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t might still feel a little early, but Christmas is just around the corner and now’s the perfect time to start planning! From organising festive get togethers to booking your Christmas party or starting your gift shopping, a little preparation now will make the run-up to December stress-free and full of excitement. Local shops, restaurants, and venues are already busy preparing for the festive season with special offers, menus, and events. Supporting local businesses not only helps your community thrive but also means you’ll find unique gifts and experiences that make Christmas truly memorable. Don’t forget to book your Christmas pantomime and festive entertainment early, tickets for popular shows and family events always sell fast. Whether it’s a magical night at the theatre, a festive concert, or a Christmas fair, securing your spot now ensures you won’t miss out on the fun. So, as the countdown begins, start planning, shop local, and get those bookings in early! Christmas will be here before you know it!

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Families invited to glow to charity event Silent disco Families are invited to a relaxed, feel-good community event, Glow For Good, in support of Going For Bust, a local breast cancer awareness charity dedicated to raising funds for local hospitals and support groups, to help combat breast cancer in the east Dorset and West

Hampshire areas. It will take place this Sunday, October 18, from 10.30am to 3.30pm at Greyfriars Community Centre in Ringwood. Organisers hope the event will offer something for everyone, from cake stalls and Christmas shopping to music and games.

It’s a day of self-care, pampering and connection, while raising funds and awareness for the charity’s work. Entry is free, with donations welcomed at the door. For more information about Going for Bust and its work, visit www.goingforbust. co.uk.

Residents and team members at Heathland House Care Home welcomed Vikki Slade, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, during a special visit to the award-winning home. The MP was invited to see Heathland’s veteran-friendly approach and dementia strategy first-hand and to meet constituents who live at the home. During the visit, the MP joined the home’s NAAFI break, a regular gathering for former service personnel. She also visited the home’s dedicated dementia community, where the team is embedding best practice through specialised staff training, mentoring for

senior colleagues and expert guidance. Heathland is developing purposeful life ‘skills’ areas reflecting residents’ familiar routines and interests, including domestic duties and baking,

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Epic challenge King’s representative visits charity team at Cherry Tree raises £7k for The Nursery in Bournemouth say crisis families they are ‘honoured’ after the king’s personal representative Bournemouth’s Holt Recruitment Group has completed another epic charity endurance challenge, raising £7,044 for local families charity Home-Start Wessex. The charity offers friendship, practical support and emotional advice to parents with at least one child under five when they are in crisis. Teams took on the wildernessthemed ‘Anything But An Ordinary 100 Miles’ endurance challenge. Each team was dropped at a random location before being tasked with making their way on foot to a designated finish point. If you could spare a few hours a week to help local families and make a difference in your community, contact volunteering@homestartwessex. org.uk. No experience is needed - just a big heart and a listening ear, as full training and ongoing support are provided.

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made through Cherry Tree’s monthly Growing Communities. She said: “We’re delighted that Growing Communities helped to create this opportunity to welcome Professor Dooley to Cherry Tree Nursery.” For more information about Cherry Tree Nursery, visit www.cherrytreenursery.org.uk.

St Catherine’s Catholic Church in Wimborne needs to refurbish its hall, right, which needs a facelift. The parish also wants to offer use of the hall to the wider community which necessitates improvements in kitchen facilities, toilets and storage. Architects’ plans are under consideration and a fundraising committee meets regularly. To start the ball rolling on the fundraising activities, the parish has run two entertaining events - Tea At The Ritz Comes To Colehill and A Bollywood Evening - both a great success in terms of fundraising as well as connecting the local community both inside and out of the parish. And our parish community is becoming stronger and more involved, engaging in activities they would not previously have thought about, and supporting each other’s endeavours. As well as other ideas in the pipeline, during a brainstorming session, one of our team conceptualised giving away money to make money and in January 2026 £5 was given to

anyone who asked for it, with the objective of using it to raise more funds through art, craft, creativity, cooking and preserving. These activities have been going on throughout the year and will culminate in the proceeds being returned in a talents collection plate during January 2027. In the meantime, we have a PopUp Talents Bazaar on November 14 at St Catherine’s, from 10am to 2pm, for parishioners to sell their wares to the wider public. The author and award-winning poet Ruth Mary Flanagan will also read and sign copies of her children’s book The Last Song Of The Mistle Thrush. There will also be a soft toy tombola and an opportunity to ‘Name the Snowman’. Entry to the bazaar is free. Rosalind Stockley

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The Forest Holme Hospice Charity has been awarded a £90,000 grant from the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation to support its Hospice at Home service. Hospice at Home provides specialist end-of-life care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, giving patients greater choice to spend their final days at home, surrounded by the people, pets and familiar surroundings that matter most to them. The service supports patients across Wimborne, Poole and the Isle of Purbeck, helping to avoid hospital admissions and enabling people to receive the same high level of specialist care at home that they would receive within the hospice. The dedicated Hospice at Home team provides a range of care including medication administration, syringe driver reviews, emergency medication collection, psychosocial support and coordination with community services.

Dolly’s legacy to help county charity The music of the late, great Dolly Parton takes centre stage in a variety show supporting Dorset families with cancer later this month. Dorset’s Got Heart takes place at the Barrington Arts & Community Centre in Ferndown on Saturday, October 24, in support of the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation and amongst a host of talented performers will be Bournemouth and Boscombe Light Opera Company (BBLOC), fresh from their production of 9 To 5: The Musical at Bournemouth Pavilion. Becky Bagnall of BBLOC said: “We’re thrilled to be performing highlights from our production of 9 To 5: The Musical for Dorset’s Got Heart. “This is a joyful story with an irresistible score by Dolly. “Dolly was a fervent advocate of anyone facing difficulty or hardship and therefore it will be incredibly fitting for us to perform for the benefit of local people who are struggling financially because of a cancer diagnosis.”

The Foundation supports cancer patients by providing nonrepayable grants for costs such as household bills and transport to and from hospital. The charity’s Events Manager Claire Shpachynska said Dorset’s Got Heart promises to be a great show for all the family. She added: “Alongside BBLOC, the fantastic Kelly Lorraine will be performing the iconic hits of Stevie Nicks and Tina Turner, while Aerial Arts Dorset will

be bringing breathtaking aerial performances to the stage, along with other live entertainment. “We’re immensely grateful to all the performers who’ll be taking part in what promises to be a wonderful showcase of community talent.” A bar, refreshments and a prize raffle will also be available. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are now on sale and cost £25, from events@dccf.co.uk or via www.dccf.co.uk.

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Oktoberfest fun New education partnership announced School and event charity’s Bryanston Ferndown Upper School have a new collaborative new fundraiser announced partnership designed to Diverse Abilities is inviting the local community to don their lederhosen, grab a stein and join the celebrations at its first-ever Oktoberfest fundraising event. Taking place on Saturday, October 24, at the Treehouse in Hurn, the charity will transform the venue into a traditional Bavarian-style beer hall for a day packed with live entertainment, music, food and drinks. The event is being organised in partnership with the Bricklayers Pub, and promises an authentic Oktoberfest atmosphere with two lively sessions throughout the day. Guests attending the afternoon session will be entertained by the Bierkeller Boys, while the evening event will feature DJ Alan Turner. A range of ticket options are available, including VIP, seated and standing tickets, with tables available for groups. Find out more and book your tickets at diverseabilities.org.uk/ daevents/oktoberfest.

broaden opportunities for pupils, strengthen professional development for staff and promote educational excellence across both schools and throughout Dorset. Founded on a commitment to improving outcomes for young people, the partnership will bring together pupils and staff through a range of academic, co-curricular and professional initiatives. A key element will be the establishment of the Ferndown/ Bryanston Scholarship Programme, that provides several scholarship places for pupils from Ferndown Upper Schoolwho demonstrate exceptional potential and are considered likely to flourish and accelerate their development within a boarding school environment. Scholarships will recognise both academic excellence and achievement or potential in areas aligned with Bryanston’s pillars, creative and performing arts, sport, entrepreneurship and

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I’m writing to complain about the recent inflammatory, inaccurate and divisive letter from John Heath, entitled ‘Lifeboats are not a taxi service.’ (New Stour & Avon, October 2). As if the RNLI didn’t have enough on their plate... There is so much utter tripe in the letter - much of which is political narrative from far-right parties, regurgitated verbatim - that I don’t know where to begin. But let me settle my objections on the core issue: The RNLI save lives at sea; where lives are at risk, they risk their own. They do not consider the skin colour of those that they rescue, their place of departure or origin, nor the shape/size of their vessel, and suggestions that they should has worrying echoes of some of the darkest moments in human history. How would this correspondent suggest the RNLI vet those they

save at sea? Perhaps those in distress should produce a passport prior to being saved? Maybe there should be a limit to the number of people on a boat who will be saved? The practicalities of this are, obviously, utterly absurd. For the record, the correspondent may be interested to learn that net migration in the UK is similar to other high-income European peers like Germany/ Spain, (and lower than traditional immigration countries like Australia and Canada) and the lowest it has been since 2012 (The Migration Observatory, 2026). In any case, this is a political matter, and not something for the RNLI to enforce. As a publisher you chose to publish this and that is troubling to me; a normalisation of the abnormal. Chris Wall Wimborne

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The cause, which operates from Poole Quay, provides free, fully-accessible boat trips around Poole Harbour to elderly Dorset residents and disabled people of all ages. Residents from many of Care South’s Dorset-based care homes have enjoyed trips out with The Friends of Dolphin. The charity’s specially-designed, fullyaccessible boat is crewed entirely by volunteers, with an experienced skipper at the helm. It is the latest beneficiary of Care South’s Community Fund, operated by the not-for-profit care provider, which gives back to community groups, services and organisations which directly benefit Care South’s care home residents, care at home clients, or staff. Carol Cox, Chair of Fundraising for The Friends of Dolphin, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Care South for this generous donation, which will help us continue providing free boat trips for people who may otherwise struggle to get out on the water. We love helping people to see Poole Harbour from a different perspective, while hearing, seeing and feeling the sea breeze.” Care South’s Community Fund donation was presented to Norman Hollamby, a trustee for The Friends of Dolphin, by Simon Bird CEO of Care South, and Charlotte Mitchell - Resident Activities and Lifestyle Lead, with assistance from residents and the team at Castle Dene. The care home residents and team then enjoyed a trip out on the water.

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Singers at Minster

Stepping out on town’s new trail Planet Wimborne, in partnership with Wimborne BID and Wimborne town Council, is celebrating the huge success of its year-long programme of themed town trails created for Wimborne Town of Culture 2026. Designed to showcase the town’s creativity, heritage and commitment to sustainability, each trail has invited residents and visitors to explore Wimborne in fresh and surprising ways. Since January, people of all ages have taken part in the free monthly trails, downloading maps, discovering new corners of the town and supporting local businesses and community groups along the way. Several trails remain available for anyone who missed them – and more are still to be launched as the Town of Culture year continues. The year began with January’s Music Trail, a lively walking route celebrating Wimborne’s musicians, venues and musical heritage. October celebrates Planet Wimborne’s Green Festival taking place until October 18, with the theme of Be In Nature, Be Creative, Be Well. Planet Wimborne spokesman Linda Bunting said: “The trails have been a joyful way for people to discover Wimborne differently - whether through music, nature, heritage or sustainable living.” Pictured at the launch of the Wimborne Greenspace Trail are town crier Chris Brown, mayor Jeff Hart, Lynn Davy of Wimborne Contemporary Arts and Neil Smith from Planet Wimborne. Picture: PLANET WIMBORNE

The Alleyn Singers visited Wimborne Minster for the first time this month. They sang choral evensong and led the singing at the parish eucharist. The choir, which was originally founded in 1972 in Dulwich, comes together four times a year to sing at different cathedrals and major churches. Next February they are visiting Sherborne Abbey. The choir has up to 50 members drawn from all areas of the country and are conducted by Julian Parkin-Haig. Anthony Oliver

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teeped in three generations of history, Bakhtiyar of Stockbridge and London has long been a respected leader in the Persian and Oriental hand-woven carpet trade. Headed by internationally renowned carpet expert Masoud MazaheriAsadi. Spend time with Bakhtiyar’s specialists and you will quickly discover their passion and love for the craftsmanship of the carpets they source. Masoud is often called upon by auction houses, insurance firms and institutions to identify and value carpets and invited to share his expertise with media outlets such as the BBC. We would be remiss to say that is all they do, carrying out general repairs for clients, whilst also working with many historic organisations to clean and restore carpets, bringing them back to life, in some cases removing 200 year old stains. Bakhtiyar believe that no rug is ever a lost ruin, beyond repair. As Persian Poet Rumi once said “where there is ruin, there is hope for treasure”. Their team of highly skilled cleaners and restorers carry out repairs using the traditional knotting methods to fully restore rugs to their former glory, taking wool dated from the same period as the rug, to perfectly match the rest of the piece.

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‘Remarkable’ carer receives special award after ‘saving Bournemouth woman’s life’ ADVERTISING FEATURE

carer has been recognised after performing CPR for 25 minutes on a Bournemouth woman who had gone into cardiac arrest.

Stacey Burch, who works in Care South at Home’s Bournemouth office, was presented with a HEART Excellence Award at the not-for-profit charity’s 17th annual Stars Awards. Stacey received a standing ovation from her colleagues as she accepted her award from Chris Kean, Chair of Care South, and Martin Ross, Director of Care South at Home. Stacey was working out in the community earlier this year when she was flagged down by a shopkeeper on Columbia Road in Bournemouth to support Carole Knight, who had gone into cardiac arrest. Stacey sprang into action, performing CPR on Carole for 25 minutes until the paramedics arrived and took over.

Stacey said: “I was so grateful to have the right training through my work because I was able to put it into practice straight away, and I later found out that I had helped to save Carole’s life. It made me realise why all the training we do is so important and why I do this job, as it enables me to make a difference to others when they need it most.” After reuniting following the incident, Stacey and Carole were brought together again at the Stars Awards in a particularly special moment, where they sat together throughout the event. Carole was then invited to the stage to help present Stacey with her award.

Stacey Burch pictured with Carole Knight, Chris Kean (far left) and Martin Ross (far right)

Carole said: “Stacey saved my life and without her help, I wouldn’t be here today. I am so thrilled that she has been recognised. What she did was remarkable. It took me a long while to get over it, I’m getting through it and I’m grateful for life. I owe this all to Stacey.” New for this year, Care South introduced a new category within the Stars Awards called the HEART Excellence Awards, which recognised staff who go above and beyond in exemplifying Care South’s HEART values of honesty, excellence, approach, respect and teamwork.

Stacey and Carol reunited at the Stars Awards ceremony

The annual Stars Awards event took place at the Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth, bringing together colleagues from across Care South’s homes and Care at Home offices in Dorset, Somerset and North Devon. The event celebrated the outstanding care provided to residents and clients across the region.

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Home & Garden

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Spooktacular Halloween at Wimborne Model Town!

here’s one last chance to enjoy Wimborne Model Town before it closes for the winter, and what better way to round off the season than with a week of Halloween fun!

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A spine tingling after dark Halloween adventure returns to Moors Valley Country Park and Forest this autumn

he Halloween at Moors Valley illuminated light trail is back this autumn, bringing an atmospheric wonder to the woodland with eerie encounters, immersive scenes and spooky surprises tucked into the shadows. Hosted by Forestry England, this lively seasonal night out invites visitors to explore the forest after dark as familiar paths take on a more mysterious feel. As the light fades, the trail comes alive with dramatic installations and characters that build anticipation at every turn. Guests can journey beneath towering giant skeletons standing watch over the trees and step foot into a carnivorous garden where the plants look suspiciously ready to bite back, all whilst keeping a careful eye on the sinister Demon Barber. Deeper into the woods, visitors will experience hints of ancient forest rituals, revealed through flickering light, strange symbols and haunting sights that suggest something unsettling has stirred among the branches, offering plenty to spot, hear and photograph as the story unfolds around the route. Natalie Crabb, Recreation Manager for Forestry England at Moors Valley, said: “The forest with its winding paths and tall trees is a truly magical place to have some Halloween fun on our illuminated trail. It is going to look spectacular and offer some real surprises along the way! Come and visit us for a ghoulishly good time in the woods this Halloween.” James Dakin, Director of Live Experiences, RG Live, a subsidiary of Sony Music, said: “Halloween at Moors Valley is all about family fun with an engaging, after dark experience that pulls you into the adventure from the first step. Visitors can expect bold scenes, curious characters and a trail packed with surprises, and the team cannot wait to welcome guests into the woods for a night that feels exciting, memorable and brilliantly different.” For those needing a breather between frights, a tempting range of food and drink will be available throughout the evening. Guests immersed in the spooky woodland atmosphere can be warmed up with a much-needed hot

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chocolate and marshmallows. Or if that doesn’t take your fancy, choose from delicious seasonal street food, or pick up a sweet treat. Separate charges apply. Whether you’re making magical memories with the family or seeking an unforgettable autumn evening out, Halloween at Moors Valley promises a spectacular night beneath the trees. With timed entry and limited capacity each evening, early booking is recommended to secure a preferred date and arrival time. For further information and tickets, please visit the official event booking page. Booking Information • What: Halloween at Moors Valley • When: 23rd of October until 1st of November • Admission: Limited capacity with timed entry, early booking advised. • Adult tickets: Off peak £15.00, Standard £19.50, inclusive of a £1.00 booking fee • Child tickets: (3-16 Years): Off Peak £9.00, Standard £13.00, inclusive of a £1.00 booking fee *Separate charges apply. Your very spooky Halloween starts here. Limited capacity with timed entry. Halloween at Moors Valley is brought to you by Sony Music Limited. The trail is created by Culture Creative. For full pricing, ticket information and bookings visit: Website: halloweenatmoorsvalley.co.uk and forestryengland.uk/moors-valley-halloween Address: Horton Rd, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2ET

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Where is best for a

SUNDAY ROAST? The top places to go for a classic meal across Dorset and beyond

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SUNDAY ROAST? Why Sunday Roast is Worth Eating Out For…

Where is best for a

here’s something special about a traditional Sunday Roast. For many, It’s the ultimate comfort food, bringing together delicious flavours, hearty portions, and a little taste of tradition. But while a homemade roast is always a treat, sometimes it’s worth leaving the cooking to someone else.

a Sunday roast is a wonderful way to round off the weekend. At The Horton Inn we offer 4 different types of meat roasts every Sundayalong with our homemade vegan wellington. For only £35- our fantastic sharing board, designed for 2 people can be enjoyed. This includes all the meats and all the delicious trimmings for those who just cannot decide! Reservation suggested.

Eating out for a Sunday roast offers the perfect excuse to relax, catch up with family and friends, and enjoy a leisurely meal without the stress of preparing, cooking, and washing up. From perfectly roasted meats and crispy roast potatoes to fluffy Yorkshire puddings, seasonal vegetables and rich, flavoursome gravy, a good roast is all about getting the classic combination just right.

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Pubs, restaurants, and country inns each offer their own take on this much -loved British favourite, whether you prefer a cosy corner beside a roaring fire or a lively atmosphere filled with the chatter of Sunday diners. Many menus also cater for vegetarians, ensuring there’s something for everyone around the table. And, of course, no Sunday roast is complete without a delicious pudding to finish. Whether it’s a family tradition, a catch-up with friends or simply an excuse to treat yourself, heading out for

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Sirloin of beef & Yorkshire pudding Leg of lamb Turkey breast & stuffing Mixed roast 2 meats 3 Meats Nut roast All served with roast potatoes, honey glaze carrots, peas, tenderstem broccoli, (GF) cauliflower cheese and gluten free gravy.

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Politics

Lamentable performance of BCP Council The lamentable performance of BCP Council is going from bad to worse. Residents and businesses deserve better. Elected councillors need to be shaken out of their complacency, confront the failures of their highly-paid staff and bring them to account. One such failure is the rising debt of unpaid council tax and business rates. My detailed questions to the BCP Council chief executive about the £38million in unpaid council tax and £8million in unpaid business rates outstanding on March 31 this year have, so far, gone unanswered. Among those questions was a request for confirmation ‘that every debt overdue by more than three months has been the subject of court proceedings including the use of bailiffs’. I also asked about the current assumptions for debt recovery and the budgeted forecast for debt for March 31, 2027. The

fact that clear responses to these and other questions remain outstanding raises the suspicion that the council is unable to measure what is happening. That which is not measured cannot be controlled. References to robust action are not enough. I look forward to being able to reassure my constituents that BCP Council has, indeed, the toughest arrears recovery policy in the country. Another area in which BCP Council is failing is in its timely delivery of the assessment of applications for education and healthcare plans (EHCPs). The amount of ongoing correspondence being generated and costly litigation being provoked by the council’s unwillingness to meet its statutory obligations is both a disgrace and an embarrassment. So, too, is the tardy response to other concerns which I have raised. On September 4, I wrote to the chief executive following his

I recently held two business round tables, asking retail and hospitality businesses what they would like to see in the Budget. Having run a high street business for 14 years, I already had a good understanding of many of the pressures they face. In fact, concerns about business rates first prompted me to become involved in politics. Business rates are based largely on the size and rental value of premises rather than the profit a business makes. While relief is available for some smaller premises, businesses with larger shop fronts can face substantial bills even during difficult periods. In my first year as an MP, I worked on legislation that could cut rates for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses by up to 20 per cent, shifting more of the burden to very large properties such as warehouses. However, the Government has not implemented these changes in full. Although councils collect business rates, most of the money goes to central government and

is redistributed nationally. That leaves councils with limited flexibility to support struggling town and village businesses. Businesses also highlighted the rising cost of employing staff. Alongside existing costs like the apprenticeship levy, increases in National Insurance have added further pressure to wage bills. Improving workers’ rights is welcome but we must recognise the impact on those who create jobs and opportunities. Across Dorset, businesses are telling me that higher employment costs can make it harder to recruit, invest and expand. Extending National Insurance to lower-paid and part-time roles has made it harder for some young people and those returning to work to find opportunities, with businesses facing tax bills for which they had not budgeted. Small businesses are the backbone of our communities but they also create the places we enjoy, and when they are lost their impact is felt beyond the

Conservative Christchurch & East Dorset CHRIS CHOPE MP comments that ‘the council has limited power itself over water quality’ after the public meeting in Christchurch. I requested to know ‘what powers it does have, what use it has made of them and whether additional powers should be given to the council by the Government’.

Why has no response to these reasonable questions been forthcoming? Another local issue which is generating anger among residents living near our fantastic beaches is overnight parking of motorhomes. On a recent visit to Cornwall, I noticed that Cornwall Council has a robust policy designating certain car parks for overnight use by motorhomes subject to conditions, while yellow line parking on roads near the seafront is restricted. Why doesn’t BCP Council adopt a similar approach? It would increase revenue and show residents in Christchurch that our end of BCP is not forgotten. If any of the above examples make you angry enough to want to be a BCP councillor, please write to me at chopec@ parliament.uk. Next May’s elections offer a local opportunity for change for the better.

We all benefit when small businesses thrive

Liberal Democrat Mid-Dorset & North Poole VIKKI SLADE MP boarded-up shop front. Other issues raised included VAT reform, tackling rogue traders, improving access to specialist training where local colleges cannot offer suitable courses, and addressing shoplifting, which many retailers say is seeing their profit literally walk out of the door and making town centres feel less secure. I will continue calling for measures that encourage

businesses to invest, recruit and grow, like tax breaks on employment, Liberal Democrat plans to back small business growth, and closer links with Europe to help reduce supply chain costs. We should think about the total tax burden on businesses; strong businesses create jobs, support local events, keep our high streets vibrant and contribute to their communities. Small business owners take significant personal and financial risks. They are not faceless corporations; they are our friends and neighbours who help build stronger communities. We live in difficult times and need to grow our way to success. Small businesses operating from homes, high streets, trading estates and the countryside are experts in growth; it’s what gets them up in the morning. If we want thriving town centres and a stronger local economy, we need policies that help businesses succeed, because when they do well, the whole community benefits.

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The woman did good - just give her credit! Our MPs are back in the Commons following the hectic conference season with a new face joining the ranks (I’ll come back to that later!) and what a season it was! Brighton, Liverpool, Birmingham and then back to Brighton again! There was discontent bubbling under the surface at the first conference in Brighton, that seems to have petered for now, a much-bolstered delegation in Liverpool and a powerful first leader’s speech delivered by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, blatant fashion plugs and lots of unfunded policy promises by the Conservative Leader in Birmingham and a muchdebated motion passed at the second visit to Brighton! I hope word got to Sir Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, Steve Reid and other former cabinet members, just how often they were acknowledged and thanked at both the Labour

Party Women’s Conference and the party’s Annual Conference by ministers and delegates alike. These mentions were sincere and heartfelt and made it easier to look to the future and focus on what needs to be done moving forward and there is nothing that focuses a campaigner’s political mind more than a crucial byelection! Keir Starmer’s resignation in September triggered the by-election in his Kings Cross and St Pancras seat and Camden Council leader and councillor Sagal Abdi Wali was selected to contest the seat. A committed public servant, who is known by many across the borough for the time and effort she has put into solving their problems. Sagal and her team ran a brilliant campaign, that spoke to all the voters of Kings Cross and St Pancras and gave

Dorset Labour CANDICE JOHNSON-COLE her campaign 110%; choosing to remain in her constituency to knock doors and listen to people’s concerns, rather than attend conference in Liverpool, where she would have undoubtedly been the star attraction at everything she attended. Sagal won and retained the

seat with 12,292 votes, with Zac Palanski, leader of the Green Party polling second on 8,928 and the Conservative and Unionist Party a distant third. Post the results declaration, the media and political analysists got themselves all tied up with how the motion at the Green Party conference ‘lost it’ for Polanski, ‘Polanski must now resign’, that Labour’s win was down to the ‘Muslim vote’. I even heard that the Green Party were ‘at a disadvantage’ because polling day was four days after their conference ended in Brighton!! We all had conferences in the run-up to polling day! So, let’s get something straight – Sagal won because she has everything it takes to be an excellent constituency MP for the people of Holborn and St Pancras - so please give a woman credit, where credit is due!

Cookshop’s 30th birthday To celebrate Salamander’s arrival in Wimborne 30 year ago in November, we are holding a very special event on Saturday, November 21, in the MED Café with Peter Sidwell, pictured, TV chef, cookbook writer and presenter of a weekly food programme on his own YOUTUBE channel. He will offer a food demonstration and food tasting, recipe ideas and tips too. There will also be a welcome drink, a prize draw and some very special offers on the night. Full details on the evening event and how to reserve your place and get tickets are in store and on Salamander’s website salamandercookshop.com. where you can also sign up to our monthly newsletters and be the first to hear about future events and find out about new products and special offers too. 30th birthday offers We will have some very special offers and free gifts with purchases in store throughout November,

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Events FREE TO BE, a day for women of all ages and backgrounds, Saturday, November 14, St Peter and St Paul Church, Ringwood, 9.30am2.45pm. Organised by Women Together in Ringwood.Includes live sung worship, guest speaker Kemi Koleoso, creative activities and lunch. £10, including lunch, with supported tickets available. All women welcome. ‘OTHER DISTRACTIONS’ Poole & East Dorset Art Society Autumn Exhibition Oct 16 - Nov 2 The Gallery Upstairs, Upton Country Park, Poole, BH17 7BJ. 10am-4.30pm. Free entry thegalleryupstairs.org. uk, pedas.org.uk Parking charges apply, disabled access.

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Out of this world fun at museum Families are invited to saddle up for an out-ofthis-world adventure at Wimborne’s Museum of East Dorset this month, as the museum launches its new Cowboys In Space mission. A herd of cows has been abducted by mischievous aliens and the cowboys need your help to bring the herd home. Young explorers can search for the missing cows hidden throughout the museum and complete a series of space-themed challenges along the way. Get ready for your mission with a life-sized balancing bronco - a Buckaroo-inspired challenge. Can you pack up your kit without sending the load tumbling? Test your strength with the Rocket Striker challenge - how far can you blast the rocket? In the garden you’ll find the giant, spacethemed marble maze - can you carefully guide the cattle through space and safely back to the farm? Visitors can also get creative at the craft table, dress up as cowboys, cowgirls, astronauts or cows and enjoy themed photo opportunities including the humongous rocket waiting for visitors in the garden. The cowboys will be galloping into the Museum of East Dorset until Saturday, November 7. With museum trails, hands-on challenges, crafts and dressing-up, Cowboys In Space offers families a great-value, playful way to

explore the museum this autumn. Best of all, purchase one admission ticket and receive an annual pass, giving you return entry for a whole year at no extra cost. To find out more information, telephone 01202 882533 or visit www.museumofeastdorset. co.uk. PLEA S KE E CHEC EP KIN OUR G WEBS ITE

WIMBORNE DRAMA PRODUCTIONS PRESENT KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS

SH!T-FACED SHAKESPEARE®: ROMEO AND JULIET

Thurs 15th - Sat 17th October 7.30pm Matinee Sat 17th October 2.30pm Tickets £18.50 eve £16.50 matinee

Suitable for ages 16+ Tues 20th October 7.30pm Tickets £25

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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Mon 26th October 2pm Tickets Adults £16 Under 16’s £14.50

1 in 10 tickets available free box office

Sun 25th October 1pm Tickets £16 adult £14 under 18’s

TUDORS ON TOUR WITH TRACY BORMAN Weds 21st October 7.30pm Tickets £26.50

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Tues 27th October 7.30pm Tickets £20

PLEA S KEEP E CHEC KING O U R ASH WISHBONE W BS THE TIME THAT EWAS ITOUR T E 2026 Thurs 22nd & Fri 23rd October 7.30pm Tickets £35.50 £33 2 night discount

HOLY DAYS (12A) Weds 28th & Thurs 29th Oct 7.30pm Matinee Thurs 29th Oct 2pm Tickets Adult £9 evening £8 matinee Child under 16 £7

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Sat 24th October 7.30pm Tickets £30

HARRIET - TRYING TO GET THE FEELING AGAIN Fri 30th October 7.30pm Tickets £30

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this truly highlight the impact of what we do and are what make my role so rewarding.’ Having seen both sides of care, Catherine is also passionate about reaching those who might otherwise be overlooked. She says: ‘I’ve seen what happens when people don’t get the hearing support they need. They can become quieter, more withdrawn, and less engaged with the people around them. Over time, that can have a much bigger impact on their overall wellbeing. ‘It’s when someone suddenly realises they can properly follow a conversation again, or when they notice little everyday sounds, they hadn’t heard in a long time — birds outside, the television at a normal volume, or even something as small as their dog quietly snoring beside them. ‘You can see the change in them almost straight away. It’s like a weight has been lifted.’ For Andrew and Catherine, the mission going forward is clear: ‘It’s about making sure people aren’t forgotten and that they can stay connected to the world around them.’ For more information or to arrange an appointment head online to www.specsavers.co.uk/home-visits/request-a-free-home-visit

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Getting shed design right for healthy calves Getting the roof, walls and sides, floor and internal design right for healthier calves Building a new calf shed can seem daunting, whether it is a self-build or professionally designed and built. Good calf housing comes down to fresh air, low moisture, good drainage, dry bedding, suitable temperatures, enough space and calf comfort. Design the building around the calf, rather than simply adapting an existing building. 1 The roof - keeping air moving The roof plays a vital role in ventilation, temperature and moisture control. Good ridge ventilation allows warm, moist air to escape. As a guide, provide around 0.04m² of ridge outlet per calf up to 100kg, increasing to 0.1m² for growing stock. Rooflights provide natural light, but south-facing rooflights can increase heat gain. Consider prevailing wind and rain direction and avoid creating a building that is too enclosed. 2 The walls and sides - fresh air without draughts Walls and sides control fresh-air entry and protect calves from wind and rain. Ensure sufficient inlet area and that openings work effectively

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