The New Stour & Avon - Issue 119

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Cover: Beech avenue, Wimborne

Man sought after town assault

Police are on the hunt for a man who reportedly touched a victim twice on her bottom in Wimborne Minster.

A woman in her 20s was assaulted while walking along a gravel track between Moore Close and Ainsley Road between 10.45am and 11am on October 14.

The suspect is described as white, aged between 40 and 50, approximately five feet 11 inches and of slim build with stubble and long slicked-back hair with grey streaks just below his ears in length.

He wore a dark-blue hooded jumper and tracksuit bottoms and black shoes. The offender was walking a dog which is described as a medium-sized, black, with a blue collar.

Police are now appealing for witnesses.

PC Tom Bailey of East Dorset police said: “This was very distressing for the victim and we are determined to identify the man responsible.”

Contact Dorset Police online or call 101, using reference number 55250152575.

Annual craft fair raises £450

The Wimborne Rotary Craft Fair, held in the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, last weekend, raised £450 for Rotary supported charities, writes John Gully

Some 25 stall holders presented a range of crafts and interests with appreciative visitors attending throughout the day. Organiser of the Fair, Rotarian Chris Mogg said: “We’re delighted with the continuing support from the crafting community and equally pleased to welcome so many interested members of the public to the fair.

“We’ll run the fair again next year, and

the money received from this year’s event will be used to benefit Rotary supported charities”.

Remembrance service to be held at the Minster

Wimborne Minster Town Council, in association with Wimborne Minster and the Royal British Legion, is inviting the community to join the annual Remembrance Day service and parade on Sunday, November 9, at 3.00pm at the Minster.

Prior to the service, a parade will commence at the Royal British Legion on West Borough and proceed to the Minster, arriving in time for the service.

Attendees are then invited to the War Memorial on Minster Green to lay wreaths.

A two-minute silence will be observed.

Members of the public are warmly welcomed and are requested to be seated by 2.45pm to ensure a prompt start.

This annual event provides an important opportunity for the community to come together in reflection and remembrance. More info from gary. mason@ wimborne.gov.uk.

New curator for museum

Millie Lake, 29, is the newly-appointed curator of the Museum of East Dorset and brings a vibrant mix of experience, creativity, and community spirit to the role. A graduate of Arts University Bournemouth with a Fine Art degree, Millie joins the museum following her work as assistant curator and operations officer at the Gallery at Arts University Bournemouth, where she led both external and student exhibitions.

She has also curated her own shows, championing local artists and emerging talent. In her new role, Millie is diving into the museum’s remarkable collection of more than 30,000 artefacts, with a mission to make exhibitions more accessible, engaging, and conversational.

She said: “I want to create bridges between people and objects, using language and storytelling that invites everyone in.”

Millie is especially enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with local groups and celebrate the town’s rich heritage through fresh, inclusive exhibitions.

Director Francesca Hollow said: “Millie brings a dynamic approach and a real passion for connecting people with history and art.”

Toads

It’s always a nice surprise to come across a toad in your garden or on a walk in the forest.

But alarming recent research shows that their populations have fallen dramatically. And with almost half of the UK’s toads lost in just one generation, urgent action is needed to protect them. The loss of ponds and natural habitats together with changing weather patterns are partly to blame. But many toads are also killed by traffic, especially when they crawl slowly across busy roads as they migrate to breed and lay their eggs. They begin their journeys in January - so that’s when the Ringwood and Poulner Toad Patrol, pictured, will be starting to turn out every evening along a local toad ‘hotspot’ to help them make it safely across the road. And they’re looking for more volunteers who can help. Patrollers take turns to drive slowly along the road from dusk until 11pm, stopping to pick up toads and carry them across the road so they can safely continue their journey down to the water’s edge. Registered with the wildlife charity Froglife, which co-ordinate toad patrolling throughout the UK, the patrol has been going for 37 years.

It was given a prestigious Community Award by Ringwood Town Council in May 2025. If you may be interested in volunteering, email rptoadpatrol1@gmail.com.

Sixth-formers raise £10k in campout challenge

Ferndown Upper School’s Cardboard Campout Challenge 2025 saw a huge £10,095 raised, a testament to the outstanding young people and their commitment and support of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.

The unique fundraising event challenged students to construct innovative shelters using only cardboard and tape and then camp out in their constructions overnight. It was a true test of creativity, resilience and teamwork.

An amazing 93 students rose to the challenge, and

during the evening an incredible cardboard city came together, featuring imaginative designs such as drawbridges, fireplaces, boot stores, a steam engine, fairy lights, and even a sofa.

The creativity shown in the shelter designs saw no boundaries and, although

in competition, the teams supported one another throughout the evening. The atmosphere was wonderful, with everyone taking part enthusiastically.

The sixth-formers were a credit to the school.

The Campout was only made possible by the tireless

dedication of Ferndown Upper School staff, the students and the fabulous student charity team.

The community also played a vital role, donating materials and refreshments, including cardboard, tape, breakfast treats and pizzas, all of which contributed to the event’s success.

Thanks to the event, many more young people will have access to opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential.

The Foundation extends its thanks to all, especially the students and staff.

Get around to enjoying clubs Angry words seldom influence many people

I am no great fan of Chris Chope but I find it regrettable that his views are challenged in such malicious ways by your correspondents, S Parlour and R Adams (New Stour & Avon, October 17).

I feel they are twisting things to suit their own agendas (as of course we all tend to do!) Human Rights are not there to protect us from government, they are to protect us from bad government and individuals. In cases where clearly ‘good’ Human Rights are being abused, they must be defended, however, the definition of good human rights has to be placed in the hands of those we elect. Mr Parlour chooses an analogy of speeders deciding speed limits. But how many people actually object to the imposition of 20mph speed limits.

The use of the phrase ‘foreign judges’ is not derogatory. It is a description for a judge who comes from elsewhere.

I often use more words than I need but using the 20-odd words contained in the OED instead of the single word ‘foreign’ is pointless.

Yes, Mr Parlour, as you say ‘we’re all entitled to a hearing’.

It’s a shame you are not prepared to afford this to Mr Chope.

To talk of him as a Putneyborn public schoolboy, I suggest, says more about your own attitudes and perspectives.

As for Mr Adams’s enthusiasm for alienating Reform voters, I will say I carry no torch whatsoever for that party, but I suggest it is he, rather than Mr Chope, who is not from this decade. Angry words seldom succeed in influencing people, often merely antagonising them. Me? Guilty as charged, but hopefully with a modicum of constructiveness.

Chris Wilkinson Ferndown

Irony of MP ignoring reality

It is ironic that Christopher Chope MP speaks of ‘ignoring reality’ when he boasts of how he and his party have joined Trump in denying that climate change not only exists but is rapidly overtaking our planet, as 99% of world scientists agree. I suggest that he writes letters to any child relatives

that he has, telling them of his greater knowledge, these letters to be opened in, perhaps, 20 years’ time when the tipping points will have passed and climate change has become irreversible. Let these children then judge him and his fellow deniers.

Roland Britain

Bournemouth

Round Table is a social group for young men with a history of fun and fundraising in the community.

41 Club is an older group which seeks to support Round Table whilst arranging a range of activities for the age group. Recently, a team of eager members from local clubs have banded together to bring both clubs back into activity.

Some of these people live in Wimborne and will form the nucleus as the clubs grow together.

Both groups will offer regular meetings with varied programmes of activities around Wimborne and the local area.

So if you are keen to get out and meet people of a similar age for fun and activities we can offer the right group for you.

We will shortly be promoting our meeting dates on social media so please look out for Wimborne Round Table and Wimborne 41 Club on Facebook.

You can email us via: wimborne@roundtable. org.uk and wimborne41 club@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you and telling you more about us.

Further information can also be found at: roundtable.co. uk/about and 41club.org/ about-41-club.

Paul Clarke Wimborne

Thank you for boosting event

May I thank you for promoting our upcoming ‘Concert for Ukraine’ in the New Stour & Avon published October 17. It means a lot, and on behalf of the Dorset Police Male Voice Choir, I know all involved are equally thankful.

We have moved hundreds

of tickets already and your publishing it will help towards making it a full house.

If any groups need some musical support for a special charitable occasion, do contact me via iancatley@outlook.com.

Ian Catley

Dorset Police Male Voice Choir

Come and join our singalong

Join Canford and Merley WI on Wednesday, November 12, at 7.30pm at the Community Centre, Harrier Drive, Merley. Our evening’s entertainment this month will be ukulele band Frayed Strings, playing

old and new songs to join in. Do come and enjoy a singalong and some fun. For further details, please contact me on 07780 705702. Hazel Clarke

President

Your magazine provides more of a sense of community

I would just like to thank you for the way the letters page has developed in recent weeks.

It has been used by voluntary organisations to thank supporters or advertise events, and all of this is very good, but it didn’t seem to be used by people as a way of raising local

issues and even political points of view. Since we lost our local district councils both here in East Dorset and in Christchurch, there has definitely been a democratic deficit.

We can feel more isolated from Dorset Council and there hasn’t been any means to

have a conversation about local issues, be they major or minor.

The New Stour & Avon plays a vital part in filling this gap. Through you, we gain more of a sense of local community.

John Rynne Christchurch

Hub welcome awaits

A fresh, newly-refurbished, community space will be bringing neighbours together in West Parley, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Parish Council and locals.

On Saturday, November 15, West Parley Community Hub will be offering a warm welcome to all from 2pm to 6pm, with an opportunity to experience the new facilities and meet the team behind the project.

Following years of financial planning and a drive to secure grant funding for the project, the former Parley Sports Club has been transformed into a Community Hub which will serve affiliated sports clubs, Parley Pre-School, and the wider community with rooms for hire. The refurbishment project

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began earlier this year, driven by a collective vision to create a more welcoming, inclusive and functional environment for local residents and businesses.

The new design boasts brighter, open spaces, improved accessibility features and solar panels, with multi-purpose rooms offering space for exercise classes, interest groups, social events and more.

Mark Barber, chairman of West Parley Parish Council, said: “We wanted to make sure that every member of our community feels welcome, regardless of age or ability.

“The hub’s new layout ensures accessibility for everyone, with step-free entrances, accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities.”

Visit westparley-pc.gov.uk.

30 years in business for successful furniture firm

Husband and wife team Lucy and Mark first opened a furniture sales shop specialising in pine furniture in February 1995.

During the late 80s and 90s, pine was the furniture of choice.

From those early years, their initial business concept continued to grow and evolve.

Now celebrating 30 years in business, A World of Furniture stocks many top brands such as G Plan, La-Z-Btoy, Alstons, Sherborne, Silentnight, Sleepeezee and Highgrove.

The company has made looking after the environment and sustainability one of its top priorities in the last 20 years.

It has been awarded and recognised as a leader in the world of business-based ‘environmentalists’.

Lucy and Mark currently employ more than 25 staff, ‘all of whom are absolutely amazing,’ Mark says. He adds: “Lucy and I are so thankful for the opportunities and some success.”

“The furniture business and our daughters have shaped our lives. Life is a great leveller and we have faced many hurdles. I’m hopeful that, with the introduction of more furniture brands and our own brands, 2025 will be an improvement over the previous year. 2025 and beyond will see us ‘serving up’ more fantastic furniture and the growth of our mattress collection and recycling service.”

Political round-up

Transport Bill a step in the right direction

One of the biggest concerns I hear from residents - especially those living in villages and rural areas - is about buses.

People often ask me, ‘What’s the point of having a bus pass if there’s no bus?’ or, ‘How does a £3 fare cap help if I have to take a taxi just to reach the nearest bus stop?’

Buses are more than just a way to get around.

They help reduce traffic, clean up our air, and make sure people who can’t drive can still reach shops, appointments, and social events.

For some, a smile from the driver or a quick chat with another passenger might be their only human contact that day.

But here’s the challenge: most bus companies are private businesses.

They won’t run a service unless it makes money.

Their main goal is to earn profits for their owners or shareholders - not to serve

every community.

That’s where subsidies come in. Some routes will never make money, but they’re still important.

Councils can help fund these services, but with tight budgets, they often rely on grants from the Government to keep buses running.

Free bus passes for older people and those with certain disabilities are paid for by councils, with some support from the Department for Transport.

But when councils want to add new routes, they have to think carefully.

If most passengers on a route travel for free, the council ends up covering the cost twiceonce through the pass and again through the subsidy.

Both BCP and Dorset Councils have Bus Service Improvement Plans funded by Government grants.

These plans aim to make buses more reliable, improve the

Liberal Democrat

Mid-Dorset & North Poole VIKKI SLADE MP

passenger experience, and test new routes and fares.

The £1 evening fare in BCP and the Young Adults Leaving Care scheme in Dorset are great examples.

Plans to extend the 40 and X8 routes are also welcome. But we need more. I’m continuing to push for better services between Bere Regis and Wareham, Sturminster Marshall and Wimborne, and

for ways to connect smaller villages and housing areasperhaps through minibuses or volunteer transport.

I’ve also asked the Government to extend the disabled concessionary bus pass so it can be used before 9.30am.

Many people with disabilities need to travel to college or work, and they shouldn’t be restricted by time.

After all, blue badge holders aren’t limited in when they can drive.

We also need cheaper travel for young people.

If we want bus services to survive in the future, we need young people to choose the bus now - and keep using it when they start working.

That’s how we build longterm habits and make public transport sustainable.

The Bus Bill is a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t go far enough. Much like our Dorset buses - it’s not quite reaching the places it needs to.

Chancellor must be held to her commitments

Few can be in any doubt about the threat which China poses to our national security.

That is why the Government’s involvement in dropping the charges against two alleged spies working for China, one from the House of Commons, is beyond comprehension.

As legal experts have emphasised, the issue of whether China poses a security threat to the UK should have been left to a jury to decide. This issue is so serious because it seems to show that the Government is in a covert campaign of appeasement towards China.

Resorting to dumb insolence in response to pertinent questions doesn’t satisfy anyone.

But the ultimate proof of the pudding will be when we see whether the Government allows the construction of the new Chinese embassy to go ahead.

n So-called digital identity cards pose a serious threat to individual liberty and freedom.

The sudden announcement by the Government that it will be introducing a scheme of digital identity was speciously justified on the basis that this would address the continuing scandal of mass illegal immigration. The proposal was not even in Labour’s manifesto.

The issue which the Government chooses to ignore, but must be addressed, is that tens of thousands of people cross the Channel without any identity papers because they have chosen to destroy them. This is a massive threat to national security.

How would a digital identity help?

As the Government is unable to answer that question it appears this is yet another attempt by the authorities to keep tabs on law-abiding citizens. Passports, driving licences and national insurance numbers should already be more than enough for ‘big brother’.

n The extensive disruption

Conservative Christchurch & East Dorset CHRIS CHOPE MP

to the people of Christchurch caused by road closures is unacceptable.

The justification put forward by BCP Council doesn’t add up. If the runways at Heathrow can be resurfaced overnight with all the complexities and safety considerations

involved, why cannot the same be done for resurfacing roads around Christchurch?

The impression is that the convenience of residents and interests of businesses are being subordinated to the pennypinching of the Council. Where are the cost benefit analyses of the different options which were available and which would have put the emphasis on maintaining traffic flows during the working day and carrying out the works overnight.

n The Budget on November 26 looms large.

In anticipation, I have reminded myself of the words of Rachel Reeves when she addressed the Confederation of British Industry dinner which I attended after her last budget. She said ‘public services now need to live within their means because I am really clear, I’m not coming back with more borrowing or more taxes’. She must be held to that commitment.

Encouraged by the Caerphilly carry-on

No one can accuse Dorset Labour members of not travelling outside our county’s Dorset bubble!

Our members go out across the UK to volunteer for Labour Party candidates, in parliamentary, mayoral and local by-elections.

We drove to Caerphilly for its Welsh Senedd seat by-election earlier this month.

This was an election triggered by the very sad and untimely passing of the Labour member for Caerphilly, Hefin David. I was aware that he was a dedicated, passionate and caring Member of the Senedd, all of which was confirmed when speaking to the Caerphilly voters and community.

We paid our respects and sent condolences to his family; conducting ourselves in his memory, when interacting with voters and canvassers, whichever party they supported.

I have written about how so many people I spoke to during the 2024 General Election campaign had lost faith in politics and politicians and were not planning on using their democratic right to vote.

In Caerphilly, the election turnout was a whopping 50.43 per cent, which is big for a byelection.

There would have been newlyregistered voters in there, as well as those that turned out to tactically vote in order to block certain candidates.

In the end, the result did not go our way - congratulations to Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle - but I was really encouraged by how engaged the Caerphilly community was with the election.

Three conversations I had with three very different women stuck out for me.

Helen was working in a shop in the high street and was undecided, but was not voting Labour!

At the end, she thanked me for having an open and honest ‘chat’ with her about immigration and invited me back for a coffee when I was done campaigning. Kayleigh was sitting in her front garden, smoking a ciggy;

as long as they went back, but she gave me a stark warning and I promised to feed it back to the powers that be when I got the opportunity.

Mari had a huge, beautiful new-build home and was driving out of her automatic gates in a very shiny black 4x4.

Like me, she came from nothing and worked for everything she had. We had a lot in common and found plenty of common ground politically and ideologically - her voting intention was for Reform, but still, I got another invite, this time for a drink and a show around of home - her pride and joy.

I had to return by train; the single ticket was only 35p cheaper than a return! So Caerphilly, carry on doing

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Victorian officer cutting a dashing look

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Charterhouse auction from a deceased estate in Somerset, sadly the name of this young officer is not known. However, just 21 years after this was painted, the Bengal Light Cavalry, now called the 3rd Bengal Light Cavalry, were heavily involved in the start of the Indian Mutiny. Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for its busy programme of specialist auctions with coins, medals & stamps, wine, port and whisky, model trains, cars & dolls and pictures, prints & books.

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Cartier gold necklace, circa 1961.

Food & Drink

Cooking... with Martha Legg

Cannelloni

Martin likes lasagne, but I find that it is too cheesy for me, and too much pasta, so I thought I would give cannelloni a go. I have made it before, but I had forgotten how annoying it is to try and stuff the beef mixture into those little tubes!

If you put too much in, then it can ooze out when its cooking, and you might run out of mixture. If you put too little in, then it looks like youre being stingey!

We have been trying to move away from big fatty meals as we are off on a big holiday in November (more on that another time!) and we need to lose some weight (although I am pleased to say that I have kept off the weight I lost last year!)

Although I think this is better for us than lasagne as it has less pasta, it still has a lot of cheese sauce. You could make it with a white or tomato sauce, but I find tomato sauce too strong and white sauce too weak! I’ve discovered that if you use a passata sauce, and then stir in some cream cheese (low fat of course!), you can make a very creamy sauce with a hint of cheese, that mixes well with any sort of pasta or meat balls.

The other advantage of this meal, is that you can prepare it in advance and then cook

it when you come in.

Ingredients Serves 2

200gm lean minced beef

1 tbsp olive oil

½ large onion finely chopped

1 garlic clove crushed

400gm passata sauce with basil

large pinch caster sugar

70g dried cannelloni tubes

For the topping

50g butter

50g plain flour

600ml whole milk

140g soft cheese with garlic and herbs

140g parmesan grated

Method

For the filling, dry-fry the beef in a nonstick pan on a medium-high heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon until brownedabout 10 mins. Remove and set aside. Add the oil and cook the onion for 5 mins, until soft.

Add the garlic for 1 min more, then tip in the beef and 1½ jars of the passata sauce and the sugar.

Simmer for 20 mins while you make the white sauce.

Make a basic cheese sauce

Pour the remaining tomato sauce into the base of 2-3 large baking dishes or 12 individual ovenproof dishes or foil containers.

Spoon the beef into the cannelloni tubes using a teaspoon and lay on top of the sauce.

Pour on the cheese sauce, then sprinkle with Parmesan.

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and cook for 40-45 mins until the pasta is tender and topping golden.

School’s music tuition makes its mark

Ferndown Middle School

has officially become a lead school for music across Dorset and Somerset and has also gained the Music Mark of recognition.

Every child at the school receives a minimum of one hour a week music tuition, and break-time and after school clubs are packed with aspiring musicians, singers and composers.

Ferndown is the first middle school to receive the Octagon lead school status. The Music Mark is gained for ambition and quality. The department was recognised for the advocacy for music education as well as the tireless commitment to helping all pupils access a high-quality curriculum.

Scott Welcomme, head of music at the school, said: “We believe in the benefits

of nurturing our pupils with music and encouraging them to pursue different career pathways.

“Music transforms lives and is something that everyone can be involved with.

“Music improves children’s wellbeing and health and we do everything from classical music to Chinese drumming to DJ-ing.

“To become an Octagon lead school is a great achievement.”

Student Evie Bartlett said: “I love all the options available and all the music clubs.

“I play flute and am doing my grades.

“Music gives us lots of opportunities, it’s fun and makes us feel happy.”

Headteacher Grant Hopkins added: “We now have a gold mark for sport and these two great accolades for music.”

Say Boo! to the 1:1 Diet Hallowe’en bar

The scent of pumpkin spice is in the air, people are grabbing their cosy jumpers, and Hallowe’en is here.

So what better time to relaunch our Hallowe’en Bar (which sold out in just four weeks last year)?

Back for a good time, not a long time, this ooey gooey and chocolatey bar comes with an orange-flavoured coating and spooktacular sprinkles in green, black and purple. And that’s not all - let’s take a deep dive into all of its amazing health benefits:

169 health benefits

As with ALL of our meal replacements, the Hallowe’en Bar includes 169 health benefits, but it’s particularly high in protein (13g), vitamin C and iron.

High in Protein

Protein contributes to:

• Growth in muscle mass

• The maintenance of muscle mass

• The maintenance of normal bones

Foods that contain protein are chicken, turkey, fish, milk, cottage cheese, yoghurt, seafood, and soy.

Did you know?

Proteins are made up of molecules called amino acids. Amino acids consist of atoms of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and, sometimes sulphur. About 20 kinds of amino acids combine into various patterns to make different proteins. Each protein has its own sequence of amino acids.

High in Vitamin C

Vitamin C contributes to:

• Normal functioning of the nervous system

• Normal psychological function

• Normal function of the immune system

• The protection of cells from oxidative stress

• The reduction of tiredness and fatigue

• The regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E

• Increases in iron absorption

• Normal energy-yielding metabolism

Foods that contain vitamin C are citrus fruit, oranges, peppers, strawberries, blackcurrants, broccoli, brussel sprouts, potatoes, plums, cherries, peppers, guavas, spinach, kale, kiwi fruit, and cantaloupe.

Vitamin C helps the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It helps the body make collagen, an important protein used to make skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels.

• Normal cognitive function

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High in Iron Iron contributes to:

• Normal energy-yielding metabolism

• Normal formation of red blood cells & haemoglobin

• Normal oxygen transport in the body

• Normal function of the immune system

• Reduction of tiredness and fatigue

• A role in the process of cell division

• Healthy vampires…

Foods that contain iron are red meat, tofu, whole wheat pasta & bread, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, and chickpeas.

Iron is a major component of haemoglobin, a type of protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to all parts of the body. Without enough iron, there aren’t enough red blood cells to transport oxygen, which leads to fatigue.

Added vitamins & minerals

We didn’t stop with 169 health benefits, this bar also includes 25 vitamins and minerals, so you know you’re getting ALL the good stuff with every bite.

Good to know

On top of its many health benefits, this meal replacement bar is also

• Only 206kcals

• Suitable for veggies

• Nutritionally complete

• Spooktacularly fun!

The really scary part?

Once they’re gone, they’re gone. This is a limited-edition bar... that will go off on its broomstick super quick!

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Countdown to Christmas with us!

The festive season is fast approaching, and here in the Stour and Avon magazine, we’re already feeling the magic begin to sparkle!

Our Countdown to Christmas feature is here to help you make the most of this special time of year. From finding the perfect locally sourced gifts and delicious festive food, to discovering the best seasonal events and community celebrations across the area.

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A Bournemouth care home resident was treated like a VIP for an afternoon when his special novelty dog show wish came true.

David, who lives at Talbot View care home on Ensbury Avenue, was invited to be the guest of honour at the ‘Dazzling Dog Show’ during Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s Muddy Dog Dash. The dog-themed charity event, held at Avon Heath Country Park, featured an obstacle course and concluded with the show. The special experience was

arranged in response to

David sharing his request as part of the home’s ‘Make a Wish’ initiative.

The scheme encourages residents to talk about hobbies and passions they can no longer pursue independently, which the care team then helps bring to life safely.

Lewis-Manning invited David to join the dog show as a VIP judge.

David assisted Clare Gallie, CEO of Lewis-Manning, and Kirsty Everard from Kirsty’s Paws Dog Training, who

999 services celebrated

Residents and staff at Parley Place care home in West Parley, honoured their local emergency services by inviting the local fire crew to enjoy coffee and cake and provide them with a hamper of goodies to take away as a thank-you for their selfless service keeping the community safe.

Gina Smith, general manager at the home, said: “Our local police officers, ambulance crews and firefighters put their lives on the line every day to save our lives, loved ones and homes, so we wanted to take the

opportunity to let them know just how much we appreciate all that they do for us.

“We think they are truly wonderful human beings.”

Alan, who lives at Parley Place, said: “I can’t imagine how terrifying it must be to go into a burning building to rescue someone or to turn up at the scene of a major incident not knowing what you are going to have to deal with, I think our fire crews are absolutely amazing and I can’t thank them enough for their service.

“They are all heroes in my eyes.”

Resident is VIP judge at charity dog show

judged categories including ‘Waggiest Tail’, ‘Best Trick’, and ‘Best Fancy Dress’. Dogs and their owners took turns to show off their costumes, skills and personalities.

David said: “I thought that it would be fun to judge and I thoroughly enjoyed it. “I had a really nice time and it took me back to watching ‘All Creatures Great And Small’ on the TV.”

Mayor launches appeal

The Mayor of Wimborne Minster, Jeff Hart, launched the annual Poppy Appeal in the Town Square.

Arriving in an ancient jeep and following Marcus Adams and his son on the bugles and a ‘Cry’ from the town crier and Mayor’s Serjant Chris Brown, the mayor bought the first poppy.

David Keig is once again the appeal organiser and hopes for a good response again this year.

There will be a selling point outside the Waitrose Supermarket until Saturday, November 8, and in the Town Square for the week beginning Monday, November 3. Anthony Oliver

New room eases pressure at surgery

Fordingbridge Surgery has unveiled a brand-new POD Room, designed to help patients check their blood pressure simply, privately and conveniently.

The POD Room has been installed following a period of consultation, during which the surgery actively listened to patient feedback. It offers a quiet, user-friendly space where patients can monitor their blood pressure independently, supporting the surgery’s wider commitment to preventative care and early intervention. All readings taken will automatically be added to a patient’s record, which will then be monitored by the practice.

Where there are concerns, the medical team will reach out to those patients of concern.

The initiative is part of the Fordingbridge Healthy Hearts Programme, which aims to reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks in the local community.

Often silent, high blood pressure affects one in three adults in the UK, with more than six million people unaware of it. The checks are quick, easy and patients can book via reception or online at fordingbridgegps.co.uk.

The installation has been made possible thanks to a £12,000 grant from New Forest District Council, with the support of Cllr David Millar, and a donation from the Friends of Fordingbridge Surgery.

The new POD room replaces the temporary system introduced during the Pandemic, which required spacing between patients and limited access. Dr Toby Wallis, senior GP partner at the surgery, said: “We’re proud to offer this new facility to our patients. “It’s

Volunteers are recognised

The Forest Holme Hospice Charity’s recent annual volunteer celebration honoured six outstanding individuals with Hidden Heroes Awards, presented in partnership with Room to Reward, in recognition of their contributions to the Poolebased hospice.

The event brought together many dedicated volunteers to acknowledge and thank them for their time, care and commitment.

Guests enjoyed an afternoon tea with homemade cakes, followed by an engaging and passionate talk from former AFC Bournemouth chairman, Jeff Mostyn, who reflected on the essential role volunteers

play, by highlighting that, ‘Volunteers are big cogs in a small organisation - never underestimate your value.’ Volunteers collected their awards from Joe Langtree of Room to Reward, which works with partner hotels to offer a free hotel stay to acknowledge the dedication of people who do so much for charities.

Hospice CEO Hannah O’ Hare expressed thanks to all those who volunteer their time and skills.

a simple but powerful tool in helping people take control of their health and prevent serious conditions before they develop.

“We’re hoping the new room will encourage patients to join the Fordingbridge Healthy Hearts Programme and check their blood pressure more frequently.”

For more information or to book a POD Room appointment, visit fordingbridgegps.co.uk or speak to the reception team.

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Care home team win sleepout award

Parley Place Care Home in West Parley’s general manager and two of her team slept out overnight to raise funds the YMCA’s Sleep Easy Campaign.

The annual YMCA event sees businesses and community come together to sleep out for the night in cardboard structures.

Parley Place decided to build a shop out of cardboard in honour of their resident Linda.

General manager Gina Smith said: “Linda always talks so fondly about her shop and recently we were able to take

her back to Child Okeford to the shop she ran with her family.

“Linda’s granddaughter took part in the sleep out at her school and Linda’s children, Ian and Andrea both volunteer at the home, so it felt very fitting.

“With some prebuilding from head of maintenance Steve, we built the cardboard structure at the Diverse Abilities Treehouse site, which hosted the sleep out this year.

“We filled the shop windows with sweets and flowers before sleeping in the doorway of the shop for the night. “We’d like to thank SouthWest

Packaging for donating the cardboard.

“We were delighted to win the award for Best Shelter and took this accolade back to the home to share with Linda and her fellow residents.”

So far the team has raised £910, and if you would like to donate, visit justgiving.com/page/parley-place-13 The event has so far raised more than £40,000.

Gina added: “I’m so proud of everyone - it’s been a real team effort.

“Sleeping out was a real eye opener for all of us and it’s something that no one should have to do.”

Organisations unite to combat loneliness

Loneliness isn’t just an emotion - it’s a serious public health issue that can damage mental and physical wellbeing while leaving people open to exploitation. A recent capacity-building event, supported by Verwood House - part of Hamberley Care Homes - brought together more than 20 local organisations to tackle this growing concern. The event, organised as part of the Crane Valley Primary Care Network’s Community Switch programme, featured talks by Jo Morris, of the Primary Care

Network, and Dr Nikki Scott, GP at the Cranborne Practice. Both highlighted how loneliness is linked to depression, anxiety, weakened immunity, heart disease, and even cognitive decline, such as dementia. Damian Cranny, Dorset Police fraud protection officer, also warned that social isolation makes individuals highly vulnerable to financial scams, as fraudsters prey on people seeking connection.

Jo said: “This is a call to action. By working together, we can build stronger

networks to help people make meaningful connections while protecting them from harm.”

The event demonstrated how co-ordinated efforts - aligned with the objectives of integrated neighbourhood teams - can bring together charities, community groups, the NHS, local government, and patient representatives to share resources, develop shared care plans, establish local partnership hubs, deliver joint awareness campaigns, and build a seamless safety net for lonely individuals.

Minster flower festival raises more than £16k

The final amount raised at the flower festival held in Minster was an amazing profit of £16,392.

The Festival involved flower clubs from across Dorset together with a team of the Minster’s own flower arrangers, a number of individuals and Carnival Flowers which supplied a lot of the flowers and staged the beautiful arrangement around the font at the entrance.

The total could not have been achieved without the help and support of a large army of volunteers, the Minster staff, and businesses, individuals and the Wimborne BID who sponsored the event and those who have helped and

n The recent annual meeting of Wimborne Gardening Club saw more than 40 members hear the report on the years activities including the success of both the spring and summer shows, the monthly meetings and the outing to Exbury Gardens together with the current state of the accounts. Afterwards, there was a seed swap and secretary Pam Chamberlain spoke on espalier growing, the ancient horticultural practice of controlling woody plant growth for the production of fruit.

supported the fundraising events over the past year. The proceeds will go towards a proposed ramp and improved steps to make the Minster more accessible for everyone.

There was also an appeal to members for additional people to join the planning group and for a new treasurer for the club. The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 3, at 7.30pm in the St. Catharines Church Hall, Lewens Lane (Rodways Corner), opposite the Quarterjack Surgery, Wimborne when Rosemary Legrand shares her travel experiences in Japan during the beautiful spring months and blossom time. Everyone is welcome.

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Town’s awards for design and conservation

The Ringwood Society was delighted to present its annual Design and Conservation awards, sponsored by Lonsdale Wealth Management.

The awards, delivered at the society’s autumn open meeting at Greyfriars Community Centre, are the flagship event of the society calendar and are awarded annually.

The Residential Award went to Monsreed Limited and Williams Lester Architects for their New Houses at Strides Lane, above left. This scheme was seen as an exemplary

example of town centre residential development, with excellent attention to detail on the part of the client, contractors and architects.

The first of this year’s two Commercial Awards went to Colston Trustees Limited, Kennedy’s Southern Limited and Winkle-Bottom Chartered Surveyors for the Restoration of Seldown House, 33 High Street, above right.

The second Commercial Award for 2025 went to Love to B Skincare and Artful Charlie for the new signage at 14

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Change for charities fair

The Wimborne in Bloom Charities Fair is all set to take place again this year but in a change of venue.

The normal venue of the Allendale Centre is not available so the event will take place in the King Street Community Centre, Wimborne Minster, on Saturday, November 8, opening at 10.00am. More than a dozen charities and organisations have already registered to take part. Each organisation has been allocated a 6ft table

from which they can either publicise themselves or raise money for their own group. It should prove a useful opportunity to do bothespecially so as we approach the Christmas period. There is still space for others interested in taking part. For full details, email info@ wimborneinbloom.org.uk or telephone the Wimborne in Bloom press officer, Anthony Oliver on 01202 888703 Entrance will be free courtesy Wimborne in Bloom.

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A day at the farm

with Sharon Boden

Sharon is a member of staff at High Mead Farm in Longham. High Mead is a working farm run to promote the benefits of engaging with animals, soil and nature. We create purposeful roles for our co-farmers, young people and adults, to help create a sense of well-being and self-worth many have never experienced before. Due to safeguarding, the farm shop is the only area currently open to the public

Welcome back to our regular updates about life on our therapy farm; this week there’s lots to talk about. Wanda, our resident roaming chicken, has decided she likes human food a lot more than her own and as a result has found out that hanging around the Farm Shop and general food areas is very lucrative, so much so that she has started trying to fly up to retrieve halfeaten sandwiches out of hands, startling the handler into almost dropping their lunch.

Not satisfied with wandering (hence the name Wanda) around the farm she is now trying to find a place to restcurrently she is showing interest in one of our fire pits and enjoying hunkering down in the yard watching us all work. Wanda came to us as a rescue from a factory farm and we have recently been able to take on three more hens from

the same place - they will be able to live a full life roaming the farm, laying eggs and stealing sandwiches!

The animal team are planning ahead to spring and new life and we have taken loan of Tyson the ram who is looking very happy with his flock of ewes and setting in well with them. Whilst putting a colour on his chest, we had to put the tin of paint down and Skylar wasted no time in trying to see if it tasted good - despite being green it would be tasteless and totally harmless but she looked like she was wearing Hallowe’en lipstick!

We have also taken on Ewok, a pygmy billy goat who started off with big plans in showing a lot of interest in one of our larger goats, Louise. After an eventful redirection, we got him into the right field with our two pygmy goats - Buttons and Sprout and

they are very pleased with their holiday romance billy goat.

We have also taken delivery of four new saddle-back cross piglets and they are true characters.

One in particular is showing his Houdini skills by seemingly being impervious to the electric fence and enjoying running - he has started to teach his fellow piglets how to escape too!

We were allowed to choose which piglets we wanted and obviously chose the ones that had the funniest markings and even ‘eyebrows’, much to the farmer’s amusement.

The horticulture team are still harvesting some of their more hardy produce - squash and mangelwurzel to name a few - and we were delighted to discover the interior of this vegetable is very pretty.

Minster blessings for animals near and baa

An animal blessing service was held in the Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster, the service being conducted by the Revd Canon JW Roland, the Rector of Wimborne Minster.

Ruth Marshall, who is also the parish secretary, gave a short talk entitled ‘My Church And Other Animals’ and brought along two of her North Ronaldsay sheep, which is a rare breed and originate from the Orkney Islands.

The sheep are used to graze the graveyard of St Wolfrida’s Parish Church, Horton, and a collection was taken in aid of the sheepfold at that church.

A week to remember and celebrate

Another successful Planet Wimborne Green Festival has come and gone, writes Jean Morgan. From the sun-blessed Minster Green Fair on the opening Saturday to the sell-out finale with the Great British Sewing Bee’s Patrick Grant at Queen Elizabeth School, the annual green-themed week delivered again. And once again, festival organisers were grateful for the support of local businesses, Wimborne Minster Town Council and Wimborne BID. At the Festival’s official opening, silver-medal-winning Paralympian Jack Eyers spoke about the importance of clean rivers and seas to his sport of canoeing, deputy mayor Cllr Wheeler encouraged us all to take small steps to reduce our impact on the environment, Revd Andrew Rowland blessed the Festival and town crier Chris Brown focused on the impact of climate change. The Quarterjacks then led a procession from the Minster Green to the Square, with

Chris riding in a cyclepowered trishaw. As in previous years, the apple pressing and juice sampling were very popular, and there was a constant

and well supported donations of medical kit to Ukraine Relief and unwanted tech to DonateIT.

Events during the week drawing a full house were a talk on care for our local rivers, and a bird-ringing demonstration at Deans Court. With its strapline of ‘Buy

Better, Be More’, the 2025 Green Festival couldn’t have ended on a more appropriate note than Patrick Grant’s impassioned plea for us all to buy less, buy better and buy local for the benefit of both people and planet. n Planet Wimborne Green Festival 2026, October 10-17.

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Events

Concert to be a celebration of the winter

Fordingbridge Choral Society are pleased to announce details of our forthcoming Winter Celebration concert on Saturday, November 29, at 7pm, taking place in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s Church in Fordingbridge. The main work being performed is Sir Karl Jenkins’ celebrated piece Stella Natalis, first performed in 2009, and full of exhilarating music of all stylistic and spiritual backgrounds in celebration of wintertime and Christmas. Also included are shorter pieces by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Hubert Parry, and solos by superb guest soprano Amy Carson, who was a founding girl chorister at Salisbury Cathedral. As Christmas will be approaching, we are very proud to give the premier performance of a new carol by Paul Carr and commissioned by our Choral Society called Yet One Voice Sings.

We are also elighted to be accompanied by the Edwards Ensemble orchestra, with guest soprano Amy Carson, skilled trumpeter Joseph Skypala, excellent percussionists Catherine Ring and Ben Lewis, and with the talented Simon Earl on the organ. The ticket price includes a free drink in the interval. Visit fordingbridgechoral. org.uk, or call 01425 656348 for details. Colin Burt

Reading Friends Group meets at Ferndown Library November 5, 10.30am-11.30am

Horrible way to enjoy literature

The Blandford Literary Festival has announced that Martin Brown from Horrible Histories will be coming to town on Saturday, November 15, to take part in the free family event, Horrible Histories and Deadly Drawings.

If you like your history with the nasty bits left in, come and meet the mega-selling illustrator and author, as he celebrates the phenomenal series in a fun-filled event full of foul facts and live illustrations - with a touch of awful audience involvement thrown in.

From Friday 14th to Sunday

16th, Blandford will once more be the host of a literary festival that is sure to entertain and enthral with author talks, stories,

workshops, music and poetry in a packed programme taking place in venues through the town, including author visits to local schools. The creative writing competition is up and running with the theme of ‘Peace’, with three categories: Short story, poetry and cartoon strip. Tickets are available now on Eventbrite.

For details of all events, authors and the competition, visit the website. There is also a GoFundMe page.

Visit blandfordliterary festival.co.uk.

Trevor Horn: From Bowie to Buggles

Few artists have had more impact on British music than Trevor Horn. A record label boss and musician, a multimillion-selling producer, and songwriter, the winner of multiple Brits, Grammys, Ivor Novello Awards and the recipient of a CBE for his services to music; Trevor Horn has led a truly extraordinary career.

He’s been the man behind the mixing desk for an extraordinary number of artists and, with good reason, was called ‘the man who invented the 1980s’.

From the Buggles and Seal to Grace Jones and Pet Shop Boys, Lisa Stansfield and Dollar to ABC and from Yes to Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Horn became the producer who left an indelible imprint on those with whom he worked. He won Brits for Best British Producer in 1983, 1985, and 1992, while his work with Seal on Kiss From A Rose won him a Grammy Award.

His father, John, was a key influence, who was a professional musician, playing double bass in the Joe Clarke

Big Band. Inspired by his dad, Horn took up the double bass at the age of eight and by his early teens was filling in for his father, when John was running late.

Horn became obsessive about music and by the age of 14, he’d formed his first band, graduating to guitar. Horn became the most indemand producer in Britain and worked with Yes, Simple Minds, Grace Jones, Pet Shop Boys, Paul McCartney and Rod Stewart, and in 1990 he produced Seal’s debut album. Having written his wildly

entertaining memoir, Adventures In Modern Record, From ABC To ZTT, Horn is ready to go on the road - though this time, not armed with his trusty bass. He’ll be playing a handful of UK theatres this autumn, recalling some of the remarkable artists with whom he’s worked, and reflecting on a career that - as his late wife once suggested - made him the best producer in the world. n Tivoli Theatre, November 12, 7.30pm.

Info/tickets: tivoliwimborne. co.uk, tel 01202 885566.

The fabulously-talented and internationally-renowned boogie woogie piano player, Ben Waters will be bringing his band to play at Sixpenny Handley Village Hall, Common Road, on Saturday, November 8, at 8.00pm. Doors and bar open at 7.30pm.

‘Key shattering Boogie Woogie’ is how the Guardian described Ben after a concert at London’s Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.

Known for energetic performances and powerful renditions of early boogiewoogie and rock ‘n’ roll, Dorset-born Ben plays the music that he loves from his heroes including Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Amos Milburn, Little Richard, Ian Stewart and a host of others.

It is why he has devoted 35 years to touring the world, a devotion that’s not about fame, money or popularity,

Belting boogie with brilliant Ben!

the music that makes him happy - and it shows. He has been featured on TV and radio all over the world, with the album ‘Boogie for Stu’ topping the blues charts worldwide.

Ben has played sell-out shows at Sydney Opera House, the Royal Albert Hall and some of the largest festivals in the world. Tickets cost £20 (plus booking fee) from ticketsource.co.uk/6d handleyhall.

Hot food is available to preorder and will be available to buy on the night.

just about a love of music. Ben has played with some of the biggest names in the music world including Jools Holland, Shakin Stevens, Cher, the Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Imelda

May, Mick Hucknall, Johnny Depp and many more. Yet he always remains as down to Earth as ever. Whether performing in a village hall in his native Dorset or Sydney Opera House, he just loves playing

There will also be a fully stocked bar and all profits will go towards Sixpenny Handley Village Hall CIO, helping us to keep our fabulous venue up and running for the community. For information about the gig contact 6dhandleyhall@ gmail.com or via facebook. com/6DHandleyVillageHall.

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Hear the story of the Minster

There is a unique opportunity to celebrate wonderful music and hear the exclusive and fascinating story of the historic Wimborne Minster and at the same time help raise funds to support the Minster Makes Music appeal, in support of young people. Cost is £10.00 per ticket on the door, from the Minster Press in Mill Lane and at Square Records in the High Street.

Refreshments will be available in the interval, and the event is sponsored by the Minster Press.

n Saturday, November 22, at 7.30pm in Wimborne Minster.

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Double award delight for museum

The Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne is celebrating a double triumph at the Dorset Tourism Awards.

The museum was awarded Gold in the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year category, recognising its outstanding visitor experience, imaginative programming and deep connection to local heritage. In addition, the museum received Silver in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award, honouring its commitment to welcoming all visitors through thoughtful design, inclusive interpretation, accessibility and community engagement.

The museum has wheelchair access and a lift, making all its floors accessible to all visitors as well as providing free braille guides and

loaning walking aids. It also provides free sensory backpacks, pictured above, equipped with a range of equipment including fidget toys and ear defenders as well as recently opening a new sensory shed in the garden with toys, musical

instruments and special lighting.

Museum operations manager Andy Putt said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to receive these awards. “They reflect the passion and dedication of our team and volunteers who work tirelessly to make the museum a vibrant, inclusive space for everyone.

“These accolades are a testament to Wimborne’s rich cultural spirit and the power of local collaboration. They’re also a wonderful way to celebrate our fifth birthday later this month since the renovation of the museum.”

The Dorset Tourism Awards, now in its 13th year, celebrate excellence across the county’s visitor economy, with entries judged on innovation, customer service, sustainability and impact.

Auction of society art to benefit community

Broadstone Art Society will be holding its annual online auction of art for charity in November. This year proceeds will go to support Cancer Research UK.

The online auction will be held from Monday, November 17 with final bids by 6pm on Friday 21st. All artwork will be donated by artists and is open to

everyone to bid for via the society’s website.

Pictured above are Orange Roses and Reflections At Brixham that will be offered together with many other paintings, some of which were exhibited in October’s Art Fair in Broadstone. Visit the website to browse, bid and support a cause that will benefit many.

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India curries favour as Emma

The 250th anniversary of Bath’s favourite writer is celebrated in fitting style with a new stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s comedy of manners, Emma, that will play a week’s run at Lighthouse Poole from Monday to Saturday, November 10 to 15.

The beautiful, high-spirited Emma Woodhouse, played by India Shaw-Smith - who has worked across theatre, film and TV - is determined that she will never marry but loves to meddle in her friends’ and neighbours’ relationships.

When her confidante and former governess Miss Taylor weds her fiancé Mr Weston, Emma, having introduced them, takes credit for the marriage and decides that a future in matchmaking

lies ahead of her.

So begins a comic journey through the lives and loves of Emma’s friends and neighbours, embracing the burgeoning Regency social scene of Bath and Weymouth. But as the romantic web she weaves amongst her friends

becomes ever more entangled, will Emma herself get swept up in true love’s wake…?

Jane Austen’s enduring novel is filled with memorable characters - the dashing Mr Knightley, Emma’s friends Jane Fairfax and Harriet Smith, the mercenary Reverend Elton and his delightfully-pretentious wife Augusta.

This production is adapted by Ryan Craig, whose recent works include 1984, which played Lighthouse in 2024. n Monday to Saturday, November 10 to 15. 7.45pm. (2.30pm Thursday and Saturday matinees).

Tickets and information: 01202 280000. www.lighthousepoole.

New book from Verwood author

that a nation at war brings.

Since retiring, Verwood author Penny Rogers has been writing stories, and very short stories known as flash fiction.

A lot have been published both in print and online. Now in her mid-seventies, Penny has signed a publishing contract, and her novella Amelie At The Window is available from bookshops, including Gullivers in Wimborne, and online.

The story is set in France in 1914 and again in 1924. We meet Amelie, a teenage girl who survived a polio epidemic but was left unable to stand or walk.

Amelie dreams of release from the restrictions of life in her room above a hat shop that is owned by her parents. Through her eyes we meet the townsfolk struggling with problems and dilemmas as well as coping with the fundamental changes

Penny says that she wanted to bring some of the effects of war, and the daily challenges of life, down to a personal level by drawing together a range of voices and viewpoints in interlinked short stories.

Secrets are revealed and some unexpected outcomes are shared.

Penny hopes to talk about the book and the thrill of publishing later in life at events and to groups in the area.

Contact pennyrogers2018@ gmail.com.

New book from Verwood author Penny Rogers

Penny’s novella ‘Amelie at the Window’ is available from bookshops, including Gullivers in Wimborne, and online.

Penny hopes to talk about both the book and the thrill of publishing a book later in life at events and to groups in Verwood and the surrounding area.

Contact: pennyrogers2018@gmail.com

Exhibition of work inspired by the Chase

Droves & Downs is a brand new exhibition from four artists who were awarded bursaries by Dorset Visual Arts to create a body of work inspired by the Cranborne Chase National Landscape. Artists were invited to submit proposals to explore the different facets of the Chase’s ecology and heritage - meadows, river systems, and byways as well as aspects of its communities, human history and importance now as a National Landscape.

Annabel Beasley, Siân Cann, Richard Gregory and Tonia Gunstone have spent the summer researching chosen areas, delving into this precious landscape, with support from Cranborne Chase National Landscape officers and advisers.

Featuring photography, drawing, sculpture, painting and film, the results of the project will be unveiled in a group exhibition at Shaftesbury Arts Centre from November 5 to 18, 10am4pm, with free admission.

Shaftesbury Emporium

Friday 14th, Saturday 15th & Sat 22nd November, 9am-4.30pm. Town Hall, Shaftesbury. Lots of wonderful locally crafted & consumable items for sale. Free sntry, Supporting DSAA & Weldmar Hospice

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Seasonal Lifestyle & Homewares

Workshops | Vintage | Textiles

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For more details or to buy tickets, please visit: www.thedorsetbrocante.co.uk

Winter fair is favourite

Join us at the Winter Brocante on Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15, in the beautiful setting of the Larmer Tree Gardens near Salisbury. A favourite winter fair - long anticipated for Christmas shopping and seasonal gifts and homewares - this year the fair will host 40 exhibitors offering a considered range of sustainable seasonal gifts and decorations, homewares, interiors, textiles, art, decorative antiques, furniture, French Brocante and flowers. Each day there will be seasonal workshops taking place, which include Christmas decorations, Wreaths and Hand Embroidery. Enjoy fresh coffee and light refreshments in the beautiful gardens after shopping. The fair will be held over two days: On Friday from 10am-

4pm and from 10am-3pm on the Saturday; tickets are £7:50. There is plenty of free parking on site, accessible facilities and the gardens to explore. Please note that assistance dogs only are allowed into the event and gardens. To book workshops or buy advance tickets, visit thedorsetbrocante.co.uk. We look forward to welcoming you. ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

Looking to be a labour of Labrador love

Hello, my name is Bruno and I am a handsome one-year-old Labrador.

I am a young, energetic and playful dog and am friendly with people.

I can be playful with other dogs but sometimes shy to start and am not used to socialising very much.

I am quite strong on the lead. I would love a home where I will receive further training as my boundaries are a little loose when I’m having fun.

I have not had a great deal of input in my short life but I am a quick learner and do enjoy treats, so it should be easy to continue my training.

I would like a home where I can get plenty of activity and stimulation and most importantly, cuddles!

If you are able to offer Bruno or any of his lovely friends a forever home or a foster home please contact our office on 01202 875000, e-mail: admin@ waggytails.org.uk or visit our website www.waggytails.org.uk.

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Full details will be on our website prior to the event.

Waggy Tails Rescue are receiving more requests to adopt our lovely dogs outside our usual area of East Dorset and West Hampshire. In order to do this, we urgently need volunteer home visitors who can carry out the appropriate home checks and follow-up visits, especially within the Christchurch, Southbourne and Boscombe areas.

note in your diary and come to support us:

November 8: Christmas Fair, Wimborne Community Centre, King Street, Wimborne

November 15: Waggy Tails Xmas Fair, Kinson Community Centre, Bournemouth

November 29: Christmas Fair, Poole Grammar School

Applicants need to be experienced with dogs, sensible, trustworthy, observant and able to work as part of a team. Training and support will be given. Waggy Tails Rescue is a registered charity based in Dorset, we rescue and rehome dogs that have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a new home.

We also find homes for other small furries that may be in our care.

For more information, call 01202 875000 or visit waggytails.org.uk.

Animal rescue charity opens new shop

Margaret Green Animal Rescue has secured a brand-new charity shop in Boscombe - the charity’s eighth shop.

The new store is located inside the Sovereign Shopping Centre and is full of items, including clothing, bric-a-brac, books, electrical items and even furniture.

To celebrate the venture, the charity is hosting a grand opening today, Friday, October 31, officially opening at 10am. Face painting will be available inside the shop from 10am12pm.

For a suggested donation of £3 per go, this is the perfect opportunity to get ready for your trick or treating plans, and support rescue animals in need. Nigel Mason, CEO, said: “We’re delighted to have expanded our network of charity shops across the county and to now have a presence in Boscombe. “Our shops play a vital role in raising funds for the charity and helping us to support more

animals and people across the region. “It’s a large store in an excellent location, and we hope this will provide a great charity shopping experience for the local community.”

The new shop is open from 9am-5pm, Monday to Saturday. Margaret Green Animal Rescue rescues and rehomes hundreds of animals every year, and animal welfare is at the very heart of everything it does. Every animal deserves to live their life free from distress and pain and enjoy physical and psychological stimulation. For further details, visit: mgar.

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Notice is given that Richard Glyn has applied to Dorset Council for a new premises licence in respect of Unit A2 and yard space for the provision of alcohol generally between the hours of Monday to Thursday 12 Noon to 21:00, Friday and Saturday 12 Noon to 23:00 and Sunday 12 Noon to 20:00 Any interested party or responsible authority may make representations by e-mailing: licensing@dorsetcouncil. gov.uk or writing to, Licensing, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ within 28 days from the date of this notice. The licensing register and details of this application may be inspected by contacting the licensing Section during normal office hours via email or phone on 01305 838028.

It is an offence under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application, the maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited. 23 October 2025

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Playwright opens for society Sport

Damerham really is a superb fishery. Quiet, peaceful, huge... and stocked with the best trout the area has to offer. It’s the home of the Damerham Blue Trout, a must for every angler’s bucket list!

So it was off to Hampshire the Poole and Wimborne Fly Fishers went, eagerly awaiting the challenge ahead.. and what a challenge it was.

The action started well but as is often the case, the wily trout soon agreed that it was not a good day to feed. Consequently many anglers found it difficult to attract the fish. But we anglers are built of stern stuff and we stuck to the job in hand.

The winning angler was Jack Turner, a new member, who showed us old hands how it should be done.

Jack’s 11lb 6oz bag included the large brown trout pictured.

Great start to the new season. Bring it on! Gordon Wray

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James Graham-Brown opened the 23rd season of Dorset Cricket Society with an entertaining afternoon.

James attended Sevenoaks School and excelled at cricket, joining Kent’s ground staff where Les Ames, former England cricketer and Kent club secretary/manager encouraged him to continue his education whilst playing for Kent’s second 11.

James made his senior debut for Kent in 1974, playing in the winning team in the 1975 Gillette Cup final. He couldn’t drive in those early Kent days and was driven to Kent games by Colin Cowdrey who drove a Daimler, MCC 307!

After six years he moved on to Derbyshire but soon changed career, becoming a teacher at Bournemouth School for Boys.

He then moved to head-teacherships at Truro and Bath, continuing to play Minor Counties cricket.

Whilst a headmaster James started to write plays using the nom de plume of Dougie Blaxland to give him some anonymity from his pupils!

Many of his plays had a sporting background and a hidden meaning.

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He has written more than 30 plays which have been performed across the UK. The Professional Cricketer’s Association approached him to write two plays to help the mental health of cricketers who had retired or given up the game because of injury.

They were about former England cricketers Colin Milburn, ‘When The Eye Has Gone,’ and Chris Lewis, ‘The Long Walk Back.’

The play for Milburn was performed at all 18 county cricket grounds before going on tour, with the play for Lewis first performed at HM Portland Prison.

Lewis attended all the plays on tour and took part in Q & A’s after each.

Another notable play was ‘Getting the Third Degree’ about Laurie Cunningham, with racism as the subject.

The Big Issue requested a play about homelessness entitled ‘Unknown’, and ‘Hands Up For Jonny Wilkinson’s Right Foot,’ was about a 1900s Cornish rugby player who suffered social and racial prejudice.

A long Q and A rounded off a wonderful afternoon’s entertainment. Paul Pearson

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The worst possible day to move house?

Whether it’s triskaidekaphobia (fear of the number 13) or paraskevidekatriaphobia (fear of Friday the 13th), it’s certainly true that less people choose to move home on Friday the 13th. But is it really the unluckiest day of the year?

Armishaws Removals have searched ancient texts, spoken to oracles and danced under a full moon to determine the unluckiest dates for anyone thinking of moving home.

April 4th

In Chinese, the word for the number four (sì) sounds remarkably like the word for death, so the 4th of April is their Friday the 13th.

April 14th

Terrible tornadoes, sandstorms, hailstorms, the assassination of Abraham

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Lincoln and the sinking of the Titanic all occurred on this day.

April 19th

Westlife released their first single, Sweat It Again, a truly dark day in pop music history.

April 24th

1971, the play Frank Merriwell opened and closed on Broadway on the same day, the date is now considered unlucky in

theatrical circles. It’s also the date the Trojan Horse entered the city of Troy.

June 28th

On this day in 1914, Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria, was assassinated sparking the First World War. Golfer Lee Trevino was struck by lightning at a tournament in Illinois in 1975, and in 1925 Arnold Dolmertsch moved to Surrey, where he popularised the teaching of the wooden recorders in schools, creating ear-splitting torture for millions of parents.

August 6th

The world’s oldest tree, known as Prometheus, was cut down by a graduate student studying climate change in 1964. The tree, located in Great Basin National Park, was estimated to be nearly 5,000 years old.

August 8th

In India the number 8 represents the Shani, the Hindu god of misfortune, making the 8th of the 8th a date shunned by many.

August 15th

Over in Japan, the 15th of August marks the anniversary of the death of Buddha in 483BCE, making it very bad luck for couples to marry on this day. It was also on this date in 1040 that King Duncan of Scotland died in a battle against his cousin and rival, Macbeth.

October 31st

All Hallows Eve (‘Hallowe’en’) carries all kinds of dread and fear... Unless you happen to sell sweets or fancy dress costumes.

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