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Robber is jailed

n The Mayor of Wimborne Minster, Councillor Dianne March and the town crier, Chris Brown, officially opened a new exhibition for all ages at the weekend.

‘May the Toys Be With You’ is at the Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne until April 20, 2024.

A man has been jailed for robbing the Spar shop in Gordon Road, Wimborne at knifepoint.

Luke Eamon Charig, of Littlemayne near Dorchester, appeared at Bournemouththis month to be sentenced after admitting offences of robbery and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

The 34-year-old received a prison sentence of two years and eight months, after the offence on Monday, April 24.

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Gang sought after car attack Three people with an axe and baseball bats were seen peering into a Colehill garden before a car was found to have been broken into.

Dorset Police are probing the incident, in the Colehill Lane area, at around 3am on Friday, September 29.

A spokesman said three men were seen shining torches into the garden of the address.

“The three men were disturbed by the occupants and left in a silver estate vehicle,” he added.

“A quantity of cash was taken from the car.”

PC Matthew Cutler, of East Dorset police, added:

“Searches were carried out, but the vehicle was not located. I am appealing to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area around the relevant time to please get in touch.

“Also, I would like to hear from anyone who may have captured any footage of the suspects either on home CCTV or dashcam.”

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

Driver fined £300

A 29-year-old woman has been fined more than £300 after driving a Mercedes at 76mph in a 50mph zone.

Katie Marie Davies, of Beacon Road, Corfe Mullen, appeared before magistrates in Poole on Tuesday,October 3.

She pleaded guilty to speeding, on Ringwood Road, St Leonards and St Ives, on July 1 last year.

She was fined £346, as well as being ordered to pay a £138 victim surcharge and court costs of £200. Davies also received six points on her driving licence.

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New chapter for gardens after 10 years

New minister for the local circuit The Christchurch and Wimborne Methodist Circuit appointed Rev Andrew Pottage to the position of superintendent minister.

Originally from Yorkshire, Rev Pottage is the team leader for a group of ministers and lay preachers serving 13 Methodist churches in East Dorset and West Hampshire, from Blandford in the north to Christchurch in the south and from Wimborne in the west to Milford-on-Sea in the east.

He said he is delighted to be serving in ‘such a beautiful part of the country’, which he is already enjoying with his wife, Laura and their young children, Alfred and Eliza.

As part of his pastoral role, Andrew will also be part of a team ministry covering the coastal section of the circuit - the churches in Barton, Highcliffe, Milford and Mudeford Lane, Christchurch.

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A decade of caring for Oakdale Library Gardens saw the group hold a fundraiser for town causes.

The group celebrated its 10th anniversary on Saturday, September 2, with a community event that raised more than £500 for charities and groups, including the likes of the Cherry Tree Nursery and Poole Men’s Shed.

The Altogether WI provided refreshments, pictured right, while there was a raffle with donations from Knoll Gardens, Tesco and Compton Acres, among others.

A children’s fancy dress parade was also held, with a winner chosen to receive a Framer Palmers Day pass, while every youngster went away with a prize.

Music was provided by Poole Ukelele Pluckers and Strummers.

Win on Waste, the Dorset Wildlife Trust, and Skills and Learning were also on hand offering information and advice to visitors.

Meanwhile, a new entrance sign was unveiled

by Jan Ayrton, who started the project in 2013, alongside Rob Kingman from Poole Men’s shed, whose group provided the skills to make the wooden framework.

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Ray Alderton, volunteer lead for Oakdale Library Gardens, said: “Oakdale Library Gardens are entirely volunteer-led and self-funded and were established thanks to funding from Creekmoor with Oakdale WI. “The main garden, The Bookerie, was opened in 2013. Many wildlife-friendly features have been added to this garden making it a garden for all.

“There is also a Commemorative Garden, herb garden, coastal garden and a children’s adventure trail. It was a delight to see the local community come and help us celebrate our 10th anniversary and in turn support local charities and community groups.”

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stouravonmagazine.co.uk n Wimborne photographer Tom Scrase captured crowds filling the Minster Green as they joined in the day’s fun at the ‘Planet Wimborne Green Festival’ as he was out and about last weekend.

Tom was also able to capture several wellknown faces in attendance

Special litter pick to be in respect of Remembrance Day West Moors town council stages a litter pick every other month. and the next one, on Saturday, November 11, is extra special as it aims to ensure the streets look smart and tidy for Remembrance Day the following day.

To join in, call the office on 01202 861044, or email office@ westmoors-tc.gov.uk, or visit Facebook: @WestMoorsTC. Meet at the council offices at 9.45am for 10am.

Alternatively, you can litter pick as an individual on your daily walk or in another clean-up group.

If you do, the council would like you to share your success stories with them - and perhaps with a picture of you with the waste you collected.

Shopping for friends

The Friends of Wimborne Hospital have opened their new charity shop. The shop, at 69 High Street, is larger and more streamlined and makes for a pleasant shopping experience.

Supported by the volunteers, the Friends look forward to welcoming both regular as well as new customers. Money raised supports Wimborne Hospital to provide excellent care. Town Crier Chris Brown announced the opening on the Green.

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The haunting ruins of Knowlton Church

by Lorraine Gibson Swirling white mists, a weeping woman and a phantom horseman are just some of the entities said to haunt Knowlton Church on the outskirts of Wimborne.

Despite sitting in beautiful surroundings, the ruins of the 12th century church are permeated with a certain forlorn, even melancholic atmosphere.

This could purely be down to its isolated situation, however, according to several paranormal investigators, not to mention many locals and visitors, its position within an ancient Neolithic earthworks, fabled

to be associated with prehistoric rituals, has been ranked as one of Dorset’s most haunted locations.

People visiting the solitary church ruins have described them as incredibly atmospheric with some even claiming it was surrounded by an enchanting aura.

Supernatural investigators recorded multiple unexplained phenomena at Knowlton, including a sense being engulfed

by the whirling white mists and encircled by indistinct, ethereal voices.

Other spook spotters speak of a ghastly apparition of horse and rider, a weeping nun and a ghostly face that peers through the tower’s window.

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Letters

This antique story is the fork of the town!

As a follow-up to the story about the toasting forks in the New Stour & Avon of October 8.

We drove to Poundbury and met up with my daughter Anne before she returned to Cornwall so that we had photos of the two almost identical forks together.

To add to the story, both Anne and the Minster Verger Martin had independently looked on the Internet and discovered another one for sale.

Anne wrote to see if she could find where it was and now has the answer as follows:

Hi Anne, We found them at a flea/antique/ vintage market in Hubbarston, MA. Nice pieces to have, very interesting!

Glad you both own some.

Thanks, Michelle and Marguerite Offbeat Avenue.

So there is another one in the USA. It was up for £53 but has now gone up to £61 at the last reckoning!

Anthony Oliver Wimborne

Did anyone buy gala plate?

This is a long shot but did anyone buy a Poole Pottery swimming gala plate from the Friends of Wimborne Hospital Charity Shop on Saturday, October 7?

It belonged to my grandfather and was put in the box by mistake. I am happy to buy it back. Thank you.

Christine Hawkins Wimborne

Volunteering offers such a breadth of opportunities, from being a ‘community volunteer’ to running a local Scout group. Volunteering has a long and loved legacy and is a great way to use skills you have, learn something new, make new friends, help people, and support local organisations to do good work. Volunteering comes in all shapes and sizes; it can be a regular commitment or an ad-hoc fundraiser, event, or task.

Volunteer Centre Dorset has been supporting volunteers across the county for more than 40 years, and on Wednesday, November 1, from noon-2pm, we will be hosting their first ever Virtual Volunteer Fair online.

Whether you’re an active volunteer, or might be interested in the future, you can join online to hear from local charities, community groups and organisations who will be speaking about their services and volunteering opportunities available.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. For anyone who registers, a recording of the event will be available, which will be especially helpful for those aren’t able to join us online.

For further information, please email me, Vicky Hall - v.hall@ volunteeringdorset.org.uk Vicky Hall Volunteer Centre Dorset

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FACTOID OF THE FORTNIGHT Can you name the two longest one-syllable words in the English language?

Before those with a true Dorset accent answer ‘squirreled’, that doesn’t count, as squirrel is, officially, a two-syllable word!

It is a bit of a trick question, as one of the words is not widely used nowadays.

The two words are ‘scraunched’ and ‘strengthed’.

Scraunched means crunched, or squashed up, as in, ‘they scraunched their stress ball’.

Strengthed on the other hand, is defined as the past participle of strength.

However, it is not widely used in modern language, so you may well be forgiven for only getting one answer!

Next up, see if you can recite the five words in the English language that start with ‘dw’...

We’ll give you the answer in the next edition!

My way to give up smoking It’s easy to give up smoking: I’ve done so often!

I used to annually visit and stay with friends in Ireland before going to the Beekeepers’ Summer School. They were a family of smokers and so I would instantly be on 20 a day!

When I left them I would take two packs with me. The first I would smoke at a rate

of 5,4,3,2,1,1,1,1,1,1,0 a day.

I would take the other pack, unopened, back with me the following year.

The best advice I can give to ex-smokers who want to remain so is always to stay upwind of smokers as a whiff of smoke can spark you off again.

Chris Slade Dorset

The Wimborne Craft Fair returns to the Allendale Community Centre in Wimborne on Saturday, October 21, from 11.00am until 4.00pm.

The Fair, organised by Wimborne Rotary, promises an interesting and varied display of locally-made arts and crafts which are all for sale.

Entrance is free of charge to the public who are invited to donate to Rotary charities on leaving.

All available stalls have been taken by keen crafters and the fair is fully booked.

Local crafters are enthusiastic to display their skills and we are confident the public will find the fair interesting and enjoyable.

Sue Young Wimborne Rotary

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Charity plane pull takes off Congratulations to all members of the Ferndown Upper School Plane Pull Team who spent their August Bank Holiday Monday pulling a Boeing 737, weighing in at 35,000 Kg, a distance of 50 metres for charity.

An incredibly tough challenge, and with a time of 46.91 seconds a fantastic achievement. The team

proved to be champion fundraisers too, raising more than £1800 for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.

Special thanks must go to Mandy who organised the team.

She said: “I really enjoyed getting together my friends, family and colleagues to create a team for the Dorset Plane Pull.

“It was fantastic to be part of such a unique event. Each of us have a connection to the foundation and we’re absolutely delighted with the amount of money raised.”

Pete Thornton, chairman of the foundation, added: “The Plane Pull is one of our favourite events and we were delighted that John’s old school was taking part and helping to raise funds for the foundation.

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People living in the Dorset Council area are being asked for their views on the polling stations they use at elections.

The council wants to know if current arrangements for polling stations needs to change.

Electoral registration officer, Matt Prosser, said: “It is paramount our polling stations are suitable to meet the needs of our residents.

“We want them to be as accessible as possible to allow everyone wishing to cast a vote during any election to do so.”

The authority wants to see any new arrangements in place for May 2024’s local elections.

The consultation will close on Monday, November 13.

Have your say here: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/reviewof-polling-districts-and-pollingplaces.

Gravel extraction

n There’s still time for people to give their views to the Cemex company on its proposals to extract sand and gravel at Midgham Farm near Alderholt.

The company runs an extraction operation at nearby Hamer Warren Quarry.

In addition, it says it will include restoration plans to return the quarried and back to agriculture, and create additional habitats ensuring net biodiversity gains.

To join the consultation, visit midghamfarm.consultation online.co.uk until Wednesday, October 25.

20mph speed limit

n Should Wimborne town centre have a 20mph speed limit?

That’s the question posed by Dorset Council, which has launched a public consultation over the proposed change.

Speed limits of 20mph have been imposed in many areas, including Portsmouth, but have proved unpopular with some. More than 450,000 people recently signed a petition to scrap the default 20mph limits in built-up areas, which started in Wales. Dorset Council’s public consultation for Wimborne’s proposed 20mph area is open now and will end on November 3. You can comment here: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

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Political round-up

About time we addressed pothole problem The announcement by the Prime Minister that some of the money which is to be saved by cancelling much of the HS2 project will be diverted to highway maintenance is very welcome.

As chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Better Roads, I have been a persistent champion of investing in road infrastructure.

Too many of our roads are showing visible signs of neglect of preventative maintenance.

The resulting potholes are a menace for road safety whether of pedestrians, cyclists or motorists.

Maintaining roads to a high standard also helps reduce emissions associated with tyre degradation while improving fuel consumption.

As electric vehicles weigh a third more than ordinary internal combustion models, strong roads are more important than ever.

Most of the funding needed for local roads comes from the

Christchurch & East Dorset CHRIS CHOPE MP national taxpayer through grant allocations to local councils.

The problem, however, for many years has been that some local councils have been reluctant to spend the money allocated for roads, on roads.

I am pleased that Dorset Council is an exception to this.

The APPG for Better Roads produced a report in September calling for the reinstatement of

effective ring-fencing for local road maintenance expenditure.

Heroic pledges by the Prime Minister to address the pothole crisis, about which he is rightly concerned, will continue to be mere empty rhetoric without ring-fencing.

We used to have a system of ring-fencing.

It was called the Pothole Action Fund.

It provided local councils with a secure funding stream that supported planned preventative capital works to tackle the backlog of repairs. As a result the number of potholes occurring and requiring repair fell significantly by more than a million over five years.

In 2021, however, the Pothole Action Fund was ‘reallocated’ which meant that local councils were free to put the money earmarked for pothole repairs to other uses. The consequence has been a decline in expenditure on road maintenance and an increase in the number of

potholes. Having regard to the importance attached to this subject by the Prime Minister, it is doubly disappointing that the Roads Minister has rejected bringing back ring-fencing.

He cites the principle that ‘local authorities should have the freedom and flexibility to take local spending decisions based on local needs’.

Yet potholes show that those local needs are too often ignored. n It was a pleasure to be invited to the official opening of Mar-Key’s new factory in Christchurch.

It is one of the fastest expanding businesses in the country and provides bespoke solutions for organisations which need flexible, temporary structures which can be erected and dismantled quickly.

It is great news that they are now also extending their success into export markets. Many congratulations to all involved.

Perhaps Tory logo should be a felled tree The astounding by-election win in Rutherglen and Hamilton marks a moving of the tectonic plates in more ways than one.

Firstly, in Scottish terms, it opens the door for Labour to aim for a good number of Scottish seats and exploit the fall in support for the SNP and its recently- elected leader, Hamsa Yousuf.

As the police investigations continue into the SNP’s financial affairs their slide could well continue.

Secondly, this could change the political landscape in the rest of the UK, allowing Labour to form a government that represents all parts of the UK, putting secession to bed.

It is also a powerful riposte to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s vain attempt to claim that he is the ‘change candidate’ in the upcoming general election.

I am sorry to advise the PM that the real ‘change’ the British

electorate wants is for a Labour Government to take over from his group of fraudsters and charlatans who have been in government for 13 years.

Which brings me neatly to the Tory Party Conference in Manchester.

What an absolute shambles this comical gathering was!

We saw the PM renege on the flagship policy of levelling-up by ditching the northern section of the HS2 project only to be replaced by an expenditure of £36billion for developing the ‘Northern Rail’ Project.

When the details were analysed over the next few days it was found to be just a figment of the PM’s imagination. £8billion was found to be spent on potholes, and this figure to cover the whole country.

The rest of the monies were for previously agreed rail line updates one of which had

Dorset Labour ALAN CROSS already been cancelled!

You could not make this up.

Half of the conference was made up of candidates seeking to be Sunak’s successor making their pitches, led by Suella Braverman making the wildest and most repugnant Tory speech since Enoch Powell’s ‘rivers of blood’ speech in the 1960s.

She should be renamed Suella Doberman as she is certainly the Tories leading ‘attack dog’.

The failed ex-PM Liz Truss was also there making her attempt at redemption and not forgetting the foolhardy Nigel Farage who was there in support and dancing the night away after her speech.

After long spells with the two Brexit Parties and recently the Reform Party it shows how far the Tory Party has actually lurched to the Right even to allow Farage in.

Finally, it has been commented how the Tories’ watering down of environmental policies will make it more difficult for following governments to decarbonise by 2050.

Perhaps the Conservatives should change their logo from that squiggly upright tree to the criminally felled, prostrate tree at Hadrian’s Wall...

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We must look after armed forces personnel People may not associate the Liberal Democrats with the armed forces, so I was particularly proud that our party recognised the need to strengthen the Armed Forces Covenant at our recent party conference in Bournemouth.

There are currently around 6,000 serving armed forces personnel across Dorset and, with 58,000 veterans, our county has the fifth highest population of former service personnel.

The Armed Forces Covenant exists to support serving personnel – regular and reserves – their families, veterans and the bereaved. It ensures that those it protects suffer no disadvantage from their service and supports them with their additional service-related need.

In just a couple of weeks we will stand in silence at war memorials around the county. We will remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and the damage to those left maimed or traumatised as well as the impact on their families.

It is too easy to think of these

Dorset Lib-Dems VIKKI SLADE things as historic but as the horrors unfold in Israel and Palestine and as we approach the second anniversary of the Ukraine war – as well as witnessing civil war in a dozen other nations – the needs of the armed forces should be at the top of our agenda.

Modern deployments are often longer and more dangerous than in previous generations and rapidly-changing technology requires frequent retraining and increased flexibility from

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those in service, adding extra strain to military personnel and their families. The recent Haythornewaite Report made suggestions to modernise the armed forces whilst empowering service personnel to respond to the changing needs, and Liberal Democrats are calling for these recommendations to be implemented in full.

We know poor housing conditions afflict so many people, but it is unacceptable that homes provided by the Ministry of Defence are so poorly maintained, leaving families in miserable conditions when their military spouses are away from home.

Lib Dems have made no secret of our commitment to carers. The rate of unpaid family carers in the armed forces community is significantly higher than in the general population, with periods of care often for longer periods of time and with the added complexity of trauma or PTSD. Our plan to increase carers’ allowance and improve mental health services will directly help

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military families and Liberal Democrats will ensure military compensation awarded for illness or injury does not count towards means-testing for benefits.

As the spouse of a veteran myself, I have witnessed firsthand the changing shape of the armed forces. The Conservative government has already reduced the number of military personnel by more than 20,000 with another 10,000 expected to go by 2025.

That memorable exchange between former PM Boris Johnson and Bournemouth MP Tobias Ellwood in 2021 should serve as a sharp reminder of how dangerous the world remains.

Johnson stated that ‘the old concepts of fighting big tank battles on European land mass are over’ just months before Russia invaded their neighbour Ukraine.

Some things change, but many things do not. Our armed forces still need highly-trained personnel, who are valued and whose families are supported; strengthening the Armed Forces Covenant is a great place to start.

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Food & Drink

Cooking...

Coconut cake I always knew my husband had a great aunt somewhere on his dad’s side. His grandmother remarried and had a daughter, the family fell out and she was never mentioned.

Martin started tracing his family tree and asked me to help him as I have more patience than he does!

After a lot of searching on various ancestry sites, I thought I had found a lead. The lady in question had married, but her mother, was the same name as we had for the grandmother.

One Sunday, I found their telephone number and although nervous, I called. Her husband answered, and after answering a few questions, I handed the phone to Martin and his aunt came on the phone.

They talked for over an hour!! We later met them and they are lovely.

The husband likes my cakes and asked me to make a coconut cake just for him, which I did.

He loved it. (Even though it wasn’t perfect).

Ingredients For the cake: 225g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 225g caster sugar 4 large eggs 100ml coconut milk 100g desiccated coconut

with Martha Legg In a bowl, add the butter and caster sugar.

Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add the coconut milk and mix well.

Sift in the flour and baking powder, and fold gently into the mixture until well combined.

Add the dessicated coconut and fold it in.

Divide the mixture between the two prepared cake tins and level the surface.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cakes are golden brown Leave the cakes to cool in the tins for 5 mins Buttercream: I used this buttercream recipe but it went wrong, so I suggest using another recipe.

225g unsalted butter, softened For the buttercream: 250g unsalted butter, softened 500g icing sugar 2 tbsp coconut milk 1 tsp coconut extract For decoration: 50g dessicated coconut Method Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.

Grease two 20cm round cake tins and line the bottoms

Assemble.

Place one cake layer on a plate, and spread a generous amount of buttercream on top.

Place the second cake layer on top of the buttercream and press down lightly.

Spread a thin layer of buttercream over the top and sides of the cake, using a palette knife to create a smooth finish.

Press the dessicated coconut on to the buttercream to decorate the cake.

Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow the buttercream to set.

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Environment action for care home residents Environment-conscious residents from a dementia care home have done their bit to keep a stretch of the Dorset coastline clean and safe.

Four residents, accompanied by three team members, travelled from Colten Care’s Fernhill in Longham to carry out a beach clean in Swanage.

Holding litter-pickers, they enthusiastically removed pieces of discarded plastic, cigarette ends and other items of rubbish.

The party made the 50-mile round trip in a minibus to support the Great British Beach Clean Week, an initiative of the Marine Conservation Society.

While enjoying the fun of a morning out at the seaside before the onset of winter, residents had earlier told staff they were keen to be

involved in a beach clean.

Elizabeth Wilson said: “It’s so important to keep our beaches clean and rubbish-free.”

Ron Heyler said: “The Dorset coast is the most beautiful place in the world and we should all be taking care of it.”

And emphasising the fun of the trip, June Welford added: “I was excited just to be by the seashore.”

With the residents on the trip were companionship team members Miezy Reynolds and Evie P. Thorburn and minibus driver Karen Sears Dawson.

Miezy said: “This was a great opportunity to have fun at the seaside while involving our residents in awareness about beach pollution and the importance of keeping our environment clean.

Protect Your Home from Care Costs Advertisement & Inheritance Tax with a feature Living Trust Nobody likes to think about getting old, but it is certainly worth thinking about if you value your home. That is because your house could very well have a charge placed upon it or sold by the local council to pay for your care fees. If a person’s capital and savings including equity in their home is worth more than £23,250, they will have to fund their own care.

A living trust can shield your home and estate from care costs and Inheritance tax in the following ways.

Placing your main home into a living trust ring fences the property from any potential future care costs. Your property is free from Inheritance tax after 7yrs, probate on the property is avoided and protection is given to beneficiaries from both divorce & creditors.

With a living trust, you can be both a trustee and beneficiary.

You can maintain control over your assets even after you pass away.

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“As it turned out, we were pleasantly surprised to find Swanage was relatively clean and friendly and there wasn’t a large amount of rubbish lying around.

“We did pick up cigarette ends and plastic but we were joking that we should perhaps have chosen somewhere else less relaxing and more in need of a clean.

“To reward our residents for their morning’s efforts, we all enjoyed a lovely lunch at a seaside restaurant basking in the warm sun and with sound of waves.

“As we sat there, residents couldn’t help but feel proud of their contribution to the pristine beauty of the beach.”

The Great British Beach Clean Week is an annual initiative dedicated to preserving our coastlines and protecting wildlife.

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Clock on to stables timepiece appeal n Kingston Lacy stables, clock workings and the clock face Pictures: NT/PETE WINCHCOMBE/ MARK BOLTON

A £50,000 appeal has been launched to restore the stables clock at Kingston Lacy.

The National Trust has launched the fundraising drive in a bid to restore the Victorian clock above the stables to working order.

It was installed in 1880, when Walter Bankes built handsome new stables to the west of the house.

Walter was a keen rider who loved horses - you can still see horseshoes bearing the names of some of his horses on the door to the Stables, which is now the cafe.

He topped the entrance to the stables with an elegant clocktower that housed an early flatbed clock, built by Smith of Derby, with a pin wheel escapement, quarter chimes and an hour strike.

The clock has not turned a wheel in years, and so has rusted and completely seized up.

Now, the team at Kingston Lacy is hoping to raise £50,000 to help fund the restoration work.

A spokesman said: “The clock needs to

be dismantled, and each part cleaned and assessed for excessive wear.

“Any worn bearings will be re-brushed, and pivots and other working surfaces will be resurfaced and polished.

“The clock will then be repainted, lubricated, and rebuilt. Any necessary adjustments will be made to ensure continuous reliable operation, including fitting automatic winders to ensure the continuous future running of the clock.”

Anyone who would like to support the project can donate at Kingston Lacy using the contactless ‘tap to donate’ machines, or online (scroll down to ‘Make a donation’, and fill in ‘Kingston Lacy’ on the form). nationaltrust.org.uk/support-us/donate.

The demon that lurks in the heavens Starwatch night sky events with Kate Earl of the Wessex Astronomical Society This Hallowe’en try looking for the demon lurking amidst the heavens.

The bright (ish) star Algol, known to Western astronomers as the Demon star, translates from the Arabic for ‘the head of the ghoul’.

It is often depicted on star charts as the eye of the Gorgon Medusa (you know, the one with snakes for hair and looks that turn you to stone).

It is usually the second brightest star found in the constellation of the hero Perseus.

However, every few days it dims to become the fifth brightest star.

Algol is a triple-star system, and every three days for a few hours one of the fainter stars crosses in front of the

brightest star, as seen from Earth.

This causes the bright star to dim a little until the eclipsing star has moved out of the way.

Our early ancestors would have seen this repetitive dimming and brightening – I wonder what they made of it?

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Vulnerable urged to get vaccinated now

Vulnerable people in Dorset are being urged to get their Covid-19 and flu jabs ahead of the winter.

Vaccination appointments are available now at a number of GP sites, pharmacies and vaccination centres across the county.

Anyone aged 65, as well as people with certain underlying health conditions or who live with someone with a weakened immune system, are being urged to top up their protection against the viruses.

Pregnant women, carers and frontline health and social care staff are also eligible and are encouraged to get their jabs as soon as they can.

Health bosses said the Covid vaccine roll-out in Dorset is well under way, with care home residents and those who are housebound among the first to receive their autumn boosters.

More than 50,000 Covid-19 vaccines have been given so far, with many people opting to have their flu jab at the same time.

People can book their Covid-19 jabs now through the National Booking Service, using the NHS app, or by calling 119.

A full list of sites offering Covid-19 vaccinations is available online at dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/

covid-19-vaccination-service.

You can also book flu jabs online at your nearest pharmacy or by using the NHS app. For more information on how to get your flu vaccine in Dorset visit publichealthdorset.org.uk.

Some GP practices offering the Covid-19 and flu vaccines will invite eligible people directly.

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September saw the longanticipated launch of the FCS Medicine Bank, the UK’s first and only setup to provide free access to common over-thecounter medicines such as liquid paracetamol for children, thrush treatment, pain relief, and indigestion relief. The cost-of-living crisis, and the rise in need for food banks and other support has highlighted the sad need for such a service, and thanks to some generous seed funding from Ferndown Community Friends, and the support of Meds2Home pharmacy, Ferndown Community Support (FCS) is at the front end of this provision by piloting this support for people.

Hannah Hobbs-Chell, cofounder, said: “We all know how expensive medicines can be, and how, if you can barely afford food, medicines will certainly be missed off that list.

“The thought of children in

particular being in pain is heartbreaking” With this service, FCS aims to eliminate preventable pain and suffering from common but disabling ailments, and provide a signposting service to support and encourage GP visits where necessary for further investigations.

Similarly, FCS aims to support GPs and prescribers by being able to facilitate early help for people to free up GP visits for those who need medical advice or prescriptions. Volunteers Michele and Jacquie, each with nursing experience, will head up the delivery of the service on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 2pm-5pm, from the Community Larder in central Ferndown (Ferndown Day Centre).

FCS is grateful to the staff at Ferndown Day Centre and Care Dorset for facilitating this at this site. There will be a formal launch in the near future.

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Care as unique as you are

A place where your loved one matters When looking for a care home it’s important to know your loved one will be valued for the unique person they are, surrounded by caring people who understand their routines, know their favourite foods, and support them to enjoy the hobbies and interests they love most.

You’ll find all this and more at your local Barchester care home.

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Food, fun and friendship at St Ives ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

St Ives House is welcoming new residents to be a part of the Food, Fun and Friendship this autumn St Ives House is a warm and welcoming residential and dementia care home nestled on the edge of the New Forest, near Ringwood.

At the heart of St Ives House is Food, Fun and Friendship, providing hearty, nutritious meals and a wealth of fun activities.

A daily activities programme exists to create a mix of fun and engaging activities that appeal to everyone, such as group games, interacting with the community, performances from visiting entertainers, and getting out and about on day trips.

All activities are tailored to offer something to those who prefer to be in smaller groups or need one-to-one interactions.

The events and activities on offer are all designed to reflect residents’ interests and ensure that they can embrace their golden years.

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especially for Margaret in her favourite colour of yellow!

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Groundbreaking route into conservation

A Dorset charity that supports young people with additional needs to transition into adulthood has helped one of its young learners find his ‘dream’ conservation role at Hengistbury Head.

Autism Unlimited’s Futures programme, based in Manor Road, Christchurch, empowers people aged 18-25 to fulfil their potential and become active in their local communities, through learning, work placements, employability skills and supported housing practice.

Tom Comer, 25, from Christchurch, joined Futures in November 2021, after leaving college.

Tom has Noonan Syndrome which has affected his growth, movement, vision, and hearing.

His Futures coach Matt Egan said: “When Tom first joined us, I learned he was passionate about insects and the outdoors and regularly worked alongside his dad in his gardening business.

But he lacked confidence, and he and his family needed our support

to help him find that confidence.

“Tom had qualifications and a huge amount of knowledge, but he was also very shy, and his stutter made him feel awkward and unheard. He would often just give up and say: ‘Oh, forget about it!’ when he couldn’t get his words out.

“I helped him to stop, think about what he wanted to say then say it, and soon he was chatting and starting his own conversations.

“He also started catching the bus to and from home to Futures and the gym, and taking part in supervised overnight stays at Futures.

“Then we arranged for him to start going to Hengistbury Head as a Countryside Volunteer - and he hasn’t looked back.”

Hengistbury Head is a Special Area of Conservation and home to many plants, birds, and insects, some of which are rare and

critically endangered.

Tom said: “I love nature and my time at Hengistbury Head is giving me the chance to at last do conservation work, which has been my dream.

“Every day is different and a new opportunity.

“Futures is letting me see what it is like to live a more independent life as a ‘normal adult’ and follow a career in conservation.”

Autism Unlimited CEO Siún Cranny said: “We have created Futures to prepare young people effectively for adulthood by working with them to take control of their lives and achieve their aspirations.

“Tom is a living, breathing example of the success Futures can bring.

“We are looking forward to watching him thrive and to helping even more young people reach their future potential.”

Autism Unlimited is now accepting new applications for Futures. Contact email: futures@ autism-unlimited.org or phone 01202 485305.

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Opening Soon! New Luxury Suite Offering Award-Winning Care And Support For The Older Community Living With Dementia The team at Upton Manor look forward to welcoming first residents into their brand-new suite, providing care and support for the older community living with dementia. Be one of the first to meet the team, view the new suite and find out more about their award-winning model of care.

This November, the team at Upton Manor look forward to opening the doors of Tyneham, their new luxury suite which will offer exceptional care for the older community living with dementia. Inside the stunning suite, you’ll discover bright and spacious bedrooms, complete with en-suite facilities, and a stunning balcony overlooking the spacious, landscaped grounds. Within Upton Manor, you will also

find a cinema room and a wellbeing and beauty salon offering a range a luxurious, pampering treatments for residents to enjoy.

Award-winning care – Residential Care Provider of the Year

Aside from its unrivalled environment, what really sets Upton Manor apart is its awardwinning model of care. Within Upton Manor you will find the Homemakers – carers and companions who are committed to making each day, and each everyday experience, meaningful and special for residents, and in 2019 and 2022 Hamberley Care Homes were named Residential Care Provider of the Year in recognition of their ground-breaking approach.

Dementia care at Upton Manor

At Upton Manor, the team’s approach to dementia care revolves around their awardwinning, person-centred care model. Everyone has different interests and hobbies, different personalities and different backgrounds, and the experienced team at Upton Manor recognise the importance of this, and celebrate what makes each resident special. At Upton Manor, the team also have a dedicated Wellbeing and Lifestyle

Coach, and part of their role is to spend time daily with each resident, learning what they like and don’t like, what they did for work, who they are and their life stories. They aim to identify ways to help residents get involved in activities that will enhance their happiness.

These activities can be anything, from physical sports and games, personal hobbies, or therapeutic sessions.

“We know that moments matter, no matter how brief they are. So our team are encouraged to take every chance they have to have positive engagement with residents. Whether that’s a conversation about the past, a laugh over a funny TV show, or even just a smile and a “hello” as they pass each other in the corridors, creating this kind of positive mood is crucial to maintaining our person-centred care in a nurturing, homelike environment.”

- Sam Hansford, Home Manager The experienced team are dedicated to ensuring that people can live the life they choose, whether that’s pursuing a favourite hobby, enjoying a spot of pampering in the salon, or sitting down to watch a classic film in comfort in the cinema, Upton Manor is a wonderful place to call home.

The official opening of the Tyneham suite will take place on Wednesday 8th November, 10am – 12 noon and they’d love for you to join them. If you’d like to attend, or find out more about the new suite at Upton Manor please do contact their friendly team today on 01202 620020 or email enquiries@hamberleycarehomes.co.uk

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Why see sports or sports massage therapists?

Long-term and chronic injuries Sports therapists can help to reduce pain caused by a long-term chronic condition. This can be achieved through identifying certain movements that cause pain, applying soft tissue techniques and exercise prescription.

Often people question the role of a sports therapist and sports massage therapist.

This article will look to clear up some of that confusion and shed some light on the role of both these specialities.

Sports massage therapists Starting with sports massage; people often have misconceptions and believe it is just a ‘normal massage but harder’.

While often practitioners will use high pressure on certain areas it is not as simple as all that.

Sports massage has specific benefits in order to aid with rehabilitation and recovery in individuals with long-term or acute injuries.

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Informed assessments of a client’s injury needs are carried out to ensure a targeted specific treatment.

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Homes join forces to combat loneliness A kind-hearted local lady is fronting a campaign to end the current loneliness epidemic in Dorset.

She is striving to reach out to those who have struggled with mental health on their own, exacerbated and highlighted by the recent covid pandemic.

Anne Anderson, whose Chitter Chatter Clubs now run in a variety of locations across Dorset, which anyone in the community is welcome to come along to and be part of on a drop-in basis, bring people together over a cuppa and cake in order that they might make new friends and share experiences.

With the tag line: ‘Loneliness brings us together, not apart’, Anne has now joined forces with Barchester Healthcare and several of their care homes are now involved in running Chitter Chatter Clubs with great success.

With Kings Park Care Home on Church Road in Ferndown, running sessions every Tuesday from 10.30am-noon and Parley Place Care Home in West Parley running a monthly session from 2pm-3.30pm on the first Thursday of each month - and Hyacinth House in Wimborne

soon to follow suit with theirs there are now big plans in place for a collective launch event.

Home services adviser at Kings Park Rebekah Goddard explained: “Anne is the most selfless person I know and she feels so passionately about ending loneliness for anyone who wants it.

“Our doors are open to the wider community and we would welcome anyone who wishes to join us for a cuppa, cake

and chat. Our residents also get so much from a good get together and love nothing more that meeting new people and making new friends.

“The clubs mean so much already with more than 1,600 people already benefitting from the sessions.’

General manager at Kings Park Sebastian Ouseph added: “We are excited to be hosting the big launch party here at Kings Park Care Home on Wednesday,

November 22, from 2pm-4pm.

“We urge anyone interested to come along and learn more.”

For more information on the clubs and where to find your nearest one, visit thechitterchatterclub.co.uk or on facebook: facebook.com/ Thechitterchatterclub. n Call 01202 863630 if you are looking for care or need any further help.

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Community garden celebrates double top

by Anthony Oliver A group of 17 volunteers from the Wimborne Community Garden travelled to the South and South East in Bloom Awards Ceremony at the Royal Horticultural Society Wisley recently.

After a look round the impressive gardens in the morning they attended the awards ceremony in the afternoon.

The garden was judged back in the Summer in two categories.

Firstly ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood 2023’ and ‘Our Community 2023’.

Jubilation followed when the results were announced as in the first of the two the garden achieved Level 5 ‘Outstanding’ and in the second the garden not only won gold but also was the overall winner in the category.

The prizes were presented by Mark Porter, chairman of the Britain in Bloom Federation and an RHS vice-president.

The garden, started in May 2022 by a small band of enthusiastic volunteers has gradually developed over the past 17 months so that it now boasts several very productive vegetable beds and flower borders.

The garden grows produce to share with Wimborne Food Bank, the Wimborne Community Kitchen as well as helping to source food for Beaucroft College’s cafe, which is now open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

The judge, John Lockwood, picked up on all these things and that numerous groups use the garden such as the local Scouts, Brownies and Cubs, the nursery school; Canford students and Year 9 QE students have also been involved.

The fact that the community is so heavily involved with the garden was seen as a very positive thing and especially of course

the fact that it is helping to give Beaucroft students valuable and enjoyable horticultural experiences.

As the garden has grown physically so has the band of volunteers and Mr Lockwood mentioned in his report: ‘Notable too is the range of expertise from the volunteers working on this which has made it all a success.’

He added: “The whole project deserves to be known beyond Wimborne, so that other local groups can benefit from your experiences and expertise.”

Although the garden was not set up with the focus on winning medals, having affirmation that the garden is developing well is quite delightful.

Jane, the volunteer manager of the garden speaking afterwards said: “We were absolutely thrilled with the outcome of the awards!

n Mark Porter, centre, presents awards to Sandi Cook and Jane Benson and, right, to Martyn Curtler and Jane Benson

“We felt that our efforts had been validated and that we had been given assurance that we are heading in the right direction.

“The report praised us very highly but said what we have to do now is ‘keep going’ and with the continued support and encouragement from the community, that is exactly what we intend to do!

“Watch this space!”

The garden is open for anyone to enjoy, either to work or just to sit in every Wednesday morning and Friday and Sunday afternoons.

Exploring Stour & Avon...

with retired Dorset rights of way officer CHRIS SLADE

TARRANT MONKTON Start at the ford where the Tarrant, a tributary of the Stour, crosses the road at the parish boundary with Tarrant Launceston. Take the road to the east which soon curves round to the south, the High Street. Continue for a quarter of a mile and take a footpath on your right heading south west to cross the Tarrant and meet the village road where you turn right, north west to the Launceston Arms and the church.

Here you turn left, south west, along a footpath, crossing a pair of stiles, after which the path takes you south for a mile over a hill to meet the parish boundary with Tarrant Rawston at Luton Farm.

The path round it takes you south east to join a road which takes you north east alongside The Cliff, which is very steep and is followed by the parish boundary.

At a bend, turn right and head south up a byway which soon meets a bridleway which takes you north east alongside Stubb’s Coppice until you come to a junction where you turn right and head east alongside Leg Row to join another bridleway which takes you north to join another bridleway taking you west. This is all on high ground from which there are wonderful views of the countryside.

Soon you meet a byway, Common Drove, which takes you down to the valley again.

Cross the road and follow a road westward that crosses the Tarrant again and takes you back to the village where you turn right and head north west back to your car, having walked about six miles and possibly found some geocaches.

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Hannah’s horticulture...

We’ve had a very warm start to October, and after writing this I’m popping out to give a few newlyplanted perennials a water because the ground is dry. I’m also still picking the last few courgettes, which is unheard of!

All of this means there is still plenty to enjoy in the garden before winter hits. Here are the answers to a couple of your questions: I’d love to grow my own large pumpkins with the kids, but what is the best way to do this?

Well it is the season for pumpkins that’s for sure! And they are both decorative and delicious.

Pumpkins are easy and fun for children and adults alike to grow, but they do need some space and time! Pumpkins are part of the squash family, which includes courgettes, marrows and butternut squash. These plants love food, water and space to ramble away.

Start with (bought) seed in April in a greenhouse, cold frame or window sill, and transfer outdoors to its permanent planting place in May, when the nights are less

Hannah Hobbs-Chell is a horticulturist and garden designer/consultant.

If you have a question for her, email:hannah.hobbschell@ outlook.com including a picture if relevant

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chilly and the risk of frost has passed.

Once they start to find their feet, pumpkins will begin to produce long stems. You will need to feed and water your pumpkins regularly, or provide them with suitable organic matter in the form of mulch. If feeding, start with high nitrogen feed until

they flower, then switch to a high potassium feed such as Tomorite or similar.

Here’s the important bit for those who want giant pumpkins!

Normally, we wouldn’t limit the number of fruits that we allow to develop, however if your aim is to grow big, then limiting the fruits on the plants will ensure that

all the energy the plant has goes into producing the one to three pumpkins left.

I have a couple of lovely Japanese Acers, but they have outgrown their space a bit this year. Can I prune them?

Yes! Acers are truly beautiful and extremely versatile in the garden.

I don’t know what variety you have, and how much they have outgrown their space, but in essence these trees can be pruned back happily with a little knowledge. First, do not prune now! Whilst many shrubs can be pruned now, there are some that struggle with this and risk

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Home & Garden EXDISPLAY SHEDS, Stables/field shelters, summer houses, offices, workshops, agricultural 01935 891195 infection and dieback. A brief horticultural lesson: Coming up – in the autumn, plants have a natural mechanism to preserve themselves and prepare for the cooler, darker months ahead.

This is why leaves change colour and eventually fall from deciduous plants. They know that there is a net energy loss for them to retain leaves, as the light levels are too low to compensate for the energy expended in moving water, transpiration from wind and cold conditions, and keeping cells warm enough to survive. Added to this is the risk from winter winds which, if fully leafed up, would lead to wind rock and damage. In order to lose leaves, and retain as much nutrition as possible in their core to survive and thrive next year, the sap falls and starts to travel down into the branches and trunk of the tree where it is better insulated and protected.

However, this presents a problem if we prune or introduce a wound where outside organisms can get in. Acers are prone to this, and if infection from pruning travels down into the stems it can lead to dieback, limb loss, etc. Therefore, prune when the sap starts to rise again, often late January/early February.

You can tell as you will see the buds on the stems start to swell a little. Pruning at this time will push any possible infection out but will not cause a big energy draining bleed of sap if pruned later in the spring.

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Half Term Halloween Half Term Halloween Half Term Halloween

Frightfully good time for little monsters

by Lorraine Gibson Little monsters can have a frightfully good time trying out Hallowe’en-themed activities while grown-ups try to win raffle prizes at a half-term Citizens Advice event for all ages.

Kids can wear their most spooktacular Hallowe’en outfits, play games (for 50p), and enter a poster competition, and, should you be dying for sustenance, there will be cake and refreshments.

The raffle includes family tickets for Farmer Palmer’s and Rock Reef; food and drink vouchers from Guildhall Tavern; Hall & Woodhouse; Nusara Thai; East Street Deli and Piccolo Mondo and yet more prizes from Gulliver’s Bookshop, Salamander Cookshop, the Tivoli Theatre and Haskin’s.

Katrina Ford at Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck said: “We are an independent charity and rely on grants and donations.

“As we enter into the winter months, unfortunately, more people will come to us for help and we want to continue to provide that support.

“All donations, small or large are very welcome.”

Buy raffle tickets - £1 or £5 for a book - at the event or in advance from katrina.ford@edpcitizensadvice.org.uk.

Sunday, October 29, 10am-2pm, Quaterjack Hall, Allendale Centre, Wimborne.

For free advice and support on issues such as debt, benefits, energy, employment and housing, call the Dorset Adviceline on 0800 144 8848 or visit edpcitizensadvice.org.uk.

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Here’s affordable fun for all the family

by Lorraine Gibson Finding something different to do with the kids at half term that doesn’t break the bank can be tricky – especially if you’re not close to town.

However, with entry from a fiver and pocketfriendly family tickets for around £20, a series of rural community-orientated shows - from storytelling and physical theatre to puppetry and interactive adventures for the very young – aims to entertain kids and grown-ups alike.

The professional performances touring Dorset via Artsreach include Stories In The Dust.

This is a tale of two travellers in a barren and dusty world who, inspired by treasures they’ve collected, make up songs and tell stories. One day, they find something extra special that will bring life back to their empty lands. There’s lots of live music, puppetry and clowning, which add up to a funny, heartfelt, if post-apocalyptic, family treat. And children can make animals from junk after the show. nAge 5+ Woodlands Village Hall (07732 189470) near Wimborne, 2pm Monday 23 October, and Portland Royal Manor Theatre (03336 663366), 2pm Wednesday 25 October.

The Zoo That Comes To You, aims to make conservation fun. Two animal lovers who help needy animals have a zoo full of creatures, but no-one to visit. They’ve decided to bring the zoo, to your kids, who are bound to relish meeting the charming but cheeky inhabitants, as they discuss their lives the challenges they face. Chatty animals tell stories to inspire everyone help.

Expect puppetry, live music and playful characters.

nAged 5+ and families - Scarlet Oak Theatre, Child Okeford Village Hall (01258 861621), 10:30am on Tuesday, 24 October, and 4pm, Sturminster Marshal Memorial Hall (07903 057427).

Brave Bold Drama need recruits to help them solve The Midnight Mission. In an old house, portraits of famous writers Mary Shelley, Lord Byron and John Polidori are behaving oddly. Join Agents Kahlo and Dali of the Company of International Artists to solve the mystery. Spot clues and investigate historic evidence to get to the truth. Is the house haunted, and if so, why?

This quirky interactive show is for children 6+ and their families. It features nods to spoof horror. nCrack the case at Sandford Orcas Village

Hall (07837 812468), 2pm Wednesday 25 October.

Enjoy an enchanting time with your children aged 1-4 years as Lyngo Theatre introduces gently, theatrical magic with Egg And Spoon.

Journey through the seasons with Percy and April and meet Birdy, who is hiding in his egg until spring. Play games, blow leaves off the tree, sleep under star blankets, and wake up for a spring butterfly party.

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Powerstock Hut (01308 485730), 10:30am Thursday 26 October, and Sixpenny Handley Village Hall (01725 552812), 10:30am on Friday 27 October.

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PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE (U)

Fri 20 Oct: 10:30 | Sat 21 Oct: 13:00 & 15:30 | Sun 22 Oct: 16:30 | Mon 23 Oct: 14:00 | Tue 14 Oct: 10:45 & 14:00 | Wed 25 Oct: 10:45 & 14:00 | Thu 26 Oct: 10:45 & 14:00 A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups.

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Fri 20 Oct: 13:00 | Sat 21 Oct: 20:30 | Mon 23 Oct: 20:00 | Sun 29 Oct: 16:30 | Mon 30 Oct: 17:00 Against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the secret weapon, a robot in the form of a young child.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL (12A)

Fri 20 Oct: 19:30 (Blue Film Programme) Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival.

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Sat 21, Sun 22, Sat 28, Sun 29 Oct: 10:30 (KID’S CLUB) Racers compete in a high-stakes rally along the famous Silk Road trade route.

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Sun 22 Oct: 13:00 | Wed 8 Nov: 20:00 Filmed live at the Dominion Theatre in London, this spectacular stage show comes to cinemas for the first time.

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Tue 24 Oct: 17:30 | Wed 25 Oct: 16:30 | Thu 26 Oct: 16:30 | Fri 27 Oct: 15:30 The cultural phenomenon that took the world by storm this summer is back on our big screen for half term!

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Tue 24 Oct: 20:15 | Thu 26 Oct: 19:30 A sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for an experimental medical procedure to cure for his cancer only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable.

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Wed 25 Oct: 19:30 Set twelve years before his epic His Dark Materials trilogy, this gripping adaptation revisits Phillip Pullman’s fantastical world in which waters are rising and storms are brewing.

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Thursday 26th October 7.30pm Tickets £26.50

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A live music tribute to the brilliance of George Harrison.

Friday 27th October 7.30pm Tickets £21

DAVID BADDIEL: WORK IN PROGRESS

Tuesday 31st October, Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd November 7.30pm Three David Baddiel “Work In Progress” shows over three consecutive nights: Tuesday 31st October 7.30pm David Baddiel – Fame: Not the Musical Wednesday 1st November 7.30pm David Baddiel – My Family: Not the Sitcom Thursday 2nd November 7.30pm David Baddiel – Trolls: Not the Dolls Tickets £15

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Arts, entertainment, events Witches are not just for Hallowe’en

Calling all adept and would-be witches, the big night for witches is usually Hallowe’en but not now, writes Stephen Annandale.

Brownsea Open Air Theatre (Boat) are seeking witches for next summer’s production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Would you relish casting spells on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour entertaining and moving the emotions of more than 500 people a night?

If you think there are just three witches in the play Chaz Davenport, the director, has a surprise for you.

Well known in Ferndown drama, Chaz brings tremendous passion and years of local Shakespearean acting to the production.

Working with him is enormous fun no matter your level of experience. Come learn, grow, make new friends and enrich your life with Boat.

On Hallowe’en, all the Macbeth audition pieces go on-line. Each and every character is available and open to all.

Chaz’s advice when auditioning is to be 100% yourself.

Bring all of you and all your energy. Fill the stage. Make his decisions hard. Make him put you on the ‘Yes pile.’

The auditions take place on January 12 and 13, 2024.

On October 31,you can visit brownsea-theatre.co.uk for Macbeth audition pieces and details about the auditions.

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Darkness back in the limelight A symphony of

by Lorraine Gibson In 2003, the world had no idea that it was ready for a hefty glittering of glam-rock, until The Darkness stepped out of the, er, darkness, and took the world by storm with their perky, shouty hit single, I Believe In A Thing Called Love.

The suitably hirsute and Spandexed Brit glam-rockers’ reminded those of a certain vintage of life spent in denim flares, air guitaring to longhaired bands on Top Of The Pops, but they also won over a new generation of head-nodding retro fans who flocked to buy their music.

Then - at the height of their fame - they split up and wandered off into obscurity.

Twenty years on, though, they’re ready tell their story...

Which just might have something to do with the fact that their original debut album, Permission To Land, which has sold 1.4million copies in the UK alone, is being re-issued later this month by Warner

stunners from the Beatles songbook

Music, ahead of an extensive UK tour that kicks off on December 2.

Between those two events, Lightbulb Entertainment are launching Welcome To The Darkness, a fully-authorised, tongue-in-cheek special film screening that reflects on fame, failure and redemption – as told

by The Darkness.

Good timing or what?

Monday, November 27, at 7:30pm.

Tivoli Wimborne. Tickets from £15. tivoliwimborne.co.uk.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra meets The Beatles in The Two Of Us, a two-act production covering the musical friendship of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, at Poole Lighthouse Theatre tomorrow, October 21.

Starring Mark McGann as John Lennon, Joe Stilgoe as Paul McCartney, with Claire Martin and David Brophy conducting, the show takes its audience chronologically from Lennon and McCartney’s first meeting in 1957 to the end of The Beatles in 1970.

The Two Of Us weaves a score by Andrew Cottee with acting performances and plenty of Lennon McCartney compositions, including Penny Lane, All You Need Is Love and Hey Jude.

Booking details here: lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/ bso-the-two-of-us-the-lennonmccartney-songbook.

Harmonious tales of everyday rural folk

by Lorraine Gibson Gorgeous close harmonies reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel are coming to local villages next month, courtesy of folk duo, Bassett.

A year after being talent-spotted

by Dorset charity, Artsreach the rising stars will be performing to audiences in three of the county’s rural communities.

The Toronto-based indie-folk duo - Sam Clark and Yasmine Shelton - bring an ethereal, meditative view of life in constant change and tell stories from their journeys around Northern Ontario and the Canadian and American prairies and the many characters who crossed their paths.

With comparisons to the Milk Carton Kids, Hozier and Bon Iver, their inventiveness stands out on fiddle and intricate harmonising as Shelton and Clark’s voices wrap around each other.

Thursday, Nov 9, 7:30pm.

Shipton Gorge Village Hall.

01308 897407.

Friday, Nov 10, 7:30pm.

Ibberton Village Hall. 01258 817269.

Saturday Nov 11, 7:30pm.

Woodlands Village Hall. 07732 189470 Details from artsreach.co.uk.

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What’s On

Ooh.. a sauce of innuendo!

by Lorraine Gibson Ooh, I say! Were you a fan of the hit 1970s TV sitcom, George and Mildred?

You know, the one where a breathless and ever-ready Mildred constantly tried and failed to seduce her never-everready husband, George?

If ‘yes’ then the new Broadstone Players’ performance will be right up your street, since they say it’s a hilarious comedy based on that very show.

Following on from their successful run of Plays ‘n’ Chips last month, the company’s now deep in rehearsals for this next production, called When The Cat’s Away by Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke.

Pop round for a hefty dollop of sauce and innuendo with the Ropers once more - Broadstone War Memorial Hall, where there’s a performance each evening at 7.30 from Tuesday to Saturday, November 21 to 25, (matinee 2.15pm on Saturday).

George, Mildred and the rest of the cast look forward to entertaining you!

Tickets £10 from 01202 678449 or email honsec@ broadstoneplayers.co.uk to book.

Tickets available

Tickets for Ferndown’s Christmas panto, Jack And The Beanstalk, have gone on sale.

The entertainment stars Tyler Marlow as Dame Trott and popular local entertainer Krazy Kev as Jack, and is being performed at the Barrington Centre from December 15-24.

Meanwhile, Christmas in Ferndown is back this year on Saturday, November 25.

For details on how to book a stall, contact ferndownandparleyrotary.org/

Arts, entertainment, events n Fordingbridge Twinning Association will be holding its very popular ‘Musical Soiree’ once again at Fordingbridge Town Hall on Saturday, October 28.

Again, it will be featuring the popular local band Blue Tides.

Additional to the live music, there will be the usual food and merriment.

Supper is included, however people are asked to bring their own drinks.

Tickets are available from

Jessica’s and Caxton Décor, in Fordingbridge High Street, at £15 per head.

For further details, contact

Derek Ayling, publicity, on 01425 650770 or by email, via Hippotrain@BTInternet. com.

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What’s On

Curious stories and twisty travels

by Lorraine Gibson Would you trade your curiosity for a well-worn tale?

The titular Curiouser Man in a new show from Angel Heart Theatre’s James Richardson gathers curios from neither here nor there, while on the road twixt this and that - and each one’s a keepsake wrapped in a truthful tale.

It celebrates the art of oral storytelling within the travelling community, where news was traditionally passed between places and people. Their tidings fused factual with far-fetched, casting a compelling light on the lesser-known world.

Born of Richardson’s childhood memory of a horse-drawn ‘ragand-bone’ cart passing down his street and influenced by his own Romany and Traveller history, The Curiouser Man is comically quirky with beguiling storytelling that re-imagines folkloric tales of old with theatricality and illusion.

Saturday, October 28, 7:30pm.

Chetnole Village Hall. 01935 873555 Sunday, October 29, 7:30pm.

Shillingstone, Portman Hall.

01258 860319. Age 12+. Tickets and info: artsreach.co.uk.

Club is relaunched Ferndown Community Support has revived its Saturday Club.

On the last Saturday morning of the month, parents/carers, children and the community can come and enjoy free stay and play activities, a ‘swap shop’ for toys, clothes and equipment, and a community café for all offering hot drinks and snacks by donation. The next Club, featuring Creepy craft activities and spooky sensory play, or just a good game of toy cars (!), is on October 28, from 10-12pm Christmas Ball for over-18s with learning difficulties.

15th December, Port Regis, Shaftesbury.

Contact zoe@ shine21dorset.org.uk for more details

Classic thriller is no Rehearsal A classic 80s TV thriller - re-imagined for the stage - is being performed in Wimborne.

Rehearsal for Murder, adapted by DD Brooke from the TV play written by the award-winning writing team of Richard Levinson and William Link, is at the Tivoli until Saturday, October 21.

Director Tracey Nicholls said: “Everyone loves a good murder mystery - nothing too nasty, just a good excuse to take on the role of detective and try to work out whodunnit.

“Rehearsal For Murder, set in an empty theatre, combines my love for both theatre and the murder

mystery genre. It has everything you could want from a good suspense thriller.”

The cast are Rob Cording-Cook, Tracie Billington-Beardsley, Rosie Nye, Colin Pile, Michelle Barter, Lindsay McGowan, David Beddard-Banks, James Bourner, Andy Gill, Russ Guillaume, Suzanne Viney, Richard Scotson and Calum Hearne.

Evening performances at 7.30pm (tickets £16) and a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm (£14).

Call the Tivoli Box Office on 01202 885566, or book online at tivoliwimborne.co.uk.

Melinda broadcasts the Aladdin message TV presenter Melinda Messenger is the latest star to join the cast of an upcoming panto in Poole.

Currently starring in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, Melinda will trade fatigues for fun when she stars as the Spirit of the Ring in Aladdin, at the Lighthouse, in December.

And she said Poole is a place she knows well.

“I’m really looking forward to coming to Poole,” she said.

“I used to come down quite frequently with my friends in my late teens/early 20s when we first learned to drive. The Harbour and Sandbanks beach - that used to be our favourite place to go.”

Swindon native Melinda will be working alongside the Genie of the Lamp to bring the magic alive for audiences this Christmas.

“She is there to help balance the Genie out and give him a bit of guidance in the right direction,”

the former Cowboy Builders presenter said.

She was offered the part after speaking to writer-director Chris Jarvis at the suggestion of Ionica Adriana, who is playing Princess Jasmine.

“It was so lovely the way it all came together. Ionica is awesome and she and I have worked together in pantomime before and had a really lovely time,” she said.

Written and directed by CBeebies star Chris Jarvis, who will also play Widow Twankey, Aladdin also features Pantomime Award winners Andrew Pollard and Alim Jadavji, whose winning double act as the ugly sisters in Cinderella last year stole the show.

Aladdin opens on Thursday, December 7, and runs until New Year’s Eve. Tickets are on sale now at lighthousepoole.co.uk, or by calling 01202 280000.

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Farming & Environment

A day at the farm with Tiffany Fleming

Tiffany Fleming 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’.

Harvest continues in earnest; the fruits of our bumper crop have been filling the farm shop for the last four weeks.

As each area comes to the end of its seasonal cycle, the plot is treated carefully and appropriately and the next crop planned.

Chicken manure is added, or green manure sown; sometimes we add more organic matter before covering and resting the land for winter.

Our winter brassicas are ready for planting, and our pumpkins

and squashes line the glass house to cure, ahead of the Farm’s Samhain Festival on Saturday October 28, as the excitement surrounding the event grows.

Categories for the festival’s fancy dress competition have been chosen – I am torn between ‘laziest costume’ and ‘best family costume - which can include dogs!’

The event is divided into two, with day tickets, just £10.00 per person, providing family fun from noon until 5.00pm

Pictures: TIFFANY FLEMING

(under-18s go free); or full tickets, noon to midnight, for £20.00 per person.

This option is better suited to older festival-goers and livemusic fans looking to dine, drink, and dance the night away under the stars.

There will be barbecue food, bonfires, a crockery smash, Bramshaw Hill Aberdeen Angus bulls for sale Performance recorded and TB tested Telephone Howard Smith on 07850 813060

children’s games and entertainment, a falconry display, a tombola and so much more!

In the meantime, the horticultural team is fully focused on keeping on top of ground preparation.

After the success of our cucamelons, they are continuing to trial a few more unusual crops. We are currently awaiting harvest of our Luffa Cylindrica, sponge gourds belonging to the Curcurbitaceae family.

Native to Asia, the gourd fruits can take up to 200 days to ripen for harvest, so patience is key!

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Farming & Environment These lovely long loofahs are destined to sit alongside the soap stocks in the shop.

Popular as shower accessories, loofahs are a completely natural, biodegradable, hypo-allergenic and non-toxic, which makes them ideal for gently cleansing and exfoliating all skin types, even the most sensitive.

Unlike many synthetic sponges on the market, they do not release microplastics into the oceans, so they are celebrated as being environmentally friendly too.

Quite apart from their skin smoothing and softening benefits, and eco credentials, loofahs are renowned for activating blood

micro-circulation, a common way of counteracting conditions such as cellulite and water retention.

Who knew such an inconspicuous-looking fruit could boast so many wonderful advantages?!

And they can be grown without taking too much space up in the poly tunnel.

As recycling, up-cycling, and repurposing are very close to our hearts, we were immensely grateful to the Dorset chairman’s founder and master upholsterer for reupholstering one of the Farm’s most cherished chairs.

No sooner than the transformation was complete there was a queue to occupy it.

Even Yogi the Farm’s hound seems happy with the handywork... thanks Alan!

Where to turnip and pick your pumpkin Words and pic by Lorraine Gibson Carving a creepy face into an illuminated vegetable is nothing new. For centuries, people all over the world have been using various veggies as canvases on which to practise their knife skills.

One of the most common purposes was to create a ‘lamp’ to glow in the dark and scare away wild animals, evil entities and enemies.

While the tradition in the UK dates back to the eighth century, when the humble potato was the ‘head’ of choice for demonic deterrents, the Hallowe’en pumpkin is relatively new.

As well as the potato, the turnip was its

forerunner and used mostly by the Irish and the Scots from the early 18th century, when superstition was rife, to fend off restless souls who returned from the dead.

They were inspired by strange glimmers - often referred to as will-‘o-the-wisp hovering over misty peat bogs. Country folk regarded them as harbingers of doom and turned their turnips into gargoyles for protection.

At some point, they came to be called Jack ‘O lanterns after a myth about a man called ‘Stingy Jack’, who invited the devil to drink with him but when unable to pay, attempted to trap him.

The devil bedeviled Jack and condemned him to roam the night with only a single ember to light his way.

When millions of Irish immigrants settled in the USA, they kept their tradition but moved on to bigger and better things on discovering the pumpkin.

Fancy making your own Jack ‘o lantern? Head to these Dorset pumpkin picking patches: Parley Pumpkin Patch: Dog-friendly with family attractions.

Adrian Perry who runs the place doesn’t just grow Pumpkins, he loves to eat them.

“Baked, roasted, whatever. I eat the flowers, too. They’re really good in an omelette. I add the flowers whole and it tastes really good.”

Parley Court Farm, Christchurch – all week until end October.

07826 545620 for information.

Gulliver’s Farm Shop & Kitchen: Join the team, where adults with support needs work alongside employees and volunteers and pick your own pumpkin. There’s a plethora of pumpkin carving, crafts and loads more.

Station Road, West Moors. Saturday 21 Sunday 29 October (Closed Mondays). 01202 619891 or www. gulliversfarmshop.co.uk Sutton Farm PYO Pumpkins: A nice, flat patch with reasonably priced pumpkins.

At the time of writing, they were waiting for the pumpkins to ripen, so call and check for picking times.

07780 482639 Sutton Farm, Verwood, BH21 8NQ Fordingbridge Pumpkin Picking Patch: Frightfully good Hallowe’en activities for everyone, from 10 acres of pickable pumpkins, to things to create, make and take, plus an escape room and cool Halloween Maze.

Free parking/free entry for PYO pumpkins.

Drinks, toilets, activities and photo opportunities.

Pre-booking for the maze. Opening dates throughout October.

01425 460679. Fordingbridge, SP6 2HA Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures: Borrow a free wheelbarrow and pick your own pumpkin. There’s crafting, live music, food and drink and fireworks - so check website for times and events. www.pumpkinpastures.co.uk Booking essential ‘Super Saturday’, 29 October.

Fordingbridge, SP6 1AN.

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Farming & Environment

Helping disabled folk explore farming A scheme helping disabled people explore and understand farming in Dorset has been boosted by a £100,000 grant.

The Stepping Into Nature team, led by the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership (AONB), has received a grant of £101,286, approved by the independent Dorset Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme panel.

As well as helping disabled people learn more about farming in the county, the money will train and support farmers to safely run farm events, opening up the countryside to a wider range of people.

The 18-month project will see Stepping Into Nature facilitate visits to farms in the Dorset AONB for existing community groups of people living with health conditions and additional needs.

Farmers will be supported to host these visits and will be provided with fullyfunded training through the widely recognised Cevas course, to ensure the visit is high quality and suited to the groups attending.

They will also receive additional one-toone support to ensure they are ready to begin welcoming people onto their working farms.

Pia Lindstrom, Farming In Protected Landscapes Project support officer, said: “Spending time in nature and taking part in farm-related activities may have the potential to improve mental health and wellbeing.

“Being outdoors can provide a calming environment, away from pressure of

everyday life, and can relieve stress and anxiety, giving people space to be themselves.”

In a recent survey, people living with a long-term illness or disability said they had not visited a natural space in the previous month.

Steph Aburrow, Stepping Into Nature project officer, added: “This project will also bring partners together to build the foundations of our ambition to create a Nature Buddy Network across Dorset.

“This network will be made up of volunteers who can support people to access nature on a one-to-one basis.

“These people may be living with anxiety, low confidence or are feeling lonely. The volunteer can help motivate and support them to go for a walk to the local park, sit in the garden or have a conversation about the wildlife out of the window.

“We are busy working behind the scenes, along with a partnership of organisations in Dorset, to make this offer enjoyable, safe and well resourced.”

To find out more about the farmer training opportunities, Stepping into Nature and the developments of their projects, visit stepin2nature.org or email stepin2nature@ dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

A scheme to help boost numbers of white storks in the UK has been given permission in Dorset - but needs funding to get off the ground.

Planning permission has been granted for four ‘stork towers’ on land at Bere Marsh Farm, near Blandford, in a bid to help the species - which has recently begun to breed in the UK again after an absence of some 600 years.

Now, the Countryside Regeneration Trust is seeking sponsorship to help finance the Dorset project.

The towers cost £1,500 each and are part of the Trust’s plans to create a showcase regenerative farm and education centre at the 92-acre farm.

The Trust said the towers - made up of a telegraph pole with a galvanised steel basket - will be erected on floodplain fields adjacent to the River Stour, an ideal site for white stork to settle.

And the group said any local business willing to sponsor a £1,500 tower will receive its

name and logo on the tower and will be included in any ongoing publicity as the project develops.

“This is very much a Field of Dreams project where, like in the film, we have faith that if we build the ‘ballpark’ they will come,” said Hayley Neal, the Trust’s head of development.

“The white stork is such an emblematic

species that to have them nesting in Dorset really would be incredible.

“We are looking for sponsors who want to share this dream and help us create the right environment for the white storks to arrive.”

Businesses who would like to sponsor a tower can find out more about the project at www.thecrt.co.uk.

n Lulworth Picture: VIKTOR FORGACS

Trust in appeal for stork tower funding

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Motoring

Restored Nash is an all-round smash Whilst at Walford Mill earlier this month, I was talking to the local owner, for some 35 years, of an extremely rare Frazer Nash vintage car, writes Tom Scrase.

It had been in the gentleman’s family

since new he said.

After a full body and engine overhaul over the last few years, it now looks fantastic.

With much time and money spent it now looks in showroom condition.

Pictures: TOM SCRASE

Theory pass rate lowest ever The pass rate for the driving theory test is at its lowest point in recorded history, reveals new analysis from the AA Driving School.

Learners’ chances of passing their theory test have dropped by a third since 2007/08 from 65.4% to just 44.2% in 2022/23.

Regionally, there is a huge variation between different test centres with the highest pass rate standing at 73.5% at Aviemore in Scotland compared to just 23.6% at Hornsea, Yorks.

Camilla Benitz, AA Driving School managing director, said: “The theory test pass rate went up briefly during the Pandemic when fewer people were taking it but it’s now lower than ever.

“Learners face enough challenges as it is at the moment with the driving test backlog.

“We don’t want the theory test to be another hurdle for them.

“The fact so many qualified drivers also struggle with important elements of driving theory such as road signs and stopping distances just shows it

takes revision and practice to get to grips with the questions and the hazard perception.”

It’s not just learners who struggle with driving theory.

New AA data shows the majority of qualified drivers do not know the correct stopping distances for a car; struggle to read road signs and are not confident they would pass a driving theory test re-take.

The results show only 1 in 5 drivers (18%) are very confident they would pass the theory test if they had to re-take it.

The vast majority (90%) admitted to coming across road signs they do not understand, with a quarter (26%) saying they do it very often or sometimes.

Only 10% said they never come across road signs of which they do not know the meaning.

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Business

MP opens state-of-the-art Ferndown facility The new AE Jolliffe & Son Ceremony Room in the centre of Ferndown has been officially opened by Sir Christopher Chope OBE MP. Huge investment has led to the creation of a state-of-the-art facility which not only offers families a place for personal and poignant funeral services, but also to serve as a venue available to community groups.

The business is part of Douch Family Funeral Directors which oversaw the programme of development.

Sir Christopher praised the company for its recent family business award and said he had attended the funeral of a friend at the new premises.

He said: “This is a great investment for Ferndown.

“It will benefit the whole community and I know the family has its fifth generation coming up in the business.

“It is a great pleasure to be asked to officially

n Debbie Brown, branch manager, Sir Christopher Chope MP, Ferndown mayor Krissy Stamp and MD Nick Douch

open what is a great asset for the town.”

Sir Christopher unveiled a plaque in the new Sheila Kendrick Ceremony Suite, which is named after the daughter of Bert Jolliffe who set up the business before the Douch family took it over.

The suite has an attached catering area

making it ideal for hosting wakes following funeral services.

The 1930s house on the site has been extended to provide reception area, offices meeting rooms and five chapels of rest which were blessed during the opening by representatives of local churches.

A serene garden space has been planted which provides a gentle atmosphere for reflection when people visit.

Buildings for the other parts of the business have been added along with parking spaces for visitors and the business’s funeral fleet.

Nick Douch, managing director of the company, said: “Our chapels of rest were blessed by Rev Patches Chabala and Fr Anthony Achunonu, with numerous other clergymen attending.

“We had a presentation in the new ceremony room before Sir Christopher unveiled the plaque.”

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Atlas staff clean up with 20-mile hike Staff from a cleaning and facilities management company in Bournemouth walked 20 miles and raised over £1,000 for a local cancer charity.

The team from AtlasFM in Wycliffe Road, walked from Sandbanks to Hengistbury Head and back again in support of the the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF).

The DCCF, based in Poole, raises money to help individuals and families who are struggling to make ends meet because of cancer.

Adam Burgess, special projects manager for AtlasFM, said: “We met Eve Went, the cofounder of DCCF last year at a networking event and were blown away by the great work the charity is doing to help local people with cancer.

“We knew we wanted to do something to help, and we wanted to include as many people from our office as possible.

“We also wanted it to be challenging, but at the same time achievable for all different levels of fitness.

“As we are fortunate enough to live in the best part of the UK, we decided to complete the coastal walk from Sandbanks to Hengistbury Head and back.”

Adam continued: “The walk was brilliant.

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“My 11-year old daughter Ella joined us and we started early on a Saturday as the sun was still rising, which was beautiful.

“As well as raising money through our friends and families and online, we also took collecting buckets and people were really generous.

“Six and half hours later we completed the walk and celebrated with ice-cold beers and cocktails!”

AtlasFM was founded 40 years ago and is now the fastest growing privately-owned support services company in the UK, employing 10,000 people at more than 6,000 sites, and working with many of Britain’s best-known brands.

Adam continued: “It’s great to have been able to do this for DCCF and I’m so proud of the team for taking part and challenging themselves to complete the walk in full - and a big thank-you to everyone who donated to our JustGiving page!”

Jazmine White, charity manager of DCCF, said: “We were thrilled when this great team of people volunteered to help us.

“As well as walking in our honour they also carried news of what we do along 20 miles, telling everyone they met. We can’t thank them enough for their support.”

For more information on DCCF, how to fundraise for the charity and apply for financial assistance, visit: dccf.co.uk.

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Sport

Hamworthy withdraws from league

Hamworthy United Football Club has withdrawn from the Southern League due to an ‘untenable’ financial situation.

The club was forced to ground share with near neighbours Weymouth after its County Ground home was ‘condemned’ by football authorities, who deemed the grandstand unsafe.

Plans have been submitted to demolish the stand, with a replacement being built.

However, in a statement signed by the chairman and board, the club said it had taken the decision to withdraw from the league ‘with immediate effect’.

‘It is with profound regret that the club have written to the Southern League to inform them of our intention to withdraw from the league with immediate effect,’ it said.

‘The management and players have been informed.

‘This decision has not been taken lightly. However, with the ongoing financial burden of being unable to play at our home ground together with the general costs of keeping a team in the Southern League, the financial position of the club has become untenable.

‘In the best interests of the club we need to re-boot and concentrate on our Dorset Premier League team and the business.’

The club said if they continued to play in the league, the situation would deteriorate and put Hamworthy United FC at risk.

“If this decision was not taken now, in a very short space of time there would no longer be a Hamworthy United Football Club which is something we could not let happen.”

Club bowled over by sponsorship Wimborne Cricket Club has announced a fiveyear sponsorship deal with a county-based law firm.

Players will continue to carry the Ellis Jones name on their kits through to 2028.

Ben Ratcliffe, the club’s vice-chairman, said: “This is superb news for everyone involved in the cricket club and shows the strength of support by Ellis Jones for grass roots cricket here in Dorset.

“The sponsorship deal first started in 2018 and the fact that this is continuing through to 2028 provides the club with long-term peace of mind over kit sponsorship.”

Nigel Smith, Ellis Jones’s managing partner, said: “With one of our six offices in Wimborne, sponsorship of the town’s cricket club made strong sense at a community level, especially as the club has made the sport accessible to as many people as possible across all ages.

“We have watched the club go from strength to strength and look forward to the name of Ellis

Jones playing its own part in the club’s future over the next five cricket seasons.”

The club’s pitch is at Kings Road, just a ‘six’ away from Wimborne Minister, and fields five senior teams, 13 junior teams, ladies and girls’ teams as well as an award-winning All-Stars and Dynamos programme for five to 11-year-olds.

This year proved a successful season on the pitch, with the first team winning the Dorset Premier League and the U-15s reaching the semis of the national knock-out cup.

Ellis Jones sponsors a number of clubs and community groups, including Swanage Cricket Club and West Hants Club.

It is also the legal advisor for Pure Golf Management.

Ellis Jones’ sports law department provides a wide range of legal services for amateur, semi-professional and professional sports men and women, teams, clubs, organisations and governing bodies.

Popular golf club set to close

A landmark Dorset golf club is closing in March next year, it has been revealed.

Dudsbury Golf Club, which neighbours the hotel and spa of the same name in Ferndown, will cease to be open to golfers from March 31, 2024.

The hotel and spa will remain open.

The shock announcement has left staff in limbo, with one source calling it ‘disgraceful’.

‘I think it’s disgraceful if I’m honest with you,’ the person, who wished to remain anonymous through fear of reprisals, said.

‘From what I understand, the land the golf course is on is owned by someone else - different to the hotel - and it is leased back.

‘That lease runs out in March and is not going to be renewed.’

It is believed staff members of the golf club - the hotel and spa are unaffected by the decision - have been asked to stay on until the closure, with most on zero-hours contracts.

Your New Stour & Avon has seen an email which is believed to have been sent to club members by owner Beate Robinson, detailing the decision.

‘The golf course only will be closing from April 1 2024,’ it read.

‘We were recently informed that the lease purchased on the golf

course will expire on March 31, 2024 and will not be renewed.

‘I would like to confirm that the hotel and spa, bistro, events and the guesthouse will operate as normal but will undergo extensive refurbishments and investment and will continue to provide excellent facilities for the local community to use.’

In the email, Beate added: ‘Over the years Dave and I have always provided excellent value golf on an extremely challenging course.

‘Dave Braban’s vision when purchasing the club back in 2006, was always ‘golf for all and not just the few’.

‘I feel I have fulfilled his wishes over the past 18 years during some extremely unprecedented times.

‘I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my team who have maintained the course and supported the club throughout our time here.

‘I would like to also extend my thanks to our members and patrons who have enjoyed the course over the years.”

Designed by Donald Steel, who provided the masterplan for the modern St Andrews, this is a 6,904 yard, par 71, championship golf course.

It has been the venue for many prestigious events, including the PGA Europro Tour as seen on Sky Sports, and the BMW PGA Order of Merit Championship – as well as the EGU McGregor Tournament and England Champion Club.

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Two in a row for on-form Wimborne

FOOTBALL Iain Fullerton On a bright crisp day, Wimborne dominated their West Country opposition for nearly the entire game.

Scoring two goals in the first 20 minutes, initially Harry Baker rounded the keeper and finished with ease, this was followed by a fine solo run and clean strike from the edge of the area by Jez Bedford.

The lead was extended further after a

guided header was placed to allow Baker to bag his second with aplomb. The frustration of the visitors was demonstrated when their striker tackled late and high with two feet and referee Martin Bloor was generous to only give a yellow card when many other officials would have seen red.

The game was over as a contest when a whipped cross early in the second half was met with a glanced header by Lovell making it 4-0.

The only surprise was that the final score remained unchanged when, following a strong penalty shout for the home side being denied, Bedford missed two clear cut chances, shooting wide then over the bar.

MOM was given to Sam Roberts and whilst the visitors never gave up, the clear gulf in class and quality was evident, meaning two wins on successive Saturdays for the Magpies, following the 3-1 win over Bideford AFC last week.

Property BLANDFORD FORUM ALMSHOUSE CHARITY

VACANT ONE BEDROOMED newly-refurbished FIRST FLOOR FLAT at our Barnes Homes site Trustees are looking to appoint a single person or couple (aged 50+) who is/are of good character and have strong links with Blandford or immediate area. Applicants must be of limited income and be non-smokers. No pets are allowed.

There is no parking on site.

Initial enquiries may be made by calling the Chairman of Trustees on 07990 894250.

Trustees look forward to receiving your written enquiry giving details of your current residency, personal circumstances, and reasons for applying to: The Clerk, Blandford Forum Almshouse Charity, Barnes Homes, Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7HU. clerkbfc@googlemail.com Closing date 3rd November 2023

English housing survey results published According to figures from the recently-released 202122 English Housing Survey, deposits for first-time buyers were an eye-watering £43,693.

Armishaws Removals & Storage give a rundown of the key figures from the Office of National Statistics’ latest annual report.

Average age of first-timersr was 34.

The average first-time buyer deposit was a hefty £43,693.

On average, homeowners spent 22% of total household income on mortgage payments - up from 18% in 2011-12.

Private renters (not including social housing) forked out a massive 33% of their income on rent payments.

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(1.1million households) said they expect to be able to buy their own property in the future.

Average household sizes rose from 2.2 persons to 2.3. This was a decrease from 2.4 in 2019-20.

Just 7% of English households didn’t have internet access.

The largest group of owner ‘types’ in England, 41%, were couples with no dependent children, 24% of owners were lone females households, while lone males accounted for 15%.

Only 62% of private renters (2.8million households) and 27% of social renters

There were more first-time buyers during the 2020 lockdown than in 2021.

While there were 852,000 during the first year of the Pandemic, the number dropped by 100,000 the following year.

Households with savings decreased from 68% to 64%.

9.3million households were considered by the Government to be ‘underoccupied’, having two or more empty spare bedrooms.

81% of homes had a garden or private outside space, while 13% had a shared plot.

99% of houses and bungalows had outside areas, compared to just 57% of flats.

Approximately 1.8million households had moved home in the previous 12 months.

620,000 were moving in or out of privately rented accommodation, 363,000 were new households and 361,000 were owner occupiers.

General ‘happiness’ was on the up.

The average life satisfaction score in English homes increased from 7.3 to 7.5.

The score of those thinking ‘life is worthwhile’ rose from 7.6 to 7.8 and happiness danced up from 7.2 to 7.5.

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