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Sister act raises £1000 for charity Police execute drugs warrant

Two young sisters rode their bikes for 40 miles in one day to raise £1,026 for Forest Holme Hospice Charity in Poole.

Macy and Pippa Hannington, aged nine and seven, set themselves the fundraising challenge in memory of their auntie Becky Frizzell, who died in January 2023. Becky was cared for at the hospice, as was her husband before her. The hospice provides specialist end-of-life care to patients across Wimborne, Poole and the Purbecks.

Before the sisters had even put a foot on a pedal, they managed to smash their target of £500 by more than £100 by holding a bake and sunflower sale outside their house.

The sisters set off on the morning of their ride ‘raring to go!’ but by the time they reached Ringwood they were getting

sore, but fuelled by snacks and sisterly encouragement, the girls powered on.

The sister team made it home via the scenic route of Poole Harbour, worn out but thrilled to learn they had raised more than £1,000 which they later presented to Claire Cooper and Kirsty Perks at the charity, pictured above.

A 32-year-old Fordingbridge man has been interviewed by Hampshire Police after a misuse of drugs warrant was executed at an address in Pembridge House, Salisbury Road.

Officers visited the address at 7am on Friday, November 17, and, after forcing entry to the property, seized several items, including suspected Class A drugs, mobile phones and drug paraphernalia.

The operation involved Ringwood and Fordingbridge Neighbourhood Policing and the New Forest Neighbourhood Enforcement teams.

Police have also linked up with partner agencies, including Sovereign Housing Association.

They have already issued a notice to two people, without tenancy rights, found inside the property.

New Forest District Commander, Chief Inspector Nick Marsden, said: “Anyone who has any information about drug dealing in their neighbourhood can contact us on 101, or report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, always calling 999 in an emergency.”

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Free activities Meaningful gifts is the goal for Christmas Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s

Dorset schoolchildren who receive benefit-related free school meals are entitled to enjoy a range of no-fee activities and holiday clubs over the Christmas break.

The council’s Holiday Activities and Food programme asks parents to obtain a HAF passcode which will then allow their children to gain free access to a number of activities, plus a nutritious hot meal.

Verwood’s 360 Degree Sports Coaching are holding multisports sessions at a new venue.

Meanwhile, Saints Southwest Soccer Camp is being held at Blandford United Football Club.

Children up to the age of 11 can make new friends, have fun and work on their soccer technique in a safe learning environment.

There are a number of other activities in other parts of the county and many of the programmes are also open to feepaying children.

More details here: dorsetcouncil. gov.uk/children-families/holidayactivities-and-food-programme.

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The Christmas Shop is the perfect place to buy a meaningful Christmas gift for friends and family, which in turn help the charity support children and adults living with physical and learning disabilities, and their families.

The shop offers a range of virtual gifts starting at £8 to give a child the chance to participate in a Sensory Sport session.

Gifts also include Outdoor Therapy for an adult with disabilities for £16, or a special Christmas meal for £13. With every gift purchased, a card will be sent to the recipient, with an insert showing how this year’s Christmas present has made a difference.

The shop is open online until Monday, December 18, as well as a physical pop-up shop at the Dolphin Shopping Centre this weekend, December 2 and 3.

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Crowds out for the big switch-on

The Mayor of Ferndown switched on the annual Christmas lights in Ferndown last Saturday.

The event was enjoyed by a very full town precinct with events all day.

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Town museum receives top heritage award

The Museum of East Dorset, an independent charity, has been presented with the highlyesteemed Sandford Award for Heritage Education, recognising its dedication to providing engaging and enriching educational experiences.

Since 1978, the Heritage Education Trust has been running the Sandford Award to praise heritage sites across the UK that run educational programmes.

It is the only scheme in existence that judges formal learning programmes at heritage sites, with a particular focus on how sites such as the Museum of East Dorset can link to the curriculum children are learning in the classroom.

Education is central to the Museum of East Dorset’s ethos and values and the team were delighted to have excelled in all judged categories.

The assessor was particularly impressed by the dedication of the experienced volunteers and how ‘In all sessions, the long history of the building and the extensive collections were utilised to inspire children to discover the stories of the past that the museum holds, to make learning fun, active and memorable’.

The museum’s director, Chezzie Hollow said: “Our dedicated team of volunteers are passionate about creating an environment that makes heritage learning engaging, inspiring and accessible to all”.

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Learn of Lawrence

Dorset Archives Trust is holding a talk on December 14, at 7pm, on the history of Clouds Hill House, the National Trust property near Bovington.

The war hero, writer and explorer TE Lawrence lived there during the 1930s.

The story of the cottage draws extensively on the archives at the Dorset History Centre, including the Estate Papers of the Frampton’s of Moreton together with other historical sources.

The evening takes place at Dorset History Centre, Bridport Road in Dorchester and costs £12. More information at: dorsetarchivestrust.org.

Two wedding days

BCP Council is holding two wedding open days in their Grade II-listed buildings.

This Sunday, December 3, sees the Guildhall in Poole open from 11am-4pm and on January 14, 2024, from 11am-3pm, couples can visit Bournemouth Civic Centre – the Victorian Town Hall.

Both events are free and include the chance to chat to wedding services providers.

Make a date with new calendar Volunteers at a community garden project have produced a calendar to help fund their efforts - and two other town causes.

Wimborne Community Garden in School Lane has been running for 15 months growing fruit, vegetables and flowers through the efforts of residents.

A share of produce grown at the site is handed to Wimborne Foodbank and Community Kitchen.

Among the volunteers is Sarah Pizzey, who has put her photography skills to good use for the cause.

Sarah has put together photographs taken at the garden over the last 15 months to form a 2024 calendar, which is now being sold to raise money for the initiative.

“I have organised a calendar, as a fundraiser, with photos I’ve taken at the garden

over the last 15 months - the lifetime of the garden,” she explained.

“We are totally dependent on donations and the generosity of local folk.

“We are currently raising money to build an outdoor kitchen, to engage others with how to prepare vegetables and enjoy them too.”

People can buy the calendar, for £8, at the garden Wednesday 9am to noon, Friday, 1pm-4pm and Sunday, 2.30pm-4pm.

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Scarlett says ‘thank you and season’s greetings’ Good news from Scarlett Sutcliffe, the young volunteer whose mission to raise funds for a trip to Cambodia to help raise educational and living standards has previously featured in this magazine.

The 16-year-old pupil from QE School needs to find £4,500 for her endeavour but thanks to the generosity of friends, family and local people – not least you, our readers - she is almost there.

She writes: “I’ve been working hard over the past year and have already raised more than £3500 with quiz and bingo nights, 60 miles of beach cleans, working part-time, selling sweet cones, monthly cake sales, raffles, fun seasonal events and more.

“I must add that the New Stour &

Avon has helped so much as I have received donations ranging from £5-£50 after people read articles about me!

“At last I’m into the last £1000 and hoping to reach my final target by the New Year so that I can concentrate on studying for my GCSEs. “To raise the final £1000 I will be selling Christmas cards at the Six Penny Handley Christmas market, making and selling hot-chocolate reindeer cones, and offering a Christmas gift wrapping service.

“I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a happy new year.”

To help, message 07859 909 534 or visit gofund.me/8da523f7 Scarlett Sutcliffe Wimborne

Christmas Trac Pack are back

The East Dorset Trac Pack, the local vintage tractor group will be hitting the road again on Saturday, December 9, for their Wimborne Christmas run.

Due to the Save the Children parade having a much shorter route with reduced capacity this year, it was decided to have a separate tractor run in the morning before the parade.

However, participants will be making donations, which in turn will later be added to the 2023 Save the Children collection.

The run will leave Colehill Lane, near St Michaels School at 10.30am, drive down Middlehill Road, Hayes Lane, Leigh Road and then into and a

FACTOID OF THE FORTNIGHT Christmas is coming, the temperatures are beginning to drop and everything is feeling thoroughly wintery.

We Brits are famously obsessed with the weather, and the temperature.

If you are one of those constantly speculating as to what the temperature is - particularly in summer then did you know, crickets can give you a good indication of where the mercury sits?

But how? Well, it all started in the late 19th century, when a physicist called Amos Emerson Dolbear noticed crickets in a field all sang at the same time.

He started making notes and it soon became clear temperature seemed to influence the rate of the chirps.

So, he set about analysing it and came up with a formula!

So, the next time you want to know roughly how hot - or cold it is, and you have crickets around, have a listen.

To get a rough estimate of the temperature, count the number of chirps per minute and use Dolbear’s calculation: Temperature (F) = 50 + (chirps per minute - 40) / 4 So, if you hear crickets chirping 60 times in 30 seconds (120 times a minute), the temperature is roughly 70F (about 20C).

It’s not entirely accurate, of course, as Prof Dolbear didn’t note down which species of cricket he was analysing, for example, but it’s not a bad guide.

Different route for parade circuit around Wimborne once or probably twice.

After this, the pack will take refreshments and lunch at the Coach and Horses, Poole Road, Wimborne.

Most tractors will vacate the area before the parade starts.

Joe Paine Wimborne

The annual Save the Children parade is all set to run again this year. It will start at 2.15pm on Satrurday, December 9, from the Coach Park off Allenview Road and will then exit into Allenview Road, turn left into Hanham Road and right into Rowlands Hill and Lewens Lane to round Rodways Corner, back to Park Lane and continue as in previous years, along East Street, King Street, West Street and into the square by the Kings Head. It will then travel down the High

Street before turning right and dispersing in King Street.

Any organisation which has not already been approached and would like to join the parade is asked to contact Susie Gatrell on 01202 848897 or by e-mail: susie@kings-house.net.

There will also be plenty going on in The Square throughout the day all in aid of the Save the Children Fund so come along and enjoy a day out in Wimborne.

Anthony Oliver, MBE Wimborne

Our singers present a glorious night celebrating yuletide West Moors Singers are delighted to announce their Christmas Concerts, entitled That Glorious Night, presenting the Yuletide Musical of that name.

It tells the story of the Nativity with uplifting music and narration, and there will also be a selection of popular seasonal songs. If you have a special carol it is sure to be in a festive medley, and there will be the chance to join in with some favourites too.

The programme will also feature Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and That’s What Friends Are For - songs which the choir sang in the autumn while supporting the stars of Back To Bacharach.

The professionals’ company showcased the music of the legendary hitmaker Burt Bacharach and were warm in their praise of West Moors Singers, calling them a great choir and a community asset.

Concerts take place on Friday, December

15, at 7.30pm and Saturday, December 16, at 2.00pm and the venue is St. Martin’s Church Centre, Moorlands Road, West Moors, BH22 OJW. Tickets at £7 are from Buds and Blooms, the ticket manager on 01202 870769 or at the door.

West Moors Singers invite you to enjoy Christmas music at its best.

Pat Scott West Moors Singers

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Lot more to explore for youngsters Witchampton Church of England First School has expanded its ‘outdoor explorers’ site for the children.

The school, near Wimborne, places a huge emphasis on education in the open and has extensive grounds which they have developed to provide even more opportunities.

All the children regularly use the space to get involved with outdoor learning, and activities including den building, fire lighting and whittling.

Headteacher Jo Hancock said: “Our children love being outdoors so we decided to expand the ‘outdoor explorers’ part of our grounds.

“It really helps with developing the children’s self esteem and muscle strength while they work collaboratively to solve problems and work creatively.

“They have some amazing ideas and really love to challenge themselves.

“Witchampton is in a beautiful area and we get the children out as often as possible.

“Recently we were invited to the Critchell Estate for a meadow sweep and came back on a trailer pulled by a tractor.

“We visit local farms and explore rivers – all to give the children the most rounded education that we can.

“We have spaces left this year and welcome new children for the next academic year.”

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Political round-up

We need more brownfield development My constituents are overwhelmingly in favour of brownfield development and against using the Green Belt.

Therefore, the advice given

by Natural England that there can be no more construction of buildings for overnight accommodation in Christchurch is a serious threat to us all.

BCP councillors have accepted the advice of an unelected and unaccountable quango without challenge and are denying planning permission for every proposed housing development.

What possible justification can there be for preventing construction on the former police station/magistrates’ court and the site of the former gasworks?

In a total reversal of its previous advice, Natural England says that the level of phosphates in the tidal reaches of the River Avon is far too high.

But most of those phosphates originate from the 50 miles

Christchurch & East Dorset CHRIS CHOPE MP of river upstream from Christchurch and are largely related to agricultural activity.

Nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous provide nutrition for plants and animals and are required for them to be able to grow.

Although it is said that an excess of nutrients can lead to eutrophication and algal blooms in rivers and lakes, that cannot

be valid in that part of the lower Avon because it is tidal.

Concern about excess nutrients originated in the European Union’s Habitats Directive which was incorporated in UK law and interpreted by the EU Court of Justice in 2018 following which Natural England designated several rivers in the UK as being in ‘unfavourable condition’ due to excess nutrients.

It believes that extra waste water from new housing developments could make matters worse.

The Government has expressed its exasperation at the adverse impact of historic EU interference in the ability of local councils to promote new housing development.

To that end, ministers tried to amend what is now the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act of 2023.

When the amendments were rejected in the House of Lords the plan was to introduce

bespoke legislation in this November’s King’s Speech.

This did not happen which means that there doesn’t seem to be any prospect of being able to unlock those brownfield developments in Christchurch which are currently on hold.

Such a situation is unacceptable and shouldn’t be tolerated by either BCP Council or the Government.

I have, therefore, written to the council calling on it to have the political will to use its powers to declare that there are ‘imperative reasons of overriding public interest for granting consent’.

I have also tabled Parliamentary questions to ministers asking about how they propose to lift the moratorium on brownfield development in Christchurch.

We left the EU not just to take back control over our borders but also our own laws.

We now need to exercise the courage of our convictions.

Hiring & firing from the bottom of the barrel Well readers, the scourge of my pen these past few months, namely ‘Cruella’ Braverman has finally gone totally over the top and earned the red card from Rishi Sunak.

In doing so she has destroyed the desire of the Tory party to play down the ‘nasty party’ epithet that the centrist players had endeavoured to cultivate.

In fact she must have been the meanest, least affable player I can remember in the politics of the last 60 years. No longer those stupidly anguished cries of the homeless in their ‘lifestyle’ canvas accommodation in our cities nor the happy boat people in their luxurious holiday cabins on the Bibby Stockholm in Portland Harbour.

As far as I am concerned it is good riddance and I hope she can enjoy a holiday in Rwanda to get over the disappointment.

The Covid enquiry has been giving us the opportunity to

report on the inner workings of Johnson’s administration with the misogynistic, foul-mouthed rantings of his team.

It also showed that government to be just as muddled and ruinous as that of its successor, Liz Truss.

However, in the current fast and furious world of Tory party politics we now have the return of Lord ‘call me Dave’ Cameron stealing the headlines after a seven-year hiatus.

Well...who saw that one coming?

One can only conclude that Rishi looked into the already well-scraped barrel and just did not like what he saw.

So, it is back to the future with a vengeance.

There are a couple of hiccups for Sunak to overcome.

The Tory party right wing are livid at the fall of their hero Suella and are threatening to call for yet another change of Tory

Dorset Labour ALAN CROSS leader to re-set their agenda before the General Election next year.

Then there’s the Foreign Secretary’s performance since leaving office in 2017.

Dave tried to enrich his personal coffers by attaching himself to the Australian Greensill company.

After they went bust, Dave got his knuckles rapped for excessive lobbying of his old pals during the Covid pandemic.

And let’s not forget his disastrous foray into the postGaddafi Libyan maelstrom and his pitiful courting of the Chinese Premier Xi with whom he enjoyed a pint of English beer at his local in Oxfordshire only to find that that nation was continually bugging our telephony and computer systems.

Literally, supping with the leader of a nation many Conservative MPs believe is our enemy.

When oh when will this shambolic government realise that we are seen as a seriously dysfunctional nation in Europe and the wider world?

Everyone is now waiting and wanting the real Government of change - that of Keir Starmer’s Labour Party.

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General election cannot come soon enough The Autumn Statement was traditionally the time for small tweaks and announcements on the economic outlook.

But with an increasingly desperate Government, this year’s event was seen by many as firing the starting pistol for a spring General Election.

On the face of it, an inflationbusting increase to the National Living Wage, cutting National Insurance and boosting pensions will make people feel warmer than the temperature outside.

But the public are not stupid, they know it is a pre-election sweetener.

The failure to move tax thresholds with inflation has handed a chunk of that sweetener back to the Government and what was left was taken the next day when energy price increases were announced, with still no challenge to massive profits in the energy sector.

The tax threshold freeze was introduced after Covid, and extended last year, running on

Dorset Lib-Dems VIKKI SLADE to 2028. Through it, people will pay tax quicker, and trip into high-rate tax earlier, affecting us all one way or the other.

Calculations show that extra income tax paid from the freezing of the tax threshold will outweigh the saving made by reduction in the national insurance contributions.

With the new National Living Wage, those working in the lowest-paid jobs for just 21 hours a week will pay tax on

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every extra pound they earn, and for those who are dragged into the high-rate tax bracket, child benefit will be withdrawn on a sliding scale – saving the Government more money at a time when childcare and other costs related to bringing up children are rising so steeply.

And even more worryingly, given that National Insurance was due to be increased a couple of years back to fund the NHS and Social Care, the Autumn Statement cut the dayto-day budget for the NHS and was silent on funding for Social Care or Dentistry – both areas in complete crisis.

But there is another downside and that is the cost to the employer. Everyone agrees that the lowest wages need to go up but increase them too quickly and jobs could be lost as employers struggle to find the extra money.

One of our local authorities, BCP council has calculated that the announcement has cost them £5.4million every year, at a time

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when councils around England are teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.

Similar stories will be seen in the care sector and potentially retail and hospitality.

This budget was a confidence trick. The problem is there is no white rabbit to pull out of a hat, there is no magic money tree, and the public knows it.

Every time this Conservative government tries to deceive, they damage the credibility of all those who seek to serve.

What the public deserves is leaders prepared to take difficult decisions honestly, to own up when they get things wrong and to play fair.

With no meaningful windfall tax on energy firms, no clampdown on tax avoidance, no reform of business rates and council tax so that those making a fortune pay their fair share this government shows it is out of touch and out of time.

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Arrest after Town Poppy Appeal awards presented town assault

A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault in Wimborne.

The 21-year-old from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident in the town centre at around 10.45pm on October 20.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: “Officers were approached by members of the public reporting an assault taking place in Church Street.

“A man was located with significant facial injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

“Following enquiries by officers, an 21-year-old man from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

“He has been released on police bail as further enquiries are carried out.”

Detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police. uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230167189.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

An award ceremony was held in the Royal British Legion clubhouse in Wimborne on Wednesday, November 15, to recognise and reward outstanding service and support to the Poppy Appeal.

Awards covering from five to 40 years’ service were presented.

Pictured having received their awards are, from left, Vanessa Joseph (25 yrs), Jenny Raymond (5 yrs), Jo Vigor (20 yrs), Dave Keig (Poppy Appeal Organiser), Vera Ricketts (40 yrs), Anthony Oliver (25 yrs), Sue Bailey (30 yrs) and Val Marshall (25 yrs).

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Machine unveiled The sun shone for the third year in Victoria Hospital has unveiled its new cardiac ultrasound machine, purchased by the hospital Friends.

The £95,000 machine will be used within the outpatients department by the cardiology team.

Top of the COPs

With COP28 kicking off yesterday and talk of the return of a second Dorset COP next year, the organisers behind Dorset’s own County COP are seeking to answer the much-anticipated question of ‘what next’ in an event on December 7.

Dorset COP organisers will be hosting an online COP discussion at 7.30pm, about what we can do on a county level and exploring how Dorset can support goals put forward by the UN and those highlighted by the county COP. Sign up for the online discussion, here: us02web.zoom.us/j/826856 95865?pwd=eHYvdjlGZVEwdG dIQW4xNElEVi83dz09.

succession for the Grand Charities Fair organised by Wimborne in Bloom and held on Armistice Day. Visitors flocked to the Allendale Community Centre, from the moment the Fair was opened at 10.00am by the mayor, Diann March and town Crier Chris Brown.

Some 21 charities and organisations, manning 32 tables took part in the fair which raised more than £4,000 for the various causes. Entrance was free, courtesy of Wimborne in Bloom, but the public generously donated over £170 on the door.

Richard Nunn, chairman of Wimborne in Bloom said: “After all the recent bad weather, and more still to come, Wimborne in Bloom’s Charities Fair was held in lovely clear weather which encouraged many out from their homes to wander around the 21 Charities selling their wares.

The footfall in the Allendale was steady all day from opening to closing and those taking part did well on their sales from the generosity of Wimborne folks! Thank you all who made it such a success.”

Wimborne in Bloom will be showing their flag again at the Save the Children Parade

n Top, Mayor Diann March and Town Crier Chris Brown visit the Wimborne in Bloom table with its hampers as prizes.

Above, Susie Gatrell receives the first prize hamper from Richard Nunn and the mayor.

through Wimborne on Saturday, December 9 and the first event of the New Year will be the annual Wine and Wisdom Fun Quiz evening on Thursday, February 29, 2024, in the Allendale Centre when teams of six will try and win the coveted Eco-Composting Shield.

Next year’s Charities Fair has also been booked for Saturday, November 9.

Full details are available at wimborneinbloom.org.uk.

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Help your ambulance Sing-along-a-Christmas to help others in the community service to help you

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is urging communities across the region to use its services responsibly this winter, as it prepares for a challenging period.

The Trust is expecting a winter period of significant and sustained demand across its 999 services - a position that is reflected across other health and care organisations locally, regionally, and nationally.

As winter approaches, flu and other respiratory illnesses are expected to rise, a drop in temperatures and ongoing pressures due to ambulance handover delays are set to compound the challenges already faced by the region’s ambulance service.

In response to this, the Trust has developed an extensive winter plan, and its leaders are asking communities to help them to help you by following the below steps: • Only call 999 when someone is seriously injured or ill and their life may be at risk. For example, if someone is unconscious, not breathing or is bleeding heavily.

• If you’re waiting for an ambulance, please don’t call 999 back — unless the patient’s condition has deteriorated or you no longer need an ambulance — to ask when one will arrive, these details can’t be provided, as

ambulances are sent to patients with the most life-threatening conditions first.

• For non-life-threatening emergencies, people can access appropriate care by visiting NHS 111 online, contacting their GP or getting advice from a pharmacy.

Dr Paul Johnson is Chief Medical Officer with NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board (ICB), said: “There are many things people can do over the winter months to help themselves, their families and local health and care partners, including getting vaccinated against Flu and COVID and making sure they have the right medicines at home to treat everyday ailments, but by far the most important thing is to use the right service at the right time.

“Our website staywelldorset. nhs.uk contains information for people so they can make an informed choice if they need medical help.”

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by Lorraine Gibson Tinsel and tonsils at the ready as Colehill Community Choir invites you to singalong at a joyful evening filled with the sound of Christmas carols and songs.

Entry is free but please take donations to boost the valuable work of Wimborne Food Bank which supports those in our community who are in need at this time.

The concert is at St. Michael’s School, Colehill Lane, and organisers promise sing-alongs with the choir,

beautiful music and lots of fun. At the end, enjoy a complementary glass of wine or soft drink to mark the start of your festive celebrations.

Friday, December 15, 7.30pm.

Tickets available from colehillcommunitychoir1@ gmail.com or 01202 842311.

Potted Christmas Trees starting from £10 Various cut Christmas Trees including Nordman Non Drop starting from £30 Wreaths, Lights, Holly Wreaths, Baubles, Xmas tree stands

Pop in to see us at the Flower Factory Flower Factory at Longham 1198 Ringwood Road, Bournemouth BH11 9LQ Tel: 01202 900670 theflowerfactory@live.co.uk @ Flowerfactorygardencentre

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Cycle sharing Top award for coach company programme Travel, a is expanding Heathside Ferndown-based, family-run ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

People living in Corfe Mullen and Upton can now use Beryl bikes as the cycling share scheme has expanded.

Eighty bikes are now available from the distinctive green Beryl bays in the two towns, offering a choice of pedal cycles and e-bikes.

Riders need to download the Beryl app, book a bike and then take their trip.

The addition of Corfe Mullen and Upton to the scheme means that cyclists can now travel to and from areas including Wimborne, Ferndown, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wool, and Studland.

The Dorset Beryl scheme launched in August 2022 and so far has generated more than 5,500 sustainable journeys across nearly 20,000km – more than the distance between Dorset and New Zealand.

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coach company has won ‘Small Coach Operator of the Year 2023’ at the prestigious Routeone Awards.

These are the most soughtafter accolades for the coach and bus sector.

They recognise and celebrate achievement, innovation and the highest standards of excellence in all aspects of operating.

The luxury coach company was founded in 2015 by Tim Southby, starting with just one 19-seat mini-coach, and has grown to a small fleet of modern, luxury coaches from 19-55 seats.

As well as private hire, they also offer their own day trips and holidays.

The judges said: “This category captures those small coach operators that

are dedicated to nothing less than the highest of standards.

“Our winner draws particular credit for its consummately professional approach, its interest in matters that affect the wider coach industry, and how it continues to drive its business forward in an exemplary manner.”

Managing director Tim said:

“It’s the highest honour we can achieve - we can’t get a higher accolade.

“It’s our industry’s version of the Baftas and the whole team is so proud of our achievement.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be recognised as the best Small Coach Operator in the whole of the UK.”

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Christmas Countdown

THE THREE LIONS Christmas party menu now available!

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Countdown to Christmas

SANTA’S SLEIGH COMING TO MONKEY WORLD! Between the 18th and 20th December Santa’s sleigh will touch down at Monkey World! As well as meeting Santa and receiving a special present from him, your little monkeys can enjoy festive fare, a Christmas trail around the park, and even make a present for the primates with Santa’s elves!

The gift shop is stacked full of new items, ideal as presents and stocking fillers and of course you’ll be able to see our 250 primates during a quieter, peaceful

time at the park. Primate adoptions also make a great Christmas gift- and mean you can visit your adopted primate for free for a year! Visiting Santa at Monkey World will help support the rescue and rehabilitation of primates, so help spread Christmas cheer by seeing Santa here! £5 plus entrance fee per child. To register interest in seeing Santa, please email communications@monkeyworld.org.

Spaces are limited so early booking is advised!

Citizens Advice Is Here To Help Demand for our service is higher than it’s ever been. Our advisers are helping local residents with energy, debt, benefits, foodbank

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Your donation could really make a difference to the lives of local people.

Use the QR code to donate or text CAB to 70580 or visit www.edpcitizensadvice.org.uk donations can also be posted to 2 Mill Lane, Wareham, BH20 4RA Charity Registration Number 1068414

referrals, grants, housing and consumer advice. Our advice bus is out every day in the community reaching those who are unable to access our outreaches.

From January to October we helped 11,796 people with over 51,000 issues and we can already see that numbers are going to increase as we head into the winter months. Your support allows us to continue to help any local resident who needs us, regardless of their situation. Our advice is free and confidential and we are supported by a team of wonderful volunteers.

We are here when times are good and when times are hard.

We are a local service for local people and we will offer you our support. Visit our website for more information about our services www.edpcitizensadvice.org.uk or call Dorset Adviceline on 0800 144 8848.

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Then take your seats for the festive family pantomime, ‘The Wizard of Oz!’ Follow the yellow brick road to The Theatre and join Dorothy on her adventures to the Emerald City - meeting some new friends along the way. If you’ve got the brain, the heart and the courage, just click your heels together three times and say, “there’s no place like Wonderland!”

The team have also added an afternoon of SEN Santa sessions on Saturday 2 December 2023. The reduced capacity will ensure that guests get a longer visit to see Santa and it will help to reduce the number of guests in the play centre. The afternoon performance of ’The Wizard of Oz’ will be relaxed amended for SEN guests.

Santa’s making a list and checking it twice — fantastic festive family fun and incredible value for money! But spaces are selling fast so early booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

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Countdown to Christmas

Christmas and Save New Year rubbish £50 and recycling this Remember:

1) Up to two extra sacks of rubbish beside your bin will be

Christmas!

2) No garden waste collections will take place after 22 December until Monday 8 January.

3) Household recycling centres are open from 9am - 4pm daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. 4) Extra recycling – including glass and food – will be collected on your recycling collection day, provided it has been separated correctly and placed in a suitable sturdy container (no bags) that can be easily lifted by one person.

5) Please help collection crews by putting your glass out for collection before Christmas. This ensures you have as much space as possible in your glass box going into the festive period, helping prevent overspilling containers.

These tips can help you make savings on your Christmas food budget. It can save you time as well!

• Plan your meals over Christmas fortnight - make a shopping list

See what items can be recycled at the kerbside at dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/which-bin

Find more top tips and recipes at dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/lovefoodhatewaste

and stick to it

• Check your food cupboards before shopping • Use the portion calculator at lovefoodhate waste.com/portion-planner

• Use up foods in your freezer beforehand to make room for Christmas leftovers

• Store food correctly – check pack instructions

• Keep an eye on “use by” dates • Use up leftovers in delicious recipes • Freeze leftovers that can’t be eaten

Bin collection days Your recycling and waste collections over the festive period will be different from your usual day of the week.

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Collection day

Usual Monday 25 Dec Tuesday 26 Dec Wednesday 27 Dec Thursday 28 Dec Friday 29 Dec Monday 1 Jan Tuesday 2 Jan Wednesday 3 Jan Thursday 4 Jan Friday 5 Jan Monday 8 Jan Tuesday 9 Jan Wednesday 10 Jan Thursday 11 Jan Friday 12 Jan

Revised Wednesday 27 Dec Thursday 28 Dec Friday 29 Dec Saturday 30 Dec Tuesday 2 Jan Wednesday 3 Jan Thursday 4 Jan Friday 5 Jan Saturday 6 Jan Monday 8 Jan Tuesday 9 Jan Wednesday 10 Jan Thursday 11 Jan Friday 12 Jan Saturday 13 Jan

Refer to your calendar or visit

dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/bin-day to check your collection days.

Recycle more This Christmas, don’t let all your waste go to landfill. If you live in Dorset*, you can recycle: • All cooked and uncooked food waste • Wrapping paper**, cardboard and Christmas cards (no glitter) • Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays • Glass bottles and jars (Please keep glass separate) We’ll collect extra recycling in your own boxes.

Thank you for recycling!

If you live in Dorset*, check for changes to your collection * Doesn’t include Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole. Check your council website for details. ** Scrunch your wrapping paper! If it stays scrunched, it can be recycled. If it doesn’t, or it’s foil-based or glittery, it should go in the rubbish bin.

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CHRISTMAS AT SALAMANDER

Countdown to Christmas at Salamander

The Salamander team wish all the best to all our customers and thank you for your support throughout the year and look forward to welcoming you in store.

Free Saturday Drop In & Tasting Events From 11 - 3 On 2nd, 9th & 16th December Join in store for a fondue demo on 2nd, a chance to talk with Wusthof ’s knife expert on 9th and Hot Chocolate Tasting using the new Dualit Milk frother with its innovative basket in which pieces of your favourite chocolate melts whilst the milk warms and froths making the perfect hot chocolate.

There will be great offers on all the featured products on the day.

KitchenAid Event Week Offers November ends with a special evening event celebrating the iconic KitchenAid

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mixer and other products and December begins with a special edition of our evening food walk. Both events are now sold out but there are some great in store offers and free gifts linked to the events. Make sure you are the first to hear about future events, regular prize draws, recipe ideas, offers and more by subscribing to the monthly newsletter in store or online. Also don’t forget to

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pick up Salamander’s Christmas Gift ideas and Christmas essentials booklet

Free drop in and tasting events Sat 11-3*

Salamander has what you need for cooking, serving and drinking at home

in store or see it at on the website www.salamandercookshop.com.

Christmas Cooking Essentials & Great Gift Ideas with everything from roasting tins to gravy jugs, from cheese knives to cake tins and decorations and all your barware and glasses you could ever need

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including greats offers on Darington glassware and gift ranges. Dunoon, Emma Bridgewater and Le Creuset Mugs are always popular gifts and there are lots of ideas for stocking fillers too.

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‘I’ve lost 5 stone and embraced being bald!’

In 2011, Kelly faced the challenge of alopecia that led to the loss of her hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes.

But she faced life with a positive attitude, until the weight of her condition started taking a toll on her overall wellbeing.

With her confidence eroded and her body burdened by excess weight, she found solace in food.

Binge eating became a way to cope, and her weight spiralled out of control.

She stopped socialising, shopping, and lost sight of the confident person she once was.

A wake up call on the scales However, her mother’s encouragement in April 2022 led her to the 1:1 Diet, and with that her transformation began.

Kelly’s initial appointment was a wake-up call - at 13 stones 13lb, she realised the change she needed to make.

Guided by her consultant, Kelly adopted the 1:1 Diet’s structured approach, combining meal replacement

gave her a newfound sense of confidence. Today, Kelly is living her life fully, enjoying social outings, exercise, and her role as a bridesmaid.

products with a caloriecontrolled meal in the evening.

The results were astounding.

Kelly lost 6lb in her first week, and her energy levels soared.

Week after week, she shed pounds and inches. By August, she was three stone lighter and ready to embrace new experiences, like shopping for a dress for a family wedding.

Hitting her weight goals In January 2023, Kelly celebrated a remarkable fivestone weight loss; but Kelly’s journey was not solely about weight loss. It was about redefining her relationship with herself, her family, and her body. Embracing her baldness, she realised that taking control of her health

An inspiration to others Kelly’s story is a beacon of inspiration for anyone seeking transformation. Through determination, guidance, and the support of the 1:1 Diet, she found her way back to herself.

Kelly’s journey is a testament to the positive impact that the 1:1 Diet can bring to one’s life.

Now, she says: “My initial goal was to lose 5st but I feel really good about where my weight is now. I’m over the moon to have won the 1:1 Diet Life Changer Award at the 2023 Slimmer Awards. “It’s been a fantastic experience and it’s a nice reminder of how far I’ve come.

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Antiques & Collectibles

Next Sale Watches, Jewellery, Silver & Coins; 20th Century Pictures & Decorative Arts; Toys, Dolls & Games; and Antique Furniture & Objects

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Top prices paid for all types of model railway, die cast cars, early Action Man and Star Wars, Scalextric, Meccano, unmade Airfix kits etc.

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7th March Classic Motorcycle Auction 27th March Classic Car Auction Further Entries Now Invited 01935 812277 • www.charterhouse-auction.com

Some fin fishy at auction

Seven watercolour drawings of fish

by Sarah Bowdich Lee, estimated at £3,000, are included in the Charterhouse specialist picture auction on Thursday, January 4.

Richard Bromell of Charterhouse said: “A pioneering woman explorer and naturalist in the early 19th century, she had a particular interest in ichthyology or the field study of fish and is rarely seen at auction.”

The drawings were painted to accompany her important book Fresh-Water Fishes produced 1827-1837.

Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for their forthcoming specialist auctions of pictures, books and antiques in January with classic cars and classic motorcycles in March. nRichard and the Charterhouse Team can be contacted for advice and valuations at the Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, 01935 812277 or via info@charterhouse-auction.com

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Clear up Carrie’s Christmas card quest

by Lorraine Gibson For a decade, Carrie Moebus has been trying to discover the identity of a stranger who sends festive cards all the way from East Dorset to her home in Fort Worth, Texas every Christmas.

The sender, who she believes is either a child or an adult with, let’s say, slightly messy hand writing, clearly does not know her, since the cards are addressed not to Carrie’s family, but one she’s never heard of.

“Every Christmas for about 10 years, we get a letter like this in the mail, no return address, and we are not the addressees. The post stamp looks like it’s from Christchurch,” she says.

Most of the stamps on the envelopes that Carrie has saved have been franked with BH23, but one reads BH1.

“Inside is a Christmas card; the handwriting has gotten better over the years, so I’m assuming it’s being sent by a child.

“It’s signed Joshua Mitchell. I have asked our neighbourhood and they don’t know anyone by that name and no one by that name ever lived at the address it’s being mailed to.”

In his writing, ‘Joshua’ uses an ampersand several times, so I mention that it points to a grownup, yet Carrie feels it’s a child.

“I can see your point,” she says, but adds, “If I had pics of the previous years, it would be more clear it’s a child as the writing and spelling have improved over the years.”

The jolly cards are either addressed to Mr & Mrs Jose Wynne or Wynna and, despite being signed ‘from Joshua Mitchell’, one card also uses the name Josh as the recipient – with the surname Momonts, or something close to that.

The plot thickens.

I ask Carrie whether the cards are printed by the same company, or are in aid of any charities.

“No, they’re all different companies from what I can tell.

“They look like they come from a standard card pack that you might buy in the store of a box of 10.”

And has she asked a handwriting expert to have a look?

“No, I’m not even sure where I would go for that.”

Carrie has asked her neighbours if any of the names – Joshua, Mitchell, Jose, Wynne, Wynna, Momonts - mean anything, but all say no. She has also confirmed that there are no other streets with the same name as hers.

Carrie’s aware that BH23 takes

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in Christchurch, Bransgore and other areas, and she’s posted an appeal for help on a Christchurch Facebook group. She remains optimistic.

“I hope someday we’ll connect the two – sender and addressee.

“I’d love to connect the two families and I would totally send them both a Christmas card!”

She and her family hope that our readers may be able to add a missing piece to what is a particularly frustrating puzzle, or even better, solve it completely.

If you can help, email findjoshmitchell@gmail.com.

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Exploring Stour & Avon...

with retired Dorset rights of way officer CHRIS SLADE

TARRANT LAUNCESTON Park in the street that runs through the village and walk southwards along it.

You’ll notice lots of thatched cottages.

You’ll soon come to the parish boundary with Tarrant Monkton at a ford.

Turn left and at the next bend in the road join a bridleway that heads eastwards uphill along the parish boundary.

After a while the bridleway, Turner’s Lane, veers right slightly, leaving the boundary line.

At the top of the hill it enters Launceston Wood and swerves left, north east, through the wood to a junction where you turn left and head north, soon re-entering Tarrant

Launceston. The bridleway goes along the top of the ridge and there are lovely wide views of the countryside.

Having passed Hyde Hill Plantation,

on your left, the waymarked route on the ground runs slightly aside from the definitive line of the bridleway but, as it’s more convenient, follow it.

Soon you’ll cross the parish boundary into Tarrant Hinton and rejoin the definitive line of the bridleway running downhill to join the A354 at Turnpike Cottage.

Turn left and walk south west alongside the main road, which has wide verges, for about a mile to Tarrant Hinton where you turn left and walk south alongside the Tarrant, soon re-entering Tarrant Launceston parish and after about a mile (depending where you parked) you’ll be back at your car, having walked nearly five miles.

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Special concert to be festive fundraiser Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, hosts its annual Christmas Carol Concert at St Peter’s Church in Bournemouth town centre on Wednesday, December 13.

The evening, supported by Colten Care, will be hosted by Blair Crawford, the founder and president of Hope FM. Doors open at 6pm and guests can expect captivating festive performances from Sound of Soul, one of the South’s leading choirs and classical-crossover soprano Poppy Neame.

Entertainment will also come from Razzamataz Bournemouth, a theatre school for ages four to 18 specialising in musical theatre, as well as some Christmas favourites from Canford Heath Junior School.

Mark Aitchison, CEO at Colten Care said: “Colten Care is proud to support the Diverse Abilities Carol Concert for another year.

“Our residents’ choir, made up of singers from various homes, are excited to join in and be part of the night.”

Demi Tarrant, events executive at Diverse Abilities, said: “We are really looking forward to getting into the festive spirit

with a fantastic range of performers and speakers.

“We’d love people to come along with their friends and family for a fantastic evening whilst supporting children and adults with disabilities in Dorset.”

Tickets are £10 for adults, £5 for children

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Alternatively, a family ticket can be purchased for £28, with all funds raised going to Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity.

Find out more and book your ticket at diverseabilities.org.uk/carolconcert.

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Banana and Walnut Cake As you know, my husband and I, (nod to the late Queen!) like to go travelling quite a lot.

But one of my pet hates in hotel rooms, is a fruit bowl!

I know it’s a nice thought from the hotel, but the smell really puts me off.

When I was travelling with my first husband in Egypt, we did a Nile cruise. The basket of fruit was on the side, my ex-husband didn’t eat fruit and I only eat a little, so it stayed there for days and days.

In the end, the smell was making me feel so ill, I tipped the lot into the Nile!

I think it was made worse as my ex-husband wouldn’t put the air conditioning on!

Fast forward a few years and my current husband, (I say that to keep him on his toes!) and I went to Vietnam. Our first hotel was in Hanoi. In was a very small room and very dark. There was a fruit bowl in the room.

I am not sure how old they were but the smell was awful. We thought of just putting them in the waste bin, but we had done this with some old clothes that we had brought on holiday on purpose, to throw away. However, the maid had other ideas and took all the clothes out, had them washed and ironed and put back on the bed!!!

I had visions of the fruit reappearing every day! So, we took them out and threw them out!

with Martha Legg 140g caster sugar 1 beaten egg 225g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 4 very ripe bananas 85g chopped walnuts 50ml milk Method STEP 1 Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease a 2lb loaf tin with some butter and line the base with baking parchment, then grease this as well.

STEP 2 In a large bowl, mix together the butter, sugar and egg, then slowly mix in flour and baking powder. Peel, then mash the bananas. Now mix everything together, including the nuts.

This is why I make banana and walnut cake; it uses ripe bananas so no waste.

Ingredients 100g softened butter, plus a little extra for greasing

STEP 3 Pour your mixture into the tin and bake for 1 hr, or until a skewer comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack before removing from the loaf tin. The loaf can now be wrapped tightly in cling film and kept for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 1 month.

Defrost and warm through before serving.

Serve in thick slices topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with a little chocolate sauce.

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Serve up a Dorset Christmas cheeseboard

by Lorraine Gibson When the chocs and pudding fatigue kicks in, (generally after the Dr Who Christmas special), choose cheese.

Serve with figs, grapes, walnuts, local crackers and condiments and you’re good to go-ho-ho!

and less stirring so offers a milder flavour and softer texture.

The deep amber colour comes from annatto, a natural food colourant. Made on Ashley Chase Estate, Litton Cheney, it’s around £19.70/kg.

Available from local outlets

Just launched and already a favourite with cheese fans and chefs, Cranborne Dark Sky is a truly decadent yuletide option.

A cow’s milk Brie-style number, it hides a luxury layer of black truffle that’s added during the making process and runs through the centre adding wonderful flavour. £8.50/180g mini wheel.

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Recipient of gold and silver industry awards, creamy, crumbly Dorset Blue Vinny comes gift-wrapped in waxed paper so pretty you can leave it on display. A staple of almost every Dorset farmhouse until the Second World War ended production, it was historically made from leftover milk and some unusual ‘blueing’ methods including dragging a mouldy harness through the milk or placing maturing cheeses next to the farmer’s dirty boots to encourage mould.

Since the recipe was resurrected in the 1980s, it’s been made at Woodbridge Farm.

Add chutney, digestive biscuits and a glass of red. £11.60/500g dorsetblue.com/shop or from the farm’s vending machine at Stock Gaylard, DT10 2BD.

Each wheel of Colston Bassett Stilton is handmade using traditional methods. It’s smoothly, intensely rich and so creamy it melts in the mouth. Serve by the fire with a glass of port for the ultimate Christmas cheer.

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Dorset Red is cold-smoked over oak chips, so it’s seasonally smoky and ideal for those cosy moments of peace.

It’s made using the traditional cheddar method but with lower milk temperatures

Another prize Cranborne cheese is Book and Bucket Cheese Company’s Cranborne Blue, a silver-medal winner at the recent World Cheese Awards in Norway.

A beauty of a cheese and one of only nine from the UK awarded this accolade, it’s Dorset through and through. £6/200g East St. Deli, Wimborne.

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Dorset Bell Heather honey is blissful with cheese as its aromatic sweetness and floral flavour acts as a soothing balm.

Produced by Dorset beekeeper Robert Field, who describes it as ‘one of the world’s finest honeys’, it’s dependent on weather conditions, so each jar is a rare treasure. £12 shop@thenewtinsomerset.com.

Grate Britain’s Dorset Red Biscuits are dark and smoky, hand-baked, all-butter, cheese, egg and clotted cream gems.

They taste great and look festive, too. £4.50 a box Available from local outlets Cherry Tree’s Spicy Red Onion Marmalade is an unctuous, citrusy-sweet, spices and stem ginger chutney.

Hand-made in small batches, it has that chunky-cut, warm-grannie’s-kitchen vibe but can hold its own with the strongest of fromages. £4.30 Available from local outlets

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Education

Illustrators create a new chapter for young bookworms Two renowned children's illustrators have visited Wimborne to encourage young people to use their library.

Louise Yates and Mike Brownlow hosted talks and drawing sessions with young people at the Crown Mead library.

The events were funded by the Friends of Wimborne Library group, which is keen to encourage young people to visit the facility.

A spokesman said: “Our thinking is that nowadays parents are working all week and children are in day nurseries, so there is little opportunity for pre-school children to visit their local library”.

“Consequently, many children are starting school never having been to a library.

“We believe libraries can change lives and are fortunate to have a vibrant library in Wimborne.

“By introducing more young children to the library we hope to encourage them to join and enrich their lives with books.

“We also aim to inspire greater involvement from local schools.

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whether it is for short or long-term stays. Christmas is always a very busy time in our homes, with plenty of activities and events planned to celebrate the festive period and to help make it a special time for people in our care.

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Health & Wellbeing

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Eight examples of chiropractic benefits

6 Increased Balance: Chiropractic care can improve balance and reduce dizziness. These changes – which can be durable – occur when neck and back adjustments can reduce injury and remove the reasons for such dizziness.

1 Reduced Neck Pain: Thankfully, many studies have shown that we can help with neck pain over an extended period, with some going as far as to say that the reduction of neck pain was durable and long-lasting.

These studies have found that selfreported neck pain can be reduced via neck adjustments and mobilisation and is thus one of the chief long-term benefits.

2 Reduced Back Pain: Most people think of the back when they think of chiropractic adjustments, and studies have found that this is the case for good reason – in the long term, adjustments can reduce back pain and make a noticeable improvement to the strength and flexibility of someone’s body.

3 Improved Posture: Many of chiropractic’s benefits are not about pain, but about wellness. Improvements to posture have been found in some case studies, with chiropractic adjustments being credited as improving the posture of people studied. These changes are, by their very nature, long-term, and improved posture has a variety of other positive physical benefits as well, thus showing how improved posture is one of the biggest long-term benefits of chiropractic care.

7 Increased Flexibility: Chiropractic adjustments can improve flexibility and range of motion making it easier for you to move, get exercise, reduce stiffness, and stay comfortable.

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4 Injury Prevention: Studies have found that chiropractic adjustments can help prevent injury by adjusting posture, helping injuries heal, and potentially reducing malfunctions in our bodies.

By preventing injury, our body can reap longterm benefits.

5 Headache Reduction: Other studies have found that chiropractic can reduce headaches, via neck and back adjustments.

These positive changes can have a big improvement on our quality of life and overall functionality.

8 Relieving Chronic Conditions: Studies have concluded that chiropractic can potentially slow down the damage and pain caused by certain conditions. This includes bone loss and pain caused by osteoporosis. As a result, some people who suffer from longterm or debilitating conditions like this may see significant benefits from chiropractic care.

As you can see, there are many long-term benefits of chiropractic care, and this healing modality can make a major positive improvement in your life. If you are suffering from any of the above issues, or if you believe that chiropractic can positively affect your life, give us a call on 01202 604707 or email admin@wimbornewellnesscentre.co.uk.

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Making your donation have twice the impact

Big names have joined forces with Lewis-Manning Hospice to endorse their bid to receive support from the Big Give Christmas Challenge appeal.

TV presenter Fearne Cotton, actress Emilia Fox, hospice patron Harry and Sandra Redknapp and former AFC Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn have all produced brief video messages to encourage the public to come on board and pledge their support for the challenge, which doubles their donation, raising vital funds for the Lewis-Manning Family Support & Bereavement Service.

The Challenge runs until December 5 and has the strapline, ‘one donation, twice the impact’, as donations are matched funded.

The match funding is being provided by a number of philanthropic champions. With more than 1,000 charities taking part, Big Give’s Christmas

Challenge supports a vast range of causes, many of which are directly working on issues impacted by the cost of living crisis, including food poverty, homelessness and mental health.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is taking part to raise funds to help people local people struggling to come to terms with a lifelimiting diagnosis or cope with a bereavement.

Director of fundraising, Tom Goodinge said: “We are hugely grateful to Harry, Jeff, Emilia and Fearne, offering their time to produce these videos and support this initiative. All funds raised will support our service.

“This festive season, donate to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care before December 5 at: donate.biggive.org/campaign/ a056900002RXtd0AAD where your donation will be automatically doubled, a wonderful opportunity for the hospice!”

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Hospice end-of-life project commended Looking To Lose A Few Pounds?

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The service provides dedicated, tailored support to patients under specialist palliative care.

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Home & Garden

From seeds to plants at Ferndown

The Green Care team braved torrential rain to complete the build at the Centre, Ferndown, writes Lydia Harvey of Dorset Community Action.

Following two years of fundraising the team have managed to secure enough funding to build a community garden at Ferndown Family Hub. This has been achievable through the Ferndown Family Hub, CLA Charitable Trust and Tesco Stronger Starts,

(previously named Bags for Help).

What’s this project all about?

The project will create a community growing garden, working with Ferndown Community Hub, training local volunteers and families to help maintain the space and connect young people with the adjoining Ferndown Common, Dorset, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The funding will be used to help

young people get involved in outdoor horticulture activities, exploring different land-based themes, learning about plants and how to maintain them, the local biodiversity and also connecting them to Ferndown Common through horticulture.

The project will engage with volunteers to repurpose an unused plot of land to construct accessible raised beds and, when planted, grow fresh fruit and vegetables for a local low-income community,

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Working in partnership with the Community: Through partnership with the Ferndown Community Hub the project will work with the Ferndown community, families, elderly, and young people from Tricketts Cross estate, the second highest area of deprivation in Dorset, outside Weymouth and Portland.

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Hands-on meeting The relaunched Wimborne Gardening Club (formerly the Wimborne Horticultural Society) has enjoyed two monthly meetings since its autumn show in September, writes Anthony Oliver.

It is now inviting everyone to its December meeting which will be held on Monday, December 4, in the Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne, at 7.30pm. This will be a very much hands on meeting as it is a workshop being arranged

by Glenda, one of the Wimborne Gardening Clubs Planning Group and a freelance qualified florist.

The aim of the workshop is to be making a contemporary wreath or, as an option, to make a table arrangement, both of which are just right for the fast approaching Christmas season.

The evening is free to club members and there is a £3 fee for non-members.

Glenda says: “I am volunteering this event so to avoid costs please bring the following items: Design 1 Requirements for Contemporary Door Wreath

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Straight woody stems ie Cornus is ideal, Interesting twigs with lichen etc..3 x feature flowers ie Roses and 2 x handfuls of moss OR Design 2 Requirements for Table Decoration Bring a square shallow dish, preferably ceramic, or round if preferred but square looks better!

Collect and bring material such as seed heads, malus apples, hypericum berries and dry birch bark.

There will be an option to buy some small items that may enhance your design for minimal cash costs. You will also need to bring a small pair of scissors; and any floristry tools.

For those of you who do not wish to do the workshop there will be a fun gardening quiz and raffle.

We all want you to enjoy a good social evening so if you like to bring along a small plate of party food it will be appreciated.

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Farming & Environment

A day at the farm with Tiffany Fleming

Tiffany is a volunteer at High Mead Farm in Longham, Ferndown.

High Mead Farm is a working farm run to promote the benefits of engaging with animals, soil, and nature.

They ‘create purposeful roles for our cofarmers, young people and adults alike, to help bring about a sense of well-being and self-worth that many have never experienced before’. of free-to-borrow tools for the people of Ferndown, Colehill, Wimborne, Verwood and adjoining parishes. The Library stocks most domestic tools to fit most jobs. There is a full range of power/battery tools: drills, electric saws, sanders, routers, and general hand tools for small or large DIY projects. It also covers gardening needs from hedge trimmers, strimmers, scarifiers, and garden waste shredders... right down to basic loppers, shovels, and spades more than just basic decorating tools, even carpet cleaners. You name it, the DIY-Library most likely has it… and if it hasn’t, it will try and source it for you.

You can view the inventory online, although not every single item is listed as there are simply too many to choose from! The concept is intended to help the community save money, and to ensure tools are utilised and maintained, not just sat rusting in a shed, unused. Our Co-Farmers are so impressed with the Library’s efforts that they have even made them a special sign!

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Skills at the Farm are not taught, they are demonstrated and then our Co-Farmers are encouraged to have a go whilst under supervision and with guidance, so the learning journey is a very positive one. Often they undertake work they’d be excluded from in most formal organisations; one of the most popular activities (and one we benefit hugely from), is maintenance. Our Co-Farmers love to repair things, recycle things and build things. We have a wide range of tools and equipment and there is really very little our Co- Farmers can’t do; from sawing to sanding, strimming to shredding. Plus, with the DIY Tool Library now on site at the Farm, they have an even broader opportunity to learn. The DIY-Library, whilst a completely separate organisation from High Mead, and run entirely by their own volunteers, has made its home in the Farm’s Nissen hut. As its name suggests, it offers an amazing collection

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SING-ALONGS, FILMS AND PLENTY OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

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Coade Hall features the largest cinema screen in North Dorset and benefits from full surround sound audio system.

To ensure visitors of all ages feel the spirit of the festive season, Reindeers, Santa’s Sleigh and other festive displays will line

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by Lorraine Gibson Showaddywaddy are 50 this year, so let’s go for a little walk back to where it all began.

An amalgam of several local bands, they were formed in Leicester in 1973, the year Nixon faced impeachment for Watergate, a pint cost 14p and the Duracell Bunny was activated.

Showaddywaddy have proven to be just as durable as the famous pink fluffy drummer, in fact more, so as they’ve been going strong ever since.

Now, with an incredible 20m record sales and tours all over the globe under their drape jackets, they’re heading to Dorset as part of their latest tour to celebrate their golden career milestone.

According to the rainbow-suited, drainpipetrousered line up, it’s going to be a dynamic and uplifting show, packed with their greatest hits, many of which made number one across Europe.

So, show them you’ve got what it takes, and join in their nostalgia-fest for a night of unforgettable, decade-defining tunes like Under The Moon Of Love, Pretty Little Angel Eyes, Hey, Rock & Roll, You’ve Got What It Takes and the ultimate crepe-soled floor filler, Three Steps To Heaven.

You already know the moves . . .

Friday, December 8, 7.30pm. www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk.

Three steps to heaven as Showaddywaddy rock & roll into town

Although it is not currently a legal requirement, please consider wearing a face covering to protect yourself and others when visiting the Tivoli.

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TALON: BEST OF THE EAGLES

DAVID GRAHAM & THE ESKIMO BROTHERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST BEN WATERS

WELCOME TO THE DARKNESS (15) DOCUMENTARY FILM

MARTY WILDE & THE WILDCATS

Friday 1st December 8.00pm Tickets £28.50

Saturday 2nd December 8.00pm Tickets £28

Sunday 3rd December 7.30pm Tickets £28.50

Tuesday 5th December 7.30pm Tickets £15

Wednesday 6th December 7.30pm Tickets £28

PLATINUM: THE LIVE ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW Thursday 7th December 7.30pm Tickets £27.50

SHOWADDYWADDY IN CONCERT

NINE BELOW ZERO

MADE TO MEASURE PRODUCTIONS PRESENT OUR RECORD BREAKING PANTOMIME

Saturday 9th December 7.30pm Tickets £25

Friday 15th December – Monday 1st January Various dates and times – check with Box Office Tickets Adults £19/under 16’s £15 1 in 10 tickets free available via Box Office Plus 3 ADULTS ONLY performances (ages 16+) Friday 29th, Saturday 30th December & Tuesday 2nd January 7.30pm Tickets £19

CINDERELLA

Friday 8th December 7.30pm Tickets £28.50/£26

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Candlelight service

In fine voice

It’s time for some Christmas cheer from Viva Voce Choir!

They’ll ‘Wish you a Merry Christmas’ at their charity fundraising concert this Sunday (December 3) at the Broadstone War Memorial Hall.

Be transported to a musical ‘Winter Wonderland’ as the award winning choir recreate the ‘Perfect Christmas’, ‘Deck the Nutcracker Hall’ and perform Christmas Songs and Carols.

It starts at 2pm with tickets available on the door or through ticketsource.co.uk/viva-voce.

Prices are £10 for adults, £9 for concessions and £5.50 for children. Refreshments (homebaked cakes) are included.

Hospice to benefit The chosen charity for which Verwood Choral Society are raising funds this year is Julia’s House children’s hospice.

Verwood Choral Society will be singing a concert of lovely Christmas music including extracts from the Messiah along with popular carols and music you can sing along to.

The concert is on December 9, at 7.00pm at Verwood Methodist Church and tickets can be purchased at the door.

For more details, contact Carol Sampson on 01202 814072.

Christmas Ball for over-18s with learning difficulties. 15th December, Port Regis, Shaftesbury. Contact zoe@shine21dorset.org. uk for more details.

Sixpenny Handley Christmas Craft Fair & Teas, Village Hall, Common Road SP5 5NJ Saturday 9 December 10am - 2pm, FREE entry Crafts / Festive music / Homemade cakes Information: 6dhandley hall@gmail.com

The annual Advent Service by Candlelight will be held in the Minster Church of St Cuthburga in Wimborne on Advent Sunday, December 3, at 6.30pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Broadstone Music Series presents music for everyone A Time Traveller’s Christmas Concert Thursday 21st December 2023 at 7pm ST NICHOLAS’ CHURCH, 30 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3LE Tickets: £12; students under 18, £3 Advanced online booking at www.broadstonemusicseries.info or limited availability for cash on the door.

TOY & TRAIN Collectors Fair

WIMBORNE QE LEISURE CENTRE (BH21 4DT)

Sunday 10th December 10am - 2pm Telephone: 01380 725322 or 07732 330305

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Choir’s busiest Christmas

A much sought-after choir made up of people affected by cancer is preparing for its busiest festive period ever, with 12 concerts between now and Christmas.

Rising Voices Wessex was formed in 2013 to bring together people recovering from cancer treatment, and those affected by the experience of cancer in their family.

Founder member Noeline Young said: “Word about us certainly seems to have spread, as we have 12 appearances booked between November 30 and Christmas Day, including two days where we will be travelling from one concert straight to another!”

Rising Voices is looking for more members in 2024.There is no charge to join, although there is a suggested weekly donation which includes refreshments.

Anyone interested in finding out more can go along and try it out on Tuesday evenings from 6.45pm-9.00pm at St John’s Church, Ashley Road, Parkstone.

More information is available through their Facebook page,

website or via email: admin@ risingvoices.org.uk or by phone or text on: 07500 676083.

Where to see Rising Voices this Christmas: 30th November - 6.30pm - The Furlong, Ringwood 2nd December - 5pm - St Johns Church, Parkstone 4th December - 4pm - Aranlaw House care home, Westbourne 6th December - 2pm - Abbeyfield Christmas at Romsey Abbey 6th December - 6pm - Christmas Fair at Rhinefield House 8th December afternoon - ASDA at Castlepoint 9th December - 10.45am Southbourne Green 9th December – 2pm-4pm Moors Valley Country Park 14th December - 12 midday - The Royal Bournemouth Hospital 16th December - 7pm - Christmas Concert at St George’s Church, Oakdale, Poole 22nd December - 3pm - The Royal Bournemouth Hospital 23rd December - 2pm Bournemouth Christmas Market.

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THE ROY ORBISON STORY (LIVE)

Sat 2 Dec: 19:30 Experience the unforgettable sound of a generation with Barry Steele alongside an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers.

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Sun 3 Dec: 13:30 | Mon 4 Dec: 13:30 & 16:00 | Tue 5 Dec: 13:30 (S) & 16:00 | Wed 6 Dec: 14:00 | Thu 7 Dec: 14:00 & 20:00 | Mon 11 Dec: 14:00 Back by popular demand! The poignant and heart-warming drama starring Michael Cane and the late Glenda Jackson.

ANDRE RIEU’S WHITE CHRISTMAS (LIVE)

Sun 3 Dec: 19:30 | Sat 9 Dec: 13:00 Join André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra for their brand-new Christmas concert.

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Mon 4 Dec: 10:30 (Silver Screen) All tickets £6, includes free hot drink and a biscuit.

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Tue 5 Dec: 10:00 Take a look behind the scenes at the Regent and visit the projection room, cinema museum, stage, and backstage areas.

SALTBURN (15)

Sat 9 Dec: 17:00 | Sun 10 Dec: 17:00 & 20:00 | Mon 11 Dec: 17:00 (S) & 20:00 New dark comedy thriller from Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell, starring Barry Keoghan and Hugh Grant.

SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (18)

Sat 9 Dec: 20:00 [35mm] Dirt In The Gate Movies welcome you to their end of year Christmas themed 35mm event with a real yuletide treat!

THE HOLIDAY (12A)

Mon 11 Dec: 10:30 (Silver Screen) | Tue 19 Dec: 14:00 Classic Christmas romance starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black.

Visit Bournemouth Pier for an eventful fun packed family Christmas experience – A ‘must visit’!

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Bournemouth Pier is promoting an eventful, fun packed Christmas experience which will run from Friday November 17th until Friday 29th December. It promises to delight and entertain visitors of all ages and make the Victorian Pier a ‘must visit’ Festive season destination! Themed decorations promise to delight and there will be an abundance of activities, events and musical entertainment.

• A Christmas Trail there will be two huge, fully decorated trees inside Key West as it is transformed into a Winter Wonderland.

A fun, Festive themed quiz will keep visitors entertained as they walk along Bournemouth Pier with questions and answers placed on boards between the trees.

• The Pier Kiosk will be full of Festive treats which will include Candyfloss, Festive hot dogs, Pigs in Blankets cones, Mince pies, Mulled Wine and Festive hot drinks and cocktails, all available to take away so you

can enjoy the Festive pier atmosphere.

• A Christmas Letter Box will be installed to collect children’s letters to Santa, with the promise that all letters will be personally answered by Santa.

• ‘Breakfast with Santa’ events will take place on 9th, 16th, 17th and 23rd December, with Santa present, along with two of his elves to personally greet children. Some of these events are already sold out for 2023.

• Family photo opportunities will be provided inside Key West with a life size Father Christmas and a custom-made Christmas bench which will provide the perfect backdrop to capture those memories.

• Day time Christmas music will add to the Festive atmosphere with choirs performing on various days.

• Choir Day Celebrate with The Sound of Soul Choir on Bournemouth Pier, 2pm December 10th. Join the festive harmony in a joyous holiday atmosphere. Entry to this

will be free.

• Christmas Parties will take place on some Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings which will include a 3-course dinner and DJ until late. Some dates are already sold out, check the website for more information. https://www.keywestbournemouth.co.uk/ live-dj-this-christmas-at-key-west/

To find out more about the 2023 Bournemouth Pier Christmas Experience, visit https://www.keywestbournemouth. co.uk/christmas-at-key-west/

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UK restaurant insolvencies rise by 46% Restaurant Insolvencies will continue to grow until interest rates and inflation fall considerably, says Antony Batty & Company.

In October 2023, we reported on research that showed that only 50% of pubs are making a profit, and that the number of pub insolvencies had increased by 835 in the year to February 2023. Now, research has shown that this experience is replicated in the restaurant sector, with the number of UK restaurants becoming insolvent between 2021/22 and 2022/23 rising from 1,517 to 2,214 – an increase of 46%.

This is a significant increase and shows that the hospitality sector is one of the hardest hit by the current general inflationary and energy cost upwards spiral, and the squeeze on consumer spending. In addition, these other factors have played their part: A continued shortage of staff in the hospitality sector has driven up wage costs significantly.

The increasing cost of servicing debt caused by on-going interest rate rises, which given that many restaurant groups had relied on debt finance to fund renovations and also expansion plans, has hit the sector hard.

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As Elaine Wilkins, head of business development at our Bournemouth office points out: “These are very difficult times for many business sectors, but especially the restaurant sector, which had already been extremely hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

“There is no doubt that current conditions are driving many more of them to breaking point and further insolvencies are inevitable.

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Road race is marked by new record

The 25th anniversary of the running of the Wimborne 10 Mile Road Race on Sunday, November 19, was marked by the shattering of the men’s course record which had stood since 2007.

Jonathan Cornish of Hercules Wimbledon roared home in a time of 50.34 reducing the record by over a minute earning himself a £500 prize in the process.

This was despite the course being covered in surface water at the six-mile mark. Indeed, two weeks ago the course which runs from Pamphill to Shapwick and back was so flooded in the vicinity of Barford Farm that the race would have been in doubt.

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County cricket society is having a ball

By Paul Pearson Dorset Cricket Society Our speaker season commenced on October 19 with Ventnor-raised Mark Garaway who, since 2012, has been director of cricket at Millfield School.

Mark spoke about his long career in cricket from his early days playing league cricket on the Isle of Wight which led him to joining Hampshire.

Since he ended his career in 1999 he has been coach of Somerset, team analyst and assistant coach to Duncan Fletcher’s winning England team and later, operations manager with Cricket Ireland.

In addition to his role at Millfield School, Mark is in demand as a mind coach and his clients include Exeter Chiefs rugby squad and the football players of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool FC. Mark was joined by his Millfield protégé, Dom Kelly, pictured below, the Hampshire and Young England all-rounder, who is taking time out from his Millfield A-level studies at the moment for an International tournament in India.

Then, next January he will be taking part in the under-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Our speaker on October 26 was Dilip Jajodia, managing director of Dukes, who came to tell us about their famous cricket balls.

Initially, after a career in insurance Dilip

set up Morrants to sell cricket balls and equipment direct to the public. In time he bought Dukes cricket company which had been in existence since 1760. With the aid of a video he explained how the balls are manufactured.

The best balls are hand stitched from four

quarters of leather from prime Aberdeen Angus cattle.

The leather must be at least 4mm thick to provide resilience. Two leather cups are made which then have the cork inside fitted before they are hand stitched through the seam.

A top ball maker will take an hour to stitch one ball using their eye to get 80 stitches around the circumference. In total a ball takes 3.5 hours to make.

After stitching, the ball is then pressed into shape, greased, polished and the gold writing applied by heat treatment.

Dilip revealed that for test matches the balls are stamped with details of the matches.

Dukes cricket balls were used for last summer’s Ashes test series.

The Dorset Cricket Society meets weekly on Thursday afternoons at 1.45pm - until the end of March - at the Hurn Bridge Sports Club, Christchurch, adjacent to the Dorset Cricket Centre. New members will be warmly welcomed. Visit: dorsetcricketsociety.co.uk.

We have a full programme of external speakers for our 21st season year as follows: December 1, January 3, February 4, March 3.

Send your sports news and pictures to: newsdesk@stourandavon.net

Paul joins ‘92 club’ Bearwood resident and AFC Bournemouth season-ticket holder Paul Pearson recently completed watching a match at all the current 92 Football League grounds.

The milestone was completed recently when he attended Wrexham v Salford City with his son Stuart, pictured above, and saw Wrexham come from behind to win a thrilling game 3-2.

Over the years Paul has seen AFC Bournemouth play at 79 of the 92 grounds and at over 20 clubs that are now non league.

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