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Cover: Beech avenue, Wimborne

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Popular Pat dances her way to 101 Man hit with hammer at supermarket

The Poole community united to help a special Hamworthy care home resident mark her 101st birthday in style.

Pat, who lives at Dorset House care home, on Coles Avenue, was treated to a day of pampering and entertainment to create a special day to remember by a range of businesses who donated their services.

After the Dorset House care home team shared details of Pat’s upcoming 101 birthday celebration on the Poole Community Group Facebook page, local businesses and residents came forward wanting to help make the occasion extra special.

Known for being a rather glamourous lady, her day started with make-up, which was applied by Davinia Fermi of DFMA, before she enjoyed entertainment from local singer Abbie May, a bouquet from Bloom And Bramble florist, cupcakes from the Scrum and Crumb, and a beautiful birthday cake from

This was all in addition to the garden party that the care home team had already arranged, complete with afternoon tea, balloons and decorations, for Pat to celebrate with her fellow residents.

Pat said: “The whole day was a very nice surprise for me.

“I’m just lucky to turn 101.

“I’ve always loved make-up and used to be inspired by the beautiful film stars of the day, such as Joan Fontaine, Greta

“I used to do a lot of dancing including ballet, tap and ballroom dancing.

“Now, I just keep swinging my legs to music and I just can’t stop.

Pat added: “I’m so happy living at Dorset House.

“The staff are so nice to me, and we can have a good conversation.

“The food has always been good; I particularly like the cottage pie!”

A 57-year-old woman has been arrested after a man was hit in the head with a hammer outside a Poole supermarket.

Police were called at 6.35pm on Saturday, July 4, to the Co-op store in Northmead Drive.

A police spokesman said: “It was reported that the victim had returned home and the suspect had left the scene.

“A description of the suspect was taken from the informant and an ambulance was requested.”

They added that the victim was later taken to hospital for treatment to lacerations to his head, though his condition is not described as serious or lifethreatening.

Later, a 57-year-old woman from Poole was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. She has been released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue.

local baker Jo Heckels.

Garbo, Olivia de Havilland and Shirley Temple.

Supportive town an even safer place

Wimborne Minster Town Council has launched its Safe Places scheme, building on the strong community spirit in the town.

The scheme identifies locations in Wimborne Minster through the Safe Places window sticker and the free Safe Places app, offering an initial point of contact for people in need of support when out and about. Whether feeling anxious, lost, confused or overwhelmed, anyone in need of support regardless of age, demographic or support needs, can now find a Safe Place providing a friendly, calm location.

Whether someone simply needs a few moments to regain their confidence, help contacting a family member or friend, or assistance in reaching the emergency services if required, Safe Places are there to provide reassurance and support.

To find out more about joining the scheme, email projects@ wimborne.gov.uk.

Rare football boots up for cup

Margaret Green Animal Rescue is giving football fans and collectors the chance to own an incredibly rare piece of sporting memorabilia, while helping to transform the lives of vulnerable animals.

To celebrate the World Cup, the charity has launched an exclusive auction for a pair of Lenovo ‘World Cup Legends’ custom hand-painted Adidas football boots, created by renowned artist Melonkicks (Martín Redondo González) and inspired by football legend, Lionel Messi. These are a genuine, one-of-akind pair of boots. Produced as part of Lenovo’s exclusive ‘World Cup Legends’ campaign, they are the only pair featuring this footballer. In total, just 16 unique pairs were created worldwide, each celebrating a different football icon.

The online auction will run until the start of the World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19, with all proceeds helping Margaret Green Animal Rescue continue its vital work caring for animals in need across Dorset and Devon. The charity rescues, rehabilitates

and rehomes animals that have become homeless through changes in their owners’ circumstances, as well as those who have experienced neglect, mistreatment or abandonment. Donations raised through the auction will help provide essential veterinary treatment, food, shelter and specialist care while animals wait to find their loving new homes.

Joanna Tiffin, chief executive, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for football fans

to own a truly unique piece of memorabilia, while supporting rescue animals in need. Every bid will help provide the vital care and love that our rescue animals deserve, as they begin their journey towards a brighter future. We hope football supporters and collectors alike will get behind this exciting auction and help us raise as much as possible.”

To find out more and place a bid, visit: galabid.com/mgarworldcup2026.

New police chief for county

Dorset Police has a new chief constable who will take the helm later this summer.

Rachel Farrell, right, currently deputy chief constable, has been appointed to succeed Chief Constable Amanda Pearson, who will retire later this summer.

The move was announced by Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick, who said: “I am delighted that Rachel Farrell has been confirmed as the new chief constable of Dorset Police.

“Throughout her policing career, she has demonstrated the professionalism, integrity and determination needed to lead Dorset Police into the future.

“Having served Dorset for many years, Rachel understands our communities, the challenges facing modern policing and the importance of maintaining the highest standards while continuing to deliver an excellent service to the public.”

Ms Farrell said: “I’m delighted and honoured to lead Dorset Police, having served

communities in Dorset and Hampshire for over 30 years.

“I care deeply about public service and, throughout my time, I’ve never lost sight of what matters: keeping people safe, protecting the vulnerable, bringing offenders to justice and earning the trust and confidence of communities.

“I’m committed to Dorset remaining one of the safest counties in the country, to Dorset Police continuing to improve and strengthen, and that my officers, staff and volunteers have the support they need to thrive and give the best possible service.”

A summer evening in jolly good company

Dorset-based charity In Jolly Good Company is inviting people to experience the quiet power of a summer evening at its Kingston Lacy allotment garden.

In Jolly Good Company is a dementia-friendly charity offering uplifting ‘Jolly Days’ across Dorset, bringing friendship, fun activities, entertainment and refreshments to hundreds of older people. One of its most treasured gatherings takes place at Kingston Lacy Allotments Growing Spaces, where guests garden, grow vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers, harvest produce to take home, and enjoy tea, cake, companionship and laughter.

To raise awareness of the charity and welcome more people, In Jolly Good Company will be holding Summer Evenings in the Garden on Fridays, July 17 and September 18, from 5pm to 7pm. This is a fundraiser with donations welcomed.

There will be drinks and light refreshments available.

The July evening will also feature uplifting live music from the acclaimed London-based folk band Lydia Laughing, pictured, promising an enchanting evening of beautiful harmonies, gentle atmosphere and community spirit.

To book a place, call Sarah on 07884 333117, email sarah@ injollygoodcompany.com or visit injollygoodcompany.com.

Group thanks stalwart Derek

Two Bridges volunteers transport people to medical appointments from the Fordingbridge area.

During the recent Frogham Fair, Two Bridges celebrated the longest-serving member of its team, Derek Ayling.

As a complete surprise, Derek was presented with a card and box of wine to thank him for his contribution to the success of the local organisation.

Derek has been a volunteer with Two Bridges for 15 years, and has taken many roles in his time with the organisation: He has

been a driver, a co-ordinator, PR officer, chairman, vice-chairman and a committee member. He has recently stepped down from being a co-ordinator, but continues to serve as vice chairman on the committee.

Derek said: “Two Bridges provides a valuable service to the community, and it is hugely satisfying ensuring that clients can have a reliable, friendly service to help them get to their medical appointments. I enjoy being part of this team and will continue to help any way I can!”

Wildlife theme for orchestra’s church concert

Dances With Wolves, the Waltzing Cat, Hippopotamus Song and many other wildlifethemed pieces will feature at the Wimborne Orchestra’s Summer Concert at St Nicholas Church, Corfe Mullen, on Monday, July 20, at 7.30pm.

Admission is free but there will be a retiring collection in aid of Dorset Wildlife Trust.

The Wimborne Orchestra is a friendly community orchestra of more than 60 members. New members are always welcome and the orchestra is particularly keen to hear from string players, especially cellists, who would like to join us.

The orchestra meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.00pm at the church and there is adequate free parking. For further information, please contact John Turner by email at johnt5373@gmail.com, telephone 01258 455403 or 01202 775931, or visit www. thewimborneorchestra.org.uk.

Geoff Hodgson

On trail of new drinking fountain

A new accessible water fountain has been installed at the Cook Row toilets in Wimborne. You can now refill your water bottles from the tap with fresh drinking water, above left.

Jeff Hart, Mayor of Wimborne Minster said: “It’s great to see the installation of this free water point and we hope, particularly during hot weather, it will be used by both locals and visitors to the town to help them keep hydrated. We know climate change is bringing much hotter weather and how dangerous this can be, particularly for young and elderly people. So, having access to drinking water can

really make a difference for people’s health and wellbeing.”

Wimborne War on Waste trustee Linda Bunting said: “We’ve long wanted to see a water point in the town centre and this will really help to reduce single-use plastic waste.”

Wimborne Minster Town Council is working with Planet Wimborne, Wimborne BID and the Town of Culture, to commission an artist to paint a mural on the wall to highlight the water fountain.

n And Wimborne Minster’s trail for June, the Tree Trail, above right, is the sixth in the project to provide a trail a month in

2026 linked to the Town of Culture.

Planet Wimborne, the BID and the town council have worked together to provide a Music Trail, a Pre-Loved Trail, a Historic Green Plaque Trail, a relaunched Bee Trail and a trail linked to the Literary Festival. All except the event-specific last one will live on after the Town of Culture as a legacy, and there are more in the pipeline to enjoy through the year.

You can follow all the trails, including the Tree Trail, using postcards available from the Museum of East Dorset shop or online at tinyurl.com/PWtrails.

70% of adults in the UK have no Will

The UK is suffering from “wills apathy”, with more than 30 million adults failing to make provisions for when they die.

Dying intestate (without a Will) means the government will decide who gets what from your estate. Not having a Will could also result in Inheritance Tax being due before the estate is released. Grieving families may be forced to take out loans in order to release the assets.

But drawing up a Will doesn’t have to be a daunting or expensive process, a single Will costs £225 and a double Will is £375.

So what should I consider when making my Will?

Executors – the person(s) who will carry out your wishes and apply for Probate. You must trust them implicitly.

Guardians – the person(s) who you trust to bring up your children should the worst happen to both parents.

Gifts – Often sentimental items that you want specific people to have.

Age of Inheritance – legally you can inherit at 18, is this too young? Maybe 21 or 25 would be better.

Funeral Requests – Buried, cremated, ashes scattered at sea etc.

History festival fans defy heat

Despite record-breaking temperatures, history fans defied the heat in their thousands to attend the Chalke History Festival. With more than 200 speakers and 600 living historians and history interpreters, visitors were spoilt for choice as sold-out audiences listened to household names such as Alexander Armstrong, Mary Beard, Antony Beevor, Al Murray, Harriet Walter

and Anthony Scaramucci. Sunshades and ice-creams were the order of the day, but the history fans adopted a ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ attitude as thermometers rose and the crowds poured in.

Across the seven days, numbers were in line with the record 25,000 attendees of 2025.

Next year’s festival will run from June 21 to 27, 2027.

Alex Hippisley-Cox Chalke History Festival

Thanks for the new members!

Verwood Bowls Club are very grateful for the publicity the New Stour & Avon magazine gave us earlier this year for our Open Days.

As a direct result we have 24 new members who are all learning the fun and skills of bowls.

We have a smart casual dress

code for roll-ups and wear club shirts for competitions and league play should you choose to take part.

Our weekly Monday whist drive continues throughout the year - all club details are on our website.

Angela Daymond Publicity officer

The dirty business of water

Watching Dirty Business and finding out the only way to have truly safe water is to invest in expensive reverse osmosis is shocking. Our water should be drinkable. In addition we are doing significant damage to our ecosystems and seeing decline in wildlife as a result.

If we lose our wildlife we lose our ecosystem. This cannot be allowed to continue.

We are at times unable to use beaches or surrounding businesses due to concerns of sewage dumping. Unable to live freely, dip toes in rivers, etc, due to concerns about sewage.

We are guardians of this planet and should be protecting all.

If we fail to look after our water we will lose valuable bird life that eats the insects destroying our crops in the summer. We will lose fish stocks needed to feed the country and beyond. And so much more.

harsher commitment to not accept dumping of sewage. We must make them handle their own water treatment and sewage treatment, not force it on nature and everyone else. We pay to have safe water and we expect there to be no impact on the nature around us.

The system is not working as it should. There is over-reliance on dumping into nature and a comfortable acceptance that water contains microplastics and more, which are all linked to illness and disease.

The water companies need to clean up their act. We need new laws to govern them and we need more enforcement when they break these laws.

It is not enough to fine water companies for dumping sewage into rivers.

They need to no longer be able to dump in the first place.

We must make water companies clean up their act and adopt a

Lucy Davis Wimborne

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Sticky pork belly with Vietnamese-style salad & smashed peanuts

As our trip to Vietnam was cancelled, we decided to give ourselves a taste of what we had missed by making this slow cooker Vietnamese recipe.

The preparation was easy and I love the fact that you can just put it in the slow cooker and walk away, until you are ready to eat. I am not sure if they have slow cookers in Vietnam, I think they cook on fires and just leave meat to simmer gently for a few hours. I know that the markets and street food stalls always smell delicious when you walk by. Many people say that you shouldn’t eat street food, but given that it’s cooked fresh and for a long time, and right in front of you, we have never had a problem. It’s certainly better than some restaurants when you can’t see how things are prepared and cooked.

It makes us feel that we’re not really tourists but eating like locals.

Ingredients: Serves 6

600g pork belly

6 tbsp hoisin sauce

3 tbsp clear honey

3 tbsp rice vinegar

3 tbsp soy sauce

4 tbsp tomato ketchup

2.5cm piece ginger peeled and finely chopped

Coconut rice to serve (see see tip, below)

For the salad

¼ cucumber cut into ribbons using a vegetable peeler

6 radishes sliced

75g sugar snap pea halved horizontally

2 spring onions thinly sliced

1 tbsp salted peanut toasted and lightly smashed in a pestle and mortar

For the dressing

1 small red chilli finely chopped

½ garlic clove grated juice ½ lime

1 ½ tsp light brown sugar

1 tbsp rice vinegar

Method

Heat the slow cooker to High and add all of the sauce ingredients with 50ml/2fl oz water, then stir well.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and seal the pork on both sides. Add to the slow cooker pot and turn the rashers in the sauce to coat them. Turn the dial to Low and cook for 3 hours until tender.

Meanwhile, prepare the salad: Toss all the ingredients, except the peanuts, together in a bowl.

To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients and set aside.

2 tbsp mint leaves, large leaves torn

2 tbsp Thai basil large leaves torn (use coriander if you can’t find this)

When the pork is ready, tip the sauce from the cooker into a small pan. Bring the sauce to the boil and let it bubble until thick and syrupy. Toss the dressing through the salad and divide it between two plates, then top with the smashed peanuts. Arrange the pork alongside the salad, then drizzle over the sauce. Serve with coconut rice if you like.

Food festival is big cheese

Renoufs, the awardwinning cheese and wine bar loved across Dorset and Hampshire, will be joining this year’s Wimborne Food Festival on September 19, with a live food talk and demonstration led by front of house manager, Sali Pike, pictured, and supervisor Ellie Snook, from the Renoufs Wimborne team.

celebrations and sharingstyle feasts.

‘How to Create the Perfect Cheese and Charcuterie Sharing Board’ will take place in the festival’s Food Theatre Marquee at Willow Walk near Waitrose, offering festival-goers an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at how Renoufs crafts its beautifully-balanced grazing boards.

Known for its warm hospitality, exceptional cheeses and curated wine flights, Renoufs has become a go-to destination for relaxed dining, pre-theatre evenings,

With more than 190 cheeses in rotation across the business, the team will explain how they refine this vast selection down to a choice of around 20 cheeses each week for their Wimborne menu, ensuring every board is perfectly paired with meats and wines. Wimborne Food Festival, now in its third year and organised by Wimborne BID with support from Dacombes of Wimborne, brings together local producers, chefs, restaurants and retailers for a full day of tastings, demos and delicious discoveries around the town.

Spend a great day monkeying around

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Wimborne open gardens day raises £5,000

Nineteen gardens were opened in and around Wimborne to raise money for Wimborne in Bloom.

Although the attendance was a little lower than last year, more

than 370 people paid £10.00 a head to visit the different gardens. Refreshments were available at some of the gardens and there were also plant sales.

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The money raised will go towards the planting around the town and watering.

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Star lot on the table

A large Edwardian silver table centrepiece is one of the star lots in the Charterhouse twoday specialist auction of silver, jewellery and watches in their Sherborne salerooms on July 22 and 23.

Richard Bromell of Charterhouse said: “It’s certainly an impressive piece which has survived more than 120 years in great condition. “I suspect this is down to having avoided the attention of an overenthusiastic cleaner

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who could have worn much of the detail away with regular cleaning.”

The table centrepiece has an oval cut glass bowl above the silver base applied two dancing figures on an oval base embossed ribbon ties, scrolling foliage and floral swags. Made by renowned Sheffield based silversmiths Walker & Hall in 1903 it weighs a whopping 2.5kg, measures 35cm high and is estimated to sell for £2,500-£3,500.

n Richard and the team can be contacted for specialist advice and valuations at the Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, 01935 812277 or via rb@ charterhouse-auction.com.

Aretired powerboat racer living in a Bournemouth care home was reunited with his beloved boat and former racers to fulfil his special wish.

Kim, who lives in Castle Dene care home on Throop Road in Bournemouth, which is operated by not-for-profit charity Care South, spoke to the team about his former life on the waves which saw him take part in many offshore powerboat racing championships before retiring from competition in 1989. In response, the Castle Dene team arranged for Kim to attend Round 2 of the UK Offshore Powerboat Racing’s ‘Poole Bay 100’ event, where he sat in on the driver’s briefing and met the operations team.

Kim also looked around a range of boats including the 31ft wooden Unipart catamaran that he raced for many years, which was berthed in the ‘wet pit area’ at Poole Quay Boat Haven, as teams prepared to head out to the Muster area. Afterwards Kim, his family and the Castle Dene team then travelled to Bournemouth Pier to watch the race take place.

Kim said: “It was the best day ever. I made so many happy new memories with my

family.”

The special visit was arranged as part of Care South’s ‘Make a Wish’ initiative, which encourages residents to share hobbies and passions they once enjoyed but are now unable to pursue without the home’s support. The care home team then works to bring the special wishes to life.

Laura Reilly, Home Manager at Castle Dene said: “Kim had an incredible day thanks to the UKOPRA team who welcomed him back as an honorary member for the morning. He was in his element getting a closer look at the Unipart boat he used to race in, while catching up with the Unipart team about how it has performed since his retirement. At Care South, we love helping residents reconnect with the passions, hobbies and interests that mean the most to them, so it was wonderful to see Kim enjoy a front-row seat for such a special experience.”

Castle Dene care home provides residential, respite, and dementia care. Residents enjoy a daily programme of events organised by the dedicated activities team to enable residents to socialise and build friendships.

Castle Dene resident Kim pictured with family and the care home team by the Unipart boat he raced in.

Kim attended Round 2 of the UK Offshore Powerboat Racing’s ‘Poole Bay 100’ event

Castle Dene resident Kim pictured in his racing days in the Unipart boat team.

Farming & Environment

High Mead Farm is an extraordinary place. Its ethos: Diversity, individuality, cooperation, playfulness, creativity and, above all, acceptance. Alpacas sprawl on the lawns untroubled. Newts thrive in the wild garden. The newborn pygmy goats dance a mazurka on the feet of co-farmers.

From somewhere, the sound of scrap being dismantled and reused. The ferrets are going for a walk. Fresh dill is being gathered in the polytunnel. The smell of Dorset apple cake diffuses from the kitchen. Chickens have got into the craft room again. From the music room, the Belle of Belfast City on fiddle, percussion and accordion with a bit of Irish dancing and much joy.

High Mead Farm. Much joy. I am a recent volunteer at High Mead Farm. Apart from a bit of weeding, I do sessions on music and art.

There is no need for a lesson plan. Order emerges from playful chaos. A co-farmer plays Ode To Joy on the piano using an idiosyncratic notation system of numbered chords and lettered notes drawn on the keys.

A day at the farm with Jason Hepple of

High Mead Farm (pictured by William)

Last year he was new to music. We work on the Syke Boat Song in preparation for his summer trip to the Highlands. They are going to love it. Yes, they will have pianos.

We gather around the keyboard to give full throttle to a heartfelt vocal rendition of Amazing Grace. I once was lost but now am found. High Mead Farm. In art we are working towards the Self-portrait Exhibition to be viewed by a famous portrait artist. No, it doesn’t matter if it’s not like the photo on your phone, it’s about how you choose to represent yourself. Go with the flow. Everyone has their own way of drawing; turn off that critical voice from school art lessons. Freedom. A mysterious hooded

face gazes out almost unseen from dense green shading. A pair of eyes dart across a frenzied splash of a blurred body in movement.

If you want dreadlocks have dreadlocks. A neat, elderly lady smiles self-consciously from the paper. A volunteer comes back in armed with an eraser; to have another go at her mouth. That’s better. At least it looks like me now. It’s great. No worries. High Mead Farm. No worries. Perhaps everyone needs a High Mead Farm to go to. Time passes and all hands are keeping HMS HMF on the water and it’s full steam ahead. And tomorrow? Well, that’s another day on the Farm.

Self-portraits, from top, William, Christine, Matthew.

The benefits of using NSAIDs in livestock

Part II

In adult cattle, the use of pain relief has increased hugely within our clients at Friars Moor Livestock Health.

It is no longer reserved just for severe cases such as toxic mastitis or a bad calving. Some of this uptake has been around treatment and prevention of lameness. There is some great work by Thomas (2015), showing that the combination of treating a lame cow with trimming, a block, and NSAIDs is significantly more effective than trimming alone.

Thomas’s 2016 paper illustrated the importance of providing this treatment promptly, as the effects were not significant in the chronically lame cow, albeit these cows should be provided with pain relief on welfare grounds.

Work illustrating how mobility improves through the use of pain relief is also really fascinating.

A 10% improvement in 1st lactation heifer mobility was found if heifers were treated at the point of calving with ketoprofen for three days and at every lameness event thereafter (Wilson, 2022).

Again, this work challenges our perceptions of pain and inflammation and makes us

think more broadly about how we should use pain relief within our ruminants. The increasing use of technology means that we are now capable of detecting painful

we determine what is wrong with the animal and whether further therapies are required. It will be really interesting to see how supportive therapies evolve over the next few years and the benefit this provides to our livestock.

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“I feel very secure and thoroughly and utterly spoilt.”

Mary, care home resident

At Care UK’s Ferndown Manor in Ferndown, every resident is supported to live their life the way they choose. Our experienced team takes pride in offering quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care.

Mary, a Care UK care home resident, shares how the home’s quality care has made her feel cared for and secure after a life-changing fall shook her confidence.

‘They’re trained to a very high level’ Mary moved into a Care UK care home after experiencing a life-changing fall. She recalls being met with tender care and concern. “I feel safe with the care team and other colleagues. I trust them implicitly,” she says. “They set very high standards of honesty, and I also feel that they’re trained to a very high level.”

Care UK’s approach to quality care is marked by some of the highest quality ratings of the UK’s larger care providers, and its status as the most awarded care home group. In Mary’s experience, high-quality care has been the standard from day one. “It’s wonderful having a team around me to know that if I’m in trouble they will come.” But beyond this, a warm, family feeling is what makes it feel like home.

“The team become friends, which is wonderful because you leave your home, and life is totally different,” Mary says. “They’re all so friendly and caring.”

‘A wonderful, safe feeling’

At 88, Mary lives with COPD and has difficulty walking, but she manages well because of the dedicated team’s round-the-clock support. “It’s a wonderful, safe feeling. At home, there wouldn’t be anyone around because I was alone. Here, I get a wonderful feeling of security.”

Mary’s family feel she is in good hands too. Her two children who live abroad

don’t have to worry about her living alone anymore, and her daughter who lives nearby is also kept up-to-date and enjoys popping into the home frequently. “Everybody is incredibly happy that I’m here.”

Trust us to care

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Politics

Technology should serve us not manipulate us

Few Government proposals this year have generated as much debate as a social media ban for under-16s. Parents regularly raise it in my inbox and, when I visit schools across Mid-Dorset and North Poole, young people have plenty to say about it too. Unsurprisingly, most parents support tighter restrictions. What has been more interesting is hearing from older teenagers, many of whom reflect on the negative impact social media had on their younger selves. They recognise the problems caused by endless scrolling, addictive design and algorithms that promote harmful content. But they also worry about losing access to a space where they communicate with friends, explore their interests and access the news in a digestible way. That deserves to be taken seriously. It is easy for adults to look back on our own childhoods and suggest young people simply spend more time outdoors or talking to friends face-to-face. Yet the world has changed. Many teenagers travel long distances to

school and increasingly rely on online spaces to stay connected. This problem is no longer confined to children. Increasingly, adults describe feeling unable to switch off from their phones. Many of us spend less time reading or concentrating than we once did. Social media platforms that began as ways to connect with friends have evolved into environments where misinformation, AI-generated content and outrage compete for our attention.

The Online Safety Act is improving the speed with which some harmful material is removed, and school smartphone restrictions will give children a break from the online world. But there are genuine questions about whether a blanket ban will work in practice. Sites like Instagram and Snapchat already operate minimum age limits, yet many younger children still access them. VPNs may make enforcement even more difficult. That is why Liberal Democrats have argued for a different approach. We have called for

Liberal Democrat

Mid-Dorset

& North Poole

VIKKI

SLADE MP

social media platforms to adopt age classifications, like those used for films and video games. This would place greater responsibility on technology companies rather than children and parents. At the same time, we must be careful not to cut vulnerable young people off from valuable sources of information, support and community. Many children out of school access education through online platforms, and not all have the home environment to

access the mental health or other support that they need.

For my part, I have already raised concerns about Ofcom’s ability to enforce its existing responsibilities. Whether it is broadband, scam calls, postal services or safety, regulators must stand up for consumers. That is why I have secured a Parliamentary debate on how Ofcom can improve its performance and public protection. The reality is that this debate is about much more than children. The harmful effects of social media are now seeping into every part of society. Technology should serve us, not manipulate us. People should be able to choose what they see online, rather than having content selected to maximise engagement and advertising revenue. This legislation may not be perfect but the status quo is no longer tenable and Parliament is right to act. We cannot sit by while so much of our lives is shaped by algorithms that benefit billionaires and bots, rather than those they are supposed to serve.

Labour’s two-year anniversary is here!

Two years have passed since I stood beside my fellow MP candidates for the results of the Mid-Dorset and North Poole constituency, in the 2024 general election. I attended the count in Blandford with my agent, Corinna Smart, family and members; not my first count by a long shot, but my first as a Prospective Parliamentary Candidate - and what a night it was!

I was not expecting to, but was awarded an opportunity to deliver a speech following a lull in proceedings - and I took it; providing me an opportunity to congratulate the winner, Vikki Slade, and the remaining candidates, as well as thank the voters, all my supporters, family, friends, the people involved in making the election happen at Dorset Council, the venue staff and the security and Dorset Police that kept us all safe.

Though I was not awarded the privilege to be our MP for Mid-Dorset and North Poole, I was the only candidate that night who was able to celebrate their party winning the election in their speech and I made the most of that opportunity!

nA key former Downing Street official has recently told the media that they felt the Labour Party were not sufficiently prepared for the realities of government and if that were the case in reality, much more has been achieved than any of them could have been expecting.

National Health Service waiting lists are at their lowest in three and a half years; with five million more appointments and prescription charges frozen, renters and workers have new protections and rights, the state pension has gone up and the triple lock, which ensures pensions

never lag behind, has been maintained.

The minimum wage has been increased, the two-child cap lifted, free breakfast clubs and term-time childcare rolled out and SureStart will return through the Better Start programme.

Markets are steady and huge

investments have been made in armed forces Veteran Hubs with millions of pounds pumped into bringing armed forces personnel houses up to the high specification standard that they deserve and have been living without for too long.

There is a lot more to do and I expect we’ll all need to do our bit (perhaps taking a few hits along the way), to make life better for everyone in the long run. This transition of power still has deadlines to adhere to, so we might have a new Prime Minister when you read thisor maybe not - let’s see! Either way, now is the time to build and capitalise on the successes of the last two years and also identify and dissect the not so-successful elements of being a new government and move forward, in collaboration, solidarity and with respect.

Dorset Labour CANDICE JOHNSON-COLE

Keir Starmer’s premiership is ending with an economic legacy of terrifying proportions. In the month of May alone, the UK borrowed £23.3billion, the highest ever for that month. Even worse was the fact that more than half that borrowing - £11.7billion - was for paying interest on our country’s burgeoning debt. It is, therefore, incredible that Starmer’s potential successor wants to spend and borrow even more while increasing taxes beyond their current record levels. Every rational economist knows that our welfare bill is unsustainable. Starmer’s government has priced people out of the labour market by increasing National Insurance on employers and preventing people working for less than the inflated minimum wage. Incentivising people to work by reducing taxation and removing regulatory barriers is essential. Existing on taxpayer-funded benefits should not be an option

for anyone who is capable of work.

n As a member of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, I recently visited Aberdeen to hear from local businesses about the importance of oil and gas to our economy. The visit followed on from the resounding Conservative Party victory in the Aberdeen South Parliamentary byelection where the Conservative candidate gained the seat winning 50% of the vote. The oil and gas industry employs more than 110,000 people and adds £25billion each year to the UK economy. In Scotland one in every 30 workers is employed in off-shore energy. The Government’s continual assault upon domestic fossil fuel production is a disgrace and I hope that the committee’s visit will add to the pressure on the Government to change course.

I have long campaigned for the repeal of the Climate Change

Act which is essential if we are to be able to reduce energy costs for households and businesses which are currently the highest in the developed world. Removing climate change levies and VAT from energy bills would be a major boost to the economy.

n Private Members’ Bills are

a means whereby Members of Parliament can contribute to future policy making by identifying their legislative priorities. This year one of my Bills is to help park home residents. At a meeting with the minister responsible, I received a green light for introducing a Bill to outlaw complicated contractual arrangements which have the effect of imposing extra costs on residents and even depriving them of their security of tenure.

n Another Bill is to require the Government to honour its commitment to provide redress for those who are the victims of Covid-19 vaccine damage. The Covid Inquiry under Baroness Hallett recommended reform of the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme but the Government has yet to respond.

Other Bills incentivise individuals to take greater responsibility for their own welfare including health and education.

Economic legacy of terrifying proportions Collaboration grows across charity sector

Mental health charity Plants And Minds has witnessed significant growth in demand for its Growing Communities networking events - demonstrating the need for dynamic partnership working across the charity sector in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. In 18 months, the free monthly events, held at Cherry Tree Nursery in Bournemouth, have seen attendance rise from an initial six to 30 delegates.

Born in 2024 as the result of a Community Mental Health Grant issued via Dorset Community Action, the events have become a vibrant hub for connection, collaboration and community support. The events bring together local organisations, community groups and individuals who are passionate about improving wellbeing and supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.

Liaison officer Maria Tidy said: “Held in a welcoming and inclusive environment, the sessions provide a space to share ideas, build partnerships and develop initiatives that make a real difference to the lives of local people.

“The growth of the network reflects a strong and shared commitment to fostering a more connected and compassionate community.

“The network inspires meaningful action, with partnerships formed leading to new projects, better collaboration, increased support services and greater awareness of mental health across the area.

“Together, we’re creating a better community for local people experiencing mental health challenges.”

With mental health breakdown recognised as a key driver of homelessness, Plants And Minds has this spring joined the Homelessness Partnership BCP - bringing awareness of its support and networking events to the partnership’s membership of around 50 local charities and services.

Keynote speakers have included Community Action Network, YMCA and Citizens Advice BCP.

Plants and Minds, which supports adults with life-impacting mental health conditions at Cherry Tree Nursery in Bournemouth and Chestnut Nursery in Poole, encourages anyone who is passionate about supporting mental health, strengthening community wellbeing and driving positive change to join future sessions and become part of the expanding Growing Communities network. For more information, contact maria@ plantsandminds.org.uk or visit plantsandminds.org.uk.

Conservative Christchurch & East Dorset

CHRIS CHOPE MP

Poole Military Tatoo salutes our services

Dorset is preparing to host one of the region’s most inspiring and memorable events as the Poole Military Tattoo - Salute to the Services arrives at Poole Stadium on Saturday, September 12.

This major community event will bring together the past, present and future of the uniformed services in a powerful display of music, pageantry, pride and remembrance. Featuring massed marching bands, pipes and drums, ceremonial displays, military vehicles and a host of family-friendly attractions, the Tattoo will honour the dedication and sacrifice of those who have served and those who continue to serve in the Armed Forces, Emergency Services, NHS, Coastguard, Cadet Forces and veteran communities.

Adding to the excitement, organisers are planning a spectacular parachute display team demonstration and a flypast from the legendary Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - both subject to weather and operational availability.

More than simply an event, the Poole Military Tattoo is a celebration of community spirit and an opportunity to support two remarkable charities. The event is proudly being held in aid of the Royal

British Legion while also supporting LewisManning Hospice Care, helping to raise awareness and vital funds for the incredible work both organisations undertake across Dorset and beyond.

Visitors can expect an unforgettable experience filled with stirring music, precision performances, community pride and moments of reflection as thousands come together to remember, celebrate and

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honour service in all its forms.

Event director Chris Wood said:

“Poole Military Tattoo is about bringing people together. It is about honouring those who have served, recognising those who serve today, and inspiring future generations. We want families, veterans, cadets and members of the public to enjoy a spectacular day while supporting two outstanding charities that make a real difference to people’s lives.”

Two performances will take place during the day, offering audiences the opportunity to experience this unique event in either a matinee or evening setting.

Organisers are encouraging early booking as demand continues to grow.

For full information and tickets visit poolemilitarytattoo.com.

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bands and ceremonial displays

• Tributes to serving personnel and veterans

• Stirring music, colour and pageantry

• Accessible facilities available on site

• Easy access parking and regular public transport Tickets: poolemilitarytattoo.com

Wimborne residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a fascinating evening with one of Britain’s most respected journalists and broadcasters, Kate Adie, on Friday, July 17, at 7.30pm at the Allendale Community Centre. The audience can look forward to a captivating and insightful event as Kate shares remarkable stories from an extraordinary career spent reporting from the heart of some of the world’s most defining moments.

From Tripoli to Tiananmen Square, Belfast to Bosnia - and countless frontlines in between

Kate Adie has become renowned for her fearless, straight-talking journalism and calm reporting under pressure.

Her distinguished career has earned her an OBE, the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship and several honorary degrees. Kate is also the author of four acclaimed books, including her autobiography The Kindness of Strangers, alongside Corsets to Camouflage, Nobody’s Child and her latest work, Into Danger.

As the long-standing presenter of the BBC’s flagship radio programme From Our Own Correspondent, Kate continues to provide thoughtful reflections and unique perspectives on global events and the realities of frontline reporting in an everchanging digital world.

Tickets are £22 in advance or £25 on the door.

Tickets can be booked online via https://www.ticketsource.com/ allendale-centre or by calling 01202 887247.

Acclaimed director returns with choir

Former King’s Singer, choral director and composer Jeremy Jackman returns to Dorset this August to lead the choir Laudemus, showcasing music for the service of Choral Evensong.

Taking its name from Latin for ‘let us praise!’ and singing in venues across the county, the group has its roots in the Wimborne Arts Festival of 1991.

The choir has returned each year since then to bring

cathedral-style Evensong to country churches across Dorset.

Operating as an annual summer course, singers come from all over the UK and some from overseas. The repertoire is wide ranging, with different music for each service on the tour.

This summer, Laudemus will visit churches in Broadstone (August 11), Lyme Regis (August 12), Trent (August 13), Blandford Forum (August

Summer of crafting fun

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s Disability Charity, is offering a range of craft workshops. You can try something different either with friends or come along, meet new people and hopefully gain a new hobby. They take place with Sunny Bunny Crafts at the Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch. Block printing

Tuesday, Sept 1, 6pm-8pm. This workshop will teach you all about the basics of printing with Indian Printing Blocks.

There’s a selection of patterns, shapes, animals, etc, to choose from so you’ll start off practising on scrap fabric and eventually make a tea towel to take home.

Sea glass art

Tuesday, Oct 13, 6pm-8pm. Create 3D artworks out of

seaglass.

This workshop will include the basics of composition and encourage you to embrace your creative spirit.

Your picture will be created to fit in a 15cm×15cm box frame, and there will be plenty of templates to spark your ideas.

All tools and locally-sourced sea glass will be provided but feel free to bring your own seaglass. Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/ events to find out more and book.

Dorset Chamber Choir, SUMMERTIME. Choral Music by English composer from the 16th to 20th centuries. Sat, July 25, 7pm. St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4BU.

Tickets £12 (under 18s free) from choir members, our website, or at the door.

14) and the Minster in Wimborne (August 15).

The choir is accompanied for the week by Dorset-born organist Sam Hanson, who pursues a busy freelance career as conductor, accompanist and composer in both Dorset and London.

For more information, visit laudemus.org.uk.

Seventh

annual exhibition for county society

Dorset2020 Art society is holding its seventh summer exhibition in the downstairs lounge in Church House, next to Wimborne Minster, High Street, Wimborne, from July 25 to August 1, daily from 10am to 5.00pm.

There will be paintings and greeting cards for sale as well as a raffle.

Pictured above is ‘The dancer’ by Joan Lyons.

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Experience the best folk fest

Excitement is building for Purbeck Valley Folk Festival, one of Dorset’s most popular familyfriendly weekends. Not just a music festival, it’s a celebration of community, creativity and shared experiences, bringing together people of all ages for four days of music, entertainment and fun. Held on a working farm in the Purbecks overlooking Corfe Castle, the festival combines world-class live music with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that keeps people coming back year after year. Alongside an eclectic mix of folk, roots, acoustic and world music, visitors can enjoy storytelling, workshops, dance, crafts, street theatre and plenty of opportunities to join in.

One of the things that makes this Festival stand out is its appeal across the generations.

Music lovers can discover artists from across the UK and beyond, families can enjoy a huge range of activities including climbing walls, archery, crafts and circus skills, all included in the price. Whether dancing in front of a stage, learning a new skill, meeting friends old and new, or simply relaxing with great food and music, there’s something for everyone.

Events like this play an important role in supporting local businesses, showcasing regional talent and creating lasting memories for thousands. Whatever you’re coming for, this is truly for everyone.

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Come and meet the musical instruments at Corfe Mullen Library, Wednesday, July 29, drop in from 2.15pm-3.15pm.

Join Dorset Music Service for an exciting 60-minute session designed to inspire and delight the whole family. Listen to a variety of musical instruments and then join in with a Q&A session afterwards.

Come along and be inspired by the magic of music!

Free, and no need to book. Contact the library for more information: corfemullenlibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

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Shaftesbury Emporium Friday 10th & Saturday, July 11, 9am- 4.30pm, Town Hall Shaftesbury. Lots of locally crafted & consumable items for sale. Free entry. Please bring cash! Supporting DSAA & Weldmar Hospice. Next events: Augist 2, 14 & 15.

DEATHS

Wilding Phyllis Margaret Elizabeth ‘Phyll’ Passed away peacefully on Monday 29th June 2026, aged 95 years. Now reunited with her beloved husband Stan.

Much loved mum of Jenny, Sandie and Ginni, loving nan and great-nan. She will be sadly missed.

Her Funeral Service will be held in The Barn at Harbour View, BH16 6AN, on Friday, 17th July at 11:00am.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation may be made via www.tapperfuneralservice.co.uk

Could this be your ideal part-time job?

We’re seeking drivers for our school services starting in September. Choose between part-time, split-shift term-time vacancies, and casual/relief shifts in your area. No previous experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. You will need a D1 entitlement on your licence (check reverse of photocard) or a PSV entitlement.

Dorset Community Transport is a charity providing minibus services throughout Dorset. Join us to make a difference to people in your community.

To find out more or apply, visit ectcharity.bamboohr.com/jobs

If you have questions, please call us on 01258 287 986.

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2020 (69) Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0TDCi Titanium 320 L1 H1 Automatic 9 Seat Minibus 5dr. 130bhp, diesel, 6 speed automatic gearbox, 8 seat plus driver, reversable seats for conference or forward facing, auto lights & wipers, cruise control, heated front seats, park sensors, cambelt replaced, 97,000 miles ............£21500 + VAT = £25800

2018 (18) Ford Transit Connect T200 1.5TDCi Van 5dr. 100bhp, material lined, bulkhead delete, 2 seats, parking sensors, roof rails, no vat to pay, 58,300 miles ............................................................................ £8750

2019 (19) Renault Captur 1.5DCi Iconic Automatic SUV 5dr. 90bhp, diesel, 6 speed automatic gearbox, sat nav, cruise control, auto lights & wipers, parking sensors, hill hold, high seating, sliding rear seats, upto 67mpg economy, 20,300 miles .........................................................................................................£12250

2020 (69) Ford Transit 2.0TDCi Trend 350 MWB MR L2 H2 11 Seat Minibus 5dr. 130bhp, diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, 10 seat plus driver, 2 front seats, 9 rear seats, auto lights & wipers, cruise control, parking sensors, heated front seats, hill hold, cambelt replaced, 90,200 miles.........................£19500 + VAT = £23400

2018 (18) Ford Transit Connect T200 1.5TDCi Van 5dr. 75bhp, ply lined, 2 seats, no vat to pay, cambelt kit replaced, 139,500 miles £5500

2011 (11) Mercedes-Benz CLC 180K 1.8 Kompressor Sport Coupe 3dr. 143bhp, rare manual version with only 44,100 miles, exceptional condition, always garaged, documented history, leather seats, parking sensors, auto lights, only 44,100 miles ................................... Due in soon

2014 (64) Kia Venga 3, 1.6 Automatic (Sat Nav) 5dr. 123bhp, petrol, 4 speed automatic gearbox, high seating, decent boot, sat nav, parking sensors & reverse camera, electric sunroof, partial leather, heated seats, cruise control, sign recognition, hill hold, only 38,800 miles........................................................£7850

2019 (19) Mitsubishi ASX 1.6 Juro 5dr. 115bhp, high seating, big boot, reverse camera, auto lights & wipers, cruise control, partial leather, heated seats, hill holder, 82,500 miles

2016 (66) Mazda 3, 2.0 SE-L Nav Automatic 5dr. 120bhp, petrol, 6 speed automatic gearbox, sat nav, auto lights & wipers, cruise control, parking sensors, sign recognition, heated seats, hill hold, 75,900 miles...................................£8450

£7950

2017 (17) Vauxhall Astra 1.4 SRi 5dr. 100bhp, petrol, 5 speed manual gearbox, auto lights & wipers, parking sensors, cruise control, pre-collision assist, sign recognition, hill hold, Bluetooth, 63,600 miles ..............................................£6950

2016 (66) Vauxhall Mokka X 1.4T Elite Automatic SUV 5dr. 140bhp, high seating, heated leather seats, heated steering wheel, parking sensors, cruise control, auto lights & wipers, hill holder, car play & android auto, only 59,900 miles £7950

2016 (66) Vauxhall Mokka 1.6CDTi SE 4x4 SUV 5dr. 136bhp, diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, 4 wheel drive, high seating, big boot, heated leather seats, heated steering wheel, auto lights & wipers, cruise control, parking sensors, hill hold, performance & economy, upto 60mpg, 65,500 miles ....................................£7250 WE BUY

2019 (19) Volkswagen T-Roc 1.0TSi SE SUV 5dr. 113bhp, high seating, cruise control, auto lights & wipers, hill holder, car play, android auto, parking sensors, only 14,950 miles Due in soon

Why marriage still matters for Inheritance Tax

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the exposure they face when planning their estates. In some cases, those conversations are followed fairly quickly by a visit to the register office. The issue was recently highlighted in At Home with the Furys, which showed how high-net-worth couples such as Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague can build substantial wealth and families together without marrying, while still facing potentially large Inheritance Tax liabilities. Marriage is not for everyone, and it should never be purely a financial decision. However, from an estate planning perspective, it remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your partner. Our private client team provides clear, practical advice on Inheritance Tax planning, wills, and protecting your family’s future. We can review your circumstances, explain your options in plain English, and help you put the right structure in place.

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I come to adopt Caesar... and praise him

Caesar is an eight-year-old staffie cross. He loves people and would be okay in a home with older children.

He enjoys quality cuddle time, playing tug or ball and having zoomies with a stuffed toy in his mouth. Caesar is nervous of loud noises and fireworks. He likes his toys and is always happy to play - he is currently learning how to give the ball back so we can throw it again!

He will need time and patience to help him adjust. Caesar is not good with other dogs, although he can walk with calm dogs who respect his space. He will need to be the only pet in the home.

If you are able to offer Caesar 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 waggytails.org.uk. We also have lots of other dogs looking for their forever homes.

Upcoming Events: Please see our website for details

Sunday, June 21: Animal blessing service at Wareham United Reformed Church

Sunday, July 5: Broadstone Family Fun Day

9.30am to 1.30pm Sunday, July 26: Chapman’s Garden Party, West Moors. n Don’t forget our shop at Turbury Road, BH22 8AW we have a wide range of goods from clothes, pet items to homewares.

Approximately 100-150 items a day everyday get priced and put on to our shelves so we always have a quick rotation of stock.

Saturday, July 11: Westival, Fryers Field, West Moors

Wednesday, July 22: Quiz Night partnership with Plants & Minds, Kinson Conservative Club

Saturday, July 25: Pop-up Charity shop. St Catherine’s Hill Hall, Christchurch,

n There will be presentations of the dogs in our care on July 4 & August 1. These will be held at Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, BH10 7LH: For more information, call 01202 875000 or www.waggytails.org.uk

Donations can be sent to: Waggy Tails Rescue Helen’s House 143 Magna Road Wimborne BH21 3AW.

Exploring Stour & Avon...

with retired Dorset rights of

Begin at the Church where you are invited to pop in and help yourself to a free cup of tea or coffee.

Then join the track alongside, a bridleway, leading gently uphill to the north north east for a couple of miles to Tenantry Down. Most of this stretch is alongside a single vast field, currently yellow with barley.

They could change the name of the parish to Gussage All Barley, however, as an enthusiastic beer drinker, I mustn’t complain.

Towards the top there’s an area of woodland on your left and after a while the path follows it curving round Harley Down to the left, north west, and then enters the wood where they are currently undertaking some clearance and

planting following ash die-back. Soon the path curves right, north and comes to a T-junction with a bridleway.

Turn left and soon you reach another junction where you turn left again. You’re now on the Roman Road, Ackling Dyke.

Apart from one hill, it takes you in a straight line downhill to the south south west for about two miles. Unfortunately it is between hedges so you won’t be able to enjoy the wide views of which the Romans undoubtedly had the pleasure. However, there are lots of wild flowers and butterflies and you might wish you’d brought an identification guide with you. Eventually you reach the road where you turn left and head south east back to where you started, having walked about four and a half miles.

Brain chain (hard)

Must-haves when moving into a new home

If you’re relocating soon, here are the new home essentials to organise before the TV’s packed and the lorry rolls away, according to the experts at Armishaws Removals:

Curtains

Many homeowners take their curtains with them, ask your vendors. You might need to plan a short-term replacement for privacy on those first few nights/weeks.

Lightbulbs

Really?

Yes, in a recent poll conducted by Armishaws, 6% of people admitted they take all the lightbulbs with them when moving. 41% don’t leave any loo roll.

On The Move

Batteries

One of your first jobs in your new home should be to check the batteries are working on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Torch

You might be heading into the loft or tight spaces, a decent torch is often better than your phone’s torch.

WiFi

For work, TV, the sanity

of parents with teenagers who might be left without the internet for more than a minute, arrange your WiFi to be connected at your new place the day of your move.

Extension cord - multisockets

If you work from home, the sockets might not be in the most convenient place. An extension cord and multi-socket will ensure your working life isn’t interrupted too much by the move.

Rubbish bins

Not quite crime of the century, but it’s surprisingly common for unscrupulous neighbours to wheel the bins away as soon as the movees, move out. Ask your sellers to leave

them somewhere secure before they go.

Cleaning supplies

Here’s the maths... 94% of people say they cleaned their house before moving out, but only 52% said their new home had been cleaned. Hmmm... Best to have cleaning supplies handy.

Tool kit

In almost every move, there comes a point when you need to cut, stick, screw or whack something, so prepare a travel tool kit with the basics.

Takeaway

After a long moving day, you deserve it.

For more tips, head to armishaws.com/blog.