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Town set to switch on Christmas! Joy at £7.76m The festive season in Wimborne Minster will officially begin on Saturday, November 28, with the town’s annual Christmas Lights switch-on taking place in the Town Square from noon to 6pm. Residents and visitors are invited to join the celebrations and enjoy an afternoon of festive entertainment, with a fantastic programme of music, performances and family-friendly activities to get everyone into the Christmas spirit. The entertainment will include performances from the Wimborne Quarterjacks Marching Band and local school and community choirs, with plenty to enjoy throughout the afternoon. It will be concluded by a firing of muskets by the Wimborne Militia on the Minster Green at 5.15pm The excitement will build towards the highlight of the day at 5pm, when town mayor Jeff Hart will be joined by the winners of this year’s Christmas poster competition and the mayor’s scout, junior mayor and junior town crier to switch on Wimborne’s Christmas lights.
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Jeff said: “We’re really looking forward to welcoming residents and visitors to Wimborne for our Christmas Lightsswitch-on. “It’s one of the highlights of the town’s festive calendar and a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together, enjoy the entertainment and celebrate the start of Christmas. “There’s always a fantastic atmosphere in the Square, and I hope as many people as possible
will come along, support the event and join us for the big switch-on at 5pm.” So bring your family and friends, enjoy the festive atmosphere and join the celebrations in the heart of Wimborne as the Christmas season is welcomed in style. Pictured is the work of the poster competition winners, Amelia, left, of Allenbourn Middle School and Esmé of Merley First School.
Ringwood Town Council has welcomed the decision by New Forest District Council cabinet to allocate £7.755m of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding towards the delivery of the Ringwood Thriving Market Place project. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the project and for the future of Ringwood town centre. The Thriving Market Place project represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalise the historic heart of Ringwood, creating a more attractive, accessible and welcoming area that supports residents, visitors, local businesses and the weekly Charter Market. The funding allocation supports a project that has its roots in the aspirations identified through the development of the Ringwood Neighbourhood Plan and aims to enhance the town centre whilst preserving and celebrating its unique historic character.
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Favourite returns to Ringwood Get into the Christmas spirit at Greyfriars Community Centre’s ever-popular Winter Book Sale and Craft Fayre, on Saturday, December 5, from 9am to 1pm. Always a success and eagerly anticipated, the Winter Book Sale offers thousands of preloved books across every genre. Whether you love a good thriller, a heart-warming romance, history or something for the children, there’s something for everyone.
And the prices are as good as ever - starting at just 20p for children’s books and 50p for adult books unchanged for years! There will also be hundreds of jigsaw puzzles to browse. The Fayre is the perfect time to find a unique gift, with a great selection of locally-made creations. There’s also a Christmas raffle and a warm welcome with delicious food and drink.
Colehill Methodist Church in Lonnen Road are holding their Christmas coffee morning on Saturday, December 5, from 10am until noon. There will be homemade cakes,
gifts, jigsaws, books and a prize-every-time stall. People are invited to enjoy lovely cakes, toasted teacakes, a cuppa and friendly faces enjoying a chat.
The body of a man found in the water off Poole has been identified - and the death is not being treated as suspicious. Police were alerted to the discovery on October 7, when it was reported a body had been found near Sandbanks Quay. The body was recovered by
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From Christmas markets and wreath-making workshops to carol concerts and Christmas tree collections, Julia’s House Children’s Hospice has a packed programme of festive events across Wiltshire and Dorset this winter. Discover locally-designed charity Christmas cards, preloved decorations, high-quality gifts, toys and more at the Julia’s House shops this festive season. With every purchase, you’re giving the gift of care to a local child with a life-shortening condition and their family. Find your local shop and more festive events at juliashouse. org/JHChristmas. Christmas artisan market Sunday 22 November Bromham Community Hub, New Road, 10am-2pm. Browse unique hand-crafted gifts, enjoy festive refreshments and try your luck in the raffle at this popular family-friendly Christmas event. Free entry and parking. Wreath-making workshops Sunday 6 December Julia’s House, Devizes Wharf Shop, New Park Street, 10.30am-12.30pm & 1pm-3pm. Create your own beautiful Christmas wreath to take home. All materials are provided and
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Cadence vocal group and the Julia’s House Choir. £15 per person. Christmas tree collections and recycling Let Julia’s House collect and recycle your real Christmas tree in the New Year. Book by January 4 and the charity will collect your tree from your doorstep between 7 and 9 January 7 and 9. All donations will help local children with life-shortening conditions and their families across Wiltshire and Dorset. Check the charity’s website for collection postcode areas and booking details at www. juliashouse.org/JHChristmas And if you have a van, the charity needs vans and volunteers to help out with this tree-mendous mission. If you could spare a day or a few hours on January 7, 8 or 9, visit juliashouse.org/ JHChristmas to find out more.
The People’s Briefing to be screened at hall There will be a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing in Verwood Memorial Hall on November 20, at 7pm for 7.30pm. Join residents, experts and policy representatives for the screening, which forms part of a growing UK-wide programme of events designed to help ensure that both the public and decision-makers are clearly and honestly informed about the climate and nature crisis. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged using events. humanitix.com/nationalemergency-briefing-verwood/ tickets.
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£11k is handed Grotto magic at new charity event Holme Hospice staff that really captures the fun to Christchurch Forest are already getting into the of Christmas. spirit as the charity “The Merry Mile is for organisations Christmas announces the launch of a everyone. More than £11,000 has been awarded to organisations providing activities and services in Christchurch. The total of £11,203.83 in grants came from Christchurch Town Council through its latest Community Grants programme. Scout, Guide and Brownie groups, schools and youth organisations account for many of the successful applications in 2026. Successful organisations include 3rd Christchurch Brownies, 10th Christchurch (Mudeford) Sea Scouts, 20th Christchurch (Somerford) Scout Group, Friends of Priory School, 1st Mudeford Guides and Twynham Rangers. At Friends of Priory School, funding will help replace the school’s play trail, incorporating a memorial element to remember two pupils who died earlier this year while creating enhanced outdoor play opportunities for pupils.
brand-new festive family event this December. Families are being invited to step into Christmas and join Forest Holme’s Merry Mile, a fun-filled festive event complete with Santa’s Grotto for younger participants. The Merry Mile takes place on Sunday, December 6, starting at 11am, from the Branksome Dene Room, Pinewood Road, Poole, BH13 6FB, and following a one-mile route to Branksome Chine Beach and back. Participants can dash, dance, skip or stroll their way along the seafront, with Christmas fancy dress very much encouraged. For younger participants, there will be an extra special surprise waiting for them on their return, with children aged 15 and under able to visit Santa’s Grotto, as the Branksome Dene Room is transformed into a magical festive setting for them to meet
Santa as part of their Merry Mile experience. The grotto is being created with support from Haskins Garden Centre, helping Forest Holme bring some extra Christmas magic to its first-ever Merry Mile. A spokesman for Forest Holme Hospice Charity said: “We wanted to create an event that families can enjoy together and
“You can run, walk, dress up, bring the family, even the dog, and simply enjoy the occasion. “We’re especially excited about Santa’s Grotto and creating a magical experience for children at the finish. “We hope families will join us for some festive fun while helping to raise funds for Forest Holme Hospice.” Merry Mile entry includes a festive hat, hot drink and mince pie, with Santa’s Grotto and family ticket options also available. There is no minimum fundraising target, although participants are encouraged to raise additional sponsorship if they would like to further support the hospice. To find out more and book tickets, visit www. forestholmehospice.org.uk/ events.
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Supporters of Planet Wimborne have put together this selection of photographs of the recent successful Green Festival, which shows the variety of events and activities on offer during the Festival. Planet Wimborne is the ‘one-stop-shop’ for all things sustainable across the town of Wimborne and the surrounding area. You can find out more about their work and contact them via planetwimborne.org or follow them at www.facebook. com/PlanetWimborne.
How sad to learn on October 30 that the TG Jones shop in Crown Mead, Wimborne Minster, is to close in midDecember. It was known that a number of TG Jones shops across the country were closing but the staff had been advised that the Wimborne shop was safe. However it now appears that, with the end of the lease looming, the landlord has pulled the plug and the shop will close. There has been a stationery shop, selling newspapers, all kinds of stationery and books on this site in Crown Mead since it was opened, soon after the foundation stone was laid by Councillor Derek Burt - then chairman of East Dorset District Council - on May 4, 1978. It was run first by John
Menzies, then WH Smith until rebranded under the name TG Jones in 2025. The shop will be sorely missed and we owe a great debt of gratitude to Richard and his staff for being so friendly and helpful over many years. We wish them well in seeking further employment and wonder what next will fill the space? Anthony Oliver, MBE Former mayor of Wimborne
Why not start the New Year with a new project? Be part of Men: Raise Your Voice! - supporting Prostate Cancer UK! Launching in January with Bournemouth Male Voice Choir, this pop-up singing project will give up to 40 men the opportunity to get involved and do something extraordinary - and YOU could be one of them. Working over nine weeks towards a fantastic live performance at St Peter’s Church in Parkstone in March, you’ll learn to sing, meet new people, challenge yourself,
perform live on stage AND raise money for a much-loved and very important charity - what’s not to like? You don’t have to read music and no previous singing is necessary, just a willingness to step outside your comfort zone, get stuck in and give it a go. Everyone will be in the same boat; it’s all about the journey! Nine weeks - five songs - one live performance! Give it a go! To register your interest or to request more information please email: chairman@ bournemouthmalechoir.co.uk. Peter Beaven Chairman
In reply to John Rynne (S&A, October 30), although in principle I agree with your idea of more reservoirs. I championed such a course at the age of 11 some 50 years ago but of course the water companies have done no such thing because of the expense! I need to point out a few basic home truths about reservoirs. They are built in valleys not
on floodplains; if you built a reservoir at Eye-bridge you would flood the A31, Sturminster Marshall, Charlton Marshall, Spetsbury, the Drax estate and a vast area and not actually collect much water as it would not be very deep. Can I suggest a little bit of research or reason in future?t P Fabula Wimborne
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Charities set to benefit from church concert
Colehill Community Choir will be supporting four local charities this Christmas at their concert on Saturday, December 12, at 7.30pm in St. Michael’s Church, Colehill. Tickets are £10 each (under 16 free) and include complementary drinks in the church hall at their traditional after-concert party. The four local charities that will be beneficiaries are In Jolly Good Company (supporting people with Dementia); Wimborne Food Bank; Dorset Night Stop (emergency accommodation for children and young people) and Friends of Cannon Hill and Uddens Woods. All funds raised through tickets sales will be donated to these charities. To purchase tickets contact Susan Davies at colehill communitychoir1@gmail.com or telephone 07802 955927.
Town comes together to remember
The people of Wimborne Minster came together on Sunday for a moving Remembrance Sunday parade and service, paying tribute to all those who have served and sacrificed so much for our country, both past and present. Led by the town mayor Jeff Hart, the parade made its way through the town, accompanied by the Wessex Marching Band. A particularly poignant moment came as buglers from Wimborne Quarterjacks Marching Band sounded the Last Post and Reveille, providing an opportunity for everyone to pause, reflect and remember. The service was organised jointly by Wimborne Minster Town Council, Wimborne Royal
British Legion and Wimborne Minster Church, bringing together veterans, serving organisations, community groups and residents in a shared act of remembrance. The town council has thanked everyone who helped make the occasion so special, including the standard bearers, veterans, youth organisations, uniformed
groups, Scouts and Guides, the Mayor’s Scout and Guide, Junior Mayor and all those who worked behind the scenes to organise and support the parade and service. A special thank you was also extended to everyone in the local community who turned out in large numbers to pay their respects.
Pair jailed for laundering Two men have been jailed for offences relating to the laundering of criminal property. Shane David Manny Chapman, 36, of Verwood, and 37-yearold Christopher James Mills, of Ringwood, have been sentenced following a detailed money laundering investigation by Dorset Police. The pair were arrested in February 2024 on suspicion of money laundering contrary to Section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, following an investigation into their finances by Dorset Police’s Serious Organised Crime Team. Chapman and Mills were later charged and pleaded guilty to the offence. They were sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday, November 5. Chapman was handed three years and four months in prison for laundering £152,378 derived from criminal property between January 2022 and February 2024. Mills was sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison for
laundering £88,737 derived from criminal property over the same period. The court also granted Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs) against both, which will come into effect upon their release and are designed to restrict and disrupt future criminal activity. After the hearing, Detective Constable Ade Stocker, of the Dorset Police Serious Organised Crime Team, said: “Money laundering enables organised criminality to flourish by disguising the origins of criminal funds. “This investigation demonstrates Dorset Police’s commitment to identifying, disrupting and prosecuting those who seek to profit from criminal activity.”
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Care home music lovers unite to form choir A love of music has brought around 30 residents from Care South’s Dorset care homes together to form a choir. Residents living in homes across the county run by not-for-profit charity Care South gathered at St Ives House care home in Ringwood to sing some of their favourite songs together. Other homes taking part in the choir include Alexandra House and Elizabeth House in Poole, Talbot View and Wickmeads in Bournemouth, and Fairlawn in Ferndown. Local musician Richard Pearce acts as the choir’s conductor and accompanist, playing songs on the keyboard for residents to sing along to. Songs performed by the residents include Singin’ In The Rain, Bring Me
Sunshine, and Moon River. Speaking at one of their monthly sessions, Rosalind, who comes from a musical family and now lives at St Ives House, said: “It was absolutely fabulous. It’s just what I like and it makes me happy. It just makes you feel good.
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“It was a beautiful day spent singing with everybody.” Yvonne, who lives in Fairlawn, used to be in a band and played the organ. She said: “It was smashing. I loved the whole atmosphere. “They’re all lovely and it was so nice that everybody could join in. It was lovely to see everyone.” Singing brings a host of benefits to people’s wellbeing including a boost to their brain function, their mood, evoking happy memories and reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation. Studies also suggest that listening to music can help to lower blood pressure and improve sleep quality.
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Addressing the growth of ‘Anticipatory Grief’ A Dorset funeral group is hosting workshops for those experiencing ‘anticipatory grief’ a growing phenomenon. Along with the charity PramaLife, accredited counsellor Cindy Weller who works with Douch Family Funeral Directors, will explain the nature of what is sometimes called ‘ambiguous loss’. It is the type of grief that occurs when a terminal diagnosis is given and loved ones and carers must come to terms with it. In dementia it is often called ‘the long goodbye’ and it can feel like the person dies twice - their mind and then their body. Douch is running the workshops with PramaLife for its Memory Lane groups and volunteers, but is planning to widen them out for others in the community. PramaLife supports older adults in BCP and East Dorset through a range of support groups, special interest activities and telephone befriending. Its aim is to improve the quality of life for older adults and their carers, as well as people living with memory loss and other long-term health conditions. PramaLife runs a dementia carers’ group and information course as well as more than
80 clubs, groups and activities to support older people and adult carers. Cindy said: “Anticipatory loss is the grief we feel before a loss actually happens when someone we love is living with a
terminal illness, advanced dementia, or a serious life-limiting condition. “It can start at the moment of a diagnosis, or creep up slowly over months or years many carers of someone with dementia call this ‘the long goodbye’. “You are grieving someone who’s still with you and the grief is real even while they’re right in front of you. “The person you’re caring for is still there, but the relationship keeps changing shape, and the losses can happen again and again in ways that don’t get any easier. “There are many feelings that people might feel including sadness, guilt, anger, numbness, fear and loneliness. “The workshops are designed to help those dealing with this type of grief and, with a growing elderly population, there is more anticipatory grief around.” Emma Regan from the funeral group said: “We’ve been working with Cindy for many years and we run various groups that deal with grief. “The workshop is new but plan to widen their scope in due course. “Many people are affected by this type of loss and counselling can really help.”
Mayor cuts ribbon at care home men’s shed The Mayor of Bournemouth has cut the ribbon on a new men’s club at a care home, bringing residents together to share skills and enjoy practical activities. Roberto Rocca visited Castle Dene in Throop Road, which is operated by not-forprofit charity Care South, to officially launch the Castle Dene Men’s Shed. During the opening, Cllr Rocca met members of the club, who paint and use tools to work on a variety of projects, while chatting about the various skills they have picked up over the years. The men’s shed’s current project involves painting and redecorating a shed in the home’s garden, which will be used to store materials to be used in future projects. Members also enjoy trips out on the Care South minibus to visit local pubs, museums and other places of interest that bring back happy memories. The mayor said: “It’s great to see the residents and team getting involved in the shed.
“It was nice to see them painting and doing practical projects that involve some physical activity, which they seemed to really enjoy. “The care home team are doing a great job of bringing residents together. “I’m really impressed with the home.” Afterwards, the mayor also met other residents that are
taking part in activities around the home, including a chairbased keep-fit class. Laura Reilly, home manager, said: “We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Bournemouth to officially open our men’s shed. “He was keen to chat to our residents to find out more about the club. “We’ve had our own men’s
club for many years and decided to expand this into a men’s shed, where residents can continue using the skills they have learned over the years. “It’s lovely to see residents coming together to share their knowledge, work on projects and enjoy doing something practical, with the opportunity to make a difference to others too.” Castle Dene provides residential, respite and dementia care. Residents enjoy a daily programme of activities organised by the dedicated activities team, with opportunities to socialise and build friendships. Care South is a not-for-profit provider of high-quality residential care homes across Dorset, North Devon and Somerset, with Care at Home offices covering Dorset and Somerset. For more information about the care services available at Castle Dene, visit care-south. co.uk or call 01202 397929 to book a tour.
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Movement classes to ease strain pain Parking cheer A supportive movement class for people living with chronic pain, Moving Well, begins weekly sessions at Lighthouse Poole on Wednesday, November 18. Guided by skilled dance artist Samantha Gillingham, who has a depth of experience leading movement for wellbeing and lifelong conditions such as Parkinson’s, MS and living with cancer, the sessions are co-produced by Lighthouse Poole and Pavilion Dance South West made possible by a Dorset Community Foundation and NHS Dorset Community Wellbeing & Mental Health Fund grant. Martha Earley of Lighthouse said: “Lighthouse and Pavilion Dance South West have worked together many times, but this is a first for Lighthouse in the field of creative health.” The friendly classes offer an opportunity to explore movement, try things at your own pace and share laughter and connection along the way. Sessions run from 10.30am to 11.30am at Lighthouse, with
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Volunteers needed for ‘treemendous’ effort Volunteers and vans are needed to join Diverse Abilities’ efforts for a sustainable Christmas as part of its Treecycling fundraising initiative. The charity supports children and adults with disabilities across Dorset and is seeking volunteers to help with their Treecycling collection from Wednesday to Saturday, January 6 to 9. The charity will be collecting Christmas Trees from Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, East Dorset, and Ringwood for recycling following the festive period. Volunteers are required for driving vans and wayfinding, as well as dropping off the trees at nominated recycling points across the conurbation and beyond. Treecycling is one of the charity’s largest fundraisers of the year, and last year raised more than £35,000 from donations from supporters who had their Christmas Tree collected. Francesca Potton, community fundraiser at Diverse Abilities, said: “Treecycling is a great way to get out in the fresh air
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A Christmas single bringing together local singers, musicians and hundreds of schoolchildren will be released on Monday, November 16, to raise money for Amelia’s Rainbow, the Dorset charity supporting seriously ill children and their families. Written by Chris White, the song, called ‘Christmas At Our Place’ will be on Spotify and YouTube. It features Verwood community choir Vocalize, Ringwood band Cadence, pupils from nine local primary schools and even a professional Santa. Around 40 singers and 10 musicians have contributed to the recording, with one participant travelling 429 miles from Glasgow to take part.
Chris, pictured right, spent around 200 hours creating the song in his home studio. Inspired by his own children, the project celebrates the importance of giving children time, attention and care at Christmas. He said: “It’s a love letter to my children, and a reminder to be as present as possible with them.” Vocalize was founded in 2018 and is led by Stephanie Down, who sings the main vocal on the track. The choir has around 50 members. Pupils from nine schools sing the children’s refrain, while the musicians provide drums, bass, guitars, keyboards, trumpet, saxophones and trombone. Mel Walker, of Cadence, said: “When Chris asked me to be
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Further crippling increases in the cost of energy The prospect of further crippling increases in the cost of energy bills next January is unacceptable. The Government could help reduce those costs by changing its energy policy but it refuses so to do. While little can be done about the global price of oil and gas, the Government is choosing to add massive, avoidable policy costs to our energy bills. Some of those costs are increasing even faster than the price of oil and gas. At a recent meeting of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, I was told that the annual cost of ‘balancing the grid’ will almost treble in the next three years to £8billion in 2029/30. In 2013/14 it was only £1billion. To put this in perspective, the extra costs of balancing the grid for electricity users is more than double the existing cost of the standing charge on gas bills about which the
Government made a big issue in the Budget. I put it to Mr Slye, the boss of the National Energy System Operator, that if we did not spend so much taxpayers’ and consumers’ money on Chinese windmills and solar panels, the costs of balancing the grid would be far lower. I referred to the £47million cost of a single day’s subsidy last month to pay generators of wind and solar power to reduce their supply. Added to the consumer’s burden of balancing the grid to accommodate the peaks and troughs of wind and solar generation, the Government still seems intent on closing down the whole gas supply grid. Such a reckless policy would make us even more dependant on expensive electricity and vulnerable to foreign sabotage.
Over the last week, alongside many of you, I have taken time to commemorate those who gave up their lives to protect our freedom through the Act of Remembrance. As I travelled around the constituency placing my tributes at War Memorials, it was fascinating to see how different communities remembered, and at the two services I attended - in Lytchett Minster and in Wimborne - we listened as the scale of conflict was made personal, as the stories of local people lost in battle was shared. It can be easy to think of war as something that happens in a different time, a different place and to continue with our lives. But as the letters home of a Jack from the First World War and the daily life of Andrew in the war against the Taliban were shared with us, the war became personal. The names on the memorials came alive again - the sons, brothers and fathers of Dorset, their memory living on in the
street names, businesses and families still living in our towns and villages. Although we do not see images every day from Ukraine, lives continue to be lost on European soil and people living under occupation in the east of the country struggle to access food and medicines, with their power only working a few hours a day. Drone attacks continue, with communities covered by protective nets, while Russian missiles strike targets hundreds of miles from the frontline, reminding citizens that war is never far away. On Europe’s southern edge, another conflict continues. Despite a ceasefire coming into effect more than a year ago, air strikes are a daily threat in Gaza with more than 1,700 people killed - including an average of one child every day, according to data from UNICEF - and families living in tents risk death from exposure or disease. These are raw, bloody conflicts but modern warfare can be waged
n The major £80million project to improve the water treatment works at Knapp Mill
Valley footpath is now under control. I am still keen to ensure that the long-distance footpath is now restored so that it can be used by walkers without the need for waders! I will be discussing this at a forthcoming meeting with Natural England.
Conservative Christchurch & East Dorset CHRIS CHOPE MP in Christchurch is progressing well. On a recent visit I was able to witness the construction and also to discuss water levels on the River Avon and the problems associated with breaches in the river bank. One major breach near the crossing point of the Avon
n The campaign to reopen the GP surgery on Burton Green continues. Together with local campaigners, councillors and the South Coast Medical Practice, I recently attended a constructive meeting with the Integrated Care Board which demonstrated that local concerns are being taken seriously. The prospect of using the site for a local health hub has, hopefully, captured everyone’s imagination, with the emphasis very much on improved patient choice.
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Liberal Democrat Mid-Dorset & North Poole VIKKI SLADE MP differently. Disinformation can create fear between and within communities; threats to undersea cables risk cutting us off from the data that runs through our society or the energy that keeps us warm. Through my work on the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme over the last two years, it is clear that we are living in dangerous times. That is why I welcomed the Government’s Be Ready
campaign, which encourages households to prepare for disruption caused by cyber attacks, severe weather or other emergencies. As technology changes the way we live, it also creates new ways for hostile actors to undermine our security. As world leaders gather to discuss the threats from climate change and how we manage the risks around AI, the reality is that war is a uniquely human thing. The names we read on memorials across Mid Dorset and North Poole remind us of that. They were not victims of fate or technology. They were ordinary people caught up in the consequences of human decisions. Remembrance is not only about looking back. It is about recognising our own responsibility to build stronger communities, challenge division and support those working for peace. If war is the product of human choices, then peace can be too.
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US elections have everything to do with us! All eyes were on the US Mid-Term elections earlier this month and they did not disappoint! Stunning result for the Democrats, winning a majority and overall control in both the US Senate (roughly equivalent to our House of Lords) and the House of Representatives (equivalent to our House of Commons). Republican Donald Trump remains President of the United States and Commander in Chief, however, with the Democrats taking control of both houses of Congress, it is unlikely that the president will have everything go his way in relation to his beloved Executive Orders; past orders may even be revoked by the newly-elected Democrat majority. States like Texas, Michigan and Mississippi, turned Democrat blue for the first time in decades, with women, African Americans, Native Americans, those of Muslim
and Evangelical Christian faith and out-and-proud gay politicians, being elected by every group and demographic of American voters. Why? Much has been made of the history that was made by the mid-term winning candidates, but as with Sagal Abdi-Wali MP, who was elected in Sir Keir Starmer’s old seat of Holborn and St Pancras last month, the likes of governor Keisha Lance Bottoms and senator Peggy Flanagan, were elected because they were strong, hardworking, passionate, politicallyexperienced individuals, who campaigned on the issues that people really care about and are trusted by those people to be honest, authentic and principled. Things will go a little quiet for seven weeks as the transfers of power and office take place - the new governors and senators taking up their new positions in January 2027 and,
Dorset Labour CANDICE JOHNSON-COLE judging by the investment into the UK media coverage leading up to the mid-term results and subsequently, I think US politics will be more centre stage in political reporting in the UK too and that takes me to something else I witnessed in the US election campaign.
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encouraging insights and ideas. Feedback described the film as hopeful, giving people a sense that positive change is possible. The screening was XRW’s second in recent months, after their first at the Allendale in June. St Michael’s church in Colehill also screened the film in September.
With a population of around 20,000 across greater Wimborne, only about 500 people have seen this vital film locally so far. XRW is calling on churches, community groups, clubs,
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An incident jumped out to me a few days before polls opened. Abdul El-Sayed, now the Senator for Michigan, dismissed questions from UK Sky News’s US correspondent James Matthews, asking, ‘Are you registered to vote in the State of Michigan? If not, why would I care to talk to you?’? Has the rise of the cost of living in the UK and around the world not been attributed to the US conflict in the Middle East? US elections have everything to do with us in the UK Senator El-Sayed! I hope Abdul was just fatigued and off his game in the final stretch of a gruelling election campaign, because I like him. I also hope he and his team will reflect on this response and perhaps offer James Matthews an exclusive interview and a ‘First 100 Days’ documentary!
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imborne’s festive elves are hard at work preparing for the town’s magical Christmas Lights Switch-On Day on Saturday 28th November, promising a day packed with community spirit, brilliant local performances and a very special first-ever big screen reveal. Work is already underway to install over 25,000 LED bulbs and 2,000 metres of string and rope lighting to decorate the town. A huge real Christmas tree will also soon take centre stage in the Town Square for this much-loved, free annual event which drew thousands of visitors last year. This year, the celebrations mark the true official start of Christmas in Wimborne, highlighted by a thrilling first: the much-anticipated Wimborne Christmas advert, funded by Wimborne BID, will be publicly unveiled for the very first time on the big screen in Wimborne Square. This marks the ninth-year Wimborne BID has funded a Christmas advert for the town, produced once again with Justin Gray of Gray Creative Agency, whose clients include household names B&Q and John Lewis. The theme of the advert is kept top secret until it goes live on social media but this year thousands will be able to enjoy it first on the big screen in Wimborne Square. The festivities kick off at 1.00pm with the rousing sounds of The QuarterJacks Marching Band, setting the stage for a wonderful afternoon of music. The Town Square will then come alive with incredible vocal performances from a fantastic mix of local school and community choirs featuring Queen Elizabeth School Choir, Allenbourn Middle School Choir, Live Harmony Choir, Dumpton School Choir, Just Sing Choir, Vivamente Voices Choir and rounding off with the Love Soul Choir, leading right up to the grand lights switch-on by Wimborne Town Mayor Councillor Jeff Hart at 5.00pm. Following the 5.00pm switch-on, Wimborne’s famous Militia will officially ring in the festive season with a spectacular gunfire salute on the Minster Green. Fiona Pawsey, Chair of Wimborne BID said: “We want to encourage everyone to come down, soak up the festive cheer and be part of Wimborne’s biggest start to Christmas yet.” For more information, full event details, and updates, please visit Upcoming Events - Visit Wimborne Website
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imborne’s award-winning Museum of East Dorset is opening its historic walled garden for a new programme of winter evening entertainment this November and December.
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veryone is welcome in the heart of Wimborne, the place to be for live events and activities, all year around. There is something to satisfy every taste this festive season, with live shows, exercise classes and much, much more. The award-winning Wimborne Minster Market will be here every Friday morning until 2pm for all your festive shopping needs, followed by live music in The Allendale Café every Friday evening from 6pm. Our Christmas Wreath Making Workshops on Friday 20th November and the Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 21st November will get you in the festive spirit. Sarah Bolter brings Jolly Jingling Jazz Around The Christmas Tree on Saturday 5th December, before we present this year’s Best Ever Christmas Panto, which runs from Friday 11th December all the way to Christmas Eve! Then, on Sunday 27th December, we welcome back Chris Hill’s DIRTY DC, and we will screen a seasonal Free Family Film on Wednesday 30th December at 10:30am. Remember, tickets make great presents too! Book your tickets and find all our activities at www.theallendale.org or call 01202 887247.
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The Santa Sprint is here! A ADVERTISING FEATURE
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Christmas in Wimborne Give the gift of Wellbeing this Christmas Spread some festive cheer with Stagecoach ADVERTISING FEATURE Wimborne, Ringwood and Bournemouth! ompletely Crystal is a new Wellbeing Gift Shop in Mill
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Lane, Wimborne Minster that offers a range of meaning- ADVERTISING FEATURE ful gifts. Sourced with Care and Made with Love these gifts ur students are are designed to create a sense of wellbeing and evoke feelings getting ready to such as peace, love and joy. shine this Christmas! Browsers are welcome in the shop and Completely Crystal Come and see us spread owner Emma is really happy to provide personalised recomsome Christmas magic at mendations to help you find the perfect meaningful gift! the Wimborne Allendale
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Giftable items include quality crystals, jewellery, essential oil products, books, journals, decorative items and gift sets. They also have beautiful pieces by local makers and artists including paintings and prints, hand knitted scarves and hats, felt and fibre items. Open Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm they can be found at Unit 8 Mill Lane, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1LN. (Just over the bridge from the Hanham Road Car Park.)
Centre Christmas Market (21st November), Ringwood Furlong Centre (29th November), St Ives Christmas Primary Christmas Fayre (4th December) and Castlepoint (12th December). Parents are also invited to enjoy an Early Stages demonstration of 10 Christmas Wishes and a sneak peek at Main Stages’ spring show, High School Musical! At Stagecoach, every child has the chance to sparkle, whatever their age or ability. We accept Tax-Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers. Quote “Stour and Avon” for a FREE two-week trial and a FREE Stagecoach T-shirt if your child enrols!
Go Independent, Local & Personal for Christmas at East Street Deli ADVERTISING FEATURE
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stablished in June 2020 by owners Claire and Simon Warren, The East Street Deli in Wimborne is packed full of good things! From cheese, charcuterie, antipasti and sweet treats to coffee, store cupboard essentials, wine, craft beers and ciders, there’s plenty to discover. There’s also a great range of refillables and eco-friendly homewares.
Supporting local is important to the team at The East Street Deli, and they love championing independent producers and makers, particularly from Dorset and the surrounding area, bringing some brilliant local food and drink to their customers. But it’s the extensive cheese selection that the deli is perhaps best known for, with more than 50 different cheeses in the counter at any one time. The deli has become a destination for foodie gifts, offering hampers and gift boxes throughout the year, particularly popular at Christmas. There are ready-made options, or customers can create their own bespoke hampers. Alternatively, simply provide a budget and a few details and the team will happily put something together. Having won the ‘My Favourite Business’ award at the Wimborne Business Awards in both 2024 and 2026, the deli continues to go from strength to strength. With a genuine passion for good food and looking after people, the aim is to make everyone who walks through the door feel welcome. It’s about great products, a friendly chat and a bit of old-fashioned personal service. Just as it should be.
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Christmas in Wimborne Protecting Your Future Starts Earlier Than You Think
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RETIREMENT
Is it time to consider care & support? The colder months can be a worrying time if you have an elderly loved one, especially if they’re not coping as well as they once did. At Barchester, our dedicated teams seek to understand more than care needs. We get to know each person’s life story, passions and preferences to shape their care, support and experiences – bringing joy, purpose and fulfilment to each day.
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Micro-artist’s miniature masterpieces Internationally known microartist Graham Short will share the extraordinary story of his career with Wimborne u3a on Friday, November 20, in ‘My Life As A Micro-Artist’. Graham is famed for engraving the Lord’s Prayer on the head of a pin and on a speck of gold inside the eye of a needle. He also created the world’s smallest portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth in the eye of a needle. His talk will combine remarkable
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art on an almost unimaginable scale.” The talk takes place at Wimborne Methodist Church, King Street, at 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Entry is £2 for Wimborne u3a members and £4 for nonmembers. Wimborne u3a has nearly 500 members and around 50 groups for retired and semi-retired people. More information is available from wimborne.u3asite.uk.
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Marvellous Maggie proves a right stirrer! Former Great British Bake Off contestant Maggie Richardson will launch the annual Great Christmas Pudding Stir at Wimborne’s Museum of East Dorset. The culinary creative will be at the Wimborne venue at 11am on Saturday, November 21, to bring together festive food, Victorian traditions and an opportunity to support Wimborne Foodbank. Visitors will be able to join Maggie in the museum’s Victorian kitchen, add ingredients to the pudding mixture, take a turn stirring and make a wish. Accompanied by an assistant dressed as a Victorian kitchen maid, complete with bonnet and apron, Maggie will take visitors back in time for a culinary Christmas tradition. The Bake Off star will also host an informal Christmas food chat and Q&A in the museum’s winter garden marquee from 12.30pm to 1pm, sharing festive foodie tips and demonstrating how to tie a
Christmas pudding in a basin for cooking. And for visitors whose appetites have been whetted, Christmas pudding will also be on the menu at the museum’s Garden Tea Rooms. Meanwhile, the museum is continuing its support for
Wimborne Foodbank by inviting visitors to help provide Christmas gifts for families and individuals facing difficult circumstances. Visitors can purchase an item from the museum gift shop to donate or contribute an amount of money for the museum team to choose gifts to that value.
All donated gifts will be delivered to Wimborne Foodbank users as Christmas presents. Sharon Keenan, Wimborne Foodbank manager, said: “The Great Christmas Pudding Stir sounds like a wonderful event and we really value our partnership with the Museum of East Dorset. “Wimborne Foodbank are hoping to be able to give a present to every adult and child that we serve in the run-up to Christmas so we are super thankful that people will get the opportunity to donate a gift which will be given to someone facing hardship this Christmas.” The Great Christmas Pudding Stir celebrates customs associated with Stir-up Sunday, traditionally the last Sunday before Advent, when families gathered to make their Christmas puddings. Each person takes a turn stirring the mixture and making a wish, before the pudding is cooked and left to mature ahead of Christmas Day.
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essex Events would like to invite to our third Christmas Fair in the beautiful 19th century splendour of Bryanston School on the 21st and 22nd November. With over 90 stands, selling food, drink, crafts and homeware gifts, this is the perfect place to start your Christmas shopping. We will also be running the very popular wooden reindeer making workshops again. Local musicians will be playing and singing throughout the weekend. We also have our Street Food Area, where you can enjoy mid morning snacks and lunches, including Bratwurst, Greek, Dorset Lamb burgers and Crepes. All washed down with coffee, tea, soft drinks or gluwein. There is also lots for children to enjoy. Our children’s area will include a Frozen themed room, where kids can meet, and have
their pictures taken with Elsa and Anya, who will be joined by Superheroes. They can also enjoy our craft room where they can make Christmas decorations, or have their face painted. In association with our sponsorship partner, Meyers Estates, our children’s areas will be raising money for this years charity. As well as parking on site we are also running a Shuttle bus from Marsham car park, Blandford Town Centre starting at 10.00am and running all day.
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Event brings artists and community together A new arts event is coming to Boscombe this November, bringing together independent artists, original artwork and live demonstrations in the historic setting of the Royal Arcade. Art In The Arcade will take place on Saturday, November 21, from 10am to 4pm. More than 20 artists from across Dorset will showcase their work, giving visitors the opportunity to discover original art, meet the people behind it and see creativity in action. The event has been organised by local curator Millie Lake, through her independent arts platform, ‘Curated by Millie’ which was founded by the 30-year-old former Arts University Bournemouth student to help make the art world more welcoming and connect artists with audiences. Millie, pictured right, said: “At the heart of the event is a desire to create more opportunities for independent artists to share their work and connect
with new audiences. “Finding opportunities to exhibit, reach potential buyers and build relationships can be challenging for emerging and independent creatives. “Art In The Arcade offers a space for artists to showcase their work, make connections and introduce their practice to people who may not otherwise encounter it.” The event aims to bring fresh creative energy to the Royal Arcade, a Victorian shopping arcade that is home
to a growing community of independent businesses. By encouraging visitors to explore the arcade and discover the people and businesses within it, Art in the Arcade hopes to contribute to Boscombe’s vibrant independent scene. The fair also aims to make discovering and buying art feel more approachable. Pictured is Royal Arcade Facade by Shaun Forward. More information from curatedbymillie.co.uk/art-inthe-arcade.
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AWARD WINNING TRIBUTE TO PHIL COLLINS
Fri 20th November 7.30pm Tickets £24.50
COMEDY ARCH PRESENT LIVE AT THE TIVOLI Tues 17th November 7.30pm Tickets £22.50 (Age 18+) AN EVENING WITH MARTY WILDE
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BLACKOUT: FEAR LOVES AN AUDIENCE An immersive theatrical experience that that pulls you into a world where fear and imagination collide
ERIC & ERN STARRING IAN ASHPITEL AND JONTY STEPHENS
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stouravonmagazine.co.uk What does it feel like to enter the sea rather than simply looking at it? In Floating Worlds, Dorsetbased photographer Heather Field explores the physical and emotional experience of cold-water swimming through a collaboration with seven members of the Chilly Dippers. The Dippers are a community of sea swimmers connected with Chill Dorset, which aims to improve people’s mental and physical wellbeing. Each swimmer comes to the sea for different personal reasons. Rather than simply documenting their experiences from the shore, Heather, far right, immersed herself in their world, joining them in the water over 10 weeks to explore what cold-water swimming feels like and how photography might communicate that experience. She said: “I began by photographing the swimmers from the shore, but realised that to understand something of their experience, I needed to join them. “I became fascinated by those in-between moments where land meets sea, where anticipation gives way to immersion. “Once in the water, the sea became part of the collaboration, and transitional experience shaping photographs in ways I couldn’t always predict.” The resulting exhibition traces these moments of transition, moving between shoreline
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and sea, calm and turbulence, intimacy and exhilaration. Presented through photographs of varying scale and materials, Floating Worlds invites viewers to experience something of the sensation of being in the water, rather than simply witnessing it. The exhibition is the culmination of Heather’s MA Photography at Arts University Bournemouth, where she recently graduated. Looking ahead, Heather hopes to use photography to shine a light on people, communities and causes, building on the
VERWOOD CHORAL SOCIETY Get in the festive mood with us! Christmas concert, St Michael & All Angels. Come and join us for carols, Christmas music and readings. Saturday, December 5, 7pm. Tickets £8 at the door. Proceeds go to Verwood Scouts and Guides groups SHAFTESBURY EMPORIUM Friday & Saturday, November 13 & 14, 9am-4.30pm. Town Hall. Lots of locally-crafted & consumable items for sale. Free entry. Please bring cash! Supporting DSAA & Weldmar Hospice, Next events: Dec11 & 12
collaborative approach at the heart of Floating Worlds. Visitors are invited to view the exhibition at an Opening Reception on Tuesday, November 24, from 6pm to 8pm at Bridge Health & Wellbeing on Bridge Street in Christchurch. The exhibition will continue until noon on Friday, November 27, during the opening hours of 8.30am to 8.00pm. The exhibition is free to attend, with donations to Chill Dorset gratefully received.
SIXPENNY HANDLEY Community Christmas Fete. Village Hall, Common Road, SP5 5NJ. Saturday, November 28, 2pm-5pm. Santa’s Grotto, carols, produce stalls, family fun & games, raffle, mulled wine, festive snacks. Full details: 6dhall.org AN ECLECTIC EYE II. An exhibition of modern british & contemporary paintings & prints, pottery & jewellery. November 27 to December 6. Mon-Fri, 1pm-5pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-5pm. www.timelinearts.co.uk. Furzebrook Studios, 52 Furzebrook Rd, Wareham, BH20 5AX
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Farming & Environment
Pneumonitor added to youngstock package The Youngstock Group is everevolving, with new research and technology guiding what we deem as ‘best practice’. We have made some changes to the youngstock package, which should enable farms to pick the package which is right for them. The most significant addition to the youngstock package involves a new calf shed monitoring device called ‘Pneumonitor’. The device can be installed in a calf shed, at calf height to monitor the environment. It takes measurements regularly which get uploaded to the cloud, and can be viewed on an app, laptop, or a report can be generated. The device would allow for real-time alerts to be sent to your phone to alert you if readings are outside of the preset ‘normal’ conditions e.g. temperature falls below 12⁰C (a calf’s lower critical temperature) and allow you
to make interventions if applicable. Viewing a report over a longer time period will also allow for a good idea of the calf environment. It could also be useful in determining whether changes to a shed have made positive change. The device measures temperature, humidity, temperature-humidity index, ammonia and air quality. It is well documented that temperatures under 15⁰C and over 25⁰C cause stress for newborn calves, which can increase risk of disease and poor thrift. Humidity exacerbates
temperature extremes – the rate of energy loss at cold temperatures is increased by high humidity (the air and bedding is damp). Therefore, using the temperature-humidity index gives a more realistic view on the effect the conditions are likely to have on a calf. Ammonia is a waste product excreted from cows and calves, which is why frequent bedding up/mucking out is important. By the time we can smell ammonia in the air, levels are already high enough to be causing airway irritation. We have trialled the device in a few different locations:
Here we can see Ammonia levels fluctuating (which will be based on the difference in humidity day/night). It is interesting to see that the first time the calves were bedded up the ammonia readings were then consistently below the critical threshold, though this was not the case instantly the second time – at this point, it may be that the sheds need mucking out, rather than bedding up being sufficient. I think we would all agree it has been a mild autumn so far, however the benefit of having the Pneumonitor in place is that we can monitor temperature constantly – and can see that temperature has indeed been dipping low enough to cause cold stress to newborn calves. n For full information, visit friarsmoorlivestockhealth. co.uk/pneumonitormonitoring.
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Farm profitability squeeze reflected in land values Pressure on farm profitability continued to be reflected in farmland sales in the third quarter of 2026, with average values in England softening. The Farmland Market Update from national property consultancy Carter Jonas shows average arable land values fell by 1.1% compared with the previous quarter, to £9,361/acre, while average pasture values eased by 0.7% to £7,694/acre, although values in the South West are higher than the average. However, the national picture does not tell the full story. The firm’s agents are reporting healthy private transactions and competitive bidding for well-located land and rural property. Jack Mitchell, Carter Jonas rural partner, said several factors were affecting sentiment. “Drought-affected harvests, higher fuel, feed and labour costs and the uncertainty around the Sustainable Farming Incentive have
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squeezed margins and cashflow across the industry. That feeds directly into how much farming buyers are able, and willing, to pay for land,” he said. “With rising inflation and the prospect of interest rates staying higher for longer, it’s understandable that many farming businesses are taking a more cautious approach. “But it’s important to keep
this in perspective. Values are adjusting gradually rather than falling sharply, and for anyone with a long-term view, land continues to offer scarcity, security and steady capital growth. “The long-term proposition of acquiring farmland remains compelling.” Arable land has seen the sharpest correction, with average values now 4.6%
below their Q1 2025 peak. Pasture values are 3.3% below the high recorded in the same quarter. Over the past 15 years, average arable land values have increased by 42.6%, while average pasture values have risen by 52.9%. Both markets also remain comfortably above the lows seen earlier in the decade. Sophie Davidson, associate research analyst at Carter Jonas, said quarterly figures should be viewed in context. “Recent quarters have been characterised by softer values and a more cautious buyer base, but short-term movements tell only part of the story,” she said. “While current market conditions are undoubtedly more challenging, the sector’s longer-term track record shows the importance of assessing farmland performance over a longer period rather than through quarterly fluctuations alone.”
Celebrations for community volunteers Since October 2023 the team at Flourish in Nature CIC have been supporting adults with additional support needs to volunteer in nature, particularly in the New Forest. Co-founders Lisa Grabsch and Paul Naidu brought a wealth of experience of working with adults with learning disabilities in Supported Living and Day Service settings and combined it with their passion for nature and the outdoors. They said: “We’re so excited to be celebrating our third birthday. “It’s been the most fun and rewarding role; helping to integrate people with additional needs into existing opportunities in the New Forest - enabling them to be a part of the volunteer community that helps with the conservation of this unique area of nature on our doorstep.” Lisa says she experienced a thriving volunteer community involved with conservation work around the national park and saw an opportunity to make this accessible to people who need some additional support to be able to take part. Thanks to the funding and welcome from the New Forest National Park Authority and their regular volunteers, the groups have become an integral part of the authority’s Conservation
Volunteer Days several times a month. Volunteers come from within and around the New Forest, even from as far as Winchester. One regular volunteer who has been joining the group since it’s early days said: “I’m from
Sway and being part of Flourish in Nature means I get to go to another part of the New Forest. It’s good exercise and I get to help nature thrive.” Over these three years the tasks have included planting of native trees and hedgerows, shrub removal for heathland restoration, work at archaeological sites as well as litter picking - and best of all spending time in some of the most beautiful sites around the New Forest. Paul added: “The thing that made it all possible three years ago was a grant from the Merrell Trust towards the purchase of a welfare van, and support from the New Forest Trust for solar panels to power a toilet, heater and water urn, making this a mobile respite area. “And thanks to the welfare van we can also offer lifts where needed.” Volunteers and their carers can sign up to receive upcoming inclusive volunteering dates and locations, and book themselves on to the sessions they wish to attend. For those who like to spend time outdoors more regularly, Flourish in Nature also runs a day service provision. Visit flourishinnature.org.uk for more information.
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