More than 8,000 visitors, 300-plus vehicles and £42,000 raised for good cause at Lulworth Castle
All change on Sandbanks Ferry
THE Sandbanks Ferry is set to introduce Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology for vehicle crossings and move toll payments online.
The company says this will make life easier for passengers by removing the need for barriers and for vehicles to stop.
ANPR cameras will automatically read number plates as vehicles approach the ferry when the system comes into operation on Wednesday, July 1.
Vehicle crossing payments in person by card, paper ticket or by Sandbanks Ferry Toll Card (SFTC) will no longer be possible from then, but the cost of crossings is unchanged.
Mike Kean, chair of The Sandbanks Ferry, said: “We recognise the Ferry plays a critical role in the local community and is essential for the local economy.
“We are investing to make
sure this business is fit for the future, and part of that means upgrading our systems to meet modern standards.
“Our current tolling provider is withdrawing service at the end of June, so this was absolutely the right moment to move to a faster, more capable system.
“We also know that at peak times, there can be congestion with vehicles queuing to pay.
“We are confident that this free-flowing traffic system will make a real and noticeable
difference, getting people across the water faster and reducing pressure on local roads.”
Customers can pay online at SandbanksFerry.co.uk/Pay, choosing from three options –pay after travel and buy tokens in advance, or regular users can set up an account, with discounts available for bulk purchases.
SFTC account holders will need to set up a new ANPR account prior to July 1 before their passes expire to travel, and any unused passes will
automatically be converted into ANPR tokens.
Paper tickets can be credited onto ANPR Accounts at the Ferry Office before March 31, 2027, where staff will be on hand to assist with the transition. Toll prices are unchanged, and pedestrians and cyclists are not affected.
Mr Kean added: “We know there will be a settling-in period and we want to make sure every passenger feels confident using the new system.
“Extra staff will be available on board and in the Ferry Office to help passengers through the change, and full step-by-step guidance is available on our website. Anyone with questions is very welcome to come and talk to us.”
The payment website will be live prior to July 1, allowing passengers to set up accounts and familiarise themselves with the system in advance.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition will remove the need for barriers and for vehicles to stop PHOTO: Sandbanks Ferry
County stumps up £5m for seafront scheme
THE seafront at Swanage is set to be safeguarded and improved after Dorset Council approved £5 million of funding.
The money will pave the way for stabilisation works to the town’s Green Seafront and improvements to the main beach seafront road.
The project brings together Swanage Town Council’s £6.9m plan to stabilise the Green Seafront and Dorset Council’s £2.5m project to upgrade Shore Road.
Dorset Council has agreed to contribute £2.5m towards the stabilisation works, helping to close a funding gap in the town council’s scheme, and a further £2m for highway improvements, in addition to £500,000 already committed.
Cllr Jon Andrews, Cabinet member for Place Services, said: “Swanage’s Green Seafront is a hugely important part of the town’s identity, and it’s vital that we act now to safeguard it for the future.
“Improving the pedestrian
experience along Shore Road will also help enhance the public realm along the seafront.
“By working in partnership with Swanage Town Council, we can both preserve this much-loved area and improve it for residents, businesses and visitors alike.”
Tourism in Swanage is worth about £77m a year to Dorset’s economy and supports more than 1,000 jobs.
The Green Seafront has been affected by increased ground movement in recent years and
without intervention would further deteriorate and could lead to the space not being available for events.
The Shore Road project will aim to improve safety and accessibility along the seafront with wider pavements, improved crossings, removal of on-street parking and traffic calming measures.
Swanage Town Mayor Cllr Chris Tomes said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Dorset Council.
“The work to the Green Seafront will not only address ground instability but will deliver better access, enhanced public spaces and environmental improvements, creating a more resilient and inviting seafront for residents and visitors for decades to come.”
Swanage ward member Cllr Gary Suttle said: “This is truly a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect and enhance the long-term future of our seafront which will secure Swanage’s reputation as a high-quality visitor destination.
“The Green Seafront attracts over 100,000 visitors annually through events such as Swanage Carnival and the enhancement and protection of this area will help ensure these events continue to thrive.”
Proposals for both the Green Seafront and Shore Road were developed following several years of technical studies and public engagement.
Work is expected to move into the next phase during 2026 and 2027, including detailed design, planning and procurement.
Construction is anticipated to start in early autumn next year, with the work completed ahead of the 2028 summer season.
Citizens Advice chief retires
CITIZENS Advice East Dorset & Purbeck has said goodbye to its chief executive who has retired after volunteering and working for the organisation for 27 years.
Helen Goldsack started as a volunteer for Citizens Advice in 1999 at Wareham and then in 2002 became a paid member of staff working for Dorchester Citizens Advice and then as Purbeck manager based in Wareham.
Helen was then appointed chief executive of Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck following the merger of Purbeck and East Dorset Citizens Advice in 2021.
Alan Breakwell, chair of trustees, Citizens Advice East
Dorset & Purbeck, said: “Helen has been an inspirational lead for our organisation and will be very much missed by everyone at Citizens Advice.
“Her leadership, energy and commitment has helped guide the organisation through some very difficult times including covid, the cost-of-living crisis and the energy crisis while ensuring we deliver the best possible service to the local community.”
Helen said: “During my time with Citizens Advice, I’ve seen the organisation change, grow and adapt to meet the demands of the people we help and I have enjoyed the challenges this brings.
“I’m very proud of
introducing the Advice Bus to the local community which has now helped over 3,000 people who may not have been able to access our existing service.
“The success of our organisation is down to the dedication, compassion and commitment from our team of wonderful volunteers and staff.
“I have really enjoyed my time working for Citizens Advice and will miss the team, but it’s now time for me to hand the reins over and enjoy retirement.”
For more information about Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck, visit www. edpcitizensadvice.org.uk
For general advice and support call the Dorset
Adviceline freephone 0800 144 8848 –Textphone 0800 144 8884 – 10am-4pm weekdays or visit www.edpcitizensadvice. org.uk
Work on Swanage seafront should be completed ahead of the 2028 summer season PHOTO: Andy Lyons Photography
Alan Breakwell, chair of trustees, Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck, with Helen Goldsack
£100,000 gift to restore historic tank
THE Tank Museum at Bovington has received a £100,000 boost in its £1 million appeal to restore an important tank.
The money to help restore the world’s oldest King Tiger has come as a private donation from museum supporter William Bannister.
It means the appeal is nearly half way to its target within eight months of being launched.
The King Tiger V2 was built in December 1943 by Henschel and spent its entire service at its testing facility in Germany.
When Allied forces captured it, the tank was found fully stowed and ready to fight –
although it is not believed it ever fired a shot in anger.
The museum’s workshop team have already started work on the restoration project.
Director of Curatorial Services Nick Booth said: “We are so grateful to William for his generous donation towards the restoration project of the unique King Tiger V2.
“We have worked with William for several years and his remarkable collection of historic vehicles often joins our
own running fleet of vehicles during our live action displays.
“Restoring such a rare and historically significant Second World War tank is a complex and challenging undertaking.
“Thanks to this donation, alongside the generosity of our other supporters, we are now closer to achieving our
fundraising goal – however, we still have a way to go, and we are very grateful to any new supporters to help us reach our target.”
Members of the public can follow the restoration on The Tank Museum Workshop YouTube channel and support the project by visiting tankmuseum.org/ktv2
The hull of the King Tiger V2 gets a jetwash and the final drive removal
News Trust plots way ahead at Upton Heath
DORSET Wildlife Trust is looking ahead following the acquisition of 110 acres of land at the heart Upton Heath.
It wants to bring the neglected area back into good ecological order with the longstanding uncertainty linked to historic minerals permissions now resolved.
Planned work includes tackling invasive species, restoring heathland structure, improving water management and reducing the risk of heathland fires.
500-acre reserve to make it a better environment for rare species such as sand lizards, Dartford warblers and smooth snakes.
It will also seek to improve paths, access and signage, expand volunteering opportunities, and create new ways for people to experience and learn about the heath.
Swanage Tidal & Solar Predictions June '26
The Trust aims to integrate the land into the wider
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The land was purchased following a big fundraising effort with support coming from Dorset Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, Lytchett Minster and Upton Town
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Complied by the National Coastwatch Institution, Swanage from tidal data provided by the Channel Coast Observatory
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Brian Bleese, chief executive of Dorset Wildlife Trust, said: “This is a truly remarkable achievement by a huge number of people in an incredibly short space of time.
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“It shows what can be achieved when people come together with urgency, determination and a shared commitment to protecting nature for future generations.”
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PURBECK Young Musicians will be givng a concert at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Swanage.
The event will feature some of the group's best musicians as well as combined inter-school string, brass, vocal and woodwind ensembles.
The concert is on Tuesday, June 30, at 7pm and tickets are £5 on the door – children free.
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SWANAGE singer Karen Grant – pictured – will be giving a Midsummer Concert at St James' Church, Kingston.
Proceeds from a retiring collection, with a minimum suggested donation of £5, will go to the church and the Psoriasis Association.
The concert is on Sunday, June 21, at 2pm.
Smooth snakes and sand lizards can be found on Upton Heath PHOTOS: Steve Davis
Newly acquired land at Upton Heath PHOTO: Anna Kenny
Busy summer on Brownsea
THE National Trust has unveiled a programme of nature, cultural and wellness events set to run throughout the 2026 season on Brownsea Island.
This year sees the launch of a new series of gentle supported walks designed for individuals who may be feeling isolated, bereaved or in need of restorative time in nature.
Held on the first Wednesday of each month, these small group walks are free to attend, with travel and entry to the island included. Advance booking is essential.
Nature lovers can enjoy regular Wild Wetland Bird Walks, led by Dorset Wildlife Trust rangers and National Trust volunteers.
These guided sessions offer a chance to observe the island’s rich birdlife in and around Poole harbour.
The lagoon is a highlight
during nesting season when Sandwich and common terns raise their young on the gravel islands.
Visitors can watch the adults hovering over the water as they fish, and later in the spring feeding their newly hatched chicks.
Throughout June, the island will host weekly Bird and Bat Safaris every Thursday evening. Guests can watch the island’s birdlife settle in for the night before turning their attention to the island’s nocturnal residents.
A variety of guided walks will be on offer on Brownsea Island
PHOTO: National Trust/ Megan Taylor
As dusk falls, participants will have the chance to try bat detecting and listening out for the unusual call of the elusive nightjar.
Music enthusiasts can enjoy a memorable summer experience as the Susie Kimber Trio returns for three special evening performances in July and August, featuring soulful Motown favourites and pop classics.
Each evening begins aboard the vintage yacht The Dorset Queen, where guests will be
welcomed with a complimentary drink during the cruise to the island.
Once ashore, local caterer The Salt Pig will be serving up food to start an evening of live music, dancing and singing.
Outdoor theatre will also make a return this year, with The Handlebards bringing their lively, humorous and creative production of Macbeth to Brownsea from Thursday to Saturday, August 27-29.
Visitors are encouraged to bring along friends, family, picnics, chairs and blankets to enjoy an evening of openair theatre.
Visitor operations and experience manager Dania Schmitz-Vaughan said: “We want to run events on Brownsea that appeal to everyone and this year is no exception.
“It’s wonderful to see so many happy, smiling faces on the island.”
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Ready, steady – it’s time for carnival!
THIS year’s Corfe Mullen Carnival promises a busy programme of events for local people and visitors, with the centrepiece Carnival Day at the Platinum Jubilee Fields recreation ground.
The carnival has long been a highlight of the local calendar bringing together families, businesses and community groups in support of a wide range of local causes.
This year, proceeds will help fund community initiatives and support local beneficiaries including 2nd Corfe Mullen Scout Group and Corfe Mullen United Juniors Football Club.
The highlight of Carnival Day, on Saturday, June 13, will be the parade, featuring a colourful procession of floats, performers and community groups.
It leaves Albert Road at 1pm and will go along Wareham Road and Blandford Road before arriving at the recreation ground.
Carnival Day is free to enter and families will find plenty to keep children entertained, with activities ranging from funfair rides and interactive games to demonstrations and performances, including by Sodapops, Band of Others and the QE School Percussion Group.
Local organisations and businesses will also be showcasing their work.
Dog lovers can enjoy the Carnival Dog Show, featuring seven fun categories. Entry is £1 per category, with registration from 2pm and judging from 3pm.
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They’re raising a glass on World Whisky Day...
RESIDENTS and staff at Upton Bay care home at Hamworthy ‘enjoyed a wee dram’ when they joined in the fun of World Whisky Day. They took part in a virtual event with Scotch Whisky Experience and enjoyed a glass or two of Famous Grouse while they learnt about the history of whisky, distillation, Scotland’s
distilleries and how to spot a good whisky.
Upton Bay general manager Mevin Sohorye said: “We have all learned so much today about the history of whisky, how it is made and all the different places it is made now, not just in Scotland and Ireland – who knew there was such a thing as Japanese whisky?!
carnival’s fundraising efforts will offer the chance to win a fantastic selection of prizes with tickets available in advance and on the day, and the draw at 5pm.
Refreshments will be available in the popular ‘food village’, although visitors are very welcome to bring their own picnic.
New for this year is a Quiet Hour from 11.30am-12.30pm for those who would prefer a quieter and less crowded environment.
Free parking will be available on Carnival Day. Visitors travelling by car are advised to plan their arrival around the parade route, which will temporarily affect access.
To avoid disruption, it will be best to arrive at the recreation ground before 1pm or after 2.30pm.
Before Carnival Day, a horse race night was set to be held at the Royal British Legion on Friday, May 29.
A fundraising quiz night will be held at The Dorset Soldier pub on Thursday, June 11, starting at 8.15pm.
Teams can put their knowledge to the test in a
relaxed and friendly setting, with entry priced at £12 a team – maximum of six people a team, booking in advance required.
Carnival celebrations conclude with the popular 5K and 1 mile run on Tuesday, June 16, featuring runners of all abilities.
The junior run starts at 7pm and the adult run at 7.30pm – to enter, complete a downloadable form and pay an entry fee.
A spokesperson for the organising committee said: “Corfe Mullen Carnival is all about bringing people together.
“From our horse race night through to the run, it’s a fantastic programme of events that showcases community spirit.
“We hope everyone will come along and support the many local causes that benefit.”
Anyone interested in volunteering on Carnival Day can make contact via secretary@ corfemullencarnival.com
For more information, including event timings, entry details and downloadable forms, visit the Carnival website and follow the official Facebook page.
“Our residents really enjoyed their tasting session and had great fun sampling some whisky-based cocktail recipes.”
of the residents at Upton Bay said: “I love a wee dram of whisky – there really isn’t anything better. I think I will sleep well tonight!”
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Centre, which has helped thousands of visitors with everything from travel advice to accommodation information and more over the years, is set to celebrate its 90th anniversary this week.
The Information Centre first opened its doors to the public on June 10, 1936, in the historic 18th century White House in Shore Road, overlooking Swanage Bay. It is believed to be the longest serving visitor information centre in the UK still operating from its original premises.
To commemorate the anniversary, a week of celebrations is running until Sunday (June 14).
Throughout the week, the White House will be decorated with bunting and displays celebrating the history of the building and the Information Centre.
Swanage Town Council has also explored historic archives and uncovered a wealth of information, some of which will be shared during the celebrations.
The highlight of the week will be the centre’s official birthday on Wednesday (June 10) when former members of
staff have been invited to attend a special anniversary gathering.
Former employees dating back to 1982 are planning to attend.
The anniversary celebrations aim to recognise not only the long history of the Information Centre, but also the dedication and commitment of the many staff who have worked there.
Swanage Mayor Councillor Chris Tomes said: “For 90 years, the Swanage Information Centre has provided a warm welcome to visitors from across the UK and beyond.
“It is a cornerstone of our community and tourism economy, and we are incredibly proud of the high quality service it continues to provide to both visitors and residents across the town.”
Former members of staff or anyone with information about the history of the centre is encouraged to get in touch with the Swanage Information Centre.
Beaches get spring clean thanks to Trefoil ladies
MEMBERS of Swanage Trefoil Guild joined in the organisation’s SWEEP challenge by doing a beach clean at Swanage beach, helped by members of the Kinson and Poole branches.
The Dorchester and Weymouth Trefoil Guilds cleaned the beach at Weymouth; the Dorsetwide and Beaminster branches the beach at Lyme Regis; Wimborne went to Durley Chine; while Mudeford Trefoil Guild cleaned Avon Beach at Mudeford.
SWEEP stands for the South
A BRIEF HISTORY
IN 1936, Swanage Urban District Council opened the White House as the town’s Information Bureau to support the growing tourism economy and provide assistance to visitors arriving in the town.
The Information Bureau closed during the Second World War, but the White House continued to serve the community as an Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Centre, Home Guard Headquarters and air raid shelter, before later operating as a wartime Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Information Bureau went from strength to strength following the war, evolving into the Tourist
Information Centre during the 1970s.
In the early 2000s, the future of the centre was questioned due to financial pressures and changing visitor habits, but Swanage Town Council chose to invest in the future of the service.
Swanage Town Council is continuing to seek memories, photographs and stories relating to the Information Centre and the White House.
In recent years, the centre has received national recognition, winning Gold awards at both the Dorset Tourism Awards and the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards.
West England Eco Project and is running until December 2027.
Dorset County Council, BCP council and Weymouth Town Council helped provide the necessary equipment.
Members found numerous tiny pieces of plastic and glass – dangerous to birds, fish and other animals such as dogs – as well as pieces of fishing net washed up by the sea. They also found some broken bottles and cans – but not many – and were pleased that locals and visitors generally left little litter.
Trefoil is the adult section of Girlguiding and any adult who supports Girlguiding, Scouting and the community is welcome
to join.
For more information, email Dorset county secretary Judy Thompson at jct19336@gmail. com
Members from Swanage, Dorsetwide and Poole Trefoil Guilds
Swanage Information Centre at The White House on the seafront and (above left) some of the staff
PHOTO Swanage Town Council
Your Health Matters
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£23m building heralds a new era for mental health care in Dorset
A NEW £23 million inpatient unit has opened in Poole, the first phase of expanded and improved facilities to support people across Dorset struggling with severe mental health issues.
Chaddesley House, at St Ann’s Hospital in Sandbanks, has been purpose-built by Dorset HealthCare to increase capacity and enhance services for local men and women needing 24-hour care and intensive treatment.
The building is part of a £70.6 million investment in Dorset’s mental health services as part of the Government’s New Hospital Programme (NHP). A new high intensity unit for children and young people will open in Bournemouth this summer, while further improvements to the St Ann’s site will be introduced over the next
couple of years.
Dorset HealthCare chief executive Matthew Bryant joined NHP strategy director Darren Crook for the opening ceremony, alongside representatives from the Dorset Mental Health Forum and developers Kier Construction, and St Ann’s staff.
Local MPs Neil DuncanJordan (Poole), Tom Hayes (Bournemouth East), Lloyd Hatton (South Dorset) and Jessica Toale (Bournemouth West) also attended the event.
Work on Chaddesley House began two years ago, and the two-storey unit will host two specialist adult wards. The first floor Chine Ward will relocate female patients from a listed building elsewhere on the site which limits modern development, offering improved facilities and
increased capacity (14 beds).
On the ground floor, Haven Ward – divided into eight-bed male and five-bed female psychiatric intensive care units – will also add to bed numbers on the site, as well as making space elsewhere at St Ann’s for extensive refurbishment and modernisation works, due to be completed over the course of 2027/28
The next Dorset HealthCare vNHP project – a £17.9m eight-bed high intensity environment unit for children
and young people in Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth – is set to open in June. It will mean seriously ill young people can be cared for locally instead of being sent for specialist treatment elsewhere, potentially hundreds of miles from family and friends, which will greatly improve their chances of recovery.
Watch a short video about the opening of Chaddesley House on Dorset HealthCare’s YouTube channel at https:// youtu.be/wEk1jAEynAg
New Outpatient Suite at hospice
THE new Outpatient Suite at Weldmar Hospice in Dorchester has been officially opened.
The facility will improve end-of-life care for patients and their families, providing complementary therapies, physiotherapy assessments, counselling and wellbeing support in a larger and improved building.
The £750,000 funding for the outpatient suite came from the Capital Fund for Hospices.
Weldmar received £525,000 from the Department of Health and Social Care in July last year to help modernise its facilities.
It was subsequently awarded a further £221,000 as part of the Government’s £25 million top-up, aimed at supporting urgent building repairs and improving facilities and patient rooms in children’s and adult hospices.
Lloyd Hatton, Labour MP for South Dorset, who attended the official opening, said: “The care that Weldmar offers goes well beyond helping just one individual.
“Their dedicated team goes above and beyond to make sure that every family is supported, whether that is through practical help,
emotional care or simply providing a safe and welcoming environment in the most difficult circumstances.”
He added: “I am acutely aware that hospice providers across Dorset have faced continued financial uncertainty since the Covid-19 pandemic.
“This new investment should partly help to secure the future of Weldmar, but there is much more we must do to give Weldmar long-term financial security.
“Charities like Weldmar cannot be expected to carry the burden alone – they need consistent financial backing
from the Government and the NHS to continue their critical work.”
The ribbon cutting ceremony at Chaddesley House
MP Lloyd Hatton at Weldmar Hospice in Dorchester
Country Fair date
THIS summer’s Chesil Bank Country Fair is set to celebrate the grand opening of the refurbished Recreation Ground.
The event, which also marks the completion of the new permissive path linking Portesham to the site, is a milestone for the area.
Attractions include traditional country fair stalls, local food and drink, and craft displays from local makers.
Families will find plenty to enjoy, with children’s activities, traditional races and a family dog show.
The fair will also feature a scarecrow competition and the ever-popular Chesil Bank Bake-Off, inviting bakers of all ages to show off their culinary talents.
Chesil Bank Country Fair is on Sunday, August 16, from noon-4pm.
Some like it hot!
TEAM members at Chestnut Nursery in Poole worked flat-out to keep thousands of bedding plants at their prime in the sweltering, recordbreaking May heat –including ever-popular hanging baskets!
It’s all in a day’s work, however, for adults with life-impacting mental health conditions, who are supported to achieve their ambitions via the nursery’s horticultural therapy programme –whatever the weather.
M argaret Green Animal Rescue From rescue to resilience
WE recently welcomed three puppies into the world at Margaret Green Animal Rescue – Nala, Simba and Zazu.
They were born on-site after their mum, Mary, was rescued from a household where more than 65 dogs had been living together.
Over time, we noticed that Nala and Simba were not developing as expected.
Our vets discovered spinal abnormalities, most likely Spina Bifida – a rare condition in dogs that can cause significant physical challenges.
While Simba has been less affected, Nala also has deformities in her front legs and paws, meaning she needed help to begin walking.
Thanks to specialist
physiotherapy and support, Nala has made incredible progress.
As she grows, she is wearing custom splints designed to build strength while allowing her to walk,
Motor show raises £42,000 for blind charity
THE Dorset Blind Association’s (DBA) 10th annual motor show, held at Lulworth Castle last month, raised more than £42,000 in support of people living with sight loss across Dorset.
The public turned out in strong numbers for the milestone event, with organisers estimating more than 8,000 visitors across the day, despite an unsettled weather forecast.
The show also welcomed 300-plus vehicles, ranging from classic and vintage models through to modern supercars, making it one of the largest displays in the event’s history.
The show also delivered a full day of entertainment, family activities, food and drink, and artisan stalls.
The DBA would like to thank all sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers and members of the public who supported the event.
It wanted to give special thanks to returning Platinum Sponsor Blue Sky Financial Planning and Supercar Sponsor Daizun Investments.
The charity would also like to thank DBA patron James Weld and the Weld family for allowing the show to take place in the grounds of Lulworth Castle.
Sam Baker, community relations officer at the DBA, said: “To reach our 10th motor show and raise over £42,000 is something we are incredibly proud of.
play and explore comfortably. Zazu and Mary have found their forever homes, while Nala and Simba remain in loving foster homes, receiving regular treatment and monitoring as they prepare for their next adventure.
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“The support from the public, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers and the wider car community has been absolutely fantastic.
“Over the last decade, this event has grown into something really special and it reflects the incredible community spirit we’re so fortunate to have around us here in Dorset.
“Every pound raised will make a real difference to blind and partially sighted people across the county, helping us continue providing vital support and services.
“We’re hugely grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s event such a success.”
Planning is already underway
for the next DBA Motor Show in 2027.
Founded in 1918, the DBA has supported blind and partially sighted people across Dorset for over a century.
Funds raised through events such as the motor show help the charity continue delivering essential services, including practical support, social activities, equipment advice and wellbeing services to more than 1,000 members every month. For more information, visit: www.dorsetblind.org.uk
Supporters can donate via text: £3 – text BLIND to 70331; £5 – text BLIND to 70970; £10 – text BLIND to 70191.
Nala is wearing custom splints to help her build strength
The Dorset Blind Association Motor Show at Lulworth Castle PHOTO: Stephen Faulkner
Long hits Marnhull for six with super spell of seam bowling
by Mike Nash
SWANAGE CC’s 1st XI have won one of their three completed matches so far this season with two abandonments due to the inclement early season weather.
The main contributions with the bat have come from Harry Long, Coby Perry, Mark Stacey and Sam Wells.
The bowling highlight has been Freddie Long’s sixwicket-haul against Marnhull.
Australian ‘quick’ Coby Perry, who has regularly been ‘clocked’ at over 80mph, has had two five-wicket hauls.
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The 2nd XI have won one of their two completed games, but have also had two abandoned.
Their main contributors with the bat have been Ben Allatt, Chris Backhouse, Jernimain, John Lewis and Mike Nash.
The leading wicket-taker is Steve Ramsay, who has been ably supported by Andrew Hancock, James, Jernimain and Josh (G).
The 3rd XI have lost both of their completed matches against strong 1st XI sides.
The main contributors with the bat have been David Alcock, Josh (G), Tim Ives and Geoff Willcocks.
The most successful bowlers so far have been Alan Marks, Bradley, Danny, Josh (G), Josh (V-S), George and Liam.
The Women & Girls Hard-Ball team have won one of their two games.
The stand-out batters have been Hannah Attride, Jo Roberts-Miller and Nala.
The stand-out bowlers have been Eden, Faye, Nala, Pam and Sophie (C).
The WAG’s Soft-Ball side have also won one of their two matches.
The main contributors with the bat have been Amanda Braznell, Bev Lagden and Pam Sealey.
Meanwhile, Bev, Pam and Suki have all made useful contributions with the ball.
The Under-11s/13s and 15s have all been in action with some brilliant performances by everyone, especially, Frankie, Henry, Jaxon, Noah, Ruby and Saaqib.
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Swanage cricketer Freddie Long
AFTER a benign spring, when a profusion of early orchids appeared across the downlands above Anvil Point lighthouse, summer has nearly arrived in Durlston Country Park.
Our guillemot colony is now busy with parent birds ferrying fish to their chicks and attempting to stave off assaults by hungry ravens – all the drama can be viewed live on our Guillemot Cam, in the Castle reception, or over at www.durlston.co.uk/webcam
Our hard-working Hereford cattle have returned to Durlston’s downland for the season, their new calves in tow, grazing back the dominant grasses to create space and
opportunity for rare wildflowers.
Please continue to keep your dogs under close control and ensure you close gates behind you to avoid any escapees!
Durlston’s evening Seabird Cruises continue each Friday through June.
In collaboration with Coastal Cruises, and departing from Swanage Pier at 7pm, join the Durlston Rangers aboard ship for two hours of guillemots, puffins, peregrines and the iconic geology of the Jurassic Coast.
£25 per person, booking required via www. coastalcruisespoole.co.uk/ bird-watching-cruise
June sees the continuation of Durlston’s busy schedule of guided walks.
A Guided Walkies for canine companions takes place on Saturday, June 20, and a new bookable evening walk celebrating the Summer Solstice falls on Sunday, June
21 – complete with a drink on the Castle terrace!
Join our ever-popular Park to Pier event on Saturday, June 27, or on Saturday, July 4, meet some of Durlston’s nocturnal residents at our Meet a Moth event, to see what emerges from our overnight moth trapping.
For more information, check www.durlston.co.uk/ events for dates, booking requirements and further details.
For more information, visit the Durlston website, www. durlston.co.uk
Visit the Seventh Wave cafe website at www.seventhwave restaurant.co.uk
Hospice gift and a tot of rum!
MEMBERS of the Weymouth and Portland branch of the Fleet Air Arm Association have given the proceeds of a year of fundraising to Weldmar Hospicecare.
They presented a cheque for £1,427 raised over 2025/26 to the charity at Weldmar Inpatient Unit.
To raise funds, the branch sponsors events that bring members together.
It hosted an inaugural Black Tot Day celebration at Weymouth Workies last August which attracted 60 members to commemorate the final day of the Royal Navy’s daily rum ration (July 31, 1970).
The evening featured a ceremonial funeral for the tot, a naval-themed quiz, rum tasting and heartfelt toasts.
In March, the branch ran a
horse racing charity evening in which members owned horses, placed bets and cheered on their picks.
Branch member Andy Powell recently ran the Weymouth half marathon to support Weldmar.
Eden Fraser, from Weldmar, thanked branch members for their support throughout the year.
Weldmar Hospicecare was selected as the 2026 branch charity through a member vote.
The hospice aims to provide compassionate end-of-life care and several former branch members have been in its care.
Branch vice-chair Paul D’Arcy said: “This year proved what our branch is really about – members stepping up, supporting each other and making a genuine difference.
“The £1,427 represents more
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than money. It’s the result of members giving their time, enthusiasm and friendship.”
The branch welcomes serving and ex-FAA new members passionate about naval heritage and community service.
For details, contact branch secretary Ian Tate at faaa. wpsecretary@outlook.com or attend the monthly meeting at Weymouth Working Men’s Club – first Friday of the month at 7.30pm.
Durlston Country Park has a lot going on this month
Eden Fraser (left) and Ange Sherry (right), from Weldmar Hospicecare with Weymouth and Portland Fleet Air Arm Association members PHOTO: FAA Weymouth &
‘Is new ANPR ferry system even legal?’
WHEN Sandbanks ferry did away with paper tickets, I diligently purchased a plastic card. And when I lost it, the kind people at the Ferry Office provided me with a replacement and transferred my unused balance to it for a very modest £5 fee.
Now, the new card will become obsolete at the end of June and will be replaced by ANPR registration.
This month, the Ferry Company will send me an email with full instructions as to how to transfer my unused trips from the card to the ANPR scheme.
There are three cars in the family and apparently I will be able to register up to five for ANPR online at no additional charge.
I will comply with their requests and will let you know how I get on.
Should be easy, I’m told, but I seem these days to work on the basis that if something can possibly go wrong, it will. So watch this space!
I feel so sad for the ferry employees that are losing their jobs at the end of June and to all of them, thank you for so many years of cheerful and courteous service.
Apparently, anyone driving through without being registered will have 24 hours to pay or be fined £30.
Is this legal? Can a Ferry Company or an ANPR provider really do this? And is it worth their while for a measly six quid? And what about cars with non-UK plates? Will the long arm of the ‘law’ stretch out to Spain or France? And what about pedestrians wanting to walk on to get to Studland beach? Will they have to carry ID cards or registration plates? And what about power cuts?
Sorry, Mike, but this is a disaster waiting to happen.
I do hope I’m wrong and let the oncoming summer season prove it.
I’m still firmly of the opinion
by David Hollister
that cash is still legal tender but accept that it’s up to the merchant to decide whether or not to accept it.
I still feel that the passing of the old ‘cash and pay booth’ scheme is a retrograde step, but that still won’t make me go round by road in protest. I just hate that journey, especially when an un-named utility service decides to cone off a section of the A351 by the Halfway Inn and leave it unmanned – at least, on every occasion that I’ve tried to use the A351 nobody’s been working. Or even been there. Not even a signboard to explain what’s going on, or a phone number to call.
It’s government-creep at its very worst.
Wasn’t it John Major in the early 90s who promised that if elected, he would make it a statutory requirement that anyone digging up the road should take ownership of the hole with clearly-marked signboards?
These days, too many petty bureaucrats are making too many ‘regulations’ and depending upon the proceeds of the resultant fines to prop up their departments. And too many of us are simply capitulating and just paying up without question.
JUST had an interesting altercation with the driver of a HUGE articulated lorry trying to negotiate his way round the Bankes Arms corner heading for Swanage. When it comes to traffic flow, size clearly matters. Especially when he’s in a 48-ton artic and I’m in an MX5.
Now I know that we need to keep our businesses re-stocked but surely there must be a way of doing so without using lorries this size? Sooner or later someone’s going to get hurt. Probably one of the idiots who insist on crossing the road at the
blind corner by the Bankes Arms, rather than the sensible and safe pedestrian crossing about 10 yards further up.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warned “people might change where they go on holiday this year”, and while the government insists there is no need to cancel flights or continental holidays, some Brits are deciding to stay put. Including me.
I love the time I spend in Spain but a combination of the new passport regulations and the possibility that my flight would be cancelled at the last moment, really makes me think twice. Let alone the fare increases caused by Trump’s Middle East war.
There is already an increase in demand for domestic hotel bookings, with searches for May half-term UK holidays up 20% on Booking.com compared with last year, and searches for UK stays for the May bank holidays up 15% on Airbnb.
So I hope the UK holiday industry is ready for the increase in ‘staycations’. And what better place to spend a ‘staycation’ than our beautiful Dorset?
THE government wants every new car sold by 2030 to be electric.
This perfectly sums up Britain’s EV strategy - push people towards electric cars first and figure out the infrastructure later.
But here’s an example of what they forgot to sort out first. Analysis of the entire NHS estate in England found that 77% of hospital sites have no
electric vehicle chargers at all. Not one.
Out of just under 3,000 NHS hospital sites across England, only 670 have any EV charging provision whatsoever.
In the south west, more than 80% of hospital sites have nothing. Nothing for nurses finishing 13-hour night shifts at 7am. Nothing for junior doctors driving home after a 12-hour on-call.
Let’s extend that to porters, assistant healthcare workers, indeed the whole NHS workforce, many of whom bought electric cars because the government spent years telling them it was the right, responsible, forward-thinking thing to do.
And now they arrive at work, spend their shift keeping the country alive, and come back to a car that has been sitting in a car park with no charger for 13 hours.
The 2030 deadline is only four years away. All we can do is hope for a change of government that will get real about net zero.
Let’s bear in mind that the 2030 deadline - which was restored by the UK government - applies strictly to the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. It does not force existing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles off the road, nor does it ban the sale or purchase of second-hand diesel cars.
If they go ahead with this ridiculous manipulation of the once-thriving motor industry, whatever petrol or diesel cars I have – and have looked after –can only go up in price! Suits me fine.
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The right housing in the right places...
LAST week I found myself in two very different but connected discussions – one a discussion on the appropriateness and efficacy of the ‘Principal Residence Policy’ (PRP), the other a Harmans Cross residents meeting to discuss the proposed Community Land Trust (CLT) development of up to 25 houses off Tabbits Hill Lane.
Purbeck is currently the only area of Dorset to apply the PRP, introduced in July 2024 as a policy within the Purbeck Local Plan. The policy states that small scale developments of new houses within the Dorset National Landscape (a majority of Purbeck) can only be sold as a primary residence and not as a second home.
The justification is simple – we have a housing crisis in Purbeck and if we are to develop within the DNL then we should be doing so to provide houses for people to live in and to build our communities. This only applies to developments of more than one house, so rebuilding an existing property as a second home is permitted. It also does
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not apply to holiday lets, which have a separate status under planning law.
The draft Dorset Local Plan that was shared for consultation last summer included the development of 400-plus houses on the edge of Swanage.
Fantastic news if they provide impetus to the Purbeck economy, grow the community – and bring with them new services. Not so fantastic if none of those come with that amount of development and disruption.
seen it work first hand. Current developments across Purbeck, such as the Old Malt House in Langton Matravers, are subject to this policy in the hope they can be sold to new residents some of whom may be working-age families and help keep St Georges Primary alive.
The Harmans Cross residents’ meeting was held to enable discussion between the lead members of the CLT and residents impacted.
options, especially to keep young people in the area. This was helped by the testimonies of two residents who have benefitted from similar projects.
CLTs are ultimately another form of intervention in the housing market to engineer a desired outcome. They differ from ‘housing associations’, as they are owned and run by the community and are specifically for the benefit of locals.
The PRP is one means to control the sale of these planned properties and help promote the local benefits. Is this interfering in the housing market? Yes. Does it risk that fewer properties will be built because the financial upside is not as great for developers? Potentially. Does this do anything to damage Purbeck’s attractiveness to second-home buyers? Absolutely not. It is one answer to the housing conundrum and I’ve
A CLT is a community-led vehicle for building affordable housing for local residents in need. We have very positive examples in Worth Matravers, with schemes underway in Swanage and Langton Matravers. This CLT, originally out of Corfe Castle, has acquired land off Tabbits Hill Lane. The plan is to build up to 25 properties to be rented on long-term, affordable tenancies.
In the meeting, the CLT did a good job of explaining the housing predicament in Purbeck and the need for affordable
Understandably the idea of a new housing development in Harmans Cross is a cause for concern for many residents and there are a number of potential planning issues that will need to be addressed for the project to get the green light. But the common thread between the two is clear. We need housing, but we need it for the community. That does not just call for more housing – it calls for the right housing in the right areas to meet Purbeck’s goal as a thriving community with young families and year-long residences.
BEN
WILSON Lib Dem councillor for South East Purbeck Ward
PHOTO: Robin Boultwood
Ben Wilson
Fight for healthcare closer to home
A COUPLE of weeks ago, I hosted a roundtable meeting in Swanage to discuss how we best champion Swanage Community Hospital and Wareham Community Hospital, shifting clinics and key services back into a community setting.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, this meeting was packed to the rafters! The roundtable meeting was an opportunity for health campaigners and community groups – such as the Friends of Swanage Hospital, Friends of Wareham Hospital and Purbeck Community Health Group – to passionately make the case for bringing services and clinics back into our neck of the woods. We were also joined by top brass from the NHS so they could outline the positive steps already being taken to deliver many services closer to home. At the roundtable, it was made clear that too many local people continue to face
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significant challenges in accessing healthcare. Wrongheaded decisions made by the last Conservative Government meant many clinics and services were closed down at our community hospitals. The mood in the room was clear – we must shift services back into community settings and end the scandal of patients travelling further and further up the road for many appointments.
Another pressing issue which came up at the roundtable was improving communication across the NHS. Too often, patients face problems due to communication issues inside the NHS. Often because larger hospitals will not, as a matter of course, refer patients to community hospitals where appropriate. In Purbeck, this can
mean patients travel much further for appointments – such as a blood test – even when this could be delivered nearby. It was positive to see NHS leaders hear these concerns from patients. Through something as simple as improving internal communication, I hope we can deliver more appointments much closer to home.
Ensuring each of our fantastic community hospitals is firing on all cylinders remains a top priority!
Last month, I also popped along to the opening of the new, state-of-the-art mental health facility in Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth. This new facility, called Seastone, will open in a few weeks for young people facing very serious and complex challenges with their mental health. I’m so pleased
be pragmatic on energy
THE current price of fuel has laid bare a simple truth – Britain cannot afford a dogmatic march towards our own self-inflicted harm.
While the country faces rising energy bills, industrial uncertainty and a chaotic global landscape, Labour continues to pursue an ideological hostility to domestic oil and gas that ignores both economic reality and national security.
Under Kemi Badenoch’s leadership, the Conservatives have taken a different stance. One rooted in jobs, security and good common sense.
As Kemi put it, the Conservatives will end Labour’s ‘war on oil and gas’ and get Britain drilling again. It’s a simple message to communities already paying the price for Labour’s approach.
In the North Sea there is an
estimated 1,000 job losses every month as investment drains away from the sector.
That’s families losing a wage, households facing uncertainty and skilled workers pushed aside to satisfy Ed Miliband’s ideological timetable for net zero.
Ed’s timetable ignores the fact that Britain accounts for less than 1% of global emissions.
Britain has already decarbonised more than any other major economy since 1990. We should be proud of that, yes! But we should also be honest – despite this progress, families and businesses still face some of the highest energy prices in the developed world. That cannot continue.
Britain has done more than its fair share and should not be punished with higher bills, weaker industry and reduced energy security. This is why Badenoch’s launch of BackBritishOil.com is incredibly important. It speaks to a growing recognition that energy security is not a luxury but a necessity. The world is unstable. Supply chains are fragile. And relying on imported gas from regimes with lower environmental standards is not moral leadership, it is strategic naivety.
But supporting North Sea drilling does not mean abandoning the future. Britain can and must do both. We can secure our domestic supply of oil and gas and continue
this Labour Government backed the new Seastone facility with £17.9 million of funding –ensuring the facility is properly funded and built as planned.
With record investment now in place, this Labour Government is rebuilding our cherished NHS. I spoke with NHS staff who told me what a big difference the new facility will make. I know access to mental health services across the county is too often a struggle – especially for young people. While this opening is only one part of the puzzle, it is clear Seastone will improve outcomes for many young people in need of support. Up in Westminster, I will continue to make the case for continued investment in our mental health services here in Dorset. The work continues!
LLOYD HATTON Labour MP for South Dorset
diversifying into renewables, nuclear, hydrogen and emerging technologies.
Energy security and energy transition can work together. One keeps our lights on today, the other ensures they stay on tomorrow.
What Britain needs now is a balanced, pragmatic approach! One that protects jobs, strengthens national resilience and recognises that the road to net zero must be travelled with realism, not dogma. The choice is not between drilling and decarbonising. The choice is between a secure transition and a reckless one. Sadly, Labour seems driven to ignore reality and will continue to follow this reckless course.
BYRON QUAYLE Chair, South Dorset Conservative Association
Lloyd Hatton
Byron Quayle
Health & Wellbeing
Meditations in nature: On the edge of the Atlantic
by Susanna Curtin
SOME rather difficult news, tiredness, never-ending emails and several lists of things to do led me to this sudden decision to take some time out with friends. And that is how I arrived here, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Portugal’s Algarve.
It is now day two and already I can feel the grounding and calming effects of stepping away from my usual routines. Although routines keep us motivated and productive, breaking free of them for a while prevents us operating on ‘autopilot’. In our everyday environments, our brains learn to predict almost everything –the roads, buildings and tasks that lie ahead, even the emotional tone of the day.
But seeing a landscape, seascape or town for the first time interrupts those familiar patterns of thought. Our minds become more alert as they make sense of new surroundings and form new memories. The novelty of a new place and the release from repetition can give us perspective, mental space to problem solve and renewed creativity. I am also beginning to feel the immediate benefits of a complete digital detox.
I rarely travel without an agenda – a list of species, places or experiences I hope to encounter. This time, however, I have no plans except to enjoy the nature that surrounds me. So, sat quietly on the terrace of my hotel, I look down upon the terracotta-coloured cliffs with jagged, weathered edges. Dark
green umbrella pines cling precariously to the cliff tops. Their exposed roots have been shaped by years of salt air and Atlantic winds. Around them grow wild iris, gladioli, crown daisies, rockroses and butterfly lavender, all adding to the unique colour palette of this region with its distinctive hues of ochre, yellow, green, blues and gold.
Between the gusts of wind, I can hear the rapid, disjointed trills of Sardinian warblers. These are common but beautiful birds of the Mediterranean region, with white throats, black heads and red-ringed eyes.
There are familiar Eurasian siskins too, along with several exotic-looking Iberian jays that move noisily through the trees, flashing their brilliant, azureblue wings and tails. They seem such audacious, sociable birds.
My eyes also begin to wander between the shrubs and stones in search of lizards, and there, sunbathing yet alert and cautious, are two lounging in the morning sunshine, flicking their tongues to collect interesting smells. They are Psammodromus algirus – the large sand lizards found on the Iberian Peninsula and in north west Africa.
Hearing the sound of the
Atlantic waves below me, I find the numerous wooden steps that guide me down to the beach. I am greeted with a long stretch of sand and the colourful cliffs of Praia de Falesia that are composed of fragile sandstone, clay and sand. These fivemillion-year-old geological formations feature distinctive layers. There are the reds and oranges of iron-rich sediments, then layers that are white from the high concentrations of calcium, and then the yellow base that forms the beach.
To my right, a boisterous sea pounds the shoreline with strong waves that curl, leaving a messy white froth. They are so powerful that they have formed a steep bank of sand.
The Atlantic Ocean covers nearly 20% of the Earth’s surface and, on average, is about 3.6 kilometres deep. Directly south from these shores lies the Moroccan city of El Jadida, while nearly 6,000km to the west lies the distant Americas.
Looking out across this immense ocean, I try to count the shades of blue, from the turquoise of the shallow waters to the deep indigo of the distant horizon. A sharp line marks the boundary between sea and sky, before the eye is drawn upward into the vast, intense blue of the atmosphere and beyond, into space. Finding a spot on the edge of the cove to set down my belongings for the day, I prepare to surrender myself to the restless waves. The water feels shockingly cold beneath the intensity of the Algarve sunshine, but once my skin adjusts, it becomes exhilarating as I push beyond the shallows into the boisterous Atlantic. Swimming here feels humbling. Looking back towards the colourful cliffs and windswept pines, the ocean seems ancient, powerful and endlessly moving. I am reminded of how small I am within the vastness of it all, and how many of the things that consume my thoughts carry little consequence beyond my own life.
I love this place, but more than that, I love the clarity that comes from stepping away from the noise and demands of modern life.
n Dr Susie Curtin (email curtin.susanna@gmail.com)
Plaia de Falesia and Psammodromus algirus – the sand lizard
Grief doesn’t follow a script
by Kay Parkinson
ONE of the most disorienting things about grief is how little it resembles the version we were led to expect. The five stages – denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance – have become so embedded in our cultural understanding of loss that many people feel they are grieving incorrectly when their experience does not match the sequence.
Grief is far less orderly than any model can capture. It does not move in a straight line. It circles back. It ambushes you in supermarkets, on ordinary Tuesday mornings, months or years after the loss, just as you thought you were doing better. It arrives at unexpected moments and is sometimes, confusingly, absent when it feels like it should be there.
Grief is not only emotional. It is a whole-body experience. Many people find themselves exhausted in a way that sleep does not touch, physically achy, unable to concentrate or more vulnerable to illness. This is the body responding to loss. The stress response involved in grief has real physiological effects, and the body needs time and gentleness to move through them. This is not weakness. It is biology.
Grief also takes many forms. Bereavement is the most recognised, though even that can feel more complicated than people feel able to say, particularly when the relationship was difficult or unresolved. People also grieve the end of a marriage, the loss of health, the fading of a friendship, miscarriage, a job or a version of life they had expected to live. These losses are real, even when they are not always acknowledged by the world around us.
Alongside this, a quieter layer often emerges – the sense that we should be coping better or moving on more quickly. Shame can creep in here, making people feel that their grief is too much, too long or somehow wrong.
What people often need most is not solutions, but presence. Someone who can sit with the difficulty without trying to fix it or hurry it along. The instinct to comfort is kind, yet phrases like ‘everything happens for a reason’ can close down the conversation rather than open it.
If you are supporting someone who is grieving, a few simple things can make a meaningful difference. Stay present, even when you do not know what to say. Offer practical help, such as cooking a meal or taking something off their plate. Keep showing up over time, as support is often most needed long after the initial loss. Simple words, honestly meant, tend to go further. ‘I’m so sorry. I’m here’.
There is no correct timeline for grief. Some losses take years to integrate. We do not so much get over loss as learn, gradually, how to carry it. If grief is making everyday life feel unmanageable, reaching out for support can help. Grief is not a problem to be solved – it is love with nowhere to go.
If this piece has resonated, you are very welcome to get in touch. I would love to hear from you.
n Kay Parkinson is an MBACP (Accred) therapist and EMDR practitioner specialising in trauma, loss and shame, as well as pregnancy and birth experiences. She leads a Dorset-based practice offering one-to-one and couples support locally and online.www. placetotalktherapies.co.uk
There is no correct timeline for grief – we learn to gradually carry it
Smelly feed a treat for garden ‘veg’
by Sally Gregson
WE gardeners have nursed our burgeoning crops of vegetables through a long, quite cold spring, through dry spells, and inevitably one or two downpours, and it is now at midsummer that we can sit back and let summer’s bounty take us on our journey.
Or not. As any and every keen gardener will know, sometimes ‘nature’ needs a helping hand to keep it on the path prescribed by a gardener. By mid-summer the garden beds, especially those where vegetables are being intensively raised, are beginning to run out of nutrients, and new plantings need a ‘shot’ of five-star nutrition to help them perform
at their peak. One organic, but very smelly, solution is to make a home-brewed compost tea. This special liquid is nectar to all the soil bacteria that condition the ground and break down those nutrients, making them available to the vegetables. The resulting crop of delicious veggies are then much less vulnerable to the inevitable pests and diseases.
Once the old cottage gardeners would collect the ‘droppings’ that passing horses had thoughtfully left, put them in a bucket and top it up with water. It was not an exact science. Nowadays, with the passing of horse-drawn transport, there is another organic, if no less malodorous,
method of making a liquid feed that, in the case of nettles, is high in nitrogen for plenty of green growth, or, in the case of comfrey, of potassium for increased fruit and flower production.
First, half-fill a lidded, 100-litre water butt. Then put nettles or comfrey that have been composted for about three months in a netting bag with a drawstring top and tie it to the inside of the lid, like a huge
tea-bag. There should be 700g to every 10 litres of water. Top up the water in the butt to three-quarters full. Add a little molasses to the mixture and let it stand for about four weeks. It will smell even worse. Then when you need to give your ‘veggies’ a liquid feed, strain the mix and dilute it – one part tea to 20 parts water. Not only will the soil benefit from all those micro-nutrients, but so will your vegetables.
‘Japanese’ rose so easy to grow
by Sally Gregson
THE flora of Japan has long been sought after by Western gardeners for its delicacy, beauty and distinct differences. And Rosa rugosa, the Japanese native rose, is a good example. It is a strong rose species with deeply veined – rugose – leaves and large, heavily scented flowers. And it is quite different in appearance from traditional varieties.
Western gardeners have been crossing, growing and selecting from more than 300 different rose species for many centuries, but until the mid-19th century Japan was closed to foreign influences. And so, R. rugosa remained largely unknown in the West. Japanese gardens then quite suddenly became very fashionable and by the late 19th century Western gardeners were breeding and selecting some
exciting and beautiful forms of the Japanese rose.
Rosa rugosa Roseraie de l’Häy, named for the renowned rose garden in Paris, is an especially beautiful selection that has won gardeners’ hearts since its introduction at the beginning of the 20th century. It produces deep magenta-pink
Roseraie de l’Häy has won gardeners’ hearts since its introduction at the start of the 20th century
off black-spot and rust and give aphids a good run for their money. Their only fault lies, perhaps, with their overenthusiasm. But steeling the heart in spring, and cutting back about half of the previous year’s growth, results in a more manageable shrub.
flowers with a strong perfume all summer. In autumn its leaves turn golden, and sometimes this variety produces a few fat red hips. Most other forms of R. rugosa are as well-known for their buxom bounty as for their flowers.
Rosa rugosa varieties are very easy to grow – they shrug
Like all roses, R. rugosa is best planted in autumn into a deep, rich soil, and in subsequent years pruned back in the spring. It is a greedy feeder, and when young and newly planted will need to be kept watered in dry spells.
Perhaps the rugosa forms don’t associate easily with other roses – their generosity can overshadow and outshine the quieter traditional roses. But placed in the middle of a mixed shrub border, or grown as a flowering hedge, R. rugosa is in a class of its own.
The garden beds, especially those where vegetables are being intensively raised, begin to run out of nutrients by mid-summer
The gardening bug: Catch them young
FAMILIES to swap screens for soil and get growing this spring and summer.
Gardening builds children’s patience, sparks curiosity and gives them a sense of pride.
Whether you have a big back garden or a kitchen windowsill, there’s something every family can do, says British Garden Centres.
Build an insect hotel
DISCOVER the big world of small creatures by building a habitat for your garden’s most helpful insects. With just a few handfuls of straw, bark and bamboo, you and your little ones can construct a thriving home for lacewings, beetles, bugs and bees.
Grow your own food
YOU don’t need a green thumb or months of patience to start a family veg patch. Speedy crops like cress, lettuce and radishes offer almost instant rewards, making them perfect for curious kids.
Make a seed bomb
TRANSFORM your garden
with a simple seed bomb. All you need is clay, compost and wildflower seed. It’s a messy, hands-on craft that ends with a literal bang. Parents and kids can throw their creations into any bare ground and watch as they sprout into colourful havens for bees and butterflies.
Pot painting
LET children channel their inner Picasso and paint their own terracotta pot before filling it with herbs, strawberries or whatever takes their fancy.
Plant a sensory garden
TRANSFORM a small corner of your plot into a sensory wonderland. By choosing plants like fragrant lavender, fuzzy lamb’s ear and edible mint, you can create an interactive outdoor space that sparks imagination.
Make your own wormery or compost heap
ALL you need is a simple bin, a few hungry worms and some kitchen scraps to turn into high-quality compost.
Gardening builds children’s patience and sparks curiosity
National Coastwatch
Heat, headlines and heroics on the coast...
MAY ended in blazing style, with a recordbreaking Bank Holiday weekend bringing wall-to-wall sunshine and temperatures into the high 20s and, in some places, the low 30s.
It felt as though summer had arrived all at once. Beaches were packed, the sea was busy, and watchkeepers had their hands full logging the steady stream of water users making the most of the weather.
Even so, both stations still welcomed plenty of visitors at St Alban’s Head’s “Open Hatch” and Swanage’s everpopular “Tea and Cakes.”
Swanage also had a special guest in NCI’s new mascot, Spot the Watchkeeper, who will be back at the NCI gazebo during the Swanage Fish and Food Festival on June 13 and 14.
While crowds flocked to the coast, rescue teams faced a Bank Holiday rush of their own.
Our colleagues in the coastguard rescue teams and the RNLI responded to a wide range of incidents, including overdue people, medical emergencies, broken-down and grounded vessels, and dogs falling over cliffs.
by Nick Reed
Unsurprisingly, the dog rescues made national headlines, though thankfully both ended well, with the animals safely reunited with their owners.
The most recent canine rescue took place in thunder, torrential rain and punishing conditions.
It lasted more than five hours and brought together both local coastguard rescue teams, the RNLI, and Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Many of those involved were volunteers who were back at work the very next morning.
It was a striking reminder of the skill, stamina and commitment of the coastal search and rescue community, of which our role as the “eyes along the coast” is just one vital part.
particularly rough water.
The driver was thrown into the sea, while the unmanned boat continued at speed before crashing into the cliffs in Durlston Bay.
The watch team reacted instantly and called Solent Coastguard via 999.
Swanage Lifeboat was launched immediately and headed straight to the scene.
The person in the water was rescued by another RIB and, although unhurt, was taken to Poole for medical assessment.
The most dramatic incident took place in full view of the watchkeepers at Swanage.
On the Thursday before the Bank Holiday, the team at Peveril Point spotted a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) powering through the tide race when it hit
That allowed the lifeboat to focus on the vessel, which was now burning fiercely on the shore. Fortunately, no one else was involved. The lifeboat remained on scene until the Coastguard and Fire and Rescue Service arrived, and, given the wreck’s location and the difficulty of access, the decision was made to let it burn out.
If these incidents prove anything, it is that the coast demands respect. Clifftop vegetation is growing fast at this time of year and can easily disguise the true edge.
For dogs, that same greenery can be full of irresistible scents - another reason to keep them on a lead near cliff paths and headlands. Add in the recent dry spell and a string of cliff falls, and the message is simple: keep well back from the edge.
It’s good advice for dogs and humans alike.
For anyone heading out in a powered craft, the essential message is the same – think safety. Always wear a lifejacket and make sure you’ve got the kill cord in place.
That simple connection
between driver and engine cut-off can make all the difference if someone is thrown overboard, bringing the engine to an immediate stop rather than leaving the boat to continue unmanned.
It is also worth keeping a spare kill cord somewhere easy to reach in case the boat needs to be restarted once everyone is safe.
The last few years has seen an explosion in the popularity of paddleboards.
A recent count by the Swanage Lifeguards recorded over one hundred boards along the beach.
Normally Swanage Bay is ideal for these craft but, in an offshore wind, paddleboarders can be caught out and face a hard slog back to the beach.
Luckily, there are a series of new bright orange windsock along the beach to help paddleboarders and swimmers know which way the wind is blowing.
If they are pointing out to sea (towards the Isle of Wight), there is an offshore wind, and all beach users should stay close to shore.
Looking ahead, NCI will also have a stall at the upcoming Fish and Food Festival, which will be a wonderful opportunity to meet some of our watchkeepers, learn more about local conditions, and find out how to prepare properly before heading afloat.
And, of course, there will also be the chance to meet Spot, who is very friendly, fully house-trained, and always ready for a selfie.
This is St Alban’s Head NCI and Swanage NCI listening on channel 65. NCI out.
A busy Swanage beach during the heat wave
Pictures: Nick Reed
Summer Living
July 25th to August 1st 2026
Excitement is Building for the 2026 Swanage Carnival
The countdown is on for one of Dorset’s biggest summer events, as the 2026 Swanage Carnival returns from Saturday 25th July to Saturday 1st August. With over 100 events planned across eight days, this year’s celebration promises entertainment for all ages.
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Highlights include a jaw-dropping air display from Team Raven and a fly past from the Battle of Britains Memorial Flight the Dakota ZA947. Other attractions include a Rodeo Bull ride and the Rodeo Stampede, the ever-popular Titan the Robot as well as a return of Granny Turismo. Visitors can enjoy live music, fireworks, and a wide range of sporting competitions as well as fun and games throughout the week.
The spectacular Carnival Procession will take to the streets, this year’s theme is, “A Wacky Western in Carnival Canyon” which promises to fill the town with a wild west atmosphere while raising money for local charities and good causes. Organisers are encouraging everyone to get involved, whether by attending, volunteering, or taking part in one of the many events.
Full details, including event listings, entry details, and useful information, are available in the Carnival Programme, which can now be pre-ordered online. Visitors can also download the Swanage Carnival App from the App Store for easy access to all thing’s carnival.
Don’t miss Swanage’s biggest celebration of the year—fun, spectacle, and community spirit await!
Details can be found on the Carnival Website www.swanagecarnival.com
Fresh food & friendly faces down at the Market
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TheSwanage Friday Market is a vibrant weekly event that brings the local community and visitors together in the heart of this charming Dorset coastal town. Operating every Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, the market serves as a bustling hub of activity, offering an authentic taste of local life and commerce. It provides the perfect morning outing for anyone looking to experience the town’s friendly atmosphere and support independent traders. The Swanage Friday Market is held in the Main Beach Car Park, just off Victoria Avenue, only a few minutes’ walk from the sea.
Visitors to the market will discover a wide range of stalls offering all manner of different things. The diverse selection ensures there is something to capture everyone’s interest, whether you are shopping for daily essentials or searching for a unique souvenir. Food enthusiasts can explore stalls filled with fresh, locally sourced produce, including seasonal fruits and vegetables, artisan cheeses, and freshly baked goods. Beyond the delicious food options, the market features an eclectic mix of stalls showcasing handmade crafts, unique jewellery, plants, and clothing.
The open-air setting allows shoppers to enjoy the fresh sea air while browsing the various displays and chatting with the passionate stallholders. Combining a rich variety of items with a welcoming community spirit, the Swanage Friday Market remains an essential weekly highlight for both residents and holidaymakers exploring the beautiful Isle of Purbeck.
Get ready for Jazz by the Sea
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Swanage Jazz Festival is back on 10 – 12 July with another wide ranging programme of the best Jazz on offer with some familiar faces and outstanding newcomers.
Those familiar faces include sax players Alan Barnes and Greg Abate, guitarist Nigel Price, pianists David Newton and Craig Milverton, bassist Dave Green and singer Jo Harrop.
Newcomers include award winning trumpeter and singer Olivia Cuttill, award winning saxist Donovan Haffner and the exuberant sax player Kim Cypher fresh from triumphs at Ronnie Scott’s club.
There are nods to Rock music with Steely Jazz, who have elegantly reinterpreted the Steely Dan songbook and The Pete Roth Trio featuring the legendary Yes and King Crimson drummer Bill Bruford. Two members of Soft Machine, John Etheridge and saxist Theo Travis also perform in separate concerts.
There are 100th anniversary tributes to John Coltrane with the charismatic vocalist Marvin Muoneké, to Miles Davis with two bands looking back at his electric and acoustic work and to British pianist Stan Tracey with a performance of his legendary ‘Under Milk Wood Suite’.
The 2026 Festival’s New Orleans programme is now back in a marquee on Sandpit Field and features popular names like John Maddocks, Zoe Lambeth and The Pete Allen Big Jazz Band.
Tickets are from £24 per concert with day strollers £60 - £95 and the whole weekend of 34 for bands for £160. There are discounts for BH19 residents and under 25’s Full details at www.swanagejazzfestival.co.uk
Bindon Mill Open Garden
Sunday 28 June | 11am-4pm
Bindon Mill, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BN
£5 entry on the door | Refreshments available
Visit the stunning riverside gardens of Bindon Mill, home to wildlife, historic ruins, and a working Archimedes screw Enjoy stalls with plants, metalwork, and preserves, all in aid of Horatio’s Garden
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Discover the expertly designed gardens of Bindon Mill, set on the River Frome
Wildlife flourishes here, with garden birds living alongside the impressive hydro-electric Archimedes screw. Keep an eye out for kingfishers, swans, and ducks, which are also frequently spotted in this serene setting.
Plus, don’t miss the chance to explore the ruins of Bindon Abbey and the interesting riverside garden. We will also have stalls with plants, metal sculptures and home-made preserves on sale!
Take time out to enjoy some light refreshments which will include home-made cream teas and delicious cakes along with a selection of savoury food. Mrs Sally Weld will be on hand to answer any questions about the Mill and grounds. All in support of Horatio’s Garden.
THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON Under New Management
Welcome to Wareham’s friendly local pub, just a few paces down East Street from the centre (The Cross) of Wareham.
We are now open both inside and outside, but phone to book a table, just to be on the safe side.
The Duke offers six real ales every day, three of which are regulars and the rest are changed to supply new and interesting flavours for the discerning beer drinker.
Bees in decline: One easy thing you can do to help
THE RSPCA is urging animal lovers to help bees this spring and summer as part of its Summer of Kindness campaign.
Bees are struggling with 35 of the UK’s 270 species under threat of extinction and 13 already lost, and populations reduced by about a third in the last 30 years.
Major threats include habitat loss, pesticide use and the impacts of climate change.
Bees pollinate about 75% of leading global crops and contribute to one-third of the world’s food production – and so are integral to human survival.
But just 46% of people recognise them as sentient beings with the ability to have physical and emotional experiences, according to the RSPCA’s Animal Kindness Index.
Scientific evidence, however, shows that bees exhibit selfawareness, social learning, play behaviour and the ability to solve complex problems.
Rebecca Machin, wildlife expert at the RSPCA, said: “Bees really are incredible insects – they do so much for us and have such a great level of understanding that people take for granted.
“Bees can perform incredibly complex tasks, have fascinating social lives and are essential pollinators.
“It’s important to make sure we take care of them – and luckily everyone can do their bit to help.
“Being kind to animals isn’t just about cats and dogs – it’s about taking care of every kind of creature, and at the RSPCA we want to make the months ahead a Summer of Kindness.
“We know that kind acts, however small, combine to create a more compassionate world.
“And there are so many ways you can show your kindness to animals this summer.
“For bees, something as simple as planting native flowers, or creating a water station for them, could go a long way in improving their welfare and helping the population to thrive.
“These things make a real difference. Every kind act for animals is a vote for a better world for animals – and small, everyday gestures like this really do add up to a lifechanging impact for us and other animals. We can’t do this alone, but we can if we act together.”
Bees travel miles every day collecting pollen and helping ecosystems thrive, and the RSPCA is suggesting a simple way to help them this summer by creating a drinking station. Make a DIY bee drinking station
n Find a shallow dish or saucer and give it a good wash to make sure there’s nothing that
can contaminate the water.
n Make resting places – fill the container with clean pebbles or small rocks. These give bees and insects safe places to land and take a drink, without falling into the water. If they do slip in, it will also make it easier for them to climb out
n Find a shady spot for the station to prevent rapid evaporation – near flowers, so pollinators have easy access
while they’re busy at work.
n Pour a small amount of rainwater into the dish, making sure the top of the pebbles and rocks stay dry for safe landings. If rainwater isn’t available, use tap water that’s been left out for a few days.
n Top up weekly or when needed, and enjoy watching the wildlife you’re helping, as well as the flowers they’ll help pollinate!
Where Pets Come First
The warmer weather increases the risk of your pet picking up ticks.
Ticks live in the undergrowth attaching themselves to animals as they brush past.
Ticks can carry and transmit nasty diseases like Lyme’s disease so it is important to reduce the risk of transmission.
Parasiticides are a good way of killing ticks and your vet will discuss the best option for your pet with you.
For the month of May, PHP is giving away a FREE tick twister with every box of parasiticide sold (1 per household)
Check out our website blog for more information: www.thepethealthpartnership.co.uk
Don’t forget, we are still offering a free vet consult to new clients in May!
Lytchett Minster Surgery
No 7 Axium Centre, Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster, BH16 6FE | 01202 624140
Wareham Surgery
17 East Street, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4NN | 01929 552599
www.thepethealthpartnership.co.uk
Twist that tick!
Less than half of people recognise bees as a sentient animals
Thirsty work: Bees travel miles daily pollinating plants and it’s easy to help them by creating a water station near flowers
Buying online: What to do when something goes wrong
QI bought a dress from an online marketplace but it never arrived. When I finally managed to contact the seller, they said it wasn’t their problem. I didn’t get my money back. Is there anything I could have done?
ALOTS of people experience problems with buying goods
online. In fact, the aim of this year’s Consumer Awareness campaign is to help consumers #ShopAware when online shopping, focusing specifically on buying clothes/footwear online.
The campaign has four aims:
n Raise awareness on how to shop wisely, what to look out for and what to do if things go wrong
n Educate consumers on their
rights, particularly when shopping from online marketplaces
n Empower consumers to seek a remedy if things go wrong
n Raise awareness of where consumers can go if they need more advice and help with an issue
Citizens Advice consumer service data shows that complaints around clothing and footwear grew from 14,620 complaints in 2024 to 17,744 complaints in 2025, with trader websites and apps being the purchase method for the majority of clothing and footwear complaints.
n Do your research
BEFORE you buy anything, read reviews on different websites and read any terms and conditions.
n Know your rights IT’S the seller’s responsibility to make sure your item is delivered to you. If it’s missing, ask for a redelivery or check if you can get a refund
When you buy an outfit online, you usually have 14 days of ‘cooling-off period’ to change your mind and get a refund.
advertised.
If you’ve been ghosted by a seller – for example, a new dress that never arrived – there are steps you can take to get your money back if you paid by card or PayPal.
n Take action if something goes wrong YOU might be entitled to a refund, repair or replacement. Contact the Citizens Advice consumer service if you need more help with a consumer problem.
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Our three top messages to consumers are:
New clothes and shoes don’t match the online advert? You may have legal rights if your item is: damaged or broken, unusable, not what was
You can call Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133 or visit online at https:// www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ consumer/get-more-help/ if-you-need-more-help-about-aconsumer-issue/
Double double for marketing agency
MARKETING agency Halo
Design Associates scooped a prestigious double at this year’s Bournemouth Business Awards.
The Southborne agency won both Business of the Year and Business Innovation for the second consecutive year at the ceremony organised by Marketing West SW Ltd.
The double win adds to other accolades for the business. In 2024 Halo was named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and last year was ranked number 32 in Campaign Magazine’s UK Best Places to Work list for 2025.
Directors Jess and Nick Bain took over Halo four years ago and have focused on modernising and growing the business.
“Winning these awards again feels incredibly special because it reflects the consistency of
Hospice wins eco award
FOREST Holme Hospice is celebrating another major sustainability achievement after winning the Eco Award at the Bournemouth and Poole Business Awards 2026, organised by Marketing West SW Ltd.
The award recognises organisations making a meaningful environmental impact through innovation, responsible practice and long-term commitment to sustainability within their sector and local community.
Forest Holme Hospice recently became the first and currently only organisation to receive the Greener Palliative Care Silver Award, recognising its leadership in environmentally responsible hospice care.
Forest Holme has introduced several practical initiatives
through its staff-led Green Group, which brings together colleagues from across the organisation to explore ways of embedding sustainability into everyday hospice life.
A Forest Holme Hospice spokesperson said: “We are incredibly proud to receive the Eco Award at the Bournemouth and Poole Business Awards.
“To receive this recognition so soon after achieving the Greener Palliative Care Silver Award is a wonderful reflection of the commitment shown by colleagues across the hospice.
are what people connect with.”
Originally known for its work with Dorset brands including Dorset Cereals, Ringwood Brewery and House of Dorchester, Halo has evolved into a full-service strategic marketing agency working with organisations worldwide.
Today, the business supports clients ranging from local names including Stewarts Garden Centre and Diverse Abilities, to global brands such as Menicon, Kinto – part of the Toyota Group – and sustainable food app Too Good to Go.
what we’ve been building over the last few years,” said Jess.
“We’ve built a team that genuinely cares about doing exceptional work, and I think that passion and commitment
Jess added: “What makes me most proud is the environment we’ve created. We wanted Halo to be somewhere ambitious brands feel supported, and somewhere talented people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
“Receiving this recognition again means a huge amount to our whole team.”
“Sustainability is
Forest Holme Hospice was successful at the Bournemouth Business Awards
Pendant could make £30-50k
DUKE’S Auctioneers is staging a Fine Jewellery, Watches, Accessories, Wines & Spirits, and Silver auction later this month.
The three-day sale, from June 17-19 presents a curated collection of exceptional quality, offering treasures for seasoned collectors and first-time buyers alike.
The auction begins with Fine Jewellery on Wednesday, June 17, followed by Watches, Accessories, Wines & Spirits on Thursday, June 18, and concludes with Silver on Friday, June 19.
Across each category, the sale showcases pieces distinguished by craftsmanship, rarity and enduring appeal.
Among the highlights is an important and rare carved Colombian emerald cameo and diamond-set pendant circa 1800.
The pendant is rich in colour and remarkable in detail and is expected to realise £30,000£50,000.
Fine jewellery continues to command strong interest within the auction world, driven by an
Tokens of friendship
by Amy Brenan, director
enduring appreciation for pieces that combine beauty, provenance and quality.
This upcoming sale reflects that demand, bringing together an outstanding selection across all six collecting categories. Discover more on the upcoming Fine Jewellery, Watches, Accessories, Wines & Spirits, and Silver auction at www.dukes-auctions.com
of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham WITH Best Friends Day taking place on June 8, it’s fascinating to look back at the meaningful gifts exchanged during the Georgian and Victorian eras to symbolise friendship, affection and loyalty.
Long before instant messages and social media, jewellery and small treasured keepsakes were often used to express heartfelt emotions between close friends.
During the Georgian period, sentimental jewellery became incredibly popular.
Friends would exchange rings, lockets and brooches featuring delicate designs such as forget-me-not flowers, bows, hearts and clasped hands – all symbols associated with friendship and enduring affection.
Miniature portraits or woven locks of hair were sometimes placed inside lockets as deeply personal reminders of loved ones.
The Victorians took sentimental jewellery to the next level.
Following the example of Queen Victoria herself, jewellery became highly symbolic and emotionally expressive.
Friendship bracelets, engraved bangles and sweetheart brooches were commonly exchanged between close companions.
Acrostic jewellery was also fashionable, where the first letter of each gemstone spelled out hidden words such as ‘DEAREST’ using Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Topaz.
Charms were very often given as tokens of friendship, particularly during the Victorian era.
Popular friendship-themed charms included keys –symbolising trust – padlocks, anchors – steadfastness and loyalty – and lucky symbols such as horseshoes.
Some charms also held secret compartments for tiny photographs, messages or locks of hair, making them deeply personal keepsakes.
Today, many antique friendship pieces still survive and continue to charm collectors with their stories and symbolism.
From an antique jeweller’s perspective, these beautiful objects remind us that jewellery has never simply been decorative – it has always been a way of carrying memories, affection and human connection through generations.
This rare carved Colombian emerald cameo and diamondset pendant, dating from about 1800, is a star lot in Duke’s latest auction
Some typical gold charms given to express friendship
Tasty treats and party beats
THIS weekend’s Upton House Food & Music Festival is promising tasty treats and party beats.
The live line-up features top UK tributes to the likes of Queen, Oasis, Foo Fighters, Bon Jovi, Robbie Williams and Amy Winehouse.
Among the local acts are rockers Chris Payn & the Parade, The Transitions, Wonky Donkeys and Mother Ukers.
New for this year is the Ibiza Classics Terrace with DJs including Brandon Block, Paul Moss and Jon Langford.
The event will also include a new Kids Area with free fun for children from early years entertainers including Jamie Jambo, Krazy Kev, Mr Merlin
and the Okey Dokey Dragon, as well as bubble shows and Mad 4 Animals’ interactive shows.
The food part of the festival features an international menu including The Bao Bao Beast, The Greekery, Dorset Pizza Kitchen and the Chock Shop.
Drink comes from Shanty, Poole’s seaside vodka, craft beers and ciders from local breweries and a Pimms & Prosecco bar.
“It’s a real privilege to be back at Upton House where we know our crowd love the top tunes and some of the most amazing food and drink – it’s a guaranteed good time,” said festival organiser Serena Wren.
“As ever, it’s all about the
Block will be performing
this
best value we can deliver and we have some astonishing main stage live acts lined up, as well as the Ibiza Classics Terrace, which is going to be
Nick’s St Peter’s date for Christmas
HAIRCUT 100 frontman
Nick Heyward will be stopping off in Poole on a tour of stripped-back shows in the run-up to Christmas.
Heyward’s 12 Dates of Christmas, a series of intimate performances in some of the UK’s most beautiful and atmospheric venues, includes St Peter’s Church in Poole.
Haircut 100 have a new album out this month, Boxing The Compass, and Heyward is
also currently working on new solo material.
He said: “I’ve always loved the idea of taking songs back to their essence, and these shows are a chance to do that in some incredible spaces.
“There’s a real atmosphere around Christmas – reflective, joyful, a bit nostalgic – and it felt like the perfect moment to create something more intimate and personal. I can’t wait!”
These upcoming 2026 shows mark Heyward’s first full UK tour since an intimate acoustic run in Scotland last year, which followed his band tour in 2024.
Joining him on the tour will be acclaimed guitarist Adam Phillips, known for his work with Tom Robinson, Hamish Stewart and Richard Ashcroft.
Nick Heyward is at St Peter’s Church, Poole, on Sunday, November 22.
out of this world.”
The Upton House Food & Music Festival runs from Friday to Sunday, June 12-14, at Upton Country Park.
Wet Wet Wet back 40 years on
POP legends Wet Wet Wet will play Lighthouse Poole next year as part of a 40-date UK tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album Popped In Souled Out.
The record, released in 1987, reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and featured the
hit singles Wishing I Was Lucky, Sweet Little Mystery, Angel Eyes and Temptation.
It went multi-platinum in the UK and spent over 70 weeks in the UK albums chart – and broke into the Billboard Charts in the USA.
The band had more hit
albums and singles, including the number ones With A Little Help From My Friends, Goodnight Girl and Love Is All Around, their cover of The Troggs’ 1960s song.
Wet Wet Wet are in Poole, with special guest Roachford, on Friday, February 12.
Nick Heyward of Haircut 100
PHOTO: Steve Ullathorne
Brandon
on the Ibiza Classics Terrace at
weekend’s Upton House Food & Music Festival
Trio are playing Lighthouse Poole
Festival puts ‘joy, calm and connection’ front and centre
FAMILY music festival Camp
Bestival is once again putting wellbeing at the heart of this year’s event.
Slomo Wellbeing is a festival within a festival ‘designed to bring joy, calm and connection to visitors’.
Headliners Jasmine Hemsley, Joe Wicks, Zita West, Trish Whelan, Rosie Underwood, Jonni Pollard, Carla DiMattina and Mama Shrooms promise a three-day programme of free wellbeing sessions for all ages.
They will offer soundbaths, meditation, breathwork, mindful movement, dance, yoga and food workshops, alongside one-on-one treatments and Slomo Wellbeing’s popular saunas, ice baths and hot tubs.
Festival co-curators Rob and Josie da Bank said:
“Every year our wellbeing offering steps up another notch and man does the world need it!
“Camp Bestival has always been about the holistic lifestyle from partying and dancing
through to family time – and maybe rediscovering yourself as a human being as well as a busy parent or carer.
“So, 2026 has it all, from deep massage, yoga and breathwork to mindful and meditative moments, soundbaths, exhilarating campsite runs and more specialist offerings like Qi Gong and event Toe-Ga –yoga for your feet.
“New additions for 2026 include our friend Mama Shroom with her beautifully curated Food Is Medicine tent and Robby’s meditation teacher Jonni Pollard and his wife Carla DiMattina heading up some world class movement and meditation.
“And when you’re done with all that goodness, jump in the sauna or a wood-fired hot tub. See you in Slomo!”
Camp Bestival runs from Thursday, July 30, to Sunday, August 2.
Doctors in the house for fundraiser
CLASSIC songs from the jazz era up to the 1960s will be on offer when Dr Jazz play at St Mary’s Church in Charminster.
The concert, in aid of church funds, will include everything from Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong to Duke Ellington and Frank Sinatra and more.
Dr Jazz formed in early 2022 when recently retired GPs Des Ling, from Queens
Avenue Surgery, Dorchester, and Adrian Clarke, from Fordington Surgery, Dorchester, got together to discuss their new retirement hobby of playing musical instruments – Adrian on double bass and Des on guitar.
Soon after, Jon Orrell, another recently retired GP, from Royal Crescent Surgery, Weymouth, joined them on horns – saxophones, trumpet, trombone.
Since then, the trio have performed extensively throughout West Dorset at private parties, charity events, weddings, residential homes, pubs, restaurants, fetes and fairs, usually joined by one or more other musicians, depending on the size of the venue – up to seven for a large gig.
Most of the time, working medic Dr David Prior plays saxophone with the band, and
One misstep can mean ruin
NATIONAL Theatre Live is coming to The Mowlem in Swanage later this month with Les Liaisons Dangereuses.
BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville – Phantom Thread – joins Aidan Turner – Rivals – in a new staging of Christopher Hampton’s
celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the superrich, one misstep can mean ruin.
Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn
seduction into strategy and weaponise desire.
But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.
Les Liaisons Dangereuses is screened on Thursday, June 25, at 7pm.
for the concert at Charminster Church on Friday, June 26, Alistair Dean will be joining them on keyboards.
The band will be happy to take requests – if they can find the music!
Tickets for the Medicine for Your Ears concert, which gets under way at 7pm, are priced £10, including interval drinks and nibbles, and are available from 01305 213403 and 07795 347408/07818 508011.
MEMBERS of the audience will join in the Swanage Big Sing at The Mowlem in Swanage.
The Castle Voices choir will lead the unique concert with lyrics projected on a large screen for everyone else in the theatre to join in.
The Big Sing is on Saturday, June 20, at 7.30pm.
Slomo Wellbeing is part of this summer’s Camp Bestival
Arts & Entertainment
Musical play inspired by Chaucer’s tale
THE Rude Mechanical Theatre Company is returning to Dorset this summer with The Wife, its original musical play inspired by Chaucer’s Wife of Bath.
The production, first performed in 2003 and later transferred to London, returns in a newly reimagined version with an expanded musical score.
Set on the spring roads from Southwark to Canterbury, the play centres on Alyson of Bath, a woman who has survived by wit, appetite and sheer force of character in a world stacked against her.
Before telling her tale, she speaks of her five husbands, a life lived through necessity as much as desire.
Her story unfolds into a fable of courtly love, punishment and transformation, as a young knight is sent in search of the answer to a question that refuses to settle.
The Wife is performed outdoors by a small ensemble of
The Wife is being performed in Worth Matravers and across Dorset
actor-musicians, and blends song, verse and physical comedy into a vivid piece of storytelling. Laughter, argument, music and tenderness sit side by side, while deeper questions surface about love, power and what it takes to endure.
The production is at Worth Matravers on Friday, June 19; Abbotsbury on Saturday, June 20; Bradford Abbas on Thursday, July 2; Stourpaine on Saturday, July 4; and Child Okeford on Saturday, July 25.
SHAFTESBURY EMPORIUM
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th June 9 - 4.30pm Town Hall Shaftesbury
Lots of locally crafted & consumable items for sale. Free Entry Please bring cash! Supporting DSAA & Weldmar Hospice Next events: 10th & 11th July
Diary entries are £6 plus VAT per entry. The deadline for the June 22 issue is NOON on Thursday, June 11. Call us on 01963 400186 or email adverts@blackmorevale.net. Please call prior to attending events listed to ensure they are still on.
JUNE 2026
14:00 BINGO AT CAREY HALL, Mistover Road, Wareham BH20 4BY. 5 minutes from Wareham Railway station bus stop. Every Friday. Contact Marian: 07748 316512
18.30 WHIST DRIVE at St Mary’s Church, Rectory Classroom, Swanage. Every Saturday. Tea and coffee provided. Very friendly group. Contact Richard: 01929 553516
12.30 CAREY HALL SUMMER QUIZ Sunday 14 June. Carey Hall, Mistover Road, Wareham BH20 4BY, 5 minutes’ walk from 40,X54 bus stop at Wareham Railway Station. Bring an indoor picnic. All welcome, no booking. Entry £3 to include hot drink and quiz. Raffle. Contact Marian 07748 316512.
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