, but anything goes.

Good to know This dish is always best cooked a good day before eating it

– when it’s cold, it’s easy to remove any excess fat from the top – before reheating to serve.

Cost This recipe will serve four people and costs between £2.50/£3 a head depending on how much wine is added. n Barbara Cossins is founder of Love Local Trust Local; www.lovelocaltrustlocalawards. co.uk.

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Being part of a family that have farmed in the Purbecks since the 1950’s we are passionate about offering delicious locally sourced food in a setting full of character and relaxed in style.

Our Ethos “From field to fork” is reflected in our menu. We pride ourselves in serving delicious home-made food using only the finest locally sourced ingredients and are proud to support many of Dorset’s wonderful food producers. Our seasonal menu can be enjoyed in our restaurant or on our terrace and garden on fine afternoons.

The day time menu is a comforting, relaxed and informal offering with an array of delicious homemade breakfasts, lunches and traditional afternoon teas as well as excellent wines and local beers.

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Celebrity chef cooking up a storm on visit to sixth form

A NEW sixth form building catering for students with autism will get a tasty official opening next month.

Celebrity chef Lesley Waters will be on hand to cut the ribbon – and perhaps cook a tasty treat or two – at the Portfield School Sixth Form, in Airfield Road, Christchurch, on Friday, March 22.

Lesley, famous for appearances on the likes of Ready, Steady, Cook and This Morning, will be spending the day cooking and discussing

healthy eating and meal planning with students in the kitchen.

The sixth form is run as part of Portfield School by the Autism Unlimited charity for primary and secondary school students aged between four and 15.

If you are interested in finding out more about how you can get involved, or donate to the work of Autism Unlimited, email Carol Borwick via Carol.Borwick@autismunlimited.org.

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Landmark cafe for sale at £7.5m The Jazz Café bar and restaurant has been occupied by the current owners for 28 years

A LANDMARK cafe on Dorset’s Sandbanks beach is up for sale – for £7.5 million.

The lease of the Jazz Café bar and restaurant, which has been occupied by the current owners for the last 28 years, is on the market with agent Key

Drummond.

The listing says the venue enjoys a “high level of footfall from the local residential community, as well as holidaymakers and tourists alike”.

“Located directly on the

beach, The Jazz Café is a very long established business which has been highly successful for many years through a long standing ownership and has an extremely profitable trading history offering catering for parties and events of all types

from 20 to 150 guests including private dinners, weddings, birthday parties, barbecues and corporate events,” it said.

“The property has a 21 years remaining on the lease paying £69,000 pa with three yearly rent reviews.”

Accommodation is arranged over one level, the listing states, including several open dining areas, bi-fold doors to the terrace, wooden flooring and an open log fire, with serving counter, separate kitchen, office and male and female WCs. “Externally, the property has a large terrace for more seating and an ice cream kiosk, all enjoying views over the beach and the sea beyond,” the listing added.

“Currently, there is a loyalty scheme running with over 900 members. The Jazz Café is also renowned for their Sunday Lunchtime Jazz Sessions.

“This business, although fully operational, is not currently open in the evenings, including Friday or Saturday nights, although the licence permits it and therefore offers amazing potential to enhance the already fantastic turnover with opportunities for evening trading with live music.”

For more details, view the listing on the Key Drummond website.

New jobs as Morebus improves services By editor@dorsetbiznews. co.uk ELEVEN new jobs are set to be created following extra funding for bus routes.

Planned enhancements include an increase in frequency for the popular Morebus 13 route between Bournemouth and Wimborne via Ferndown.

The bus operator has seen demand for its services rise over recent months. It has been working with BCP Council to secure funding from the government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).

Andrew Wickham, Morebus managing director, said: “This investment by the government is part of a strategy to make further enhancements to services across England.

“It fits in perfectly with our own mission to make bus travel the transport of choice for those living across our region.

“We’re delighted to have received funding, so that we can make a number of improvements to our offering here.

“One of which is to increase the frequency of our 13 route,

which connects Bournemouth with Wimborne, to every 20 minutes from February 2024.

“In order to fulfil these extra journeys, we have 11 new job opportunities for drivers.

“We are inviting people to boost the start of their 2024 with an application to join our team.

“As well as inviting those who have experience as bus drivers, we are looking to welcome people without qualifications.

“We provide full, paid, training with no previous experience required.

“This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking a new challenge – particularly those who held temporary Christmas roles in retail and hospitality.

“These applicants are particularly welcome because many hold invaluable skills in customer service.

“New joiners will receive training, uniform and free travel for themselves and a nominee.

“I’m very much looking forward to welcoming some new faces to the Morebus family in the near future.”

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Ryanair now flying to 20 destinations from Bournemouth By editor@dorsetbiznews. co.uk RYANAIR has confirmed its 20th destination from Bournemouth Airport with new twice-weekly flights to Nantes in Brittany.

Europe’s biggest airline will fly on Wednesdays and Saturdays to France’s sixth largest city from June 1.

Following the recent announcement of new flights to Morocco from April, it means Ryanair now offers 20 destinations and its biggest ever schedule from Bournemouth Airport.

Ryanair increased the number of flights last year by 30% with the addition of a second aircraft based at the airport.

With tour operator TUI adding 60,000 extra seats from Bournemouth in 2024, airport

bosses have already said they are confident of exceeding one million passengers this year for the first time since 2008.

To cater for the expected passenger growth, airport owner Regional and City Airports is currently investing more than £5 million in new facilities, equipment, staff and training, ready for the new season.

Steve Gill, Bournemouth Airport’s managing director, said: “We’ve enjoyed a 16-year relationship with Ryanair and are delighted that the airline has chosen to introduce Nantes as its 20th destination this year.

“That comes hot on the heels of announcing Agadir in Morocco at the start of the year, and year-round flights to Lanzarote, which are new for 2024.

“It means we can offer

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“We are continuing to invest in upgrading our facilities and are also recruiting for a range of summer jobs, including ground

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The panel featured PR guru Darren Northeast, Dorset Growth Hub’s operations director Nick Gregory, local entrepreneur Malcolm Angel (pictured), a business owner and saviour of the Tivoli Theatre, Dee Swinton from Dorset Mind, plus Chris Conroy, cyber security expert at Dorset Police.

A number of topics were discussed including the latest cyber scams, funding and

grants available to Dorset businesses, mental stress in the workplace, how to win a business award and the local business scene.

Organiser Nigel Reeve, of Marketing West Events, said: “We have had a lot of requests from attendees to our business awards for more networking opportunities and the forum is a great way to meet new people and also question experts on topical business issues.

“The event will be held this year in every area we run awards across Dorset into Hampshire with similar speakers covering the subjects local businesses want to hear about.”

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Car auctions firm at new, larger site By editor@dorsetbiznews. co.uk DORSET-BASED South Western Vehicle Auctions (SWVA) has held its first used car auction in its new premises.

The auctioneers had been operating out of purpose-built buildings in Ringwood Road, Poole, since 1971 until they moved to their new site just before Christmas.

It comes after proprietor

Darren Loveys took the business under sole ownership, with plans to expand the operation.

The larger warehouse and land on Holton Heath Trading Estate will offer improved facilities for SWVA staff and customers.

At the first auction at the new site, more than 150 used cars went through the saleroom, with around 200 traders in the

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Darren said: “We could not be happier with the way the first car auction at the new site went with excellent feedback from traders who attended. It was a total success.

“Going forward, we have exciting development plans for the business and hope to expand our customer base even further.

Our auctions are attracting nationwide interest, so SWVA is

really on the map.”

The auction house sells used cars, as well as commercial vehicles and classic cars.

Darren added: “I have a small, but experienced team, some of whom have been with us for many years. We pride ourselves on offering a personal service and working to maximise return for our customers. We are expanding our portfolio of suppliers, which means that we are growing the number of vehicles coming through each auction.”

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Antiques & Collectibles

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Starting an antique jewellery collection

By Amy Brenan, director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham THERE’S no doubt that collecting antique jewellery is a wise investment. But it is actually great fun, too!

If you love jewellery, it can become a fascinating hobby as you research, source and get to wear some fabulous pieces from the past.

But where to start? Which era? Is there a particular style that has always caught your imagination?

For instance, Art Deco or maybe Victorian or Georgian jewellery appeals to you.

Or maybe one type of piece like bracelets, rings or earrings.

Sticking to one type makes it easier to source and collect.

How much? Have an idea in mind of how much you are prepared to spend on each piece so you don’t get carried away!

But, more importantly, if you know roughly how much a specific item from the era you are considering is worth, you

will know whether the price is realistic.

Where to buy? Always find a dealer with a good reputation – someone who really knows their stuff and can give you detailed provenance about the piece you are thinking about buying.

Take a look at their website to see what people are saying about them. They can also source pieces for you.

Storage. Make sure you are storing your jewellery in the correct way to protect its condition and value.

It needs to be away from sunlight and moisture, so it is worth investing in an appropriate case and don’t forget to ensure your new investments are covered by your contents insurance.

Regular, gentle cleaning is also recommended.

Whatever you choose, I hope you enjoy your jewellery collection journey! n www.heirloomsjewellery. co.uk

Collecting antique jewellery can be a wise investment

Diamonds are forever at Duke’s

ENTRIES are now being accepted for Duke’s first jewellery sale of 2024.

The auction, on Wednesday and Thursday, March 27-28, offers a curated collection of exceptional variety, including treasures for long-time jewellery collectors and first-time buyers.

The four pillars of the auction – silver, watches, jewellery and currency – are each marked by pieces of high quality and glistening beauty.

A highlight among the watches is a magnificent Rolex Submariner Genteman’s stainless steel watch, estimated at £8,000£12,000.

A stand-out in the coins section is a special private Dorset collection of coins, including rare mints, American and Australian

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Alongside the golds and jewels is an abundance of silver, including a Victorian silver coffee pot by Elkington & Co, London, 1879.

Prominent in a sea of diamonds is a rare diamond cluster ring in 18ct yellow gold and silver, set with old mine cut diamonds over a floral design.

Consignment for the jewellery, watches, silver and currency auction closes mid-February. For more information visit www. dukes-auctions.com.

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Cash roadshow stops off THE Johnny Cash Roadshow, featuring Clive John, is stopping off at the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne next week.

The all-new production is set on a Folsom Prison-style stage and also features Meghan Thomas as Cash’s wife, June Carter, and top musicians on double bass, fender telecaster and acoustic guitars, drums, piano, trumpet and four-part vocal harmonies.

The show includes all the

hits, such as Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Jackson, Orange Blossom Special and Boy Named Sue, alongside some of the darker more troubled material from the later American Recordings, such as Hurt.

The Johnny Cash Roadshow is on Friday, February 16, at 7.30pm – for tickets visit www. tivoliwimborne.co.uk/event/ johnny-cash-roadshow or phone 01202 885566.

TRIBUTE band The British Carpenters are coming to The Regent in Christchurch later this month.

The new show, A Tribute to the Carpenters, features Sally Creedon as Karen Carpenter and musicians from London’s West End. They will recreate all the hits, including Close to You, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Please Mr Postman, Goodbye to Love and many more.

The British Carpenters have performed at venues in the UK and worldwide, including the Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall and The Savoy.

The show is on Friday, February 16, at 7.30pm – for tickets visit www.theregent.co.uk/event/83672 or phone 01202 499199.

Battling Buttlers a family affair

Joseph Maudsley is in Friend at Lighthouse Poole

PHOTO: Rod Penn

10 series and 236 episodes equals Friend!

FANS of the hit television show Friends are in for a treat when Friend (The One With Gunther) stops off on tour at Lighthouse Poole next month.

Joseph Maudsley will retell the entire 236 episodes and 10 seasons of the hit comedy through the eyes of Gunther, Central Perk’s very own

LIVE music, physical comedy and circus will be the order of the day when The Battling Butlers visit Corfe Castle and Wimborne.

Bash Street Theatre tells a story about the circle of life and an old performer making way for the new in the show, presented by Dorset touring arts charity Artsrteach.

The Battling Butlers is a real family affair, performed by

father and son Simon Pullum and Loki Pickering (pictured), and featuring original live music from multi-instrumentalist and composer Julian Gaskell.

It is at Corfe Castle village hall at 7.30pm on Saturday, February 17, and Wimborne Allendale Community Centre on Sunday, February 18, at 2pm.

Further information and tickets are available online at www.artsreach.co.uk.

‘seventh Friend’.

The show, which recently had a second critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe season, is in Poole on Saturday, February 17, at 7.45pm – for tickets and information phone 01202 280000 or visit www. lighthousepoole.co.uk.

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Record-breaking Mowlem delighted year for museum at £20,000 award THE Tank Museum at Bovington had more than 220,000 visitors in 2023 in a record-breaking year that commemorated the museum’s centenary.

The museum opened its successful new Tanks for the Memories exhibition, which shows how the tank has been portrayed in popular culture through games, toys, film and the media.

Visitor experience general manager, Rosanna Dean, said: “2023 has been a landmark year for the museum, with more visitors than ever before.

“As a rural, regimental museum, we are delighted that the story of tanks and their crews has attracted audiences of all ages from all over the world.”

The museum also invested in improving accessibility last year with the introduction of a

wellbeing room, sensory backpacks, BSL tours and quiet mornings.

“The museum continues to innovate the customer experience with powerful exhibitions, an inspiring education programme, and a focus on inclusion and accessibility that welcomes all visitors,” Rosanna said.

The 17% growth in visitor numbers from 2022 coincided with a milestone year in the museum’s online community.

The military museum became the first museum YouTube channel to hit more than 1 million views, making headlines in international press.

The Tank Museum is Dorset’s largest indoor attraction and home to the best collection of armoured vehicles in the world, including the world’s only running Tiger I and the first prototype tank, Little Willie.

ARTS organisations and museums in Dorset have been handed more than £450,000 in funding.

Dorset Council’s Organisational Revenue Support Fund for Culture has awarded £486,000 to 28 organisations over the next three years.

A total of 41 applications were received from arts and heritage organisations and accredited museums, with £217,000 going to arts and heritage, and £269,000 to museums.

Laura Beddow, Dorset Council’s portfolio holder for culture and communities, said the funding has been spread across the Dorset Council area to ensure residents and communities have cultural benefit across the county.

“I’m pleased that we have been able to help so many

organisations to bring arts and heritage to all corners of the council’s area,” she said.

“It will make a lot of difference for the people of Dorset.”

A number of new organisations have been granted awards this time round, including the Mowlem theatre in Swanage, awarded £20,000.

Paul Angel, chair of the theatre, said: “We are thrilled to have been awarded a grant from the Dorset Council Organisational Revenue Support Fund.

“This is the first time The Mowlem has received revenue funding and it’s so valuable to us as a growing organisation, providing three years of reliable funds to help us develop our ambitions.

“We know that our community will be as thrilled with the news as we are.”

Visit themowlem.com for full list of events, shows and films Shows

Musical comedy with TV talent show winner

MUSICAL comedy is in store when Britain’s Got Talent winner Jon Courtenay stops off at The Regent in Christchurch with his new show for 2024.

He promises the best in music, comedy and entertainment, following a successful season at the Edinburgh Festival.

Courtenay has also appeared on Ant & Dec’s

Saturday Night Takeaway and the Royal Variety Performance.

The show will also feature an updated version of his one-man musical which he played to acclaim for a limited run at fringe 2022.

Jon Courtenay is performing on Saturday, February 17 – for tickets visit www.theregent.co.uk or phone 01202 499199.

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Madagascar at the Mowlem MADAGASCAR is coming to the Mowlem Theatre in Swanage when self-taught artist Josh Hollingshead stages an exhibition which opens this week.

Josh visited the island in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Africa, in 2009 and has ‘finally’, he says, almost finished a series of paintings.

His visit started in the capital, Antananarivo, took the long road to Toliara in the south west, before he boarded the train from the coastal town of Manakara, to Fianarantsoa, a highland university city.

The road to Tsiromandiddy via Lac Itasy, with nearby man-made geysers, was a highlight of the trip, along with the rainforests.

Josh, when he returned home, captured what he saw in paint, then used his imagination to depict aspects of Malagasy life he had heard about.

His painting, Ancestors, shows the famadihana ceremony in which, every seven years, a family disinters an ancestor’s remains from their tomb.

The family then separates the remains, wraps them in fresh shrouds and dances around the village with them.

The ceremony is said to bring a special connection with the ancestor and is followed by a celebration with musicians.

Ancestors and other pictures of Madagascar will be on show

Artist Josh Hollingshead at work and his large painting, Ancestors

in the exhibition at the Mowlem, which runs from Friday, February 9, to Tuesday, April 2.

Josh says his work is figurative with detailed and colourful narratives and allegories that reflect sociopolitical situations in the places he has visited.

The Primavera Gallery in Cambridge holds a lot of his work and some of his paintings

and works in progress can be seen at the Hollingshead Studio Gallery in Commercial Road, Swanage.

Josh will be showing a couple of large paintings in Lulworth, for Dorset Art Weeks, alongside Rufus Knight-Webb’s work.

An exhibition in the Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Castle, called Hierarchy and Other Stories, from July 3-18,

will feature lots of Josh’s narrative paintings.

To see his work online, visit www.joshhollingshead.net.

Back in time for 70s-inspired comedy HILARIOUS mishaps and DIY disasters are in store when Wimborne Drama Productions presents Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em at the town’s Tivoli Theatre.

The show is based on the 1970s classic television comedy

by Raymond Allen, featuring the accident-prone Frank

Spencer and his long-suffering wife, Betty.

Betty has exciting news for Frank but he’s preoccupied by possible newfound fame as a magician.

Guests are arriving for dinner and with crossed wires all round, priceless misunderstandings are on the

menu.

Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em is written by the award-winning Guy Unsworth, and this amateur production is directed

by Rob Cording-Cook.

The show is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em is at the Tivoli from Wednesday, February 21, to Saturday, February 24, at 7.30pm, with a matinee on the Saturday at 2pm.

Tickets are available at www. tivoliwimborne.co.uk/event/ some-mothers-do-ave-em or from 01202 88556.

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